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European Promotional Banks Surpass Circular Economy Financing Target, Aim for Ambitious Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The Joint Initiative on Circular Economy (JICE), spearheaded by prominent European Union public promotional banks and institutions, has…

3 weeks ago

EnBW Completes Sale of Minority Stake in TransnetBW to Federal Government and KfW

(IN BRIEF) EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG has successfully concluded the sale of a minority stake in its subsidiary, TransnetBW, to…

6 months ago

Global Green Bond Initiative and Inter-American Development Bank Partner to Boost Green Bonds in Latin America and the Caribbean

(IN BRIEF) A coalition of development finance institutions and multilateral organizations, known as the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI), has…

8 months ago

German Financial Institutions Cautious in Loan Negotiations with Corporate Customers, KfW ifo Indicator Shows

(IN BRIEF) The KfW ifo Credit Constraint Indicator for Germany shows that financial institutions responded more cautiously to loan applications…

9 months ago

KfW Research: the green restructuring of the German economy is already underway

It played a role for close to 60% of newly founded businesses in 2021 Climate action is the focus of…

1 year ago

KfW Research : la restructuration verte de l’économie allemande est déjà en cours

Il a joué un rôle pour près de 60 % des entreprises nouvellement créées en 2021 L'action pour le climat…

1 year ago

EBWE und EU stellen Georgien 53 Millionen Euro zur Unterstützung seiner Energieeffizienz in Schulen zur Verfügung

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 1-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE), eine multilaterale Entwicklungsinvestitionsbank , haben die…

2 years ago

EBRD and the EU to provide EUR 53 million to Georgia in support of its energy efficiency in schools

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 1-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank,…

2 years ago

KfW Development Bank finanzierà la costruzione di impianti di trattamento delle acque reflue e reti fognarie in due grandi comuni della Serbia

(COMUNICATO STAMPA) FRANKFURT, 22-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW Development Bank (KfW Entwicklungsbank GmbH), società statale tedesca banca di investimento e…

2 years ago

KfW Development Bank to finance the construction of wastewater treatment plants and sewage networks in two large municipalities in Serbia

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 22-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW Development Bank (KfW Entwicklungsbank GmbH), a German state-owned investment and development bank…

2 years ago

COVID 19: KfW Development Bank to finance four hospitals in Iraq to help them prepare for the peak of the pandemic expected in autumn

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 10-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Frankfurt, Germany based KfW Development Bank (KfW Entwicklungsbank GmbH) has announced it will…

4 years ago

Prof. Dr Jochen Kluve will succeed Prof. Dr Eva Terberger as head of KfW Development Bank’s Financial Cooperation’s (FC) evaluation department

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 30-Sep-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW Development Bank has just announced it has appointed Prof. Dr Jochen Kluve…

5 years ago

KfW Research: there are currently 154,000 ‘young’ social entrepreneurs in Germany at the helm of 108,000 businesses

KfW Research presents first study about young social entrepreneurs For 154,000 social entrepreneurs, social contribution matters more than earning an…

5 years ago

KfW Construction Award 2019 now open for applications

A total of up to EUR 35,000 in prize money “New construction” and “modernising existing buildings” categories Apply by 20…

5 years ago

KfW supports new project in enabling local population coexist with refugees peacefully in Cameroon

EUR 18.5 million for host municipalities Potential conflicts reduced Income and employment opportunities for refugees improved FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 16-Nov-2018…

5 years ago

KfW Entrepreneurs’ Award 2018 winners announced

The 16 regional winners have been selected Awards presented to successful entrepreneurs who have expanded their business Awards ceremony held…

6 years ago

KfW new subsidiary KfW Capital to develop the VC and VD funding landscape in Germany

Joint press release from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, KfW and KfW Capital Joint initiative between…

6 years ago

KfW-ifo SME Barometer: German SMEs optimistic about the future despite recent truce in the trade conflict between US and EU

Business sentiment of small and medium-sized enterprises continues to improve Large enterprises are also more optimistic Robust upswing, but many…

6 years ago

KfW SME Panel: number of trainees and apprentices across Germany grew in 2017 for the first time in six years

High demand for labour has led to first increase in traineeships and apprenticeships since 2011 Around 90% of trainees and…

