UK guarantees $1 billion World Bank loan to Ukraine

Persistent Systems to acquire Nagarro, envisions global AI powerhouse of $2.9 billion

The transaction will be financed by a bridge loan from Barclays Bank Plc of a nominal amount of EUR 1.4 billion, backed by Corporate Guarantee up to EUR 1.54 billion

Türk Eximbank secures $830 million syndicated loan

Türkiye's state export agency, Türk Eximbank, announced on Thursday that is secured a total of 830 million in syndicated loans from 32 international banks in euro and U.S. do...

G7 Countries Provide Ukraine With $45.5 Billion in Loans Backed by Frozen Russian Assets

Countries of the Group of Seven (G7) have provided Ukraine with a total of 45.5 billion in loans financed through proceeds generated by frozen Russian assets, according to data from Ukraine's Ministry of Finance cited by RIA Novosti. The total reached that level by the end of May. Majority of Funding Arrived in 2025 According to the ministry's figures, Ukraine received 37.9 billion under the program in 2025.

Ukraine receives €3.9b under EU defense support program

Ukraine has received 3.9 billion euros from the European Union (EU) as the first loan under a defense support program, the country's finance ministry said Tuesday, reported Xinhua. The financing is part of the initial tranche of the Ukraine Support Loan worth 5.01 billion euros, the ministry said in a statement. These funds will be directed to what is critically important for our resilience today: strengthening Ukrainian drone production, the defense industry, and meeting the needs of the Defense Forces, said Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko. In 2026, Kiev expects to receive 45 billion euros under the Ukraine Support Loan, including 28.3 billion euros for defense.

Ukraine passes 20 reforms to unlock $3.39 billion from World Bank

The UK and Japan backed the loan, and a 2.35 billion grant fund covered the rest.

Von der Leyen announces first payment to Ukraine under €90 billion loan

Ukraine has received 3.2 billion as the first disbursement under the European Union's 90 billion support loan, Ursula von der Leyen has announced. The 3.2 billion will help cover Kyiv's budgetary gaps and guarantee financial stability. A second disbursement dedicated to drone production and worth about 6 billion is expected to be unveiled in the coming days.

OPEC Fund launches first local currency financing deal with Bank Respublika

The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed a US20 million-equivalent local currency loan with Bank Respublika in Azerbaijan, marking an important expansion of its financing toolkit. The proceeds will be on-lent to local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), helping strengthen entrepreneurship, create jobs and support sustainable economic growth, AzerNEWS reports.

UK Announces £290M Ukraine Recovery Package

The UK has announced a new £290 million support package for Ukraine focused on energy security, reconstruction, and institutional reforms. The funding includes a major agreement to supply nuclear fuel to Ukraine’s state nuclear operator Energoatom and additional support for justice reforms, businesses and education.

Ukraine to receive first €3.2bn tranche of EU loan at conference in Poland

Ukraine will receive the first 3.2 billion tranche of a 90 billion EU loan during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk on 25-26 June.

Ukraine Faces $1.5 Bln IMF Repayment by Year-End

Ukraine is expected to repay nearly 1.5 billion to the International Monetary Fund by the end of 2026 as it continues servicing its existing debt obligations, according to calculations based on data from the National Bank of Ukraine.

EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine’s recovery

The European Union has disbursed the first 3 billion (US3.4 billion) tranche of a 90 billion loan to Ukraine, the country’s prime minister announced on Thursday at the opening of a conference on Ukraine’s post-war recovery in Poland. The conference, attended by key European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is both a fundraising forum and a message to Russia that Ukraine’s Western supporters are in it for a long...

Wema Bank secures €50m EIB facility to support SMEs

By Henry Obetta Wema Bank has secured a Euro 50 million (N78.5 billion) financing facility from the European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, to expand access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a strong focus on women- and youth-owned businesses. The agreement, signed in Lagos, marks the first transaction between EIB [] The post Wema Bank secures 50m EIB facility to support SMEs appeared first on Vanguard News.

The UK just declared Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle ‘critical’ to its financial system

Britain’s banks run on four American clouds. The Treasury reckons two-thirds of UK firms lean on the same handful. Now the regulators are stepping in. The UK has named Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as “critical third parties” to its financial system, as Reuters first reported. The designation takes effect on 13 July. These are [] This story continues at The Next Web

EU sends Ukraine 3.9 billion euros for drones under major support loan

The payment is part of the initial 6-billion-euro (7-billion) tranche dedicated to drone procurement under the 90-billion-euro (103 billion) Ukraine Support Loan.

‘Dodgy’ overseas political donations under lens in UK

LONDON, U.K.: Britain tightened its rules on political donations from abroad on July 6 to stop foreign money from influencing elections. This comes amid concerns about what Housing Minister Steve Reed called dodgy funding. Last year, the government ordered a review into foreign interference in politics after a former Reform UK politician was sent to

£10m British govt payout over IRA double agents

The British government has provisionally agreed to pay £10 million to the families of those abducted, murdered or interrogated by its double agents in the IRA.

TPG Bags £100M Loan For Outdoor Storage Portfolio Expansion

Leumi UK has provided financing of up to £100M for the expansion of Concreit, TPG Angelo Gordon and Blomfield Partners’ industrial outdoor storage platform. The facility increases Leumi UK's exposure to the platform from nine properties to 21 assets,...

