63-488: [REDACTED] Look up Jessica in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Jessica may refer to: Given name [ edit ] Jessica (given name) , includes a list of people and fictional characters with this name Jessica Folcker , a Swedish singer known by the mononym Jessica Jessica Jung , a Korean-American singer known by the mononym Jessica, former member of
126-503: A 1962 film with Maurice Chevalier and Angie Dickinson Jessica (miniseries) , based on the 1998 novel Jessica (novel) , by Bryce Courtenay 1998 Jessica , a 2004 Australian film directed by Peter Andrikidis and starring Natasha Wanganeen Jessica (painting) , an 1890 painting by Dennis Miller Bunker Other uses [ edit ] Joint European Support for Sustainable Investment in City Areas, an initiative of
189-444: A 1962 film with Maurice Chevalier and Angie Dickinson Jessica (miniseries) , based on the 1998 novel Jessica (novel) , by Bryce Courtenay 1998 Jessica , a 2004 Australian film directed by Peter Andrikidis and starring Natasha Wanganeen Jessica (painting) , an 1890 painting by Dennis Miller Bunker Other uses [ edit ] Joint European Support for Sustainable Investment in City Areas, an initiative of
252-483: A 1973 song by the Allman Brothers Band "Jessica" (Elliot Minor song) , a 2007 song by English band Elliot Minor "Jessica", a 2001 single by Dir En Grey from the album Kisō "Jessica", a song by Adam Green "Jessica", a song by Down with Webster "Jessica", a song by Herbie Hancock originally on the album Fat Albert Rotunda "Jessica", a song by Major Lazer featuring Ezra Koenig on
315-411: A 1973 song by the Allman Brothers Band "Jessica" (Elliot Minor song) , a 2007 song by English band Elliot Minor "Jessica", a 2001 single by Dir En Grey from the album Kisō "Jessica", a song by Adam Green "Jessica", a song by Down with Webster "Jessica", a song by Herbie Hancock originally on the album Fat Albert Rotunda "Jessica", a song by Major Lazer featuring Ezra Koenig on
378-617: A Swedish singer known by the mononym Jessica Jessica Jung , a Korean-American singer known by the mononym Jessica, former member of the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation Jessica ( The Merchant of Venice ) , a character in Shakespeare's play Jessica ( Rick and Morty ) , a character in the Adult Swim media franchise Animals [ edit ] Jessica (spider) , a genus of spiders Catocala jessica ,
441-616: A moth of the Noctuidae superfamily, described from Arizona through Colorado to Illinois and California Perrona jessica , a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Clavatulidae Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Music [ edit ] Jessika (opera) , 1905 opera by Josef Bohuslav Foerster Albums [ edit ] Jessica (Gerald Wilson album) , 1983 Jessica ( sv ), 1998 debut album by Swedish singer Jessica Folcker Songs [ edit ] "Jessica" (instrumental) ,
504-502: A portion of possible losses from a portfolio of loans and sets the ground for additional financing. A guarantee is a legal contract with which a third party (guarantor) promises to assume a borrower's debt or other liabilities in the event of default . The European Investment Bank's advisory services are carried out by the European Advisory Hub and are available for public and private projects inside as well as outside
567-518: A project's overall cost, for the public and the private sector, and for small and medium-sized businesses through intermediated lending partners. The EIB's private sector financing of single large investment projects or investment programmes start from €25 million. It offers framework loans starting from €100 million to public sector entities for investment programmes that consist of a number of smaller projects. Loans for both private and public sector projects have to be aligned with one or more priorities of
630-431: A species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Clavatulidae Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Music [ edit ] Jessika (opera) , 1905 opera by Josef Bohuslav Foerster Albums [ edit ] Jessica (Gerald Wilson album) , 1983 Jessica ( sv ), 1998 debut album by Swedish singer Jessica Folcker Songs [ edit ] "Jessica" (instrumental) ,
693-696: A trillion euros. The European Investment Fund (EIF) is the European Union's venture capital arm. It also provides guarantees for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In 2018, 25 million SMEs in the EU made up 99.8% of all non-financial enterprises, employed around 97.7 million people (66.6% of total employment) and generated 56.4% of total added value (EUR 4,357bn). The EIF supports businesses through all their stages of development; pre-seed, seed-, and start-up-phase (technology transfer, business angel financing, microfinance, early stage venture capital) to
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#1732782437471756-620: A wide network of commercial Banks, national Banks and institutions, leasing companies, venture capital and private equity funds, angel investors and various providers. Within the European Commission's Investment Plan for Europe , the EIB Group and the European Investment Fund for Strategic Investments are part of a plan aimed at relieving investors of some of the risks inherent in projects. Project financing
819-576: A €25 billion fund which was endorsed by the European Council as part of the overall European Union COVID-19 response package . All 27 EU Member States were invited to contribute to the fund in the form of guarantees proportional to the respective share in the bank. Using the EGF, the EIB group 'aimed to mobilise' up to €200 billion of additional financing for small and medium-sized European businesses from
