AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegulation & Markets: India’s Sebi rolled out two new investor awareness videos for the corporate bond market, focusing on credit ratings and “dirty” vs “clean” pricing. Banking & Capital Markets: e& agreed to sell its Vodafone stake in a $5.95bn deal, while Arrow Global Group bought MGA Fusion to expand its specialty insurance platform. Semiconductors & Industrial Policy: Micron plans $250bn+ in US chip investment through 2035, and US pressure is mounting on Samsung and SK hynix to expand US memory production. Tech Funding: Cyprus joined ETCI 2.0, a European push to mobilise €80bn for 1,500+ tech firms, and the EIB-backed programme will also support mid-sized growth funds. FDI & Global Outlook: UNCTAD says global FDI rose 6% to $1.6tn in 2025, but gains remain uneven across developed vs developing economies. Investment Deals & Vehicles: Oman and Jordan launched a $100m joint investment company, and Renew Capital narrowed 500+ African embedded-finance candidates to 15 for its venture lab. Local Investment Pushes: Gujarat unveiled a data centre policy targeting ₹6 lakh crore in digital infrastructure investment, and Incheon offered payroll subsidies to attract foreign firms and jobs. Investor Access: A US Supreme Court amicus brief argues fiduciaries should be judged on decision-making process, not hindsight performance, to widen retirement-plan investment options.
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