(IN BRIEF) SEB Asset Management has launched the SEB European Defence & Security Fund, targeting companies in defence, cybersecurity, energy, technology, raw materials, and infrastructure to strengthen Europe’s resilience and self-sufficiency. The actively managed fund will hold 30–50 stocks, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Defence, Financial, Investment, Management, Security & Safety, Sweden
Tagged Alexander Winberg, Cybersecurity, defence investment, energy security, European Resilience, Fundamental Equity team, infrastructure, Javiera Ragnartz, Johan Söderström, long-term investment, NATO, OECD, Pavel Lupandin, portfolio management, raw materials, Robert Vicsai, SEB, SEB Asset Management, SEB European Defence & Security Fund, Taiwan, technology, thematic fund, unit-linked insurance
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has welcomed 61 new trainees into its maritime education programs, combining onshore and at-sea pathways to train future professionals in logistics, technology, and seafaring. Of these, 29 apprentices begin maritime roles on dedicated training ships—including the Chicago … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Apprenticeships, career pathways, Chicago Express, Donya-Florence Amer, dual study, Germany’s maritime training landscape, global fleet, Hamburg School of Business Administration, Hapag-Lloyd, logistics, maritime training, nautical officers’ assistants, Nordakademie University of Applied Sciences, seafaring, ship mechanics, technical officer’s assistant, technology, VDR Ferienfahrer program
(IN BRIEF) On July 1, 2025, Natixis CIB will convert its Tokyo branch’s money-lending license into a full banking license, enabling a wider range of financial services in Japan. Since June 2022, the branch has focused on lending; the upgrade … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged asset-backed financing, banking license, Bruno Le Saint, capital markets, digital, diversification, economic development, energy and renewables, Groupe BPCE, Healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, international growth, Investment Banking, Japan expansion, Japanese clients, July 1 2025, Makito Nagahiro, mergers and acquisitions, money lending license, Natixis CIB, technology, TELECOM, Tokyo Branch
(IN BRIEF) Kissflow is strategically expanding into Germany—Europe’s innovation-driven manufacturing powerhouse—by offering its intuitive low-code/no-code platform that empowers both IT teams and “citizen” developers to rapidly automate workflows, digitize processes and harness real-time data. Recognizing Germany’s booming digital transformation in … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, Technology
Tagged AI, AI-powered work management, artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, automotive, citizen developers, citizen development, contextual insights, digital transformation, digitalization, Forrester, G2, Gartner, Germany, Kissflow, Low-code, low-code platform, Manufacturing, McDermott, MicroNova, Motorola Solutions, no-code, Pepsi, Prasanna Rajendran, predictive analytics, Ralf Rees, retail, technology, workflow automation
(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched its newly expanded fuel storage facility at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, marking a significant advancement in Latin America’s aviation infrastructure. The $100 million investment features state-of-the-art storage tanks, filtration systems, and a fully … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aircraft refuelling, airport expansion, aviation hub, cargo traffic, CO₂ emissions, electric vehicles, Exolum, fuel infrastructure, fuel storage, hydrant network, Jorge Chávez International Airport, Latin America, Lima, sustainability, sustainable aviation, technology
(IN BRIEF) The merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK has officially concluded, creating VodafoneThree. This new venture will focus on deploying one of Europe’s most advanced 5G networks, with £11 billion earmarked for investment over the next decade. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G network, Canning Fok, capital expenditure, CK Hutchison, Darren Purkis, digital transformation, equity contribution, investment, Margherita Della Valle, Max Taylor, MERGER, mobile experience, partnership, Shareholder Value, technology, Three UK, UK connectivity, UK mobile infrastructure, vodafone, Vodafone UK, VodafoneThree
(IN BRIEF) Chuck Witkowski has been appointed the new President and CEO of Permobil, succeeding Bengt Thorsson, who will step into an advisory position at Patricia Industries. Witkowski, with his strong leadership background in North America, is poised to continue … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Advisory Role, appointment, Baxter, Bengt Thorsson, business leadership, CEO Appointment, Chuck Witkowski, Hillrom, Hubble Telemedical, industrial excellence, INNOVATION, leadership, leadership transition, Martin Lundstedt, North America, Patricia Industries, Permobil, Permobil Foundation, strategic growth, technology, vision care
OptiSigns a ouvert un nouveau bureau à Munich, en Allemagne, et a recruté des dirigeants clés pour mieux soutenir les clients de l’UE OptiSigns est la principale entreprise de signalisation numérique en Amérique du Nord, avec plus de 30 500 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Marketing, Media, Religion, Retail, Small Business, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged affichage numérique, bureau, Communication, compliance, croissance, développement commercial, digital signage, digital signage hardware, digital signage software, Digital Signage Summit Europe, emploi, engagement, Europe, expansion, HOUSTON, iDEAL, intégrateurs de systèmes, logiciels, matériel, Munich, optisigns, paiement, partenaires locaux, partenaires stratégiques, réglementation, Royaume-Uni, Rudiger Schied, SEPA, small business, Sofort, solution d'affichage dynamique, technology, Texas, transformation, UE
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has introduced its OptiMOS™ 6 80V power MOSFETs, integrated into an AI server platform by a leading processor manufacturer. These MOSFETs, in a 5×6 mm² dual side cooling package, provide improved efficiency, resulting in substantial energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI computing, AI server platform, carbon footprint, data centers, energy efficiency, energy savings, hyperscale, Infineon Technologies, OptiMOS 6 80V, Power Density, power MOSFETs, semiconductor, silicon power MOSFETs, technology, Thermal Management
