(IN BRIEF) Ageas, in collaboration with the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB), has released a new whitepaper on sustainable investing. This initiative underscores Ageas’s commitment to responsible investment practices, with a focus on environmental sustainability. The company’s ‘Impact24’ strategy, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Ageas, Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB), Investing Practices, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), in collaboration with the Malta Development Bank (MDB), is set to provide guarantees totaling €20 million to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps in Malta. These guarantees, backed by InvestEU, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Malta, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged economic development, EIB, EIF, job creation, Kyriacos Kakouris, Malta, Malta Development Bank (MDB), Marjut Falkstedt, Mr. Leo Brincat, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Project Viridis, a collaborative effort between the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), introduces a groundbreaking blueprint for integrating regulatory frameworks with climate data to address climate-related financial risks. The initiative, outlined … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Celine Sia, climate resilience, Financial Risks, Maha El Dimachki, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), partnership, Project Viridis, Singapore, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ageas celebrates recognition in the prestigious Quorus Awards, with four of its innovative projects making it to the final rounds of this esteemed program. Among nearly 300 entries spanning 40 countries, Grupo Ageas Portugal and AKsigorta in Türkiye … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged Ageas, Awards, INNOVATION, Qorus
(IN BRIEF) Hamburg-based renewable energy operator Encavis AG (listed on the MDAX) recently concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) by resolving to retain its entire consolidated earnings, bolstering the company’s internal resources to propel accelerated growth. The decision reflects Encavis … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Shell plc’s Board unveiled today the equivalent dividend payments for the first quarter 2024 interim dividend, originally announced on May 2, 2024, at US$0.344 per ordinary share. Shareholders were granted the option to receive dividends in US dollars, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Financial, investment, Shell
(IN BRIEF) Tube Investments of India (TII) and Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd.’s Executive Vice-Chairman, Vellayan Subbiah, clinched the prestigious title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024 at a gala held in Monaco’s Salle des Etoiles. Selected … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Carmine Di Sibio, Ernst & Young, EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024, Hernan Kazah, leadership, Tube Investments of India (TII) Executive Vice-Chairman, Vellayan Subbiah
(IN BRIEF) Barclays, a leading global financial institution, has announced the appointment of Christian Wagner as the Head of Investment Banking for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). In this role, Mr. Wagner will oversee the entire Investment Banking business for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Barclays, Christian Wagner, Duncan Goelst, Germany, Ingrid Hengster, leadership, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Norway’s largest lender, DNB Bank ASA, has partnered with the European Investment Fund (EIF) to bolster support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a groundbreaking collaboration. Backed by an EIF guarantee under the InvestEU program, DNB will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Norway, Small Business
Tagged DNB, EIF, EU, Kjerstin Braathen, Marjut Falkstedt, Nicolas de La Grandville, Norway, partnership, SME, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Innovation Norway have sealed two groundbreaking agreements aimed at bolstering financing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Norway. This strategic collaboration will empower Innovation Norway to expand its lending volume, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Norway, Small Business, Technology
Tagged EIF, EU, Håkon Haugli, Innovation Norway, InvestEU program, Marjut Falkstedt, Nicolas de La Grandville, Norway, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has pledged €100 million to the RIVE Infrastructure Impact Fund (RIIF), marking a significant commitment to the energy transition in Europe. Managed by RIVE Private Investment, RIIF focuses exclusively on supporting SMEs across … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIF, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Pierre du Passage, RIVE Infrastructure, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a significant move to bolster Icelandic small entrepreneurship beyond the capital region, the European Investment Fund (EIF) has inked a guarantee agreement with the Icelandic regional development agency, Byggðastofnun, under the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative. This agreement … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Iceland, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Arnar Már Elíasson, Byggðastofnun, EIB, EIF, EU, Iceland, InvestEU programme, Lucie Samcová - Hall Allen, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB) recently celebrated their 25-year partnership by signing a new agreement at DKB’s Berlin headquarters, aimed at supporting renewable energy projects for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Germany. Under … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Deutsche Kreditbank, European Investment Bank, Germany, Nicola Beer, partnership, renewable energy, SMEs, Stefan Unterlandstättner, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In response to the pressing need for safe housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ivano-Frankivsk, a city in western Ukraine, the European Union and Nefco have undertaken a transformative initiative. With approximately 41,000 IDPs seeking refuge in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged EU, internally displaced persons (IDPs), Ivano-Frankivsk, Jocelin Cornet, NEFCO, partnership, Ruslan Martsinkiv, social housing, sustainability, UKRAINE, University Facilities
