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Airbus Strengthens Partnership with AerCap Through Major A320neo and A321neo Aircraft Order Focused on Efficiency and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has secured a major order from AerCap for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, including both A320neo and A321neo models, marking the largest direct order AerCap has placed for this aircraft type. The agreement reflects strong market demand for … Read the full press release

Amundi Introduces New Active UCITS ETF Combining Fixed Income Expertise with Transparent ETF Structure

(IN BRIEF) Amundi has launched the Amundi EUR Corporate Bond Active UCITS ETF, an actively managed ETF providing¹ exposure to euro-denominated investment-grade corporate bonds. Listed on Xetra, the fund combines Amundi’s extensive fixed income expertise with the liquidity and transparency … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major Pumped Storage Contract from Tata Power to Support India’s Renewable Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a significant contract by Tata Power to supply equipment for the 1,000 MW Bhivpuri pumped storage plant in Maharashtra, India. The project, valued in the low three-digit million euro range, includes the delivery of … Read the full press release

Webuild and Hyundai E&C Strengthen Global Infrastructure Partnership with Focus on High Value and Green Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) Webuild and Hyundai Engineering & Construction have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their collaboration in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide. The partnership focuses on sectors such as ports, airports, defence, and green energy, combining the companies’ … Read the full press release

From Predicting Protein Shapes to Finding Their Hidden Rules, Structural Biology Enters a New Phase

Structural biology is shifting from predicting protein shapes to uncovering broader organizational rules AI tools like AlphaFold have made large-scale protein structure data far more accessible Researchers are increasingly exploring recurring patterns in amino acid organization across proteins Distributed and … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Expands 800 VDC Power Portfolio with New Architectures for AI Data Center Efficiency and Scale

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has expanded its 800 VDC power conversion portfolio with new 12V and 6V architectures designed for next-generation AI data centers. Complementing its existing 50V solution, the new converters provide a complete ecosystem for efficient power distribution in … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas Strengthens Investment Platform with New Strategy Focused on Alternatives ETFs and Institutional Growth

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has unveiled its 2030 Strategic Plan for its Asset Management platform, targeting significant growth following the integration of AXA Investment Managers and the expansion of assets under management to over €1.6 trillion. The strategy focuses on … Read the full press release

Gerresheimer Expands Digital Healthcare Portfolio with Integrated Smart Injection Monitoring and Patient Engagement Platform

(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer has launched Gx InMonit, a smart add-on device for autoinjectors, along with Gx AdheraLink, an AI-driven messaging solution, to improve patient adherence to home-based injection therapies. The system guides patients through the injection process, captures real-time data, … Read the full press release

Talanx Supervisory Board Reappoints Torsten Leue as CEO with Early Contract Extension Through 2030

(IN BRIEF) Talanx AG has extended the contract of CEO Torsten Leue until June 2030, reinforcing leadership continuity and supporting the company’s long-term strategy. Since taking on the role in 2018, Leue has led the Group through a period of … Read the full press release

Global Citizen-Science Initiative Seeks Public Help to Verify Potential Universal Pattern in Protein Structures

A new citizen-science project is investigating a possible universal structural pattern in protein 3D architecture The pattern involves amino acids clustering by chemical type into mosaic-like arrangements Findings are based on analysis of over 160,000 protein structures and computational simulations … Read the full press release

Barclays and Sage Launch Strategic Partnership to Help Small Businesses Save Time and Improve Financial Visibility

(IN BRIEF) Barclays and Sage have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing administrative burdens for small and medium-sized businesses by integrating banking and accounting tools. The collaboration addresses a key challenge identified by Sage research, which shows that small … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Advances Renewable Energy Expansion with Financial Close of Donstorf Wind Repowering Project

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has reached financial close for its Donstorf wind repowering project in Lower Saxony, Germany, paving the way for construction and eventual integration into its own renewable energy portfolio. The project, expected to be operational by 2028, … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and UniCredit Unlock Up to €400 Million in Financing for Mid Cap Companies in Czechia and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €200 million guarantee to UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, enabling up to €400 million in new loans for mid-cap companies in the region. The initiative aims to support manufacturing and … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA and Mitsui Secure EIB Global Backing to Launch $300 Million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund in Emerging Asia

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA, in partnership with Mitsui, has secured a $70 million cornerstone investment from EIB Global to launch its Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, which targets a total size of $300 million. The fund will focus on supporting renewable … Read the full press release

New Gas Consortium Begins Production at Quiluma to Strengthen Angola LNG Supply and Domestic Energy Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Eni has announced the start of gas production from the Quiluma field in Angola, marking a major milestone for the New Gas Consortium and the country’s energy sector. With initial output of 150 MMSCF per day set to … Read the full press release

Project Sophocles Secures Major Financing to Deliver Large Scale Solar and Battery Infrastructure Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime Holdings have partnered on a €507 million project finance initiative to deliver Project Sophocles, a major renewable energy programme in Italy combining solar photovoltaic plants and battery storage systems. With … Read the full press release

Societe Generale Reshapes Securities Strategy with Planned Transfer of Retail Custody Operations to Crédit Mutuel Arkéa

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale and Crédit Mutuel Arkéa have agreed on a plan to transfer retail-focused custody account-keeping activities in France, with Arkéa set to take over the business through its subsidiary ProCapital. The move allows Societe Generale Securities Services … Read the full press release

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Rittal Expand Partnership to Deliver Scalable Power Solutions for High Density Data Centers

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Rittal have formed a strategic partnership to develop advanced, standardized power distribution solutions tailored to the growing demands of AI-driven data centers. With power densities expected to exceed 1 megawatt per rack by 2030, the collaboration … Read the full press release

Siemens and Rittal Join Forces to Address Rising AI Power Demands with Standardized Data Center Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Rittal have formed a strategic partnership to develop standardized and sustainable power distribution solutions for data centers, addressing the growing demands driven by AI and high-performance computing. The collaboration aims to accelerate data center construction, reduce … Read the full press release

DHL Implements Plug and Play Robotics Platform to Cut Integration Time and Scale Automation Across Global Network

(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain has deployed SVT Robotics’ SOFTBOT platform across its global warehouse network, significantly accelerating the integration of robotics and automation technologies. The plug-and-play, technology-agnostic platform enables deployments up to 12 times faster than traditional custom coding … Read the full press release