Cassava Technologies Secures USD 310 Million in Funding and Completes Business Reorganisation

Cassava Technologies (Cassava), a global technology leader of African heritage, proudly announces three significant milestones: a substantial equity injection, the successful completion of its South African Rand (ZAR) debt refinancing, and the finalisation of its legal reorganisation. These strategic initiatives position Cassava for robust growth underpinned by a strong balance sheet. Cassava has closed an equity investment round of $90 million with participation from U.S. … Continue reading Cassava Technologies Secures USD 310 Million in Funding and Completes Business Reorganisation

Impact Newswire05/04/202505/04/2025

United States

FICO Data Uncovers Positive Impact Pandemic Had on UK Consumers’ Payments

Consumers are still prioritising paying off credit card bills post-pandemic News Release – LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 31, 2025– Global analytic software leaderFICO’s analysis of UK credit card payments data from the past six years has revealed that consumers developed healthier credit card payment patterns during the pandemic, and those patterns have not fallen back to pre-pandemic levels. The COVID-19 lockdown and its reduced spending opportunities, as well as … Continue reading FICO Data Uncovers Positive Impact Pandemic Had on UK Consumers’ Payments

Impact Newswire03/04/202503/04/2025

Europe

AFD and SEforALL strengthen their partnership to accelerate universal energy access in Africa

Cape Town, February 26, 2025 – On the sidelines of the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) 2025, the Agence française de développement (AFD) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) announce the signing of a statement of intent to strengthen their collaboration in accelerating universal access to sustainable and affordable energy in sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative is part of Mission 300, a large-scale program led by … Continue reading AFD and SEforALL strengthen their partnership to accelerate universal energy access in Africa

Impact Newswire04/03/202504/03/2025

Europe

€45 million in EU funding: E.ON, Eldrive and ZSE expand European charging infrastructure for electric trucks and cars

Joint Press release 02/21/2025 A consortium led by E.ON receives €45 million in EU funding to expand charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles in Europe. The DRIVE-E project is one of 39 innovative projects lately selected by the European Union to develop alternative fuel infrastructure. It will create a total of 1,400 new public charging points by the end of 2027. This includes … Continue reading €45 million in EU funding: E.ON, Eldrive and ZSE expand European charging infrastructure for electric trucks and cars

Impact Newswire26/02/202526/02/2025

Africa, United States

WRI and the World Bank Present Landmark Assessment of Nature-Based Solutions in Africa

The assessment includes contributions from the African Development Bank. WRI also launches Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator, supporting 11 African cities in building climate resilience. NAIROBI, February 19, 2025 — A new report by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Bank, with contributions from the African Development Bank (AfDB), provides one of the most comprehensive assessments to date on how Sub-Saharan Africa — one of the world’s most … Continue reading WRI and the World Bank Present Landmark Assessment of Nature-Based Solutions in Africa

Impact Newswire25/02/202525/02/2025

Europe, Global, Impact Newswire Exclusive

Maxxa, Symbiotics, and Delphos Announce USD 10.6 Million Deal to Support SME Growth in Chile

Delphos Brings Crucial Access to Funding for SMEs in LATAM, says Bart Turtelboom, Chairman January 23th, 2025, SANTIAGO, CHILE – Delphos brings crucial access to funding for SMEs in the Latam region. Maxxa, a leading Chilean fintech focused on serving SMEs, has closed a $10.6M transaction with Symbiotics, a premier Swiss-based impact-focused fund manager. This deal advances milestones in the mission to tackle one of Latin America’s … Continue reading Maxxa, Symbiotics, and Delphos Announce USD 10.6 Million Deal to Support SME Growth in Chile

Impact Newswire23/01/202508/04/2025

Untied Kingdom

GLAS Completes Acquisition of Serica Trust & Agency

Press Release – January 05, 2025 – HONG KONG – Global Loan Agency Services (“GLAS”) is delighted to announce the acquisition of Serica Trust & Agency (“Serica”), the leading Hong Kong and Singapore based loan agency and trustee services provider. “It has been a privilege to build the Serica business over the past four years, and Rob and I are really excited for what the … Continue reading GLAS Completes Acquisition of Serica Trust & Agency

Impact Newswire06/01/202506/01/2025

United States

Visa Helps Holiday Shoppers Stay Secure, Blocking Nearly 85% More Suspected Fraud Globally This Cyber Monday Compared to Last Year1

The payments technology company is leveraging the latest in Artificial Intelligence to block fraud before it happens, giving holiday deal seekers a reason to rejoice Press Release – December 17, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Visa’s critical investments in the fight against fraud are paying off for holiday shoppers this holiday season. On Cyber Monday alone, Visa blocked nearly 85% more suspected fraud globally compared … Continue reading Visa Helps Holiday Shoppers Stay Secure, Blocking Nearly 85% More Suspected Fraud Globally This Cyber Monday Compared to Last Year1

Impact Newswire25/12/202425/12/2024