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SIX Swiss Exchange Expands Real Estate ETF Offerings with abrdn’s New Active Fund Listing

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has welcomed abrdn Investments as a new ETF issuer with the launch of its “abrdn Future Real Estate UCITS ETF.” This actively managed ETF offers investors access to global real estate markets through abrdn’s expertise, … Read the full press release

UK MOD Appoints Savills to Drive Defence Estate Optimisation and Community Impact

(IN BRIEF) The UK Ministry of Defence has appointed Savills as a Strategic Property Advisor to support the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio, a £5.1 billion investment in modernizing and sustaining Defence Estate infrastructure. Over the next seven years, Savills … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Celebrates 40 Years in China with New Innovations Unveiled at China International Import Expo

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is celebrating 40 years in China by presenting its latest innovations at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), including the global launch of its T25 SW semi-welded plate heat exchanger. At the event, Alfa Laval will … Read the full press release

RWE Signs Renewable Energy Agreement with Rivian to Power Adventure Network and Expand Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with Rivian to supply its Adventure Network with renewable energy from the repowered Champion Wind farm in Texas. This 127 MW wind project, currently undergoing upgrades, will help Rivian achieve … Read the full press release

Telefónica Launches Relief Campaign and Provides Free Services for Flood-Affected Communities

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica and its Foundation have launched an emergency relief effort for flood victims across affected regions, deploying technical teams to restore communications and providing free data and national calls through Movistar. In partnership with the Red Cross, Fundación … Read the full press release

Shell Brasil Begins Production at Mero-3 FPSO, Boosting Offshore Capacity in Brazil’s Santos Basin

(IN BRIEF) Shell Brasil has launched production at the Marechal Duque de Caxias FPSO (Mero-3) in Brazil’s Mero field, part of the Santos Basin, with an output capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil per day. This FPSO, located 200 kilometers … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Analysis Highlights Link Between Limited Access to Sports, Culture, and Lower Test Scores Among Dutch Children

(IN BRIEF) An analysis by ABN AMRO Foundation reveals that Dutch primary school children with limited access to sports and cultural activities are more likely to receive recommendations for lower levels of secondary education, potentially limiting their educational and career … Read the full press release

TU/e and Catharina Hospital Use Digital Twins to Shape the Future of Personalized Heart Care

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Catharina Hospital, including cardiologist Prof. Lukas Dekker and PhD candidate Carlijn Buck, are pioneering the use of “digital twins” to advance personalized care for heart patients. This innovative approach creates … Read the full press release

Accenture and 1910 Genetics Unite to Revolutionize Drug Discovery with AI-Driven Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has invested in 1910 Genetics, a biotech firm leveraging AI-driven lab automation to enhance drug discovery for small and large molecule therapies. This partnership aims to provide biopharma clients with a powerful AI platform, streamlining the drug … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Joins Global Sustainability Movement with World Business Council for Sustainable Development Membership

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to collaborate with industry leaders in addressing major environmental issues like climate change, decarbonization, and biodiversity loss. Guided by its … Read the full press release

trinamiX to Present Innovative Recycling Solutions at PRSA 2024 in Singapore

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH, a subsidiary of BASF specializing in mobile spectroscopy solutions, will showcase its innovative plastic and textile identification technologies at the Plastics Recycling Show Asia (PRSA) 2024 in Singapore on November 13-14. The company aims to highlight … Read the full press release

Siemens Agrees to Sell Airport Logistics Business to Vanderlande for €300 Million

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG has reached an agreement to sell its Siemens Logistics division to Vanderlande, a company owned by Toyota Industries Corporation, for €300 million. This transaction is expected to close in 2025, pending regulatory approvals. Ralf P. Thomas, … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring Strengthens German Market Presence with Merca Leasing Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring (CAL&F) has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Merca Leasing, a leading independent leasing company in Germany, pending regulatory approvals. This acquisition aligns with CAL&F’s strategy to enhance its presence in the … Read the full press release

Safran Aircraft Engines Announces New LEAP Engine MRO Facility in Morocco, Enhancing Local Workforce and Capacity

(IN BRIEF) At the Marrakech Air Show 2024, Safran Aircraft Engines announced several agreements with Moroccan partners to establish a new LEAP engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility near Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, set to begin operations in … Read the full press release

Stadler Partners with Metropolitano de Lisboa to Supply 24 New Metro Vehicles in Major Modernization Effort

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has signed a contract with Metropolitano de Lisboa for the supply of 24 new metro vehicles, with an option for 12 additional units, in a deal worth €134 million. This agreement, witnessed by key Portuguese officials, marks … Read the full press release

VINCI Construction to Acquire FM Conway Limited, Expanding Presence in the UK Public Works Sector

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Construction has announced its agreement to acquire FM Conway Limited, a leading public works company in the UK, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the southeast England market. FM Conway, founded in 1961 … Read the full press release

EIB Group Reports Milestones of European Tech Champions Initiative at Madrid Event

(IN BRIEF) On October 30, 2024, the EIB Group showcased the progress of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI) during an event in Madrid, emphasizing its role in supporting high-growth technology scale-ups across Europe. Since its launch in 2023, the … Read the full press release

Wiztrust Partners with Icade to Bolster Financial Information Security in French Real Estate

(IN BRIEF) Wiztrust, a leader in blockchain information certification, has partnered with Icade, a major player in the French real estate market, to implement its certification solution. This collaboration enhances Icade’s ability to verify the authenticity of its financial information, … Read the full press release

Terna’s Innovation Zone Forum in San Francisco Unites Energy Innovators for Sustainable Transition

(IN BRIEF) Terna, the Italian transmission system operator, hosted the Innovation Zone Forum in San Francisco, aimed at fostering collaboration in the energy sector. The two-day event gathered startups, investors, and energy leaders to discuss challenges and innovative technologies for … Read the full press release

Ørsted Partners with Brookfield to Expand Renewable Energy Portfolio in UK Offshore Wind

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered a partnership with Brookfield, resulting in Brookfield acquiring a 12.45% minority stake in four of Ørsted’s operational UK offshore wind farms—Hornsea 1, Hornsea 2, Walney Extension, and Burbo Bank Extension—totaling approximately 3.5 GW in capacity. … Read the full press release