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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

LB issues the fourth cryptocurrency service provider license to the company 'Micar assets'

Lithuania's central bank has issued a cryptocurrency service provider license to Micar Assets, enabling the company to offer various crypto services to private and corporate clients.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The renovated hotel in the capital has opened its doors: invited guests were the first to explore

A newly renovated four-star hotel in Vilnius has opened, featuring a unique model that combines hotel services with rental apartments and private flats.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

OpenAI closes the largest private funding round in history

OpenAI has secured a record $110 billion in a single funding round, significantly increasing its valuation to $840 billion, backed by major tech firms like Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Private Equity in a 'Darwinian Phase': Which Funds Are Facing Extinction

The private equity sector is entering a 'survival of the fittest' phase, with many smaller funds at risk of extinction due to low returns and difficulty in capital raising.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Capital Tankers eyes Oslo Stock Exchange listing

Capital Tankers, led by Vangelis Marinakis, is planning to list on the Oslo Stock Exchange and aims to raise $345 million through a private placement.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"12 is the new 5": why the bar is set higher when attracting investments to Argentina

Argentina faces increased expectations and challenges in attracting foreign investment amid a global resurgence in private capital interest.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Capital Tankers: Evangelos Marinakis' company aims for the Oslo Stock Exchange โ€“ Target is to raise $345 million

Capital Tankers, part of Evangelos Marinakis' group, is seeking to raise $345 million through a private placement and plans to list its shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

KB Financial creates a 1 trillion won 'Growth Infrastructure Fund' with group capital

KB Financial Group announced the establishment of a 1 trillion won 'KB National Growth Infrastructure Fund' financed entirely by its group capital.

Feb 19 โ€ข 01:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Venezuelan millionaires take advantage of Maduro's decline: Preparing a private capital fund of 1 billion dollars

Venezuelan business leaders are gearing up to establish a private capital fund aimed at rebuilding the nation, with an initial goal of raising 1 billion dollars.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Platinum Turns Gold with Urbaser: How It Achieved 2.5 Billion in Capital Gains in the Largest Private Equity Operation

Platinum Equity has reportedly generated โ‚ฌ2.5 billion in capital gains from its sale of Urbaser, marking a significant milestone in private equity operations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Beijing is moving to attract private investment in significant infrastructure projects, including ultra-high-voltage power lines.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Pension Provision: Merz Wants to Make Germans Little Capitalists. He's Right!

Friedrich Merz emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in Germany's pension system towards greater reliance on private and corporate pension schemes.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Bridging the Capital Gap - Strategic Public-Private Partnerships Invest in Young Agri-Entrepreneurs

A press briefing highlighted the need for investment in young agricultural entrepreneurs as a way to revive the global aid system and strengthen food security.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:36 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Global Africa Investment Summit Launched in Dubai to Transform Africa's Investment Landscape

The Global Africa Investment Summit has been launched to connect Africaโ€™s untapped assets with global private capital for investment-driven growth.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The new building of the รœlemiste City health campus has received its cornerstone

A cornerstone was laid for the Endel Tulving Health House, part of the รœlemiste City health campus in Tallinn, which will become the largest private capital-based healthcare cluster in the Baltics by 2027.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bain & Company: The global mergers and acquisitions market will remain dynamic in 2026

The global mergers and acquisitions market is expected to maintain its momentum into 2026 following a significant recovery in 2025, according to Bain & Company's Global M&A Report.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

How Attractive is 'Riga House Manager' for Investors?

The article discusses the potential listing of 'Riga House Manager' on the stock exchange and the implications for investors, highlighting both opportunities and risks.

Feb 8 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB submits 'preventive' capital plan to the Central Bank; amounts yet to be defined

The Bank of Brasรญlia (BRB) submitted a 'Capital Plan' to the Central Bank to strengthen its assets, presented by BRB President Nelson Antรดnio de Souza, during a private meeting.

Feb 6 โ€ข 22:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Discussion on Pension Reform: Merz Wants to Hand Over Pension Plans to Capital Market

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to reduce state pensions in favor of private savings, claiming this will instigate a significant shift in pension policy, benefiting the capital market more than the population.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Nabu wins lawsuit โ€“ court prohibits the use of de-icing salt by private individuals

The environmental organization Nabu has successfully challenged a Berlin Senate order, leading to a court ruling that bans the use of de-icing salt by private individuals in the capital.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

USA creates a new federal reserve. It is about rare earth metals

The U.S. is significantly reducing its dependence on Chinese rare earth metals and critical minerals through a new initiative called Project Vault, which combines private capital with a loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Encouraged to Rest Private Cars Due to Pollution

Reykjavik City urges the public to refrain from using private cars due to high particulate matter levels detected in the capital, especially on Grensรกsvegur.

Jan 9 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
National & Local

Push to Audit Private Equity and Venture Capital Falters Under Trump

Efforts to increase transparency and accountability in private equity and venture capital have stalled during the Trump administration.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chevron divides the skin on Lukoil. It is worth 22 billion dollars

Chevron and the private equity fund Quantum Capital Group have proposed to acquire all international assets of Lukoil, valued at $22 billion, which includes production facilities, refineries, fuel storage, and over 2,000 gas stations across multiple regions.

Jan 7 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Communities Will Massively Return to the Markets in 2026 to Finance Their Debt

Regional communities in Spain are expected to return to the financial markets in 2026 to cover half of their funding needs with private capital following government restrictions on liquidity funds.

Jan 5 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Paris, epicenter of artistic luxury: 'It is once again the capital it was in the early 20th century'

Paris is reviving as an artistic capital with the rise of private initiatives in the cultural sector, exemplified by the new Cartier Foundation and Art Basel Paris, although this growth poses challenges to public involvement.

Jan 5 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Growth Comes from Private Capital

Italy has a significant amount of savings and wealth accumulated over time, amounting to 11 trillion euros in net wealth, which positions it among the top countries in Europe.

Dec 29 โ€ข 09:00 UTC

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