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Europe and Latin America’s investment corridor: where capital is moving and what still holds it back
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Europe and Latin America’s investment corridor: where capital is moving and what still holds it back

Energy, mining, manufacturing and digital services are drawing European companies into Latin America, while Latin American businesses are building a presence in Europe. The opportunity depends on more than access to markets: infrastructure, financing and regulatory execution will determine which projects become operating businesses.

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Europe’s economy may lag the US, but its companies are telling a different story

Europe’s economy may lag the US, but its companies are telling a different story

Eurozone growth remains modest, yet investors are finding opportunities in globally dominant European companies, from ASML and luxury groups to banks, defence manufacturers and electrical infrastructure specialists. With around two-thirds of listed European companies’ revenues generated outside the region, the investment case for Europe increasingly depends less on GDP growth and more on the global reach of its corporate champions.

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Spanish Supermarket DIA Accelerates Potential Exit from Argentina and Searches for Buyer

Spanish Supermarket DIA Accelerates Potential Exit from Argentina and Searches for Buyer

Argentina remains a valuable business because of its scale, logistics infrastructure and brand recognition, but persistent operating difficulties have weakened the subsidiary's contribution to the group. Market estimates cited around the potential transaction have put its possible value at approximately €400 million to €450 million, although DIA has not announced an official valuation.

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Fastmail Launches EU Data Region as European Demand for Digital Sovereignty Grows

Fastmail Launches EU Data Region as European Demand for Digital Sovereignty Grows

Australian email provider Fastmail has introduced an EU data region, allowing customers to keep the primary copy of their email and files on company-operated infrastructure in Amsterdam. The move responds to growing European demand for greater control over where corporate and personal information is stored. However, the architecture remains partly transatlantic, meaning the option improves data residency without eliminating transfers or storage in the United States.

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Latin American Airlines Challenge Global Rivals with Strong Profitability and Leaner Business Models

Latin American Airlines Challenge Global Rivals with Strong Profitability and Leaner Business Models

After years marked by financial restructuring and market turbulence, Latin America's largest airlines have emerged as some of the industry's strongest performers. Supported by disciplined capacity management, streamlined operations and resilient demand, leading carriers such as LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines are posting profitability levels that rival—or even surpass—many major airlines in Europe and North America.

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European Banks Shift Focus to Operational Excellence as Interest Rate Windfalls Fade

European Banks Shift Focus to Operational Excellence as Interest Rate Windfalls Fade

European banks are entering a new phase in which operational excellence, cost efficiency and digital transformation are becoming the primary drivers of profitability. As the extraordinary earnings generated by higher interest rates begin to moderate, financial institutions are increasingly focused on improving productivity, streamlining operations and investing in technology to sustain long-term growth.

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EU Launches €10 Billion Initiative to Build Seven AI Gigafactories Across Europe

EU Launches €10 Billion Initiative to Build Seven AI Gigafactories Across Europe

The European Union has unveiled a €10 billion programme to establish seven artificial intelligence gigafactories, aiming to strengthen Europe's AI infrastructure and reduce its dependence on foreign technology providers. The initiative is expected to mobilise an additional €20 billion in private investment, making it one of the bloc's largest technology infrastructure projects to date.

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European Space Start-up The Exploration Company Targets €1.7 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round

European Space Start-up The Exploration Company Targets €1.7 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round

European aerospace start-up The Exploration Company (TEC) is seeking fresh investment that could value the company at more than €1.7 billion, as it accelerates the development of reusable space capsules designed to strengthen Europe's independent access to space. The fundraising reflects growing investor confidence in the continent's emerging commercial space sector.

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Madrid Aims to Become Europe’s Insurance Hub for Latin America with Backing from Zurich, AXA XL and Howden

Madrid Aims to Become Europe’s Insurance Hub for Latin America with Backing from Zurich, AXA XL and Howden

Madrid is positioning itself as a new international hub for insurance and reinsurance linked to Latin America. Supported by major industry players including Zurich, AXA XL, HDI Global, WTW and Howden, the Spanish capital aims to compete with London and Miami by leveraging its strong financial ecosystem, regulatory framework and deep business ties with the region.

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