Tag Archives: capital markets

Swiss Technology Firm Centiel Goes Public to Accelerate Growth in Mission Critical Power Solutions Market

(IN BRIEF) Centiel SA has gone public on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker CNTL, achieving a market capitalization of approximately CHF 261 million at its debut. The listing was completed via a reverse merger with HT5 AG, involving … Read the full press release

New EIF Backed Agreement Expands Financing Options for Croatian SMEs Through Introduction of Mini Bonds

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund and Erste Bank Croatia have agreed to unlock up to €58 million in financing for Croatian SMEs by expanding EIF guarantees under the InvestEU Programme. The cooperation introduces mini-bonds as a new alternative financing … Read the full press release

FTSE Russell Launches Asia Pacific Government Bond Index Series to Enhance Liquidity and Risk Management in Regional Markets

(IN BRIEF) FTSE Russell has launched the FTSE Asia Pacific Liquid Government Bond Index Series, a new benchmark suite designed to track liquid local currency government bonds across India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Covering three, five, and 10-year … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Highlights Long Term Expansion and Strategic Focus as It Enters a New Investment Cycle After 20 Years Listed

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA SE is celebrating 20 years as a publicly listed company, highlighting its transformation from a German real estate firm into a global investment manager overseeing around EUR 56 billion in assets. Since its IPO in 2006, the … Read the full press release

Euronext brings together STAR companies and international investors for landmark capital markets conference in Milan

(IN BRIEF) Euronext will host the 25th edition of the Euronext STAR Conference in Milan from 24 to 26 March, bringing together 56 listed companies and approximately 280 investors from 177 investment firms for over 3,000 meetings. The event serves … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Integrated Nord Pool Power Futures Market Strengthening Energy Trading Across Nordic and Baltic Regions

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched Euronext Nord Pool Power Futures in the Nordic and Baltic regions, successfully migrating 100 percent of open interest from Nasdaq Clearing to its own clearing system. The new platform enables trading and clearing of power … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Partners with Anocca to Strengthen Governance and Investor Preparedness Ahead of Potential Listing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has launched its first pre-IPO advisory agreement, partnering with Swedish biotechnology company Anocca to support its preparation for a potential future stock-market listing. Delivered through the InvestEU Advisory Hub, the initiative focuses on strengthening … 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

Global Finance Recognizes BBVA’s Leadership in Investment Banking Infrastructure Finance and Debt Markets Across Europe and the Americas

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has received several major recognitions from Global Finance, which named the bank Best Investment Bank in Spain, Mexico, Peru and Türkiye while also acknowledging its leadership in infrastructure finance across Western Europe and Central and Eastern Europe … Read the full press release

Sirma Group Holding Achieves Dual Market Presence Through Frankfurt Prime Standard and Bulgarian EuroBridge Listings

(IN BRIEF) Sirma Group Holding has begun trading in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange while maintaining its existing listing on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange through the EuroBridge segment, which allows simultaneous trading in Sofia and Frankfurt. … Read the full press release

Global Investors Back Tikehau Capital with Oversubscribed Fund to Capture Growing Secondary Debt Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Tikehau Capital has closed its second private debt secondaries fund, TPDS II, with more than $1 billion in commitments, surpassing its $750 million target and doubling the size of its inaugural vehicle. The fund focuses on acquiring secondary … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Appoints Gus Wiseman as Director, UK Product to Drive Domestic Expansion

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has appointed Gus Wiseman as Director, UK Product, based in London, in a strategic move to support the firm’s expansion across real estate, impact investing, and infrastructure in the UK. Wiseman joins from the UK Government, where … Read the full press release

SIX Publishes New White Paper Demonstrating the Strategic Advantages of Listing on SIX Swiss Exchange Versus the US

(IN BRIEF) SIX has published a new white paper, created with Homburger, that compares the advantages of listing on SIX Swiss Exchange versus US exchanges and challenges several common assumptions that often lead companies—particularly tech firms—to favor the US. The … Read the full press release

EBRD achieves historic investment levels in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia while deepening regional capital markets

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD invested a record €654 million in the Baltic states in 2025, driven by unprecedented levels of financing in Latvia and Lithuania and continued strong performance in Estonia, with more than 95 per cent of funds supporting … Read the full press release

BT completes divestment of Radianz to TNS as part of strategy to focus on secure multi-cloud connectivity

(IN BRIEF) BT has completed the sale of its Radianz business to Transaction Network Services after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, a move that supports BT International’s strategy to focus more sharply on secure multi-cloud connectivity for global enterprise customers. … Read the full press release

LSEG and ICBC Sign Strategic Memorandum to Deepen Global Financial Market Cooperation and Cross-Border RMB Development

(IN BRIEF) LSEG and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen long-term strategic cooperation across global financial markets, including data and analytics, trading and clearing, cross-border RMB services, sustainable finance, and financial … Read the full press release

CRRH-UEMOA Social Bond Debuts on Luxembourg Green Exchange in Dual Listing Milestone

(IN BRIEF) CRRH-UEMOA, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and BRVM have celebrated the dual listing of a FCFA 60 billion social bond during a Ring the Bell ceremony in Luxembourg. Displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange, the bond is the first … Read the full press release

Indosuez Corporate Advisory Formed to Support Strategic Transactions of SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management and Crédit Agricole CIB have jointly created Indosuez Corporate Advisory in France to support executive shareholders, SMEs, mid-cap companies, family holdings and private equity funds in strategic transactions. Formed through the merger of existing advisory … Read the full press release

BBVA Attracts Strong Demand with €2 Billion Dual-Tranche Bond Issuance

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has completed a €2 billion dual-tranche senior non-preferred bond issuance as part of its 2026 financing plan, attracting more than €6.4 billion in investor demand. The transaction comprised a €750 million three-year tranche and a €1.25 billion … Read the full press release

Senus PLC lists on Euronext Access+ Dublin in milestone debut for Ireland’s new growth market

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has welcomed Senus PLC to the public markets following its listing on Euronext Access+ Dublin, marking the first admission to the newly launched Irish market and the 76th Euronext listing of 2025. Senus began trading on 22 … Read the full press release