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EIB Provides €10 Million Loan to Boost Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in Mozambique

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement to support women entrepreneurs in Mozambique. This financing will facilitate a new €20 million facility by Moza Banco, focusing on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €500 Million Loan to Enexis for Dutch Electricity Grid Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €500 million loan to Dutch distribution system operator (DSO) Enexis to fund its electricity network expansion efforts in the Netherlands. Enexis plans to upgrade and expand its infrastructure, encompassing medium-voltage … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Commits €24.15 Million for Sustainable Development in Loures Municipality

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the municipality of Loures have entered into an agreement for the initial €24.15 million portion of a €100 million framework loan. This funding is earmarked to enhance the city’s services, improve living … Read the full press release

Airbus SE Shares Buyback Updates for Funding Employee Share Ownership Plan

(IN BRIEF) Airbus SE has provided an update on its share buyback transactions, which are carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council. These transactions are part of a share buyback program … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchases Under €50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) On December 20, 2023, Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share repurchases as part of its buyback program. The buyback program, announced on November 29, 2023, allowed the company to repurchase up to 11 million shares with a maximum … Read the full press release

Orange Spain and Ericsson Collaborate to Introduce Groundbreaking Private 5G Networks for B2B Sector in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Orange Spain and Ericsson are embarking on a historic partnership to introduce private 5G networks for the B2B sector in Spain. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to empower businesses to deploy their own private 5G networks, offering real-time automation, … Read the full press release

INEOS Inovyn Expands PVC Portfolio with Low Carbon and Recycled Products

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn has announced an expansion of its PVC portfolio, introducing new products designed to address society’s everyday needs with a reduced carbon footprint and increased recycled content. The company’s BIOVYNTM, a bio-attributed PVC, aims to become carbon-neutral, … Read the full press release

SIX Launches ETF QOD Europe, Expanding Access to European ETF Markets

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced a new service extension to its Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) franchise called “Quote-on-Demand Europe” (QOD Europe). This innovative trading service allows clients to trade ETFs listed on primary exchanges like the London Stock … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Acquires EUR 765,290 Worth of Its Own Shares in Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Finnish stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu has concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 169,994 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.5 per share. The program, which had been … Read the full press release

Entrevias Inaugurates Two New Sections of SP-333 Highway, Enhancing Mobility in São Paulo State

(IN BRIEF) Entrevias Concessionária de Rodovias, the operator of 570 kilometers of highways in São Paulo’s Ribeirão Preto and Marília regions, has officially opened two new sections of the SP-333 highway, known as Rodovia Rachid Rayes, spanning from km 337 … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Nigeria Strengthen Long-Term Partnership, Commit to Emissions Reduction

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies’ Chairman and CEO, Patrick Pouyanné, met with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reaffirm the enduring partnership between TotalEnergies and Nigeria. Over the past decade, TotalEnergies has been the largest private energy investor in Nigeria, with significant … Read the full press release

2Africa Subsea Cable Extends to Canary Islands, Enhancing Global Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) The world’s largest subsea cable system, 2Africa, has expanded to the Canary Islands, improving connectivity and providing additional capacity for global telecommunications services. In collaboration with Vodafone and the Council of Tenerife, the cable system landed on the … Read the full press release

Indosuez Wealth Management Reveals Investment Outlook for 2024: A Year Full of Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management has presented its investment outlook for 2024 during its Global Outlook presentation. As 2023 concludes with decreasing inflation and monetary policy normalization, the year 2024 is expected to offer promising prospects for investors. Key insights … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Secures Conditional Automated Driving License in Beijing, Paving the Way for Safe and Reliable Automated Driving in China

(IN BRIEF) On December 16, Mercedes-Benz achieved a significant milestone by obtaining conditional approval for its Level 3 conditionally automated driving system in Beijing, becoming one of the first automakers to do so. The automaker plans to conduct tests of … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches Risk-Sharing Framework with ProCredit Bank Kosovo to Boost SME Financing and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has initiated a risk-sharing framework for Kosovan banks, with ProCredit Bank Kosovo (PCBK) becoming the first partner bank to join. This framework allows the EBRD to share partner banks’ exposure … Read the full press release

Crisis-Resilient Partnership: EBRD Grants €150 Million Loan to Ukrenergo for Ukraine’s Energy Security Amid Ongoing Conflict

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €150 million sovereign-backed loan to Ukraine’s electricity transmission company, Ukrenergo, as part of a comprehensive effort to support Ukraine’s energy security amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €200 Million Loan for Vital Nervión River Tunnel Project in Bilbao’s Metropolitan Area

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has inked a €200 million loan agreement with Interbiak, a public entity under the Department for Infrastructure and Territorial Development of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia. This financing will facilitate the construction of … Read the full press release

African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation Takes Major Strides Toward Building a Self-Reliant African Pharmaceutical Industry

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development for Africa’s pharmaceutical sector, the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government have signed a host country agreement, paving the way for the Foundation’s operationalization. The Foundation has also forged a memorandum of … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €175 Million Loan to Northern Fiber Holding Group for Northern Germany Fiber Optic Network Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a significant €175 million loan to Northern Fiber Holding Group (NFH) to support the expansion of its fiber optic network in northern Germany. This funding, in addition to the €240 million … Read the full press release

EIB’s Financing Initiatives in the Western Balkans Drive Job Growth and Investment, New Study Reveals

(IN BRIEF) A recent study, titled “The impact of the EIB’s intermediated lending to businesses in the Western Balkans,” assesses the effect of the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) intermediated lending on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, … Read the full press release