News from October 2025
UBS launches cash tender offers for select debt securities
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
UBS Group AG has announced a series of cash tender offers for certain debt securities.
UK industrial strategy sectors see surge in company numbers and record Q3 investments
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
The number of UK companies increased by 0.43 percent in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a total of 5.48 million, according to new analysis from Barclays Eagle Labs and Beauhurst.
World Bank expands regional health security program to Central Africa
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved the third phase of the Health Security Program in Western and Central Africa (HeSP), expanding its reach to Central Africa.
Cambridge scientists develop tool linking food choices with global extinction risk
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Every food choice has an effect on global biodiversity, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Zoology. Dr. Ball, a postdoctoral researcher in the Conservation Science Group, explained that producing animal-based...
Howden Re View podcast explores changes in global MGA market
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
In the third episode of the Howden Re View podcast, senior leaders from Howden Capital Markets & Advisory discussed current trends and future developments in the global Managing General Agent (MGA) market.
Societe Generale posts higher profit and exceeds targets for first nine months of 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Societe Generale reported a group net income of EUR 4.6 billion for the first nine months of 2025, marking a 45% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
ING Group announces updated capital requirements following ECB SREP review
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
ING Group announced that it has received the outcome of the 2025 Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) from the European Central Bank (ECB).
World Bank approves $18 million grant for climate resilience projects in Sierra Leone
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
The World Bank has approved an additional grant of $18.34 million to support Sierra Leone’s efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Volkswagen Group reports stable revenue but faces profit decline amid global challenges
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
The Volkswagen Group has released its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, showing modest growth in sales revenue despite a challenging global environment.
U.S. Embassy Belgrade issues alert ahead of marches marking Novi Sad canopy collapse
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Marches and commemorative events are scheduled across Serbia from October 29 to November 1 to mark the first anniversary of the Novi Sad Railway Station canopy collapse.
ING completes €2 billion share buyback and launches new capital return plan
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
ING has completed its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing a total of 101,193,469 ordinary shares at an average price of €19.77 per share.
China Construction Bank reports steady growth in third quarter operating results
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
China Construction Bank (CCB) has released its operating results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting steady growth across key financial indicators.
New report recommends evidence-based strategies to address global childhood literacy challenges
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
A new report has been released addressing the global literacy crisis among children, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Hurricane Melissa prompts closures as it approaches Bermuda
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Hurricane Melissa is forecast to reach Bermuda as a Category 2 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph and significant rainfall expected to begin on Thursday evening, October 30.
Standard Chartered expects early achievement of profitability targets after strong Q3 results
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Standard Chartered PLC has announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025.
Howden Re focuses on local climate risk solutions ahead of COP30
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Antônio Jorge (“AJ”) da Mota Rodrigues, Head of Howden Re Brazil, is drawing attention to the growing impact of climate risks on Brazil’s insurance and reinsurance sectors.
ING Group reports third-quarter net result of €1.79 billion
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
ING Group reported a net result of €1,787 million for the third quarter of 2025, driven by increases in both fee income and customer lending.
WTO members advance talks on sustainability ahead of MC14
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have advanced their discussions on sustainability issues and potential outcomes for the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).
IMF outlines economic outlook and policy recommendations at APEC leaders’ meeting
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) presented its latest global economic outlook to leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), whose member economies account for about 61 percent of global GDP.
Sun Life’s Monique Allen named among Canada’s most powerful women by WXN
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Monique Allen, Senior Vice-President and Chief Information Officer for Canadian Technology and Enterprise Architecture at Sun Life Financial Inc., has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by the Women's Executive Network...