AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegulatory Crackdown: Australia’s ASIC moved to wind up Capital Guard AU after alleging it raised $17m from ~80 investors for a “fake Macquarie Bank bond,” with funds allegedly used inconsistently and governance failures cited. AI Infrastructure Spend: HCLTech cut 3,300 jobs while planning up to ₹3,500 crore for AI data centres (up to 50MW), as Intel also pledged €5bn to expand Ireland chip manufacturing. Geopolitics Hits Markets: European shares slipped as US-Iran tensions spooked investors; Brent jumped and earnings focus returned. Investor Sentiment: BofA’s survey showed global sentiment at the strongest since February, with investors leaning toward a “no landing” scenario and keeping semiconductors crowded. Rare Earth Security: Australia froze voting rights of China-linked investors at Northern Minerals over Browns Range rare earths influence concerns. Capital Markets & Policy: Cambodia’s securities market surged in H1 2026 with active investors up 64%; Egypt advanced a second tax incentive package with VAT relief to spur investment. Real Economy Deals: Livingway secured £36.4m BTR funding from Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance; Latvia is lining up 23 investors for Telia’s LMT/Tet stake sale. Cross-Border Investment: US executives toured Subic Bay Freeport in the Philippines to scout opportunities under the Luzon Economic Corridor.
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