882-568: Is a not for profit organisation and provides long-term project funding, guarantees and advice to further the goals of the European Union. It is part of the European Commission's Investment Plan for Europe strategy which aims to bridge investment gaps by taking on some of the risk in projects it funds. The bank funds projects in the areas of; climate, environment, innovation and skills, infrastructure, small and medium-sized enterprises, cohesion and development as well as crises including
945-410: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Jessica [REDACTED] Look up Jessica in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Jessica may refer to: Given name [ edit ] Jessica (given name) , includes a list of people and fictional characters with this name Jessica Folcker ,
1008-494: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages European Investment Bank The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the European Union 's investment bank and is owned by the 27 member states. It is the largest multilateral financial institution in the world. The EIB finances and invests both through equity and debt solutions companies and projects that achieve
1071-575: Is granted after preliminary screenings of the viability and the carbon emissions associated with the projects. The European Investment Bank has provided financial resources for both economic impacts of the pandemic and for health-related emergencies, the search for a vaccine against COVID-19, and solutions to slow the spread of the virus. On 26 May 2020, the EIB Board of Directors approved the Pan-European Guarantee Fund (EGF),
1134-451: Is limited. Through intermediaries, the EIB finances micro-enterprises (0–9 employees), small enterprises (10–49 employees), medium-sized enterprises (50–249 employees), mid-caps (250-3 000 employees). In 2019 the EIB Group provided €25.52 billion in loans and other services to 386,600 SMEs and mid-caps which employ 4.4 million. As a supranational institution, the EIB focuses on economic, social and territorial cohesion and solidarity within
1197-498: Is not funded through the budget of the EU . Instead, it raises money through the international capital markets by issuing bonds. The EIB is rated triple-A, the most credit-worthy rating on the bond market, by "the Big Three" credit rating agencies: Moody's, Standard and Poor's, and Fitch. Each member state pays capital into the EIB's reserves which is broadly in line with their share of EU gross domestic product. The EIB
1260-834: Is part of InnovFin, the EU Finance for Innovators, a joint initiative of the EIB Group in cooperation with the European Commission under Horizon 2020 ). Through it the EIB Group provides direct financing to mid-caps . The group also offers venture debt financing under the European Growth Finance Facility, backed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments . The EIB Group works with a broad network of commercial Banks, national promotional Banks and institutions, leasing companies, venture capital and private equity funds, angel investors and service providers, including in regions where access to finance
1323-771: Is the European Union's bank and is owned by the Member States of the European Union. Its role is to fund projects that achieve the aims of the European Union. Most of the EIB's activity (90%) takes place inside the European Union with the aim of fostering European integration and development. It makes investments outside Europe to support the EU's development aid and cooperation policies. It is active in 140 countries which are grouped into: Enlargement countries, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) , EU Southern Neighbourhood, EU Eastern Neighbourhood, Sub-Saharan Africa , Caribbean and Pacific, Asia and Latin America, Central Asia and
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#17327824374711386-452: Is the process of improving a company's creditworthiness by taking internal and external measures. The EIB increases the protection of the senior debt, enhances the credit rating and credit quality for project finance and aims to help projects attract further private finance from institutional investors. By offering guarantees to small and medium-sized enterprises or mid-caps , the Bank covers
1449-578: The COVID-19 pandemic and the financial crisis of 2007–2008 . Since 1959 the European Investment Bank has signed almost 25,000 projects around the world. It funds projects both inside and outside the EU that meet one of the criteria of; in less developed regions, where projects can not be funded by individual member states and projects which benefit multiple member states. The bank aims to support sustainable economic growth both within
1512-678: The European Investment Bank MV ; Jessica , an oil tanker that spilled 568 tons of oil off the coast of the Galapagos Islands See also [ edit ] Baby Jessica case , a well-publicized custody battle in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the early 1990s Jessica's Law , a Florida law to punish child predators Iscah , daughter of Haran in the Bible (Genesis 11:27, 29), speculated to be
1575-409: The European Investment Bank MV Jessica , an oil tanker that spilled 568 tons of oil off the coast of the Galapagos Islands See also [ edit ] Baby Jessica case , a well-publicized custody battle in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the early 1990s Jessica's Law , a Florida law to punish child predators Iscah , daughter of Haran in the Bible (Genesis 11:27, 29), speculated to be
