Tag: Finance

EDC and FPT Announce Partnership
Asia

EDC and FPT Announce Partnership to Enhance Strategic Cooperation Between Canada and Vietnam

Press Release – November 06, 2024 – OTTAWA, Ontario – Export Development Canada (EDC) and global technology corporation, FPT, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under EDC’s Market Leaders Partnership program. This agreement underscores the commitment of both organizations to deepening trade relations and advancing cooperation in key sectors, including information and communications technology (ICT), healthcare, retail, and financial services, while promoting environmental, social, … Continue reading EDC and FPT Announce Partnership to Enhance Strategic Cooperation Between Canada and Vietnam

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IFC
United States

IFC Increases Impact in Central Asia with Strong Investments in Fiscal Year 2024

Press Release – October 31, 2024 IFC committed over $1 billion in Central Asia region over last fiscal year Priority areas included climate finance, capital markets, renewable energy, agriculture, and financial inclusion Tashkent, Uzbekistan, October 31, 2024 —Climate finance, infrastructure, agriculture, and micro and smaller businesses in Central Asia were just some of the areas that benefited from strong funding from IFC, a member of the … Continue reading IFC Increases Impact in Central Asia with Strong Investments in Fiscal Year 2024

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NatWest
Untied Kingdom

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

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PayPal
United States

PayPal and Global Payments Join Forces to Simplify Checkout with Fastlane

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced an expanded collaboration with Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) aimed at transforming checkout experiences. This partnership will see Global Payments offer their U.S. merchants enhanced PayPal and Venmo branded checkout solutions and accelerated guest checkout through Fastlane by PayPal. Fastlane enhances the shopping experience for consumers and drives increased conversion rates for businesses leveraging … Continue reading PayPal and Global Payments Join Forces to Simplify Checkout with Fastlane

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Mark Goddard
Europe

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

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Visa Inc
United States

Visa’s Growth Corporates Working Capital Index Reveals 300% Increase in Working Capital Efficiency

October 20, 2024 Top performing growth corporates surveyed saved an average of $11 million, with virtual card usage jumping 32% SAN FRANCISCO – Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, announced the findings from its second annual global Growth Corporates Working Capital Index. The findings revealed an astounding increase in working capital usage and efficiency, with an 81% adoption rate of at least one working … Continue reading Visa’s Growth Corporates Working Capital Index Reveals 300% Increase in Working Capital Efficiency

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infineon
Global

Infineon launches SECORA™ Pay Green – the world’s first contactless payment card technology allowing for up to 100% reduction in plastic waste

Oct 16, 2024 | Business & Financial Press SECORA™ Pay Green paves the way for a more environmentally responsible future in the payment industry The eco-friendly Coil-on-Module (eCoM) package allows the use of recyclable materials and a recycling share of card bodies of up to 100% while reducing CO 2 in raw material sourcing and logistics by more than 60% Infineon is collaborating with major card manufacturers and payment schemes worldwide … Continue reading Infineon launches SECORA™ Pay Green – the world’s first contactless payment card technology allowing for up to 100% reduction in plastic waste

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sistema
Global

Sistema.bio Secures $15M in Additional Financing to Accelerate Global Expansion

October 14, 2024 Nairobi, Kenya, Oct 14, 2024 – Sistema.bio, a global leader in biogas technology, announces it has secured a package of US$15 million in financing to fuel its global growth. The company has grown its sales by over five times in the last three years, driven by deep climate, economic and health impacts for farmers worldwide. The current funds will support the continued growth … Continue reading Sistema.bio Secures $15M in Additional Financing to Accelerate Global Expansion

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