AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iran & markets: European shares are set to open lower as investors price in further Fed rate hikes and worry about AI-driven corporate spending, with tech stocks expected to feel the pressure. Infrastructure investing: Swiss Life Asset Managers has exited its 15-year stake in German grid operator Amprion, freeing capital for new infrastructure opportunities. Crypto & finance growth: A new report flags rapid expansion in crypto asset management, pointing to growing institutional and retail participation. Regulation in Germany: New EU sustainability and employer-seal rules are set to take effect in Germany on 27 September 2026, pushing companies to review labels and certification schemes. Trade & tariffs angle: Research on UK SMEs shows a pivot back toward Europe as US tariff uncertainty bites, with Germany among the key destinations. Business/tech in Germany: Deutsche Bank says it uses AI to cut project timelines from years to months, highlighting ongoing digitisation in banking operations. Sports (not finance, but local attention): France booked the World Cup last 32 with a 3-0 win over Iraq after a major weather delay, with Mbappé scoring twice.
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