AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking & Markets: Europe’s open was cautious as France yields pushed higher and investors digested a Spanish snap election, while the eurozone composite PMI hit a 41-month high on faster services growth. Corporate Finance: Schneider Electric agreed to buy PTC for $22.6bn in cash, and National Grid guided to full-year EPS slightly ahead of expectations. Energy Deals: Ithaca Energy struck a deal to buy Suncor’s offshore Canada assets for up to $1.1bn, while Metlen signed a long-term gallium supply agreement with a Japanese chemical group. Banking Regulation & Risk: South Korea ordered probes after AI-powered cyberattacks hit major banks, with leaked customer data reported across multiple firms. Crypto & Policy: Hong Kong plans four new crypto licensing regimes before end-2026 covering dealing, custody, advisory and management. Litigation/Enforcement: Nigeria’s federal high court ordered banks to apply “post no debit” restrictions on Osun state accounts over a $13.9m arbitration award. Leadership Watch: HDFC Bank shares rose after appointing Anup Bagchi as CEO, easing leadership uncertainty. Payments Product: Russia’s Motiv added a bank-account linking option in its app for faster top-ups via the Instant Payment System.
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