(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with five leading Romanian banks to provide €1 billion in guarantees to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Romania. These guarantees, backed by the InvestEU Member State Compartment and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Banca Comerciala Romana, Banca Transilvania, CEC Bank, EIF, partnership, ProCredit Bank, Raiffeisen Bank, Roger Havenith, Romania, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Millennium bcp (BCP) have signed a €405 million InvestEU-backed guarantee agreement to support investment in Portugal. The financing will focus on key EU priorities, including sustainability, innovation, digitalization, social entrepreneurship, and more. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIF, European Commission, financing, InvestEU, Marjut Falkstedt, Miguel Maya, Millennium bcp, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, Portugul, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has inked a €50 million lending deal with Všeobecná úverová banka (VÚB), aimed at increasing access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-cap companies, and both public and private sector entities … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, financing, Jozef Kausich, partnership, Slovakia, SMEs, sustainability, VÚB, Zuzana Kaparová
(IN BRIEF) The NatWest SME PMI® Tracker for Q3 2023 indicates a modest reduction in business activity among UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in September. Despite this decline, SMEs reported marginal employment gains, while large enterprises saw a renewed … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Business Activity, Employment, James Holian, NatWest, PMI® Tracker, Sebastian Burnside, SMEs, UK
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Commerzbank have established a guarantee program to support medium-sized businesses in Germany and the EU. Companies with 250 to 3,000 employees can apply for long-term loans through Commerzbank, with a total of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Ambroise Fayolle, Andreas Kern, Commerzbank, EIB, medium-sized businesses, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading player in offshore wind energy, has initiated its inaugural “Floating Wind Co-use Competition,” aimed at fostering sustainable innovation in the field. The competition seeks proposals from start-ups, research institutes, and individuals globally to promote coexistence … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Small Business, Technology
Tagged biodiversity enhancement, Competition, floating offshore wind, floating offshore wind farms, Offshore wind, RWE, sustainable floating offshore wind farms, Sven Utermöhlen, “Floating Wind Co-use Competition”
(IN BRIEF) The second edition of Intesa Sanpaolo’s “Italian Excellences 2023, Mid Corporate Conference” in Paris saw around 50 companies, primarily listed on the Euronext STAR Milan segment of Borsa Italiana, participating. The event, in collaboration with Borsa Italiana, attracted … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Media, News, Small Business
Tagged 'Italian Excellences 2023', Borsa Italiana, Gregorio De Felice, International Investors, Intesa Sanpaolo, Italian Mid Corporates, Massimo Mocio, Mauro Micillo, Paris, partnership, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) In a collaborative effort between the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Malta’s Ministry of European Funds and Lands, €16.55 million will be provided to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Malta through the ‘Malta Member State Compartment.’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Malta, Small Business
Tagged EIF, ERDF, European Commission, European Investment Fund, InvestEU, JEREMIE, Malta, Maltese SMEs, Marjut Falkstedt, MFF, Silvio Schembri, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), supported by the InvestEU programme, has entered into a portfolio guarantee agreement with Avanseo to provide up to €38 million in new financing for microenterprises and individuals facing challenges in accessing credit markets. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Amine Hebri, Avanseo, European Investment Fund, France, Marjut Falkstedt, microenterprises, partnership, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has entered into a synthetic securitization agreement and new lending commitment with Santander Leasing, a subsidiary of Santander Bank Polska Group, marking the EBRD’s first capital relief transaction in Poland. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Swedish fintech firm Invoier have entered into a significant €58 million guarantee agreement to enhance funding accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses through loans and invoice trading. Supported … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Crédit Agricole Italia have signed a €400 million agreement to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and agricultural companies. A significant portion of this funding, over 25%, will be directed towards environmental … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Italy, Small Business
Tagged agri-food sector, agricultural companies, Crédit Agricole Italia, EIB, energy efficiency transition, environmental sustainability, European Investment Bank, Gelsomina Vigliotti, Giampiero Maioli, Mid-Caps, renewable energy, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has introduced its Star Venture program in the West Bank and Gaza to support high-potential start-ups in enhancing their business performance and fostering growth. This initiative marks the 23rd economy … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Arsène Jacoby, EBRD, Gaza, Gretchen Biery, Palestinian Start-ups, partnership, Star Venture Program, sustainability, West Bank
