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Ten foreign entrepreneurial excellences were the protagonists of the 15th stage of "Winning Enterprises", Intesa Sanpaolo's program for the enhancement of SMEs. The initiative, resulting from synergies between Intesa Sanpaolo's International Banks and Banca dei Territori divisions, aims to accelerate the development of an international network capable of attracting foreign investments to Italy and further enhancing the global value of Made in Italy. This year edition included for the first time an appointment entirely dedicated to the best companies from the economic and cultural contexts of Eastern Europe that have stood out for their ability to innovate and grow. Read more at https://ow.ly/LNze30sHAxc #intesasanpaolo #ibd #bancadeiterritori #impresevincenti #winningenterprises #sme #international #madeinitaly

Ten foreign entrepreneurial excellences were the protagonists of the 15th stage of "Winning Enterprises", Intesa Sanpaolo's program for the enhancement of SMEs. The initiative, resulting from synergies between Intesa Sanpaolo's International Banks and Banca dei Territori divisions, aims to accelerate the development of an international network capable of attracting foreign investments to Italy and further enhancing the global value of Made in Italy. This year edition included for the first time an appointment entirely dedicated to the best companies from the economic and cultural contexts of Eastern Europe that have stood out for their ability to innovate and grow. Read more at https://ow.ly/fzOS30sI377 #intesasanpaolo #ibd #bancadeiterritori #impresevincenti #winningenterprises #sme #international #madeinitaly

🚀 We are thrilled to announce the first close of Atlântico II FCR, August One's new €50M European fund, with an initial close of €15M. Anchored by the Government of Portugal's Banco Português de Fomento, with a commitment of up to €34.5M, this fund offers a unique opportunity for investors and their families to obtain an EU passport through the Portuguese Golden Visa while building sustainable global companies from Europe. Atlântico II focuses on: 1️⃣ Acquiring lower middle-market companies: We aim to unlock their potential by expanding into new markets across Europe and Asia, adopting innovative technologies, and implementing sustainable processes. 2️⃣ Investing in transformative tech companies: These investments will help revolutionize our portfolio companies and drive industry-wide change. The August One team is excited to work with all our partners—including BPF, Enterprise Singapore, Helsinki Partners, Portugal Ventures, and our peer family office, corporate, and PE partners—to "Invest in Good. For Good." We are now welcoming additional investors who are interested in high-impact investments and a path to an EU passport through the Golden Visa program. #PrivateEquity #Investment #GoldenVisa #Innovation #Sustainability #Growth #GoldenVisa Rui Ferreira Jose Maia Alex Kumar Alana Costa CA Tarnpreet Kaur James Henry David Chaffetz Ankineedu Maganti Pedro Mello Breyner Johanna Huurre Andro Lindsay Andrei Rotaru Petra Paavilainen Robert H. Arun Makhija Tim Wainwright Ross Hunter Antoine Lourtau William Carbone Tagg Jefferson Kapil Chadha Rahul Bhargava Sanjay Mohan Shwetank Verma Rajul Garg Bruno Albino Valentin Bula Oscar H. Matias Kaila Asseri Lehtiniemi Petri Serenius, CFA Irma Ylikangas Filipa Fonseca Beena Jayapalan Pavninder Singh Luv Parikh Cem Kalay Nishanth S

Ten foreign entrepreneurial excellences were the protagonists of the 15th stage of "Winning Enterprises", Intesa Sanpaolo's program for the enhancement of SMEs. The initiative, resulting from synergies between Intesa Sanpaolo's International Banks and Banca dei Territori divisions, aims to accelerate the development of an international network capable of attracting foreign investments to Italy and further enhancing the global value of Made in Italy. This year edition included for the first time an appointment entirely dedicated to the best companies from the economic and cultural contexts of Eastern Europe that have stood out for their ability to innovate and grow. Read more at https://ow.ly/mjXQ30sHFKK #intesasanpaolo #ibd #bancadeiterritori #impresevincenti #winningenterprises #sme #international #madeinitaly

