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Globe and Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Infrastructure: IMI CIB promotes dialogue in London on the UK's €846 billion plan
Mauro Micillo, Chief of the IMI CIB Division at Intesa Sanpaolo LONDON, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division of Intesa Sanpaolo hosted the conference 'Infrastructure and Growth Opportunities for Europe and the UK: Focus on the UK Infrastructure Strategy' in London, bringing together institutions, companies and investors to discuss the growth prospects linked to the United Kingdom's new ten-year infrastructure plan. 'Intesa Sanpaolo is playing a catalytic role in supporting investments alongside institutions, corporates, funds and investors to support the key projects of the United Kingdom's new 10-year infrastructure plan. Financing sustainable infrastructure, while supporting the so-called twin transition (green and digital), will continue to be a strategic pillar of the IMI CIB Division's strategy.' Mauro Micillo, Chief of the IMI CIB Division at Intesa Sanpaolo The United Kingdom's Plan outlines investments of more than €846 billion between 2025 and 2035, centred on three strategic pillars: infrastructure works energy transition enhancement of social and environmental systems. The Conference stems from the belief that a constructive public-private dialogue is key to accelerating projects that strengthen the competitiveness of the United Kingdom and Europe. In 2024 alone, global project finance volumes surpassed €300 billion, with transactions involving Intesa Sanpaolo's IMI CIB Division representing around €45 billion — nearly 15% of the global total. IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division's Activities in the United Kingdom The London branch of Intesa Sanpaolo's IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division serves as the main hub for the UK & MEA Region, which also includes operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Istanbul. In 2024, total financing volumes for corporate and financial institution clients in the Region amounted to approximately €8.5 billion (as of 31/12/2024). Since 2023, the IMI CIB Division has participated in numerous international transactions originating in the United Kingdom, supporting transition and innovation, for a total value of approximately €11 billion. Key projects supported by the IMI CIB Division include: CO₂ transport and storage – Liverpool Bay T&S. Acquisition of National Grid Transmission by Macquarie AM. Renewables and energy efficiency operations with TRIG and SEEIT. These initiatives confirm the Intesa Sanpaolo Group's ongoing commitment to enabling sustainable and digital transformation, in line with the Group's 2022–2025 Business Plan
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Exploring Africa's Economic, Social, and Demographic Evolution for Growth
Africa is emerging as a global growth hub, driven by high GDP growth, a young population, and investments in automation, mining, oil, agriculture, and digitalization. Urbanization and green investments enhance productivity, while mineral resources support a low-carbon future. Dublin, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Growth Opportunities: Africa as an Emerging Growth Continent" report has been added to is emerging as a global growth frontier. The primary reasons supporting its rise are its high GDP growth rate, which exceeds the global average, a rapidly growing young population, and robust domestic and foreign investments in key sectors such as automotive, mining, oil and gas, and agriculture and agro-processing. Rapid urbanization is another factor elevating the continent's significance on the global platform. Additionally, increased investments in green businesses and digitalization boost the region's productivity and manufacturing capacity. Africa's mineral-rich reserves also make it a driving force supporting the low-carbon economy vision of the future. This study explores the continent's development prospects and evolution over the years in terms of economic, social, and demographic perspectives. It discusses high-potential sectors and provides insights into the promising factors driving their growth. To help companies capitalize on growth opportunities, the report identifies the transformative megatrends and emerging green technologies companies are investing in to gain a competitive Topics Covered: Growth Opportunities: Africa as an Emerging Growth Continent Transformational Growth Driving Megatrends in the African Region Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow? The Strategic Imperative 8T Megatrend Universe - Overview Megatrend Universe - Africa as an Emerging Growth Continent Key Findings Ecosystem - Key Megatrends Driving the Future of Africa Outlook - Africa as a Continent African Continent Evolution: Past, Present, and Future Innovation and Entrepreneurship Economic Overview Demographic Overview Socioeconomic Overview Growth Generator - High Growth Potential Sectors in Africa Sector Overview Growth Sector 1: Automotive Sector Growth Sector 2: Agriculture Sector Growth Sector 3: Pharmaceutical Sector Growth Sector 4: Transport Sector Growth Sector 5: Oil Sector Companies to Action - Use Cases of Companies in Africa's High Growth Potential Sectors Case Examples of the Automotive Industry Case Examples of the Transport and Logistics Sector Case Examples of the Agriculture and Agro-processing Sector Case Examples of the Pharmaceutical Sector Case Examples of the Oil and Gas Sector Trend Attractiveness - Factors Driving the Growth of Africa Global Alliance Scenario Challenges and Ethical Considerations Trend Opportunity Levers - Drivers of Change Until 2030 Growth Opportunity Analysis Trend Opportunity Impact and Certainty Analysis Trend Opportunity Disruption Index Trend Disruption Attractiveness Score Trend Opportunity Growth Index Trend Growth Attractiveness Score BEETS Trends for Africa as an Emerging Continent Growth Opportunity Universe Growth Opportunity 1: Space Data-as-a-Service Growth Opportunity 2: Growth of Super Apps Growth Opportunity 3: Investment in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Growth Opportunity Analysis - Critical Success Factors for Growth Critical Success Factors for Growth Conclusion Appendix & Next Steps For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900Sign in to access your portfolio
