Societe Generale group and Wavestone are committed to innovation and cybersecurity. They are launching the third edition of the Banking Cybersecurity Innovation Awards, open to European innovative startups and SMEs dedicated to cybersecurity. Participants have until 8 April to submit their products and services for three categories: Grand Prix BCSIA 2019, Data Customer Protection and Made In France.

Solarpack, the Spanish multinational large-scale solar photovoltaic project development, construction and operations specialist, successfully completed a share placement last December. This important milestone, achieved despite the extremely difficult market conditions, will give the company the financial muscle to grow, expand the use of solar energy worldwide, invest and contribute to the social developments of the communities and markets in which it operates. Societe Generale acted as Global Coordinator of this transformational deal for the company.

For the second year in a row, Societe Generale is a major sponsor of Women in Africa and its 54 project, which seeks to highlight and support exceptional African women from across the continent. This initiative will see 54 female entrepreneurs from the 54 countries of Africa selected to take part in the project, providing them with support and publicity. The project is open for applications until 15 February 2019.
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During a press trip to Dakar, Societe Generale group confirmed the solid growth of its African operations, in line with its “Transform to Grow” strategic plan. As part of the launch of its “Grow with Africa” programme, the Bank also announced several initiatives in partnership with international, regional and local clients and institutions in order to meet the sustainable development needs in Africa.