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EIB and BRED Banque Populaire Join Forces to Unlock €800 Million in Financing for SMEs and Sustainable Growth in France’s Overseas Territories

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BRED Banque Populaire have launched their first joint financing program to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in France’s overseas territories, mobilizing a total of €800 million. Backed by an EIB loan of €400 … Read the full press release

EIB and European Commission Support BioNTech’s First mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing Facility in Africa with up to €95 Million in Financing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and European Commission are jointly supporting BioNTech’s mRNA manufacturing facility in Kigali, Rwanda, with up to €95 million in blended financing. The project aims to strengthen Africa’s capacity to produce vaccines locally for diseases … Read the full press release

EU Deepens Collaboration with ASEAN to Accelerate Clean Energy Integration and Regional Power Grid Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Union has announced expanded support for Southeast Asia’s sustainable energy transition through a major partnership with ASEAN and the Asian Development Bank to advance the ASEAN Power Grid. The initiative aims to improve energy access for … Read the full press release

Tony Hable Named Head of Infrastructure and Project Finance at Lloyds to Drive Innovation Across UK, US, and European Markets

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Tony Hable as Head of Infrastructure & Project Finance, reflecting its strategic focus on growth and innovation across the UK, USA, and Europe. Reporting to Managing Director James Ranger, Hable will lead the … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches €10 Million Initiative to Support Sustainable Growth in Albania’s SME Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has launched a €10 million financial package for Tirana Bank, including a €5 million SME Reboot loan to help Albanian SMEs invest in green technologies and a €5 million trade finance facility to expand the bank’s … Read the full press release

METLEN and Karatzis Group Launch 330MW / 790MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Thessaly, Strengthening Greece’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) METLEN and Karatzis Group have announced a strategic joint venture to develop a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thessaly, Greece, with a capacity of 330 MW / 790 MWh. The €170 million project, scheduled for completion … Read the full press release

Patria Bank Secures Second EIB Loan to Expand Credit Access and Promote Sustainable Growth in Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €25 million loan to Romania’s Patria Bank SA to expand financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Cap companies, especially in less-developed regions. A fifth of the funds will … Read the full press release

Latvia and EIB Partner to Develop Military Base and Training Area under Potential Public-Private Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), the Latvian government, and the State Real Estate Agency (VNI) have signed an agreement to develop a new military base and training area in Selonia, along with a storage facility in Kuldīga. The … Read the full press release

EIB Strengthens Partnership with Banca di Asti to Boost Financing for Italian Agricultural SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca di Asti have signed a €100 million financing agreement to support Italian SMEs in the agriculture and bioeconomy sectors, with 10% of the funds reserved for young farmers. The signing took … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela Advance Quantum-Enhanced Credit Risk Modeling with Photonic Processors

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela have revealed the results of their collaboration on developing a hybrid classical-quantum algorithm that improves credit default risk prediction models. Validated for the first time using photonic quantum processors, the solution demonstrates enhanced … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB strengthens global leadership with the appointment of Khalid Krim to lead Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Coverage

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has appointed Khalid Krim as Global Head of Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Coverage, reporting to Alain Gallois. Krim succeeds Guillaume de Saint-Seine and brings over 25 years of experience in investment … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer FRR to host OneSumX Client Conference 2025 in Porto, focusing on the future of finance, risk, and regulation

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting will host its 12th OneSumX Client Conference in Porto, Portugal, from October 8–10, 2025. Under the theme “Future Ready Banking,” the event will convene regulators, financial executives, and technology partners to … Read the full press release

Costa Rica’s First Electric Train Secures EIB, CABEI and Green Climate Fund Financing to Drive Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), through EIB Global, has signed a $250 million loan to support Costa Rica’s first electric train project — the country’s first EIB-financed operation in over ten years. Co-funded with the Central American Bank … Read the full press release

EIB-IFC-Led GEMs Initiative Unveils New Statistics to Boost Transparency and Investment Confidence in EMDEs

(IN BRIEF) The Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs) Consortium, co-chaired by the EIB and IFC, has released three comprehensive reports offering new insights into default and recovery trends across emerging markets. Covering lending to private, public, and sovereign entities, … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Dolomiti Energia Group’s 2030 Strategic Plan with €200 Million Green Loan to Boost Renewable Energy and Grid Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €200 million green loan to support Dolomiti Energia Group’s 2030 Strategic Plan, with 55% of the financing directed toward new onshore wind farms in Campania and Puglia and 45% toward … Read the full press release

SIX Swiss Exchange Welcomes Schroders as New ETF Issuer, Strengthening Its Active Investment Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has welcomed Schroders as its newest ETF issuer, marking the firm’s expansion into the European active ETF market with the launch of the Schroder ETFs ICAV Global Equity Active UCITS ETF USD ACC. This milestone … Read the full press release

Brussels gathering highlights women-led leadership as key to Europe’s green economy and energy independence

(IN BRIEF) The Women Climate Leaders Network (WCLN) held its mid-year hybrid meeting in Brussels, gathering women leaders from all EU Member States, policymakers, and experts to accelerate Europe’s green transition. Discussions centered on funding for green SMEs and scale-ups, … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA moves sustainability financing online after surpassing TRY 400 billion target, sets new goal of TRY 3.5 trillion

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has digitalized its sustainability loans, moving the product from branch-only access to online and mobile platforms. Customers in Türkiye can now apply digitally for financing that supports green initiatives such as decarbonization, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Iberdrola join forces to expand wind capacity and energy security in Greece

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €25.9 million green financing agreement with Iberdrola for the construction of the 22.5 MW Gatza wind farm in central Greece. The financing package includes €10 million from EIB resources and … Read the full press release

EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo agreements to create 2GW of clean capacity and thousands of jobs across Italy and Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have announced two financing operations worth €750 million to accelerate renewable energy development and strengthen Europe’s wind sector. A €500 million framework loan will support solar, wind, bioenergy, and storage … Read the full press release