(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Börse Group has invested USD 15 million in MerQube, a US-based index technology firm, acquiring a minority stake alongside 7RIDGE. The partnership aims to enhance innovation in index-based investing, leveraging MerQube’s advanced SaaS platform and expertise in … Read the full press release
Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged 7RIDGE, Christian Kromann, derivatives, Deutsche Börse Group, Deutsche Börse Strengthens Index Business with Strategic Investment in US Based Firm MerQube, financial markets, fintech, index provider, investment strategies, ISS STOXX, MerQube, passive investing, SaaS platform, STOXX, structured products, Vinit Srivastava
(IN BRIEF) Erste Group has appointed Juan de Porras Aguirre as Executive Director Corporates, bringing in a seasoned banking executive with over three decades of international experience. Previously with Santander Bank Polska, he played a key role in building a … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged banking leadership, banking strategy, Central Europe banking, Commerzbank, corporate banking, corporate clients, Erste Group Bank AG, Erste Group strengthens corporate banking leadership with appointment of Juan de Porras Aguirre, European banks, executive appointment, financial markets, financial services, governance changes, Ingo Bleier, Investment Banking, Juan de Porras Aguirre, Peter Bosek, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander Bank Polska, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, Stefan Dörfler
(IN BRIEF) SIX Group has introduced two new indices, the SPI ESG 25 and the SMI Equal Weight, to expand its Swiss equity index family and meet rising demand for ESG-focused and alternative weighting strategies. The SPI ESG 25 offers … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged asset managers, Christian Bahr, diversification, equal weighting, equity indices, ESG Impact Ratings, ESG investing, ETF providers, financial markets, index services, Inrate, market capitalization, SIX Group, SMI Equal Weight, SPI ESG 25, SPI ESG Index, structured products, Sustainable Finance, SVVK-ASIR, Swiss Association for Responsible Investments, Swiss Market Index, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has launched a EUR 250 million share buyback programme starting 27 March 2026 and running until October 2026, aimed at reducing its share capital while maintaining strong capital levels, with the programme already factored into its … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Netherlands
Tagged ABN Amro, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., ABN AMRO Begins Share Repurchase Plan with ECB Approval and Structured Market Execution Strategy, banking sector, Capital reduction, CET1 ratio, ECB, European Central Bank, financial markets, Investor Relations, NLFI, regulatory compliance, share buyback, shareholders
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has proposed the spin-off and public listing of Octave Intelligence plc, with shareholders set to receive one Octave share for every ten Hexagon shares, subject to approval at the April 2026 AGM. Octave’s Class B shares … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Corporate Restructuring, financial markets, Hexagon AB, Hexagon Advances Strategic Spin Off of Octave Intelligence with Planned Nasdaq Listings and Shareholder Distribution, Investor Day 2026, Lex Asea, Nasdaq Global Select Market, Nasdaq Stockholm, Octave Intelligence plc, public listing, Registration Statement Form 10, SDR program, SEC filing, share distribution, shareholders, spin-off, Swedish depository receipts
(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
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Ireland, Italy, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Alantra, analysts, Barbara Lunghi, Borsa Italiana, brokers, capital markets, equity markets, Euronext, Euronext marks 25th STAR Conference with strong global investor participation and extensive company engagement, Euronext STAR Conference, Euronext STAR Milan, financial markets, Governance, Intesa Sanpaolo, investment firms, investors, liquidity, listed companies, Mediobanca, Milan, Palazzo Mezzanotte, SMEs, transparency
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has executed its largest-ever synthetic securitisation, linked to a €4.5 billion corporate loan portfolio, allowing the bank to release around 80% of the associated regulatory capital and expand its lending capacity. Structured as an on-balance sheet transaction, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Spain, Technology
Tagged balance sheet management, banking strategy, BBVA, BBVA executes major securitisation transaction meeting EU STS standards to support continued business financing, capital optimisation, corporate lending, corporate loans, EU STS, financial markets, institutional investors, regulatory capital, securitisation transaction, significant risk transfer, SRT, synthetic securitisation
