(IN BRIEF) TreeFrog Therapeutics has secured €30 million in financing from the European Investment Bank to advance its cell therapy program for Parkinson’s disease and support the development of its internal pipeline targeting diseases with high unmet needs. The funding, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged 3D microtissues, bioreactors, C-Stem, cell therapy, dilutive financing, EIB, European Investment Bank, Healthcare Innovation, InvestEU, iPSCs, Microfluidics, Parkinson's disease, partnership, Regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, sustainability, TreeFrog Therapeutics, venture debt, €30 million financing
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia (NBRNM) have completed a climate risk capacity-building initiative under the Greening Financial Systems Advisory Programme. The project has enhanced NBRNM’s ability to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged climate adaptation, Climate Risk, climate vulnerability, climate-related financial reporting, EIB Advisory team, energy efficiency, European Investment Bank, financial regulation, green investments, Greening Financial Systems, International Climate Initiative, Macedonia, National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia, NBRNM, NDC Partnership, Paris Agreement, partnership, sustainability, sustainable transition
(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has played a leading role in financing the Baltyk 2 and Baltyk 3 offshore wind farms in Poland, each with a 740 MW capacity. With a EUR 3 billion financing for each project, KfW IPEX-Bank, as … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Poland, Technology
Tagged Baltyk 2, Baltyk 3, Coal Phase-Out, energy transition, Equinor, Euler Hermes, European export industry, export credit agencies, financing, greenhouse gas emissions, KfW IPEX-Bank, Offshore wind, offshore wind market, partnership, Poland, Polenergia, renewable energy, Siemens SG 14-236 DD, sustainability, Velibor Marjanovic
(IN BRIEF) As part of its 2030 strategic plan, Crédit Coopératif is in exclusive discussions with Orange Bank to acquire Anytime, a fintech specializing in supporting associations. The acquisition will strengthen Crédit Coopératif’s digital offerings and expand its services for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 2030 strategic plan, acquisition, Anytime, associations, Crédit Coopératif, digital services, expense management, fintech, Frédéric Niel, hybrid distribution model, impact investment, market share, Orange Bank, partnership, Pascal Pouyet, remote banking, social and solidarity economy
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has made its first investment in a dedicated European defence fund, committing €40 million to Keen’s European Defence and Security Tech Fund. The fund will focus on early-stage companies pioneering technologies in areas … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Defence, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Alexander Ribbink, artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Defence Tech Fund, Defence Technology, EIF investment, European defence, European Investment Fund, European security, Giuseppe Lacerenza, InvestEU, Keen Venture Partners, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, robotics, security innovation, space technologies, Stéphane Séjourné, strategic autonomy, venture capital
(IN BRIEF) World Economic Forum Chairman Klaus Schwab has stepped down after 55 years of leadership, announcing his resignation as he enters his 88th year. The Board of Trustees appointed Peter Brabeck-Letmathe as Chairman ad interim and formed a Search … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland
Tagged 55 years of leadership, appointment, Board of Trustees, Chairman ad interim, Global Dialogue, international cooperation, Klaus Schwab, leadership, leadership transition, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Search Committee, WEF, World Economic Forum
(IN BRIEF) Experian’s latest research shows that attending a wedding abroad now costs an average of £1,956, a financial burden for many guests. Over 37% of Brits have been invited to at least one destination wedding in the past year, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged accommodation, Buy Now Pay Later, Censuswide, consumer research, credit cards, destination weddings, Experian, Financial Planning, financial pressure, gifts, John Webb, loans, travel, UK, wedding costs
(IN BRIEF) RATO Credit Union has partnered with the European Investment Fund (EIF) under the InvestEU program to provide €20 million in financing for sustainable projects in Lithuania. This agreement enables RATO to offer more accessible loans with favorable terms, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged clean transport, climate change mitigation, EIF, energy efficient buildings, European Investment Fund, financing, financing agreement, green buildings, green financing, green transition, InvestEU, Lithuania, low-emission transport, partnership, RATO Credit Union, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable projects
(IN BRIEF) OP Financial Group has expanded its partnership with Accenture to modernize Pohjola Insurance, focusing on enhancing agility, operational efficiency, and customer experience. The collaboration includes implementing a cloud-based Guidewire platform to streamline IT applications, generate operational savings, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, AI-driven transformation, automation, business modernization, cloud-based solutions, customer experience, digital transformation, Finland, generative AI, Guidewire platform, insurance innovation, non-life insurance, OP Financial Group, partnership, Pohjola Insurance
