(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group has appointed Raul Duque Ruiz as Executive Vice President of Marketing & Category Management, effective 1 September 2026. He will join the company’s Executive Group Management and lead a newly combined area intended to bring … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Management, Marketing
Tagged Barcelona, brand strategy, category management, commercial strategy, consumer insight, customer experience, emerging markets, Executive Group Management, Executive Vice President, home improvement, International Business, Lars Petersson, Marketing & Category Management, marketing leadership, PANDORA, Procter & Gamble, product innovation, product portfolio, Raul Duque Ruiz, Raul Duque Ruiz Joins VELUX Executive Management Team in New Commercial Role, roof windows, strategic market development, Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT, VELUX Group, VELUX Names Raul Duque Ruiz to Lead Marketing and Category Management, VELUX Strengthens Customer-Led Product Strategy With Raul Duque Ruiz Appointment
(IN BRIEF) FTSE Russell, LSEG’s global index provider and owner of the Russell US Index family, has announced plans to launch the Russell 9000 Global Index, a new flagship global equity benchmark designed to extend the Russell Indexes framework beyond … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged analytics, asset managers, asset owners, benchmark framework, benchmarking, capital markets, Data Solutions, developed markets, emerging markets, equity indexes, ETF providers, ETFs, Exchange Traded Funds, financial data, FTSE Russell, FTSE Russell Builds on Russell 3000 With New Global Index for Integrated Equity Allocations, FTSE Russell Expands Flagship Russell Indexes With New Global Equity Benchmark, FTSE Russell to launch Russell 9000 Global Index for consistent global equity benchmarking, Gerald Toledano, global equity allocations, global equity benchmark, global investable market, index governance, index provider, index-based derivatives, institutional investors, investment banks, IOSCO Principles, London Stock Exchange Group, LSEG, multi-asset investing, portfolio construction, retail investors, rules-based methodology, Russell 3000 Developed World ex US, Russell 3000 Emerging, Russell 3000 Index, Russell 9000 Global Index, Russell US Indexes, structured products, US equities
(IN BRIEF) LBBW has once again been named among the world’s leading banks for export finance, achieving second place in the latest TXF ranking and remaining in the top three for the eighth consecutive year. The TXF Awards are based … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Financial, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Management
Tagged business expansion, corporate banking, corporate clients, customer service, customer survey, developing countries, ECA cover, emerging markets, export credit agency, Export Finance, exporters, Global Trade & Payments, importers, industrialised nations, Infrastructure Transformation, international competitiveness, international network, internationalisation strategy, Joachim Erdle, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, LBBW, LBBW Export Finance Business Earns Strong Customer Recognition in 2026 TXF Awards, LBBW Strengthens Internationalisation Strategy With Renewed Top Ranking in Global Export Finance, London-based specialist information service, long-term financing, market entry, market expertise, Michael Maurer, Prague, relationship approach, risk management, structured finance, structuring expertise, trade finance, transformation strategy, TXF, TXF Awards, TXF Global Conference
(IN BRIEF) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and Standard Chartered have signed a USD100 million agreement under AIIB’s trade facilitation initiative to support infrastructure-related trade flows into emerging and frontier markets. The facility will help finance the import of infrastructure … Read the full press release
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Tagged AIIB, AIIB and Standard Chartered Strengthen Sustainable Infrastructure Trade Flows Across Emerging Markets, AIIB and Standard Chartered Target Infrastructure Trade Finance Gaps with USD100 Million Agreement, AIIB Launches First Trade Facilitation Partnership with Standard Chartered to Support Emerging and Frontier Markets, AIIB members, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, capital goods, credit guarantees, cross-border trade, emerging market finance, emerging markets, Environmental and Social Framework, equipment supply, frontier markets, global supply chain disruptions, infrastructure equipment, infrastructure finance, infrastructure-related trade, Kim See Lim, longer-term trade finance, macroeconomic volatility, PPM, private capital mobilisation, project execution, Project-affected People’s Mechanism, Singapore, Sofia Hammoucha, Standard Chartered, Standard Chartered and AIIB Sign USD100 Million Agreement to Support Infrastructure-Related Trade in Emerging and Frontier Markets, sustainable infrastructure development, Trade and Working Capital, trade facilitation initiative, trade finance gaps, unfunded risk participation, USD100 million agreement