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a loan of up to €4 million to KEP Trust, a microfinance institution in Kosovo and a long-standing partner of the EBRD. This loan aims to support micro, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Serbia, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, female entrepreneurs, KEP Trust, Kosovo, MSMEs, partnership, Sergiy Maslichenko, Shpend Nura, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has entered into a financing agreement with Tylko, a pioneering Polish furniture company revolutionizing the industry. With a €7.5 million investment from the EIB, Tylko aims to enhance its research and development (R&D) … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Entrepreneurship, European Investment Bank, investment, Mikołaj Molenda, partnership, Poland, Polish Furniture, R&D, SMEs, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska, Tylko
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a loan of €70 million to the Central Bank of Armenia as part of the Armenian Economic Resilience Programme, backed by the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+). This funding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Armenia, Central Bank of Armenia, European Investment Bank, Martin Galstyan, Mher Grigoryan, Mid-Caps, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska, Vasillis Maragos
(IN BRIEF) Santander Portugal and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed an agreement to help Portuguese mid-cap companies access financing more easily in a challenging financial landscape marked by high interest rates and limited liquidity. Under the deal, EIB … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and Sweden, is providing a $20 million loan to TBC Bank in Georgia. This financing is aimed at bolstering lending opportunities for micro, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Society, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, EU, Francis Malige, GEORGIA, Giorgi Megrelishvili, Lawrence Meredith, MSMEs, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, TBC Bank, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s Xathon, a hackathon for early-stage female entrepreneurs, has transformed into an open innovation challenge with a strong focus on AI while maintaining its commitment to supporting women in tech. In its fifth edition, Xathon addresses real business … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Small Business, Society, Technology
Tagged AI, Empowering Female Entrepreneurs, Henkel, Michaela Bessell, Xathon
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds of Croatia have announced a funding agreement for the Croatian Venture Capital Initiative 2 (CVCi 2). This program builds on the success of the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A substantial financial boost of nearly €600 million is set to invigorate Italy, as the EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), partners with Deutsche Bank. This initiative aims to support … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Deutsche Bank, EIB, EIF, Gelsomina Vigliotti, Italy, Mid-Caps, partnership, Roberto Parazzini, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) Compagnie Financière Africaine (COFINA) in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Commission support, have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the development of sustainable agricultural value chains. This agreement … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged agricultural, Alassane Dia, Ambroise Fayolle, Amed Sié Touré, COFINA, Cote d’Ivoire, EIB, Francesca Di Mauro, Jean-Marc Pisani, partnership, Senegal, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A substantial financial boost of nearly €600 million is set to invigorate Italy, as the EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), partners with Deutsche Bank. This initiative aims to support … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Deutsche Bank, EIB, European Investment Fund (EIF), Gelsomina Vigliotti, Italy, Mid-Caps, partnership, Roberto Parazzini, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Bank are partnering to provide long-term loans to mid-sized companies with 250 to 3,000 employees to facilitate their transition to more sustainable business models. The EIB will offer guarantees covering up … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Peru’s cocoa industry, experiencing rapid growth in exports, faces the challenge of complying with new European Union regulations aimed at reducing deforestation in agricultural commodities. Solidaridad, in collaboration with partner organizations and the Peruvian government, is coordinating efforts … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) backed by the InvestEU program has partnered with Arbevel to provide a portfolio guarantee of up to €72 million in financing for SMEs and lower mid-caps. This agreement encompasses three InvestEU windows: “Innovation … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Arbevel, EIF, InvestEU, Jean-Baptiste Delabare, Marjut Falkstedt, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €15 million in PHH Group, a leading e-commerce platform in the Baltic states. This investment aims to support the expansion of PHH Group’s logistical capacity and cross-border fulfillment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Baltic States, E-Commerce, EBRD, Florin Filote, investment, partnership, PHH Group, SMEsTamas Nagy
