Schroders is today announcing that it has completed the acquisition of a 75% shareholding in Greencoat Capital, one of Europe's largest investment managers dedicated to the high-growth renewable infrastructure market.

European banks appear to be increasing lending to commodity trading firms, which are facing unprecedented liquidity needs due to extreme commodity price volatility, Fitch Ratings says.

Russia has invaded Ukraine pushing commodity prices to new record highs as equities tumble in a risk-off move by markets. While disruptions to oil and gas supply are looming, markets are anticipating a softening of major central bank policies.

The robust operating performance of Europe-based spirits producers Pernod Ricard S.A. (BBB+/Stable) and Diageo plc (A-/Stable), combined with the likely limited impact of input cost inflation on their profits in the fiscal year ending June 2022 (FY22), allows them to increase shareholder remuneration without endangering their ratings, Fitch Ratings says.

BNP Paribas S.A. (BNPP; A+/Stable/F1) has set ambitious but achievable targets for revenue and business growth under its 2022-2025 plan, Fitch Ratings says. The plan reaffirms BNPP's ambition to be a European leader across commercial and investment banking and consumer finance and leasing, where it faces strong competition.