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ClearScore, Modulr, Teya, Urban Jungle and Zilch Join FCA Scale-up Unit

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority has welcomed ClearScore, Modulr, Teya, Urban Jungle and Zilch into its Scale-up Unit, which provides tailored regulatory support for fast-growing financial services firms. The firms span payments, consumer finance, credit information and insurtech, and … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €250 Million Green Loan to NEPI Rockcastle Subsidiary for Sustainable Real Estate Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a €250 million green loan to NE Property BV, a subsidiary of NEPI Rockcastle, to finance sustainable real estate investments across Central, Southern and Eastern Europe. The eight-year senior … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Continues Optimising Powertrain Components for Efficient Combustion and Hybrid Applications

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has reached two major production milestones for engine components: eight billion finger followers produced at its Homburg plant over 30 years, and 160 million roller tappets for the HEMI engine manufactured at its Hirschaid plant over 25 … Read the full press release

Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Hurricane, Southside and Nova Rock Drive EVENTIM LIVE Festival Momentum

(IN BRIEF) EVENTIM LIVE, part of CTS EVENTIM, has opened the 2026 European festival season with more than one million total attendees across its promoted festivals. Major events including Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Hurricane, Southside and Nova Rock … Read the full press release

Covestro Advances Closed Material Loops for Polycarbonate in Automotive Applications

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has joined the KOLLEKT research project, a publicly funded consortium focused on developing recyclable product concepts for automotive lighting, mechatronic and electronic components. The project is coordinated by FORVIA HELLA and includes partners such as BMW, Fraunhofer … Read the full press release

Boeing and Rheinmetall Advance Germany’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Capabilities With MQ-28 Ghost Bat Platform

(IN BRIEF) Boeing and Rheinmetall are positioning the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as a mature platform to accelerate Germany’s development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft capabilities. The companies say the MQ-28 can support both air-to-ground and air-to-air operations, while allowing Germany to … Read the full press release

ABL Wins Marine Warranty Survey Contract for UK NZT Power Carbon Capture Project

(IN BRIEF) ABL has been awarded a contract by Technip Energies to support the UK’s NZT Power carbon capture project through marine warranty survey services. NZT Power is planned as a first-of-its-kind gas-fired power station with carbon capture technology, designed … Read the full press release

Novonesis Builds on Decade-Long MicroBioGen Partnership With Acquisition Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Novonesis has signed an agreement with the intent to acquire MicroBioGen, an Australian biotechnology company specialising in yeast strains for industrial applications, particularly bioethanol. The planned acquisition builds on Novonesis’ 2013 investment in MicroBioGen and its current 23 … Read the full press release

Romanian Businesses to Gain New Financing Through EIB and BRD Sogelease Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is lending €100 million to BRD Sogelease IFN SA, the leasing subsidiary of BRD Groupe Société Générale, to expand financing for SMEs and Mid-Caps in Romania. The credit line will support business expansion, productivity … Read the full press release

Vonovia Welcomes More Than 300 Apprentices and Dual-Track Students for the New Training Year

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia is welcoming around 310 apprentices and dual-track students in August and September 2026, as the company begins its new training year. The new entrants will join commercial, technical, skilled trades and dual-track degree programmes across the housing … Read the full press release

ICR Scientists Develop Pathfinder Molecules Targeting DHX8 in Cancer Drug Discovery

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, working with Merck KGaA, have developed the first potent small-molecule inhibitors of DHX8, an enzyme involved in pre-mRNA splicing. The compounds are described as “pathfinder molecules” rather than drug candidates, … Read the full press release

SpaceRISE Agreement Places HispaSat at Centre of Europe’s IRIS² Ground Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) HispaSat has confirmed its commitment to IRIS², the European secure satellite communications programme, and will become prime contractor for the constellation’s ground segment, valued at more than €1.6 billion. The agreement follows negotiations between the SpaceRISE consortium, the … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Launches Gender-Focused Sustainable Bond Under International Funding Programme

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has issued a US $30 million sustainable bond aimed at financing initiatives that advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. The bond was issued on 29 June with a tenor of 372 days and is aligned … Read the full press release

NORMA Group Production Site in Serbia to Manufacture Systems for Major Automotive Customer

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group has secured the largest single project order in its history, a ten-year contract with a lifetime sales value of approximately EUR 157 million. The company will supply complex thermal management systems for future vehicle platforms of … Read the full press release

LevelTen Energy Partnership Adds Renewable Procurement Capabilities to ABB Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) ABB has formed a strategic partnership with and made a minority investment in LevelTen Energy, the world’s largest clean energy marketplace. The partnership will strengthen ABB’s energy and carbon advisory services by adding renewable energy procurement capabilities, including … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Advances India Wealth Strategy With Signature CIO Funds Launch

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has received in-principle approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority to distribute Capital Market products from GIFT City. The approval will allow the Bank to begin offering wealth solutions from India’s international financial services hub, … Read the full press release

RWE U.S. Offshore Resolves Lease Claims Covering New York, California and Louisiana Projects

(IN BRIEF) RWE U.S. Offshore has reached a US $1.22 billion settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior to resolve claims against the U.S. government and relinquish offshore wind leases in the New York Bight, off California, and … Read the full press release

HappyRobot’s $1.2 Billion Valuation Highlights Strength of TUM’s Start-Up Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich has announced that HappyRobot, a start-up founded by TUM alumni, has reached a valuation of $1.2 billion, making it the 23rd TUM unicorn. HappyRobot develops AI agents that automate complex business processes, including … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces “Investors Call for the presentation of H1 2026 Financial Results”

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. will host an investor conference call on 14 August 2026 to present and discuss its unaudited H1 2026 financial results. The company will publish the results earlier that day at 08:00 EEST (Romania time), with … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Strengthens Austrian Hydropower Reliability Through Generator Refurbishment Contract

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a contract by Ennskraftwerke AG to overhaul the two generator units at the Garsten–St. Ulrich hydropower plant in Upper Austria. The work includes prefabrication, refurbishment, installation and commissioning of rotating and static equipment, with … Read the full press release