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Mercury's 2024: A Year of Product Launches and Vision Realization

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Mercury's 2024: A Year of Product Launches and Vision Realization

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 21, 2025 – Mercury, a financial technology company, has released its annual letter reflecting on a year of significant growth and innovation in 2024. CEO and co-founder Immad Akhund shared insights into the company's progress towards its vision of a more comprehensive and integrated banking experience for businesses and individuals.

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BBVA to Showcase the Future of Banking at MWC Barcelona 2025

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 15, 2025, BBVA, a global leader in banking innovation, will present its vision for the future of the financial industry at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. With a strong emphasis on digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and open banking, BBVA's participation underscores its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences and drive industry evolution.  Innovation and Digitization: Cornerstones of BBVA's Strategy  BBVA has firmly p

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 15, 2025, BBVA, a global leader in banking innovation, will present its vision for the future of the financial industry at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. With a strong emphasis on digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and open banking, BBVA's participation underscores its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences and drive industry evolution.

Innovation and Digitization: Cornerstones of BBVA's Strategy

"Assemblean": spin-off from the University of Paderborn concludes financing round of 1.8 million euros

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"Assemblean": spin-off from the University of Paderborn concludes financing round of 1.8 million euros

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 5, 2025 – "assemblean," a spin-off from the Heinz Nixdorf Institute at the University of Paderborn, Germany, has successfully closed a €1.8 million seed funding round. The investment was led by venture capital firms b2venture and Archimedes New Ventures, along with business angels from the Teuto Seed Club. This funding will enable "assemblean" to validate its business model, further develop its product, and finance its market entry.

Zurich shareholders approve all Board proposals at Annual General Meeting

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  • Michel M. Liès confirmed as Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • Peter Maurer elected as new member to join the Board on October 1, 2022; all other Board members standing for re-election confirmed
  • Dividend of CHF 22 per share and all other Board proposals approved

The shareholders of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (Zurich) confirmed Michel M. Liès as Chairman of the Board of Directors at today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Zurich aims for net-zero target in operations by 2030 instead of 2050

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Zurich aims for net-zero target in operations by 2030 instead of 2050
  • Signs agreements with innovative carbon removal suppliers
  • Early payments made to help suppliers scale their nature-based solutions
  • Deep cuts in absolute emissions remain a key priority for this decade

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is bringing forward by 20 years its target to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations.

Zurich announces the successful placement of CHF 400 million of senior debt

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Zurich announces the successful placement of CHF 400 million of senior debt

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) today announced the successful placement of CHF 400 million of senior unsecured Notes (the “Notes”).

The Notes will mature in July 2029. The transaction was targeted at Swiss investors.

The Notes will be issued by Zurich Insurance Company Ltd and carry a fixed coupon of 1.125%.

The transaction has been conducted for general corporate purposes.

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Zurich releases 2021 Annual Report and Sustainability Report

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Zurich releases 2021 Annual Report and Sustainability Report
  • Annual Report features new integrated sustainability disclosure underscoring Zurich’s focus on conducting business responsibly and transparently
  • Sustainability Report highlights actions on climate, inspiring confidence in a digital society and strengthening the sustainability of the workforce
  • Zurich publishes the agenda for the Annual General Meeting that takes place on April 6, 2022, without the physical presence of shareholders
  • Peter Maurer up for election to Board of Directors, while all the o