The European Commission granted automakers three extra years to meet CO2 targets, easing pressure amid falling EV demand and U.S. tariffs. Stocks of major car brands...
Inflation is making cannabis more expensive, forcing 66% of U.S. consumers to cut back. Despite legalization, high taxes keep legal prices high. In Poland, medical cannabis...
SACE has launched a public guarantee to help Italian companies manage natural disaster risks, covering up to 50% of insurance payouts. The 2024 Budget Law mandates...
El Salvador's Bitcoin experiment, launched in 2021, aimed to boost financial inclusion and investment but faced public distrust, technical issues, and Bitcoin’s volatility. The government struggled...
Solar fintech Solfácil raised $170M, its largest FIDC issuance, to finance solar kit installations. It funds over 8,000 integrators and sells solar equipment, with each segment...
Sanlam Maroc has invested 150 million dirhams in Dislog Group, acquiring a non-controlling minority stake to strengthen its healthcare division and accelerate international expansion. Founded by...
Catalan startup PLANeT Biotech develops bioactive molecules that help crops withstand climate change-induced stress like drought and heat. Supported by a €100,000 government grant, the company’s...
Poland now requires in-person doctor visits for medical cannabis prescriptions, replacing online approvals. This change, effective November 7th, 2024, enhances patient safety but reduces prescription numbers....
Intesa Sanpaolo awarded 120 small companies excelling in ESG projects through CresciBusiness Progettiamo Sostenibile. The initiative, supporting artisans, tourism, and commerce, spans Italy from February 28...
Banca Etica and Etica Sgr’s Impatto+ 2024 campaign successfully funded seven sustainability and social inclusion projects through crowdfunding and co-financing. These initiatives include solar energy for...