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Deutsche Bank Earns Top Honors in Asia Pacific, Celebrating Success of Global Hausbank Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has received multiple prestigious awards in the Asia-Pacific region, including Best Corporate Bank and Best FX Bank, reflecting the success of its Global Hausbank strategy. The bank was recognized for its outstanding performance in corporate banking, … Read the full press release

Eni Completes Strategic Combination with Ithaca Energy, Enhancing UK Upstream Position

(IN BRIEF) Eni S.p.A. has announced the successful completion of its combination with Ithaca Energy plc, consolidating nearly all of Eni’s upstream assets in the UK, excluding those in the East Irish Sea and CCUS activities. This strategic move involves … Read the full press release

Bentley Launches Flying Spur Mulliner at Zoute Grand Prix, Showcasing Unmatched Luxury and Performance

(IN BRIEF) Bentley has officially unveiled the Flying Spur Mulliner at the 2024 Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium, marking its European debut. This luxury four-door Grand Tourer features a powerful 782 PS, 1,000 Nm hybrid powertrain, making it the most … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Partners with Far East Organization for Strategic Repositioning of Iconic Pinners Hall in London

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has partnered with Singapore’s Far East Organization to spearhead the repositioning of Pinners Hall, a landmark office building in London, into a premier office space. This initiative aligns with PATRIZIA’s “future of the office” strategy and will … Read the full press release

ZEBRA Project Revolutionizes Wind Turbine Blade Recycling with Arkema’s Innovative Closed-Loop System

(IN BRIEF) The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project has made significant strides in wind turbine blade recycling by demonstrating a closed-loop system that fully recycles thermoplastic blades. Led by the French Institute for Technological Research, IRT Jules Verne, the … Read the full press release

LANXESS to Sell Urethane Systems Business to UBE Corporation for €460 Million, Strengthening Focus on Specialty Chemicals

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japan’s UBE Corporation for an enterprise value of €460 million, with expected proceeds around €500 million. This sale allows LANXESS to exit its last polymer business … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €100 Million in Green Genius to Propel Renewable Energy Growth in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €100 million investment in Green Genius, a renewable energy developer, positioning itself as a minority shareholder upon receiving necessary regulatory approvals. This funding will support Green Genius’s … Read the full press release

Report Highlights the Urgent Need for Strategic Measures to Enhance Resilience and Competitiveness of EU Firms Amid Supply Chain Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released a report titled “Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: New Insights on the Resilience and Transformation of EU Firms,” in collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs. … Read the full press release

EIB and Latvian Government Unite to Boost Affordable Housing Development Amidst Growing Shortage

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is partnering with the Latvian government and the Latvian State Real Estate Company (SRE) to promote the development of affordable rental housing in Latvia. This initiative will be supported by the EIB’s Advisory … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests in Sava Re’s Historic Tier 3 Subordinated Bond Issuance, Boosting Slovenia’s Capital Markets

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €5 million in Pozavarovalnica Sava (Sava Re), facilitating the first-ever Tier 3 subordinated bond issuance by an insurer in Slovenia and the broader central and southeastern European region. … Read the full press release

Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station Marks End of Coal Generation in the UK After 140 Years

(IN BRIEF) The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, operated by Uniper near Nottingham, officially ceased coal generation on September 30, 2024, marking the end of over 140 years of coal-fired power in the UK. Since its commissioning in 1967, the station has … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Takes Center Stage at Oktoberfest with Impressive Beer and Pretzel Deliveries

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 played a key role in supplying Munich’s Oktoberfest, delivering around 82,000 liters of beer and fresh pretzels. The electric truck, operated by Lettl Transportation GmbH, transported beer for the Hofbräuhaus Brewery using a 27,500-liter tank … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Honored with International Business Award for Innovative Beneficial Ownership Reporting Platform

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has been awarded an International Business Award for its Beneficial Ownership Platform, designed to help businesses comply with the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. Launched on January 1, 2024, the platform simplifies … Read the full press release

Covestro Signs Investment Agreement with ADNOC, Supporting €62.00 Takeover Offer for Shareholders

(IN BRIEF) Covestro AG has signed an Investment Agreement with ADNOC International Germany Holding AG, which supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer for all Covestro shares at €62.00 each, valuing the company at approximately €11.7 billion. The agreement ensures ADNOC’s commitment … Read the full press release

Experian Completes A$820 Million Acquisition of Illion, Expanding Data Solutions in Australia and New Zealand

(IN BRIEF) Experian has successfully completed its A$820 million acquisition of illion, a consumer and commercial credit bureau in Australia and New Zealand. This integration will merge illion’s team, data, software, and intellectual property into Experian, creating a unified business … Read the full press release

Future Growth Capital Reveals Leadership Team to Enhance Private Market Investments for UK Pension Savers

(IN BRIEF) Future Growth Capital (FGC), the private markets investment manager launched by Schroders plc and Phoenix Group, has announced its senior leadership team to support investment opportunities in private markets for UK pension savers. Paul Forshaw has been appointed … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange Sees Record Trading Volumes and Bond Listings in Q3 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange reported a strong performance in the third quarter of 2024, highlighted by exceptionally high trading volumes, record bond listings, and a new peak for the ATX Total Return Index, which reached 8,706.77 points on … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Celebrates the Launch of Complete 540 Phase 1, Enhancing Connectivity in North Carolina

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has announced the successful opening of Complete 540 Phase 1, an extension of the Triangle Expressway in North Carolina, which commenced traffic on September 25th. This project enhances regional connectivity and aims to reduce travel times … Read the full press release

Euronext’s ELITE Ecosystem Launches First Cohort of French Companies to Drive Sustainable Growth

(IN BRIEF) Euronext’s ELITE ecosystem has launched its first cohort of five French companies, aimed at supporting their sustainable growth and enhancing their access to capital markets. This marks a significant milestone for ELITE, which now includes over 2,300 companies … Read the full press release

Euronext Expands Service Offerings with Strategic Acquisition of Acupay Group

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has announced the acquisition of the majority of Acupay Group’s business, a leader in financial reporting, corporate actions, cross-border tax relief, and securities processing. Founded in 2005, Acupay offers technology solutions that help cross-border investors avoid double … Read the full press release