1638-1058: The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), and the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). Apart from financing projects using its own resources, the European Investment Bank establishes mandates and partnerships which help to fund riskier projects and to blend loans with grants ; which are disbursed funds or products that do not require repayment. Mandates can also involve financial investment and can be based on technical and financial advice. The EIB has partnerships with organisations across
1701-399: The Bank offers Green Bonds and Sustainability Awareness Bonds. The European Investment Bank issued the first Green Bond in 2007, called a Climate Awareness Bond. The EIB is the global leader of Green Bonds issuance with over EUR 30.8bn raised in 2020 across 16 currencies. With the money raised through Green Bonds, the EIB exclusively supports projects that contribute to climate action in
1764-711: The COVID-19 pandemic It also expanded its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and increased cooperation with the Association of European Development Finance Institutions to assist impacted businesses in developing countries, providing financing for €280 million partnered with the World Health Organization to finance health care projects in 10 African countries. Since its foundation in 1958,
1827-422: The EIB provides direct quasi-equity financing to support companies aiming for financing to grow which involves venture debt products for European companies in the field of biotech and life sciences , software and ICT , engineering and automation , renewables and clean technology . These investments, which are a relatively recent addition to the bank's work, tend to be smaller than its previous limits on
1890-730: The EIB. Besides direct debt financing or project finance for the private sector, the EIB makes loans to intermediaries including Groupe BPCE (France), Deutsche Bank AG (Germany), or Intesa Sanpaolo (Italy) that provide small and medium-sized businesses with local and targeted funds up to €12.5 million and below the EIB's threshold for direct private financing of €25 million. The European Investment Bank invests and co-invests in companies and funds that focus on infrastructure, environment, or small- and medium-sized enterprises and mid-size corporations in exchange for equity which allows companies to raise capital by selling shares for short term costs or to achieve long-term financial goals. In some cases,
1953-496: The European Commission or other public authorities, from the European Investment Bank or at its own risk. In 2012, the EIB Institute was created to promote and support social, cultural, and academic initiatives with European stakeholders and the public at large. It works on community and citizenship for the EIB Group. The EIB Institute is an integral part of the EIB and does not have a separate legal personality. The EIB
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2016-402: The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the EIB Institute. 90% the European Investment Bank's activity takes place inside the European Union with the aim of fostering European integration and development. It makes investments outside Europe to support the European Union's development aid and cooperation policies. It is active in some 140 countries throughout
2079-446: The European Investment Bank has supported the development of infrastructure for both EU Member States and third countries. In 2019, the EIB provided €15.74 billion to support infrastructure projects. The EIB supports infrastructure projects involving; sustainable transport ; energy efficiency , urban development, digital networks, social housing and key public buildings, cultural heritage and water and wastewater management. The bank
2142-479: The European Union at the time of the country's accession to the European Union. Following Brexit and the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the European Investment Bank's board of governors decided that the remaining Member States would proportionally increase their capital subscriptions to maintain the same level of overall subscribed capital (EUR 243.3 billion). As of March 2020,
2205-474: The European Union. Besides advice on specific investment mechanisms or market development, the services can involve strategic and technical guidance on completing a project. Prior to a funding agreement with the EIB or other investors, future clients can make use of the bank's expertise in the fields of financial structuring, procurement and regulation, or impact assessment, e.g. regarding a project's implications on climate change. It does not offer advice related to
2268-577: The Major Lazer album Free the Universe "Jessica", a song by The Beau Brummels on the album Bradley's Barn "Jessica", a song by Seals and Crofts on the album Diamond Girl "Jessica", a song by Israeli band Ethnix and Yevgeni Shapovalov "Jessica", a song by Avi Buffalo on their self-titled debut album "Jessica", a song by Regina Spektor Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Jessica (film) ,
2331-461: The Major Lazer album Free the Universe "Jessica", a song by The Beau Brummels on the album Bradley's Barn "Jessica", a song by Seals and Crofts on the album Diamond Girl "Jessica", a song by Israeli band Ethnix and Yevgeni Shapovalov "Jessica", a song by Avi Buffalo on their self-titled debut album "Jessica", a song by Regina Spektor Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Jessica (film) ,
2394-439: The Member States of the European Union and externally. Because of its AAA credit rating in the international markets the EIB is able to borrow and lend at low rates. The bank pursues the objectives of the European Union by providing long-term project funding, as well as guarantees and advice. The EIB Group (European Investment Bank and European Investment Fund) supports companies, small businesses and start-ups by cooperating with
