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ProCredit Holding welcomes EBRD as new core shareholder following share purchase agreements

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed two share purchase agreements with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to become a core shareholder of ProCredit Holding AG & Co. KGaA (ProCredit Holding), replacing the IFC. Under … Read the full press release

US Customs and Border Protection Selects Accenture Federal Services for $380 Million IT Infrastructure Contract

(IN BRIEF) Accenture Federal Services (AFS) has won a $380 million contract from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for IT infrastructure operations and modernization services. The deal will involve providing comprehensive technology support across multiple CBP programs, including … Read the full press release

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

Vivendi becomes main media partner of Plastic Odyssey in fight against ocean plastic pollution

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has partnered with Plastic Odyssey to fight plastic pollution in the oceans. The Plastic Odyssey ship will sail along the coasts of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans for three years, promoting local waste treatment initiatives, developing the … Read the full press release

McLaren’s Kate Ferry to join Burberry as CFO and executive director

(IN BRIEF) Burberry has appointed Kate Ferry as its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective by early September 2023 at the latest. Ferry will report to Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Akeroyd, and will oversee finance and business services functions, … 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

Erich Clementi to replace Karl-Ludwig Kley as E.ON chairman

(IN BRIEF) Karl-Ludwig Kley, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of E.ON SE, has decided not to stand for re-election to the company’s supervisory body. His successor as Chairman will be Erich Clementi, who, like Kley, has been a member of … 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

Hydro Acquires 12% Stake in Lithium de France for Sustainable Battery Material Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian company Hydro has acquired a 12% stake in Lithium de France as part of its strategic expansion in sustainable battery materials. Lithium de France is developing technology and methods to extract heat and lithium from geothermal brines, … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Acquisition of Provention Bio Expands Immune-Mediated Disease Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has agreed to acquire Provention Bio, a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company focused on preventing and intercepting immune-mediated diseases, for $2.9 billion. The acquisition includes Provention Bio’s first-in-class therapy for type 1 diabetes, TZIELD, which was approved in the … Read the full press release

The official press release from the Bank of England on Silicon Valley Bank 

Bank of England Outlines Q3 Auction Dates for Gilt Sales to Support Monetary Policy Objectives

(IN BRIEF) The Bank of England has announced the sale of Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited (SVBUK), the UK subsidiary of the US bank, to HSBC UK Bank Plc to stabilise the bank, ensure continuity of banking services, minimise disruption … Read the full press release

Allianz streamlines commercial insurance with new integrated approach

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Group has announced that it will establish an integrated approach to serve the global commercial insurance sector under the name Allianz Commercial. The new approach will bring together the Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) business that … Read the full press release

Societe Generale proposes CEO appointment of Slawomir Krupa as a director

(IN BRIEF) The Board of Directors for a French banking company has proposed four appointments for director positions. Slawomir Krupa is proposed to be appointed as Director and will become Chief Executive Officer after his election. Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier and Ulrika … Read the full press release

ING proposes new appointments and reappointments to Supervisory Board and Executive Board at 2023 AGM

ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has announced its proposal to appoint Alexandra Reich to its supervisory board during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 24, 2023. Reich brings more than 20 years of experience in the telecoms sector, having held various … Read the full press release

Anders Runevad to Succeed Bert Nordberg as Chair of Vestas Wind Systems Board

(IN BRIEF) Bert Nordberg, the Chair of the Board of Directors at Vestas Wind Systems A/S, will not be seeking re-election as a board member during the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 12, 2023. Nordberg has been the Chair … Read the full press release

ING Launches Share Repurchase Programme to Support Share-Based Compensation Plans

ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has announced a share repurchase programme, under which it plans to repurchase ordinary shares of ING Groep N.V. for up to €50 million to meet obligations under share-based compensation plans. The programme is expected to start on … Read the full press release

Holcim Proposes Jan Jenisch as New Chairman Following Beat Hess Retirement

(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global building solutions company, has announced that its Chairman, Beat Hess, will not seek re-election to the Board of Directors at the AGM in May 2023. The Board of Directors plans to propose Jan Jenisch as … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE Joins Scope Group as Shareholder to Challenge US-Dominated Credit Ratings Market

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE has become a shareholder in Scope Group, the leading independent credit rating, ESG analysis, and fund research provider in Europe. This move supports a European initiative to challenge the US-dominant credit ratings market. The existing base … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole funds 10,500 senior citizen housing units through EUR 152.5m social impact loan to Énéal

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole has provided a EUR 152.5 million social impact sustainable loan to Énéal, the social healthcare property company of Action Logement Group. The financing will support Énéal in its socially responsible commitments to develop 10,500 housing units … Read the full press release

Experienced CEO Casimir Lindholm named as Cargotec’s new leader

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec’s Board of Directors has named Casimir Lindholm as the new CEO, effective April 1, 2023. Lindholm, a former CEO of Eltel and Lemminkäinen, has been a member of Cargotec’s Board of Directors since 2021 and brings a wealth … Read the full press release

“Spoken Word ‘Human Together’: A Relational Economy.”

