European Investment Bank

(IN BRIEF) A coalition of development finance institutions and multilateral organizations, known as the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI), has partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IDB Invest to collaborate on promoting green bond markets in Latin America … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) During the Finance in Common Summit in Cartagena, public development banks, including the AFD, ADB, CAF, CDP, EBRD, EIB, IDB, KfW Development Bank, and BOAD, have committed to collaborating on a Blue Finance Roadmap to address ocean protection … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) delegation led by Grzegorz Rabsztyn is participating in the 32nd Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland. The forum’s theme is “New Values for the Old Continent – Europe on the Threshold of Change.” Discussions … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has presented a working paper titled “Climate Risks in Latin America and the Caribbean: Are banks ready for the green transition?” at the 2023 Finance in Common Summit in Colombia. The paper highlights … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has priced a new EUR 3 billion 5-year benchmark bond, known as EARN, with a maturity date of November 15, 2028. The bond carries an annual coupon of 3.000% and an issue price … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to join the 2023 Finance in Common Summit in Cartagena, Colombia, from September 4th to 6th. Key highlights include President Werner Hoyer’s address on Sustainable Development Goals, unveiling the EIB Climate … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released findings from its Investment Survey, focusing on Central and Eastern European (CEE) companies. The survey highlights that 77% of CEE companies are investing in business development, with a higher percentage investing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and UniCredit’s HypoVereinsbank are jointly providing credit lines exceeding €2 billion to support Deutsche Bahn in acquiring 90 new trains for the Munich S-Bahn. The financing is channeled through Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft (BEG) on … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), has invested €360 million in a new asset-backed securities (ABS) issuance with Banco Santander. The investment will support working capital and liquidity needs … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has won an EU-wide tender to deliver 90 new S-Bahn trains for Munich, Germany, worth over two billion euros. The trains will provide more space, comfort, and innovations, with a total length of over 200 meters, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and HypoVereinsbank, a German affiliate of UniCredit, are providing credit lines totaling over €2 billion to Deutsche Bahn for the procurement of 90 new trains for the Munich S-Bahn. The financing will be … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) European Investment Bank (EIB), Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), UniCredit, SACE, and Società Italiana per il Traforo Autostradale del Frejus S.p.A (SITAF) have agreed to provide €247 million for the modernization and safety improvement of the A32 motorway … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Banco Santander have signed an InvestEU portfolio guarantee agreement worth €200 million to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps in Spain and other EU countries. With this guarantee, Banco … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The first 5.5 km section of the Niš-Merdare highway, also known as the “Peace Highway,” was inaugurated in Serbia. The project, a flagship under the Economic and Investment Plan, aims to halve travel time between Niš and Merdare, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a portfolio guarantee with SG Equipment Finance to support up to €25 million in new lending for innovative SMEs and small Mid-Caps in Czechia and Slovakia. The financing, backed by the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has financed the rehabilitation of the 55-km Ciumai-Vulcanesti road section in Moldova. The road is an essential part of the strategic M3 Chișinău-Giurgiulești road, connecting Trans-European Network corridors and providing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €575 million loan to support Repsol’s renewable energy projects in Spain, which will include wind and solar photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. The loan, signed in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €575 million loan to support Repsol’s wind and solar PV projects in Spain, with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. The first tranche of €400 million will accelerate the energy … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Joint Initiative on Circular Economy (JICE), led by the European Union’s largest public promotional banks and institutions, has decided to extend its efforts beyond the original time frame of 2023. Launched in 2019, JICE aims to provide … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cellnex have signed a €315 million finance contract to support the development of mobile telecoms infrastructure for 5G rollout in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Poland. The loan will unlock a total … Read the full press release →