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Fubon Financial Holdings reports record-breaking earnings for December 2024

Fubon Financial Holdings has reported its earnings for December 2024, revealing a consolidated pre-tax profit of NT$12.61 billion and a net profit of NT$10.51 billion for the month.


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KfW IPEX-Bank backs RIVE's expansion in rail sector with €270 million financing

RIVE Private Investment, a European investment firm, is expanding its railway sector activities with an additional €270 million in senior financing.


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Standard Chartered opens Luxembourg entity for EU digital asset custody

Standard Chartered has announced the establishment of a new entity in Luxembourg, which will serve as its regulatory entry point for providing crypto and digital asset custody services to clients within the European Union.


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Report explores financing climate action for transportation in developing nations

Transport plays a vital role in the development of nations, yet it is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.


Banking & Financial Services

ERP Start-up Loan expands to include part-time businesses

Good news for aspiring entrepreneurs as the ERP Start-up Loan - StartGeld has expanded its eligibility criteria since January 1, allowing more new business owners to apply.


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Armenia's roadmap: transition from gas dependency to sustainable growth

The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Armenia provides an analysis of the country's climate and development challenges, offering a roadmap towards a cleaner environment, energy security, and economic resilience.


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Finance expert stresses client satisfaction as key to business success

Marnix van Stiphout, a notable figure in the finance industry, emphasizes the importance of client satisfaction.


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World Bank restructures accountability mechanism for improved efficiency

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved modifications to the structure of the organization's Accountability Mechanism.


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World Bank supports Mozambique with rapid financing for crisis response

The Mozambique Contingent Emergency Response Project (CERP) serves as an Investment Project Financing (IPF), allowing emergency response expenditures to be funded through the Rapid Response Option (RRO).


Banking & Financial Services

World Bank issues EUR 3 Billion sustainable development bond maturing in January 2035

The World Bank has successfully returned to the euro market with a 10-year sustainable development bond, raising EUR 3 billion.


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Siemens introduces climate-friendly power distribution technology in Davos

Reliable power supply is crucial for maintaining a well-functioning infrastructure.


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Morgan Stanley invests in ocean data firm XOCEAN through €115 million funding round

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has announced that its 1GT private climate equity strategy participated in a €115 million fundraising round for XOCEAN, a company specializing in ocean data for the offshore energy and civil hydrography...


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Nordea funds university's biodiversity research with EUR 200k donation

Nordea has announced a donation of EUR 200,000 to support the University of Jyväskylä's research program focused on biodiversity impact in the Nordic countries.


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BMO offers support for Los Angeles wildfire victims

BMO has announced its support for customers and communities in Los Angeles affected by the recent wildfires.


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Japan Social Development Fund celebrates quarter-century milestone

In 2025, the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) commemorates its 25th anniversary.


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World Bank outlines new strategy for economic growth in Namibia

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has introduced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Namibia, outlining the organization's strategy from FY2025 to FY2029.


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Siemens integrates Apple Wallet into Building X Security Manager

Siemens has introduced a new feature for its Building X Security Manager, allowing users to access buildings using Apple Wallet.


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Dirk Schumacher named new chief economist of KfW Group

Dr. Dirk Schumacher has been appointed as the new Chief Economist of KfW Group and will start his role on April 1, 2025.


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World Bank launches GBP 1 billion bond for sustainable development

The World Bank has successfully launched a long 5-year British pound sterling benchmark bond, amounting to GBP 1 billion.


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Fubon Financial wins nine awards at 2025 Insurance Quality Awards

Fubon Financial Holdings and its subsidiaries have been recognized at the "2025 Insurance Quality Awards," receiving a total of nine awards.