(IN BRIEF) Danmarks Nationalbank, the central bank of Denmark, has become the second central bank outside the euro area to actively trade and centrally clear repo transactions at Eurex. Eurex’s cleared repo markets, which currently have over 160 registered participants, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, European Union, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, International Trade, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Danmarks Nationalbank, Denmark, Deutsche Börse, Eurex, Financial, investment, Martin Wagner Toftdahl, Matthias Graulich, partnership, Repo Markets, trading
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) is injecting €40 million into Blume Equity, a leading European climate tech growth fund, with support from the InvestEU program. This investment, one of EIF’s largest in a first-time growth-stage fund, aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Blume Equity, Clare Murray, climate tech, EIF, InvestEU, investment, Marjut Falkstedt, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, Sensorfact, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) At the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA), EIB President Werner Hoyer emphasized the importance of ambitious climate action and global development partnerships. Speaking at the Climate Ambition Summit, President Hoyer highlighted the economic potential of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News
Tagged António Guterres, Climate Action, Climate Ambition Summit, EIB, Mia Mottley, partnership, President Werner Hoyer, sustainability, UNGA
(IN BRIEF) Fifteen of Europe’s leading social innovators are set to compete in the 12th European Investment Bank Institute Social Innovation Tournament in Stockholm on September 28. These innovators from ten countries have developed projects with remarkable social, ethical, or … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Luxembourg, Society, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 12th European Investment Bank Institute Social Innovation Tournament, AI-powered dementia test, art, at-home solar solutions, BRAINTRIP, Contemporary Museum of Photography, CULTURE, Fotografiska in Stockholm, HUSMUS, social innovators, Stockholm, sustainable cities, The Spark Moments, Thomas Östros, WE DO SOLAR
(IN BRIEF) Jos Dijsselhof, the CEO of SIX, has been unanimously elected as the new Vice Chairman of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) during its Annual Meeting. He will serve a two-year term in this role. Previously, Dijsselhof held … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, CEO, Jos Dijsselhof, leadership, SIX, Vice Chairman, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has announced its intention to launch a tranche of its 2023 share buy-back program, with a maximum value of €2.5 billion. The bank cites its strong capital levels, robust financial performance, solid asset quality, and lower … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged Financial, investment, share buy-back, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) ING has announced the completion of its €1.5 billion share buyback program, which was launched on May 11, 2023. During the week of September 11 to September 15, 2023, the bank repurchased 2,315,477 shares at an average price … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Financial, ING, investment, Share Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has introduced new API connectivity for its treasury solutions, significantly reducing integration times for BBVA Pivot Connect by 80 percent. The initial set of APIs available on BBVA Pivot allows companies to manage supplier payments, track international … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Spain
Tagged API, BBVA, BBVA Pivot Connect, business management solutions, Clara García Benedito, treasury solutions
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and Sweden, is providing a $20 million loan to TBC Bank in Georgia. This financing is aimed at bolstering lending opportunities for micro, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Society, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, EU, Francis Malige, GEORGIA, Giorgi Megrelishvili, Lawrence Meredith, MSMEs, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, TBC Bank, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) CTP, Europe’s major industrial property developer, secures €200 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fund extensive solar panel installations across its European business parks. The funding aligns with the EIB’s REPowerEU initiative to reduce … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Luxembourg
Tagged CTP, developer, EIB, energy transition, European business park, European Investment Bank, Lilyana Pavlova, loan, logistics properties, Peter Ceresnik, Richard Wilkinson, solar panel installations, solar photovoltaic programme
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and five United Nations (UN) institutions have signed an agreement to enhance their collaboration on projects aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals. This agreement allows the EIB to directly finance technical assistance and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Luxembourg, Society, Ukraine
Tagged Ambroise Fayolle, EIB, EIB financing, European Investment Bank, European Union, FAO, Food and Agriculture Organization, IOM, Sustainable Development Goals, Ukraine recovery programme, UNDP, UNICEF, United Nations, UNOPS, WHO, World Health Organization