(IN BRIEF) Sallux, a political think tank, has introduced “Human Together”, a vision for a healthy economy that serves society and the environment, rather than solely serving shareholders. The current economy is reaching its limits, causing harm to the environment, … Read the full press release

Leading Building Materials Company Heidelberg Materials Strengthens Circular Economy with Acquisition of Demolition and Construction Recycling Leader

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials acquires SER Group, a leading company in the demolition and construction materials recycling business based in Heilbronn, Germany. This acquisition expands Heidelberg Materials’ circular economy activities and its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The company … Read the full press release

Experienced Banking Professional Mark Thundercliffe Brings Banking Expertise to SAS as Northern Europe Advisor

(IN BRIEF) SAS, the leading global analytics company, has appointed Mark Thundercliffe as an advisor for the Northern Europe region. In this role, he will advise on business strategies, risk management and public sector risks in the UK & Ireland … Read the full press release

Steel Giant ArcelorMittal Leads $120 Million Fundraising Round for Boston Metal’s MOE Platform

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal, the steel company, has invested $36 million in Boston Metal as part of a $120 million Series C fundraising round. The investment is the largest single initial investment to date by the company through its XCarb® Innovation … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies EP Canada strengthens position in Canadian oil sands with new acquisition

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies EP Canada Ltd, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has announced that it has acquired an additional 6.65% interest in the Fort Hills Energy Limited Partnership, and associated sales and logistics agreements, from Teck Resources Limited, for a consideration … Read the full press release

K+S acquires 75% stake in Industrial Commodities Holdings fertilizer business to expand presence in Africa

(IN BRIEF) K+S, a global leader in fertilizers and specialties, has agreed to acquire 75% of the fertilizer business of South African trading company Industrial Commodities Holdings. The new business will operate under the name Fertiva (Pty) Ltd and the … Read the full press release

Frank Heemskerk to Join KPN Supervisory Board: Former Minister and World Bank Executive Brings Expertise to Telecommunications Company

(PRESS RELEASE) ROTTERDAM, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Koninklijke KPN N.V. (AMS: KPN), a Dutch landline and mobile telecommunications company, has announced the nomination of Frank Heemskerk to its Supervisory Board. The appointment, which will take effect at the company’s Annual General … Read the full press release

Vulcan and Stellantis Partner to Decarbonize German Automotive Plant with Geothermal Energy

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Stellantis N.V. (STLA:EN), a leading multinational automaker and provider of innovative mobility solutions formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, and Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan; ASX: VUL, … Read the full press release

Accenture Report at WEF23: rising energy costs are the top challenge impacting margins for European companies

(PRESS RELEASE) DAVOS, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced the release of its new report “Accelerating Europe’s path to reinvention“, also available in the … Read the full press release

Les actionnaires d’Equinor recevront un dividende de 9,0159 NOK (0,90 USD) par action pour le troisième trimestre 2022

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) STAVANGER, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), une société pétrolière, gazière, éolienne et solaire active sur plus de 30 marchés dans le monde, a annoncé le 28 octobre 2022 qu’elle verserait un dividende ordinaire par … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the exercise of stock options by two of the Directors of the Company

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 12-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (The Company) would like to inform the market and its investors that Mr. Valentin Popoviciu, Executive Director of the Company and Mr. Bogdan Ciobotaru, Non-Executive Director of the Company, … Read the full press release

Accenture boosts SAP and regulatory services for banks with SKS Group acquisition

(PRESS RELEASE) HOCHHEIM, Germany, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced that it has agreed to acquire SKS Group, a leading consulting firm that specializes … Read the full press release

Uptevia, a joint venture by CACEIS and BNP Paribas, aims to revolutionize issuer services in France and across Europe

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — CACEIS, the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander, and BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP), European Union’s leading bank, have announced the creation of a new company called Uptevia, a specialist provider … Read the full press release

LioniX International’s Leading Microsystems Technology Attracts €3.5 Million Investment

(PRESS RELEASE) ENSCHEDE, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Twente, a Enschede, NL based public technical university, has announced that a Dutch consortium consisting of Invest-NL, FORWARD.one, Universiteit Twente Holding, Oost NL, and PhotonDelta has invested €3.5 million in LioniX … Read the full press release

Germany’s Hydrogen Future Gets a Boost with Yara’s Ammonia Terminal Modifications

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced its plans to modify its ammonia terminals in Germany to handle … Read the full press release

Accenture boosts supply chain capabilities with acquisition of Oracle Cloud specialist Inspirage

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW  YORK, United States, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced it completed its acquisition of Inspirage, a supply chain management firm focused … Read the full press release

EBRD, EIB and International Donors Invest in Moldova’s Solid Waste Management Infrastructure

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has announced it is providing a €25 million sovereign loan to the government of Moldova to finance investments in its … Read the full press release

EBWE, EIB und internationale Geber investieren in Moldawiens Infrastruktur für die Abfallbewirtschaftung

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE), eine multilaterale Entwicklungsinvestitionsbank, hat angekündigt, dass sie ein Staatsdarlehen in Höhe von 25 Millionen Euro bereitstellt der Regierung von Moldawien zur Finanzierung von Investitionen in seine … Read the full press release

EQT AB to release Year-end Report 2022 and host conference call on January 18

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — EQT AB, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has announced it will release its Year-end Report 2022 on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at approximately 07:00 CET. The company will host a conference call at … Read the full press release

EQT AB publiera son rapport de fin d’année 2022 et organisera une conférence téléphonique le 18 janvier

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) STOCKHOLM, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — EQT AB, une organisation d’investissement mondiale axée sur les objectifs, a annoncé qu’elle publiera son rapport de fin d’année 2022 le mercredi 18 janvier 2023 vers 07h00 CET. L’entreprise organisera une conférence … Read the full press release