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A forward-looking tracker of negotiated wages in the euro area

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Saturday, February 10, 2024
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    Codego Announces White-Label Banking Solution with License from NBB

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    Friday, September 1, 2023
    Crypto, SEPA, POS, IBAN, National bank, NBB, National Bank of Belgium, Fiat, Automation, Bank, Online shopping, Cryptocurrency

    Codego provides an array of banking solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs.

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    • Codego provides an array of banking solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs.
    • With a National Bank of Belgium License to distribute electronic money services, Codego intends to revolutionize the banking sector.
    • Codego is not a typical banking platform; it aims at a diverse client base.
    • Codego is transforming how people interact with banking through independent companies.

    Monument Re Completes Acquisition of Portfolio From Federale Verzekering

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    Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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    Monument Re announced today that its Belgian subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium has completed the acquisition of a run-off block of retail life policies, annuities and associated assets from Federale Verzekering (“Federale”).

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    • Monument Re announced today that its Belgian subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium has completed the acquisition of a run-off block of retail life policies, annuities and associated assets from Federale Verzekering (“Federale”).
    • Monument Assurance Belgium is a member of the Monument Re Group and has established itself as the leading consolidator of life insurance and pension portfolios in Belgium.
    • Monument Re Limited is a life insurance reinsurer and insurance holding company with a proven track record in acquiring capital-intensive European portfolios.
    • Each entity is subject to local regulation and Monument Re is subject to Group Supervision by the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

    MoneyGram International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results

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    Friday, February 24, 2023
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    DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.

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    • DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.
    • "MoneyGram reported strong results in the fourth quarter, rounding out a milestone year for the company and our innovative digital cross-border platform," said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO.
    • Money transfer highlights for the quarter include the following:
      Total money transfer revenue was $303.4 million, an increase of $1.2 million when compared to the same quarter in 2021.
    • Digital revenue reached an all-time high of $98.6 million for the fourth quarter with an impressive 33% year-over-year revenue growth rate.

    Monument Re Acquires Portfolio From AXA Belgium

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    Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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    Monument Re announced today that its Belgian subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium (MAB) has completed the acquisition of a run-off life insurance portfolio with BEGAAP provisions of EUR2.6bn from AXA Belgium, following receipt of regulatory approval from the National Bank of Belgium.

    Key Points: 
    • Monument Re announced today that its Belgian subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium (MAB) has completed the acquisition of a run-off life insurance portfolio with BEGAAP provisions of EUR2.6bn from AXA Belgium, following receipt of regulatory approval from the National Bank of Belgium.
    • Monument Assurance Belgium is a Belgian life assurance company regulated by the National Bank of Belgium.
    • MAB is a member of the Monument Re Group and has established itself as the leading consolidator of life insurance and pension portfolios in Belgium.
    • The Monument Re Group also operates through its subsidiaries in Belgium, Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Luxembourg, with branches in Spain, Italy, and Germany.

    Belgium Construction Market Size, Trends and Forecast 2022-2026: Focus on Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Construction - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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    Friday, September 30, 2022
    Construction & Property, Other Construction & Property, Energy and Utility Skills, Construction, EUR1, National bank, NBB, Infection, COVID-19, Growth, Industry, National Bank of Belgium, Government, Investment, Yoy, Wind, Commercial, Sector, Commission, Union, Renewable energy

    The "Belgium Construction Market Size, Trends and Forecast by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Construction, 2022-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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    • The "Belgium Construction Market Size, Trends and Forecast by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Construction, 2022-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
    • The industry's output in 2021 was supported by investments in renewable energy, residential, and commercial infrastructure projects.
    • According to the National Bank of Belgium (NBB), the construction industry's value add expanded by 9.6% year on year (YoY) in the first three quarters of 2021.
    • The industry's output over the forecast period will also be supported by investments in renewable energy, residential, and commercial infrastructure projects.

    Insurtech Accelerant Announces Doors Open in Brussels

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    Thursday, June 16, 2022
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    Brussels was selected for its geographic location in the heart of Europe, its strong workforce and its deep roots in insurance.

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    • Brussels was selected for its geographic location in the heart of Europe, its strong workforce and its deep roots in insurance.
    • Accelerant, which consistently earns AM Bests A- Excellent rating for its global work, has hired a team with further plans for growth in Belgium.
    • Founded in 2018, Accelerant specializes in serving a carefully selected and managed network of managing general agents (MGAs), which it calls Members.
    • Since we launched Accelerant in Europe, weve been blown away by demand for our unique combination of data-driven insight and long-term partnership," said Je Radke, CEO of Accelerant.

    ACAMS Europe Conference Shines Light on Emerging Financial-Crime and Sanctions Threats with over 80 Expert Speakers

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    Thursday, May 19, 2022
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    The anti-financial crime sector in Europe is undergoing a period of rapid change driven by rising regulatory expectations, advances in technology, and broader geopolitical crises, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, said ACAMS CEO Scott Liles.

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    • The anti-financial crime sector in Europe is undergoing a period of rapid change driven by rising regulatory expectations, advances in technology, and broader geopolitical crises, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, said ACAMS CEO Scott Liles.
    • ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities foranti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally.
    • The associations CAMS certification is the gold-standard qualification for AFC professionals, while the CGSS certification is its premier specialist qualification for sanctions professionals.
    • ACAMS 60 Chapters globally further amplify the associations mission through training and networking initiatives.

    Euroclear Investments - Announcement of Consent Solicitations

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    Thursday, February 24, 2022
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    This announcement must be read in conjunction with the Consent Solicitation Memorandum.

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    • This announcement must be read in conjunction with the Consent Solicitation Memorandum.
    • Capitalised terms used in this announcement have the meanings given in the Consent Solicitation Memorandum.
    • of the principal amount of the relevant Series of Notes that are the subject of such Electronic Voting Instruction (each such consent fee in relation to a Series of the Notes, a "Consent Fee").
    • Eligible Noteholders are advised to read carefully the Consent Solicitation Memorandum for full details of, and information on the procedures for participating in, the Consent Solicitations.

    Belgium Construction Market Trends and Opportunities Report 2021-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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    Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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    The "Construction in Belgium - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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    • The "Construction in Belgium - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
    • The publisher estimates that the Belgian construction industry contracted by 5.8% in 2020.
    • This report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into the Belgian construction industry, including -
      The Belgian construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
      Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in the Belgian construction industry
      Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.
    • Historical (2016-2020) and forecast (2021-2025) valuations of the construction industry in Belgium, featuring details of key growth drivers.