6 years ago

KfW loans EUR 300 million for new barrage across the Nile in Asyut

EUR 300 million provided to safeguard irrigation farming Project secures source of income for 5 million Egyptians Hydropower plant enables…

6 years ago

KfW signs EUR 200 million loan agreement with Rural Electrification Corporate Limited for developing the power supply in rural India

Credit line for EUR 200 million Increased energy generation capacity based on solar and wind power Additional power supply for…

6 years ago

WWF, Instituto Terra and KfW support reforestation in Brazil with photography and panel discussion at the Museum of Natural History in Berlin

Joint press release by KfW and WWF Photography and panel discussion: Sebastião Salgado's commitment to reforestation in Brazil – new…

6 years ago

KfW to provide EUR 35 million in support of food security for refugees and returning IDPs in Democratic Republic of the Congo

EUR 35 million for small farmers in North and South Kivu Securing the food supply for 180,000 people Reintegrating returning…

6 years ago

SME business climate dipped slightly in February but remains on a high level – KfW-ifo SME Barometer

SME business climate drops moderately as expectations decline But SMEs still rate their current situation better than ever Large enterprises…

6 years ago

KfW Research: 2017 the most successful year of the euro area in a decade

KfW Research confirms growth forecast of 2.4% for 2018 Growth expected to slow to 2.1% in 2019 Political risks to…

6 years ago

KfW and KfW IPEX-Bank acknowledge importance of work-caregiving balance in Hessen

Voluntary acknowledgement to honour caregiving performed by employees Diverse support services related to ‘work and caregiving’ Frankfurt am Main, 25-Sep-2017…

7 years ago

EU, KfW and French bank AFD to help Jordan deal with water shortage

European initiative: EU, KfW and French development bank AFD launch project against water shortage in Jordan EUR 152 million to…

7 years ago

KfW-Research: High-growth enterprises in Germany employ graduates, target international markets early, and have R&D based business model

Fast-growing enterprises are crucial for economic growth and job creation Employment of graduates, international orientation and R&D activities are the…

7 years ago

KfW funded rAREH to build 2.7 MW hydropower station in Rwanda

KfW supporting public-private company rAREH with the construction of hydropower stations in Sub-Saharan Africa USD 8 million for Rwanza hydropower…

7 years ago

This year’s KfW Entrepreneurs’ Award accepts applications until 1 August 2017

Prize for start-ups formed in or after 2012 EUR 35,000 in total prize money Awards to be presented to 16…

7 years ago

KfW to substantially expand its activities in the field of equity finance

Move is to strengthen Germany as a location for start-ups and fast-growing innovative technology firms Planned investment volume of EUR…

7 years ago

KfW-ifo SME Barometer: the business climate in Germany during April at the record level of 24.9 balance points

Improved business situation and expectations drive SME business climate to record level Large enterprises are much more satisfied with their…

7 years ago

Business Lending in Germany Rise by 2.6%

New business loans up 2.6% in fourth quarter of 2016 Increase driven by the expectation of rising borrowing costs, but…

7 years ago

KfW funds construction of the largest solar power complex in the world

Breaking ground for the fourth solar power plant in Ouarzazate NOORo I – IV becomes the largest solar power complex…

7 years ago

KfW IPEX-Bank provides financing to build new and modern logistics centre in Koblenz for REWE

Frankfurt am Main, 28-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Working together with another bank, KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financing to build a…

7 years ago

8 in 10 German SMEs are still not utilizing e-commerce

KfW study: only 16% of SMEs rely on e-commerce Share in total turnover is still low Retailers, wholesalers and young…

7 years ago

KfW Award for Housing and Construction to recognise top sustainable living projects; now on its 15th year

The deadline is 1 March 2017 KfW Award for Housing and Construction celebrates 15th anniversary Winners receive a total of…

7 years ago

SMEs in Germany optimistic about 2017 – KfW-ifo SME Barometer

Confidence rises among SMEs and large enterprises Domestic demand remains sound as companies hope for a recovery of export markets…

7 years ago

KfW SME Panel: Number of trainees at SMEs has remained relatively stable at 1.2 million

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nine out of ten apprentices train in mid-sized companies SMEs are bucking the trend…

8 years ago

KfW took out EUR 42.4 billion on the international capital markets in 1H2016

Need for funding unchanged in 2016 at EUR 70–75 billion Strong demand for liquid EUR bonds – even with negative…

8 years ago