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Global supply chains: Speech by EU Commissioner Urpilainen at the UN Global Compact Summit

“In the past 7 years, we have allocated more than €400 million to help the African Continental Free Trade Area take shape. By developing Regional Value Chains, we aim to foster a transition to a resilient, competitive, and economically integrated Africa. Our goal is to diminish the continent’s reliance on unprocessed goods and enhance its resilience against external shocks” – EU Commissioner Urpilainen.

26/09/2024

Spain: EU Commission preliminarily agrees on 4th RRF payment request

The payment request covers 34 reforms and 26 investments driving positive change for citizens and businesses in Spain in the areas of the green and digital transitions, the pension system, research, development and innovation, education and vocational training, employment, digitalisation of public services, forestry and water management, and inter-territorial cooperation.

12/06/2024

Croatia: EU Commission endorses assessment of Croatia’s 5th RRF payment request

15 reforms and 16 investments will drive positive change for citizens and businesses in Croatia in the areas of digitalisation, public administration, clean mobility, water and wastewater management, tourism, the judiciary, education and health.

12/06/2024

EU Commission clears acquisition of Alpha Bank Romania by UniCredit

The transaction relates primarily to various banking and financial services in Romania, such as retail and corporate banking, financial market services and other financial services.

12/06/2024

U.S. Federal Reserve maintains target range for federal funds rate at 5.25 to 5.5 percent

In support of its goals, the Federal Reservce Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate. In considering any adjustments to the target range, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.

12/06/2024

Retail investment package: EU Council agrees on its position

The package introduces a new concept of ‘Value for Money’ to ensure that investment products are offered to retail clients only if they offer good value for money. Furthermore, the Council wants remove the proposed ban on ’inducements’ (often called “commissions” or “retrocession fees”) received for execution-only sales wihout advice is provided to the investor.

12/06/2024

Ukraine’s recovery: EU signs new guarantee and grant agreements for private sector investments

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 in Berlin, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the signature of €1.4 billion in new guarantee and grant agreements to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, as part of the Ukraine Facility’s Investment Framework.

12/06/2024

EU Commission issues €6bn in its 6th syndicated transaction of 2024

The transaction concerned a new €6 billion bond due on 4 October 2039. The new 15-year bond came at a re-offer yield of 3.477%, equivalent to a price of 98.818%. Bids received were in excess of €37 billion. This equals an oversubscription rate of over 6-times.

12/06/2024

EIF partners with leading Finnish banks to provide €1bn in financing

The agreement paves the way for improved financing terms, including lower interest rates, and is supported by InvestEU, an EU programme to mobilise at least €372 billion for EU policy priorities by 2027.

08/06/2024

Croatia: IMF staff concluding statement of the 2024 Article IV Consultation Mission

The robust growth performance reflects buoyant domestic demand as the strong labor market and the authorities’ policies have supported household income and EU funds have boosted investment.

08/06/2024

Lithuania: IMF Staff concluding statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission

Lithuania has experienced fast income convergence over the past two decades and the economy is projected to return to growth this year after a shallow recession. However, positive inflation differentials following the shock triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have had an impact on competitiveness.

08/06/2024

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