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the United Nations Green Climate Fund have signed their first financing agreement, enabling the GCF to commit €200 million to the Global Green Bond Initiative Fund. The fund, managed by Amundi, is a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Ambroise Fayolle, Amer Baig, Amundi, blended finance, Climate Action, climate finance, CRÉDIT AGRICOLE GROUP, developing countries, EIB, EIB and Green Climate Fund Back EU Global Green Bond Initiative with €200 Million Climate Investment, EIB and UN Green Climate Fund Sign First Agreement to Mobilise Climate Finance for Developing Countries, EIB Global, EIB-GCF Agreement Supports €3 Billion Global Green Bond Initiative Fund for Sustainable Infrastructure, emerging markets, energy transition, EU Global Gateway, European Commission, European Investment Bank, European Investment Bank and UN Green Climate Fund Partner to Expand Green Bond Financing in Emerging Markets, European Union, GCF, GGBI Fund, Global Green Bond Initiative, Green Bonds, Green Coupon Subsidy Facility, low- and middle-income countries, Paris Agreement, private capital mobilisation, responsible investment, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable investment, Technical Assistance, transport infrastructure, UN Green Climate Fund, UNFCCC, Valérie Baudson
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus made its debut at Busworld Southeast Asia 2026 in Jakarta, presenting its MAN Lion’s Chassis CO (RR4) and a MAN-based double-decker bus developed for the Indonesian market. Together with local sales partner Inframach and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged advanced safety features, ASEAN region, bodybuilders, bus and coach industry, bus bodybuilding, bus chassis, bus technology, Busworld Southeast Asia 2026, chassis-body strategy, double-decker bus, durable bus solutions, electrification, emerging markets, high-quality chassis solutions, Indonesia, Indonesian bus market, Inframach, international bus markets, international growth, Jakarta, local bodybuilders, local sales partner, long-distance travel, MAN, MAN Advances International Bus Strategy With Chassis-Based Solutions at Busworld Southeast Asia 2026, MAN and Inframach Present Market-Ready Bus Solutions in Indonesia Built on MAN Lion’s Chassis Technology, MAN Highlights Chassis-Body Growth Strategy as Indonesia Emerges as Key Southeast Asian Bus Market, MAN Lion’s Chassis CO, MAN RR4, MAN Truck & Bus Makes Busworld Southeast Asia Debut With Chassis Solutions for Indonesia and ASEAN Bus Markets, MAN Truck & Bus Partners With Inframach and New Armada to Showcase Double-Decker Bus Solution for Indonesia, MAN Truck and Bus, market-ready vehicle solution, mobility demand, New Armada, new mobility solutions, passenger transport, premium passenger services, Robert Katzer, Roland Kopp, safety, Southeast Asia bus industry, tourism transport, transport infrastructure, vehicle manufacturers
(IN BRIEF) Novonesis has agreed to acquire a fermentation production facility in Rayong, Thailand from Meihua for approximately USD 50 million, expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia. The facility will enhance the company’s global production capabilities and support its long-term … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Anders Lund, biosolutions, emerging markets, fermentation facility, global manufacturing, GROW strategy, HMO, Human Milk Oligosaccharides, Meihua, Novonesis, Novonesis Advances Growth Strategy with Acquisition of Key Biosolutions Facility in Thailand, Novonesis Invests in Thailand Production Capacity to Support Rising Demand for BioSolutions, Novonesis Strengthens Global Production Network Through Investment in Thailand Manufacturing Site, production capacity, Rayong Thailand, Southeast Asia expansion
(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
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Asia Pacific bonds, bond futures, capital markets, derivatives, emerging markets, fixed income markets, FTSE Russell, FTSE Russell and SGX Strengthen Asia Pacific Bond Market Infrastructure with New Liquid Government Bond Index Series, government bond index, index methodology, India bonds, Indonesia bonds, investment benchmarks, liquidity, local currency bonds, Malaysia bonds, Philippines bonds, risk management, Scott Harman, SGX Group, Singapore Exchange, Thailand bonds, William Chin