(IN BRIEF) A recent cybersecurity survey by ABN AMRO reveals that Dutch companies, particularly SMEs, are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, with many underestimating the risks from state actors and new cyber threats. The survey highlights gaps in awareness and preparedness … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, customer data, cyber threats, Cybersecurity, cybersecurity support, Digital Resilience, Dutch Businesses, financial loss, geopolitical tensions, MMOX, NIS2 Directive, SMEs, state actors
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has converted EUR 9,500,000 of its senior unsecured convertible bonds into 3,578,962 new shares, with no change to the total number of outstanding shares. After the cancellation of treasury shares, Outokumpu will hold 28,123,822 treasury shares. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barclays appoints Marc Warm as Global Co-Head of Capital Markets, joining Tom Johnson and Travis Barnes. With over 30 years of experience in leveraged finance, Marc brings extensive expertise in the credit markets and a strong network of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Barclays, capital markets, Cathal Deasy, client relationships, credit markets, Global Co-Head of Capital Markets, global investment bank, Investment Banking, leadership, leveraged finance, Marc Warm, Taylor Wright, Tom Johnson, Travis Barnes, UBS
(IN BRIEF) Anne Sabot has been appointed CFO of Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, effective June 1, 2025. With extensive experience within Groupe BPCE, she will join both the Natixis Senior Management Committee and the BPCE Executive Committee. She succeeds … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Anne Sabot, appointment, BCBS 239, CFO, finance leadership, financial services, Groupe BPCE, Internal Audit, leadership, Mohamed Kallala, Natixis CIB, risk management, Stéphane Morin
(IN BRIEF) FTSE Russell and JPX Market Innovation & Research Inc. have announced a collaboration to align the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index with the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX). This move, driven … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged corporate sustainability, December 2025, ESG, financial indices, Fiona Bassett, FTSE Blossom Japan Index, FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, FTSE Russell, Government Pension Investment Fund, index rebalancing, Japan, JPX Market Innovation & Research, partnership, Satoshi Futagi, sustainability, sustainable investing, TOPIX
(IN BRIEF) The EIB and European Commission’s report reveals that the EU agricultural sector faces annual losses of more than €28 billion due to adverse weather, with potential increases of up to 66% by 2050 due to climate change. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged adaptation measures, agriculture finance, agriculture resilience, CAP, climate change, Climate risks, crop losses, EU agriculture, EU policy, European Commission, European Investment Bank, farm insurance, food production, insurance coverage, partnership, Public-Private Partnerships, risk management, rural infrastructure, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, EU, and maib have partnered to fund Castel Mimi’s expansion in Moldova, providing a €1.24 million loan to build a wellness centre at its award-winning wine resort. This investment supports sustainable development in Moldova’s wine tourism … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Moldova, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrii Glevatskyi, Castel Mimi, climate resilience, EBRD, economic growth, energy efficiency, EU, EU4Climate, FINTECC, Green Investment, Iurie Trofim, Jānis Mažeiks, maib, MOLDOVA, partnership, sustainability, sustainable development, tourism development, vineyard, wellness centre, wine industry, wine tourism
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has invested €76 million in VGP’s green bond programme, aimed at supporting the development and acquisition of sustainable logistics and industrial parks in Central and Southeastern Europe. The funding will help expand the availability of high-quality, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Real Estate, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged CROATIA, Czechia, decarbonisation, EBRD, energy efficient buildings, EPC A certification, EU green taxonomy, Green Bonds, Green Economy Transition, Hungary, industrial real estate, Jan Van Geet, partnership, real estate development, renewable energy, Romania, SERBIA, Slovak Republic, sustainability, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable logistics, VGP, Vlaho Kojakovic
(IN BRIEF) In April 2025, the UK Sector Tracker report revealed that only two sectors (software services and real estate) showed output growth, a slight dip from March but an improvement from January. Despite this, overall output growth expectations softened … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NIB has financed the Gene Therapy Centre in Lithuania, a groundbreaking facility advancing gene therapy research and manufacturing. Opened in September, it is a critical part of Lithuania’s life sciences sector, contributing to the country’s goal of growing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged BIO CITY, biotechnology, Celltechna, economic growth, gene therapy, Gene Therapy Centre, investments, life sciences, Lithuania, NIB, Nordic-Baltic region, partnership, research and manufacturing, strategic partnerships, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Snam has launched “Noi Snam”, its first employee stock ownership plan, designed to engage employees and foster a sense of belonging. The plan will be available to all employees, with benefits such as matching shares and loyalty shares. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged corporate engagement, corporate responsibility, employee stock ownership, financial education, financial transparency, GROWTH, human capital, investments, long-term value, shareholder rights, Snam, strategic plan, workplace empowerment
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