Richard Sengmany

Europe Stumbles on Tech

European stock markets closed the final session of the week in the red, weighed down by mounting doubts around the technology sector. Investors also stayed focused on ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, which are expected to culminate in a peace agreement. After two straight advances, the CAC 40 fell 0.55% to 8,384.87 points. The benchmark Paris index ended the week down 0.43%. The Euro Stoxx 50 slipped 0.69% to 6,224.18 points. London, Frankfurt and Amsterdam fell 0.14%, 1.25% and 0.60%, respectively.

27 June 2026 at 01:54 am AEST

Axa Partners Unveils a New Brand for Road Transport

One year after acquiring EBTS, Axa Partners is continuing to integrate its capabilities dedicated to professional road transport under the name Axa Truck & Trailer Uptime Solutions. The move reflects a clear ambition: to help industry players maximize vehicle uptime, reduce business interruptions, and ensure operational continuity through a distinctive combination of services, assistance, insurance, and digital solutions.

26 June 2026 at 07:23 pm AEST

TotalEnergies welcomes the Paris Judicial Court's decision

In a statement published yesterday, TotalEnergies said it was satisfied with the ruling by the Paris Judicial Court. The decision dismisses the petitions brought by the City of Paris and associations seeking to freeze new oil and gas projects by the French multinational, as well as to force a reduction in its oil and gas output.

26 June 2026 at 07:14 pm AEST

Europe in the red, weighed down by a tech slowdown and Apple

More than 90 minutes after the open on Friday, European stock markets are slipping as doubts build around the technology sector. Investors are also keeping a close eye on ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, which are expected to produce a peace agreement. After two straight sessions in the green, the CAC 40 is down 0.38% at 8,399.31 points. The Euro Stoxx 50 is off 0.55% at 6,233 points. London, Frankfurt and Amsterdam are lower by 0.41%, 0.81% and 0.63%, respectively.

26 June 2026 at 06:44 pm AEST

Iraq Threatens to Exit OPEC

Failing an increase in its crude oil production quotas, Iraq says it is prepared to consider all options, including a definitive exit from OPEC. This was announced by a senior official from the Iraqi Oil Ministry to Reuters.

26 June 2026 at 12:51 am AEST

TotalEnergies takes 10% stake in the Bab Gas Cap concession in Abu Dhabi

TotalEnergies has formalized its entry into the Bab Gas Cap concession in Abu Dhabi, with a 10% stake, alongside ADNOC (60%), bp (10%), CNPC (8%), JODCO/INPEX (5%), ZhenHua (4%) and GS Energy (3%). This new concession, operated by ADNOC Onshore, will allow the partners to develop the vast resources of the gas cap in the Bab onshore field, with a target production capacity of 1.5bn cubic feet per day.

25 June 2026 at 04:41 pm AEST

Mixed Start in Store for European Markets, Micron in the Spotlight

European stock markets are expected to trade in mixed fashion at the open this Thursday. Investors are still watching for progress in the geopolitical negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at sealing an agreement. The CAC 40 is seen up 0.05%. The FTSE 100 is expected to slip 0.28%. The Dax is set to lose 0.13%. Markets should also react to Micron's fiscal third-quarter results, which came in well above expectations.

25 June 2026 at 04:35 pm AEST

Bigben Interactive in talks with Modelabs to sell Bigben Connected

Bigben Interactive has entered into exclusive negotiations with Modelabs regarding the sale of 100% of the share capital of its subsidiary Bigben Connected. As part of the conciliation procedure opened for its benefit by a ruling of the Lille Métropole Commercial Court on March 4, 2026, Bigben Interactive has launched a review process of strategic options for its asset perimeter, with the aim of sustainably strengthening its financial structure.

25 June 2026 at 02:17 am AEST

CAC 40 hovers near 8,400, Hormuz stirs fresh volatility

European stock markets ended Wednesday's session mixed, still watching for progress in geopolitical talks between the United States and Iran aimed at sealing a deal. After three straight sessions in the red, the CAC 40 rebounded 0.54% to 8,385.49 points. By contrast, the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped 0.26% to 6,214.51 points. Frankfurt lost 0.71%. London and Amsterdam gained 0.25% and 0.11%, respectively.

25 June 2026 at 01:54 am AEST

AllianzGI raises $744m for its third Asia-Pacific private credit fund

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) announced today the first close of its Allianz Asia Pacific Secured Lending Fund III (AAPSLF III), which has raised $744m in commitments. The fund enables institutional investors to invest alongside Allianz in private credit opportunities in the Asia-Pacific middle-market segment.

