(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has opened a new office in Nicosia, Cyprus, signaling its strengthened commitment to supporting the country’s sustainable development goals. During the inauguration, EIB President Nadia Calviño and Cypriot leaders discussed investment priorities, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Antonis Papageorgiou, Cyprus, EIB Group, Kyriacos Kakouris, Makis Keravnos, Nadia Calviño, office, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing €13 million to ProCredit Bank Kosovo through two initiatives: €8 million under the SME Reboot Programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invest in green technologies and €5 million through the Green Economy … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, investments, partnership, ProCredit Bank Kosovo, Sergiy Maslichenko, SME, sustainability, Visar Paçarada
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank International, is providing €103 million to fund a 237 MWp solar photovoltaic plant in southeastern Bulgaria, developed by Tenevo Solar Technologies. The project will generate over 300 GWh of electricity annually, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Bulgaria, EBRD, Grzegorz Zieliński, Kalina Pelovska, partnership, Raiffeisen Bank International, solar project, sustainability, Tenevo Solar Technologies
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in partnership with the EU and Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo (RBKO), has launched a €5 million SME Go Green programme to support sustainable investments by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kosovo. The initiative focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Anita Kovacic, EBRD, EU, investments, MSMEs, partnership, Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo, Sergiy Maslichenko, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has set a new €500 billion sustainable finance target for 2024-2030, focusing 80% on environmental initiatives like renewable energy and 20% on social projects. Having achieved its earlier €300 billion target ahead of schedule, the bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, partnerships, Slawomir Krupa, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Saxo has partnered with novobanco to offer Portuguese investors access to its advanced digital trading platform, enhancing the investment experience with a broad range of tools and opportunities. This collaboration aligns with the growing demand in Portugal for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Technology
Tagged Digital Investment, Elisabete Pinto Pereira, Henrik Alsøe, novobanco, partnership, PORTUGAL, Saxo Bank
(IN BRIEF) SKF has secured a €430 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance research, development, and innovation in bearings, seals, and lubrication systems across six European countries. The funding supports green technologies in sectors like renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Bearings, EIB, Green Technologies, INNOVATION, partnership, Rickard Gustafson, Seals, SKF, sustainability, Sweden, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €35 million to Move Energy’s venture capital “Fund I,” which supports early-stage European ventures focused on decarbonizing power, transport, and buildings—sectors responsible for 55% of global CO₂ emissions. Backed by the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Berlin, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged decarbonization, EIF, EU, Lex Roukens, Marjut Falkstedt, Move Energy, Netherland, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €200 million to Romanian energy distributor Delgaz Grid to modernize the electricity network in Moldova’s northeastern region. This funding, part of a €630 million investment program, will enhance energy efficiency, support … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Romania, Technology
Tagged Delgaz Grid, EIB, Electricity Network Upgrades, Ioannis Tsakiris, partnership, Romania, sustainability, Volker Raffel
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is partnering with five Croatian cities—Zagreb, Rijeka, Split, Osijek, and Varaždin—to address rising demand for social and affordable housing. Through an advisory agreement funded by the InvestEU Advisory Hub, the EIB will provide … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Croatia, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged affordable housing, Croatian Cities, EIB, Osijek, partnership, Rijeka, Split, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska, Varaždin, Zagreb
(IN BRIEF) The leaders of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) welcomed the G20’s endorsement of a roadmap aimed at reforming MDBs to address global challenges, support the Sustainable Development Goals, and enhance climate action. Key achievements in 2023 include increasing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged G20-Endorsed Roadmap EIB, Global Development Banks, Ilan Goldfajn, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EIB Group President Nadia Calviño visited Bulgaria to discuss increased financing opportunities aimed at boosting economic growth, job creation, and the country’s green transition. In partnership with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Lyudmila Petkova, the EIB Group plans to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Bulgaria, EIB Group, Lyudmila Petkova, Nadia Calviño, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Quotanda have partnered to improve access to student financing in Spain, Portugal, and Germany, mobilizing over €51 million through a €10.2 million capped guarantee backed by the InvestEU Skills and Education Portfolio … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Portugal, Spain, Technology
Tagged EIF, Europe, Germany, Lino Pujol-Soliano, Marco Marrone, partnership, PORTUGAL, Quotanda, Spain, Student Financing, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EY has launched the Integrated Global Payroll Solution, a centralized platform designed to streamline payroll, mobility, and labor law management for organizations with global workforces. The solution addresses growing challenges like increased workforce mobility and hybrid work demands, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dan Hendy, EY, Gerard Osei-Bonsu, Payroll Solution, Sheri Sullivan, Workforce Management
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has proposed comprehensive measures to the Spanish competition authority (CNMC) to secure approval for its merger with Banco Sabadell. These commitments include maintaining branch access in underserved areas, ensuring continued SME lending and credit lines for 18 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Spain
Tagged Banco Sabadell, BBVA, Comprehensive Measures, financial inclusion, MERGER, Onur Genç, partnership, SME Support
(IN BRIEF) The 12th European Small and Mid-Cap Awards, held during the SME Assembly in Budapest, celebrated exceptional SMEs that accessed capital markets through IPOs over the past two years. Organized by FESE, EuropeanIssuers, and the European Commission, the awards … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Awards, Bonifacio García-Porras, Budapest, European Small and Mid-Cap Awards, EuropeanIssuers, FESE, leadership, Luc Vansteenkiste, Petr Koblic, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) Schroders has strengthened its Media Relations Team with the appointments of Charlotte Banks and Jessye Brandon. Charlotte, an award-winning PR specialist and former journalist, will lead public markets PR, while Jessye, with extensive private markets expertise, will support … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Charlotte Banks, Jessye Brandon, leadership, Media Relations Team, Schroders
(IN BRIEF) Openbank, Grupo Santander’s digital banking platform, has launched in Mexico, offering a fully digital experience with no fees or minimum balance requirements. Its flagship product is a savings account providing up to 12.5% annual returns. Customers can also … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Digital Banking Solutions, Matías Núñez, Mexico, Openbank, partnership, Petri Nikkila, Santander Bank, Savings Account, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has launched a Shariah-compliant lifestyle investment strategy for workplace pension members, offering automated de-risking and a target drawdown glidepath to enhance retirement planning options. Developed in partnership with HSBC Asset Management, the strategy includes three funds—Global Equity … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, HSBC Asset Management, Lifestyle Investment, Olga de Tapia, partnership, Pension Options, Shariah, Umar Yaqoob
(IN BRIEF) The MFB Hungarian Development Bank has pledged €20 million to the 3SI Innovation Fund, which is led by the European Investment Fund (EIF). The fund, targeting growth-stage businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, aims to raise €180 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged EIF, Hungary, Innovation Fund, Marjut Falkstedt, MFB Hungarian Development Bank (MFB), partnership, sustainability
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