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EPI nähert sich der Entwicklung einer paneuropäischen digitalen Geldbörse und Zahlungslösung

(IN KÜRZE) Die European Payments Initiative (EPI), die von 14 europäischen Banken, darunter ING, unterstützt wird, erwirbt Currence iDEAL und den Technologieanbieter für Konto-zu-Konto-Zahlungen Payconiq International, um eine europaweite Zahlungslösung zu entwickeln. EPI plant, das derzeitige Flickwerk von Zahlungslösungen auf … Read the full press release

EPI Moves Closer to Developing Pan-European Digital Wallet and Payment Solution

(IN BRIEF) The European Payments Initiative (EPI), supported by 14 European banks including ING, is acquiring Currence iDEAL and account-to-account payments technology provider Payconiq International to develop a pan-European payment solution. EPI plans to replace the current country-level patchwork of … Read the full press release

Les banques européennes unissent leurs forces pour assurer la souveraineté des paiements avec EPI

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) L’Initiative européenne de paiement (EPI) a acquis le système de paiement néerlandais Currence iDEAL et le fournisseur de solutions de paiement luxembourgeois PQI, sous réserve de l’approbation des autorités nationales et européennes. Les actionnaires d’EPI sont des … Read the full press release

European Banks Join Forces to Ensure Payment Sovereignty with EPI

(IN BRIEF) The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has acquired Dutch payment scheme Currence iDEAL and Luxembourg-based payment solutions provider PQI, subject to approval by national and European authorities. EPI’s shareholders are European banks and acquirers who have joined forces to … Read the full press release

Enea’s Qosmos ixEngine Enhances Zyxel’s SCR 50AXE for Complete Small Business Security

(IN BRIEF) Zyxel Networks has integrated Enea’s Qosmos deep packet inspection technology into its new secure cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6E router for small businesses and remote workers. The product, called the SCR 50AXE, offers real-time insights into applications, services, and traffic … Read the full press release

Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion remove medical collection debt under $500 from consumer credit reports

(IN BRIEF) Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have announced that medical collection debt with an initial reported balance of under $500 has been removed from U.S. consumer credit reports. This change reflects a commitment made by the Nationwide Credit Reporting Agencies … Read the full press release

Skoda Auto to showcase vintage racing cars at Techno Classica exhibition in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Czech automaker Škoda Auto is set to display a variety of unique vehicles at the Techno Classica vintage car exhibition in Essen, Germany. The exhibition will showcase some of the milestones of the brand’s 128-year history, with a … Read the full press release

Equistone-backed Talon bolsters OOH offering with Evolve and Novus Canada purchases

(IN BRIEF) Talon, a global independent Out-of-Home (OOH) media agency backed by Equistone Partners Europe, has completed two bolt-on acquisitions worth £100m to expand its international footprint. The acquisitions of Evolve, an independent specialist international OOH business, and Novus Canada, … Read the full press release

Orange Cyberdefense Launches New Recruitment Drive to Meet Growing Demand for Cybersecurity Services

(IN BRIEF) Orange Cyberdefense, a European leader in cybersecurity services, has launched a recruitment campaign to hire around 800 professionals across 9 European countries where it operates until the end of 2023. The roles are available across the entire organization, … Read the full press release

Mariama Attah joins Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation as Associate Curator

(IN BRIEF) The Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation has appointed Mariama Attah as the Associate Curator for the Art Collection Deutsche Börse. Attah, who is the Head of Exhibitions at Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool, will advise the Deutsche Börse Photography … Read the full press release

Nexensos finds new owner in YAGEO for its temperature sensing business

(IN BRIEF) Electronic components provider YAGEO has acquired Nexensos, a leader in the temperature sensor market, as part of its plan to expand its portfolio of smart sensors. Nexensos’ temperature sensing business will complement YAGEO’s existing sensor portfolio, particularly in … Read the full press release

DNV Achieves Record Turnover in 2022, on Track to Hit Growth Targets

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a provider of assurance and risk management services, has achieved record turnover in 2022, posting revenues of 25,031 million Norwegian Kroner (NOK), a year-on-year growth of 16.6%. The company is well-positioned to achieve its 45% revenue growth … Read the full press release

