(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been named the World’s Best Corporate Bank 2024 by Global Finance magazine, marking the fourth time and second consecutive year it has received this honor. The award recognizes BBVA’s strong performance, reputation, and management excellence. BBVA … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Awards, BBVA, Financial, Global Finance magazine, INNOVATION, investment, Joseph D. Giarraputo, Outstanding Performance, sustainability, World's Best Corporate Bank 2024
(IN BRIEF) BASF SE reported its Q2 2024 results, showing steady EBITDA despite challenging market conditions. The company’s sales reached €16.1 billion, down from €17.3 billion last year due to lower prices and currency effects. EBITDA before special items remained … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) Eni reported strong growth and strategic progress in Q2 2024, achieving an adjusted net profit of €1.5 billion. Key achievements include a 6% year-on-year increase in oil and gas production, significant portfolio upgrades, and advancements in transition businesses … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged Claudio Descalzi, Eni, Financial, Giuseppe Zafarana, investment
(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ reported a stable performance in the first half of 2024 despite challenging economic conditions. Revenue decreased slightly by 3.0% to €3,986.6 million, while order intake dropped by 18.4% to €3,845.4 million due to fewer … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, economic, Financial, investment, Joachim Schönbeck
(IN BRIEF) TAKKT has strengthened its resilience in the first half of 2024 by increasing its gross profit margin to 40.5% and streamlining cost structures, resulting in a slight increase in free cash flow to €25.6 million. Despite a 17.7% … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged Andreas Weishaar, economy, Financial, investment, Maria Zesch, resilience, retail, TAKKT
(IN BRIEF) In Q2 2024, Vossloh Group demonstrated strong performance with an 11.7% increase in orders received, totaling €769.6 million, and maintained stable EBIT at €49.5 million, slightly above last year’s €49.3 million. Despite a 6.6% decline in sales revenues … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged Financial, investment, Oliver Schuster, Vossloh Group
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso reported a slight decrease in Q2 2024 sales but saw significant improvements in adjusted EBIT and cash flow. Key highlights include successful value creation and profit improvement programmes, a major investment in the Oulu mill, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, Hans Sohlström, investment, Stora Enso
(IN BRIEF) SIX and Avaloq have jointly launched the Independent Valuation Service for financial instruments, addressing the global need for impartial end-of-day valuations. This service, accessible via the CONNEXOR API, supports asset managers, custodians, and financial institutions in client reporting, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Global IPO activity in the first half of 2024 saw a decline, with 551 listings raising US$52.2 billion, marking a 12% decrease in volume and a 16% drop in proceeds year-on-year. While industrials led in number of IPOs … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Americas, Asia-Pacific, EMEIA, EY, Financial, George Chan, Global IPO, investment
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has reached a significant milestone by donating £1 million to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) since its establishment in 2007. The RNRMC supports personnel from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Jameson, BAE Systems, donation, Financial, Glynn Phillips, partnership, Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC)
(IN BRIEF) The UK economy is expected to receive a significant boost as fans spend an additional £233 million during the European Championships and Paris Olympics this summer. Experian Economics highlights increased spending in pubs, bars, supermarkets, and on electronics … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, Media, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged European Championships, Experian, Financial, investment, Mohammed Chaudhri, Paris Olympics, UK economy
(IN BRIEF) A new study reveals that diabetes cost the UK nearly £14 billion in 2021/22, with over £10 billion in direct NHS costs. Complications from diabetes account for the largest share of these costs. Despite advancements in management technologies, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Colette Marshall, Diabetes, Diabetes UK, Financial, investment, Nick Hex, Prevention and Care, University of York, wellness
(IN BRIEF) SIX, a leading global financial information provider, has unveiled a new series of global equity indices designed specifically for retail, private banking, and asset management sectors. These indices aim to simplify access to comprehensive equity investment views and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Dr. Christian Bahr, Financial, Insights and Operations, SIX, Tailored Global Equity Indices
