(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has integrated Nephelai’s machine learning solution into its Middle-office Trade Management services as part of its broader digital transformation strategy. The AI-powered solution helps automate transaction processes, reducing settlement failures by detecting and correcting anomalies, thereby improving … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI-Powered Solution, CACEIS, Éléonore de Vial, Nephelai, Sandrine Legrand, Trade Management
(IN BRIEF) EPI (European Payments Initiative) has launched Wero, a new instant digital payment wallet in France. This app enables users to send and receive money instantly using just a phone number or email, with transactions processed in less than … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, digital payments, EPI (European Payments Initiative), France, Groupe BPCE, Instant Payment Wallet, Martina Weimert, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, Thierry Laborde, wero
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the winners of the 2024 AgVenture Startup Competition, recognizing innovative startups that are developing green technology solutions for the agriculture and food sectors. The winners—Proofminder, Green Growth, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 AgVenture Startup Competition, Agrifood Sector, Andrew D. Ive, Awards, EBRD, Ervin Luga, Green Tech Innovations, leadership, Natalia Zhukova, Spain, sustainability, winners
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has received its first contributions to the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Innovation Fund from Poland’s BGK and the Czech Republic’s NRI, with each institution committing €20 million. This fund aims to raise €180 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Technology
Tagged Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Czech Republic, EIF, Innovation Fund, Martin Potůček, Mirosław Czekaj, National Development Investment (Národní rozvojová investiční / NRI), partnership, Poland, Roger Havenith, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and CriteriaCaixa have signed an €80 million loan agreement to finance the construction of the CaixaResearch Institute in Barcelona. This interdisciplinary research center, spearheaded by “la Caixa” Foundation, will focus on immunology and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Science, Spain, Technology
Tagged Ángel Simón, Antonio Vila, CaixaResearch Institute, EIB, Immunology Research Center, Jean-Christophe Laloux, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has been recognized as the best bank for foreign exchange (FX) services in both Asia Pacific and Western Europe by Euromoney. The award, part of Euromoney’s prestigious Foreign Exchange Survey, highlights Deutsche Bank’s ability to innovate … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Ashok Das, Asia Pacific, Awards, best FX bank, Deutsche Bank, Euromoney, Ollie Jerome, Western Europe
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has played a key role in helping China’s Ministry of Finance issue €2 billion in international sovereign bonds, marking China’s return to the euro bond market since 2021. The dual-tranche offering, which included three- and seven-year … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged CHINA, Deutsche Bank, Euro Market, partnership, Rose Zhu, Samuel Fischer, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has formed a strategic partnership with investment firm KKR, committing $200 million to support KKR’s Global Climate Strategy, which focuses on large-scale climate infrastructure projects like energy transition and electrification. The partnership, announced during Climate Week in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged BBVA, Global Climate Projects, investment, Javier Rodríguez Soler, KKR, Low-Carbon Infrastructure, partnership, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has launched CCH iFirm Validate, a new cloud-based module designed to enhance audit processes by using blockchain technology for secure and efficient bank confirmations and account verifications. This tool simplifies traditionally manual tasks, allowing auditors to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged audits, Bas Kniphorst, Blockchain-Powered Validation, CCH iFirm®, Wolters Kluwer
(IN BRIEF) Santander has expanded its Santander X platform for SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs, offering free training and discounts on essential business services. The initiative aims to support companies in adapting to the challenges of the digital market. Registration is … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Spain, Technology
Tagged Discounts, entrepreneurs, Free Training, Rafael Hernández, Santander, Santander X, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc is acquiring full ownership of Prudential Zenith Life Insurance in Nigeria, enhancing its position in the country and strengthening its bancassurance partnership with Zenith Bank. This move supports Prudential’s strategy to grow its presence in high-potential … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Emmanuel Aryee Mokobi, Nigeria, partnership, Prudential, Solmaz Altin, sustainability, Zenith Life
(IN BRIEF) Prudential has entered into a strategic partnership with Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), enabling the company to offer Syariah-compliant life insurance through BSI’s extensive network starting in 2025. This collaboration is seen as a key step for Prudential to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Anil Wadhwani, ASEAN Market, Bank Syariah Indonesia, partnership, Prudential, Solmaz Altin, sustainability, Syariah Insurance
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has invested €10 million in a €250 million, 6-year Green MREL-eligible bond issued by Denmark’s Spar Nord Bank. This bond helps the bank meet EU regulatory requirements for loss absorption and capital recovery … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged André Küüsvek, Denmark, investment, NIB, partnership, SME, Spar Nord Bank, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) FTSE Russell has launched two new fixed income indices, the FTSE Fixed Income TPI Climate Transition Index Series and the FTSE Fixed Income TPI Focused Glidepath Index Series. These indices aim to support investors in meeting their climate … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A new partnership between the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), backed by the EU’s InvestEU program, will provide DKK 300 million in loans to Danish businesses within the creative and … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Belgium, Business, Denmark, Economy, Entertainment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged creative, cultural, Denmark, EIF, EU, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Signe Thustrup Kreiner
(IN BRIEF) Germany’s consumer sentiment showed a slight improvement in September 2024, according to the latest GfK report. After a significant drop the previous month, income expectations and willingness to buy have increased, resulting in a modest rise in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged consumer, economy, Financial, Germany, GfK, Rolf Bürkl
(IN BRIEF) The EIB has granted €220 million to Nexi Group to support innovation in Europe’s digital payments sector. The funding will help drive the development of modernized payment solutions, job creation, and sustainability initiatives, reflecting Nexi’s commitment to ESG … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Bernardo Mingrone, digital payment, EIB, Europe, Gelsomina Vigliotti, INNOVATION, Nexi Group, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The CBI has appointed Ruth Cairnie and Lesley Ann Nash as Non-Executive Directors to its Board. Both bring extensive experience in private and public sectors, strengthening the CBI’s leadership as it continues its mission to represent UK businesses. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Business, CBI, government, leadership, Lesley Ann Nash, Rupert Soames, Ruth Cairnie, Victoria Cochrane
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with Arion Bank to provide up to €100 million in new lending to around 40 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Small Mid-Caps in Iceland. Backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Métropole Européenne de Lille has secured a €245 million green loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize its urban transport system, alongside a €31.5 million grant from the European Commission. This joint financing will support … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Damien Castelain, EIB, European Commission, France, Métropole Européenne de Lille, Mobility Initiative, partnership, sustainability, TRANSPORT
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