(IN BRIEF) EBRD is providing a US$ 20 million loan to Özyeğin University to finance the construction of a green-certified, earthquake-resilient student dormitory on the university’s Çekmeköy campus in Istanbul. The project aims to address the city’s growing shortage of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Non Profit, Science, Technology, Türkiye, United Kingdom
Tagged affordable student accommodation, Barış Tan, Çekmeköy campus, earthquake resilient buildings, EBRD, EBRD and Özyeğin University Partner to Address Istanbul’s Student Housing Shortage with Modern Campus Accommodation, EBRD Investment to Deliver Earthquake-Resilient and Energy-Efficient Student Dormitory at Özyeğin University, EBRD investment Türkiye, EBRD Supports Expansion of Safe and Sustainable Student Housing with New Dormitory Project in Istanbul, EDGE Standard certification, energy efficient buildings, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, green certified buildings, higher education infrastructure, İstanbul, Istanbul student population, Odile Renaud-Basso, Özyeğin University, student dormitory project, sustainable campus infrastructure, sustainable construction, Türkiye student housing, university housing development
(IN BRIEF) Empa research facilities are set to appear on Switzerland’s future banknotes after the Swiss National Bank selected a winning design concept created by the agency Emphase Sàrl. The new currency series will follow the theme “Switzerland and its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Anna Ettlin, atmospheric research, construction and energy technologies, Empa, Empa Buildings Featured in Winning Concept for Switzerland’s Next Banknote Series, Empa Research Sites to Appear on Switzerland’s Future Banknotes Following Swiss National Bank Design Competition, Emphase Sàrl, Fabienne Kilchör, Jungfraujoch research station, Mirjam Schwaller, Monte Rosa Hut, NEST research building, New Swiss Banknote Series to Highlight Empa Research Facilities as SNB Advances Future Currency Design, Sébastien Fasel, SNB, Swiss banknote series 2030s, Swiss currency design, Swiss design competition, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Swiss innovation and research, Swiss Mittelland, Swiss National Bank, Switzerland and its altitudes theme, Switzerland banknotes
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and the World Trade Organization Secretariat have signed their first cooperation agreement to promote sustainable global trade and investment. Announced at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg, the partnership combines EIB Global financing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged EIB Global, EIB Global and WTO Launch Trade and Investment Facilitation Initiative Starting in Sub-Saharan Africa, EIB Global and WTO Secretariat Establish New Initiative to Expand Investment and Trade Opportunities, EIB WTO Trade and Investment Facilitation Initiative, EU Africa investment cooperation, EU Global Gateway strategy, European Investment Bank Group, global commerce financing partnership, international trade capacity building, Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement WTO, Nadia Calviño EIB President, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala WTO Director General, regulatory reform foreign direct investment, Sub Saharan Africa trade investment partnership, sustainable trade development finance, World Trade Organization Secretariat
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has pledged more than €1 billion to finance renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030. The financing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged African Development Bank Group Sidi Ould Tah, EIB Global, EIB Pledges Major Renewable Energy Financing to Support Mission 300 Electricity Access Initiative, electricity access Africa development finance, EU Global Gateway strategy, European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis, European Investment Bank, European Investment Bank Commits Over €1 Billion to Renewable Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, hydropower solar wind energy infrastructure Africa, international development finance renewable energy Africa, Jozef Síkela International Partnerships, Mission 300 electricity initiative, Nadia Calviño, renewable energy investment Sub Saharan Africa, Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign Johannesburg, sustainable energy infrastructure Africa, World Bank Group Ajay Banga
