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Netherlands: Regional bus transport goes green with European backing: 6/24/2026 11:06:12 AM; • Qbuzz benefits from a €70 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) supporting the operation of 275 electric buses and related charging infrastructure.
Ardian and Lamar Development acquire 10,000 sqm building on Calle Alcalá 38-40, Madrid: 6/22/2026 10:59:22 AM; Ardian, a global private investment firm, and Lamar Development, a real estate developer with presence in the Gulf and Europe, announced the joint acquisition of a prominent office building located on Calle Alcalá 38-40, in the heart of Madrid’s city centre.
Stingray Announces $15.4 Million Share Buyback: 6/22/2026 10:55:54 AM; Stingray Group Inc. (“Stingray” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: RAY) announced that it has entered into a private agreement with CDP Investissements inc., a subsidiary of La Caisse for the repurchase for cancellation of 1,000,000 Subordinate Voting and Variable Subordinate Voting Shares of Stingray held by La Caisse at a price of $15.40 per share, for a total consideration of …
Standard Chartered H2 2026 Global Market Outlook: Navigating Shifting Sands: 6/22/2026 8:25:37 AM; Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Global Market Outlook for the second half of 2026, outlining its investment strategy and key themes as investors navigate a more complex and evolving market environment.
Transactions carried out as part of a share buyback program and outside of a liquidity contract: 6/22/2026 2:55:00 AM; These shares have been acquired to honor obligations related to long-term incentive plans for corporate officers and senior employees. The long-term incentive plans, which are conditional on presence and performance, were set up with the aim of involving Group key managers in the success of its strategic plan.
XRPPower Launches Enhanced Digital Asset Management Platform to Support Global Users in 2026: 6/18/2026 8:10:20 PM; As the global digital economy continues to evolve, individuals and businesses are increasingly seeking more efficient ways to manage digital assets. Industry analysts note that technological innovation, security, and transparency are becoming key factors influencing user adoption across the digital asset sector.
Standard Chartered China is among the first foreign banks to sign CBETS Direct Participant Agreement: 6/18/2026 8:38:33 AM; Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited (“SCB China”) announced the signing of Cross-border e-CNY Transfer Services (CBETS) Direct Participant Agreement with e-CNY Centre International Co.
Blackstone Launches SablePointe Credit Strategies to Expand Origination Capabilities Across Asset-Based Lending and Specialty Credit Markets: 6/18/2026 8:34:47 AM; Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) today announced the launch of SablePointe Credit Strategies (“SablePointe”), a new platform supporting origination, underwriting, and portfolio management in asset-based lending.
I Squared Capital and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Launch $3 Billion Platform to Develop Critical Energy Infrastructure Across the Indo-Pacific: 6/17/2026 1:25:54 PM; I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading global infrastructure investor, is pleased to announce plans to form a strategic partnership with the U.S.
ING appoints Hilde Garssen to the Management Board Banking: 6/17/2026 1:19:18 PM; ING announced that Hilde Garssen will be appointed to the Management Board Banking (MBB) as chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective 1 September 2026.
CaixaBank, Banco Santander and BBVA launch FrauDfense Check to strengthen the fight against financial crime across the sector: 6/17/2026 9:48:02 AM; • CaixaBank, Banco Santander and BBVA through their joint company FrauDfense, announced the launch of FrauDfense Check, the company’s first-live operational service.
Photon AI Announces $124M Target Series A To Build Africa’s Sovereign AI Infrastructure: 6/15/2026 8:58:54 PM; Photon AI today announced the launch of a $124 million Series A fundraising round to build vertically integrated AI infrastructure across Africa — spanning compute, foundation models, and autonomous cybersecurity.
Egypt and EU join forces on €690 million clean-energy grid investment: 6/15/2026 10:56:05 AM; Egypt and the European Union are deepening their strategic partnership in the field of renewable energy with a financing package of up to €690 million to upgrade and expand the Egyptian electricity network.
Barclays to acquire GoHenry, a money management platform for 6-18 year olds: 6/15/2026 10:25:51 AM; Barclays PLC (“Barclays”)1 announces that Barclays Bank UK PLC (“Barclays UK”) has entered into an agreement to acquire GoHenry, operating through GoHenry Limited 2 (“GoHenry”) (the “Transaction”) from Acorns Grow Incorporated (“Acorns”).
Wolters Kluwer leads the next era of tax and accounting: 6/15/2026 10:15:34 AM; The tax and accounting profession is at a critical inflection point, driven by talent constraints, increasing regulatory complexity, and rising client expectations for more strategic, advisory-led services.
UKRI backs Midlands Mindforge to deploy first spinout investments: 6/15/2026 4:30:45 AM; Marking a major milestone in scaling high‑potential, research‑led businesses emerging from the Midlands, this will help unlock an initial £30 million of capital into the region.
Aon Appoints Simon Hawkins to Executive Managing Director on Global Legacy Team: 6/12/2026 10:04:36 AM; Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Simon Hawkins as executive managing director for Reinsurance within the global legacy team, joining later this year.
Broadcom, Apollo, and Blackstone Establish Landmark Strategic Platform to Accelerate More Than 20 Gigawatts of Global AI Deployments: 6/11/2026 9:56:05 AM; Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, announced the establishment of the AI XPV Platform with Apollo (NYSE: APO) and Blackstone’s (NYSE: BX) Credit & Insurance Business as initial anchor investors.
Standard Chartered PLC announces a change to its board: 6/11/2026 9:51:18 AM; Standard Chartered PLC (the “Company”) announces the appointment of Mr Tanate Phutrakul (aged 61) as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 July 2026.
Quantova Opens Post-Quantum Blockchain Infrastructure to Developers as Industry Confronts Accelerating Quantum Computing Threat: 6/11/2026 9:50:30 AM; Quantova, a post-quantum Layer-1 blockchain network approaching testnet launch, today published its complete developer documentation and significantly expanded its public GitHub repository, making quantum-resistant blockchain infrastructure directly accessible to developers and institutions for the first time.