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European Investment Bank Appoints Marko Primorac as Vice President Strengthening Leadership and Expanding Croatian Representation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has appointed Marko Primorac as Vice-President, making him the first Croatian representative to join the institution’s Management Committee. Nominated by the Croatian government, Primorac brings extensive experience in public finance, having served as Deputy … Read the full press release

Ramboll Implements New Operating Model to Improve Agility and Position for Growth Amid Challenging Market Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll reported a challenging financial performance in 2025 amid macroeconomic pressures, with declines in revenue, earnings, and organic growth driven by weaker activity in Buildings and Architecture and delays in energy transition projects. In response, the company implemented … Read the full press release

Vaisala Achieves Major Design Milestone as WM80 Wind Sensor Earns Prestigious iF Design Recognition for Reliability and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has earned its first iF Design Award with the WM80 Ultrasonic Wind Sensor, a product recognized for combining high-performance engineering with purposeful design. Developed for demanding environments such as renewable energy and maritime sectors, the WM80 delivers … Read the full press release

Amundi Introduces New Active UCITS ETF Combining Fixed Income Expertise with Transparent ETF Structure

(IN BRIEF) Amundi has launched the Amundi EUR Corporate Bond Active UCITS ETF, an actively managed ETF providing¹ exposure to euro-denominated investment-grade corporate bonds. Listed on Xetra, the fund combines Amundi’s extensive fixed income expertise with the liquidity and transparency … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Expands 800 VDC Power Portfolio with New Architectures for AI Data Center Efficiency and Scale

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has expanded its 800 VDC power conversion portfolio with new 12V and 6V architectures designed for next-generation AI data centers. Complementing its existing 50V solution, the new converters provide a complete ecosystem for efficient power distribution in … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas Strengthens Investment Platform with New Strategy Focused on Alternatives ETFs and Institutional Growth

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has unveiled its 2030 Strategic Plan for its Asset Management platform, targeting significant growth following the integration of AXA Investment Managers and the expansion of assets under management to over €1.6 trillion. The strategy focuses on … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Advances Renewable Energy Expansion with Financial Close of Donstorf Wind Repowering Project

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has reached financial close for its Donstorf wind repowering project in Lower Saxony, Germany, paving the way for construction and eventual integration into its own renewable energy portfolio. The project, expected to be operational by 2028, … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and UniCredit Unlock Up to €400 Million in Financing for Mid Cap Companies in Czechia and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €200 million guarantee to UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, enabling up to €400 million in new loans for mid-cap companies in the region. The initiative aims to support manufacturing and … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA and Mitsui Secure EIB Global Backing to Launch $300 Million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund in Emerging Asia

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA, in partnership with Mitsui, has secured a $70 million cornerstone investment from EIB Global to launch its Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, which targets a total size of $300 million. The fund will focus on supporting renewable … Read the full press release

Project Sophocles Secures Major Financing to Deliver Large Scale Solar and Battery Infrastructure Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime Holdings have partnered on a €507 million project finance initiative to deliver Project Sophocles, a major renewable energy programme in Italy combining solar photovoltaic plants and battery storage systems. With … Read the full press release

Bechtle Aligns Austrian PLM Operations Under Unified Brand to Enhance Cross-Border Collaboration and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) planetsoftware GmbH, Austria’s leading provider of SOLIDWORKS solutions and a long-standing member of the Bechtle Group, will rebrand as Bechtle PLM Austria GmbH from April 2026. The move reflects a strategic effort to strengthen integration with Bechtle’s wider … Read the full press release

Capital Tankers Corp. Achieves Landmark Euronext Growth Oslo Listing with NOK 4.8 Billion Capital Raise and Strong Investor Demand

(IN BRIEF) Capital Tankers Corp. has debuted on Euronext Growth Oslo in what is the largest western shipping listing in two decades, following a heavily oversubscribed NOK 4.8 billion private placement. The listing, which values the company at approximately NOK … Read the full press release

Clearstream and Euroclear Roll Out Dematerialized Eurobond Platform to Improve Efficiency and Security in Debt Markets

(IN BRIEF) Clearstream and Euroclear Bank have launched new dematerialized Eurobond issuance services, enabling issuers to bring Eurobonds to market in fully digital form without the use of physical certificates. The initiative modernizes the issuance and post-trade lifecycle for the … Read the full press release

EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana Strengthen Global Eyewear Partnership with Long-Term Licensing Deal

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana have extended their eyewear licensing agreement through 2050, reinforcing a partnership that began in 2004. The agreement covers the design, manufacturing and worldwide distribution of Dolce&Gabbana prescription frames and sunglasses. EssilorLuxottica will continue producing and … Read the full press release

Visa Acceptance Platform Integrated into Fiserv Infrastructure to Improve Payment Authorisation and Reduce Fraud

(IN BRIEF) Visa and Fiserv have expanded their partnership to introduce the Visa Acceptance Platform within Fiserv’s merchant acquiring and payment processing services across Europe. The collaboration creates a unified, cloud-based acceptance infrastructure designed to simplify operations for acquirers while … Read the full press release

Nokia Introduces PON-Powered Data Center Management Platform to Reduce Power Use and Infrastructure Complexity

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has launched Aurelis for Data Centers, a new out-of-band management solution designed to improve the efficiency and resilience of large-scale AI and cloud data center infrastructure. The system uses Passive Optical Network technology to provide a centralized … Read the full press release

Nokia Unveils Next-Generation Optical Transport Technologies Designed for Hyperscale AI and Cloud Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has unveiled a new range of optical networking innovations designed to support the massive connectivity requirements driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing and hyperscale data centers. The company’s new suite of application-optimized coherent optical transport solutions introduces … Read the full press release

Swissport Opens Modern Air Cargo Facility at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport to Strengthen Regional Logistics Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has opened a new air cargo warehouse at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, expanding its logistics infrastructure in Bulgaria and strengthening its cargo network across Central and Eastern Europe. The 2,200-square-meter facility includes 2,000 square meters of storage … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Registration with the FSA of the financial instruments resulting from the conversion of 16,974 A shares into an equal number of class B shares

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that the Financial Supervisory Authority (Romania) has approved and registered 16,974 new Class B shares created through the conversion of the same number of Class A shares. The new Class B shares were allocated … Read the full press release

Pilatus Aircraft Integrates Thales Radio Management System to Improve Reliability and Flexibility in Training Missions

(IN BRIEF) Thales has been selected by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd to provide its advanced radio management system for trainer aircraft, enhancing communications reliability and mission effectiveness for military training operations. The system offers resilient and flexible communication capabilities designed to … Read the full press release