(IN BRIEF) Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (SEB) has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for March 19, 2024. The bank’s Nomination Committee, responsible for proposing Directors and related matters, consists of members appointed by major shareholders, including Petra Hedengran (Investor) as … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group has announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including AWS’s generative AI solutions, to help 10 million people manage their financial wellbeing by the end of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, aws, Financial Wellbeing, NatWest Group, partnership, Scott Marcar, Swami Sivasubramanian
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has made a strategic investment of €3 million in Enigio, a technology company specializing in digital documentation for trade transactions. This investment will support the expansion of Enigio’s trace:original solution, which eliminates the need for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, and Sand Grove Capital Management LLP have unveiled the Amundi Sand Grove Event Driven Fund. This fund, available on the Amundi Alternatives UCITS platform, focuses on a global event-driven equity strategy with a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Amundi, Credit Agricole, Event-Driven Equity, Nathanaël Benzaken, partnership, Sand Grove Capital, Simon Davies, sustainability, UCITS Fund
(IN BRIEF) A substantial financial boost of nearly €600 million is set to invigorate Italy, as the EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), partners with Deutsche Bank. This initiative aims to support … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Deutsche Bank, EIB, EIF, Gelsomina Vigliotti, Italy, Mid-Caps, partnership, Roberto Parazzini, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €4.6 million loan to the city of Balti in Moldova to support the enhancement of public transport and street lighting infrastructure. This investment, totaling €7 million, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Bălți, Catarina Bjorlin Hansen, E5P, EBRD, EU, investment, MOLDOVA, Nicolai Grigorisin, partnership, public transport, street lighting, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering Egypt’s agribusiness sector with a $20 million loan to Afia International, a prominent manufacturer of edible vegetable oils and ghee in the country. This financing will primarily support … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Afia International, agribusiness, EBRD, EGYPT, ghee, partnership, Savola Group, sustainability, vegetable oils
(IN BRIEF) Compagnie Financière Africaine (COFINA) in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Commission support, have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the development of sustainable agricultural value chains. This agreement … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged agricultural, Alassane Dia, Ambroise Fayolle, Amed Sié Touré, COFINA, Cote d’Ivoire, EIB, Francesca Di Mauro, Jean-Marc Pisani, partnership, Senegal, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €12.8 million loan agreement with the Municipality of Burgas in Bulgaria to co-finance the construction of a specialized children’s hospital. This modern facility, equipped with zero-emission technologies, aims to provide … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology
Tagged 21st Century healthcare, Bulgaria, Burgas, Children's Hospital, Dimitar Nikolov, EIB, Lilyana Pavlova, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A substantial financial boost of nearly €600 million is set to invigorate Italy, as the EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), partners with Deutsche Bank. This initiative aims to support … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Deutsche Bank, EIB, European Investment Fund (EIF), Gelsomina Vigliotti, Italy, Mid-Caps, partnership, Roberto Parazzini, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) Enefit Green and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have inked a €180 million financing deal to support the construction of Estonia’s Sopi-Tootsi onshore wind farm, boasting a 255-megawatt capacity with 38 wind turbines. This strategic collaboration will significantly … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged EIB, Enefit Green, Estonia, partnership, sustainability, Thomas Östros, Veiko Räim, wind farm
(IN BRIEF) The Alpha Group, based in the UK, has announced its intention to acquire an 85% stake in Cobase, a fintech company nurtured by ING that provides a platform for corporates to manage their banking relationships, accounts, and transactions … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged acquisition, Alpha Group, Cobase, ING, ING Bank, Jorge Schafraad, partnership
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Bank are partnering to provide long-term loans to mid-sized companies with 250 to 3,000 employees to facilitate their transition to more sustainable business models. The EIB will offer guarantees covering up … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €15 million venture debt loan agreement with CrowdFarming, an online platform connecting European farmers directly with consumers. Supported by the InvestEU program, this financing will enable CrowdFarming to enhance its … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Wärtsilä Corporation, a Finnish technology group, have entered into a ten-year EUR 75 million investment loan agreement. This partnership aims to finance Wärtsilä’s research and development (R&D) activities from 2023 to 2025, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arjen Berends, decarbonisation transformation, ENERGY, investment loan, Jeanette Vitasp, marine, marine decarbonisation, marine power supply, NIB, NIB Environmental Bond, R&D), renewable energy, renewable energy solutions, research and development, Wärtsilä Corporation
