(IN BRIEF) The 2025 Global Investment Returns Yearbook from UBS, created in partnership with London Business School and Cambridge University, uses 125 years of data to provide valuable insights for investors. Key findings include the dramatic market changes, the long-term … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged 125 years of data, 2025 Global Investment Returns Yearbook, asset allocation, bonds, Cambridge University, Chief Investment Office, Commodities, Dan Dowd, diversification, emerging markets, financial history, gold, inflation, London Business School, long-term returns, Mark Haefele, market concentration, Professor Paul Marsh, risk and return, Stocks, technology stocks, UBS, UBS Global Wealth Management, UBS Investment Bank, US market
(IN BRIEF) The 13th UBS OneASEAN Summit in Singapore brought together over 900 investors and policymakers to examine the evolving investment opportunities in Southeast Asia. UBS highlighted the region’s economic growth, particularly in sectors like Healthcare and Digital Infrastructure, driven … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ASEAN, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, Bambang Widianto., Brookings Institution, data centers, digital infrastructure, Dr. Axel Weber, foreign direct investment, Global Banking South-East Asia, global economic trends, government investments, Grace Lim, Healthcare, investment landscape, Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, Malaysia, Manufacturing, Marc Sumerlin, Nicolo Magni, OneASEAN Summit, PHILIPPINES, private consumption, Robin Brooks, S&P Global Ratings, Southeast Asia, THAILAND, Toshitaka Sekine, UBS, Vishrut Rana
(IN BRIEF) De Nieuwe Schatkamer at De Nederlandsche Bank in Amsterdam offers an engaging and educational experience about economics, gold, and the role of DNB in a modern society. Visitors can explore a range of interactive exhibits, such as simulating … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Amsterdam, art collection, audiovisual experience, city garden, coffee bar, coin collection, Cybercrime, De Nederlandsche Bank, De Nieuwe Schatkamer, DNB, economy, economy learning, educational exhibits, educational institutions, gold, gold vault, Housing Market, inflation, interactive exhibits, Interest rates, Klaas Knot, money, public debates, reading tables, secure payments game, seminars, social themes, Tours
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Sparkasse Bank AD Skopje have launched their collaboration under the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) technical assistance programme in Skopje. This initiative aims to foster green transformation by supporting financial institutions in North … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, North Macedonia, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Björn Gabriel, Climate Action, European Investment Bank, green financing, Greening Financial Systems, Nina Nedanoska, NORTH MACEDONIA, Sparkasse Bank, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed $75 million to Helios Fund V, a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners. Focusing on sectors like digital infrastructure, financial services, and tech-enabled services, the fund aligns with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Africa, Ambroise Fayolle, David Masondo, digital infrastructure, EU-Africa Global Gateway, European Investment Bank, financial services, gender equality, Helios Fund V, Helios Investment Partners, investment, private equity, technology
(IN BRIEF) The upgrade of the Kwa-Jomvu to Mariakani road in Kenya, backed by Team Europe, will transform a two-lane highway into a four and six-lane dual carriageway, improving road safety, reducing emissions, and enhancing regional trade. The €140 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, News
Tagged EIB Global, Emissions Reduction, EU, infrastructure, Jozef Sikela, Kenya, KfW, Kristina Laarmann, Mariakani, road upgrade, Team Europe, Thomas Östros, trade, TRANSPORT, William Ruto
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is joining forces with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance the $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), a major step towards advancing climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa. EIB’s contribution of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged AFC, Africa, Africa Finance Corporation, Ambroise Fayolle, climate adaptation, EIB, European Investment Bank, Green Climate Fund, Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund, Samaila Zubairu, sustainable infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed the six winners of its research competition, awarding up to £30,000 in funding to each project. These studies aim to deepen the understanding of how regulation can foster economic growth, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Beauhurst, consumer credit, economic growth, Edinburgh Innovations, Fathom Financial Consulting, FCA, financial services, Financial Stability, leadership, LSE Growth Lab, Regulation, research competition, UK fintech, University College London, University of Birmingham
(IN BRIEF) AkylAI, the first artificial intelligence system fully compatible with the Kyrgyz language, is breaking new ground in the digital world by preserving and promoting the native tongue. With the help of the EBRD’s Star Venture program, the Kyrgyz … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI Startup, AkylAI, artificial intelligence, business strategy, Cambridge University, digital innovation, EBRD, Kyrgyz Language, Language Preservation, partnership, Small Business Impact Fund, Star Venture Program, Voice Recognition
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is collaborating with Croatia’s Ministry of Finance to design a Strategic Framework for Capital Markets Development, aiming to strengthen the country’s financial sector. The framework, which includes five strategic directions, will guide Croatia’s capital market development … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged capital markets, corporate governance, CROATIA, digitalisation, EBRD, emerging markets, HANFA, Investment Products, Market Liquidity, Ministry of Finance, partnership, Regional integration, SKDD, Strategic Framework, sustainability, Zagreb Stock Exchange
(IN BRIEF) Euronext has announced the winners of the 14th edition of the Euronext Lisbon Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements of issuers, financial intermediaries, institutions, and individuals in Portugal’s capital markets. The ceremony, held in Lisbon, showcased the country’s financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Portugal, Technology
