Sarah Jacob

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Articles

Meet Me at the Library

1 week ago | newamerica.org | Hollie Gilman |Sarah Jacob

Libraries are more than just a place for knowledge sharing, they are vital community anchors. As central hubs for connection, education, and equity, libraries play an essential role in the civic fabric of American life. Their services reach people across all demographics, offering free access to knowledge, tools, and a safe public space.
Dollars for Democracy: Financing Citizens’ Assemblies in North America

1 week ago | newamerica.org | Sarah Jacob |Hollie Gilman

In 2024, the United States spent nearly $16 billion on the 2024 election cycle. Yet, some of the most participatory forms of democracy—like citizens’ assemblies—struggle to get off the ground due to funding. Despite their demonstrated value, securing financial resources for them remains one of the biggest hurdles to implementation.
ING Plans Potential SRT Tied to €5 Billion of Corporate Loans

1 week ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Esteban Duarte |Sarah Jacob

ING Groep NV is in talks with investors about a significant risk transfer, according to people familiar with the matter, as lenders ramp up sales of the instruments which can bolster their ability to withstand unexpected shocks. The largest bank in the Netherlands is considering an SRT deal tied to a portfolio of about €5 billion ($5.8 billion) of corporate loans, said the people, who asked not to be named because the matter is private.
EZB-Rat: Olaf Sleijpen folgt Klaas Knot an Spitze niederländische Zentralbank

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Sarah Jacob |Patrick van Oosterom

Die niederländische Regierung hat Olaf Sleijpen zum neuen Chef der Zentralbank ernannt. Er ist bereits Mitglied des Direktoriums und tritt sein siebenjähriges Amt am 1. Juli an. Der 54-Jährige tritt die Nachfolge von Klaas Knot an, der die Bank 14 Jahre leitete und keine weitere Amtszeit antreten darf. Die offizielle Ernennung Sleijpens durch König Willem-Alexander erfolgt per königlichem Erlass.
Netherlands Picks Sleijpen to Succeed Knot at Central Bank

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Sarah Jacob |Patrick van Oosterom

Olaf Sleijpen(Bloomberg) -- The Dutch government appointed Olaf Sleijpen to head the central bank, sticking with an insider for the traditionally hawkish institution. Sleijpen, currently a member of the executive board, will start his seven-year term on July 1. He’ll succeed Klaas Knot, who led the central bank for 14 years and couldn’t stand for another period. King Willem Alexander is set to officially sign his appointment by royal decree.
ABN Amro’s New CEO to Shake Up Corporate Banking Unit, Cut Staff

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Sarah Jacob |Macarena Munoz

Signage for ABN Amro Group NV at the bank's corporate headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. ABN Amro, which hit a 52-week high on Feb. 2, is scheduled to release earnings on Feb. 9. Photographer: Peter Boer/Bloomberg(Bloomberg) -- ABN Amro Bank NV’s Chief Executive Officer Marguerite Berard launched a reorganization at the Dutch lender, a month after taking over the role.
Alphabet’s CapitalG Backs Adyen Co-Founder’s Latest Startup Tebi

2 weeks ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Sarah Jacob

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Alphabet’s CapitalG Backs Adyen Co-Founder’s Latest Startup Tebi

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Sarah Jacob

The Adyen NV headquarters in Amsterdam. Photographer: Jasper Juinen/Bloomberg(Bloomberg) -- Tebi BV, the newest fintech firm created by Adyen NV co-founder Arnout Schuijff, has raised €30 million ($34.2 million) in funding, betting that more restaurants are on the hunt for a single platform to manage everything from reservations to inventory to payments.
Alphabet’s CapitalG Backs Adyen Co-Founder’s Latest Startup Tebi

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Sarah Jacob

Tebi BV, the newest fintech firm created by Adyen NV co-founder Arnout Schuijff,has raised €30 million ($34.2 million) in funding, betting that more restaurants are on the hunt for a single platform to manage everything from reservations to inventory to payments. The round was led by Alphabet Inc.’s independent growth fund CapitalG and included participation from existing investor Index Ventures, according to a statement. Tebi declined to disclose what it’s now valued at after raising the funds.
Agnellis Hunt €2 Billion Deal in Europe or US After Ferrari Sale

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Sarah Jacob |Daniele Lepido

Italy’s Agnelli family has earmarked around €2 billion ($2.3 billion) to invest in a US or European company, as it looks to redeploy proceeds from the partial sale of its Ferrari NV stake. The family’s holding company, Exor NV, is looking for candidates after receiving €3 billion from the Ferrari transaction earlier this year, Chief Financial Officer Guido de Boersaid in an interview. Exor would seek to buy 10% to 15% of the new company and become the largest shareholder, he said.