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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.


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Siemens aids Spinnova in advancing sustainable textile production

Siemens and Spinnova are collaborating to advance sustainable textile manufacturing at the Woodspin factory in Jyväskylä, Finland.


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World Bank approves $35M project to aid Meghalaya's adolescents

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new initiative aimed at assisting 500,000 adolescents in Meghalaya, India.



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Siemens launches startup support program at CES 2025

Siemens has introduced a new initiative, Siemens for Startups, aimed at empowering early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups.


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UK consumer card spending remains flat amid focus on entertainment and travel

Consumer spending in the UK remained flat in December, according to the latest Barclays Consumer Spend report.


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World Bank raises $6 billion through record-breaking sustainable development bond

The World Bank has successfully issued a 7-year Sustainable Development Bond, raising USD 6 billion.


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NCUA releases report on credit union diversity self-assessment results for 2023

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released the 2023 Credit Union Diversity Self-Assessment Results Report.


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E*TRADE releases monthly study on S&P 500 sector rotation

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has released its monthly sector rotation study, which examines the buying and selling behaviors of E*TRADE customers in relation to stocks within the S&P 500 sectors.


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Chile secures $5.1M funding for reducing carbon emissions

Chile has secured $5.1 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) for reducing 1.03 million tons of carbon emissions related to deforestation and forest degradation.


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Youth murals depict hopes for Bangladesh's future

Bangladeshi youth have transformed city walls into vibrant canvases, painting murals that reflect their vision for the future.


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Siemens showcases industrial AI innovations at CES 2025

Siemens presented its latest advancements in industrial AI and digital twin technology at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.