(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has finalized agreements with seven Romanian banks, unlocking an additional €500 million in financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Romania. The agreements will allow banks to offer SMEs better loan terms, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Romania, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Alpha Bank, BRD Groupe Société Générale, competitive, EIF, financing, Garanti BBVA, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank, Libra Internet Bank, Marjut Falkstedt, niCredit Bank, partnership, Patria Bank, Romania, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and KCB Bank Kenya have formed a €230 million (KShs. 32 billion) partnership to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on women and youth-led businesses in Kenya. The investment, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, Empower Women and Youth, Henriette Geiger, investment, KCB Bank Kenya, Kenya, partnership, Paul Russo, SMEs, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with LfA Förderbank Bayern to expand a guarantee programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bavaria. With a €13 million counter-guarantee from the EIF, the programme will enable … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Bavaria, Dr. Bernhard Schwab, EIF, INNOVATION, LfA Förderbank Bayern, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has teamed up with Groupe BPCE to support small businesses and mid-caps in France. They signed two financing agreements exceeding €1 billion to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ambroise Fayolle, EIB, EIF, France, Groupe BPCE, Hélène Madar, INNOVATION, Jérôme Terpereau, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, renewable energy projects, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Ringkjøbing Landbobank have entered a groundbreaking guarantee agreement to facilitate DKK 320 million in funding for green investments by Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps. Supported by the European Commission’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Denmark, EIF, investments, John Fisker, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Ringkjøbing Landbobank, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €150 million loan to Pekao Leasing to bolster financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Poland, with a focus on less-developed regions and a minimum of 20% allocated to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Small Business
Tagged Bank Pekao, Bartosz Grześkowiak, EIB, financing, Maciej Kijo, partnership, Pekao Leasing, Poland, PZU Group, Robert Sochacki, SMEs, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska
(IN BRIEF) Euronext’s ELITE ecosystem has launched its first cohort of five French companies, aimed at supporting their sustainable growth and enhancing their access to capital markets. This marks a significant milestone for ELITE, which now includes over 2,300 companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Small Business
Tagged ELITE Ecosystem, Euronext, France, Marta Testi, Professor Véronique Tran, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Santander has expanded its Santander X platform for SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs, offering free training and discounts on essential business services. The initiative aims to support companies in adapting to the challenges of the digital market. Registration is … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Spain, Technology
Tagged Discounts, entrepreneurs, Free Training, Rafael Hernández, Santander, Santander X, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with Arion Bank to provide up to €100 million in new lending to around 40 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Small Mid-Caps in Iceland. Backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At the Africa Venture Finance Programme hosted by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, top African venture capital fund managers were recognized for their contributions to supporting start-ups across the continent. Awards were given to First Circle Capital, SpeedInvest, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Africa, Ambroise Fayolle, Awards, EIB, leadership, Oxford University, partnership, SMEs, Start-up Ecosystem
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has reduced interest rates on four of its Green Loans for Business to support UK agriculture and SMEs in their efforts to reduce emissions and enhance biodiversity. This move is part of Barclays’ commitment to financing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam White, agriculture, Barclays, biodiversity, net zero, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, UK farmers
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €100 million to SG Equipment Leasing Polska (SGEF Poland) to support Polish SMEs, with SGEF Poland expected to generate €200 million in total financing. At least 20% of the funds will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Small Business
Tagged Climate Action, EIB, Olivier Rambert, partnership, Poland, SG Equipment Leasing Polska (SGEF Poland), SMEs, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has introduced Zeigo Activate Lite, a free version of its emissions management platform, designed to help businesses—especially SMEs—track and reduce their carbon emissions. The software allows users to establish emissions baselines, set decarbonization goals, and calculate … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and venture capital firm LIFTT have announced a €100 million partnership to support innovation in Italy. Together, they will create LIFTT EuroInvest, a joint stock company aimed at making 20 to 30 equity … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged EIB, Gelsomina Vigliotti, INNOVATION, Italy, LIFTT, partnership, SMEs, Stefano Buono, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have acquired equity stakes in Bank of Palestine to support its capital base amid the challenging economic conditions in the region. The investment will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Bank of Palestine, EBRD, economy, Francis Malige, Hashim Shawa, IFC, investment, Palestine, partnership, SMEs, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Greece’s four systemic banks—Alpha Bank, National Bank of Greece, Eurobank, and Piraeus—have introduced a €700 million guarantee programme to support mid-cap businesses. This initiative aims to facilitate €1.4 billion in new financing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Small Business
Tagged Alpha Bank, EIB, Eurobank, Greece, Mid-Caps, National Bank of Greece, Panagiotis Lymperopoulos, partnership, Piraeus, SMEs, sustainability, Theodore Tzouros, Vassilis Karamouzis, Yannis Emiris, Yannis Tsakiris
(IN BRIEF) MWB AG, a German company specializing in luxury watch trading across the DACH region, celebrated a significant achievement today as it commenced trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange’s direct market plus segment. With NuWays AG acting as underwriter … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Germany, Leon Schelske, MWB AG, NuWays AG, partnership, SMEs, Vienna Stock Exchange Listing, Wiener Börse AG
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged support for a new $350 million regional private sector investment fund managed by SPE Capital, focusing on Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco. Aimed at fostering growth in key sectors like healthcare and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EGYPT, EIB, Gelsomina Vigliotti, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Nabil Triki, North Africa, partnership, SMEs, SPE Capital, sustainability
(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
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Anna Fasano, Banca Etica, economy, EIB, Gelsomina Vigliotti, investments, Italy, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The latest NPL Monitor report by the EBRD reveals that non-performing loans (NPLs) in the CESEE region remained stable despite economic uncertainties. While NPL volumes increased marginally, the overall NPL ratio held steady at 2.1%, indicating resilience in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged CESEE, EBRD, economic, EU, non-performing loans, SMEs
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