(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital’s Insurance-Linked Securities team received the Best Decentralised Finance (DeFi) Initiative award at the 2024 Digital Assets Awards for its innovative tokenisation pilot. In partnership with Hannover Re, the pilot demonstrated how reinsurance contracts can be tokenised … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, has been awarded the CIO of the Year at the 2024 Funds Europe Awards, honoring her leadership and transformative contributions to the firm since 2007. Since stepping into the Group … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, asset management, CIO of the Year, INNOVATION, Johanna Kyrklund, leadership, Schroders
(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Phil Middleton as Head of UK and promoted Tom Darnowski to CEO Americas. Both leaders bring extensive experience to their roles, with Middleton returning to the UK after leading Schroders’ Americas operations and Darnowski advancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, CEO Americas, Head of UK, James Rainbow, Karine Szenberg, leadership, Phil Middleton, Schroders, Tom Darnowski
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom urges the EU to include road tolling and traffic management in the EU Taxonomy, highlighting their potential for significant CO2 reductions and alignment with sustainability goals. The company’s white paper, available online, offers data-backed insights supporting … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged environmental impact, EU taxonomy, Georg Kapsch, Kapsch TrafficCom, Richard Lax, Road Tolling, sustainability, traffic management
(IN BRIEF) Covestro’s management has recommended shareholders accept a €62.00 per share takeover offer from ADNOC International, highlighting the strategic partnership’s alignment with Covestro’s sustainability goals and the attractive 54% premium offered. The offer period runs through November 27, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ADNOC International, Covestro, Germany, investment, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DNV has been ranked in the top five ESG and sustainability assurance providers in Verdantix’s Green Quadrant 2024 report, praised for its carbon emissions expertise and industry-specific services. DNV’s innovative digital solutions and strong technical knowledge enable it … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Awards, DNV, ESG & Sustainability Assurance Report 2024, leadership, Norway, sustainability, Verdantix
(IN BRIEF) Adyen reported a strong third quarter with net revenue growth of 20% year-over-year, driven by expanding customer relationships. The company processed €320.6 billion in volume, a 32% increase, with notable growth in its platform and Unified Commerce segments. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Adyen, customer, Ethan Tandowsky, Financial, partnerships
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer received high commendations at the 2024 Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence for its OneSumX solutions, recognized in the categories of Regulatory Reporting and Capital and Liquidity Management. The awards celebrate the company’s focus on operational resilience, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The EIB has provided Oceanloop with a €35 million loan to support the expansion of its sustainable shrimp farming technology, allowing the company to grow operations in Germany and establish a large-scale farm in Gran Canaria. This investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged aquaculture, EIB, expansion, Fabian Riedel, Germany, investment, Land-Based Shrimp Farming, Nicola Beer, Oceanloop, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp nucera’s 20 MW scalum® electrolysis module has won the German Sustainability Award for its pioneering role in green hydrogen production. Recognized for its modular, scalable design, scalum® enables large-scale green hydrogen production and supports industry sustainability goals. … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Christoph Noeres, Dr. Werner Ponikwar, German Sustainability Award, Green Hydrogen Technology, INNOVATION, leadership, scalum, sustainability, thyssenkrupp nucera
(IN BRIEF) SUSS has reported strong Q3 results, with sales of €102.5 million and a 16.9% EBIT margin, continuing a robust growth trend in 2024. The company is expanding production, including a new Taiwan facility, to meet high demand. SUSS … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Burkhardt Frick, Dr. Cornelia Ballwiesser, economy, Financial, investment, semiconductor, SUSS
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has acquired an additional 11.8% stake in the Halten East Unit from Sval Energi, increasing its ownership to 69.5%. Halten East, an offshore project in the Norwegian Sea, holds around 100 million barrels of oil equivalent, mostly … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged acquisition, Equinor, Europe, gas exports, Grete Birgitte Haaland, Halten East Offshore Project, ownership, partnership, sustainability, Sval Energi
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Invest-NL have invested in Dutch venture capital firm 4impact capital’s second fund, which closed at €68 million. This fund will support around 25 early-stage digital companies across north-western Europe focused on societal … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged 4impact capital, EIF, Europe, Invest-NL, Jellie Banga, Marjut Falkstedt, Netherlands, partnership, Pauline Wink, sustainability, Tech Startups
(IN BRIEF) The EIB’s Finance in Africa 2024 report shows a nearly threefold increase in African fintech companies since 2020, significantly improving financial access across the continent. However, challenges like limited credit and high financing costs still impede economic growth. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, climate challenges, Debora Revoltella, EIB, Financial, partnership, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has pledged an additional €3 billion to expand its Green Cities programme, supporting sustainable urban development across 50+ cities. The programme introduces enhanced Green City Action Plans (GCAPs), with updated … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, with EU support, has launched the SME Go Green programme to finance green economy investments for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Serbia and the Western Balkans. Starting with €120 million in funding, with plans to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Serbia, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, EU, investments, Matteo Colangeli, Nicola Bertolini, partnership, SERBIA, SME Go Green Programme, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) An international operation coordinated by Eurojust and Europol has disrupted a major Albanian-led drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of 29 suspects across Italy and Albania. The operation, which began with investigations in 2021, uncovered cocaine concealed … Read the full press release
Posted in Albania, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Albania, Cocaine Trafficking Ring, Eurojust, Europe, EUROPOL, France, International Operation, Italy, partnership, Romania, Spain
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has extended its lease with DHL Poland at its Mysłowice logistics park, where DHL occupies 12,200 sqm of warehouse space and provides logistical support for Bausch Health Poland. The facility, tailored for pharmaceutical needs with advanced temperature … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Poland, Real Estate, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged DHL Poland, Logicor, Mysłowice, partnership, Pharmaceutical Logistics Hub, Piotr Brycki, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €10.3 billion to support various European sectors, including agriculture, energy, water, education, and innovation. This funding includes €900 million for immediate reconstruction in flood-affected areas and a landmark €3 billion initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged agriculture, Climate-Resilient, EIB, ENERGY, Europe, infrastructure, Nadia Calviño, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Airbus and Østnes Helicopters have signed a contract for ten additional H125 helicopters to serve the Nordic region, where these aircraft are widely used for utility and aerial missions. The agreement highlights the H125’s adaptability for critical tasks … Read the full press release
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