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has appointed Naveen Mallela as Global Head of Payments, effective 4 May 2026, as part of the bank’s strategy to strengthen its global payments capabilities and modernise its cash management franchise. Based in Singapore and reporting … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged blockchain based financial infrastructure, cross border payments innovation, digital asset settlement infrastructure, global cash management services, global head of payments appointment, international banking leadership appointments, JPMorgan Chase, Kinexys blockchain platform, Mahesh Kini, Michael Spiegel, Naveen Mallela, Onyx digital payments unit, Roberto Hoornweg, Standard Chartered, Standard Chartered Expands Digital and Cross Border Payments Capabilities with New Global Head of Payments, Standard Chartered Strengthens Global Payments Strategy with Appointment of Naveen Mallela, tokenised payment systems, transaction banking strategy
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has been appointed as digital asset custodian and settlement agent for TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets platform, strengthening the partnership between the two organisations and supporting the expansion of institutional digital asset trading services. The collaboration … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged blockchain asset settlement infrastructure, crypto asset exchange institutional investors, digital asset custody services, digital finance innovation partnership, Duncan Trenholme, Financial Conduct Authority FCA crypto registration, Fusion Digital Assets, global financial market infrastructure provider, ICAP, institutional crypto trading platform, institutional digital asset markets, Liquidnet, Margaret Harwood Jones, matched principal trading digital assets, Parameta Solutions, Standard Chartered, Standard Chartered and TP ICAP Expand Digital Asset Partnership to Support Institutional Crypto Trading, TP ICAP, TP ICAP Selects Standard Chartered to Provide Custody and Settlement Services for Fusion Digital Assets, Tullett Prebon
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank will advise the Romanian Investment and Development Bank to strengthen climate-resilient water and wastewater infrastructure across Romania. The agreement, signed at the EIB Forum, includes advisory support, capacity building and project preparation assistance to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Romania, Technology
Tagged climate adaptation strategy Romania, climate resilient wastewater projects, do no significant harm principle, EIB Advisory, EIB Forum Luxembourg, EIB to Support Romania’s Water Infrastructure Modernisation Through Advisory Partnership, EU environmental legislation compliance, European Investment Bank, flood and drought resilience, green grey infrastructure, municipal water utilities financing, New EIB Agreement Strengthens Romania’s Climate Resilient Water Investment Pipeline, Romania water infrastructure, Romanian Investment and Development Bank, water security investment
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has launched its third Gender Action Plan for 2026–2030, aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in Europe and globally. The plan focuses on expanding economic opportunities for women, investing in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Technology
Tagged access to finance for women, advisory support expansion, capital markets mobilisation, EIB Group Reinforces Gender Smart Investment Strategy Through 2030 Action Framework, EU development policy, European Investment Bank Group, Gender Action Plan 2026–2030, gender equality Europe, inclusive growth strategy, inclusive infrastructure investment, Nadia Calviño, New EIB Gender Action Plan Targets Inclusive Growth and Greater Access to Finance for Women, Sustainability Awareness Bonds, women’s economic empowerment
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic investment cooperation in Italy and internationally. The agreement expands joint action in infrastructure, innovation, digitalisation, climate action, SME … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, climate mitigation and adaptation, digital transformation, economic resilience, EIB Global, EIB Group and CDP Renew Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Investment Across Italy, European Investment Bank, European Investment Bank Group, European Investment Bank Group and CDP Deepen Alliance to Advance Strategic Investment Agenda, European Investment Fund, European Union policy objectives, Infrastructure Development, InvestEU, Italy strategic investment, Memorandum of Understanding, regional cohesion, SMEs support, sustainable growth
(IN BRIEF) Flink has secured around US$100 million in new funding led by Prosus, with Btomorrow Ventures joining as a new investor. The capital will support targeted expansion and operational investments in Germany and the Netherlands following industry consolidation in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Berlin startup, Btomorrow Ventures, EBITDA profitability, European ecommerce, Flink, Flink Confirms EBITDA Profitability and Strengthens Financial Position with New Funding Round, Flink Raises US$100 Million to Accelerate Profitable Expansion in Germany and the Netherlands, Germany, grocery delivery hubs, growth capital financing, Julian Dames, market consolidation, Netherlands, online grocery market, Prosus, Quick Commerce, REWE, venture investment