DNV strengthens cyber security business in Norway with appointment of Anette Roll Richardsen

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a global quality assurance and risk management company, has appointed Anette Roll Richardsen as the Director of its Cyber Security business in Norway. Richardsen will lead a team of IT and operational technology security experts as DNV … Read the full press release

EBRD’s Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus meets with Moldova’s Prime Minister to discuss support for reforms

(IN BRIEF) The Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Matteo Patrone, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting Moldova and its European aspirations during his first meeting with Moldova’s … Read the full press release

University of Dundee Graduates to Showcase Art and Architecture at Prestigious Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) A dozen graduates from the University of Dundee will participate in the RSA New Contemporaries exhibition in Edinburgh, which opens on March 18. The exhibition features 11 artists and one architect from the university’s Duncan of Jordanstone College … Read the full press release

Unilever montre son engagement à long terme envers l’Ukraine avec un investissement de 20 millions d’euros

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Unilever a annoncé son intention d’investir 20 millions d’euros dans une nouvelle usine de fabrication de produits de soins personnels dans la région de Kiev en Ukraine. L’usine devrait ouvrir ses portes en 2024 et créera une … Read the full press release

Unilever shows long-term commitment to Ukraine with €20m investment

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced plans to invest €20m in a new personal care product manufacturing facility in the Kyiv region of Ukraine. The factory is set to open in 2024 and will create around 100 jobs, primarily manufacturing personal … Read the full press release

Julia Strandberg named as new Chief Business Leader for Philips’ Connected Care businesses

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips has appointed Julia Strandberg as the Chief Business Leader of its Connected Care businesses, effective from April 24, 2023. Strandberg, who joins Philips from Pear Therapeutics, will become a member of Philips’ Executive Committee reporting to … Read the full press release

Savills Capital Advisors hires Karl Kelly as Associate Director

(IN BRIEF) Savills Capital Advisors (SCA) has hired Karl Kelly as an Associate Director in its team. Kelly brings 10 years of experience in real estate investment, having worked on acquisitions for the Active Value team at ALMCOR, a pan-European … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Acquires Polska Grupa Biogazowa and 200 MW Solar Project Pipeline in Poland

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, an energy company, is expanding its renewable activities in Poland by acquiring Polska Grupa Biogazowa (PGB), the country’s main biogas producer, and a 200-megawatt (MW) development pipeline of solar projects. With 17 facilities in production and one … Read the full press release

Inflexion investit dans le fournisseur de logiciels de gestion de trésorerie basé à Helsinki Nomentia

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Inflexion a acquis une participation majoritaire dans le fournisseur européen de logiciels de trésorerie et de gestion de trésorerie Nomentia auprès de PSG Equity et Verdane. Nomentia, basée à Helsinki, propose une suite complète de solutions au … Read the full press release

Inflexion Invests in Helsinki-Based Cash Management Software Provider Nomentia

(IN BRIEF) Inflexion has acquired a majority stake in European treasury and cash management software provider Nomentia from PSG Equity and Verdane. Helsinki-based Nomentia delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions to the cash and treasury management sector, including bank connectivity, … Read the full press release

Credit Suisse Advances Carveout of CS First Boston with USD 175 Million Purchase of The Klein Group LLC

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR (IN BRIEF) Credit Suisse Group has acquired M. Klein & Company LLC’s investment banking business, The Klein Group LLC, for $175 million. The seller will receive a convertible note in the form … Read the full press release

STARK Group Ranks Among Top 1% of Companies in EcoVadis’ Global Assessment

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has received a platinum rating from EcoVadis for its sustainable business practices, ranking it in the top 1% of all companies assessed. The platinum rating was based on a comprehensive evaluation of STARK Group’s performance in … Read the full press release

£73 Billion Sector Collaborates on ‘Flue2Chem’ to Transform UK Consumer Products Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Industry leaders from a £73 billion UK sector, including Unilever, BASF, and Tata Steel, have joined forces in the “Flue2Chem” program to transform the sustainability of the consumer products industry and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project, which … Read the full press release

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking announces new Head

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking has appointed Mohamed Kallala as the head of the business, effective February 1st. Kallala, who has been Co-Head for more than two years, will also remain a member of the management committee of … 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

