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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 20, 2025 –  SHERIDAN, WYOMING - Feb. 20, 2025  "The new federal government must act in the first weeks after its formation. Due to the wrong and often ideological course set in recent years, a housing crisis is already looming, which can hardly be prevented!" With this urgent appeal, Dirk Wohltorf, president of the German Real Estate Association IVD, calls for an immediate program for a consistent housing turnaround just days before the federal election on February 23.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 15, 2025 – 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 positioned technology at the heart of its strategy. With an annual technology investment exceeding €1 billion in Spain alone and €3 billion globally, and approximately 20,000 tech profile employees worldwide. Its dedication is evident in its 57 million mobile customers and the fact that 78 percent of its total sales are conducted through digital channels.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 12, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 12, 2025 – The German federal election of 2025 is fast approaching, and with it comes a critical evaluation of the economic policies proposed by the contending parties. Economists for Future, a non-profit association composed of economists, researchers, and practitioners, has meticulously analyzed the economic platforms of the major political parties to provide an in-depth understanding of their stances.

Methodology

Economists for Future employed a robust methodology, drawing on a broad network of experts and a comprehensive database of over 80 articles from their annual econ4future debate series. This analysis identified 93 key economic topics, grouped into five categories:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 10, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 10, 2025 – With hundreds of thousands of bicycles stolen each year, bike theft is a major issue that causes significant frustration and financial loss for victims. Janna Poll, an insurance expert at ERGO, provides valuable insights on how bike owners can protect their bicycles and e-bikes from theft, what to do if their bike goes missing, and what kind of insurance coverage is available in case of theft.

Invest in a High-Quality Lock: The First Line of Defense

The most important measure to prevent bike theft is a high-quality lock. Chain, folding, and U-locks offer the greatest protection. "Cheap locks can be cracked in seconds by experienced criminals with the right tools," warns Janna Poll. "Bike owners shouldn't skimp and should invest in a lock that costs about ten percent of the purchase price of the bike."

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 5, 2025 – 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. The startup received support from garage33, the University of Paderborn's startup center, during its spin-off process. The foundation for "assemblean" was laid during Yang's and Pöhler's research on decentralized production control within the "Product Creation" department, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Iris Gräßler at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute in Paderborn.

Automating Supply Chain Management and Production Processes

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 31, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 31, 2025 – The insureNXT 2025, scheduled for May 14-15, is gearing up to be an event packed with innovation and opportunities. With new additions like the "Best Booth Award" and the ongoing call for submissions for the insureNXT Innovators Award, excitement is building for this key event in the insurance industry. Additionally, the 3rd Cologne Cyber Insurance Forum will follow directly after insureNXT, providing further value and networking opportunities.

Best Booth Award at insureNXT 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 27, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 27, 2025 – Leasys S.p.A., a leading povider of mobility solutions, today announced the successful pricing of a €100 million offering of unsecured senior debt securities due January 2028. The transaction was finalized through a private placement with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and represents the first public issuance under Leasys' Euro Medium Term Note Programme (EMTN) in 2025.

The proceeds from the offering will be used to finance the acquisition of electric vehicles (EVs) that Leasys will offer to its customers, thereby promoting the transition to sustainable mobility.

About Leasys

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 26, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 26, 2024 – The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has granted its approval for the planned merger of Barmenia and Gothaer to form BarmeniaGothaer. The merger will be legally finalized with the registration in the commercial register, expected in early September.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has revised its outlook for the Gothaer Insurance Group from "stable" to "positive" in light of the group's proposed merger with Barmenia. The 'A' financial strength ratings for Gothaer Allgemeine Versicherung AG, Gothaer Lebensversicherung AG, and Gothaer Krankenversicherung AG have been affirmed, reflecting the group's robust capitalization and earnings.

Merger to Drive Enhanced Competitive Positioning

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 25, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 25, 2024 – In a strategic move that solidifies its position as a leader in China's auto insurance technology sector, Cheche Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CCG) has formed a landmark partnership with NIO Insurance Broker Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the renowned electric vehicle manufacturer NIO INC. (NYSE: NIO). This collaboration aims to revolutionize the insurance experience for new energy vehicle (NEV) owners, capitalizing on Cheche's innovative digital platform and advanced technology to deliver comprehensive insurance solutions.