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Raiffeisen launches takeover offer for Austrian rival Addiko Bank

Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has launched a voluntary takeover offer for all issued and outstanding shares in local rival Addiko Bank. RBI is offering €23.05 in cash per Addiko share, valuing the bank at €449.5m ($524.2m). Access deeper …

PwC Romania : Mergers and Aquisitions market trebles in Q1, to 2.9 billion euros

Wednesday, April 8, 2026   Romania's transaction market recorded its strongest quarter in two years in 2026, with a cumulative value of 2.9 billion euros, three times higher than in the first three months of last year, according to an analysis by PwC …

Carrefour, Garanti selling local subsidiaries push Romania’s M&A market to record high in Q1

The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market reached a record high in the first quarter of 2026, with the total estimated value of transactions reaching USD 2.9 billion, compared to USD 765 million in the same period last year, according to an EY …

Raiffeisen Bank reaches an agreement to acquire all entities of Garanti BBVA Romania group

Monday, March 30, 2026 Raiffeisen Bank has reached an   agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Garanti BBVA Group Romania (Garanti Bank S.A. and the leasing unit Motoractive IFN S.A.) from subsidiaries of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. ( …

The barrier to sustainable investment isn’t capital, it’s markets

Image: UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub. Global wealth exceeds $600trn. The annual investment gap for delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) stands at $4.3trn trillion. That gap persists not because of shortcomings inside companies, but because of …

Romania’s M&A market reaches EUR 2.9 bln in Q1 2026, its best quarter in two years

Romania’s M&A market recorded its best quarter in two years in Q1 of 2026, reaching a cumulative value of EUR 2.9 billion, three times higher than the first three months of last year, according to an analysis by PwC Romania. Data from the first quarter …

Turkish Garanti BBVA agrees to sell Romanian unit to Raiffeisen

Turkish lender Garanti BBVA has agreed to sell its entire Romanian business to ​Austria's Raiffeisen Bank for 591 million euros ($680 ‌million), the bank said over the weekend. In a statement to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) on March 28, ​ …

Fake bank calls and video scams: The new way fraudsters are targeting expats in Spain in 2026

Criminals posing as bankers at Santander and BBVA are now using phone and video calls to steal security codes – with a landmark €83,000 case showing how victims can lose everything in hours. A NEW wave of highly convincing bank scams is sweeping across …

Raiffeisen confirms takeover of Garanti BBVA’s Romanian subsidiary

Austria's Raiffeisen Bank confirmed on March 28 that it would buy Garanti BBVA's ​Romanian business for EUR 591 million, its ‌first significant acquisition in recent years, according to Reuters. The takeover will bring Raiffeisen to fourth place in …

Austria's Raiffeisen to Buy BBVA's Romania Unit for $680 Million

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review® Posted on March 28, 2026 2 min read The image showcases the Christophe De Margerie tanker docking at Russia's Arctic LNG 2, highlighting ongoing LNG export challenges amidst U.S. sanctions. Raiffeisen …

Raiffeisen Bank acquires Romanian units of Garanti BBVA for $682 million

International business briefs | Apple hires ex-Google executive to lead AI marketing

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn San Francisco — Apple on Friday said it has hired Lilian Rincon, who previously spent nearly a decade at Google overseeing …

Messi, mascots, tickets and Trump: 48 questions for the 48-team World Cup

After Tuesday’s playoff matches decided the final six spots, the World Cup field is set. Forty-eight teams will come to North America this summer for the 23rd edition of the biggest sporting event on the planet. The tournament kicks off 11 June in Mexico …

The sound of marching boots

A month of conflict in Iran is starting to exact a serious toll on markets. On Friday, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at their lowest levels since August. The Nasdaq has now fallen into correction territory, down 10% from its peak. The S&P 500 …

How fraud became a global business at scale

Our journalism is only possible thanks to the trust of our paying members. Not a member yet? Sign up now Dear readers, As Donald Trump plunges the Middle East – and the global economy – into chaos (it seems that Qatar’s gift of a luxury plane and UAE …

Releaf Financial Appoints Michael Soussan as Communications Director

Strategic hire brings extensive media expertise, regulatory insight, and global communications experience WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Releaf Financial today announced the appointment of Michael Soussan …

Sagist Group Bolsters Global 'Safe Haven' Status with $183M UAE Investment Amid Regional Volatility

Sagist Group: Leveraging 29+ Years of Expertise & $183M UAE Capital to Dominate Markets in 70+ Countries, Architecting Unshakeable Generational Wealth. ABU DHABI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sagist Group …