Ten foreign entrepreneurial excellences were the protagonists of the 15th stage of "Winning Enterprises", Intesa Sanpaolo's program for the enhancement of SMEs. The initiative, resulting from synergies between Intesa Sanpaolo's International Banks and Banca dei Territori divisions, aims to accelerate the development of an international network capable of attracting foreign investments to Italy and further enhancing the global value of Made in Italy. This year edition included for the first time an appointment entirely dedicated to the best companies from the economic and cultural contexts of Eastern Europe that have stood out for their ability to innovate and grow. Read more at https://ow.ly/E70z30sHAwM #intesasanpaolo #ibd #bancadeiterritori #impresevincenti #winningenterprises #sme #international #madeinitaly

Ten foreign entrepreneurial excellences were the protagonists of the 15th stage of "Winning Enterprises", Intesa Sanpaolo's program for the enhancement of SMEs. The initiative, resulting from synergies between Intesa Sanpaolo's International Banks and Banca dei Territori divisions, aims to accelerate the development of an international network capable of attracting foreign investments to Italy and further enhancing the global value of Made in Italy. This year edition included for the first time an appointment entirely dedicated to the best companies from the economic and cultural contexts of Eastern Europe that have stood out for their ability to innovate and grow. Read more at https://ow.ly/O9aN30sHAx3 #intesasanpaolo #ibd #bancadeiterritori #impresevincenti #winningenterprises #sme #international #madeinitaly

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊: 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥 🇪🇸 🇧🇷 The Spanish Chamber of Commerce recently organised a Foreign Chambers Series, focusing on Brazil's growing global significance. With Brazil's influential position in Latin America's financial sector and its presidency of the #G20, the event highlighted the nation's role as a key partner for the #UK and #Spain. Featuring discussions led by prominent figures like H.E. the Ambassador of Spain and H.E. the Ambassador of Brazil, the event explored business opportunities and multilateral relations among the three countries, particularly in finance, energy and infrastructure. Speaker Pedro Barreiro explained "the relationship between Brazil and Spain is growing, and we [(Transfer)Wise)] are expanding our presence in Mexico, a country that has even stronger ties with Spain." Daniel Feliu Vera from Santander UK, told the attendees that they "aim to secure a significant market share in major markets, which is pivotal to our strategy. Brazil, Spain, and the UK represent three substantial markets for us." "The Brazilian capital market is highly sophisticated, and last year, we ventured into ESG bonds in Brazil. ESG considerations are prominent on the agenda, with investors showing keen interest in the sectors initiatives," attested speaker Eduardo Puebla. Hazel Gulliver added, "We must think globally but act locally. Drawing from global experiences enables us to implement effective measures at the local level." This is a statement that really resonates with Deheza Ltd. Speakers:   𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐏𝐮𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐚, Head of Investment Banking Europe Itau BBA  Pedro Barreiro, Banking and Expansion Latam Regional Lead, Wise, antiga TransferWise: Transferências de Dinheiro Online  Jose Ivars-Lopez, Country Manager RIA Financials  𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫, Director of Engagement, Iberdrola  Javier San Basilio, Deputy General Manager & Chief Underwriting Officer, MAPFRE  𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐮 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐚, Retail & Business Banking, COO and Customer Innovation, Santander UK 👉 Globally local, locally global: https://lnkd.in/e89TmzQB #deheza #tidings #latam #intel #event #brazil #partnerships #finance #economy #esg #governemnt

When it comes to climate change, winning slowly is tantamount to losing. When it comes to SAF, we can wait decades for Governments/NGOs to further align. But when the answer is apparent, why not just get there as quickly and efficiently as possible? SAF progress can be hard to discern - so we are sharing concrete proof points from our program #Avelia. Read the press release on new agreements, new assurances, new airports, 10M gallons, 50M in pipeline, and future expansion (see https://lnkd.in/eY9gAsUq). Also want to recognize incredible work of the Book & Claim Community just publishing "Principles and Best Practices for Book and Claim Systems in Heavy Transport" (see https://lnkd.in/esqHWT_U). Thanks Smart Freight Centre RMI DHL A.P. Moller - Maersk Deloitte Shell Quintin Barnes Laura Hutchinson Esther Sicong Li and everyone in industry who helped bring about this alignment. "Book and claim systems are a promising value chain approach for reducing financial and infrastructural barriers while enabling decarbonization. This approach drives vital and real uptake of low-emission transportation services and solutions that would otherwise not have occurred. These systems function today to connect supply and demand for decarbonized transport, and support scaling the low carbon market through bankable longterm offtake agreements for new supply."

