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Alfa Laval Joins Circular Initiative to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has been invited to participate in the Circular Initiative for the third time, a collaborative platform aimed at advancing the transition toward a circular economy. The gathering brings together leaders from various sectors committed to promoting … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Reports Strong Revenue Growth and Ambitious Investment Plans

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann, the multinational media conglomerate, has announced a 1.9 percent increase in group revenues, reaching €14.6 billion, with organic growth at 0.8 percent. This growth is attributed to successful contributions from various divisions, including Penguin Random House, BMG, … Read the full press release

Holcim’s Bold European Decarbonization Roadmap Aims for Profitable Growth

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has revealed an ambitious decarbonization roadmap for Europe, as part of its strategy to achieve profitable growth while reducing its carbon footprint. At an investor day event in Switzerland, the company outlined its targets, including surpassing CHF … Read the full press release

EU Announces €902 Million Support Package for Jordan, Focusing on Education, Water Infrastructure, and Economic Development

(IN BRIEF) The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan to Brussels and discussed recent regional developments. During the visit, the EU announced a substantial support package for Jordan worth €902 million, … Read the full press release

EIB and European Commission to Triple Advisory Assistance for Western Balkans and Turkey

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission have announced a new agreement that will triple the EIB’s advisory assistance for the Western Balkans and potentially Turkey under the JASPERS program. This agreement includes the largest-ever budget … Read the full press release

ING Repurchases Over 3.8 Million Shares as Part of €2.5 Billion Buyback Program

ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has announced that it repurchased 3,881,120 shares on November 3, 2023, marking the end of the first week of its €2.5 billion share buyback program, which was unveiled on November 2, 2023. These shares were acquired at … Read the full press release

Outokumpu’s Q3 2023 Report: Challenging European Market Offset by Solid Performance in Americas

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, has released its interim report for January to September 2023, highlighting both the challenges and successes during this period. In Q3 2023, the company experienced a challenging market environment in … Read the full press release

Outokumpu and CRONIMET Strengthen Partnership to Boost Circular Economy and Reduce CO2 Emissions in Stainless Steel Production

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, and CRONIMET, a global leader in recycled stainless steel, are expanding their collaboration to enhance the sourcing and supply of high-quality scrap in Northeastern Europe. Outokumpu has agreed to acquire … Read the full press release

Outokumpu’s Restructuring Moves in Germany: Strengthening Global Advanced Materials Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in advanced materials, has unveiled plans for restructuring measures in Germany as part of its strategy to enhance competitiveness and maintain a strong position in the global market for advanced materials. The company aims … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Launches Creative Quadrant to Foster Entrepreneurship and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has inaugurated the Creative Quadrant (CQ), a new space within the University of Exeter Business School designed to inspire budding entrepreneurs and cultivate contemporary business skills among students. The CQ encourages students to engage … Read the full press release

EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo Collaborate on €100m Loan to Promote Green Transition in Italian Public Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have entered into an agreement for a €100 million loan to facilitate the green transition of the public sector and publicly owned companies in Italy. This initiative marks the first … Read the full press release

Corporate Heroes: Businesses Rally to Support Ukraine Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil

(IN BRIEF) Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and geopolitical uncertainties, numerous companies from both Ukraine and around the world have demonstrated remarkable support by offering financial, material, and essential resources to aid the Ukrainian government and its people. This … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits $100 Million to İşbank for Earthquake Recovery and Women-Led SMEs in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending $100 million in financing to Türkiye İş Bankası (İşbank), Türkiye’s largest private bank, to support earthquake recovery efforts in the south-eastern region of Türkiye and empower women-led small … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €100 Million Loan to Intesa Sanpaolo to Boost Green Transition in Italy’s Public Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo to provide a €100 million loan aimed at supporting the green transition of the public sector and publicly owned companies in Italy. This partnership marks the … Read the full press release

Franck Oniga Named CEO of Sofinco as Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance Pursues Growth Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance has announced the appointment of Franck Oniga as the Chief Executive Officer of Sofinco and a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective from January 8, 2024. Oniga will report to Stéphane Priami, CEO … Read the full press release

Jifiti Granted Electronic Money Institution (EMI) License in Europe

AS A REGULATED E-MONEY ISSUER, JIFITI IS NOW ABLE TO FURTHER SERVE ITS BANK, LENDER AND MERCHANT CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE, AS WELL AS END-USERS, WITH AN EVEN MORE ROBUST SET OF PAYMENT SOLUTIONS. (IN BRIEF) Jifiti, a leading white-labeled embedded … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Reports Q3 2023 Results Amidst Challenging Market Conditions

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a global supplier of specialty fibers for textiles and nonwovens, has reported its Q3 2023 results, reflecting ongoing challenges in the market. The company’s revenue for the first three quarters of the year decreased by … Read the full press release

Siemens Invests $150 Million in High-Tech Manufacturing Plant to Support U.S. Data Centers and Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has revealed a $150 million investment in a new advanced manufacturing plant located in Dallas-Fort Worth. The facility will produce cutting-edge electrical equipment to support American data centers and critical infrastructure, catering to the growing demand for … Read the full press release

Edelvika: From Filter Bags to Fashion – Ukrainian Clothing Manufacturer’s Path to Success Amid Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Edelvika, a Ukrainian clothing and textile manufacturer, has undergone a remarkable transformation from primarily producing filter bags to focusing on fashion-related products, particularly traditional embroidered blouses called vyshyvanka. Despite the challenges posed by the war in Ukraine, the … Read the full press release

Swiss Re Reports Robust Earnings of $2.5 Billion in First Nine Months of 2023

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re, a global reinsurance company, has announced strong financial results for the first nine months of 2023, posting a net income of USD 2.5 billion. In the third quarter alone, the company recorded a profit of USD … Read the full press release