(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a program to modernize Türkiye’s maritime sector and promote green investments and climate mitigation technologies. Developed in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Turkey
Tagged climate mitigation, EBRD, EU, European Union, green investments, low-carbon economy, maritime, Nikolaus Meyer Landrut, Sue Barrett, The Maritime Decarbonisation and Green Shipping Programme, Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the winner of the EBRD Literature Prize 2023. “The Lake” by Bianca Bellová, translated from Czech into English by Alex Zucker and published by Parthian Books, emerged as … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Entertainment, Financial, Media, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Zucker, Alex Zucker Toby Lichtig, And Other Stories, Arkady Ostrovsky, Author Bianca Bellová, Bianca Bellová, EBRD, EBRD Literature Prize 2023, Fitzcarraldo Editions, Jennifer Croft, literary fiction, Luke Leafgren, Maya Jaggi, Mister N, Najwa Barakat, Natasha Randall, Odile Renaud-Basso, Olga Tokarczuk, Parthian Books, The Books of Jacob, The Lake, Toby Lichtig
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico have signed a declaration of intent to strengthen their strategic partnership on financing sustainable development in Mexico. The agreement aims to provide appropriate and affordable … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg
Tagged Andrés Manuel López Obrador, BANCOMEXT, BANOBRAS, Carmen Moreno Toscano, CFE, CONAGUA, EIB, EU-Mexico partnerships, European Commission, European Investment Bank, Federal Electricity Commission, Kristin Lang, Lithium for Mexico, LITIO MX, Mexico, Mexico City, Nacional Financiera SNC, NAFIN, National Bank of Foreign Trade, National Bank of Public Works and Services, National Water Commission, Plan Sonora, Ursula von der Leyen
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the appointment of Yuri Shakhmin as a Managing Director in the Global Industrials Group within its Investment Banking division. Shakhmin’s extensive experience and track record in advising industrial clients make him a valuable addition to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Payment Services (CAPS) has appointed Philippe Marquetty as the Chief Executive Officer, effective from June 16, 2023. Marquetty, who joins the Management Committee of Crédit Agricole S.A., brings extensive experience in financial institutions and the payments … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has provided two guarantees totaling €50 million to illimity Bank to improve financing access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Italy. The guarantees, backed by the InvestEU program, focus on supporting SMEs … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million as a cornerstone investment in the ‘IB Deuda Impacto España’ fund, which supports Spanish businesses investing in high social impact areas. MicroBank, CaixaBank’s social arm, has also contributed €10 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Luxembourg, Small Business, Spain
Tagged Arturo Benito, CaixaBank, circular economy, Climate, Cristina González Viu, EI, Environment, fund manager, gender equality, IB Deuda Impacto España, Impact Bridge Asset Management, InvestEU, labor inclusion, Marjut Falkstedt, MicroBank, Paolo Gentiloni, rural development, Spanish businesses, sustainable agriculture, The European Investment Fund
(IN BRIEF) Barbara Balke, Secretary General of the European Investment Bank (EIB), has been named one of the Top 50 Executive Allies by LGBT Great. The recognition honors leaders in finance and business who have used their influence to support … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SEB has maintained its position as the top Foreign Exchange (FX) bank in Prospera’s customer survey, reaffirming its status as the preferred FX-counterpart among Swedish corporates and institutions. The survey, based on interviews with 93 major players, evaluated … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Financial, Investment, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Anna Andrén, best FX bank, Foreign Exchange Sweden 2023, FX Sweden 2023 survey, Marcus Hallberg, Prospera, SEB
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a €1 billion financing agreement to accelerate the energy transition in Europe. The partnership aims to develop 19 solar power plants and 3 onshore wind farms in Spain, Portugal, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Portugal, Spain
Tagged climate finance, EIB, energy autonomy, energy transition, Green Energy, Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, onshore wind farms, REPowerEU, Ricardo Mourinho Félix a, solar power plants, sustainable financing, The European Investment Bank
(IN BRIEF) HSBC has launched HSBC Innovation Banking, a new initiative that includes Silicon Valley Bank UK (SVB UK) and innovation teams in the US, Israel, and Hong Kong. The launch took place during London Tech Week, where HSBC executives … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BANKING, David Sabow, Erin Platts, HSBC, HSBC Innovation Banking, Ian Stuart, INNOVATION, London Tech Week, Noel Quinn, Rishi Sunak, Silicon Valley Bank UK, SVB UK
(IN BRIEF) Banca Cassa di Risparmio di Savigliano and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have partnered to support the green transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Northern Italy. The EIF has provided a €32.9 million capped guarantee to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) GRC, the leading producer of building materials in Georgia, has partnered with the European Union (EU) and the EBRD to expand its product portfolio by introducing rain gutter systems. The EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line supported GRC’s investment in modern … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial, Investment, United Kingdom
Tagged building materials, construction, EBRD, EU, EU4Business, EU4Business-EBRD credit line, European Union, GEORGIA, GRC, home improvement materials, Jaba Janelidze, ProCredit Bank, rain gutter systems, roofing
(IN BRIEF) EBRD, EU, and Elec’Recyclage have inaugurated a new industrial waste recycling facility in Tunisia. Elec’Recyclage Tunisie received a €1.1 million loan from EBRD and an €85,000 grant from the EU for the construction of the facility. The investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Management, Technology
Tagged EBRD, Elec’Recyclage, European Union, industrial waste, Jürgen Rigterink, Marcus Cornaro, recycling, Tunisia., waste recycling
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), with support from the InvestEU program, has committed €30 million as a cornerstone investor in the Azimut Diversified Corporate Credit ESG-8 fund. The fund, managed by Azimut Investments SA, aims to reach a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg
Tagged Azimut Diversified Corporate Credit ESG-8 SCSp RAIF, Azimut Investments SA, EIF, Gelsomina Vigliotti, Giorgio Medda, InvestEU, Paolo Gentiloni, SFDR, Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, The European Investment Fund, transparency
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and SID Bank have signed a guarantee agreement worth €42 million to unlock €72 million in new loans for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Slovenia. The agreement, backed by InvestEU, will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BNG Bank have renewed their collaboration in the Netherlands with a new €300 million lending agreement. The loan aims to provide low-cost financing to Dutch public sector entities, particularly healthcare and educational … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Tagged BNG Bank, Dutch public sector, EIB, European Investment Bank, financing, Kris Peeters, lending agreement, Netherlands, Thomas Eterman
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar have announced a partnership to provide €980 million in new financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in rural areas and green projects in Spain. The EIB … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Spain
Tagged Cajamar, climate risk management, EIB, EIB Advisory in Spain, EU taxonomy, European Investment Bank, financing, Green Eligibility Checker, Green Gateway, Green Projects, Grupo Cajamar, InvestEU Advisory Centre, Luis Rodríguez, Luis Rodríguez González, Ricardo Mourinho Félix, SMEs, Spain, Sustainable Finance
(IN BRIEF) International banking groups maintain a strong presence in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe (CESEE) despite geopolitical challenges, according to a recent survey by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The survey indicates that parent banks in CESEE countries have … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A report by the European Investment Bank (EIB) highlights the importance of nature-based solutions in building resilient societies in the face of climate change. The report calls for regulatory and subsidy reforms and a more flexible range of … Read the full press release
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