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31 May 2024
The digitalisation of international trade: an opportunity to develop forfaiting
Since the development of bills of exchange by Venetian merchants and bankers, the practice of forfaiting has changed...
Expert views
Since the development of bills of exchange by Venetian merchants and bankers, the practice of forfaiting has changed very little. However, this means of export financing is today at the dawn of a profound revolution, thanks to the digitalisation of international trade. An ideal context to make it more widely accessible?
The digitalisation of international trade: an opportunity to develop forfaiting
31 May 2024
Rethinking farming, food production and how we finance it
The rapid population growth clearly means food production needs to rise, but any increase in outcome will need to be...
Expert views
The rapid population growth clearly means food production needs to rise, but any increase in outcome will need to be done sustainably.
Rethinking farming, food production and how we finance it
31 May 2024
Societe Generale wins Bank of the Year for Investment: Europe along with several awards from The Banker
Societe Generale received 4 Investment Banking awards from The Banker.
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale received 4 Investment Banking awards from The Banker.
Societe Generale wins Bank of the Year for Investment: Europe along with several awards from The Banker
30 May 2024
Supporting the development of a major European telecom player
Societe Generale is supporting Swisscom in the acquisition of Vodafone Italia, and its cross-border development in the...
Telecom Media Technology
Societe Generale is supporting Swisscom in the acquisition of Vodafone Italia, and its cross-border development in the telecommunications industry.
Supporting the development of a major European telecom player
30 May 2024
Societe Generale launches a Sustainable Global Transaction Banking Framework
Societe Generale paves the way for responsible global transaction banking (GTB), supporting its clients in their move...
Corporate Social Responsibility
Societe Generale paves the way for responsible global transaction banking (GTB), supporting its clients in their move toward a more sustainable and inclusive economy.
Societe Generale launches a Sustainable Global Transaction Banking Framework
29 May 2024
Accelerating the transition to Green Mobility in Europe
Providing 14,500 fast charging points by 2030 to become a European EV charging leader is an admirable undertaking. That...
Clients' successes
Providing 14,500 fast charging points by 2030 to become a European EV charging leader is an admirable undertaking. That is precisely what Electra is set to accomplish thanks to their new €75 million Green Loan project financing.
Accelerating the transition to Green Mobility in Europe
27 May 2024
A new spring for Asia’s green transition
Societe Generale Global Markets experts share their views on the drivers and strategies shaping the green transition in...
Expert views
Societe Generale Global Markets experts share their views on the drivers and strategies shaping the green transition in Asia – and what it all means for investors.
A new spring for Asia’s green transition
24 May 2024
Battery Gigafactory Empowers Sovereignty and Sustainable Mobility
In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the future of battery manufacturing, Verkor has secured significant...
Clients' successes
In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the future of battery manufacturing, Verkor has secured significant green financing for its new Gigafactory in Dunkirk, France, propelling the company into a new phase of growth.
Battery Gigafactory Empowers Sovereignty and Sustainable Mobility
24 May 2024
Much Ado About Something: Digitalisation’s Positive Impact on Trade
Rumours about the death of paper documentation in global trade are much exaggerated. But has the digital alternative...
Expert views
Rumours about the death of paper documentation in global trade are much exaggerated. But has the digital alternative really made as much headway as is sometimes suggested? Christian Cazenove, Group Head of Trade Oversight & Advocacy; Charline Profillet, Deputy Head, Structured Trade Finance; and Pierre Courquin, Director, Head of Forfaiting, provide TMI with...
Much Ado About Something: Digitalisation’s Positive Impact on Trade
24 May 2024
What’s Been the Big Unseen Tailwind for US Markets?
Despite global economic tensions and geopolitical risks, financial markets have been booming. What’s really driving...
Expert views
Despite global economic tensions and geopolitical risks, financial markets have been booming. What’s really driving this? For a Quant’s perspective, we spoke to Solomon Tadesse, Societe Generale’s Head of North American Quant Equity Research.
What’s Been the Big Unseen Tailwind for US Markets?
