(IN BRIEF) Aktia, a Finnish asset manager, bank, and life insurer, announces the inclusion of “Empowering employee experience” as a strategic priority alongside other refined targets. CEO Juha Hammarén emphasizes the pivotal role of employees in driving excellent customer experience … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Aktia, Employee Experience, Juha Hammarén, Strategic Priorities
(IN BRIEF) Three SEB funds have been recognized at the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards – Europe for their outstanding risk-adjusted returns in the Nordic and Swedish equities categories. SEB Nordenfond and SEB Sverigefond received awards for best risk-adjusted return in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) David Brupbacher is set to take on the role of Head of IT and Member of the Executive Board at SIX Group starting July 1, 2024, replacing Christoph Landis, who will retire later in the year. Brupbacher, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, Christoph Landis, David Brupbacher, Head of IT, Jos Dijsselhof, leadership, SIX
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Billerud Aktiebolag (publ) have finalized a SEK 400 million investment loan agreement to support Billerud’s research and development (R&D) activities from 2023 to 2026. Billerud, a leading Swedish paper and packaging materials … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged André Küüsvek, Andrei Krés, Billerud Aktiebolag, NIB, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Packaging R&D, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) President Nadia Calviño of the European Investment Bank (EIB) engages with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu, and Minister of Finance Marcel-Ioan Boloş to explore strategic investment opportunities. The discussions, following a record year of EIB … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Romania
Tagged EIB, Future Investment Priorities, Ion-Marcel Ciolacu, Klaus Iohannis, leadership, Marcel-Ioan Boloş, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Romania, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Finansinspektionen (FI) mortgage report released reveals the ongoing pressure faced by Swedish households, exacerbated by rising interest rates and other expenses amidst a recessionary economy. The report indicates a significant decline in new mortgagors compared to previous … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Daniel Barr, Economic Recession, FI, Financial, Households, investment, mortgage
(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has partnered with Regulatory Technology specialist AlphaOmega to offer a PRIIPs reporting service for clients of its Private Equity Real Estate Solutions business line. Available through the Connect Store, CACEIS’ online marketplace, the service provides clients with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AlphaOmega, Antoine Capone, CACEIS, Client Services, Connect Store, Credit Agricole, Luxembourg, partnership, PRIIP, Sabine Iacono
(IN BRIEF) Nestled in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia’s popular health resort, the Alaska Hotel is attracting visitors with its renowned Armenian hospitality and a commitment to sustainability. With support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Alaska Hotel, Armenia, EBRD, EU, investment, partnership, Solar, sustainability, Tsaghkadzor, Tsolak Hakobyan
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Uganda’s Housing Finance Bank (HFB) have joined forces to provide a €50 million investment aimed at supporting private sector entities, particularly SMEs, in Uganda. With a special focus on gender inclusion, at … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Edward Claessen, European Investment Bank, Housing Finance Bank, Jan Sadek, Michael Mugabi, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Uganda, Women Entrepreneurship
(IN BRIEF) TowerCo of Africa Uganda has secured a US$40 million financing package from European development finance partners to spearhead the installation of 506 new telecom towers in rural areas of Uganda. This initiative, supported by the European Investment Bank, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Belgian Investment Company, Development Bank of Austria, EIB, Geoffrey Donnels Oketayot, Jan Sadek, Nada Shall, partnership, Sabine Gaber, sustainability, telecom infrastructure, Thomas Östros, TowerCo of Africa, Uganda
(IN BRIEF) NIB and Nooa Savings Bank Ltd have entered into a EUR 10 million loan agreement aimed at financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Finland. The seven-year maturity loan will support Nooa Savings Bank’s strategic objectives of growing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged André Küüsvek, NIB, Nooa Savings Bank, partnership, Pekka Haajanen, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) ING has published its 2023 Annual Report, offering stakeholders an overview of its strategy, business activities, and performance throughout the year. Despite facing numerous challenges such as geopolitical tensions, economic shocks, and climate-related disasters, ING has navigated successfully … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged 2023 Annual Report, Financial, ING, investment, Karl Guha, resilience, Steven van Rijswijk, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Allianz Trade has introduced Allianz Trade Pay, a suite of services tailored to the needs of B2B e-commerce activities. This new offering encompasses various solutions, including trade credit insurance, fraud protection, digital buyer onboarding, and instant financing through … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Allianz Trade, Allianz Trade Pay, B2B E-commerce, Financial, François Burtin, payment solutions
(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital’s private markets investment division announces its intention to launch a UK venture and growth Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF) with a £300 million cornerstone investment, backed by the British Business Bank (BBB) and Phoenix Group. This initiative, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Andy Briggs, Growth Fund, investment, Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF), partnership, Peter Harrison, Schroders, UK Venture
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Centenary Rural Development Bank Ltd (CERUDEB) have unveiled a landmark €100 million investment aimed at bolstering private sector enterprises in Uganda, particularly focusing on women borrowers and rural microenterprises. With 50% of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged CERUDEB, Edward Claessen, EIB, Jan Sadek, Mr. Fabian Kasi, partnership, President Museveni, Rural Enterprises, SMEs, sustainability, Uganda, women entrepreneurs
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is collaborating with Sunfire, a German-based company, to support the development of solid oxide electrolysers for green hydrogen production in industrial applications. Through a venture debt loan of up to €100 million, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged EIB, green hydrogen production, Iliana Ivanova, Nicola Beer, Nils Aldag, partnership, Sunfire, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Otua Group have collaborated on a €40 million loan to facilitate the construction of a new recycling plant for automotive waste plastics and the upgrade of existing metal waste processing facilities. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Amaia Trebiño, Antonio Lorenzo, EIB, investment, Otua Group, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A milestone development has unfolded as Austrian government bonds become continuously tradable on the Vienna Stock Exchange, allowing investors to engage in buying and selling activities throughout trading hours. Market makers such as Erste Group and Raiffeisen Bank … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO introduces its new brand campaign, centered around the theme of new beginnings, reflecting its commitment to supporting clients in various life events and financial decisions. The campaign, launched with the tagline ‘For Every New Beginning’, emphasizes … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News
Tagged 'For Every New Beginning', ABN Amro, brand campaign, Patrick Kuijsters
(IN BRIEF) Henkel reports strong business performance for 2023, with sales reaching 21.5 billion euros and a significant increase in operating profit (EBIT) by 10.2 percent, alongside other notable achievements. The company’s purposeful growth agenda, including the accelerated merger of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Carsten Knobel, Financial, Henkel, investment
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