Richard Sengmany

Pernod Ricard names a new executive vice president, finance & tech

Pernod Ricard has appointed Mauve Croizat as executive vice president, Finance & Tech, effective October 1, 2026. She will join the executive committee and report to Alexandre Ricard, chairman and chief executive officer. She succeeds Helene de Tissot, who has chosen to pursue a new professional opportunity after a 23-year career at the group, which specializes in the production and distribution of wines and spirits.

July 22, 2026 at 09:58 pm IST

Alstom sticks to its targets for fiscal 2026-2027

In the first quarter of fiscal 2026/2027, Alstom reported €2.560bn of order intake, versus €4.075bn over the same period a year earlier. Over the period, revenue reached €4.734bn, up 4.9% on a reported basis and 4.8% on an organic basis.

July 22, 2026 at 09:49 pm IST

TotalEnergies: return of the price cap on gasoline and diesel in France

Given the renewed conflict in the Middle East and the latest rise in international petroleum product prices, and in line with its commitments, TotalEnergies is reinstating the price-capping policy that had been in force through June 2026. Gasoline is capped at €1.99/liter and diesel at €2.25/liter. These prices will apply across all service stations in mainland France.

July 22, 2026 at 07:53 pm IST

Fidelity International: 'ETF adoption is gaining ground in Europe'

Fidelity International's global Be Invested study finds that European investors are gradually becoming more familiar with the expanding range of strategies now available through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Conducted among 6,500 retail investors in Europe, the survey shows that ETFs are taking up an increasingly important place in portfolios: more than one investor in three (35%) says they have already invested in ETFs or other exchange-traded products (ETPs).

July 22, 2026 at 07:11 pm IST

EQT Corporation: second-quarter profit declines

In the second quarter of 2026, EQT Corporation posted results down year over year. The American natural gas giant generated net income of $281m versus $857m a year earlier. On a per-share basis, adjusted earnings came in at $0.39 versus $0.45 a year earlier. Over the period, revenue totaled $1.81bn versus $2.56bn in the second quarter of 2025.

July 22, 2026 at 07:01 pm IST

Iberdrola: solid first-half results and strategic expansion in Finland

Despite first-half results driven by a 22% increase in net profit, Iberdrola shares are down 0.14% at €21.29 this Wednesday. The Spanish energy giant nonetheless confirms its growth trajectory, fueled by massive investment in power grids and the strategic strengthening of its operations.

July 22, 2026 at 03:54 pm IST

Equinor: sharp rise in profits and boosted share buyback program

Equinor shares are up 2.47% at 373.40 Norwegian kroner (NOK) on the Oslo Stock Exchange, supported by the release of strong results for the second quarter of 2026. Driven by solid oil and wind output and higher prices, the Norwegian energy company delivered strong financial performance and significant cash flow.

July 22, 2026 at 02:33 pm IST

Trade credit insurance: a resilient market amid escalating global risks

In a climate of rising and shifting risks, trade is coming under strain for all stakeholders. Trade credit insurers play a strategic role, and their business is a mirror of global conditions. Each year, AU Group aggregates data from the leading trade credit insurers to analyze supply and decode the underlying trends. This new edition is notably shaped by a backdrop of continued increases in corporate failures, the return of trade protectionism, and revived geopolitical conflicts.

July 21, 2026 at 07:20 pm IST

Eiffel Private Credit: private debt now available at Generali and AG2R La Mondiale

Eiffel Investment Group announces the listing of Eiffel Private Credit within the life insurance contracts distributed by Generali and AG2R La Mondiale. One year after its launch in partnership with CNP Assurances, this new milestone confirms the accelerating distribution strategy for the fund through life insurance networks.

July 21, 2026 at 07:05 pm IST

Julius Baer: record first-half profits

Julius Baer generated adjusted net profit of 673m Swiss francs in the first half of 2026, up 32% year over year. Pre-tax, adjusted profit came in at 814 MCHF, up 33%.

