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Three in five (59%) global retail investors and 76% of Romanian investors expect the bull market to span 2025, with the majority (55%) backing AI stocks to keep rising.

In recent years, the RCA market in Romania has undergone a series of significant changes, which have caught the attention of both local and international actors.

The team of lawyers has advised throughout the entire process, including on aspects regarding financial structuring, regulatory and due diligence.

The ROBrands platform, the only premium beauty platform dedicated to local producers, through which DOUGLAS supports Romanian brands and Romanian producers, is constantly updated.

The EIB loan provides long-term funding in euros or Romanian lei at favourable conditions compared with alternatives in the market.

74% of Salt Bank clients hold higher education degrees, 12% above the 62% average for the banked population in Romania aged 18-55, according to a study by Mercury Research.

Ema Iftimie, Globalworth Romania's Managing Director, delves into the most pertinent aspects of Globalworth's Romanian-focused developments, answering key questions that showcase the company's vision and future in this market. This interview was first published in Property Forum's annual CEE TOP 100 publication.

The transaction, which is subject to necessary approvals is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

Conversely, two-thirds of large enterprises reported an increase in sales, reflecting their ability to leverage broader resources and more advanced strategies.

Initial election result did not cause one of the worst market declines of past decade, even if the sharpest reactions have historically been tied to legislative uncertainty.

Amid higher prices expectations, buyers remain wary, and many intend to cut back on gifts for themselves or to switch to lower-priced brands.

Global mobility functions are increasingly seen as strategic partners, with 89% anticipating their program will remain or become more strategic in the next 12-18 months.

The transaction price is a maximum of €14 million and is calculated based on a mechanism agreed upon by the parties, considering working capital adjustments and net debt.

Gifts are chosen based on the specific preferences of the recipients, say nearly 9 in 10 respondents, while the rest opt for universal gifts that would suit anyone.

Modern shopping centers with a total leasable area of more than 160,000 square meters were built this year.

Mortgage loans totaling €7.3 billion were granted in Romania during the first 10 months of 2024, up by 43% compared to the same period of last year, according to an analysis by SVN Romania.

The BT Property Alternative Investment Real Estate Fund, managed by BT Asset Management, has purchased Prima Shops Oradea park from Oasis Group, for an undisclosed sum.

Merete Clausen, Director at the European Commission's DG GROW, to join European Investment Fund (EIF) as Deputy Chief Executive starting January 16th 2025.

The state, by removing some tax breaks and delaying payments to builders, has left many contractors facing unstable cash flows.

With 14 startups funded, over 100 women engaged, and a commitment to transformative innovation, WIT Angels Club solidifies its role in bridging the gender wealth gap.

NEPI Rockcastle, the largest owner of shopping centers in Romania, aims to cover its electricity consumption exclusively from renewable sources by the end of 2026.

With Romania's full entry into Schengen, waiting times at the borders with Hungary and Bulgaria will be eliminated.

Building on three years of success, UNCHAIN enters a new growth phase with strengthened international partnerships.

Investors across Europe will continue to focus on sectors with strong structural tailwinds, such as living and logistics, according to a Knight Frank report. 

Weerts Group, the developer of the Unirii View Tower office building in Bucharest, has secured a credit facility worth €29.5 million from BCR. The funding will be used to refinance a previous loan for the office project's development. 

French property group Catinvest is expanding its presence in Oltenia with the opening of Aparthotel Craiova following an investment of €12 million.

The European Commission welcomed the "unanimous decision" of the Council "to lift internal land border controls at the internal land borders with Romania and Bulgaria".

On a monthly basis, Sphera restaurants in Romania serve over 4 million consumers.

Vastint Romania is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Saint Roastery, which will open its first urban café in the garden of Business Garden Bucharest.

Romania's industrial market reached a total stock of 7.56 million sqm, with 208,300 sqm of new completions in Q3 2024.

The distribution network was upgraded by replacing about 8.8 km of cables and more than 1,800 switchboards.

The company continues to heavily invest in research and development, focusing on the Nemesis AI platform.

The total number of homes completed in Romania in the first nine months of the year was 42,312, down by 18.1% compared to the same period last year, according to a report by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

The BlueCash integrates the functions of a cash register and a banking POS terminal into one compact device, equipped with a suite of business applications to optimize operations.

Leroy Merlin, part of the French ADEO Group, is one of the largest DIY retailers in Romania, operating an extensive network of 22 stores in 16 cities.

Galaxy VXL is compatible with both Lithium-ion and VRLA batteries, and with its Live Swap function.

Focus on EPS insulation materials with optimized sustainability profiles such as Neopor BMB and Neopor Mcycled.

Romanian football player Florin Tănase and FIFA agent Florin Vulturar have jointly started the development of a new residential project in Pipera, located in the northern region of Bucharest. 

Government incentives remain one of the main factors for choosing an electric vehicle, and the example of Germany illustrates this perfectly.

The construction of the project already started, with the delivery date being estimated for the end of 2026.