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#1 Europe Is Being Scorched and Flooded by Growing Climate Extremes
Apr 22 2024 // The European Union endured its joint-hottest year on record in 2023, according to new scientific analysis, pointing to a more perilous future for what is already the world’s fastest-warming continent. Europe...
#2 EU Commission Eyeing Exemptions for ‘Forever Chemicals’ Ban, Letter Shows
May 9 2024 // The European Commission is planning to allow exemptions from a proposed ban on substances known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” to protect key industries, a letter seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed. In the...
#3 EU Should Revisit Bank and Insurer Capital Rules: French President Macron
Apr 26 2024 // French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for a revision of how Europe applies minimum capital rules to banks and insurers so that they are not too risk-averse and Europe is put at an economic disadvantage. The...
#4 EU Aims to Target 11 Russian Ships Involved in Sanctions-Busting
May 7 2024 // The European Union has proposed restrictions on 11 vessels that contribute to Russia’s ability to sustain its war against Ukraine. The proposed measures, if approved by member states, would ban the ships from...
#5 Red Sea Disruption to Shipping Could Cut Asia-Europe Capacity by 20%: Maersk
May 6 2024 // Disruption to Red Sea container shipping is rising, Maersk said on Monday, forecasting this will cut the industry’s capacity between Asia and Europe by up to 20% in the second quarter. Maersk and other shipping...
#6 VC Firm Accel Raises $650M to Invest in AI, Cybersecurity Startups in Europe, Israel
May 14 2024 // Venture capital firm Accel said on Tuesday it has raised a $650 million fund to invest in early-stage companies in Europe and Israel with a focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The new fund will be...
#7 People Moves: AXA XL Promotes Riha as Chief Client & Distribution Officer, APAC/Europe
May 17 2024 // AXA XL Promotes Riha as Chief Client & Distribution Officer, APAC & Europe AXA XL announced that Robert Riha has been appointed as chief client & distribution officer, APAC & Europe, effective July 1. In...
#8 EU Finalizes Investment Fund Labels to Combat Greenwashing
May 15 2024 // The European Union’s securities watchdog confirmed on Tuesday final guidelines on when investment funds can label themselves as being “sustainable” without being accused of greenwashing. Trillions of...
#9 EU Countries Approve Law to Slash Trucks’ CO2 Emissions
May 14 2024 // European Union countries gave their final approval on Monday to a law to cut carbon dioxide emissions from trucks, which will require most new heavy-duty vehicles sold in the EU from 2040 to be emissions-free. The law will...
#10 Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches Insurance for EU Crypto-Asset Service Providers
May 8 2024 // Insurance broker Marsh announced the launch of MiCAssure, a proprietary insurance solution for crypto-asset service providers such as custodians, exchanges, and administrators operating within the European Union (EU),...
#11 EU Firms’ Appetite for China Investment Sinks to Record Low
May 10 2024 // China is losing its luster as a top country to invest in as firms seek to avoid geopolitical risks and turn to Southeast Asia and Europe, according to a survey by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. Only 13%...