Tagged 2024, Awards, capital markets, Euronext, financial industry, João César das Neves, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, leadership, Lisbon Awards, Market Growth, PORTUGAL
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has successfully launched a seven-year, 8.5 billion Icelandic krona inflation-linked Environmental Bond, marking its return to the Icelandic bond market after over 16 years. This milestone reinforces NIB’s commitment to diversifying its funding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Iceland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged environmental bonds, Eyrún Anna Einarsdóttir, Green Bonds, Iceland, Jens Hellerup, Kim Skov Jensen, Magnus Hardarson, Nasdaq Iceland, NIB, Nordic Investment Bank, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Finance
(IN BRIEF) Prudential has announced a three-year premier sponsorship with the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) to support the professional growth of its agents. This collaboration will provide access to exclusive resources, bespoke development opportunities, and the launch of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged #ProudToBePru, agency growth, Agency Recognition, Carol Kheng, MDRT, Million Dollar Round Table, Pankaj Banerjee, partnership, professional development, Prudential, PRUMDRT
(IN BRIEF) SAP SE is recommending an increase in its dividend for fiscal year 2024, proposing €2.35 per share, a 6.8% increase over last year. The total dividend payout would amount to approximately €2.741 billion, reflecting a payout ratio of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ADR, Annual General Meeting, dividend, Exchange rate, Executive Board, financial performance, fiscal year 2024, non-IFRS profit, payout, profit distribution, SAP ADR holders, SAP news, SAP SE, shareholders, Supervisory Board
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Sweden received approximately €1.9 billion in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, with over 65% directed toward climate and sustainability initiatives. This funding supported key projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, and digitalization, including wind … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 5G network, Chromafora, City of Stockholm, Climate Action, economic development, EIB Group, EIF, electromobility, energy efficient housing, energy-efficient apartments, environmental sustainability, European Investment Bank, financing, green transition, industrial electrification, InvestEU, job creation, Malmö, partnership, PFAS, renewable energy, SKF, Slussen redevelopment, sustainability, Sweden, Tele2, wind power
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has helped HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong’s largest licensed virtual asset exchange, launch a new fiat deposit channel, allowing clients to directly deposit Hong Kong dollars or US dollars into virtual accounts managed by the bank. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged API-based virtual account, banking partnerships, Banking Solutions, CoinGecko, Deutsche Bank, digital asset, digital economy, fiat deposit services, fintech, FX4Cash, HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong, Hong Kong licensed exchange, partnership, user experience, virtual asset exchange, virtual assets
(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA has declared a total dividend of USD 0.70 per share for the third quarter of 2024, consisting of an ordinary and an extraordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 each. The corresponding NOK value is NOK 7.8274 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged American Depositary Receipts, cash dividend, Continuing Obligations, dividend payment, Equinor ASA, New York Stock Exchange, NOK 7.8274, Norges Bank, Norwegian Securities Trading Act, Oslo Børs, third-quarter 2024 dividend, USD 0.70 per share, USDNOK fixing rate
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer’s February 2025 Blue Chip Economic Indicators survey shows that most economists do not expect a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in March, with only 10% predicting it. A majority, 80%, foresee tariff hikes driving U.S. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged AI, artificial intelligence, Blue Chip Economic Indicators, consumer price index, economic forecasting, economic survey, economists, February 2025, Federal Reserve, forecast, GDP, inflation, inflation reacceleration, Interest rates, labor market disruption, monetary policy, panel of economists, PCE inflation, rate cut, tariff impact, tariffs, U.S. Economy, U.S. inflation, unemployment rate, Wolters Kluwer
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €2.2 billion in financing to Greece, focusing on boosting energy resilience, supporting business growth, and enhancing disaster preparedness. Key projects included solar parks, grid upgrades, and disaster management infrastructure, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged battery storage, Business Growth, civil protection, climate adaptation, Decarbonisation Fund, DEPA Commercial, disaster management, disaster preparedness, economic development, EIB Group, EIF, energy supply, EU, financing, firefighting aircraft, Greece, grid upgrades, HEDNO, investment multiplier, Kostis Hatzidakis, partnership, photovoltaics, PPC Renewables, renewable energy, renewable energy projects, small and medium-sized enterprises, SME Support, solar parks, strategic financing, sustainability, sustainable development, Yannis Tsakiris, €2.2 billion
(IN BRIEF) A new report by Loughborough’s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) shows that 35.9% of the UK population, equating to 24 million people, now live below the Minimum Income Standard (MIS). This marks a significant rise from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged affordable homes, affordable housing, Child poverty, child poverty strategy, CRSP, economic inequality, employment bill, financial hardship, government intervention, housing costs, income threshold, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Labour Government, living standards, Loughborough, Minimum Income Standard, policy action, private renters, social housing, Social Policy, sustainable growth, UK economy, Universal Credit, wages, working-age households
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