(IN BRIEF) PUMA is set to open its first European flagship store in London’s West End in Autumn 2025, strategically located near Selfridges and Bond Street Tube Station. The 24,000 square-foot venue will offer an immersive, interactive experience that blends … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 000 square-foot, 24, Arne Freundt, Autumn 2025, Bond Street Tube Station, brand elevation strategy, Carnaby Street, customization, flagship store, global presence, Immersive Experience, Interactive, London, Lucynda Davies, Oxford Street, partnership, PUMA, Q4 2025, Selfridges, sports performance, streetwear, sustainability, technology, West End
(IN BRIEF) The 24th edition of the Euronext STAR Conference will be held in Milan from 25 to 27 March 2025 at Palazzo Mezzanotte. The event will be officially opened by State Secretary Federico Freni and Fabrizio Testa, CEO of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Investment, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands
Tagged 160 investment firms, 2, 24th edition, 25 to 27 March 2025, 280 investors, 59 companies, 900 meetings, Alantra, Banca Akros, Basic Materials, BPER, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Equita, Euronext STAR Conference, Euronext STAR Milan, Exane BNP Paribas, Fabrizio Testa, Federico Freni, Financials, Governance, health care, Industrial, Intermonte, International Investors, Intesa Sanpaolo, Italian capital market, Kepler Cheuvreux, liquidity, market capitalisation, Mediobanca, Milan, Palazzo Mezzanotte, real estate, State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Finance, Stifel, technology, telecommunications, TP ICAP, transparency, utilities, Value-Track
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki has announced that its incubator programs have successfully launched more than 80 startups, highlighting the institution’s dedication to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. These startups, which cover a spectrum of industries such as technology, digital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged academic-industry collaboration, digital services, economic growth, Entrepreneurship, incubators, INNOVATION, innovation ecosystem, job creation, life sciences, mentorship, research commercialization, Startups, sustainable solutions, technology, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Continental has elevated Vincent Charles to a pivotal executive role, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on innovation and transformative leadership. Known for his extensive background in the automotive and technology industries, Charles is now charged with driving key … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Yun Bing, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Liverpool, has won the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award for her AI-based speech therapy platform, Beautiful Voice. The award, which celebrates women leading in innovation, was presented by … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 000 grant, 10 Downing Street, 75, AI speech therapy platform, Awards, Beautiful Voice, business coaching, communication rehabilitation, computational modeling, digital health, Healthcare, inequalities in access, Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award, INNOVATION, leadership, Networking, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, speech and language therapy, stroke rehabilitation, technology, treatment outcomes, University of Liverpool, Yun Bing
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €350 million to INWIT to support the expansion of digital telecommunications infrastructure across Italy, improving mobile coverage, especially in rural areas. The investment will fund the development of both macro-grid infrastructure … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Italy, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, Diego Galli, Digital connectivity, digital innovation, EIB, European Investment Bank, Fixed wireless access, FWA, Gelsomina Vigliotti, hospitals, infrastructure investment, INWIT, macro-grid, micro-grid, mobile coverage, motorway tunnels, multi-operator DAS, museums, rural areas, shopping centres, small cells, technology, Telecommunications Infrastructure, underground metro stations
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed $75 million to Helios Fund V, a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners. Focusing on sectors like digital infrastructure, financial services, and tech-enabled services, the fund aligns with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Africa, Ambroise Fayolle, David Masondo, digital infrastructure, EU-Africa Global Gateway, European Investment Bank, financial services, gender equality, Helios Fund V, Helios Investment Partners, investment, private equity, technology
(IN BRIEF) Finnish Ambassador to Spain, Sari Rautio, visited Iberdrola’s Global Smart Grids Innovation Hub in Bilbao, accompanied by a trade delegation and the Honorary Consul of Finland, Carolina Pérez Toledo. The group was welcomed by Iberdrola executives Asís Canales … Read the full press release
Posted in News
Tagged artificial intelligence, Asís Canales, Bilbao, Carolina Pérez Toledo, data analysis, digital skills, digitisation, electrification, Estíbaliz Goñi, European average, Finland, Finnish Ambassador, Global Smart Grids Innovation Hub, GSGIH, Honorary Consul of Finland, i-DE, Iberdrola, INNOVATION, Sari Rautio, SMEs, Spain, technology
(IN BRIEF) Lubomira Rochet has been appointed Executive Vice President of Societe Generale, overseeing Retail Banking, Private Banking, Insurance, and the Chief Operating Office. She will bring her extensive expertise in digital transformation and business leadership to drive growth and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Vijay Shankar U.S. as Managing Director, Head of Global Transaction Banking, and Amaar Khan as Managing Director, CIO & Head of Corporate Banking Technology for its APAC and ME operations. Both will be based in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Amaar Khan, APAC, appointment, banking innovation, Barclays, Business Growth, client relationships, corporate banking, Global Transaction Banking, Karen Braithwaite, leadership, leadership appointments, Middle East, Pushkaraj Gumaste, Saket Sharma, senior appointments, technology, technology strategy, Vijay Shankar U.S.
(IN BRIEF) As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, Transport for London (TfL) is launching a range of apprenticeship opportunities to help Londoners develop long-term careers in various sectors, including engineering, technology, data, and sustainability. Starting in September 2025, TfL … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged apprenticeship fair, apprenticeship opportunities, Apprenticeships, asset maintenance, career prospects, data, Dial-a-Ride, disability inclusion, diversity, engineering, Fiona Brunskill, IT, IT solutions, London, London Transport Museum, National Apprenticeship Week 2025, supply chain, sustainability, technology, TfL, Transport Planning, women in engineering
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