July 21, 2026 at 06:54 pm IST

Europe slightly higher ahead of the ECB, rising tensions in the Middle East

Ninety minutes after the open, European stock markets are edging higher this Tuesday. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are not easing. The US military said yesterday it had carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. The operation notably targeted military command centers and maritime targets of the Islamic Republic. The CAC 40 is virtually flat (+0.04% at 8,343.55 points). London, Frankfurt and Amsterdam are up 0.05%, 0.15% and 0.11%, respectively.

July 21, 2026 at 02:22 pm IST

FM Essential: Marie Diez appointed EMEA director

FM, one of the leaders in commercial property insurance, announced the appointment of Marie Diez as director of FM Essential for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa). The group recently communicated the broader rollout of FM Essential, an insurance solution designed to help a larger number of industrial companies strengthen the resilience of their operations through risk prevention.

July 21, 2026 at 01:00 pm IST

Amundi and SBI celebrate the successful IPO of SBI FM

SBI Funds Management Limited (SBI FM), India's leading asset management company, has reached a historic milestone with the successful listing of its shares on BSE Limited and on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), following its initial public offering (IPO).

July 21, 2026 at 12:46 pm IST

SBI and Amundi successfully deliver SBI Funds Management's IPO

SBI Funds Management Limited (SBI FM), India's leading asset management company, reached a historic milestone with the successful listing of its shares on BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), following its initial public offering (IPO).

July 21, 2026 at 12:04 pm IST

UBP: first-half profit up 40.4%

In the first half of 2026, Union Bancaire Privee's profit rose to 169.4m Swiss francs, up 40.4% compared with the end of June 2025. Assets under management increased 4.8% to 193.5bn CHF at the end of June 2026, versus 184.5bn at the end of December 2025. The increase mainly reflects the positive trend in financial markets since the start of the year, as well as the performance of the Bank's management solutions and funds.

July 20, 2026 at 07:57 pm IST

Fundora opens access to Jeff Bezos' AI start-up

As access to Private Equity modernizes, Fundora is taking a new strategic step. The investment platform announced today the launch of its "Deal by Deal" model, allowing savers to choose precisely, project by project, which companies they back. To inaugurate this format distributed as "Drops" (a fleeting opportunity), Fundora is opening access to Prometheus, the industrial AI start-up co-founded and co-led by Jeff Bezos.

July 20, 2026 at 07:35 pm IST

Launch of Ragas insurance

After more than 35 years in insurance, Jérôme Ragas has founded Ragas insurance, an independent brokerage firm based at 45 rue Grimaldi in Monaco. The firm is starting out with a base of long-standing clients that the founder and his team were already supporting, following an agreement reached with Suisscourtage.

July 20, 2026 at 06:55 pm IST

Europe turns gloomy as the US-Iran escalation intensifies

With the exception of London (+0.27%), European stock markets ended the final session of the week lower, weighed down by a sharp deterioration in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The conflict continues to escalate as strikes between Americans and Iranians intensify. The CAC 40 posted a second consecutive decline, slipping 0.47% and remaining firmly below the 8,400-point mark: 8,338.81. The Paris benchmark finished the week close to flat, edging up 0.01%. Frankfurt and Amsterdam fell by 0.35% and 0.94%, respectively.

July 17, 2026 at 09:30 pm IST

NextStage AM announces the listing of NextStage Croissance with BNP Paribas Cardif

NextStage AM (a group specializing in growth private equity in France) announces the listing of NextStage Croissance with BNP Paribas Cardif, a player in the savings and wealth management market. This new listing highlights the growing interest in the solution provided by NextStage AM for building diversified portfolios among retail investors through life insurance and retirement savings.

July 17, 2026 at 07:28 pm IST

Moonfare crosses the €4bn mark in assets under management

Moonfare, a global investment and management platform specializing in private markets, said it has surpassed €4bn in assets under management after strong fundraising in the first half. The milestone marks an important step in its development, as private investors and family offices continue to increase their exposure to institutional-quality private markets opportunities.

July 17, 2026 at 07:06 pm IST

Nordea AM launches three new sustainable funds

Nordea Asset Management (NAM) says its range of active BetaPlus solutions has reached €100bn in assets under management (AuM). The group is expanding its lineup with three new sustainable BetaPlus Enhanced equity building blocks covering eurozone markets, European small caps and US small caps.

July 17, 2026 at 06:58 pm IST