2457-409: The Member States of the European Union and outside the EU. The EIB prioritises projects addressing inequalities by providing jobs and education, public infrastructure and services, a sustainable environment across the European Union. The EIB's annual target for cohesion financing is 30% of all new operations in the EU, Pre-Accession and EFTA countries which amounted to €16.13 billion in 2019. In 2023,
2520-428: The South Korean girl group Girls' Generation Jessica ( The Merchant of Venice ) , a character in Shakespeare's play Jessica ( Rick and Morty ) , a character in the Adult Swim media franchise Animals [ edit ] Jessica (spider) , a genus of spiders Catocala jessica , a moth of the Noctuidae superfamily, described from Arizona through Colorado to Illinois and California Perrona jessica ,
2583-554: The Union. Financial instruments co-funded by EU shared management funds, such as loans, guarantees, and equity investments, are efficient ways to invest in growth and development across the European Union. These instruments leverage public funding to attract additional private investments, contributing to EU policy objectives like economic growth, job creation, and social cohesion. fi-compass offers tailored advice on using financial instruments under various EU shared management funds, including
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2646-734: The United Kingdom. As an independent body the bank takes its own borrowing and lending decisions. It cooperates with other EU institutions, especially the European Commission , the European Parliament , and the Council of the European Union . The EIB lends to both the private and the public sector through various financial products: Financing is the Bank's main activity, it also provides guidance on how to utilise additional sources of investment. The European Investment Bank provides long-term loans , typically up to 50% of
2709-572: The aim of contributing to stable growth within the Member States of the European Union, emerging markets and developing countries. Since 2010 the EIB financing outside the European Union reached €69.6 billion. In 2020 the European Investment Bank Group has offered loans to more than 100 countries, financed vaccines, diagnostics and treatments and invested €1.7 billion to help the Western Balkan countries recover from
2772-514: The development and commercialisation of new products, economic processes and business models, increased investment in research and development, education, upskilling and training and improved connectivity and access through broadband and mobile networks. In addition; the adoption and diffusion of digital and other emerging technologies and empowering women's participation in the labour market. The EIB Group finances sustainable projects and supports investments that reduce poverty and inequality aims with
2835-537: The first carbon-neutral continent by 2050. It finances projects that; limit global warming to 1.5 °C by the end of the decade, fight environmental degradation , stop biodiversity loss and address inequalities caused by climate change. In 2019, the European Investment Bank Group financed projects for €19.3 billion to fight climate change. Since 2000, the EIB has financed projects which include skills development with more than €210 billion of investment, including €14.4 billion in 2019. This support targeted/aimed at;
2898-728: The goals and principles of the Paris Agreement by the end of 2020. In November 2020, the EU member states approved the EIB Group Climate Bank Roadmap 2021–2025 that outlines its upcoming contributions to the European Green Deal and to sustainable development outside the EU. By the end of 2021, the EIB will stop financing all fossil fuel projects. The EIB contributes to the European Green Deal which aims for Europe to become
2961-528: The growth and development segment (formal venture capital funds, mezzanine funds, portfolio guarantees/credit enhancement). The European Investment Bank is the EIF's majority shareholder, holding 62% of shares. The other main shareholder is the European Commission, which holds 29% of shares. The EIF operates on the basis of specific mandates from the European Council and the European Parliament, from
3024-401: The international capital markets. The EIB issues bonds to borrow money on capital markets which it then lends to its clients, which is a common way for governments and corporations to borrow money. Both parties agree on a fixed date when the loan is due to be paid back usually including an interest rate. The EIB's bonds are purchased by retail investors and institutional investors around
3087-504: The policy aims of the European Union through loans, equity and guarantees. The EIB focuses on the areas of climate, environment, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), development, cohesion and infrastructure. It has played a large role in providing finance during crises including the 2008 financial crash and the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 60 years since its inception in 1958 to 2018 the EIB has invested over 1.1 trillion euros. It primarily funds projects that "cannot be entirely financed by
3150-425: The private sector. European Union companies are eligible to seek financing from the Pan-European Guarantee Fund if they have financial issues due to the economic implication of the COVID-19 pandemic but could have been able to secure loans under pre-crisis circumstances. In December 2019, the European Investment Bank signed a €50 million loan to help BioNTech work on cancer treatments. A new loan worth €100 million
