(IN BRIEF) Generali’s Board of Directors has established the Board Committees, appointed their members, and reviewed the public voluntary exchange offer from Mediobanca regarding Banca Generali’s shares. Additionally, the Board has appointed the new administrative body for The Generali Human … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Alessia Falsarone, Andrea Sironi, appointment, Banca Generali, Board Committees, Clara Furse, Generali, Human Safety Net Foundation, Investment Committee, leadership, Luisa Torchia, Mediobanca, Risk & Control Committee
(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Ricardo Salinas Pliego, el empresario mexicano y propietario de Banco Azteca, enfrenta un creciente escrutinio internacional debido a sus intentos de bloquear citaciones judiciales en una investigación por fraude en EE. UU. Analistas legales sugieren que esto … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Investment, Law
Tagged análisis de riesgo México, Banco Azteca, citatorios Estados Unidos, crimen organizado México, Elektra fraude, empresas de alto riesgo, escándalo financiero México, evasión fiscal México, Grupo Salinas, investigación DOJ, investigación financiera México, Justicia Empresarial, lavado de dinero, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Salinas citatorios Estados Unidos, Salinas Pliego fraude, SCJN sanciones, TV Azteca corrupción, usura Banco Azteca, vínculos con cárteles
(IN BRIEF) The EIB and BPCE banking group have signed an agreement to provide €200 million in loans for SMEs and mid-caps in the French farming and bioeconomy sectors. The initiative aims to support young farmers and promote sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, European Union, Financial, France, Investment
Tagged agricultural support, Banque Populaire, biodiversity conservation, bioeconomy, BPCE banking group, Caisse d’Epargne, Cédric Glorieux, Christophe Hansen, Climate Action, EIB, energy-efficient irrigation, EU agricultural priorities., European Commission, European Investment Bank, farming, farming modernization, Gelsomina Vigliotti, generational renewal, loans, Mid-Caps, SMEs, solar panels, sustainable agriculture, young farmers, €200 million
(IN BRIEF) The EIB and EBRD have taken a significant step forward in their partnership by signing a Mutual Reliance Agreement, which aims to reduce administrative burdens, improve project financing efficiency, and ensure the highest environmental and social standards in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged administrative efficiency, development financing, EBRD, EIB, environmental and social standards, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, G20 Roadmap, Global Development, Multilateral Development Banks, Mutual Reliance Agreement, partnership, procurement agreements, project financing
(IN BRIEF) KfW’s 2024 international business performance shows a stable level of EUR 34.2 billion, with a continued focus on climate protection, biodiversity, and geostrategic objectives. Through its subsidiaries, KfW supports projects aligned with Germany and Europe’s economic and geopolitical … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged biodiversity, Christiane Laibach, climate financing, development, emerging economies, energy security, Environment, EU, Germany, Global Gateway, high-risk markets, international financing, investment, KfW, partnership, raw material security, sustainable development, sustainabulity
(IN BRIEF) On 5 May 2025, Olivier Gavalda was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at Crédit Agricole CIB, succeeding Philippe Brassac. Gavalda, a long-standing member of Crédit Agricole, has held numerous key positions throughout his career, including Chief … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, banking leadership, career appointment, Chairman of the Board, Credit Agricole, Crédit Agricole CIB, Crédit Agricole S.A., leadership, Olivier Gavalda, organizational leadership, Philippe Brassac, Philippe Brassac succession
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) successfully priced a USD 1.25 billion 5-year global benchmark bond, demonstrating strong global demand amid volatile market conditions. The bond, with a 3.750% coupon, will be used to fund projects that drive productivity … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged 3.750% coupon, 5-year Global benchmark bond, BMO, bond issuance, financing productivity and environmental projects, global investors, Goldman Sachs, Investor Demand, Jens Hellerup, Kim Skov Jensen, Luxembourg Stock Exchange, Mark Yeomans, NIB, Nomura, Nordic Investment Bank, partnership, spread over US Treasury, TD Securities, USD 1.25 billion
(IN BRIEF) A KfW Research survey has revealed that SMEs in Germany are spending an average of 32 hours per month to comply with legal requirements, costing the economy EUR 61 billion annually. The survey also highlighted expectations for wage … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged administrative costs, construction sector, cost burden, Deutsche Bundesbank, Dr. Elisabeth Grewenig, economic policy, Financial Challenges, Focus on Economics, German economy, KfW Research, KfW SME Panel, legal compliance, services sector, small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, wage costs, wage expectations
(IN BRIEF) Alexander Schober has been appointed Global Head of the Infrastructure sector at KfW IPEX-Bank, effective May 1, 2025, following Aida Welker’s transition to the bank’s Management Board. Schober has been with the bank since 2008 and brings a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aida Welker, Alexander Schober, appointment, digital infrastructure, energy infrastructure, energy sector, Global Head of Infrastructure, Industries & Commerce sector, Infrastructure sector, KfW, KfW IPEX-Bank, leadership, Mobility sector, São Paulo
(IN BRIEF) Greg Guyett has been appointed as the new First Vice President and Head of the Client Services Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), starting September 1, 2025. He will succeed Jürgen Rigterink and lead … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged advisory, appointment, BANKING, Client Services Group, EBRD, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, First Vice President, global markets, Greg Guyett, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Jürgen Rigterink, leadership, market economies, Odile Renaud-Basso, policy activities, Strategic Priorities