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a €60 million loan to Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana Do Castelo, S.A. (APDL) to fund enhancements in maritime accessibility at the Port of Leixões. This … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Coface’s latest survey on corporate payment experience in Germany indicates a return to normalcy in payment trends after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. In 2023, more companies offered payment terms, resembling … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged COFACE, Financial, German companies, investment, Payment Trends
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has issued a SEK 2 billion Environmental Bond (NEB), marking its commitment to sustainability. This is NIB’s second NEB this year, following a EUR 500 million issuance in January. The funds raised will support … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) On Monday, BBVA initiated the issuance of a $750 million contingent convertible (CoCo) bond in dollars, registered under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This CoCo bond, with a six-year amortization option, carries an initial price of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged BBVA, CoCo bond, Contingent Convertible Bond, Financial
(IN BRIEF) The latest NatWest Regional PMI® survey for August has revealed a widespread decline in business activity across the UK due to weakening demand for goods and services. Of the 12 monitored regions and nations, only Wales and London … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Decline, Financial, NatWest, NatWest Regional PMI®, Sebastian Burnside, UK Business
(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale and Brookfield Asset Management have announced a strategic partnership to create a private investment grade debt fund, with an initial target of EUR 10 billion in assets over the next four years, including EUR 2.5 billion … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) backed by the InvestEU program has partnered with Arbevel to provide a portfolio guarantee of up to €72 million in financing for SMEs and lower mid-caps. This agreement encompasses three InvestEU windows: “Innovation … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Arbevel, EIF, InvestEU, Jean-Baptiste Delabare, Marjut Falkstedt, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €15 million in PHH Group, a leading e-commerce platform in the Baltic states. This investment aims to support the expansion of PHH Group’s logistical capacity and cross-border fulfillment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Baltic States, E-Commerce, EBRD, Florin Filote, investment, partnership, PHH Group, SMEsTamas Nagy
(IN BRIEF) President Hoyer of the European Investment Bank (EIB) expressed heartfelt condolences and solidarity with Morocco following a powerful earthquake near Marrakech with a magnitude of 6.8. In a letter to King Mohammed VI, he offered assistance in rebuilding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged condolences, earthquake, EIB, financial support, Marrakech, Mohammed VI, MOROCCO, President Hoyer
(IN BRIEF) Ukrainian siblings, Olena and Rostyslav Vovk, have transformed their family business, Enzym Group, from a Soviet-era yeast plant into a modern, diversified company. Enzym Group is now a market leader in the yeast industry and produces yeast food … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Remediation work at legacy uranium mining sites in Uzbekistan is being funded by a €9 million grant from the Environmental Remediation Account for Central Asia (ERA), established by the European Union (EU) and managed by the European Bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, EU, Remediation Project, Tashkent, Uranium Mining Sites, Uzbekistan
(IN BRIEF) Banque Populaire, Fédération Nationale des SOCAMA, and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have signed a €1 billion loan counter-guarantee agreement under the SME Competitiveness InvestEU program. Over two decades, this partnership with EIF has facilitated €9 billion in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Banque Populaire, EIF, French SMEs, Hélène Madar, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, SOCAMA
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €25 million loan to Ak Finansal Kiralama (AKLease) in Turkey. This loan, part of the EBRD’s Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF), is aimed at supporting green and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged AKLease, EBRD, GEFF, green investments, partnership, sustainability, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) The “Future of our grids” conference in Brussels is addressing the need to accelerate the development of electricity grids in Europe to accommodate the rapid growth of renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Current grid infrastructure struggles … Read the full press release
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