Tag Archives: EBRD

Vienna 2 Initiative Full Forum in Brussels focused on weak credit growth and non-performing loans (NPLs) across Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe (CESEE) banking sector

Brussels, Belgium,  24-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Vienna 2 Initiative Full Forum met in Brussels on 21-22 October. It assessed recent trends in deleveraging, credit provision, and non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sectors of Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe (CESEE). … Read the full press release

EBRD launched new €75M Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Efficiency Facility II (WeBSEFF II) to support energy conservation in the region

London, UK, 24-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is launching the new Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Efficiency Facility II (WeBSEFF II) to support efforts towards the improved use and conservation of energy in the region. The facility is combining necessary longer-term financing … Read the full press release

EBRD provided €4.5 million loan for district heating upgrade in Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina

London, UK, 24-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is supporting the modernisation and expansion of Gradske Toplane Pale, the provider of district heating in Pale, with a loan of up to €4.5 million. The loan will be used for the acquisition of … Read the full press release

FAO & EBRD promoted Fourth Ukrainian Grain Congress in Kiev gathered more than 200 influential experts and key international stakeholders

Kiev, Ukraine, 24-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 200 influential experts, from the Ukrainian grain industry, public sector institutions, academia and international organisations participated at the Fourth Ukrainian Grain Congress in Kiev today. The Congress, promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization … Read the full press release

Heads of seven multilateral institutions issued joint statement on trade facilitation assistance at World Bank/IMF Annual Meeting

African Development Bank Asian Development Bank European Bank for Reconstruction and Development European Investment Bank Inter-American Development Bank International Monetary FundWorld Bank Group Washington, D.C., United States, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Ninth WTO Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia on 3-6 December … Read the full press release

Joint EBRD and Women for Women International conference on gender equality

A joint EBRD-Women for Women International conference shed light on global engagement for gender equality, equality of opportunities and economic parity London, United Kingdom, 02-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Legal rights for women are improving around the world, and yet many legal frameworks … Read the full press release

EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti discussed Asian investments in EBRD regions with senior Singapore business executives

Sir Suma Chakrabarti discusses opportunities at Global Conversation hosted by International Enterprise Singapore 23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti discussed the opportunities of investing in the EBRD regions with senior Singapore business executives at a conference in Singapore today. … Read the full press release

EBRD and International Enterprise (IE) Singapore signed Memorandum of Understanding to deepen strategic partnership

23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — IE Global Conversation with Sir Suma Chakrabarti: The EBRD’s medium to long-term outlook for emerging countries in Europe and central Asia remains positive The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) medium to long-term outlook for emerging countries … Read the full press release

Leading Turkish producer of clothing fabrics and yarn Kivanc Tekstil received €3.7M loan from EBRD

02-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development continues to boost Turkey’s Anatolian regions, making a €3.7 million loan to Kivanc Tekstil, a leading producer of clothing fabrics and yarn based in Adana. Kivanc Tekstil, 100 per cent owned and … Read the full press release

EBRD lends €10 million to Albania’s Credins Bank Sh.A. for SMEs and trade financing

For on-lending to local SMEs and trade financing 28-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is providing Albania’s Credins Bank Sh.A. with €10 million in loans for on-lending to local small and medium-sized enterprises and supporting trade finance solutions for clients of the … Read the full press release

EBRD approved its 2013-2016 strategy for Mongolia looking to increase investments in non-natural resource sectors

The Bank will focus on sustainable mining but also support development of infrastructure, financial institutions and SMEs. 27-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), having approved its 2013-2016 strategy for operations in Mongolia, is aiming to diversify … Read the full press release

Azerbaijan based microfinance institution TBC Kredit received $3.5M loan from EBRD and TaiwanICDF

US$ 3.5 million loan to microfinance institution TBC Kredit 27-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending US$ 2.5 million to TBC Kredit LLC for on-lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Azerbaijan. A … Read the full press release

EBRD, Russian Direct Investment Fund, CapMan Russia II Fund invest USD 100 million in major Russian outsourcing company MAYKOR

Joint investment with the Russian Direct Investment Fund and CapMan Russia II Fund 26-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD has joined forces with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and the CapMan Russia II Fund, a private equity fund in which the … Read the full press release

Mongolian Export Consulting Week training programme part of EU funded and EBRD implemented Support to SME Development in Mongolia

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Mongolian Management Consulting Institute (MMCI) has launched “Export Consulting Week”. The week will focus attention on export promotion activities, and will emphasise consulting as an effective tool to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increase their … Read the full press release

Bulgarian Postbank joins EBRD Trade Facilitation Program to support regional trade and energy efficiency projects

13-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Postbank will participate in EBRD Trade Facilitation Program and will receive a Credit line for SME energy efficiency form EBRD. Postbank will receive EUR 20 million financing under the EBRD Trade Facilitation Program. Through this program, the Bank … Read the full press release

Turkey’s first ever infrastructure bond gets $79.5M from EBRD

02-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Turkey’s first ever infrastructure bond with a US$79.5 million participation in a US$ 450 million Eurobond, launched by Mersin International Port (MIP), the private operator of the … Read the full press release

Romania’s 3rd largest mobile operator and OTE’s subsidiary COSMOTE Romania received €225M syndicated loan arranged by EBRD

31-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is boosting Romania’s fast-growing mobile broadband communications market, with the largest syndicated loan in the country this year, in a move intended to offer people and businesses more value … Read the full press release

EBRD provides €190M long-term loan to global leader in the wood-based panels market Kronospan

30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed two separate long-term loans today, which will provide up to €190 million for the construction by Kronospan – a privately held global leader in the wood-based panels … Read the full press release

EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti on his first official visit to Georgia

16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Sir Suma Chakrabarti, makes his first official visit to Georgia on 16 July, during a tour of South Caucasus countries. During the three-day visit Sir Suma … Read the full press release

EBRD lends €1.5M to microfinance institution Kreditimi Rural i Kosoves LLC (KRK) in Kosovo

12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €1.5 million loan to Kreditimi Rural i Kosoves LLC (KRK) – the third largest non-bank microfinance institution in Kosovo by total assets – for on-lending to … Read the full press release