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in financing to Helsinki for the development of the Crown Bridges Light Rail project, which will extend the city’s tram network to three eastern suburbs. The project includes the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged bike lanes, Climate Action, Crown Bridges Light Rail, EIB financing, European Investment Bank, Finland, Green Infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, Helsinki, Kruunuvuorensilta Bridge, partnership, pedestrian pathways, public transport, Ruskeasuo depot, sustainability, sustainable transport, Thomas Östros, tramline, urban development
(IN BRIEF) Sidekick Health has secured a €35 million venture debt facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its digital health and therapeutics initiatives. The funding, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, will accelerate R&D and AI-driven … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI, capital injection, chronic care, Clara Ganslandt, digital health, EU funding, European Investment Bank, Healthcare Innovation, Iceland, InvestEU, investor confidence, partnership, R&D, Sidekick Health, specialty care, therapeutics, Thomas Östros, Tryggvi Thorgeirsson, venture debt
(IN BRIEF) UOB has partnered with Accenture in a three-year collaboration to advance the Bank’s use of generative and agentic AI technologies. This strategic MoU will help UOB accelerate its AI journey by enhancing business processes and personalizing customer experiences. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, advanced technologies, agentic AI, AI, ASEAN, banking innovation, customer experience, digital transformation, generative AI, Julie Sweet, LearnVantage, partnership, technology partnership, UOB, Wee Ee Cheong, workforce upskilling
(IN BRIEF) Aida Welker will join the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank on 1 May 2025, succeeding Andreas Ufer, who is retiring. She will oversee critical departments, including Mobility, Infrastructure, and Syndication & Treasury. With nearly 25 years of experience … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aida Welker, Andreas Ufer, appointment, corporate strategy, credit operations, credit risk management, export financing, infrastructure, KfW Group, KfW IPEX-Bank, KfW IPEX-Bank Asia Ltd, leadership, Management Board, mobility, project financing, Syndication & Treasury
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank was honored with several awards at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2025, including Best Liquidity Management Bank and Best Structured Trade Finance Bank. The bank also received recognition as the Best Transaction Bank in China … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Asia Pacific, award-winning corporate bank, Awards, Best Transaction Bank, corporate banking, Deutsche Bank, digital economy, fintech, infrastructure, INNOVATION, leadership, liquidity management, Middle East, Ole Matthiessen, renewable energy, risk management, Structured Trade Finance, The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards
(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has renewed and strengthened its partnership with IBM for the next decade, focusing on enhancing cloud infrastructure, advancing cloud-native strategies, and supporting the development of generative AI. The expanded collaboration will further increase operational resilience, improve … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI innovation, BNP Paribas, Business Continuity, cloud infrastructure, cloud partnership, cloud-native strategy, DORA, Enterprise & Cloud, financial services, generative AI, IBM, partnership, Payments, Red Hat OpenShift, resilience, technology investment
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has mandated Scope Ratings, a European Union-based credit rating agency, to perform a solicited creditworthiness rating. This addition to its existing agencies—Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P—was part of EIB’s regular triennial evaluation process for … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged AAA, Awards, capital markets, credit rating, DBRS, EIB, EU, European Investment Bank, financial markets, Fitch, investment, leadership, Moody's, regulatory compliance, S&P, Scope Ratings, Stable
(IN BRIEF) KfW Research’s latest study reveals that Germany is facing increased competition from China in EU export markets. While Germany still maintains higher export shares than China in most product categories, its lead is shrinking, with China expanding its … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News
Tagged automotive, business environment, chemical products, CHINA, competitiveness, Dirk Schumacher, economic growth, EU export markets, Germany, KfW, mechanical engineering, trade rivalry
(IN BRIEF) A recent KfW survey reveals that SMEs in Germany spend, on average, 32 hours per month complying with legal requirements, costing the economy EUR 61 billion annually. This significant time investment is particularly challenging for sole traders and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged administrative burden, bureaucracy, business competitiveness, construction industry, data protection, Dr. Michael Schwartz, economic policy, environmental regulations, Germany, KfW, legal compliance, personnel costs, regulatory costs, small businesses, SMEs, tax compliance
(IN BRIEF) LSEG’s trading platform Turquoise has partnered with LeveL Markets, operator of the US-based Luminex platform, to introduce a new Manual Conditional Order Type for block trades. Set to launch in the second half of 2025 (pending regulatory approval), … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam Wood, block trading, buy-side liquidity, dark trading, equity markets, equity trading services, institutional investors, LeveL Markets, LSEG, Luminex, Manual Conditional Order Type, market impact reduction, pan-European equities, partnership, Steve Miele, trading innovation, trading platform partnership, Turquoise, Turquoise Plato Block Discovery
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