Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange and a global leader in financial technology and market data, announced a strategic investment of up to $2 billion in Polymarket, the fast-growing prediction market platform that tracks event probabilities across finance, politics, sports, and culture. The transaction reflects a pre-investment valuation of approximately $8 billion
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has launched a 30-day public consultation on a draft proposal to open its main stock market — the Tadawul Main Market — to all categories of non-resident foreign investors. If approved, the reform would represent the most sweeping liberalization of the Kingdom’s equity market
Euronext, Europe’s leading capital market infrastructure, has taken a bold step toward
Athens is preparing to take center stage in Europe’s sustainability dialogue this
The world economy proved more resilient than expected in the first half of 2025, yet clouds are gathering on the horizon. The OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook points to weakening prospects as higher barriers
Lunate, the Abu Dhabi–based global investment management firm, has unveiled the Boreas range of thematic and specialty Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), marking a milestone in the regional asset management landscape. The series launches with the Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF, offering investors access
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Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has unveiled draft rules that would
The merger between UniCredit Bank S.A. and Alpha Bank România S.A. has
Fitch Ratings maintained Romania’s investment-grade credit status on Friday, keeping its “BBB-”
Serbia’s central bank appears to have little room left for monetary easing in 2025 as inflationary pressures resurface, Erste Group analysts said in their latest outlook. Despite earlier expectations of limited rate cuts, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has now kept its key
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Romania’s National Prognosis Commission (CNP) has sharply revised its 2025 GDP growth
Turkey’s official inflation rate slowed to 32.95% year-on-year in August, its lowest
Despite signs that inflation is edging back toward the Reserve Bank of
Economic confidence in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) improved in August, signaling
Veolia Romania, part of the French Veolia Group, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in General Me.el Electric (GME), a leading Romanian company specializing in the design, execution, and maintenance of electrical systems, as well as the production and storage of solar
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The Middle East has rapidly shifted from a testing ground to a
Tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer once synonymous with innovation and market
Greece-based Theon International Plc (THEON) has announced a series of strategic investments
Greek shipping, the backbone of global seaborne trade, continues to expand its fleet even as the number of companies controlling it steadily declines. The latest annual survey by Athens-based Petrofin Research, led by Ted Petropoulos, paints a picture of a sector that is both resilient and restrained: fleet capacity is rising, but ownership is concentrating in fewer, larger companies capable
Despite overwhelming optimism about the promise of artificial intelligence, maritime companies are finding it difficult to move beyond pilot projects. According to Beyond the Hype: What the maritime industry really thinks about AI, a new study by Thetius in partnership with Marcura, enthusiasm is running high — but adoption remains
Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology and renewable energy solutions,
Singapore has once again been crowned the world’s top international shipping centre,
Europe’s housing market is showing signs of adjustment, but affordability remains sharply divided between countries and cities, according to the 14th edition of the Deloitte Property Index. The survey, covering 28 European markets, highlights the impact of high interest rates, rising rents, and slower construction, which are reshaping household decisions and developers’ strategies. Demand, however, continues to run strong—particularly in
The Asia Pacific (APAC) office market is entering a renewed phase of expansion, with momentum expected to accelerate through the remainder of 2025 as companies reshape their workplace strategies around flexibility, sustainability, and premium assets. According to Colliers’ Asia Pacific Office Market Insights H1 2025, leasing activity across 11 major
The Slovak real estate investment market delivered a solid performance in the
Poland’s commercial real estate investment market is showing signs of stabilization, with
California-based NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported second-quarter revenue of $46.7 billion for the period ending July 27, 2025, a 6% increase from the prior quarter and up a remarkable 56% year-over-year. The company’s flagship Blackwell Data Center platform was the key driver, with revenue soaring
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New analysis from Innovate Finance reveals that the global fintech sector is
Artificial intelligence is not eliminating jobs — it is transforming them. According
BuildPress asked ChatGPT, the world’s most advanced AI, to explore the bold
The BVCA Summit 2025 returns to London on 9–10 September 2025, bringing together the full breadth of the private capital ecosystem for two days of discussion, insight, and networking. Widely recognized as the UK’s largest private capital conference,
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From September 26 to 28, 2025, the National Real Estate Fair (TNI) will once again transform the Palace of Parliament into Romania’s premier marketplace for property and innovation. This autumn’s edition is featuring the launch of the ZEB
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The Warsaw Print-Tech Expo, held on September 9-11, 2025 at the Ptak Warsaw Expo, the largest trade fair and congress center in Central Europe, is a specialized event uniting all branches of the printing industry. With its expansive
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The Hungarian capital is once again the epicenter of visual creativity and innovation as SignExpo 2025 – Reklámdekorációs Szakkiállítás opens its doors in Budapest, bringing together professionals from across the advertising, signage, and visual communication industries. Held at
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Athens is set to become the epicenter of global tourism and cultural dialogue as it hosts the Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo 2025. Scheduled to take place in the Greek capital from 8-10 December, this prestigious event
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The World Finance Conference Malta 2025, set for July 28–31 in Valletta, is one of the world’s leading academic and professional gatherings in the fields of finance, economics, and banking. The event brings together a global community of
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The FinTech Seychelles Summit 2025 is poised to become one of this summer’s most vibrant gatherings for the global financial technology community. Scheduled for July 9–11 in Victoria, the archipelago’s picturesque capital, the event will bring together industry
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This summer, the serene village of Gerzensee in Switzerland transforms into a vibrant hub for financial thinkers. The 33rd CEPR/Study Center Gerzensee European Summer Symposium in Financial Markets (ESSFM) will take place from 21-25 July 2025 and is
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From May 23 to 25, 2025, the National Real Estate Fair (TNI) returns to the majestic Palace of Parliament in Bucharest with a new and spectacular edition, joined by the ZEB EXPO—a special focus on zero energy buildings
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The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) will co-host a significant summit in Athens on June 11, 2025. Titled ‘Shaping
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