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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

Standard Chartered Leads Landmark Doha Bank Digital Bond Advancing Qatar’s Capital Markets

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has led Doha Bank’s inaugural USD 150 million Floating Rate Digitally Native Notes issuance as Sole Global Coordinator and Sole Arranger, with the notes listed on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market. The transaction achieved … Read the full press release

Tokenized Minibond Initiative by UniCredit and CDP Paves the Way for Digital Innovation in SME Financing

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have executed Italy’s first fully tokenized minibond on a public blockchain, issuing a €5 million instrument for E4 Computer Engineering, a European leader in high-performance computing and AI technologies. Backed by a … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange launches ‘Beteilig dich’ campaign to empower young Austrians to engage with investing and financial independence

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has launched ‘Beteilig dich’ (“Get involved”), a youth-focused campaign encouraging active engagement with investing and financial literacy. Featuring witty slogans inspired by pop culture, the initiative promotes relatable financial education and aims to empower … Read the full press release

IFC and Crédit Agricole CIB partner on $2 billion risk transfer deal to boost trade finance in emerging markets

(IN BRIEF) The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Crédit Agricole CIB have finalized a $2 billion Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) deal, backed by a $95 million financial guarantee from IFC, to unlock new trade finance commitments for emerging markets. The … Read the full press release

Euronext welcomes Appear ASA as latest IPOready alumnus to list following oversubscribed NOK 100 million offering

(IN BRIEF) Euronext celebrated the listing of Norwegian live production technology leader Appear ASA on Oslo Børs, marking the 59th Euronext listing of 2025 and the 38th IPOready alumnus to go public. Valued at around NOK 2.7 billion, the IPO … Read the full press release

Digi Romania upsizes bond issue to €600 million following investor demand, Fitch maintains stable outlook

Digi Communications priced a €600M 4.625% bond due 2031, upsized from €500M amid strong demand Funds to refinance €400M 2028 notes and strengthen its balance sheet Fitch rated the bond ‘BB+(EXP)’, affirmed Digi’s ‘BB’ IDR, Stable Outlook Led by Barclays, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the upsize and successful pricing of the offering of senior secured notes by Digi Romania

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunications company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., has successfully priced an offering of €600 million in 4.625% senior secured notes due 2031. The … Read the full press release

Digi Romania’s €500 Million 2031 Notes Launch Marks Next Step in Digi Communications’ Multi-Year Debt Optimization Plan

Digi Romania launches €500M senior secured notes due 2031 Proceeds to redeem €400M 2028 notes and refinance debt Listing planned on Euronext Dublin for institutional investors Managed by Barclays, Citigroup, ING, Santander, Société Générale & UniCredit Part of Digi’s ongoing … Read the full press release

Euronext Expands Support for Defence Industry as Fjord Defence Group Lists on Main Market with NOK 525 Million Valuation

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has congratulated Fjord Defence Group ASA on its successful move from Euronext Expand to Euronext Oslo Børs, marking the company’s progression to the main market and the 58th listing on Euronext markets in 2025. With a market … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Strengthens Capital Base with $700 Million Tier 2 Bond Issue Amid Strong Investor Demand

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, the Turkish subsidiary of BBVA, has completed a $700 million Basel III-compliant Tier 2 bond issuance, raising its total subordinated bond sales to $2.45 billion in two years—the highest among banks. The latest fixed-rate bond, maturing … Read the full press release

Asia Risk honours Deutsche Bank for a quarter-century of leadership and resilience in Asia Pacific markets

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has received Asia Risk’s Best of the Best: 25 Years of Excellence award in recognition of its quarter-century of leadership and innovation in Asia Pacific. Over the years, the bank has helped shape the region’s financial … Read the full press release