(IN BRIEF) LSEG has launched a new suite of ESG scores and sustainability analytics designed to improve transparency, comparability, and usability of ESG data for financial institutions. Built on a research-driven methodology aligned with global sustainability frameworks such as ISSB, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged controversies data, double materiality, Elena Philipova, ESG data, ESG indicators, ESG investment analytics, ESG risk analysis, ESG scores, ESG Transparency, ESRS, financial markets, FTSE All World Index, Global financial institutions gain access to LSEG’s enhanced ESG scores and sustainability analytics integrated into LSEG Workspace, global sustainability frameworks, green revenues, GRI, ISSB, London Stock Exchange Group, LSEG, LSEG unveils comprehensive ESG analytics suite with standardized indicators and transparent scoring model for institutional investors, LSEG Workspace, materiality matrix, SASB, sovereign ESG risk, sustainability analytics, sustainability ratings and data, Sustainable Finance, sustainable financing
(IN BRIEF) Tikehau Capital has been included in the MSCI World Small Cap Index following the latest quarterly review, with the change effective after the market close on 27 February 2026. The index tracks small-cap companies across 23 developed markets … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged alternative asset manager, asset management, developed markets, financial markets, global investors, index inclusion, institutional investors, liquidity, market capitalization, MSCI indices, MSCI World Small Cap Index, shareholder base, small cap companies, stock market indices, Tikehau Capital, Tikehau Capital Added to MSCI World Small Cap Index Following Quarterly Index Review, Tikehau Capital Joins MSCI World Small Cap Benchmark to Strengthen Global Market Visibility
(IN BRIEF) SIX and Piraeus Bank have partnered to launch a new cross-border access model that improves how international institutional investors connect to the Greek equity market by integrating SIX’s global infrastructure with Piraeus Bank’s local expertise. The framework introduces … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged ATHEXCSD, Central Securities Depository, cross-border investment, custody and settlement, European market access, financial integration, financial markets, Greece capital markets, Greek equity market, institutional investors, international connectivity, investment flows, market infrastructure, PIRAEUS BANK, post-trade services, securities servicing, SIX, SIX and Piraeus Bank Introduce New Market Access Framework to Simplify International Investment into Greek Equities, SIX Expands European Market Footprint Through Landmark Collaboration with Piraeus Bank on Greek Equity Access
(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE AM has appointed Ismael García Puente as Deputy Director of Investment Strategy, a newly established role aimed at reinforcing the firm’s investment vision and market positioning. With more than a decade of experience at MAPFRE, García Puente … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, News, Spain
Tagged asset management, BME Institute, CAIA, Carlos III University, CESGA, Deputy Director of Investment Strategy, F. Javier Lendines, financial markets, fund management, investment strategy, Ismael García Puente, Juan Bernal, life insurance portfolios, MAPFRE AM, MAPFRE AM appoints Ismael García Puente as Deputy Director of Investment Strategy to strengthen financial business, MAPFRE Group, MAPFRE Inversión, MFIA, non-bank asset manager, Spain, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) Euronext has introduced its first set of mini-sized, cash-settled futures on major European government bonds, including the 10-year OAT, Bund, Bono, and BTP, as well as the first 30-year BTP. Listed on Euronext Derivatives Milan with a notional … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Ireland, Italy, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Norway, Portugal, Technology, Travel
Tagged 30-year BTP, Anthony Attia, Bono, BTP, Bund, Euronext, Euronext Clearing, Euronext Derivatives Milan, Euronext Expands into Fixed Income Derivatives with the Launch of Mini-Sized Futures on Key European Government Bonds, Euronext Strengthens Fixed Income Innovation with First 30-Year BTP Mini Futures and Expanded Product Line, European government bonds, financial markets, fixed income derivatives, Innovate for Growth 2027, institutional investors, liquidity providers, mini-sized futures, MOT, MTS, New Euronext Mini Futures Enhance Retail and Institutional Trading Opportunities in European Bonds, OAT, Optiq trading technology, retail investors, risk management
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has approved a new strategy for Bulgaria, focusing on the green transition, competitiveness, and resilience through 2030. The Bank’s investments in Bulgaria have grown significantly, with a focus on sustainable infrastructure and private sector development. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Bulgaria, competitiveness, EBRD, economic resilience, EU commitments, financial markets, green economy, green transition, infrastructure, investment, Manuela Naessl, partnership, private enterprise, private sector growth, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with BNP Paribas to provide its clients with access to advanced FX Execution Algorithms. The collaboration will enhance Lloyds’ digital FX offering by offering clients sophisticated tools for executing large … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Financial, Investment, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged algorithmic execution, BNP Paribas, buy-side participants, client experience, digital FX strategy, financial institutions, financial markets, foreign exchange, FX Execution Algorithms, hedging, Lloyds Bank, market-leading FX solutions, real-time analytics, risk management, Transaction Cost Analysis