DNV expands into digital health market with acquisition of MBI Healthcare Technologies

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced it acquired MBI Healthcare Technologies, a UK-based healthcare data assurance company. The acquisition is part of DNV’s strategic expansion into the digital health … Read the full press release

DNV se développe sur le marché de la santé numérique avec l’acquisition de MBI Healthcare Technologies

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LONDON, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, l’expert indépendant en énergie et fournisseur d’assurance, a annoncé l’acquisition de MBI Healthcare Technologies, une société d’assurance des données de santé basée au Royaume-Uni. L’acquisition fait partie de l’expansion stratégique de … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain erweitert Bauchemie-Portfolio durch Akquisitionen in Brasilien und Ägypten

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) COURBEVOIE, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), ein französischer multinationaler Hersteller von Bau-, Hochleistungs- und anderen Materialien, hat dies angekündigt Es hat die Übernahme von Matchem in Brasilien abgeschlossen und befindet sich in exklusiven Verhandlungen über die Übernahme … Read the full press release

Steffen Kindler, coming from Nestlé, will be Holcim’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 18-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim (SWX: HOLN), one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates, concrete and related services, has announced the appointment of Steffen Kindler, coming from Nestlé, as the Company’s new Chief Financial … Read the full press release

Steffen Kindler, venant de Nestlé, sera le nouveau Chief Financial Officer (CFO) de Holcim

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) ZUG, 18-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim (SWX : HOLN), l’un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de ciment et de granulats, béton et services connexes, a annoncé la nomination de Steffen Kindler, venant de Nestlé, en tant que nouveau Chief … Read the full press release

Orange cybersecurity subsidiary Orange Cyberdefense acquires two cybersecurity firms in Switzerland

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 14-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange S.A. (EPA: ORA), a French multinational telecommunications group, has announced that its cybersecurity business unit Orange Cyberdefense has announced the acquisition of two firms in Switzerland specialized in cybersecurity. The two acquired … Read the full press release

Holcim closes the acquisition of a Polish leading player in the specialty building solutions market

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 6-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim (SWX: HOLN), one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates, concrete and related services, has announced the closing of the acquisition of a Poland based leading player in the specialty … Read the full press release

EY CEO Outlook Pulse – October 2022: businesses face a perfect economic and geopolitical storm

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EY, a multinational professional services firm, has announced the release of its CEO Outlook Pulse – October 2022, which reveals that CEOs and their businesses face a perfect economic and geopolitical storm, from … Read the full press release

Holcim completes the acquisition of a U.S. based leading provider of coating, adhesive and sealant solutions

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 4-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim (SWX: HOLN), one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates, concrete and related services, has announced the closing of the acquisition of a U.S. based leading provider of coating, adhesive … Read the full press release

Holcim finalise l’acquisition d’un important fournisseur américain de solutions de revêtements, d’adhésifs et de mastics

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) ZUG, 4-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim (SWX : HOLN), l’un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de ciment et granulats, béton et services connexes, a annoncé la clôture de l’acquisition d’un important fournisseur américain de solutions de revêtements, d’adhésifs et … Read the full press release

New partnership between Swiss Re and Indonesia Re to support the underwriting decisions of the members of the National Insurance Data Centre Management Agency (BPPDAN)

(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 3-Oct-2022— /EuropaWire/ — Swiss Re, the world’s second-largest reinsurer, has announced a new partnership with Indonesia Re (PT Reasuransi Indonesia Utama), a fully owned by The Republic of Indonesia, aimed at supporting the the underwriting decisions of … Read the full press release

Nouveau partenariat entre Swiss Re et Indonesia Re pour soutenir les décisions de souscription des membres de la National Insurance Data Center Management Agency (BPPDAN)

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) SINGAPORE, 3-Oct-2022— /EuropaWire/ — Swiss Re, le deuxième réassureur mondial, a annoncé un nouveau partenariat avec Indonesia Re (PT Reasuransi Indonesia Utama), une société entièrement détenue par la République d’Indonésie, visant à soutenir les décisions de souscription … Read the full press release

Equinor embarks on its strategy to develop a portfolio of flexible storage assets across the UK

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 3-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, has announced that the company started off with its strategy to develop a portfolio … Read the full press release