(IN BRIEF) The Modern Cooking Facility for Africa (MCFA) has joined forces with ENGIE Energy Access Mozambique to advance clean cooking solutions in Mozambique, backed by EUR 1.3 million in funding. Through ENGIE’s subsidiary in Mozambique, innovative biodigester technology will … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, Alexandra Links, biodigester technology, Cooking Solutions, ENGIE Energy Access Mozambique, Kari Hämekoski, Modern Cooking Facility for Africa (MCFA), Mozambique, NEFCO, partnership, Sistema.bio, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have launched a €12.5 million programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lebanon to enhance resource efficiency and circularity measures. Over a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Alessandra Viezzer, EBRD, EU, Heike Harmgart, Lebanon, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In response to recent attacks by Russia on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has pledged over €300 million in additional funding to support the country’s state-owned energy companies. This commitment, formalized through … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged Denis Shmyhal, EBRD, ENERGY, Odile Renaud-Basso, partnership, sustainability, UKRAINE, Ukrenergo, Ukrhydroenergo, Ukrnafta
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco Sabadell have joined forces in a significant deal, signing a guarantee agreement worth up to €200 million, which is the first phase of a broader operation of €300 million. Over the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Spain
Tagged Banco Sabadell, Carlos Ventura, economic, EIB, Jean-Christophe Laloux, partnership, SMEs, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has disclosed the updated number of shares and votes as of May 31, 2024, with a total of 3,348,251,735 shares, including 261,755,983 A shares and 3,086,495,752 B shares. The total votes amount to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Financial, investment, Shares buyback, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
(IN BRIEF) Fugro has successfully concluded its share repurchase programme, initiated on 20 March 2024, aimed at meeting obligations under its employee share programmes. During the period from 29 May to 30 May, the company repurchased 87,322 shares at an … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Financial, Fugro, investment, share buyback programme
(IN BRIEF) Neste has released its annual Green Finance Report for 2023, showcasing its dedication to combatting climate change and advancing toward a circular economy. In 2023, Neste achieved significant milestones in its sustainable funding journey, including the establishment of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, Hanna Maula, investment, Martti Ala-Härkönen, Neste, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Frédéric de Courtois, Deputy CEO of AXA Group, has been unanimously elected as President of Insurance Europe, leading the federation of European insurance and reinsurance associations for the next three years. In his inaugural speech at the 14th … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Andreas Brandstetter, appointment, Frédéric de Courtois, Insurance Europe, leadership, President
(IN BRIEF) BBVA, in its commitment to decarbonization, has expanded its intermediate emission reduction targets for 2030 to include the real estate sector in Spain and the global aluminum industry. These sectors join the list of targets set by the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Real Estate, Spain
Tagged aluminum, BBVA, Emission Reduction Targets, Javier Rodríguez Soler, partnership, real estate, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) At the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) 33rd Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Yerevan, the Bank unveiled its latest initiative under the Risk Sharing Framework (RSF) to bolster domestic businesses in Armenia, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Armenia, EBRD, Mongolia, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Uzbekistan
(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards enhancing transportation infrastructure, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has sealed a €75.5 million financial agreement for the reconstruction of a crucial 167 km railway section connecting Bar, Podgorica, and Vrbnica in Montenegro. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Montenegro, News, Technology
Tagged connectivity, EIB, Filip Radulović, Jakov Milatović, Kyriacos Kakouris, Lionel Rapaille, Milojko Spajić, Montenegro, Novica Vuković, Oana Cristina Popa, partnership, Railways, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed €25 million to Amethis Fund III, signaling a strategic move to bolster medium-sized companies across Africa. Amethis Fund III targets sectors crucial for the continent’s growth, including healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Africa, Amethis Fund III, EIB, Laurent Demey, Luc Rigouzzo, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale and Envision have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at driving forward the development of green technologies and optimizing the carbon footprint of businesses in line with global energy transition goals. The collaboration entails Societe … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged CHINA, Envision, Green technology, Lei Zhang, partnership, Pierre Palmieri, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has successfully finalized a £130 million bulk purchase annuity full scheme buy-in with the Trustee of the Telereal Pension Plan, sponsored by Telereal Services Limited. This move will see Aviva insuring defined benefit liabilities for approximately 500 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Carl Clissold, Joe Hathaway, Sean Rooney, Telereal Pension Plan Benefits
