Tag Archives: Credit Agricole

Amundi Acquires German Fintech aixigo to Strengthen Digital Solutions for Wealth Management

(IN BRIEF) Amundi has acquired German fintech company aixigo for €149 million, integrating its modular, API-driven technology platform into Amundi Technology. This acquisition expands Amundi’s digital services for banks and wealth managers, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and personalized financial … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Immobilier Strengthens Market Leadership with Acquisition of Nexity Property Management

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Immobilier has completed its acquisition of Nexity Property Management, a subsidiary specializing in commercial and residential asset management, solidifying its position as the leading institutional property management player in France. This acquisition enhances Crédit Agricole Immobilier’s … Read the full press release

EPI Unveils Wero: A New Instant Payment Wallet Launching in France, Set to Revolutionize European Digital Payments

(IN BRIEF) EPI (European Payments Initiative) has launched Wero, a new instant digital payment wallet in France. This app enables users to send and receive money instantly using just a phone number or email, with transactions processed in less than … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Assurances Joins Scope Group to Boost European Financial Sovereignty

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Assurances has invested in Scope Group, joining other major French financial institutions like AXA and BPCE in supporting Europe’s only independent rating agency accepted by the European Central Bank. This investment is part of broader efforts … Read the full press release

EBRD and GCF Partner with Crédit Agricole Egypt to Boost Small Businesses and Green Investments with $20 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are providing a $20 million loan to Crédit Agricole Egypt to support small businesses and green investments. This loan includes $3 million of concessional … Read the full press release

European Investors Gain Access to Artwork Trading Through CACEIS-ARTEX Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS, a leading cash equity clearing provider in Europe, has expanded its clearing options by connecting to ARTEX Global Markets, a multilateral trading facility (MTF) where shares in iconic artworks are traded. This integration allows broker-dealers, market makers, … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole’s CA Auto Bank Unveils Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, Targets Electric Mobility Surge by 2026

(IN BRIEF) CA Auto Bank, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, unveils its ambitious 2024-2026 Sustainability Plan, aiming to drive ethical profits while championing sustainability across its operations. Anchored by four strategic pillars – Sustainable Mobility, Innovation … Read the full press release

CACEIS Enhances Client Services with PRIIPs Reporting via Connect Store Partnership

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has partnered with Regulatory Technology specialist AlphaOmega to offer a PRIIPs reporting service for clients of its Private Equity Real Estate Solutions business line. Available through the Connect Store, CACEIS’ online marketplace, the service provides clients with … Read the full press release

Indosuez Wealth Management Reveals Investment Outlook for 2024: A Year Full of Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management has presented its investment outlook for 2024 during its Global Outlook presentation. As 2023 concludes with decreasing inflation and monetary policy normalization, the year 2024 is expected to offer promising prospects for investors. Key insights … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Assurances Expands Partnership with Banco BPM to Become 3rd Largest Non-Life Bancassurer in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Assurances has finalized a long-term partnership with Banco BPM to expand the distribution of its non-life, personal protection, and creditor insurance products through Banco BPM’s networks, including online and mobile banking channels. This move aligns with … Read the full press release

Franck Oniga Named CEO of Sofinco as Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance Pursues Growth Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance has announced the appointment of Franck Oniga as the Chief Executive Officer of Sofinco and a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective from January 8, 2024. Oniga will report to Stéphane Priami, CEO … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole S.A. Group and UNI Global Union Strengthen Global Agreement on Employee Rights and Workplace Standards

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole S.A. Group and UNI Global Union have signed a new four-year global agreement that reinforces the group’s commitments to human rights, labor rights, trade union rights, and the development of social dialogue and collective bargaining. This … Read the full press release

Amundi Announces Key Leadership Changes: Aurélia Lecourtier Appointed CFO, Domenico Aiello to Become Deputy CEO of Amundi Italy

(IN BRIEF) Amundi, a prominent asset management firm, has announced key leadership changes slated for November 1, 2023. Aurélia Lecourtier, a former adviser to the Prime Minister and member of the Cour des Comptes, will assume the role of Chief … Read the full press release

Amundi and Sand Grove Capital Launch UCITS Fund for Event-Driven Equity Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, and Sand Grove Capital Management LLP have unveiled the Amundi Sand Grove Event Driven Fund. This fund, available on the Amundi Alternatives UCITS platform, focuses on a global event-driven equity strategy with a … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Partners with Coface to Support International Expansion of Corporate Clients

