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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

ABP Boosts Plymouth’s Summer Events with Sponsorship and Infrastructure Investments

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) is sponsoring two major events in Plymouth this summer: the British Firework Championships on August 14-15 and the World Cadet Championships, running until August 9. The firework event supports the Royal National Lifeboat Institution … Read the full press release

EIB and Banca Etica Partner to Drive €165 Million Investments in Italy’s Social Economy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Etica have signed a €60 million agreement to stimulate €165 million in investments across Italy. The initiative aims to support women-led SMEs, improve services for refugees, and boost economic development in … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Spain Launch €3.4 Billion Regional Resilience Fund for Strategic Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) and Spain’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Enterprise have launched the Regional Resilience Fund, aimed at channeling Next Generation EU loans into key projects within the Spanish Autonomous Communities. This initiative … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB Expands M&A Advisory Network with Strategic Investments in Tandem Capital Advisors and Emendo Capital

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has expanded its M&A advisory network by making strategic investments in two European boutiques, Tandem Capital Advisors in Belgium and Emendo Capital in the Netherlands. This move aims to strengthen Natixis … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Introduces Green Finance Framework for Sustainable Investments

(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

EDF Pioneers Green Commercial Paper Issuance, Targets Renewable Energy Investments

(IN BRIEF) On May 14, 2024, EDF achieved a significant milestone by launching its inaugural green commercial paper issuance, valued at €50 million with a 6-month maturity, successfully subscribed by Ecofi. The funds from this issuance are earmarked to support … Read the full press release

Barclays Advances Its Transition Financing, Cutting Emissions Amid Criticism on Fossil Fuel Investments

(IN BRIEF) Barclays is actively financing the transition of the energy sector by implementing strict policies and reducing financed emissions by 44% in the Energy sector and 26% in the Power sector from 2020 to 2023. Despite facing criticism for … Read the full press release

Finnvera Spearheads Climate-Friendly Investments with EUR 200 Billion Plans

(IN BRIEF) Finnvera, committed to promoting climate-friendly investments, announces plans for low-emission investments worth over EUR 200 billion, aligning with the Paris Climate Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees. With a focus on reducing carbon footprints, Finnvera … Read the full press release

EBRD Posts €2.1 Billion Profit in 2023 Following Record Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has reported a profit of €2.1 billion for 2023, marking a significant turnaround from the €1.1 billion losses incurred in 2022 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The bank’s … Read the full press release

CEB Approves €1.3 Billion in Loans Across Europe for Social Sector Investments

(IN BRIEF) The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has approved 11 new loans totaling €1.3 billion across various countries and sectors. These loans aim to address critical social issues such as microfinance, healthcare, education, and post-disaster reconstruction. Among the … Read the full press release

E.ON to Invest €42 Billion in European Energy Transition, Surpasses 2023 Earnings Expectations

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, a major player in Europe’s energy sector, plans to increase its investments from €33 billion to €42 billion for 2024-2028, focusing on energy networks and infrastructure. The company exceeded earnings expectations in 2023, with adjusted Group EBITDA … Read the full press release

Vestas Reports Strong Performance in 2023, Eyes Robust Growth for 2024

(IN BRIEF) For the year 2023, Vestas achieved revenue of EUR 15,382m (outlook: EUR 14.5-15.5bn), with an EBIT margin before special items of 1.5 percent (outlook: 0-2 percent), and total investments1 of EUR 823m (outlook: approx. EUR 0.8bn). The value of the … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Secures €250 Million Financing from EIB to Boost Sustainable Investments for Dutch Businesses

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has successfully secured €250 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB), which will be matched by the bank itself, resulting in a total of €500 million in new loans available to Dutch businesses. This … Read the full press release

Record-Breaking Year for European Offshore Wind in 2023, With Positive Outlook and Investments

(IN BRIEF) Europe experienced a remarkable year in offshore wind energy in 2023, witnessing a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms coming online, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. Investments of €30 billion were confirmed for … Read the full press release

Business Leaders Optimistic for 2024 Despite Global Headwinds, Focusing on Technology and Sustainability Investments, Finds Capgemini Report

(IN BRIEF) According to the latest report by the Capgemini Research Institute, business leaders are entering 2024 with a heightened sense of optimism compared to the previous year, with 56% expressing confidence in their organization’s future growth despite ongoing global … Read the full press release

EBRD Achieves Record Investments of €13.1 Billion in 2023, Focusing on Green Economy and Crisis Response

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced a significant milestone by delivering a record €13.1 billion in investments in 2023, marking a year of achievements and challenges. The bank reported record levels of investments, green financing, … Read the full press release

EIB Global Invests $30 Million in Seedstars Africa Ventures to Boost Innovation and Job Creation in Africa

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has announced a $30 million equity investment in the Seedstars Africa Ventures I venture capital fund to support innovative entrepreneurs in Africa. This investment aims to provide improved access to risk capital for startups and innovative … Read the full press release

Global Life Sciences M&A Surges to $191 Billion in 2023, Driven by Big Pharma’s Big Deals

(IN BRIEF) The global life sciences industry has witnessed a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with investments totaling $191 billion by December 10, 2023, compared to $142 billion in 2022. Although the number of completed deals decreased, the … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Santander Collaborate on Securitisation Deal to Boost Green Mortgages and Energy Efficiency Investments in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and European Investment Fund, has partnered with Santander in a synthetic securitisation transaction aimed at supporting energy efficiency investments in Spain. The initiative focuses on financing the … Read the full press release