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Accenture to bolster finance and risk management capabilities with Optimind acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has announced plans to acquire Optimind, a Paris-based consulting firm that specializes in offering advisory services and solutions for the insurance and banking industries. Optimind provides consulting services to help its clients overcome major challenges in areas … Read the full press release

Swedfund to invest $5m in Somali SMEs through NHAO fund

(IN BRIEF) Swedish development finance institution Swedfund has committed $5m to the Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund (NHAO), which invests in small and medium-sized Somali firms. The fund aims to provide financing for companies with around or less than … Read the full press release

Eni’s Open-es initiative welcomes UniCredit as strategic partner in enhancing ESG performance

(IN BRIEF) Eni and UniCredit have announced their partnership around Open-es, an initiative aimed at enhancing cross-business collaboration and supporting companies in measuring and improving their ESG performance. Launched by Eni in 2021, Open-es is a digital and innovative platform … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Future Fund 2 lancé avec 200 millions d’euros pour soutenir l’innovation

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Le Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) a été lancé par le ministère des Finances, le ministère de l’Économie, la Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement (SNCI) et le Fonds européen d’investissement (FEI) pour fournir 200 millions … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Future Fund 2 Launched with €200 Million to Support Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) has been launched by the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of the Economy, Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement (SNCI), and the European Investment Fund (EIF) to provide €200 million in total … Read the full press release

17. März 2023: Outokumpu Oyj hat im Rahmen seines Aktienrückkaufprogramms 431.827 eigene Aktien zurückgekauft

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) HELSINKI, 17-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), der größte Produzent von Edelstahl in Europa, hat den Rückkauf von 431.827 eigenen Aktien im Rahmen seines Aktienrückkaufprogramms angekündigt. Die am 16. März 2023 durchgeführten Transaktionen (ISIN FI0009002422) lauten wie folgt: … Read the full press release

17 Mar 2023: Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 431,827 own shares as part of its share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 17-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), the largest producer of stainless steel in Europe, has announced the repurchase of 431,827 own shares as part of its share buyback program. The transactions (ISIN FI0009002422), carried out on … Read the full press release

Experian to collaborate with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to offer financial support to employees

(IN BRIEF) Experian is partnering with Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust to offer financial support to NUH employees. The initiative will include two “Money Clinics” that will provide guidance and support for the Trust’s 18,000 members of staff on … Read the full press release

Port of Immingham Boosts Grain Handling Operations with Investment from ABP

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Immingham has increased its grain handling operations thanks to new investment from owner Associated British Ports (ABP). The port has installed two metal plate bunds that can be set up on any quay surface and … Read the full press release

NIB and Norwegian bank Sparebanken Møre partner for NOK 500m SME loan facility

(IN BRIEF) NIB and Sparebanken Møre have teamed up to launch a six-year loan programme to finance small and medium-sized enterprises in the Norwegian market area Nordvestlandet. The NOK 500m ($56.3m) loan programme will fund projects that will boost the … Read the full press release

16 de marzo de 2023: Outokumpu Oyj recompró 472 737 acciones propias como parte de su programa de recompra de acciones

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) HELSINKI, 16-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), el mayor productor de acero inoxidable de Europa, ha anunciado la recompra de 472.737 acciones propias como parte de su programa de recompra de acciones. Las transacciones (ISIN FI0009002422), … Read the full press release

16 Mar 2023: Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 472,737 own shares as part of its share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 16-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), the largest producer of stainless steel in Europe, has announced the repurchase of 472,737 own shares as part of its share buyback program. The transactions (ISIN FI0009002422), carried out on … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE Backs European Initiative in Credit Ratings with Scope Group Investment

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France, has become a shareholder in Scope Group, Europe’s leading provider of independent credit ratings, ESG analysis and fund research. The investment is intended to support a European initiative in the … Read the full press release

NatWest protects customers from cryptocurrency scams with daily and monthly limits

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) NatWest is introducing measures to protect its customers from crypto-criminals after consumers lost £329m last year. NatWest is implementing a daily limit of £1,000 and a 30-day payment limit of £5,000 to cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent customers from … Read the full press release

15 mars 2023 : Outokumpu Oyj a racheté 156 617 actions propres dans le cadre de son programme de rachat d’actions

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) HELSINKI, 15-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), premier producteur d’acier inoxydable en Europe, a annoncé le rachat de 156 617 actions propres dans le cadre de son programme de rachat d’actions. Les transactions (ISIN FI0009002422), réalisées … Read the full press release

15 Mar 2023: Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 156,617 own shares as part of its share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 15-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), the largest producer of stainless steel in Europe, has announced the repurchase of 156,617 own shares as part of its share buyback program. The transactions (ISIN FI0009002422), carried out on … Read the full press release

EIB, Ferrovie dello Stato, CDP and Intesa Sanpaolo to fund €3.4bn Palermo-Catania rail upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, a financial intermediary, has been allocated €500 million out of a €1.3 billion counter-guarantee provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in favour of financial intermediaries for the modernisation and upgrade of the Palermo-Catania railway line … Read the full press release

AP Funds appoints new Head of Council on Ethics to strengthen responsible ownership and sustainability efforts

(IN BRIEF) AP Funds AP1, AP2, AP3 and AP4 have appointed Jenny Gustafsson as the new Head of the AP Funds’ Council on Ethics. In her role, she will continue to develop the council’s activities and work towards long-term goals … Read the full press release

L’ancien directeur financier du groupe DS Smith rejoint le conseil d’administration de la coopérative

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) The Co-operative Group Limited a annoncé qu’Adrian Marsh rejoindrait la société en tant qu’administrateur non exécutif indépendant et président du comité des risques et d’audit. Marsh prend sa retraite de son poste de directeur financier du groupe … Read the full press release

Former DS Smith Group Finance Director joins Co-op Board

(IN BRIEF) The Co-operative Group Limited has announced that Adrian Marsh will join the company as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee. Marsh is retiring from his role as Group Finance Director at FTSE … Read the full press release