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Scottish National Investment Bank publishes annual report

The Bank was established to invest patient capital in companies and projects with potential to deliver both financial returns and societal benefits.

UBS snaps up ‘oversold’ residential property and supermarkets

The bank’s alternatives unit is buying residential streets in the North of the UK and supermarkets in Germany and the Nordics.

UniCredit Bank Romania merger with Alpha Bank Romania successfully completed

The combined UniCredit Bank strengthens the market position of the UniCredit Group in the country in both corporate and retail segments.

Mediobanca says next week's vote needed for investors to have a choice

Mediobanca announced its plan to buy Banca Generali in April

Breakthrough in Banking: Banco BPM Opens Door to Merger with Crédit Agricole

After acquiring a 9.2% stake in BPM in 2022--now increased to 19.8%--the French institution has developed industrial partnerships and secured high returns.

BNP Paribas Falls Further Behind On Valuation As BBVA Tops It

European bank stocks have been on a tear since the beginning of the year, with many hitting the highest level in more than a decade.

Mediobanca Financial statements as at 30.06.2025 approved

Distribution among the highest in the industry

Awards for Excellence country/territory winners 2025: Czech Republic’s best bank for large corporates – Raiffeisenbank

In the realm of digital innovation, Raiffeisenbank has strategically enhanced client interactions and processing efficiency through its digital app, FinOn

Nordic Bank Leads Europe IPO Arrangers as Local Listings Boom

The deals have catapulted the bank to the number one spot for European IPOs thus far in 2025, and number two for the wider Europe, Middle East and Africa region after Citigroup Inc.

61 companies launch “Made for Germany” initiative to boost Germany’s future as a global economic powerhouse

Against the backdrop of geopolitical and economic challenges, “Made for Germany” initiates a new era of strengthened dialogue for constructive exchange between business and government

UniCredit Named "Europe's Best Bank" and Honored with Multiple Achievements across Europe at the Euromoney Awards 2025

The award was presented at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence ceremony in London on 17 July.

Awards for Excellence national winners 2025: Germany’s best bank for large corporates – HSBC

The bank has also enhanced its product offering to better serve Germany’s internationally oriented corporate base

Deutsche Bank completes modernization of its ATMs in Germany

This includes a money-inking system that colours banknotes when they are removed by force, rendering them unusable.

EIB makes €100m loan to support climate transition of Catalan SMEs

This is the first tranche of a total approved EIB loan of €200m.

Awards for Excellence national winners 2025: UK’s best investment bank – Barclays

A one-off grant of 170 shares to more than 90,000 employees underlined management’s effort to bind staff economics to shareholder returns.

Two visions of European finance clash at elite Italian banking gathering

A bitter clash between the EU and Rome over a proposed bank merger reveals two contrasting visions for Europe.

HSBC to divest INKA fund administration business to BlackFin

The transaction is anticipated to finalise in the latter half of 2026, subject to regulatory and antitrust approvals.

BNP Paribas: AXA Investment Managers and BNP Paribas Asset Management announce the appointments of Isabelle Scemama and Rob Gambi

This combined structure brings together over €300 billion in alternatives AUM1, across real estate, infrastructure, private debt & alternative credit and private equity, establishing the largest alternatives investment management platform in Euro

UniCredit Persists in Pursuit of Commerzbank

Following the conversion of derivatives into shares, UniCredit will become the largest shareholder in Commerzbank.

Setting Sail for Sustainability: A New Chapter with Energy Observer

This partnership with Energy Observer marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and innovation

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