Santander

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), in partnership with Santander, has launched a €183 million initiative to boost energy efficiency investments in Portugal. The agreement includes €91.6 million in EIB Group support for Santander’s upper-mezzanine tranche, enabling … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Getnet, a leading merchant payments provider under Santander’s PagoNxt, has named Juan Franco as its new global CEO, succeeding Kush Saxena, who will transition to an advisory role on Getnet’s board. Franco, formerly Senior Vice President at Nuvei … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Openbank, Grupo Santander’s digital banking platform, has launched in Mexico, offering a fully digital experience with no fees or minimum balance requirements. Its flagship product is a savings account providing up to 12.5% annual returns. Customers can also … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has successfully enabled clients to invest in the first French UCITS money-market funds, with units issued and settled on the Ethereum public blockchain. This significant achievement represents investments totaling tens of millions of euros and marks the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has announced its integration of Nephelai’s machine learning solution into its Middle-office Trade Management services as part of its digital transformation strategy. This technology enhances transaction processing by capturing, verifying, and enriching data while monitoring settlements and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Journalism Centre has announced the 14 finalists for the 2024 Climate Journalism Award, which honors innovative journalism tackling climate change and misinformation. Supported by the Google News Initiative, the award highlights the role of trustworthy storytelling … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) VTTI has secured $1.7 billion in financing through a mix of US Private Placement Notes, Bank Term Loans, and a Revolving Credit Facility to support its growth and sustainability goals. This refinancing will help VTTI diversify its capital … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS, a leading cash equity clearing provider in Europe, has expanded its clearing options by connecting to ARTEX Global Markets, a multilateral trading facility (MTF) where shares in iconic artworks are traded. This integration allows broker-dealers, market makers, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Since June 1st, 2024, following the acquisition of Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) European asset servicing operations, all staff across various locations have been consolidated under unified legal frameworks. Concurrently, efforts are underway to migrate clients to this … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications has announced the finalization of two export credit facilities agreements totaling EUR 117,158,657.37 by RCS & RDS S.A. (its subsidiary in Romania) and Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U. The agreements aim to finance the purchase of goods … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Portugal witnessed a significant financial influx from the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), totaling over €2.1 billion, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. This substantial support, aimed at fostering economic growth, social cohesion, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has partnered with Regulatory Technology specialist AlphaOmega to offer a PRIIPs reporting service for clients of its Private Equity Real Estate Solutions business line. Available through the Connect Store, CACEIS’ online marketplace, the service provides clients with … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) CNP Assurances, a prominent figure in personal and property insurance across France, Europe, and Brazil, has chosen to renew its collaboration with CACEIS, a leading European asset servicing group, following a competitive call for tenders. This renewal solidifies … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has played a pivotal role in facilitating the successful closure of financing for MYTILINEOS S.A.’s portfolio of solar farm projects in Chile. The portfolio includes the Willka, Doña Antonia, Tocopilla, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Eurogrid, the parent company of 50Hertz, a transmission system operator, has secured 1.5 billion euros through its third and fourth Green Bond issuances. These funds will support grid expansion projects on land and at sea to enhance the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has entered into a revolving synthetic securitisation agreement with Europejski Fundusz Leasingowy S.A. (EFL) for a PLN 2 billion portfolio of leasing receivables. EFL commits to provide PLN 2.5 billion in … Read the full press release →