(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) have invested in asset-backed securities (ABS) issued by BBVA to support Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps. The investment aims to address working capital … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Spain
Tagged ABS, asset-backed securities, BBVA, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, Green Projects, ICO, Instituto de Crédito Oficial, José Carlos García de Quevedo, Luisa Gómez Bravo, Marjut Falkstedt, Ricardo Mourinho Félix, SMEs, The EIB Group
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced the successful pricing of a €5 billion 10-year EARN benchmark bond, set to mature on July 15th, 2033. The bond carries an annual coupon rate of 3.000% and was issued at … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg
Tagged EARN, EARN benchmark, EIB, European Investment Bank
(IN BRIEF) The European university alliance, EuroTeQ, has secured funding from the EU until 2027 to continue its joint training of engineers. Led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), EuroTeQ aims to enhance collaboration among eight universities in the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CACEIS and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) have successfully completed the acquisition of RBC Investor Services’ European and Malaysian operations. This transaction, which has received regulatory approvals, strengthens CACEIS’ position as a leading asset servicing player in Europe. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, CACEIS, Francis Jackson, Jean-Pierre Michalowski, RBC
(IN BRIEF) Skanska, as part of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture, has been awarded an additional GBP 103M, approximately SEK 1.3 billion, for their work on phase one of the UK’s new high-speed railway, HS2. The award is in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged contract, investment, Skanska
(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas Wealth Management and SDA Bocconi School of Management have collaborated to release an exclusive report on family business governance in Europe. The report emphasizes the significant role of family firms in driving economic growth and employment. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NatWest, a renowned bank, has been included in the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality list for its consistent commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. The list, established in 2006 and curated by Business in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced the conclusion of an amendment agreement to the Facility Agreement by its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U. The agreement allows for an additional term loan facility of EUR 100,000,000 to be made … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Investment, Italy, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Banco Santander, capital expenditure, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., Facility Agreement, Facility Agreement dated 26 July 2021, fiber-optic network, ING Bank N.V., loan, loan facility, RCS & RDS S.A., telecom equipment, telecom infrastructure, telecommunication services
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced an amendment to its 2023 financial calendar. The company’s Statutory Auditor provided an update on the availability of the auditor’s opinion, which will allow the publication of the company’s financial statements prepared in … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Investment, Italy, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 2023 Financial Calendar, 2023 Financial Report, AFM, ASF, Belgium, Bucharest Stock Exchange, BVB, conference call, Digi, Digi Communications, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi facility agreements, Digi Financial Calendar, Digi Financial Calendar 2023, DIGI symbol, Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets, financial calendar, financial statements, ING Bank N.V., Investor Relations, investors, IPO, market, mobile services, PORTUGAL, Romania, Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority, romanian telecommunications provider, Serghei Bulgac, shareholders, shares, Spain, statutory auditor, Telecom Market, TELECOMMUNICATION PROVIDER, telecommunications, telecommunications services
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €23 million loan to Moldovan Railways to support the rehabilitation of two critical sections of railway lines on Moldova’s North-South Rail Corridor. The project aims to enhance … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €50 million credit line to Bank of Africa – BMCE Group (BOA) to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Morocco. The loan aims to enhance … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Torsten Schöneborn and Jerry Minier as Co-Heads of G10 FX Trading. Torsten brings over 15 years of experience, previously serving in key roles at BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank. Jerry, with more than 18 years … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointments, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, G10 FX Trading, Global Macro, Jerry Minier, Michael Lublinsky, Torsten Schöneborn
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group and WWF have announced a strategic partnership to drive a sustainable transition in the UK food and agricultural sector. They aim to bring together stakeholders to mobilize financing, support farmers in achieving climate and nature goals, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Environment, Financial, United Kingdom
Tagged agricultural, Alison Rose DBE, conservation, farming, FOOD, NatWest Group, sustainable transition, Tanya Steele CBE, UK food, WWF
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Post AG has successfully issued its first sustainability-linked bond worth €500 million. The bond’s interest rate is tied to the company’s ambitious CO2 emissions reduction targets. Deutsche Post AG aims to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) LCH Group, majority-owned by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), has agreed to acquire Euronext’s 11.1% stake in LCH SA, the French subsidiary of LCH Group, for EUR 111 million. This transaction will grant LCH Group full ownership … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Investment, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, credit derivatives, equity clearing services, Euronext, Eurozone, LCH Group, LCH SA, LSEG, repo transactions, Stake Acquisition
(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas, in collaboration with Banque des Territoires and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has launched a new marketplace initiative called the BNP Paribas European Impact Bonds Fund 2. This fund aims to support the expansion of Impact … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Environment, European Union, Financial, France, Society
Tagged Antoine Sire, Banque des Territoires, BNP Paribas, BNP Paribas European Impact Bonds Fund 2, Cazenave Report, child protection, Christophe Genter, combating homelessness, European Investment Fund, European Union, fighting school dropout, Impact Bonds, L’Ascenseur in Paris, NEET, people with disabilities, refugees, Roger Havenith, SIBs, Social Impact Bonds fund, vulnerable youth
(IN BRIEF) The Bank of England has disclosed the schedule for the sales of gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF) for monetary policy purposes in Q3 2023. They plan to sell a total of £2.37 billion across short, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom
Tagged Asset Purchase Facility, Bank of England, BoE, gilts, monetary policy
(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has issued a warning about fraudsters impersonating Blockchain Access UK Ltd, an authorised EMD Agent. These fraudsters are attempting to deceive consumers by using the details of the authorised agent. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eni has announced the completion of its treasury shares purchase program from June 12 to June 16, 2023. During this period, the company acquired 5,417,589 shares on the Euronext Milan at an average price of €12.9818 per share, … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Investment, Italy
Tagged Eni, Euronext Milan, Million Treasury Shares, Share Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Allianz Trade has conducted a study revealing a significant gap between perceived and actual inflation rates, with Germany experiencing the widest disparity. The study shows that perceived inflation in the eurozone is nearly three times higher than the … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Insurance, Switzerland
Tagged Actual Inflation, Allianz Trade, divergent inflation rates, Eurozone, inflation, Perceived Inflation
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