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted a €60 million loan to Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad to support research, development and digital innovation initiatives focused on advanced security technologies. The funding will support investments in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, integrated … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged Antonio Lorenzo, artificial intelligence, corporate lending, Cybersecurity, defence capabilities, digital transformation, EIB, EU investment programme, European Investment Bank, European Investment Bank and Prosegur Expand Cooperation with New Financing for Technology and Security Innovation, innovation financing, Maite Rodríguez, Prosegur, Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad, Prosegur Secures €60 Million EIB Loan to Advance Innovation in Cybersecurity and Integrated Security Solutions, Prosegur Tech Ventures, research and development, Security Services, security technology, Spain technology sector, TechEU programme
(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics will host two investor and analyst webcasts in March 2026 covering strategic developments in artificial intelligence and sensing technologies. The first session, led by Remi El-Ouazzane, will address the company’s role in cloud-based AI infrastructure, while the … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Analyst Webcast, APMS Group, artificial intelligence, autonomous devices, Cloud AI, Energy management, integrated device manufacturer, intelligent sensing, investor webcast, Marco Cassis, MDRF Group, physical AI, Remi El-Ouazzane, renewable electricity, Semiconductor industry, semiconductors, smart mobility, STM, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics Announces Investor Webcast Series Highlighting AI Infrastructure and Intelligent Sensing Innovation, STMicroelectronics Investor Events to Showcase Cloud AI Capabilities and Next Generation Intelligent Sensing Technologies, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Air Astana Group has committed to purchasing 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft in its largest direct aircraft order to date, consisting of five A320neo and twenty A321neo jets. The order marks two decades since the airline began operating … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged A320neo, A321LR, A321neo, Air Astana, Air Astana and FlyArystan to Benefit from Major Airbus A320neo Family Fleet Expansion Program, Air Astana Group, Air Astana Group Secures Large Airbus Aircraft Order to Expand Capacity and Modernise Its Fleet, Airbus, Airbus A320neo Family, aircraft acquisition, airline expansion, aviation industry, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Central Asia airlines, commercial aircraft, fleet modernisation, FlyArystan, fuel efficiency, Kazakhstan aviation market, Peter Foster, SAF, sustainable aviation fuel
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Austrian Hotel and Tourism Bank have launched a joint financing initiative worth up to €100 million to support small and medium-sized tourism businesses across Austria. The EIB will provide €50 million, matched … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Small Business, Technology, Travel
Tagged Austria tourism, Austrian Hotel and Tourism Bank, BMWET, climate action financing, EIB, EIB and Austrian Hotel and Tourism Bank Launch €100 Million Financing Program to Support Tourism SMEs Across Austria, Elisabeth Zehetner, energy efficiency investments, European Investment Bank, European Investment Bank and ÖHT Expand Longstanding Partnership with New Tourism Financing Initiative in Austria, Federal Commercial Tourism Promotion Scheme, hospitality sector Austria, hotel financing, Karl Nehammer, Matthias Matzer, OeHT, ÖHT, SME financing, sustainable tourism, tourism financing, tourism industry Austria, tourism investment, tourism SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group provided almost €1.5 billion in financing to Ukraine in 2025, representing the largest annual support package since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The funding, delivered in cooperation with the Ukrainian government … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Small Business, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Alyona Shkrum, EIB Group, EIB Group Mobilises €1.5 Billion in 2025 to Support Ukraine’s Essential Services and Long-Term Recovery, EIB Group Provides Record €1.5 Billion Financing Package to Support Ukraine’s Infrastructure and Economy in 2025, energy security, EU guarantees, EU integration, European Commission, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, infrastructure financing, Katarína Mathernová, municipal heating, Nadia Calviño, Naftogaz Ukraine, Norway contribution, Olga Zykova, public services, reconstruction funding, SMEs Ukraine, Ukraine Facility, Ukraine financing, Ukraine recovery, Ukrhydroenergo, wartime financing, Yegor Perelygin