Zelenskyy discusses continued support for Ukraine with UK national security adviser in Kyiv

Ukrainian president expresses gratitude to UK for its decision regarding a new support package worth nearly 385 million

Ukraine to repay about $1.5 bln to IMF by year-end

Overall, the country owes the IMF more than 10 bln

तस्बिरमा हेर्नुहोस् निर्माणाधीन तनहुँ जलविद्युत आयोजना

तनहुँ। नेपाल विद्युत प्राधिकरणको पूर्ण स्वामित्वमा रहेको तनहुँ हाइड्रोपावर लिमिटेड (टिएचएल) प्रवर्द्धक रहेको १४० मेगावाट क्षमताको जलाशययुक्त तनहुँ जलविद्युत आयोजनाको समग्र भौतिक निर्माण प्रगति ७५.५ प्रतिशत पुगेको छ। सेती नदीमा निर्माणाधीन राष्ट्रिय गौरवको यस आयोजना नेपाल सरकार, नेपाल विद्युत प्राधिकरण तथा एसियाली विकास बैंक, जापान अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सहयोग नियोग र युरोपेली लगानी बैंकको सहुलियतपूर्ण ऋण सहयोगमा []

World Bank Approves $1.25 Billion Loan for Nigeria Under Jobs Program

The World Bank has approved a seven-year 1.25 [] The post World Bank Approves 1.25 Billion Loan for Nigeria Under Jobs Program appeared first on The Media Line.

KFAED signs multi-country financing deals for education, health, development projects

VIENNA: The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) has signed a KD 6 million (approximately 19.4 million) loan agreement with the government of Tajikistan to finance a...

World : UK, Italy, Japan Seal US$6.1 Billion Deal For Next-Generation Fighter Jet

BERLIN, July 4 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The United Kingdom (UK), Italy and Japan have signed a £4.6 billion (US6.1 billion) contract to advance the development of a next-generation stealth fighter jet, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

Samsung, Shinhan join Open USD stablecoin network

Korean financial institutions have joined a global consortium backing Open USD, a new dollar-pegged stablecoin aimed at business payments and cross-border transactions. Open Standard, the independent company behind the project, said Tuesday it plans to launch Open USD later this year with support from more than 140 companies spanning payments, banking, asset management, technology and crypto. Founding participants include major global names such as Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, BlackRock, BNY, Stand

Sam Altman Is Waiting for a $1 Trillion OpenAI Valuation. SoftBank Has a $40 Billion Loan Due March 2027.

There's a slight conflict of interest between the two heavyweights.

UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop 'dodgy funding'

LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) - Britain tightened its rules on overseas political donations on Monday, as part of efforts to stop foreign money influencing elections, and as concerns swirl around what Housing Minister Steve Reed called dodgy funding.Last year, the government ordered a review into foreign financial interference in politics after a former politician in Reform UK was jailed for taking bribes to make pro-Russia speeches and statements.

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

World Bank approves US$375.9 million in financing for Pakistan’s Grid Stability Enhancement Project

World Bank approves US$375.9 million in financing for Pakistan’s Grid Stability Enhancement Project

Police make inquiries over Yes Scotland campaign ‘missing money’ complaint

A complaint has been made to the police, alleging that £1.5 million is unaccounted for.

EU sends $3.6 billion to Ukraine as first part of support loan

EU sends $3.6 billion to Ukraine as first part of support loan

European Taxpayers Spend 3.9B Euros on Drones for Ukraine

The European Union just sent another 3.9 billion to Ukraine to buy drones. This is not humanitarian aid. This is war financing. Reuters reported that the latest transfer is part of the EU’s new 90 billion loan program designed to keep Kyiv funded through 2026 and 2027. The money is being directed toward Ukraine’s drone []

Luis Caputo: Argentina has secured funds for 2026 debt payments

Economy Minister Luis Caputo says Milei government has secured enough funds to meet this year's external debt obligations; Administration open to international markets to refinance future maturities, but not in a rush. Leer más

World Bank Approves $750 Million Kenya Deal, Agrees to Back

The World Bank approved a long-awaited 750 million loan to Kenya in support of reforms aimed at enhancing good governance and improving public-finance management.

Central Bank Lending Cap Removal Drives 97% Revenue Surge for Hijra Bank

Hijra Bank, which entered Ethiopia’s financial landscape nearly five years ago as a fully interest-free banking institution, has attributed its remarkable success in the 2025/2026 fiscal year to the National Bank of Ethiopia’s (NBE) decision to lift its restrictive lending cap. According to executive leadership, the bank shattered previous records across all Key Performance Indicators []

Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts

Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.

 941 permohonan skim pinjaman perumahan Terengganu lulus

KUALA TERENGGANU: Kerajaan Persekutuan meluluskan sebanyak 941 permohonan pinjaman di bawah Skim Pinjaman Perumahan Rakyat Negeri Terengganu (SPPRNT) sejak 2002 melibatkan pembiayaan berjumlah RM18.8 juta. Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT), Datuk Dr. M. Noor Azman Taib berkata, daripada jumlah tersebut, seramai 776 peminjam melangsaikan sepenuhnya pinjaman masing-masing manakala baki 165 lagi merupakan ... Read more The post 941 permohonan skim pinjaman perumahan Terengganu lulus appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

World Bank Unveils $1.25bn Nigeria Package, Seven-Year Partnership To Drive Jobs, Private Investment

World Bank approves 1.25bn financing and seven-year partnership to deepen reforms, boost private investment, create jobs, and strengthen infrastructure.

National Treasury Withholds R96 Million From Musina Municipality Over Eskom Debt

MUSINA, Limpopo — The National Treasury has withheld approximately R96 million in equitable share funding from the Musina Local Municipality following its failure to settle a R52 million debt owed to Eskom within the mandated 30-day period. During a recent broadcast interview, Musina Mayor Godfrey Mawela confirmed the financial block, taking a moment to clarify []