(IN BRIEF) DEG, part of KfW Group, reported a strong 2025 financial year with a total business volume of EUR 2.9 billion and significant development impact across emerging markets. Its portfolio supported around 3 million jobs and generated EUR 185 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged advisory services, business volume, climate finance, CO2 reduction, DEG Deutsche Investitions und Entwicklungsgesellschaft, DEG Reports Strong 2025 Results with Expanded Development Impact and Plans to Scale Investment Commitments by 2030, development finance, development institutions, economic development, emerging markets, ESG, financial results 2025, Global Development, green electricity, impact investing, infrastructure investment, KfW Group, private sector investment, Roland Siller, sustainability, transformation
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has issued its first Green-only bond, raising EUR 1 billion to fund renewable energy, green buildings and other environmentally sustainable projects, primarily across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The issuance builds on the bank’s broader … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Asia Africa Middle East, circular economy, climate finance, climate resilience, emerging markets, ESG, green bond, green buildings, renewable energy, Standard Chartered, Standard Chartered Launches Inaugural EUR 1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Sustainable Projects in Emerging Markets, Sustainable Finance, sustainable infrastructure
(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
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged capital markets, Crédit Agricole CIB, economic development, EMDEs, emerging markets, financial inclusion, global trade, IFC, IFC strengthens partnership with Crédit Agricole CIB to expand trade finance access for developing economies, International Finance Corporation, InvestEU, job creation, Mohamed Gouled, Olivier Bélorgey, significant risk transfer, SMEs, SRT, supply chain, Sustainable Finance, trade finance, World Bank Group
(IN BRIEF) SGS is advancing its collaboration with the Blue Dot Network (BDN), a global initiative backed by governments and over 200 partners worldwide, to promote quality infrastructure that meets internationally recognized sustainability standards. As an accredited certifier, SGS evaluates … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged BDN, Blue Dot Network, climate solutions, economic efficiency, emerging markets, environmental governance, ESG, Francesca Cerchia, Global Development, IMPACT NOW, infrastructure certification, resilience, responsible infrastructure, SGS, SGS Advances Global Sustainability Through Blue Dot Network Partnership to Certify Quality Infrastructure, SGS Empowers Developers and Investors with Blue Dot Network Certification for High-Quality ESG-Aligned Infrastructure, social inclusion, sustainability, Sustainable Finance, sustainable investment, transparency
(IN BRIEF) The Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs) Consortium, co-chaired by the EIB and IFC, has released three comprehensive reports offering new insights into default and recovery trends across emerging markets. Covering lending to private, public, and sovereign entities, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, News
Tagged Bloomberg Terminal, credit risk, data insights, Data360, default rates, development finance, DFIs, EIB, EMDEs, emerging markets, European Investment Bank, financial risk management, GEMs Consortium, GEMs Consortium Releases 40-Year Risk Data Showing Resilient Credit Performance Across Emerging Markets, Global Emerging Markets Risk Database, Gregor Cigüt, IFC, International Finance Corporation, InvestEU, investment transparency, MDBs, New GEMs Data Highlights Strong Recovery Rates and Low Defaults in Multilateral Lending to Emerging Markets, OECD, private lending, public lending, recovery rates, sovereign lending, sustainable investment, World Bank Group
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has announced its new strategic plan Lead & Grow, building on the success of its previous Grow & Impact initiative. The plan aims to drive profitable growth between 2026 and 2030 through innovation, sustainability, and disciplined capital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Asia-Pacific, Benoit Bazin, CO2 reduction, Construction Chemicals, EBITDA, emerging markets, Europe, global strategy, Grow & Impact, infrastructure, Lead & Grow, non-residential buildings, North America, profitability, ROCE, Saint-Gobain, Saint-Gobain Unveils Ambitious 2026–2030 Plan to Drive Profitability Sustainability and Shareholder Value, Shareholder Value, sustainability, sustainable construction