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO announces its agreement with Fosun International to acquire Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe (HAL), a prominent German private bank, positioning Bethmann Bank, ABN AMRO’s private banking arm, as one of the largest providers of banking services for affluent … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), under the InvestEU program, pledges EUR 30 million as a cornerstone investor to the 123 Transition Energétique 2 fund, managed by 123 Investment Managers and advised by Lendosphere. This fund aims to address … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged 123 IM, EIF, France, Laure Verhaeghe, Lendosphere, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, renewable energy, SMEs, sustainability, Transition Energétique 2 Fund, Xavier Anthonioz
(IN BRIEF) EQT celebrates the successful final close of the BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership (MMG Fund) at USD 1.6 billion, exceeding its original target of USD 750 million. This achievement underscores the growing interest in Asia’s mid-market segment and … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged EQT, Financial, investment, Jean Salata, Mid-Market Growth (MMG Fund), Nicholas Macksey, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Institute predicts a significant upswing in profitability for the life insurance industry as global interest rates climb, with an estimated additional USD 1.5 trillion in global life savings premiums projected over the next decade. Higher interest … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Financial, investment, Jerome Jean Haegeli, Life Insurance Profits, Paul Murray, Swiss Re
(IN BRIEF) Moody’s, the international rating agency, has upgraded TAG Immobilien AG’s long-term credit rating to ‘investment grade, Baa3, outlook stable,’ citing the company’s robust operational performance and disciplined financial strategy amidst challenging market conditions driven by escalating interest rates. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Martin Thiel, Moody, TAG Immobilien AG
(IN BRIEF) Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), embarked on a diplomatic mission in Portugal, engaging in crucial discussions aimed at bolstering strategic investments and partnerships in the country. Meeting with key figures including Minister … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Portugal, Small Business
Tagged Carlos Moedas, EIB, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Pedro Reis, PORTUGAL, Rui Moreira, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has inked a €25 million loan agreement with the regional government of Castilla y León through the Institute for Business Competitiveness of Castilla y León (ICECyL), aiming to support small and medium-sized enterprises … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Spain
Tagged Castilla y León Government, EIB, partnership, SMEs, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA announced an ordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 per share and an extraordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023. The NOK cash dividend per share is calculated based on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Equinor, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis N.V. announced the commencement of the second tranche of its Share Buyback Program, covering up to €1 billion of the total €3 billion program, starting from May 23, 2024, until August 30, 2024. Under this agreement, Stellantis … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Financial, investment, Share Buyback Program, Stellantis
(IN BRIEF) As part of the ongoing ‘Keep good things going’ campaign, IKEA Retail countries like Belgium, France, and Sweden are converting their store car parks into flea markets to encourage customers to extend the lifespan of their products. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Retail, Sweden
Tagged Belgium, Car Parks, Flea Markets, France, IKEA Stores, Ingka, Johanna Nordell, Karen Pflug, Nathalie Van Edom, partnership, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Salt Bank, Romania’s newest digital banking entrant, has swiftly launched less than a year since its inception, marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial landscape. Leveraging Engine by Starling’s core banking system, Salt Bank becomes the first … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Romania, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Carlton Hopper, Engine by Starling, Gabriela Nistor, GFT, Neobank, partnership, Romania, Salt Bank, Sam Everington, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the European Commission announced agreements aimed at bolstering SMEs and small mid-caps in Europe’s cultural and creative sectors. These agreements, supported by the InvestEU programme, involve … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Alessandro Tappi, Creative Sectors, cultural, European Investment Fund, Finland, France, Germany, InvestEU Agreements, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Thierry Breton
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