3213-405: The purchase or sale of securities or any advisory services regarding project evaluation and audit. fi-compass is a comprehensive advisory service platform developed by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group. It supports EU shared management managing authorities and other stakeholders by providing practical know-how and learning tools on financial instruments across
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#17327824374713276-500: The renewable energy sector (including wind , hydroelectric , solar and geothermal energy production) and the energy efficiency sector (e.g. projects for district heating , co-generation, and building insulation). The European Investment Bank's has capital from its shareholders, the Member States of the European Union. Each Member State is subscribed in capital based on its economic weight (expressed in Gross domestic product ) within
3339-678: The size of its deals, because they are aimed at startups and growth companies. The European Investment Fund (EIF) supports the EIB by working with SMEs and related financial partners (Banks, guarantee, leasing and microfinance institutions, private equity and venture capital funds etc.). The EIB's investments in equity and debt funds usually cover 10% to 20% of the fund size (with a maximum of 25%) and address climate action, infrastructure, or private sector development and social impact goals. The EIB provides credit enhancement of senior debt using subordinated financing , funded or unfunded guarantees and contingent credit lines. Credit enhancement
3402-513: The source of the name 'Jessica' Jessicka (born 1975), American musician Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Jessica . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jessica&oldid=1250914320 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
3465-513: The source of the name 'Jessica' Jessicka (born 1975), American musician Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Jessica . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jessica&oldid=1250914320 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
3528-449: The subscribed capital of the EIB has increased by an additional EUR 5.5 billion, following the decision by two Member States to increase their capital subscriptions ( Poland and Romania ). The EIB's total subscribed capital now amounts to EUR 248.8 billion. The departure of the UK from the EU did not impact the EIB Group's AAA credit rating. The EIB Group was formed in 2000. It is composed of
3591-420: The various means available in the individual Member States". The EIB is one of the biggest financiers of green finance in the world. In 2007, the EIB became the first institution in the world to issue green bonds . In 2019 it committed to stop funding fossil fuel projects by the end of 2021. The EIB plans to invest 1 trillion euros in climate-related projects by 2030 including a just transition . The EIB
3654-414: The world in the following geographical areas: Enlargement countries , European Free Trade Association (EFTA) , EU Southern Neighbourhood, EU Eastern Neighbourhood, Sub-Saharan Africa, Caribbean and Pacific, Asia and Latin America, Central Asia and the United Kingdom. It is one of the largest supranational lenders in the world. Since its establishment in 1958, the European Investment Bank has invested over
3717-603: The world, including the European Commission and European External Action Service , the United Nations (e.g. Sustainable Energy for All ) or the International Fund for Agricultural Development . The European Investment Bank is a not for profit organisation. While it is a European Union body, none of the European Investment Bank's funds come from the European Union budget, the bank is financially autonomous. It has its own resources and money raised through
3780-421: The world. The EIB focuses on long-term investment and is triple-A rated by Moody's , Standard and Poor's , and Fitch . This allows the Bank to borrow money at lower rates to then lend it at lower rates to projects inside and outside Europe that foster EU policy objectives. In addition to benchmark bonds, public bonds, and private placements that vary in terms of size, currencies, maturities, and structures,
3843-496: The world. It makes around 10% of its investments outside the EU to support the European Union's development aid and cooperation policies. The EIB has been criticised and caused controversy for various actions and inactions of its own (or projects it funded), including: insufficient stakeholder consultation, lack of organisational transparency, climate change response, defense and promotion of vegetarian and vegan values, tax avoidance, and staff harassment. The European Investment Bank
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#17327824374713906-643: Was approved in June 2020 to support the company's vaccine trials and manufacturing. BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine was approved for use by the UK drug regulators in December 2020. The EIB Group, is one of the world's main financiers of climate action. The EIB plans to invest 1 trillion euros in climate-related projects by 2030 including a just transition . As the EU's climate Bank, the European Investment Bank Group committed in November 2019 to align its activities with
3969-479: Was founded by the Treaty of Rome , which came into force on 1 January 1958. It was the first of the world's regional development banks and is sometimes referred to as the largest multilateral development bank (MDB). The EIB was established to facilitate equitable development in the EU through lending to regions that are less developed and to support the EU's internal market. The EIB is active in 140 countries throughout
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