(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired TeleAlarm Group, a provider of remote care technology based in Leipzig, Germany. TeleAlarm’s solutions, which combine hardware and software to support independent living in the social care and home care sectors, will complement ASSA … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Investment, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 2024 sales, acquisition, ASSA ABLOY, EPS growth, Global Solutions, hardware and software solutions, Home Care, independent living, Leipzig, Nico Delvaux, R&D, remote care technology, Senior Care, social care, Stephanie Ordan, TeleAlarm Group
(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group announces the departure of Leigh Dagberg, Executive Vice President of People & Organization, and the appointment of Maria Rönnberg as her successor, effective August 1, 2025. Maria, who joined the company in 2022 as Senior Vice … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged CEO Pavel Hajman, employee culture, EVP, Forest & Garden Division, Group Management, Husqvarna Group, leadership, Leigh Dagberg, Maria Rönnberg, organizational change, People & Organization, succession plan
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has earned an “A” rating for Climate Change and an improved “A-” rating for Water Security in the 2024 CDP assessments. These recognitions place Arkema among the top 2% of over 24,700 companies evaluated, highlighting the Group’s commitment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged A- Rating, Arkema, CDP, CDP Climate “A” List, chemical sector, climate change, corporate responsibility, Emmanuelle Bromet, environmental practices, environmental transparency, sustainability, sustainable development, water security
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has appointed Hyun-Nam Park as the new Chief Country Officer for South Korea and ET Park as CEO of Deutsche Securities Korea. These appointments follow the relocation of Samuel (Sam) Kim to New York, where he … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management
Tagged Asia Pacific, CEO, Chief Country Officer, Corporate Bank, coverage division, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Securities Korea, ET Park, Hyun-Nam Park, Investment Bank, Korea business, Korean-German Chamber of Commerce, leadership appointments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Samuel Kim, South Korea, treasury
(IN BRIEF) Eni has been authorized to launch a new share buyback program, set to run until April 2026. The program will buy back up to 315 million shares, with a maximum value of €1.5 billion, potentially increasing to €3.5 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A BNP Paribas study, conducted with Harris Interactive, reveals that while 94% of French people prioritize energy-efficient home renovations, cost and complexity are significant barriers. In response, BNP Paribas plans to support 400,000 renovations across Europe by 2026. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BNP Paribas, Domofinance, energy performance, energy performance subsidies, energy renovation loans, energy-efficient renovations, Europe, France, green finance, Harris Interactive, home renovation, housing stock, IZI by EDF, MaPrimeRénov, real estate, residential renovation, sustainable housing
(IN BRIEF) ENERCON has successfully commissioned the E-175 EP5 E2 prototype at the Wachendorf site in Lower Saxony, marking a key milestone in the turbine’s development. The E-175 EP5 E2, with a rated power of 7.0 MW and a rotor … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged E-175 EP5 E2, E2 programme, Enercon, European market, external rotor, generator, Jann-Hendrik Wehmeyer, Lower Saxony, onshore turbines, power output, R&D, rated power, renewable energy, technology validation, turbine technology, Wachendorf, wind turbine, “prototype”
(IN BRIEF) The Liverpool School of Architecture celebrated the milestone of its new extension with a traditional ‘topping out’ ceremony. The £23 million extension, designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey, will offer students enhanced teaching and research facilities, including virtual reality … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Education, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Architecture rankings, Charles Reilly, construction project, digital design, eco-friendly materials, Guardian University Guide 2025, Liverpool School of Architecture, O’Donnell + Tuomey, Professor Tim Jones, QS World University Rankings 2025, RIBA-accredited degree, sustainable architecture, topping-out ceremony, University of Liverpool, Virtual Reality, £23 million extension
(IN BRIEF) ELKO has become the first regional distributor to offer wireless connectivity solutions from Ceragon and its sub-brand Siklu, expanding its portfolio with high-performance microwave and millimeter-wave technologies. These solutions, trusted by over 600 service providers worldwide, cater to various … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Latvia, Marketing, Retail, Technology
Tagged AI-driven software, Ceragon, Ceragon products, digital transformation, E-band, ELKO, ENERGY, EtherHaul series, ISPs, microwave, millimeter wave, network management, networking solutions, Public Safety, radio systems, Siklu, Smart Cities, system integration, utilities, V-band, wireless connectivity
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has appointed Jennifer Lassiter as Head of Digital Assets for Europe and the Americas, based in New York City. She will lead the Bank’s strategic initiatives in the digital asset space, focusing on expanding capabilities and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Americas, CBDCs, central bank digital currencies, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Digital Asset Ecosystem, digital assets, digital finance, Europe, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, financial services, INNOVATION, Jennifer Lassiter, leadership, regulatory strategy, Rene Michau, Standard Chartered, The Digital Dollar Project
