BNP Paribas

(IN BRIEF) EPI (European Payments Initiative) has launched Wero, a new instant digital payment wallet in France. This app enables users to send and receive money instantly using just a phone number or email, with transactions processed in less than … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Journalism Centre has announced the 14 finalists for the 2024 Climate Journalism Award, which honors innovative journalism tackling climate change and misinformation. Supported by the Google News Initiative, the award highlights the role of trustworthy storytelling … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has signed an agreement to acquire HSBC’s private banking operations in Germany, aiming to enhance its wealth management services and increase its assets under management to over €40 billion. This strategic acquisition targets growth within the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has appointed Isabelle Mateos y Lago as its new Chief Economist, effective September 3, 2024, succeeding William de Vijlder, who will become Economic Adviser to the Group’s General Management before retiring. Isabelle brings extensive experience from … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Savills has announced the appointment of James Hiatt as a Director in its Central London Investment team, with Hiatt set to join in 2025 after a period of gardening leave. Hiatt, who brings over 17 years of experience … Read the full press release →

NAJNOWSZA RUNDA FINANSOWANIA FIRMY ZAJMUJĄCEJ SIĘ ŁADOWANIEM POJAZDÓW ELEKTRYCZNYCH CIESZYŁA SIĘ MOCNYM ZAINTERESOWANIEM MIĘDZYNARODOWYCH INWESTORÓW, PODKREŚLAJĄC TYM SAMYM ROSNĄCE ZNACZENIE SZYBKO-ROZWIJAJĄCEGO SIĘ SEKTORA ELEKTROMOBILNOŚCI W EUROPIE ŚRODKOWO-WSCHODNIEJ (CEE) NA TLE INNYCH RYNKÓW. (KRÓTKO MÓWIĄC) ChargeEuropa, polska firma zajmująca się infrastrukturą … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has committed over €450 million to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the upcoming winter, including funding for the reconstruction of hydropower plants, electricity grid repairs, and district heating network restoration. Additionally, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has entered into an agreement to sell its Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) business to the French State’s Agence des participations de l’Etat (APE) for EUR 350 million. This strategic move aims to streamline Nokia’s Network Infrastructure portfolio, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS Group) has signed its largest ever financial deal, a €3.5 billion committed and revolving credit facility with a three-year term. The credit line, secured with nine banks including Banca Popolare di Sondrio, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO’s French private bank branch, Neuflize OBC, has initiated exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas Cardif to forge a strategic partnership in life insurance in France. This collaboration involves the sale of Neuflize Vie, a joint venture between … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) EDF has successfully signed green bank loans totaling approximately €5.8 billion, with terms ranging from three to five years, facilitated by major international banks such as BNP Paribas and Bank of America. These funds are earmarked specifically for … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale, alongside BNP Paribas, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, and Standard Chartered, in collaboration with RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute), has developed the pioneering Pegasus Guidelines. These guidelines offer a voluntary climate-aligned finance framework tailored for the aviation sector, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck AG has finalized a new revolving credit line worth €5 billion, capitalizing on favorable market conditions to replace its existing syndicated credit line set to mature. Coordinated by BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, and LBBW, with participation … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Douglas AG (ISIN: DE000BEAU7Y1) marks a significant milestone as it joins the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, commencing trading with an initial listing price of EUR 25.50. The company’s IPO, led by Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas announces the appointment of Isabelle Loc as the new Head of Commercial & Personal Banking in France, succeeding Marguerite Bérard and joining the BNP Paribas Executive Committee. With a diverse background within the group, including leadership … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards enhancing customer service, Orange and BNP Paribas have finalized agreements following exclusive negotiations initiated in June 2023. The partnership entails various arrangements aimed at providing banking continuity and innovative solutions for Orange Bank … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro ASA announced the signing of a USD 1,000 million revolving multi-currency credit facility on February 15, 2024. The facility, with a two-year tenor and a one-year extension option, replaces the company’s previous undrawn USD 1,300 million … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has played a pivotal role in facilitating the successful closure of financing for MYTILINEOS S.A.’s portfolio of solar farm projects in Chile. The portfolio includes the Willka, Doña Antonia, Tocopilla, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Between December 18 and 22, 2023, SSAB AB (publ) has repurchased a total of 1,848,850 of its own shares, consisting of 466,854 shares of series A and 1,381,996 shares of series B. This buyback is part of a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has introduced the BNP Paribas Climate Impact Infrastructure Debt initiative, backed by BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (BNPP CIB), and BNP Paribas Cardif, as part of their aligned commitments … Read the full press release →