Daily Archives: 17, February 2026

Strategic Partnership Strengthens M&G Presence in Global Secondary Private Equity Market

(IN BRIEF) M&G Investments has completed a $1.1 billion managed secondary transaction in partnership with CVC Secondary Partners, marking a major expansion of its private equity platform. The investment will acquire interests in mature North American mid-market buyout funds and … Read the full press release

Five Year Collaboration Between Unilever and Google Cloud Targets Next Generation Agentic Commerce and Scalable Digital Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has formed a five-year partnership with Google Cloud to advance its digital transformation using AI, data and cloud technologies. The initiative will migrate Unilever’s enterprise data and platforms to Google Cloud, enabling an AI-first operating model that … Read the full press release

Institutional Investors ABP and Vesteda Strengthen Longstanding Alliance to Address Housing Shortages with Sustainable Developments

(IN BRIEF) ABP and Vesteda have launched Affordable Living Venture, a €400 million joint initiative to develop more than 1,100 sustainable mid-rental homes in the Netherlands, targeting middle-income households in urban areas facing significant housing pressure. The programme will focus … Read the full press release

SEB Ranked Sweden’s Top Cash Management Bank in 2026 Prospera Survey

(IN BRIEF) SEB has regained the number one position as Sweden’s leading Cash Management provider in the 2026 Prospera survey by Kantar Prospera. The ranking, based on interviews with financial leaders from 134 major organisations, also places SEB first within … Read the full press release

SEB Retains Nordic Leadership in Sustainability Advisory with Top Rankings Across Key Markets

(IN BRIEF) SEB has maintained its leading position in sustainability advisory and research across the Nordic region, according to Kantar Sifo’s Prospera survey. The bank ranked first in Sweden, Finland and Denmark and achieved a clear overall lead based on … Read the full press release

Eviden Expands Role in Defense Training with Mobile Radar Threat Simulation Platform Supporting Modern Combat Preparation

(IN BRIEF) Eviden’s ARPEGE radar threat simulation system was deployed during a NATO Tactical Leadership Program exercise in Spain, providing fighter pilots with realistic training that replicates modern radar-guided threats. Built on the Mobile Radar Threat Simulator portfolio and designed … Read the full press release

Strategic Risk Sharing Agreement Between EIB Group and BNP Paribas Expands Lending Capacity for French Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has signed a €112 million synthetic securitisation transaction with BNP Paribas to expand financing for French SMEs, mid-caps and climate-related projects. By taking on part of the credit risk of an existing loan portfolio, the … Read the full press release

EIB Advisory Partnership with Estonia Targets Financing Solutions to Expand Affordable Homes Beyond Major Cities

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Estonia have launched a 13-month advisory partnership designed to expand affordable rental housing and stimulate residential investment outside the country’s largest counties. With only a small fraction of new homes currently being built in regional … Read the full press release

New Hexagon Enabled Geospatial Dispatch System Strengthens Real Time Coordination for Australia’s Motoring Clubs

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon and the Australian Club Consortium have introduced a cloud-hosted dispatch platform powered by HxGN OnCall and Microsoft Azure, modernising how roadside assistance is managed across Australia. The solution connects five major motoring clubs through a secure, nationally … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between Vodafone and Nokia Unlocks Advanced Connectivity and Security Features for the Developer Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Nokia are partnering to make advanced 5G network capabilities more accessible to application developers by integrating Vodafone’s Network APIs into Nokia’s Network as Code platform starting in April 2026. The collaboration will allow developers to build … Read the full press release