(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 50 million to IONITY to support the expansion of its High Power Charging network across Europe. This investment will enhance IONITY’s infrastructure, particularly in Germany, France, Sweden, and the UK, by improving charging … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Audi, BlackRock, BMW Group, charging infrastructure, Climate Infrastructure Platform, decarbonization, electric vehicles, Europe, EV charging, Ford Motor Company, France, Germany, High Power Charging, Hyundai Motor Group, IONITY, KfW IPEX-Bank, Kia, Mercedes-Benz AG, Porsche, renewable energy, Sweden, transportation sector, UK, Ultra-Fast Charging, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson is expanding its research and development operations in Japan, with an investment expected to create up to 300 high-skilled telecom jobs. This move is part of Ericsson’s broader strategy to strengthen Japan’s role in its global connectivity … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, 6G, Börje Ekholm, connectivity ecosystem, digital infrastructure, Ericsson, high-skilled jobs, Japan, Japan's digital future, Open RAN, Per Narvinger, programmable networks, R&D, RAN, TELECOM, University of Electro-Communications, Yokohama National University
(IN BRIEF) SIX has announced key appointments to its Group Executive Board, effective June 1, 2025. Tomas Kindler has been appointed as Head of Exchanges, following his interim role since January 2025. Rafael Moral Santiago takes on the role of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Bjørn Sibbern, capital markets, corporate appointments, executive board appointments, Fabienne-Anne Rehulka, Financial Leadership, financial services, Leadership changes, Rafael Moral Santiago, Securities Services, SIX, SIX Group, Tomas Kindler
(IN BRIEF) SIX has successfully issued a CHF 250 million digital bond with a 1.00% coupon and maturity in 2032, demonstrating strong investor demand. The bond’s proceeds will help strengthen SIX’s financial flexibility, support its growth strategy, and potentially fund … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, Aquis Exchange, bond issuance, CHF 250 million, corporate purposes, Credit Ratings, digital bond, Financial Flexibility, financial markets, Investor Demand, Raiffeisen Schweiz, SIX, SIX Swiss Exchange, UBS AG, Zürcher Kantonalbank
(IN BRIEF) Thales is excited to announce its continued support for Vipps, Norway’s mobile wallet leader, as it reaches over one million users for mobile contactless payments. Vipps is the first third-party wallet to offer NFC payments on iOS, powered … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged BankAxept, Contactless Payment, D1 technology, digital card, digital payments, financial institutions, François Chaffard, iOS, Mastercard, mobile wallet, NFC, Norway, payments innovation, Real-Time Payments, Rune Garborg, secure payments, Thales, transaction notification, Vipps, VISA
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been awarded two important contracts as part of a consortium for the refurbishment of the Zurich Western Bypass by the Swiss Federal Road Authority (FEDRO). AFRY’s responsibilities include the planning and supervision of tunnel lighting and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged A1, A3, A4 motorways, AFRY, consortium, FEDRO, highway rehabilitation, Marcel Winter, modernization, project designer, road safety, Swiss Federal Road Authority, Switzerland, Traffic Congestion, traffic engineering, traffic systems, transport infrastructure, Tunnel lighting, Zurich Western Bypass
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has signed individual MoUs with fourteen global airlines to create a sustainability-focused partnership in the air logistics industry. The collaboration, which spans four continents, will prioritize sustainable aviation fuel, transparency in emissions tracking, and a broader approach … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air cargo, air logistics, air transport, airfreight, carrier engagement, climate change, decarbonisation, Emissions Reduction, environmental impact, Fabiano Piccinno, global airlines, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics partnership, SAF, science-based targets, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel
(IN BRIEF) The EIB and the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) have partnered to enhance the use of satellite data in the financial sector, aiming to improve financial services’ sustainability and reporting. Through an R&D Pilot Programme, the collaboration will explore … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment
Tagged Earth observation, EIB, European Investment Bank, financial sector, financial transactions, INNOVATION, insurance, Investment Banking, Lex Delles, Luxembourg, Luxembourg Space Agency, R&D pilot programme, Robert de Groot, satellite data, satellite imagery, space for finance, space technologies, strategic autonomy, sustainable development
(IN BRIEF) The Institut Català de Finances (ICF) has signed agreements with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) to secure €150 million in loans to develop social infrastructure in Catalonia. These loans will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Investment, Society, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged care homes, Catalonia, CEB, Council of Europe Development Bank, EIB, elderly care, European Investment Bank, financial support, Housing Development, ICF, InvestEU, nearly-zero energy buildings, public-private cooperation, social inclusion, social infrastructure, social services, strategic partnership, sustainable buildings, vulnerable groups
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has announced that its 35th Annual Meeting will be held in Riga, Latvia, from June 5 to 7, 2026. The event, expected to attract over 2,000 participants, will feature a comprehensive programme, including discussions on investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Latvia
Tagged Annual Meeting, Arvils Aseradens, Business Forum, Donors’ Meeting, EBRD, EBRD Governor, energy efficiency, energy security, export competitiveness, financial sector, institutional investment, investment destination, Kazuhiko Koguchi, Latvia, Latvia investment climate, partnership, Riga
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