AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGerman Economy Watch: German industrial production rose 0.9% in May vs April, the second straight monthly gain, led by autos (+3.6%) and construction—an early sign that the Iran-war drag is easing as energy prices stabilize and defence/infrastructure spending feeds through. Crypto & Payments Crime: German prosecutors and Europol/Eurojust dismantled “Operation Chargeback,” charging 18 people across nine countries over a €300m+ scheme that hit 4.3m cardholders via fake subscription charges, with alleged insider help from payment providers. Banking & Markets: DWS appointed JB Park to lead alternatives client coverage for Asia Pacific, expanding investor relations across real estate, infrastructure and private credit. Energy & Investment: Proxima Fusion secured €411m (valuation €2.4bn) with Google and RWE among strategic investors to fund its Alpha stellarator demonstrator near Munich, aiming for Europe’s first commercial fusion power plant. Corporate Restructuring: Porsche is reported to consider cutting up to 4,000 jobs in Germany as it tackles weaker performance and strategic shifts. Fintech Expansion: Alpaca completed EEA passporting to 29 countries, extending regulated investment services across Europe via its Spain hub. Industrial Tech: GEA is investing €4m to expand its Application and Technology Center in Sarstedt, supporting pilot-scale precision fermentation and other biomanufacturing work.
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