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09
Mar
2023
Best House Europe for the 10th consecutive year at the SRP Awards!
Societe Generale continues its stellar performance in the Structured Product Industry after sweeping several awards at...
08
Mar
2023
Following Technology’s Global Winter, a European Spring beckons
The massive, decade-long growth and outperformance of the global technology sector has ground to an abrupt halt.
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The massive, decade-long growth and outperformance of the global technology sector has ground to an abrupt halt.
Following Technology’s Global Winter, a European Spring beckons
06
Mar
2023
A new eco-sustainable vessel to meet lower carbon footprint and zero emissions at port
The island-like location makes Finland extremely dependent on regular maritime transportation. Finnlines, one of the...
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The island-like location makes Finland extremely dependent on regular maritime transportation. Finnlines, one of the biggest shipping companies in Finland, provides reliable sea connections to the private and public sector in the most sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
A new eco-sustainable vessel to meet lower carbon footprint and zero emissions at port
03
Mar
2023
Financing solar energy projects in Central and West Africa
The Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund attracts a consortium of investors as part of its first closing.
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The Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund attracts a consortium of investors as part of its first closing.
Financing solar energy projects in Central and West Africa
02
Mar
2023
Invest without Carbon: Greenflation, and turning costs into opportunities through ESG research
Energy transition comes at a cost, which market participants and policymakers have called “greenflation”. Greenflation...
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Energy transition comes at a cost, which market participants and policymakers have called “greenflation”. Greenflation is the inflation created when prices of commodities needed to green the economy rise due to increased demand or reduced supply.
Invest without Carbon: Greenflation, and turning costs into opportunities through ESG research
28
Feb
2023
Eurazeo and Societe Generale to join forces to support the sustainable transition of the maritime sector
Eurazeo and Societe Generale are pleased to announce they will be working together towards an innovative solution to...
28
Feb
2023
Charging up Down Under: the potential of Australia’s electric vehicle market
Almost 90% of households in Australia own a vehicle, with over half owning more than one; and the average Australian...
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Almost 90% of households in Australia own a vehicle, with over half owning more than one; and the average Australian drives nearly 13,000km per year (Footnote 1,2). Both numbers are higher than almost anywhere except North America.
Charging up Down Under: the potential of Australia’s electric vehicle market
20
Feb
2023
Funding the digital highway’s new phase
Denis de Paillerets and Benoît Tanguy, Global Co-Heads of TMT share their view on how to fund tomorrow’s digital highway...
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Denis de Paillerets and Benoît Tanguy, Global Co-Heads of TMT share their view on how to fund tomorrow’s digital highway in The Banker magazine - article published on February 17, 2023
Funding the digital highway’s new phase
14
Feb
2023
IT equipment: trends and challenges
3 questions to Christophe de Vasselot, Vendor Relationship Director, Societe Generale Equipment Finance, in charge of...
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3 questions to Christophe de Vasselot, Vendor Relationship Director, Societe Generale Equipment Finance, in charge of Technology sector
IT equipment: trends and challenges
10
Feb
2023
Senegal illuminated by the world’s most extensive public solar lighting project
More than 100,000 off-grid solar streetlights in over 400 cities across Senegal will bring eco-friendly lighting to the...
Clients' successes
More than 100,000 off-grid solar streetlights in over 400 cities across Senegal will bring eco-friendly lighting to the population along roads, schools, hospitals, in public areas and national parks.
Senegal illuminated by the world’s most extensive public solar lighting project
10
Feb
2023
Societe Generale wins 8 Global Finance awards
Societe Generale wins 8 Global Finance awards including Best Bank for Liquidity Management and Best Bank for Financial...
08
Feb
2023
Baby bust: how China may be able to dodge its demographic time bomb
Online hits for baby buggies on China’s Baidu search engine have dropped 40% since 2018; searches for baby bottles are...
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Online hits for baby buggies on China’s Baidu search engine have dropped 40% since 2018; searches for baby bottles are down by a third; meanwhile, enquiries about elderly care homes jumped eight-fold last year.
Baby bust: how China may be able to dodge its demographic time bomb
06
Feb
2023
Sinosure support adds a new twist to JOLCO ship financing
A novel arrangement for containership lessor Seaspan sets a template for long-term, cross-border financing that will...
Clients' successes
A novel arrangement for containership lessor Seaspan sets a template for long-term, cross-border financing that will help modernise the shipping industry.
Sinosure support adds a new twist to JOLCO ship financing
03
Feb
2023
Societe Generale awarded by TMI awards
"Societe Generale won Best Bank for Cash and Liquidity Management in the Middle East & Africa as well as Best Solution...
03
Feb
2023
Innovation will be key for African sovereigns in the international bond markets in 2023
Start of the year sees storm clouds clear. By Karim Elzein, head of Middle East, Türkiye and Africa Debt Capital Markets...
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Start of the year sees storm clouds clear. By Karim Elzein, head of Middle East, Türkiye and Africa Debt Capital Markets at Societe Generale.
Innovation will be key for African sovereigns in the international bond markets in 2023
31
Jan
2023
Energy transition contributed to M&A activity in 2022
Despite a declining M&A market, energy transition has been a key driver of the M&A market in 2022.
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Despite a declining M&A market, energy transition has been a key driver of the M&A market in 2022.
Energy transition contributed to M&A activity in 2022
30
Jan
2023
A real estate company in the top 1% of best ESG companies in the world
Merlin properties, the largest traded real estate company in Spain, goes one step further in its plan to become a net...
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Merlin properties, the largest traded real estate company in Spain, goes one step further in its plan to become a net zero emissions company by 2030 after ranking in the top 1% of best ESG companies in the world, according to Sustainalytics.
A real estate company in the top 1% of best ESG companies in the world
30
Jan
2023
Why we need to support healthcare’s vital acceleration
Jesus Carrasco Abad, Global Head of Healthcare and Head of Industry Groups gives his views on the healthcare sector on...
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Jesus Carrasco Abad, Global Head of Healthcare and Head of Industry Groups gives his views on the healthcare sector on pharmaforum.com - article published on January 30, 2023.
Why we need to support healthcare’s vital acceleration
30
Jan
2023
Societe Generale shines as leading research provider in Europe
Societe Generale’s fixed-income research team received excellent results, once again, in the latest Institutional...
30
Jan
2023
Biodiversity, the urgent need to protect it
Off the back of the latest COP-15 on biodiversity, we asked our expert Eric Schoumsky, Head of Natural Capital Solutions...
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Off the back of the latest COP-15 on biodiversity, we asked our expert Eric Schoumsky, Head of Natural Capital Solutions at Societe Generale, for his views.
Biodiversity, the urgent need to protect it
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