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ERAA 2025 Highlights Capacity Risks and Investment Needs Across Europe’s Electricity System

(IN BRIEF) The European Resource Adequacy Assessment 2025 warns of potential electricity supply risks in Europe over the coming decade, driven by the possible decommissioning of 6 to 8 GW of capacity between 2028 and 2030 and uncertainty around future … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Strengthens Capital Base with $700 Million Tier 2 Bond Issue Amid Strong Investor Demand

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, the Turkish subsidiary of BBVA, has completed a $700 million Basel III-compliant Tier 2 bond issuance, raising its total subordinated bond sales to $2.45 billion in two years—the highest among banks. The latest fixed-rate bond, maturing … Read the full press release

MINA IV surpasses $1.8 billion as Meridiam expands sustainable and resilient infrastructure investment across North America

(IN BRIEF) Meridiam closed its fourth-generation North America infrastructure fund, MINA IV, with more than $1.8 billion raised, exceeding its $1.7 billion target and outperforming the previous fund. The milestone coincides with the firm’s 20th anniversary, highlighting two decades of … Read the full press release

SGS secures top AAA rating from MSCI and maintains FTSE4Good inclusion, reinforcing global ESG leadership

(IN BRIEF) SGS has reaffirmed its position as a leader in sustainability and ESG performance by achieving the highest AAA rating in MSCI ESG Ratings for the sixth consecutive year and securing a place in the FTSE4Good Index Series for … Read the full press release

Sasha Wiggins to Lead UK Retail Investment Drive as Barclays Research Highlights £430 Billion in Untapped Savings

(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ Chief Executive of Private Bank and Wealth Management, Sasha Wiggins, has been named Chair of the UK’s new multi-year retail investment campaign, launched under the Leeds Reforms to boost retail investing and make the UK a top … Read the full press release

Sidekick Health Secures €35 Million Funding from EIB to Expand Digital Therapeutics and AI Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Sidekick Health has secured a €35 million venture debt facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its digital health and therapeutics initiatives. The funding, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, will accelerate R&D and AI-driven … Read the full press release

Mutares Strengthens Steyr Motors’ Market Profile with EUR 30.9 Million Share Placement

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has placed 910,000 shares—about 17% of Steyr Motors AG’s outstanding shares—through an accelerated bookbuilding process, raising EUR 30.9 million. This follows a recent German legislative change to bolster domestic defense, which helped spark … Read the full press release

Record Surge: Dutch Portfolio Investments Near €3,500 Billion in 2025

(IN BRIEF) De Nederlandsche Bank’s latest report reveals that Dutch portfolio investments have reached nearly €3,500 billion in 2025, showcasing robust growth driven by a diversified mix of assets such as equities and bonds. The report attributes this surge to … Read the full press release

Boliden Unveils Next-Generation Green Zinc Production Facility

(IN BRIEF) Boliden has inaugurated its new zinc smelter, which is acclaimed as the world’s most climate-efficient facility in its sector. This innovative plant employs advanced technologies and novel process improvements that markedly lower both greenhouse gas emissions and energy … Read the full press release

Savills Reports 26% Growth in UK Regional Office Market Take-Up in 2024 Amid Rising Competition and Limited Supply

(IN BRIEF) The Big 6 regional office markets in the UK, which include Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester, experienced a 26% year-on-year growth in city centre office take-up, totaling 4.36 million sq ft in 2024. This marked the … Read the full press release