(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO announces the publication of an updated Green Bond Framework and Second Party Opinion on its corporate website, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable finance. As one of the first banks in Europe to issue green bonds in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged ABN Amro, Financial, green bond framework, investment, sustainability, Sustainable Finance
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group announces a robust year of activity in Croatia for 2023, committing €464 million in financing to support economic and social cohesion, green transition, and digital transformation. This brings the total investment in Croatia over the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged CROATIA, EIB, EIF, green investments, partnership, sustainability, sustainable growth, Teresa Czerwinska
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring its own shares across various trading venues. With meticulous detail provided on the number of shares, weighted average prices, and total costs, the company has demonstrated transparency in its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, investment, OUTOKUMPU OYJ, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group’s Advisory Services, in collaboration with the Czech Ministries of Finance and Regional Development, is set to tackle the housing shortage affecting approximately 270,000 people in Czechia. The partnership aims to develop a strategic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Czech Republic, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged affordable housing, Czech Republic, Czechia, European Investment Bank, Ivan Bartoš, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In 2023, the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) made significant investments totaling €1.88 billion in the Czech Republic, focusing on initiatives to enhance regional development, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability. The largest loan, amounting to €985 million, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Czech Republic, Czechia, EIB Group, EIF, Greener Infrastructure, INNOVATION, investment, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, small businesses, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) With support from the InvestEU programme, the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Catalan Finance Institute (ICF) have entered into a capped portfolio guarantee agreement to leverage €64 million in financing for social enterprises and entities in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Catalonia, Creative Sector, EIF, Institut Català de Finances (ICF), InvestEU programme, Marjut Falkstedt, Nicolas Schmit, partnership, SMEs, social enterprises, sustainability, Vanessa Servera
(IN BRIEF) The latest NatWest Regional PMI® survey reveals a positive start to the year for most areas of the UK, with business activity expanding across ten out of twelve regions and nations. London and the West Midlands led the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged economic growth, Financial, investment, NatWest, PMI Survey, Sebastian Burnside, UK Regions
(IN BRIEF) The NatWest and Beauhurst Startup Index released today unveils a landmark year for entrepreneurship in the UK, with over 900,000 new companies incorporated, marking a record high. Despite economic challenges such as inflation and operational costs, the surge … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Beauhurst, Henry Whorwood, James Holian, NatWest, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, UK Entrepreneurship
(IN BRIEF) EQT X has achieved a significant milestone, with expectations to be 30-35% invested based on its target fund size, subject to regulatory approvals. This development signals progress for EQT X, highlighting its commitment to strategic investments. However, it’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged EQT, EQT X, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) In its latest move, Outokumpu has finalized the repurchase of its own shares as per the announced buyback program. On February 9, 2024, the company acquired 877 shares at an average price of 4.114 EUR per share, amounting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Outokumpu, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Credit Suisse AG, UBS Switzerland AG, and other Swiss banks have collectively increased their financing commitment to the Cotton, Spinning, Weaving & Garment Holding Co in Cairo, Egypt, to EUR 375 million as part of the country’s textile … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Yara, a leading fertilizer company, announced its fourth-quarter financial results, revealing a decline in earnings compared to the previous year due to lower market prices and one-off position effects. Despite this, the company’s EBITDA stood at USD 586 … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged earnings, Financial, investment, Svein Tore Holsether, Yara
(IN BRIEF) Barclays Bank UK PLC has announced its agreement to acquire Tesco’s retail banking business, marking a significant strategic move to expand its offerings and distribution channels in the UK. This acquisition, along with an exclusive long-term partnership to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Barclays, C.S. Venkatakrishnan, Ken Murphy, Partnership Deal, Tesco Retail Banking Business
(IN BRIEF) Barclays reinforces its dedication to addressing climate change by releasing a revised Climate Change Statement and unveiling a Transition Finance Framework. The updated statement outlines stringent measures, including restrictions on financing for certain energy projects and requirements for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, climate change, climate commitment, Daniel Hanna, Energy Transition Group, Finance Framework, Laura Barlow, Mike Cormier, partnership, sustainability, transition
(IN BRIEF) BASF, in line with its global strategy for 1,4-butanediol (BDO), commenced the process to divest its shares from joint venture companies in Korla, China, due to environmental concerns and evolving market dynamics. The decision follows an assessment of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged BASF, CHINA, divestment, sustainability, Xinjiang Joint Ventures
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) collaborates with Deutsche Leasing Romania IFN SA (DLRO) to finalize a synthetic securitization transaction worth €335 million, aimed at mitigating credit risk and enhancing lending capacity for DLRO, which in turn … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Romania, Small Business
Tagged Climate Action, Deutsche Leasing Romania, EIB Group, EIF, Kyriacos Kakouris, Laurentiu Zaharia, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Romania, Small Business Financing, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, the financing arm of the European Investment Bank outside the EU, set a milestone by investing €1.2 billion in the Western Balkans in 2023, aiming to catalyze over €6 billion in new investments. The funds are … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, EIB Global, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Western Balkans
(IN BRIEF) Saab releases its year-end report for 2023, showcasing significant growth and positive performance indicators. President and CEO Micael Johansson highlights the company’s successful navigation through a changing market reality, with notable increases in orders, sales, and investments in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Financial, investment, Micael Johansson, Saab, Strategy Execution Update, Year-End Report
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading stainless steel manufacturer, has successfully concluded the repurchase of its own shares according to the schedule outlined on February 8, 2024. The company disclosed the completion of share repurchases across various trading venues, totaling 9,603 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, investment, OUTOKUMPU OYJ, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group has announced the appointment of Emma Crystal as the new CEO of its Wealth Businesses, which include Coutts, pending regulatory approval. With a background in Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and extensive experience in Wealth Management … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, CEO, Coutts, Emma Crystal, leadership, Lord Remnant, NatWest Group, Paul Thwaite, Wealth Businesses
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