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole has signed a distribution agreement with Coface to offer credit insurance products to its corporate clients engaged in international trade. The economic slowdown and inflation of the past year have impacted payment behavior, particularly affecting small … Read the full press release

Credit Agricole’s CA-GIP appoints Olivier Biton as CEO

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Group Infrastructure Platform (CA-GIP) has named Olivier Biton as its new CEO, effective from May 1, 2023. Biton, a member of the Management Committee of Crédit Agricole S.A., will replace Emmanuel Sardet who is appointed Deputy … 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

Crédit Agricole acquires 30% stake in Michelin-backed Watèa for low-carbon mobility push

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring has finalized its purchase of a 30% stake in Watèa, a company founded by Michelin, to accelerate low-carbon mobility in Europe. The partnership aims to support the transition to a low-carbon economy and … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance acquires FCA Bank and renames it Crédit Agricole Auto Bank

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance has renamed its newly-acquired FCA Bank as Crédit Agricole Auto Bank. The acquisition comes as a powerful lever for the bank to support its clients in environmental and energy transitions in the automotive industry. … Read the full press release

Eni Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Development with New Programme for Suppliers

(IN BRIEF) Eni, an energy company, has launched a new digital and sustainability-related model for its suppliers called the Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Programme. The programme allows Eni suppliers to receive advance payments from financial partners, such as Crédit Agricole … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Assurances Acquires 50% of Renewable Energy Portfolio from TotalEnergies

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Assurances is acquiring 50% of a renewable energy portfolio from TotalEnergies with a total capacity of 234 MW, consisting of 23 solar power plants and 6 wind power plants. 25 of the power plants are already … Read the full press release

Experienced Banker Jean-Pierre Michalowski Named CEO of CACEIS

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of CACEIS, the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander, announced on January 18th, 2023 that Jean-Pierre Michalowski will be appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) … Read the full press release

Skanska to refinance its 2017 EUR 500 million undrawn revolving credit facility

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 9-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced the refinancing of its existing and undrawn 2017 revolving credit facility with a new EUR 500 million multicurrency revolving credit … Read the full press release

Diabeloop, a key player in therapeutic AI applied to insulin delivery, announces 70 million euros new financing round to accelerate its international expansion

High-growth diabetes company Diabeloop closes its Series C financing round – led by LBO France, joined by Terumo Corporation, Innovacom and backed by Diabeloop’s historical partners – to power the company’s commercial roll-out and global expansion. (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 2-Jun-2022 … Read the full press release

Hydro reemplazará el fuel oil pesado con gas natural en su refinería de alúmina Alunorte en Brasil

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) OSLO, 1-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), una empresa noruega de aluminio y energía renovable , ha anunciado que la compañía firmó un préstamo vinculado a la sostenibilidad de USD 200 millones para financiar … Read the full press release

Hydro to replace heavy fuel oil with natural gas at its Alunorte alumina refinery in Brazil

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 1-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, has announced the company signed USD 200 million sustainability-linked loan to finance the replacement of heavy fuel oil with natural gas … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole announces the appointment of Eric Baudson as Group Information Systems Officer

Montrouge, France, 12-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Eric Baudson has been appointed Group Information Systems Officer, reporting to Pascal Célérier, Deputy Managing Director of Crédit Agricole S.A., in charge of Operations and Transformation. This appointment will take effect from 9 May 2016. … Read the full press release

A2A announced it successfully issued EUR 500 million bond due January 13, 2022 on the European market

Milan, Italy, 12-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, A2A has successfully placed on the European market a 500 million Euro bond due on January 13, 2022, under its 3 billion Euro Medium Term Notes Programme updated and increased on November 25, 2013. The … Read the full press release

Helaba, Crédit Agricole and Société Genérale provided €87.5M loan for Metro Cash&Carry stores in France

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Helaba is providing a loan of EUR 87.5 million for a commercial property portfolio in France together with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, and Société Genérale. Helaba manages the consortium, acting in the role of agent, … Read the full press release

Kepler, Crédit Agricole Cheuvreux merger creates Europe’s leading equity broker: Kepler Cheuvreux

Crédit Agricole CIB and UniCredit Bank AG each take a stake in the enlarged company Paris, 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (‘Crédit Agricole CIB’) and Kepler Capital Markets (‘Kepler’) are pleased to announce the legal … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank successfully prices USD 5 billion 3-year benchmark

19-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Investment Bank (‘EIB’) priced a new Global benchmark issue in the 3-year sector. This is EIB’s second US Dollar Global benchmark in 2013, and its first appearance in this tenor since May 2012. The issue … Read the full press release