AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIslamic finance performance: Malaysia’s Tabung Haji reported record RM4.64bn investment income for FY2025, citing disciplined, Syariah-compliant risk management and a stronger balance sheet. Impact investing: Khazanah’s Dana Impak mobilised RM2.6bn, backing 130 companies and 4,200 talents, and says it helped crowd in external capital. MedTech push in Penang: Penang approved RM2.3bn in MedTech investments (2021–Q1 2026), creating ~4,500 jobs, and is pitching further growth tied to AI and data centres in the US. Foreign-worker rules for investors: Indonesia will shift issuance of foreign stay permits (KITAS) to its investment ministry, targeting ~6-day processing to reduce hiring uncertainty. Private capital for infrastructure: Kenya is seeking private-sector financing for 61% of its Sh598bn irrigation plan to expand irrigated acreage and boost food security. New retail investing in Ireland: Ireland’s Budget 2027 sets up a personal investment account opening July 1, 2027, with a €50k tax-free threshold, 1% tax above it, and up to €12,000 annual contributions. Deal and market signals: Zscaler’s Investor Day reaffirmed guidance amid agentic AI demand; WISeSat closed a $10m PIPE led by SEALSQ to expand space cybersecurity and post-quantum tech. Policy risk for capital: The US ambassador to South Africa warned billions in investment could be held back by rules affecting market entry and local ownership.
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