AFD

AGENCE FRANÇAISE DE DÉVELOPPEMENT SUCCESSFULLY PRICES A NEW 3.750% 500 MILLION EUROS SUSTAINABLE BENCHMARK DUE 20TH SEPTEMBER 2038

PUBLISHED ON 13 SEPTEMBER 2023 On Tuesday 12th September, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated AA /AA- (S&P / Fitch), issued its third euro benchmark of the year, a 500 million euros 15-year sustainable benchmark due on the 20th September 2038 which offers a spread of 39bps over the interpolated OAT curve (OAT 1.250% 25/05/2038 & OAT 0.500% 25/05/2040).  With a stable and supportive market backdrop, … Continue reading AGENCE FRANÇAISE DE DÉVELOPPEMENT SUCCESSFULLY PRICES A NEW 3.750% 500 MILLION EUROS SUSTAINABLE BENCHMARK DUE 20TH SEPTEMBER 2038

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Appoints Emily Heitman as Country President, Canada

September 12, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time MISSISSAUGA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Heitman to the position of Country President, Canada, effective October 1, 2023. Emily succeeds Adrian Thomas, who announced his departure in June to assume a new role as CEO of Hammond Power Solutions. “Emily’s … Continue reading Schneider Electric Appoints Emily Heitman as Country President, Canada

Tariq Shaukat Joins Sonar as co-CEO

Former President of Google Cloud and Bumble joins Clean Code market leader to accelerate growth alongside Founder and CEO Olivier Gaudin September 12, 2023 08:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time AUSTIN, Texas & GENEVA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Sonar, the leading Clean Code solution provider, announced that Tariq Shaukat has joined the company as co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the Board of Directors. Tariq will lead the … Continue reading Tariq Shaukat Joins Sonar as co-CEO

Allegion

Allegion Appoints Susan (Sue) L. Main to Board of Directors

September 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, has appointed Susan (Sue) L. Main, senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, to the company’s board of directors. Main’s professional career spans private and public companies as well as commercial, government and industrial sectors across global markets. Most recently, … Continue reading Allegion Appoints Susan (Sue) L. Main to Board of Directors

BARCLAYS

Barclays Appoints Two New Senior Hires Into Its Financial Sponsors Group

Christian Oberle appointed as Head of Americas Financial Sponsors Group; Tom Vignon also joins Barclays as a Managing Director and senior member of the EMEA Financial Sponsors Group. September 14, 2023 09:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Barclays today announces the appointment of Christian Oberle as Head of Americas Financial Sponsors Group. Mr. Oberle will be based in New York and report to Jean-Francois … Continue reading Barclays Appoints Two New Senior Hires Into Its Financial Sponsors Group

OXULAR LIMITED

Oxular Announces Appointment of Mark Gaffney as Chief Executive Officer

September 11, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time OXFORD, United Kingdom & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oxular Limited, a clinical-stage ophthalmic company developing long-lasting targeted treatments for retinal disorders to improve patients’ vision, today announces that Mark Gaffney has been appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Gaffney succeeds Thomas Cavanagh, who has transitioned from his role as CEO role … Continue reading Oxular Announces Appointment of Mark Gaffney as Chief Executive Officer

FRANCE & BANGLADESH INK €184M CREDIT FACILITY AGREEMENT AS FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON MAKES LANDMARK VISIT TO DHAKA

FRANCE & BANGLADESH INK €184M CREDIT FACILITY AGREEMENT AS FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON MAKES LANDMARK VISIT TO DHAKA

PUBLISHED ON 11 SEPTEMBER 2023 In Presence Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina and of French President Emmanuel Macron, representatives of the Ministry of Finance signed a credit facility agreement with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) today. The Credit Facility Agreement of €184M was inked to support urban governance and Infrastructure improvement in Bangladesh. This concessional loan will help the Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement or … Continue reading FRANCE & BANGLADESH INK €184M CREDIT FACILITY AGREEMENT AS FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON MAKES LANDMARK VISIT TO DHAKA

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AGCO Agriculture Foundation Launches Call for Applications for Grant

The Foundation Seeks Proposals for Agricultural Education and Innovation September 11, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time DULUTH, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AGCO Agriculture Foundation (the “Foundation”) a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, today announced the launch of its refined Call for Applications for Grant (“CAG”) 2023 for one of its key focus areas: Advancement of quality education, research and innovation in … Continue reading AGCO Agriculture Foundation Launches Call for Applications for Grant