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News from November 2025


Warburg Pincus acquires controlling stake in VOLL with over $120 million investment

Warburg Pincus has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in VOLL, a corporate travel management platform based in Latin America.


Belém Health Action Plan at COP30 highlights child-focused response to climate change

The Belém Health Action Plan, released at COP30, is the first global climate plan to focus specifically on the human health impacts of climate change.


Standard Chartered appoints Scott Corrigan as new group company secretary

Standard Chartered PLC has announced a change in its Group Company Secretary position.


KfW supports development of regional express rail network in Morocco

Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and economic center, faces increasing challenges related to mobility and urban transport.


World Bank projects slower growth for Nepal in FY26 amid political challenges

Growth in Nepal is expected to slow significantly in the fiscal year 2026, dropping to 2.1 percent from 4.6 percent in the previous year, according to a new economic update released by the World Bank.


U.S., Cyprus, Greece, Israel reaffirm regional energy cooperation at Athens ministerial

The governments of the United States, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel released a joint statement following the 3+1 Energy Ministerial meeting held in Athens.


Allianz reports strong nine-month results and raises full-year outlook for 2025

Allianz SE has reported strong results for the first nine months of 2025 and has raised its outlook for the full year.


U.S. Embassy urges vigilance for Americans during Cartagena Independence Day festivities

U.S. citizens in Cartagena are being advised by the U.S. Embassy to exercise increased caution during the city's Independence Day celebrations from November 13 to 17, 2025.


Western Balkans expand digital reforms as part of drive toward EU accession

The Western Balkans region, which includes Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, is undergoing significant changes as it modernizes public institutions and embraces digital technologies.


Oxford researchers identify key cells driving Crohn's disease fistulas

Researchers at the University of Oxford have mapped the cellular makeup of Crohn’s disease fistulas, providing new insights that could lead to targeted treatments.


ASEAN fintech sector sees larger late-stage deals despite decade-low funding

ASEAN's financial technology sector experienced a significant decline in both funding and the number of deals in 2025, reaching its lowest levels since 2016.


Toyota Motor Europe begins production of Aygo X Hybrid

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has announced the start of production for the new Aygo X Hybrid.


Siemens reports record net income for third consecutive year in fiscal 2025

Siemens AG reported record financial results for fiscal year 2025, marking the third consecutive year of record net income.


UK faces likely tax rises amid tough fiscal outlook ahead of autumn budget

The UK Chancellor is scheduled to present the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025.


ANZ reports lower annual profit; maintains dividend amid strategic focus

ANZ has reported a statutory profit of $5.89 billion for the full year ending 30 September 2025, representing a 10% decrease from the previous year.


UBS announces coupon payments for eight ETRACS exchange traded notes

UBS Investment Bank has announced coupon payments for five ETRACS Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) listed on the NYSE Arca and provided expected coupon payment details for three ETNs traded on NASDAQ.


UBS announces pricing terms for cash tender offers on multiple debt securities

UBS Group AG and UBS AG, through its Stamford branch, have announced the pricing terms for their previously disclosed cash tender offers for several series of outstanding notes.


ANZ CEO outlines strategy after reporting annual results

ANZ Chief Executive Officer Nuno Matos discussed the bank’s annual results and strategic direction in an interview with Alicia Muling, Senior Writer of bluenotes.


ANZ CEO outlines progress on strategy amid challenging economic landscape

ANZ Group CEO Nuno Matos addressed investors and analysts as he presented the bank’s full-year results for 2025, marking his first annual report since joining the company.


KfW Capital announces winners of its 2025 awards recognizing investors' contributions

Dr Carolin Gabor, Managing Partner of the early-stage fund caesar., has been named Best Female Investor 2025 at the KfW Capital Award ceremony.