LvlUp Ventures Establishes MENA Global Investment Hub in Dubai, Backing 250 Companies In The Region This Year

The new LvlUp hub bridges regional opportunity with global scale, deploying the firm's capital, network, and operating infrastructure directly into the region. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LvlUp …

Community-based giving supports 40 organizations across Ohio

More than $27,000 in Q1 contributions supports local nonprofits across Ohio communities COLUMBUS GROVE, OH, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Union Bank Company (UBC) is proud to announce its continued commitment to the …

Pervaziv AI Ushers Multicloud Environments into Agentic AI Era across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud with Cortex 3.5

SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pervaziv AI, an Enterprise AI and Cybersecurity company building secure AI infrastructure for modern engineering teams, today announced the release of Cortex 3.5, a major …

TX Sparks Construction Celebrates Groundbreaking of ARKA Montessori Preschool in Leander, Texas

The project marks another milestone for TX Sparks Construction in delivering high-quality educational infrastructure in Central Texas. LEANDER, TX, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TX Sparks Construction proudly announces the …

Macedon Technologies Recognized by 50Pros as 2026 Top Professional Services Firm for AI-driven process automation ROI

Recognition follows string of AI-driven process automation client results across healthcare, utilities, and financial services RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Macedon Technologies, a premier leader in digital …

NTx Connect Launches as the Definitive Local Platform for North St. Charles City

New hyper-local media platform combines a digital hub, monthly magazine, local events, jobs, bookings, and community stories in one place ST CHARLES , MO, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NTx Connect, the hyper-local media and …

BigBlueBam Public Beta Brings AI-Native Architecture to Open-Source Project Management, CRM, and Knowledge Work

Exposes 340 MCP tools across 20 applications, a surface comparable to Azure MCP Server, aimed at the daily work of knowledge workers, released under MIT license SONORA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Anthropic released the …

IMAN Holding Announces $100 Million Fundraise to Expand AI-Driven Islamic Banking Platform

IMAN Holding is raising $100M to expand its AI-powered Islamic banking platform across the GCC, following strong traction with 1M+ users. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IMAN Holdings has announced an ongoing …

Bail Bonds Now Offers 24/7 Miami-Dade County Bond Eligibility Review as Families Navigate Changing Release Procedures

Bail Bonds Now is highlighting its 24/7 Miami-Dade County bond eligibility review service as families seek answers about what happens after an arrest. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After recent updates to …

Medavida Launches Vida Verified, Challenging Legacy Credentialing with a Faster Underwriting Approach

A platform designed to reduce onboarding friction for telehealth and online pharmacy providers with transparent pricing and streamlined credential verification. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Medavida …

Krown Technologies Inc. Announces Exclusive Six-Year Partnership with Blockchain Futurist Conferences

Krown Network named Official Quantum Blockchain; Qastle Wallet named Official Quantum Wallet, with main stage branding and other exclusivity through 2031 Quantum eMotion Corp. (NYSE:QNC) MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Dubai Property Market Rebounds as Ceasefire Eases Tensions

Easing tensions boost investor confidence, fueling higher demand, increased transactions, and renewed momentum in Dubai’s real estate market DUBAI, UAE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Dubai property market has been …

Suffolk Technologies Backs Speckle to Unlock AI-Ready Design Intelligence Across Construction

The investment follows Suffolk Construction's deployment of Speckle, supporting AI workflows at scale and turning fragmented data into usable intelligence. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Suffolk Technologies, an …

Business Reporter: Operating model discipline is the missing link in scaling AI

Why scaling AI requires an enterprise-wide shift in how organisations operate LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Shubhradeep Guha, Chief Delivery Officer at technology …

REVEL Realty Expands REVshare Program to Provide Agents with Long-Term Income Opportunities

REVEL expands REVshare, giving agents access to long-term income through referrals, collaboration, and a model built for sustainable growth. NIAGARA FALLS, ON, CANADA, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage …

Business Reporter: Tapping into the goldmine of first-party data in B2B marketing

What a strategic partner can offer beyond transactional lead generation LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a discussion on Business Reporter, Puneet Shukla, Founder & CEO of S2W Media talks about the power of …

Solidion Technology Joins Forces with Hilco Global to Monetize Patent Portfolio

Foundational patent portfolio value in the global battery market may exceed $750 million Solidion Technology Inc (NASDAQ:STI) DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solidion Technology Inc. (“Solidion” or the “Company”) …

Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit (PAGTR) 2026

GABORONE, BOTSWANA, April 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit (PAGTR) 2026 will now take place from 9 – 10 September 2026 at the Grand Palm Hotel Casino & Convention Resort in Gaborone, Botswana …