(IN BRIEF) Cargotec Corporation’s demerger plan, approved on February 1, 2024, is set to split its Kalmar business area into a new entity, Kalmar Corporation. Shareholders will receive demerger consideration in the form of new shares in Kalmar. Cargotec has … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cargotec, demerger, Financial, investment, Kalmar, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Hamburg-based renewable energy operator Encavis AG (listed on the MDAX) recently concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) by resolving to retain its entire consolidated earnings, bolstering the company’s internal resources to propel accelerated growth. The decision reflects Encavis … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Shell plc’s Board unveiled today the equivalent dividend payments for the first quarter 2024 interim dividend, originally announced on May 2, 2024, at US$0.344 per ordinary share. Shareholders were granted the option to receive dividends in US dollars, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Financial, investment, Shell
(IN BRIEF) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has disclosed the updated number of shares and votes as of May 31, 2024, with a total of 3,348,251,735 shares, including 261,755,983 A shares and 3,086,495,752 B shares. The total votes amount to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Financial, investment, Shares buyback, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
(IN BRIEF) Fugro has successfully concluded its share repurchase programme, initiated on 20 March 2024, aimed at meeting obligations under its employee share programmes. During the period from 29 May to 30 May, the company repurchased 87,322 shares at an … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Financial, Fugro, investment, share buyback programme
(IN BRIEF) Neste has released its annual Green Finance Report for 2023, showcasing its dedication to combatting climate change and advancing toward a circular economy. In 2023, Neste achieved significant milestones in its sustainable funding journey, including the establishment of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, Hanna Maula, investment, Martti Ala-Härkönen, Neste, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials unveils a Green Finance Framework aimed at supporting the ongoing transformation and decarbonisation of the building materials sector. Aligned with leading market practices and standards, the framework facilitates the issuance of Green Bonds to finance sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Dr Nicola Kimm, Financial, Heidelberg Materials, investments, René Aldach, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EQT celebrates the successful final close of the BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership (MMG Fund) at USD 1.6 billion, exceeding its original target of USD 750 million. This achievement underscores the growing interest in Asia’s mid-market segment and … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged EQT, Financial, investment, Jean Salata, Mid-Market Growth (MMG Fund), Nicholas Macksey, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Institute predicts a significant upswing in profitability for the life insurance industry as global interest rates climb, with an estimated additional USD 1.5 trillion in global life savings premiums projected over the next decade. Higher interest … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Financial, investment, Jerome Jean Haegeli, Life Insurance Profits, Paul Murray, Swiss Re
(IN BRIEF) Moody’s, the international rating agency, has upgraded TAG Immobilien AG’s long-term credit rating to ‘investment grade, Baa3, outlook stable,’ citing the company’s robust operational performance and disciplined financial strategy amidst challenging market conditions driven by escalating interest rates. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Martin Thiel, Moody, TAG Immobilien AG
(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA announced an ordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 per share and an extraordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023. The NOK cash dividend per share is calculated based on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Equinor, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis N.V. announced the commencement of the second tranche of its Share Buyback Program, covering up to €1 billion of the total €3 billion program, starting from May 23, 2024, until August 30, 2024. Under this agreement, Stellantis … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Financial, investment, Share Buyback Program, Stellantis
(IN BRIEF) Experian and alternative lender TRIVER have collaborated to expedite the SME lending process, offering rapid access to short-term capital for businesses. TRIVER, aiming to revolutionize SME lending, utilizes Experian’s suite of data solutions to enable an end-to-end automated … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) have joined forces to provide a financing package of up to US$ 10 million (€ 9.24 million) to AccessBank in Azerbaijan. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged AccessBank, Azerbaijan, Davit Tsiklauri, EBRD, EFSE, Financial, George Orlov, MSME, Oxana Binzaru, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Despite facing widespread cost pressures, the UK economy showcased resilience in April, with eight out of 14 sectors experiencing output growth and seven reporting increased demand, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker. While one sector … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Financial, investment, Lloyds Bank, Nikesh Sawjani, Scott Barton, sustainability, UK Sectors