📣 APPLICATIONS OPEN | II Premio PYME Santander The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK announces a new edition of its Premio PYME Santander. This award, supported by Santander UK, recognises the significant contributions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the growth of the British and Spanish economies. 👉 This prize presents an opportunity for SMEs to receive official recognition from the Chamber and attend the award ceremony at the Spanish Ambassador’s Residence in London. The winning companies will join the Chamber’s Patron Club during one year for free, which includes the most prominent Spanish, British, and international companies operating in the UK. Key information about the II Premio PYME Santander: ◾ Both Member and non-Member companies can participate.  ◾ Spanish and British #SMEs can submit their applications, provided they export to or have investments in the other country.  ◾ Applications can be submitted until Wednesday 11th December COB, following the instructions provided in the rules.  ◾ A specialised Jury will evaluate actions undertaken during 2022–2023 across the following areas: innovation, investment, digitalisation, internationalisation, training and job creation, sustainability, and diversity.  ◾ For this edition, the Jury may grant up to two awards—one for each country.    📲 Click here to check the detailed rules and find more information about this award: https://lnkd.in/diuWnWaF Veridas, an SME specialising in identity verification software, won the first edition of the Premio PYME. #PremioPYME #PremioPYMESantander #SpainintheUK #SpanishBusiness

BBVA Joins Singapore-Mexico Chamber of Commerce The Singapore-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (SGMXCHAM) is proud to announce BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking as its latest Merlion Sponsor. This partnership is a key milestone in our mission to strengthen economic connectivity between Singapore and Mexico. As a globally renowned financial leader and the largest financial institution in Mexico, BBVA’s involvement represents a significant step forward in fostering deeper, more impactful business relations across these regions. BBVA’s extensive presence in both markets (Asia and Mexico) provides unparalleled expertise in facilitating cross-border investment and trade. SGMXCHAM sees this partnership as a critical foundation for driving growth, not just through financial services, but by creating new pathways for businesses to thrive across both regions. The importance of this collaboration is further highlighted by BBVA’s global recognition as World’s Best Corporate Bank 2024 by Global Finance Magazine—an honor they’ve received for the fourth time, and second consecutive year. Quote from the Singapore-Mexico Chamber of Commerce: "We’re always working to create opportunities for businesses in Mexico and Singapore to connect and grow. Partnering with BBVA strengthens that effort, helping us push the boundaries of what’s possible for both regions. This collaboration is about more than just expanding markets—it's about making sure Latin America and Asia take their rightful place as key players in the global economy.” Quote from BBVA: "BBVA is excited to partner with SGMXCHAM and further demonstrate our confidence in both the Mexican and Southeast asian markets. We are driven by the opportunity to connect the world through our banking services, and we believe that this collaboration will strengthen ties between these two dynamic economies." This partnership reinforces our role as the bridge between Latin America and Asia, creating real opportunities for businesses to grow and succeed in both regions. Together, we’re not just bridging continents—we’re building a dynamic future for companies ready to thrive on the global stage. Daniella Savira | Agustin García-López Loaeza | Gerson Garduño | Mario Calderon #BBVA #SGMXCHAM #MerlionSponsor #EconomicConnectivity #CrossBorderInvestment #LatinAmerica #Asia #GlobalFinance #BusinessGrowth #CorporateBanking #TradeOpportunities #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #FinancialServices #BusinessPartnership #GlobalEconomy #InvestmentOpportunities #MarketExpansion #ConnectingMarkets