AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Market Oversight: Finance ministers agreed to give ESMA direct supervision of major trading venues, clearing houses and other cross-border operators, though the reforms still need legislative approval. Kenya Airways: The Cabinet approved $350 million in staged shareholder loans and a plan to convert Sh122 billion in existing loans and interest into an equity-qualifying instrument, deepening state support for the struggling carrier. Financial Scrutiny: In the Philippines, a forensic analyst testified in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial about reviewing her financial records; the defense challenged how the documents were obtained. AI Financing: Chipmakers and financial firms are assembling huge funding packages for AI infrastructure, making access to capital a growing part of the race alongside technology. Investment: Ledgebrook raised $200 million in equity, co-led by Allianz X and Rockefeller Capital Management, to expand its AI-based specialty insurance platform. Public Finances: Russia reported a federal budget deficit of $61.1 billion, or 2.2% of GDP, for the first nine months of 2026, as spending rose faster than revenue.
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