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EBRD Partners with Bank Eskhata to Bolster Tajik Businesses with $5 Million Loans

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is collaborating with Tajikistan’s largest private lender, Bank Eskhata, to enhance the sustainability of Tajik businesses. Under their risk-sharing agreement, EBRD will share half the risk on two loans totaling … Read the full press release

EBRD and EU Partner with ProCredit Bank to Boost Georgian MSMEs with $10 Million Loan for Green Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are intensifying their support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Georgia through a partnership with ProCredit Bank. ProCredit Bank, a trusted EBRD partner … Read the full press release

EU’s €3 Million Injection Powers Energy Efficiency in Ukrainian Public Buildings

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated €3 million to the Ukrainian government as part of the EIB Ukraine Solidarity Urgent Response package. The funds will be used to implement energy-saving renovations in 18 public healthcare and educational … Read the full press release

BBVA’s Commitment to Rewarding Its 750,000 Retail Shareholders

(IN BRIEF) BBVA, with over 750,000 retail shareholders, places a strong emphasis on creating value for its individual investors who collectively hold 39.3 percent of the bank’s shares. The remaining shares are owned by institutional investors, including investment and pension … Read the full press release

UniCredit S.p.A. Completes First Tranche of Share Buy-Back Program

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has successfully concluded the First Tranche of its share buy-back program, which was initiated on October 30, 2023, following authorization from the Shareholders’ Meeting on October 27, 2023. The buy-back program aimed to purchase UniCredit’s ordinary … Read the full press release

Enea AB Repurchases 22,505 Shares as Part of Capital Structure Adjustment Plan

(IN BRIEF) Between December 18 and 22, 2023, Enea AB (publ) has repurchased a total of 22,505 of its own shares (ISIN: SE0009697220) as part of the share buyback program initiated with authorization from the Annual General Meeting in 2023. … Read the full press release

SSAB AB Repurchases 1.8 Million Shares as Part of Capital Structure Adjustment

(IN BRIEF) Between December 18 and 22, 2023, SSAB AB (publ) has repurchased a total of 1,848,850 of its own shares, consisting of 466,854 shares of series A and 1,381,996 shares of series B. This buyback is part of a … Read the full press release

Yokohama Port Collaborates with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Maersk to Develop Green Methanol Bunkering Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The City of Yokohama, in partnership with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) and Maersk, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the creation of green methanol bunkering infrastructure at the Port of Yokohama in Japan, which houses … Read the full press release

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) Adopts Adjusted Capital Policy to Address Expected Losses

(IN BRIEF) De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has come to an agreement with the Dutch State regarding its anticipated temporary but significant losses in the upcoming years. These losses are a result of increases in key policy rates aimed at combating … Read the full press release

Maersk Joins Forces with Yokohama and Mitsubishi for Green Methanol Bunkering in Japan

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has signed an MoU with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) to collaborate on establishing green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama, Japan. This partnership aligns with Maersk’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Repurchase of 156,771 Own Shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) On December 22, 2023, Outokumpu successfully concluded the repurchase of its own shares in accordance with its share buyback program, as previously announced on November 29, 2023. The program, authorized by the Annual General Meeting, allows for the … Read the full press release

Terna Achieves Milestones in Governance and Tax Transparency, Gains Admission to Italian Tax Scheme

(IN BRIEF) Terna, Italy’s national power grid operator, has achieved noteworthy milestones by securing the “UNI Pdr 104 2021” certification for robust administrative and tax governance and being admitted to the Italian Revenue Agency’s Collaborative Compliance tax scheme. The certification, … Read the full press release

Norsk Hydro ASA’s Share Buyback Program Doubles Owned Shares, Now Holds 1.42% of the Company’s Total

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro ASA has provided an update on its share buyback program, which commenced on September 22, 2023, and is scheduled to conclude on February 29, 2024. The program’s recent transactions include the purchase of 75,309 shares on … Read the full press release

Aviva Expects £80 Million Boost in Singlife Sale Proceeds Due to Sumitomo Deal

(IN BRIEF) Aviva plc has announced its anticipation of an additional £80 million in proceeds from the sale of its stake in Singapore Life Holdings Pte Ltd (Singlife) to Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, as Sumitomo Life agreed to acquire TPG’s … Read the full press release

International Consortium Invests $455 Million in Damietta Port’s Container Terminal Expansion in Egypt

(IN BRIEF) An international consortium of institutions is lending vital support to the development of a second container terminal at Damietta Port in Egypt, a project set to triple the port’s container capacity and enhance its competitiveness. The project is … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Turkish Metal Casting Company Kutes in Transition to Sustainable Energy with Risk-Sharing Agreement

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with Türkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi (TSKB), a development bank, to support Kutes, a prominent Turkish metal casting company, in its shift toward sustainable energy practices. TSKB is providing … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Santander Collaborate on Securitisation Deal to Boost Green Mortgages and Energy Efficiency Investments in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and European Investment Fund, has partnered with Santander in a synthetic securitisation transaction aimed at supporting energy efficiency investments in Spain. The initiative focuses on financing the … Read the full press release

EIB and Pekao Leasing Strengthen Collaboration with €68 Million Agreement to Boost Sustainable Growth in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Pekao Leasing, a subsidiary of Bank Pekao S.A., have formalized an agreement worth €68 million, reinforcing their long-standing partnership. This loan from the EIB will empower Pekao Leasing to offer new financing … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €29 Million Loan to Arteche for Advancing Energy Sector Solutions and Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €29 million loan agreement with Arteche, a Spanish company specializing in electrical equipment and solutions for the energy sector. This InvestEU-backed loan will support Arteche’s research, development, and innovation efforts, … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €475 Million Loan for Brussels’ Metro Line Expansion to Improve Public Transportation and Air Quality

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Brussels Capital Region have signed a €475 million loan agreement to enhance Brussels’ public transportation infrastructure by upgrading the existing underground tram connection between the Albert and Gare du Nord/Noordstation stops … Read the full press release