23 June 2026 at 11:52 pm AEST

Richelieu Invest: assets under management near €3bn

Marking the first anniversary of its full merger with Hugau Gestion, completed in June 2025, Richelieu Invest is posting a positive assessment of its business. One year after this strategic deal, the firm is showing unprecedented momentum: nearly €3bn in assets under management and net inflows of €1bn.

23 June 2026 at 11:19 pm AEST

Veolia launches a €400m synthetic convertible bond offering

Veolia Environnement announced the launch of a placement of synthetic convertible bonds (also referred to as non-dilutive convertible bonds repayable in cash only) in an aggregate amount of €400m, with a 5.5-year maturity and due on Jan. 2, 2032, exclusively with institutional investors.

23 June 2026 at 11:08 pm AEST

Wall Street headed for a sharp drop, led by semiconductors

U.S. stocks are expected to fall at the open on Tuesday. Markets remain focused on talks between the United States and Iran. The two countries have agreed on a "communications line" to secure transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the Swiss mediators of the negotiations said yesterday. Shares of semiconductor companies are expected to retreat sharply. Ahead of the opening bell, S&P futures and Nasdaq futures are down 1.17% and 2.56%, respectively.

23 June 2026 at 10:54 pm AEST

Crédit Agricole Assurances commits to mentoring young people

Crédit Agricole S.A., Crédit Agricole Assurances, the Crédit Agricole Solidarity and Development Foundation, and the Break Poverty Foundation announce that they have signed a partnership to accelerate the rollout of mentoring for young people in child welfare, through the Alliance Mentorat ASE program. C

23 June 2026 at 07:35 pm AEST

Génération inaugurates its new site in Hérouville-Saint-Clair

Based in Quimper for nearly 30 years, Génération is continuing its expansion across France's Greater West. After opening a second site in Saint-Nazaire in 2025, the broker specializing in the management of health and life and disability contracts is inaugurating a third, new site in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, within the Caen la mer urban community.

23 June 2026 at 07:08 pm AEST

Rent Guarantee Insurance: Solly Azar Secures Rental Income

To address the risk of tenant default, Solly Azar, a specialist in rent guarantee insurance (GLI) for 40 years, steps in when rent goes unpaid and handles all of the tedious administrative and legal steps on the owner’s behalf. The company goes further by making a concrete commitment to the green transition, offering a 5% reduction on the insurance premium for landlords renting out a property with an energy performance diagnosis (DPE) rated A, B, or C.

23 June 2026 at 06:55 pm AEST

RWE Becomes Amprion's Majority Shareholder

German energy group RWE said yesterday it has reached an agreement with five shareholders in the M31 consortium to acquire indirect stakes in Amprion, one of Germany's four electricity transmission system operators (TSOs). Following the transaction, RWE's total pro rata stake in Amprion will rise to 55%, also making the utility a direct shareholder in M31 (which currently holds 74.9% of Amprion). The remaining stake (25.1%) will stay with RWE Alkaios, a joint venture between RWE and Apollo Global Management.

23 June 2026 at 06:33 pm AEST

Advicenne secures its cash runway through the second quarter of 2027

Advicenne (a pharmaceutical company specialized in developing and commercializing innovative treatments for people living with rare kidney diseases) has obtained a two-tranche financing package with a nominal amount of up to €3.8m through a bond issuance to Cemag Invest, Didier Laurens, Advicenne's chairman and CEO, and new investors, Europe Offering and a fund managed by L1 Capital.

23 June 2026 at 04:12 pm AEST

Advicenne secures its cash runway through the second quarter of 2027

Advicenne (a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and marketing innovative treatments for people living with rare kidney diseases) has secured a two-part financing package with a nominal amount of up to €3.8m through the issuance of bonds to Cemag Invest, Didier Laurens, Advicenne's chairman and CEO, and new investors Europe Offering and a fund managed by L1 Capital.

23 June 2026 at 04:11 pm AEST

Sanofi: Wayrilz approved in Japan to treat immune thrombocytopenia

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has granted marketing and manufacturing authorization for Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib), a new oral, reversible Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (iBTK), for the treatment of persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in patients who do not respond adequately to other therapies or for whom tolerability is considered problematic.

23 June 2026 at 04:06 pm AEST

Agrica Unveils a Financial Prevention Service with Filib'

Agrica is expanding its retirement savings offering with the launch of "My Retirement Moment", a personalized support service developed in partnership with Filib', a specialist in employee financial coaching.

23 June 2026 at 12:01 am AEST