23 May 2024
Bank/fintech collaboration: how Societe Generale Factoring places client needs at the heart of its strategy
With the emergence of fintechs, debt financing and supply chain finance have experienced new dynamics in recent years....
Expert views
With the emergence of fintechs, debt financing and supply chain finance have experienced new dynamics in recent years. And this is just the beginning: more and more partnerships are developing between banks and new technology companies to digitalise finance and provide clients with the best of both worlds.
Bank/fintech collaboration: how Societe Generale Factoring places client needs at the heart of its strategy
21 May 2024
Energy Risk Awards 2024: Commodity & Energy Finance House of the Year and Commodity Trade Finance House of the Year
Societe Generale has been recognized by Energy Risk Magazine as Commodity & Energy Finance House of the Year and...
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale has been recognized by Energy Risk Magazine as Commodity & Energy Finance House of the Year and Commodity Trade Finance House of the Year.
Energy Risk Awards 2024: Commodity & Energy Finance House of the Year and Commodity Trade Finance House of the Year
21 May 2024
How the return of inflation is changing Japan’s economy
In a little over two years, Japan appears to have put three decades of deflation decisively behind it. Accelerating from...
Expert views
In a little over two years, Japan appears to have put three decades of deflation decisively behind it. Accelerating from near zero at the start of 2022 to a peak of over 4% early last year, consumer prices are currently just shy of 3%.
How the return of inflation is changing Japan’s economy
16 May 2024
Societe Generale awarded 6 TXF Perfect Deals of the Year Awards and topped 2023 Export Finance League Tables
Societe Generale has been awarded 6 TXF Perfect Deals of the Year Awards 2023!
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale has been awarded 6 TXF Perfect Deals of the Year Awards 2023!
Societe Generale awarded 6 TXF Perfect Deals of the Year Awards and topped 2023 Export Finance League Tables
16 May 2024
Societe Generale and ReNew sign MOU to broaden collaboration on energy transition projects
MOU will support the financing and development of large-scale energy transition projects in India and globally
Expert views
MOU will support the financing and development of large-scale energy transition projects in India and globally
Societe Generale and ReNew sign MOU to broaden collaboration on energy transition projects
02 May 2024
A Spanish real estate company in the top 1% in Sustainalytics rating
Inmobiliaria Colonial, one of the leaders in the European Prime office market, goes one step further in the improvement...
Advisory & financing
Inmobiliaria Colonial, one of the leaders in the European Prime office market, goes one step further in the improvement of the company’s sustainability performance after ranking in the top 1% of best ESG companies in the world, according to Sustainalytics*.
A Spanish real estate company in the top 1% in Sustainalytics rating
02 May 2024
Best Commodity Trade Finance Bank by GTR Leaders in Trade Awards 2024
Societe Generale was named "Best Commodity Trade Finance Bank" by Global Trade Review.
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale was named "Best Commodity Trade Finance Bank" by Global Trade Review.
Best Commodity Trade Finance Bank by GTR Leaders in Trade Awards 2024
29 Apr 2024
The role of technology and trade finance in decarbonising supply chains
The global push for sustainable supply chains is strengthening the link between digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Expert views
The global push for sustainable supply chains is strengthening the link between digitalisation and decarbonisation.
The role of technology and trade finance in decarbonising supply chains
22 Apr 2024
Innovative bridges to boost economic development in Senegal
The city of Dakar, capital of Senegal and the westernmost point in Africa, is home to 25% of Senegal’s population while...
Clients' successes
The city of Dakar, capital of Senegal and the westernmost point in Africa, is home to 25% of Senegal’s population while occupying less than 0.3% of the territory and traffic problems have long been a roadblock to progress. As the region’s economic performance resonates throughout Senegal, better urban mobility is crucial to local and national prosperity. In...
Innovative bridges to boost economic development in Senegal
22 Apr 2024
IJGlobal Awards 2023 for APAC
Societe Generale rewarded for APAC plus numerous "Deals of the Year"
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale rewarded for APAC plus numerous "Deals of the Year"
IJGlobal Awards 2023 for APAC
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