(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE has joined Blue Marble as its newest owner, becoming part of a global insurance consortium now comprising six members: Aspen, Grupo ASSA, Marsh McLennan, TransRe, Zurich Insurance Group, and MAPFRE. The announcement coincides with Blue Marble’s tenth … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged ASPEN, Blue Marble, Blue Marble welcomes MAPFRE as newest consortium member, climate resilience, emerging markets, Grupo ASSA, inclusive insurance, insurtech, Jaime de Piniés, MAPFRE, MAPFRE investment marks milestone as Blue Marble celebrates ten years of innovation in parametric insurance for vulnerable communities, Marsh McLennan, Miguel Rosa, parametric insurance, Penny Seach, protection gap, smallholder farmers, SMEs, social impact, strengthening decade-long mission to close global protection gaps, TransRe, Zurich Insurance Group
(IN BRIEF) At FFD4 in Seville, BBVA announced it had allocated €27 billion in 2024 to sustainable infrastructure, climate action, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion in Mexico, South America, and Turkey—up 60 percent from 2023—while its Microfinance Foundation provided €1.5 billion … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Antoni Ballabriga, BBVA, BBVA Microfinance Foundation, blended finance, climate solutions, emerging markets, equitable finance, FFD4, financial inclusion, Financing for Development, Gabriela Eguidazu, generative AI, Iván Poza, Laura Fernández Lord, Mexico, micro-health insurance, Multilateral Development Banks, partnership, private capital mobilization, Sevilla Commitment, South America, Stephanie García Van Gool, sustainability, Sustainable Finance, Turkey, €1.5 billion, €27 billion
(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies unit has acquired South African MRO specialist Nordbak, strengthening its growth platform in the mining, infrastructure, and industrial segments. Nordbak’s product range—including linings, backing compounds, and coatings—will be merged with Henkel’s global technology and sustainability … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged abrasion-resistant linings, Adhesive Technologies, Arash Radgoudarzi, asset life extension, corrosion coatings, crusher backing, emerging markets, epoxy compounds, Henkel, infrastructure, local expertise, Mark Beyl, Mining Sector, MRO Solutions, Nordbak, Operational Efficiency, partnership, South Africa, sustainability, sustainable manufacturing
(IN BRIEF) The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has joined LCH CDSClear as its first Canadian clearing member, gaining access to the platform’s broad range of credit derivative products. This move enhances RBC’s risk management capabilities while enabling the bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged CDS clearing, CDX™, client clearing services, credit default swaps, credit derivatives, emerging markets, iTraxx®, LCH CDSClear, liquidity, margin efficiency, market maker, partnership, product expansion, RBC, risk management, Royal Bank of Canada
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has secured the necessary shareholder approval to amend its statutes and expand operations into select sub-Saharan African countries and Iraq. This move, set to take effect in three months, follows the approval of the amendment by … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged 2025 EBRD Annual Meeting, Article 1 amendment, Benin, Board of Governors, Canary Wharf, Cote d’Ivoire, EBRD, emerging markets, financial inclusion, GHANA, international development, Iraq, Kenya, London 2025, Nigeria, Odile Renaud-Basso, private sector, Senegal, Strategic and Capital Framework, sub-Saharan Africa, sustainable growth
(IN BRIEF) The 2025 Global Investment Returns Yearbook from UBS, created in partnership with London Business School and Cambridge University, uses 125 years of data to provide valuable insights for investors. Key findings include the dramatic market changes, the long-term … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged 125 years of data, 2025 Global Investment Returns Yearbook, asset allocation, bonds, Cambridge University, Chief Investment Office, Commodities, Dan Dowd, diversification, emerging markets, financial history, gold, inflation, London Business School, long-term returns, Mark Haefele, market concentration, Professor Paul Marsh, risk and return, Stocks, technology stocks, UBS, UBS Global Wealth Management, UBS Investment Bank, US market
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