(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has allocated €10 million to GapMinder Fund II, managed by Romanian venture capital firm GapMinder, to support early-stage technology-driven companies primarily in Romania and other EBRD regions. This investment aims … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Romania, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Anne Fossemalle, Dan Mihaescu, EBRD, GapMinder, GapMinder Fund II, partnership, Romania, sustainability, Tech Innovation
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, the European Investment Bank’s financial arm for activities outside the EU, has allocated an €11 million grant for the Montenegro education program. The funding aims to modernize and equip 13 education facilities, including kindergartens, primary, vocational, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Anđela Jakšić Stojanović, Education Infrastructure, EIB Global, Filip Radulović, Jakov Milatović, Kyriacos Kakouris, Milojko Spajić, Montenegro, Novica Vuković, partnership, sustainability, Yngve Engstrom
(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has finalized the acquisition of a cutting-edge e-fulfilment center in the Paris region for approximately EUR 160 million. Developed by Gemfi, the newly constructed facility, named “Tailor,” spans 140,000 sqm and is strategically located in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged acquisition, Deka, Deka Immobilien, E-Fulfilment Centre, Paris, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) recently priced a five-year USD 1.5 billion global benchmark bond, marking its first USD benchmark issuance of 2024. The transaction saw unprecedented demand, with the orderbook surpassing USD 4.5 billion, making it NIB’s largest … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Ebba Wexler, Jens Hellerup, Kim Skov Jensen, NIB, USD Bond Issue
(IN BRIEF) Amidst geopolitical tensions triggered by Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the Baltic States are accelerating their journey towards energy independence and sustainability. Historically reliant on Russian energy flows, the Baltics are now fast-tracking efforts to diversify their energy sources, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Baltic Drive, energy autonomy, Geopolitical Shifts, NIB, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BBVA announces its sponsorship of the upcoming Energy Tech Summit, Europe’s premier conference on entrepreneurship and climate venture capital, to be held for the first time in Bilbao on April 10th and 11th, 2024. With a focus on … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Antonio Bravo, BBVA, Bilbao, Climate Innovation, Energy Tech Summit, partnership, Rokas Peciulaitis, Santiago Muguruza, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Swedbank made significant progress toward its strategic goals outlined in the “Swedbank 15/25” business plan, aiming for a sustainable return on equity by 2025. The bank focused on adapting its operations to prioritize key customer segments, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €22 million loan to Tbilservice Group, aimed at enhancing Tbilisi’s solid waste management and disposal system. This funding, co-financed by the Green Climate Fund, will facilitate the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and BT Microfinantare IFN (BT Mic) have reinforced their commitment to the InvestEU Microfinance, Social and Skills Guarantee Product, aiming to provide financial support to 10,000 microenterprises across various sectors, including agriculture, in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Romania, Small Business
Tagged BT Microfinantare IFN, Cristina Sindile, EIF, entrepreneurs, InvestEU, Marjut Falkstedt, microfinance, partnership, Romania, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) collaborates with Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan (SBK) to support the expansion of Kazakhstan’s prominent conference hub, the Atakent Business Cooperation Centre in Almaty. Through a KZT 3 billion (US$ 6.6 million) … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has pledged €36 million for the construction of the Vlašić wind farm in Bosnia and Herzegovina, supplementing the €21 million EU grant. Expected to generate 115 GWh/year of electricity and displace 140,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Bosnia and Herzegovina, EIB Global, green transition, Johann Sattler, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, Srđan Amidžić, sustainability, Vlašić Wind Farm
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has inked a EUR 50 million loan agreement with Kemira Oyj, a Finnish chemicals company, to fund Kemira’s research and development endeavors from 2023 to 2026 in Espoo, Finland. The loan, spanning over … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Korea Development Bank (KDB) made a significant return to the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) after 20 years with a dual-tranche bond offering totaling USD 3 billion. This move highlights the increasing collaboration between South Korean and European capital … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Arnaud Delestienne, Dong Bin JOO, Financial, investment, Korea Development Bank, Luxembourg Stock Exchange, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Continuing the trajectory initiated with Credit Suisse in 2021, UBS is set to become a strategic partner of the University of St.Gallen (HSG). Emphasizing Switzerland’s position as an international innovation hub, the collaboration aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, a leading digital banking institution in Türkiye with 14 million customers, has unveiled the Bonus Platinum Biometric Card, revolutionizing secure payments. The card allows users to make purchases by scanning their fingerprint, enhancing security and convenience. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Port of Salalah has received the first four of ten new ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes as part of its USD 300 million upgrade and expansion project, set to increase annual capacity from 5 million to 6 million TEU … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) are jointly injecting €160 million into a transformative project aimed at fortifying Crete’s agricultural resilience against climate risks. The initiative, centered around the Platys agricultural … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged agricultural, CEB, Christos Staikouras, Climate Risks EIB, investment, Kostas Hatzidakis, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, sustainability, Tomáš Boček
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged a substantial €143 million loan to boost the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI), fortifying research and development (R&D) initiatives across Greece’s public higher education institutions and research centers. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Science, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Christos Staikouras, Dr. Katerina Kouravelou, EIB, Greece, Kostas Skrekas, Kostis Hatzidakis, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, Prof. Xenia Chryssochoou, Research & Innovation, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ING has announced its decision to redeem US$ 1,250 million of 6.750% Perpetual Additional Tier 1 Contingent Convertible Capital Securities on April 16, 2024, aligning with the bank’s ongoing efforts to optimize its capital structure. The securities will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Capital Securities, Financial, ING, investment
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group plc has announced the appointment of Paul Thwaite as Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective immediately. Thwaite, who initially took on the role on a 12-month basis in July 2023, has been recognized for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, CEO, Howard Davies, leadership, NatWest Group, Paul Thwaite, Rick Haythornthwaite
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