(IN BRIEF) AFRY Management Consulting has published an analysis warning that the planned expiration of grid fee exemptions in Germany in 2029 could threaten the economic viability of battery energy storage projects. The study finds that battery storage investments can … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, AFRY Analysis Highlights Importance of Grid Fee Exemptions for Future Battery Storage Investments in Germany, AFRY Management Consulting, Allgemeine Netzentgeltsystematik Strom AgNes, battery energy storage systems BESS, Carlos Perez Linkenheil, electricity grid reform, energy storage investment, Flexible Connection Agreements FCA, Germany energy market, Germany Grid Fee Reform Could Determine Future Viability of Merchant Battery Storage Projects AFRY Finds, grid fees, merchant battery storage, renewable energy integration
(IN BRIEF) Pakistan’s blasphemy laws have expanded into a digitally driven enforcement system in which online expression can lead to capital charges, creating a pervasive climate of fear reinforced by both legal penalties and mob violence. The sharp rise in … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, European Union, Government, International Trade, Law, Politics
Tagged Afghanistan, Asim Munir, Blasphemy Business Group, blasphemy laws, capital punishment, cybercrime legislation, death penalty for blasphemy, democracy, digital repression, digital surveillance, diplomatic credibility, doctrinal state, economic survival, European Union, freedom of expression, freedom of speech, Gaza, geopolitical pressure, GSP Plus, human rights, ideological control, ideological legitimacy, International Stabilization Force, Iran, Israel normalization, legal system, military establishment, mob violence, North Korea, online expression, Orwell 1984, Pakistan, reform debate, religious law, religious minorities, Saudi Arabia, Security Policy, social media monitoring, Tehreek e Labbaik Pakistan TLP, theological enforcement, United States, vigilante violence, Western markets
(IN BRIEF) HSBC reported strong underlying financial performance in 2025 with revenue rising to $68.3 billion and profit before tax reaching $29.9 billion despite significant one-off charges. Excluding notable items, profit before tax increased to $36.6 billion and return on … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Bank of Communications, banking sector, CET1 capital ratio, Corporate and Institutional Banking, credit losses, dividend payout, financial results 2025, Georges Elhedery, global banking strategy, Hang Seng Bank, HSBC, HSBC Announces Strong 2025 Financial Performance and Updated Targets for Revenue and Returns, HSBC Strengthens Growth Strategy with Improved Earnings Performance and Higher Profitability Ambitions, net interest income, profit before tax, return on tangible equity RoTE, revenue growth, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) BBVA is strengthening its presence in the United States through a focused Corporate and Investment Banking strategy that prioritizes selective growth, senior-level engagement and disciplined risk management. The bank is expanding its relationships with large corporates and financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Spain, Technology
Tagged asset-backed securities, battery storage, BBVA, BBVA Corporate and Investment Banking, BBVA Expands Corporate and Investment Banking Platform in the United States with Selective Growth Strategy, BBVA Reinforces U.S. Banking Franchise Through Strategic Focus on Corporates Financial Institutions and Project Finance, corporate banking, cross border banking, data center financing, financial institutions, HOUSTON, infrastructure finance, Investment Banking, New York, Project Finance, Regina Gil, S&P 500, securitisation, solar energy, structured finance, United States, US Private Placement
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has introduced a conversational banking application within ChatGPT that allows users in Italy and Germany to access information about banking products and services directly through the AI assistant. The application enables customers to explore and compare accounts, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI applications, AI banking, bank accounts, banking technology, BBVA, BBVA Integrates Digital Banking Services into ChatGPT Through New Conversational Application, BBVA Introduces AI Driven ChatGPT Application to Enhance Customer Access to Digital Banking Services, ChatGPT, Conversational AI, customer experience, digital banking, digital banks, financial services innovation, fintech innovation, generative AI, Germany, Italy, Murat Kalkan, OpenAI, Payment cards, savings products
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