(IN BRIEF) At the Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt am Main, shareholders of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA overwhelmingly approved proposals from the General Partner and the Supervisory Board. Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Wolfgang Kirsch, commended Fresenius’ resilience amidst … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged #FutureFresenius Agenda, AGM, Financial, Fresenius, investment, Michael Sen, Wolfgang Kirsch
(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT AG’s Annual General Meeting, held at the Wappenhalle in Munich, witnessed significant shareholder representation with 78.36% of share capital present. All agenda items received strong endorsement, including the approval of a dividend distribution of EUR 0.40 per … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Financial, Giuseppe Panizzardi, HENSOLDT AG, investment
(IN BRIEF) AXA has disclosed its AXA Group Solvency and Financial Condition Report (Group SFCR) for the fiscal period ending December 31, 2023, adhering to the directives of Directive 2009/138/EC and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35, collectively known as Solvency II … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged AXA, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) Saxo celebrates a significant achievement, surpassing DKK 800 billion in client assets, marking a remarkable milestone in its 25-year journey. While rooted in Danish currency, this achievement is a testament to Saxo’s global expansion and the trust it … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Kim Fournais, Saxo Bank
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO’s French private bank branch, Neuflize OBC, has initiated exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas Cardif to forge a strategic partnership in life insurance in France. This collaboration involves the sale of Neuflize Vie, a joint venture between … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, United Kingdom
Tagged ABN Amro, BNP Paribas Cardif, Financial, France, insurance, investment, Neuflize OBC, partnership
(IN BRIEF) BKW, a Swiss energy company, has announced the agreement of a new unsecured, committed revolving credit facility amounting to CHF 1 billion, effectively refinancing its previous syndicated loans of CHF 2 billion ahead of schedule. The decision follows … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged BKW, Financial, investment, Martin Zwyssig
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica’s investment arm, Íope Ventures, joins a funding round for Wenalyze, an open data analytics platform targeting the banking and insurance sectors. Led by Athos Capital, the investment round has already secured over €1 million, with participation from … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Augusto Pérez Arbizu, Carlos Albo, Financial, fintech, Insurtech Solutions, investment, Íope Ventures, partnership, Telefonica, Wenalyze
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s upward trajectory continues as it announces a successful start to 2024. The telecom giant witnessed a 1.6 percent organic increase in net revenue, reaching €27.9 billion, with service revenues soaring by 4.1 percent to €23.5 billion. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Andreas Fuchs, Deutsche Telekom, Financial, investment, Tim Höttges
(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG showcased a robust second-quarter performance, with revenue holding steady at €19.2 billion and orders reaching €20.5 billion, marking a 12 percent decline from the previous year. The company’s industrial software business exhibited strong growth, particularly in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Financial, investment, Ralf P. Thomas, Roland Busch, Siemens
(IN BRIEF) The highly anticipated Eras Tour by Taylor Swift is poised to inject a staggering £997 million into the UK economy, according to new data from Barclays. Swifties attending the tour are expected to spend an average of £848 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Dr Peter Brooks, economic, entertainment, Eras Tour, Financial, Taylor Swift, Tom Corbett, UK
(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) reinforces its sustainability commitments by expanding its sustainability declarations in investment and underwriting and establishing its own “Group Sustainability Office” as part of the ongoing VIG 25 sustainability programme. The updated declarations outline stringent … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Declarations, Financial, HARTWIG LÖGER, investment, sustainability, Sustainability Office, Vienna Insurance Group
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting Euro-denominated cross-border transactions between Hong Kong and Singapore through Partior, the global unified ledger market infrastructure. As the first Euro settlement bank to go live on Partior, Standard … Read the full press release
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