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EGYM has secured 180 million euros in a Series G funding round, achieving unicorn status with a valuation exceeding one billion euros. VoltStorage appoints Volker Schulte as CEO to lead its growth, while Enginsight raises 6 million euros to enhance cybersecurity for SMEs. Additionally, CARBIOS and Selenis form a partnership to produce sustainable PETG, and BIOVOX wins the prestigious Frankfurter Sprungfeder 2024 award for its innovative bioplastic technology.
UBS has revised its forecast for the Franco-German spread, now expecting it to reach 90 basis points in October, up from an earlier estimate of 70-80. The bank cites political and fiscal uncertainties as factors preventing OAT spreads from returning to previous lows, despite the resilience of French bonds due to disinflation and a strong institutional investor base. Clients in Paris express mixed views on the outlook for OATs, with a general consensus on the risk of further spread widening.
Martin Gilbert, Chairman of Revolut and founder of Abrdn, is reportedly interested in acquiring Banque Havilland's Monaco subsidiary after Andbank withdrew from a potential purchase. A consortium of private individuals has agreed to take over, pending regulatory approval, while Revolut may be eyeing Havilland's banking license. Meanwhile, the Liechtenstein subsidiary is facing liquidation, with EFG International emerging as a likely buyer.
Major brokerages, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, anticipate a quarter-point rate cut from the European Central Bank at its Oct. 17 meeting, driven by recent economic data indicating weakness and slowing inflation. Market expectations now reflect a 90% chance of this cut, following reductions in June and September. Euro zone inflation fell below 2% for the first time since mid-2021, while business activity contracted sharply in September, prompting policymakers to prioritize growth over price pressures.
The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Meta Ireland €91 million (approximately $102 million) for multiple GDPR violations due to the improper storage of user passwords in plaintext. In 2019, Meta disclosed that millions of passwords were stored unencrypted, prompting regulatory action. The fine addresses breaches of Articles 5, 32, and 33 of the GDPR.
The Swiss National Bank has implemented its third consecutive interest rate cut, driven by the strong appreciation of the Swiss franc and a notable decline in inflationary pressure. With inflation forecasts for 2025 revised down to a concerning 0.5 percent, the cut aims to alleviate pressure on the Swiss export industry and widen the interest rate differential with the eurozone and the US.
The ECB's banking supervisory authority revoked Banque Havilland's license in Luxembourg, prompting the search for buyers for its subsidiaries in Monaco and Vaduz/Zurich. Andbank backed out of acquiring the Monaco unit after due diligence, while a consortium of private individuals, including industry heavyweight Martin Gilbert, is set to take over, pending regulatory approval. In Vaduz, EFG International appears to be the frontrunner for an asset deal following the self-liquidation of the Liechtenstein subsidiary.
The ECB revoked Banque Havilland's banking license in Luxembourg, prompting the search for buyers for its subsidiaries. Andbank has withdrawn its interest in the Monaco branch, while a consortium of private individuals, including Martin Gilbert, is set to acquire it, pending regulatory approval. Meanwhile, the Liechtenstein subsidiary faces liquidation, with EFG International emerging as a potential buyer.
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has lowered its key interest rate to 1%, marking the third consecutive cut of 25 basis points. The SNB's unusually clear guidance indicates that further cuts may be necessary due to significant disinflationary trends and a strong Swiss franc, which has contributed to lower inflation rates. Another reduction is anticipated in December, followed by another in March.
The Swiss franc is expected to remain slightly above the 0.95 mark against the euro in the coming weeks, influenced by recent trends in the dollar-franc and euro-franc exchange rates. The dollar's recent weakness, due to Fed interest rate cuts, has strengthened the franc against the euro, but a potential dollar rebound may lead to the franc losing some ground against the euro.

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