(IN BRIEF) Banque Populaire, Fédération Nationale des SOCAMA, and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have signed a €1 billion loan counter-guarantee agreement under the SME Competitiveness InvestEU program. Over two decades, this partnership with EIF has facilitated €9 billion in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Banque Populaire, EIF, French SMEs, Hélène Madar, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, SOCAMA
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are collaborating to enhance access to finance for Armenian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through Acba Bank. The EBRD is providing a loan equivalent … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Acba Bank, Armenian, EBRD, EU, funding, Hakob Andreasyan, Jürgen Rigterink, Lawrence Meredith, MSMEs, partnership
(IN BRIEF) A newly released legal benchmarking survey commissioned by NatWest reveals that 9 out of 10 small to medium-sized (SME) law firms are optimistic about their financial performance in the upcoming year. NatWest’s ninth Legal Report analyzes the financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Allen, David Weaver, Financial, law firms, NatWest, SMEs
(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has introduced two new IT security services, Secure Internet Traffic and Mail Security, aimed at providing advanced protection from phishing and enhancing cybersecurity for small SMEs. These cloud security solutions were previously available to larger enterprise customers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Small Business, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom
Tagged cyber threats, Cybersecurity, internet traffic, IT security, Mail Security, Phishing, protection, Small SMEs, Swisscom
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and Addiko Bank Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina have signed a €5 million loan agreement to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This marks the EBRD’s third loan to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Meergul, owner of Art Hotel in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, has transformed an old building into a unique boutique hotel with distinct room designs and local artwork. Despite being hard of hearing, Meergul is a social entrepreneur who actively promotes … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Artful Boutique Hotel, EBRD, Entrepreneur, Small Business Advice Programme
(IN BRIEF) UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are expected to contribute to significant employment growth this quarter, with the potential to hire up to 3.5 million people. This positive projection is based on data from the Barclays Business Barometer, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Industrial, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Colin O’Flaherty, employment growth, SMEs, UK
(IN BRIEF) In July 2023, the NatWest Regional PMI® survey revealed a divergent landscape for UK regional business activity. While business growth across regions hit a six-month low due to reduced demand, employment remained relatively robust, with nine out of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has initiated a strategic partnership with Ukraine’s PrivatBank by issuing a €60 million risk-sharing instrument to facilitate €240 million in newly originated loans for critical industries, particularly agribusiness. PrivatBank, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged agribusiness, Critical Industries, EBRD, MSMEs, partnership, PrivatBank, sustainability, Ukrainian
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is offering a financial package to Ukraine’s Bank Lviv, consisting of a local-currency loan equivalent to €15 million and a €7.5 million risk-sharing instrument. This package will facilitate €30 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged aid, Bank Lviv, EBRD, Financial Package, Micro Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is spearheading a pioneering £1.8 million program, called Future Finance for All, aimed at accelerating innovation adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-tier financial services firms. Backed by Innovate UK and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), FinTech West, Future Finance for All, Innovate UK, INNOVATION, Jonathan Beaverstock, Marty Reid, partnership, Professor Sharon Collard, SETsquared, Small Financial Services Firms, SMEs, Stuart Harrison, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Villaggio Turistico Internazionale, a popular resort in northern Italy, has partnered with Vodafone to strengthen its cybersecurity defenses. The resort, which hosts up to 3,500 visitors daily, sought a unified solution to protect its infrastructure, personal data, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a US$ 109 million loan to Turkiye İş Bankası (İşbank), the largest private bank in Türkiye, to aid businesses and individuals affected by the devastating earthquakes that hit … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Small Business, Turkey
Tagged Arthur Poghosyan, earthquakes, EBRD, Gamze Yalçın, İşbank, Türkiye, Türkiye Disaster Response Framework, Turkiye İş Bankası
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