Citigroup

Citi Launches New Digital Trade Receivable Finance Solution

Press Release – October 28, 2024 Solution Will Help Accelerate Monetization of Receivables from Weeks to Under an Hour Hong Kong – Citi has launched Citi Digital Bill (CDB), a new integrated digital bill discounting solution, making centuries old practices future ready. CDB significantly reduces complexity by eliminating the need for physical documents and couriers and the movement of paper across multiple parties in different geographies. … Continue reading Citi Launches New Digital Trade Receivable Finance Solution

NatWest

NatWest continues to support the European energy transition with €450 million financing of solar power projects in Southern Europe

NatWest partners with Glennmont Partners to finance the construction of 17 solar photovoltaic projects across Spain, Italy and Portugal with a total debt package of €450 million. 22 Oct 2024 – Press Release As a Tier 1 lender, NatWest has provided Glennmont Partners with a flexible and innovative Power Purchase Agreement Strategy across the portfolio and included an accordion facility to future-proof the structure. Glennmont … Continue reading NatWest continues to support the European energy transition with €450 million financing of solar power projects in Southern Europe

Mark Goddard

Lombard Odier appoints Mark Goddard as UK CEO

22 October 2024 – Media Release Bank Lombard Odier & Co Ltd (“Lombard Odier”), a leading Swiss international wealth manager, announces the appointment of Mark Goddard as UK Chief Executive Officer as of 26 November 2024*. Based in London, he will report to Duncan MacIntyre, Limited Partner and UK Region Head and Stephane Herrmann, CEO Lombard Odier (Europe) S.A. In his role, Mark Goddard will … Continue reading Lombard Odier appoints Mark Goddard as UK CEO

Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director Trade Finance & Correspondent Banking, Afreximbank

Afreximbank to Host 2024 Trade Finance Seminar and Factoring Workshop in Windhoek, Namibia

10/10/2024 – Press Release Cairo – Egypt, 10 October 2024 – African bankers, financiers, legal practitioners, insurers, and professionals from regulatory agencies and corporates, from across the African continent involved in trade finance will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, from 5 to 8 November for the annual Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) and Factoring Workshop. The event will address critical trade finance trends, tools and offer training in … Continue reading Afreximbank to Host 2024 Trade Finance Seminar and Factoring Workshop in Windhoek, Namibia

Oregon Pacific Bank

Oregon Pacific Bank Welcomes Lance Rudge as New Chief Operating Officer

EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon Pacific Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Rudge as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s continued growth and strategic expansion. Rudge brings over two decades of leadership and operational expertise in the banking industry, positioning the bank for future success as it scales to meet the evolving needs of … Continue reading Oregon Pacific Bank Welcomes Lance Rudge as New Chief Operating Officer

World Bank Group

North Macedonia Faces Severe Climate Change Impacts and Needs Major Investments to Protect People and Economy

Skopje, October 7, 2024 – North Macedonia could face economic damages of up to 4 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2050 due to the impact of changing climate, highlights the World Bank Group’s new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for North Macedonia launched in Skopje today. According to the report, North Macedonia needs to invest US$6.4 billion over the next decade to effectively protect people and … Continue reading North Macedonia Faces Severe Climate Change Impacts and Needs Major Investments to Protect People and Economy

Brad Rogoff

Barclays appoints Bradley Rogoff as Global Head of Research

Mr. Rogoff joined the firm in 2002 and currently serves as the Head of FICC Research LONDON & NEW YORK – Barclays today announces the appointment of Brad Rogoff as Global Head of Research, effective 1 October 2024. Currently the Head of FICC Research, Mr. Rogoff is based in New York and will report to Stephen Dainton, Head of Investment Bank Management and President, BBPLC. … Continue reading Barclays appoints Bradley Rogoff as Global Head of Research

World Bank Group

The World Bank and Qatar Partner to Drive Impact for Global Education

WASHINGTON, September 13, 2024 — The World Bank, Qatar, and the global foundation Education Above All have announced a partnership focused on expanding quality access to education worldwide. Successive global challenges in recent years have led to an increase in out-of-school children and youth and a massive global learning deficit. Countries are urgently seeking solutions and the needed finance to reverse current education trends. The agreements … Continue reading The World Bank and Qatar Partner to Drive Impact for Global Education