(IN BRIEF) SIX has successfully issued a CHF 250 million digital bond with a 1.00% coupon and maturity in 2032, demonstrating strong investor demand. The bond’s proceeds will help strengthen SIX’s financial flexibility, support its growth strategy, and potentially fund … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, Aquis Exchange, bond issuance, CHF 250 million, corporate purposes, Credit Ratings, digital bond, Financial Flexibility, financial markets, Investor Demand, Raiffeisen Schweiz, SIX, SIX Swiss Exchange, UBS AG, Zürcher Kantonalbank
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has mandated Scope Ratings, a European Union-based credit rating agency, to perform a solicited creditworthiness rating. This addition to its existing agencies—Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P—was part of EIB’s regular triennial evaluation process for … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged AAA, Awards, capital markets, credit rating, DBRS, EIB, EU, European Investment Bank, financial markets, Fitch, investment, leadership, Moody's, regulatory compliance, S&P, Scope Ratings, Stable
(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE has appointed Alberto Matellán as the general manager of La Financière Responsable (LFR), a move that aligns with its strategy to enhance its asset management footprint. The appointment will help implement LFR’s new Strategic Plan, which focuses … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Alberto Matellán, appointment, asset management, ESG, financial markets, global investment strategy, IESE, impact investing, investment strategy, Juan Bernal, La Financière Responsable, leadership, MAPFRE, MAPFRE AM Capital Responsible Fund, MAPFRE Inversión, Paris, Social Innovation Economics, Socially Responsible Investment, SRI, Strategic Plan 2025-2027, sustainable funds, Thierry Chesneau
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has successfully completed its second use case in the Eurosystem Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) trials, marking a significant step in exploring digital asset innovations. The bank executed four repo trades using central bank money settled … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, ABN AMRO Clearing, Banque de France, Blockchain, blockchain-based settlement, CBDC, central bank money, Clearstream, commercial offering, Commercial Paper, CP issuance, De Nederlandsche Bank, digital assets, digital currency, digital currency settlement, digital euro, Digital Green Bond, distributed ledger technology, DLT, ECB trials, Eurex Clearing, Eurosystem Central Bank Digital Currency, financial innovation, financial markets, future-ready institution., intraday liquidity management, public blockchain, Rabobank, repo pilot trades, reverse repo, Sander Wever, securities lifecycle, tokenization, tokenized commercial paper, tokenized securities
(IN BRIEF) Bloomberg has expanded its EU Women in Finance initiative, which aims to inspire and empower young women to pursue careers in finance, following a successful first year. The initiative offers specialized training on capital markets and mentoring from … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Education, European Union, Financial, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Non Profit, Poland, Spain, Switzerland
Tagged Ana Botin, banking executives, Bloomberg, central bankers, Corporate Philanthropy, educational NGOs, Employment, Entrepreneurship, equal opportunity, EU Women in Finance, European Commission, Evelyn Bourke, experience, female leaders, finance ecosystem, financial markets, Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025, investors, Junior Achievement Europe, Magdalena Rzeczkowska, Magdalena Zmitrowicz, Mairead McGuinness, Peter T. Grauer, policymakers, Prof. Danuta Hübner, regulators, Salvatore Nigro, skills, Thuy-Tien Glück, training, Vocational Education, young women
New legal framework improves risk management for businesses in Kazakhstan (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has announced that Kazakhstan‘s capital markets are set to receive … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Law
Tagged Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of Financial Market, Business, capital markets, Close-out netting, Currency exchange, derivatives, EBRD, economy, Financial development, financial markets, Foreign professional organisations, Interest-rate-related risks, Investment growth, Kazakhstan, legislation, Netting, Regulatory framework, Risk hedging, risk management, Technical Assistance
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