AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSharia Private Markets Launch: Record Asset Management launched “Record Amanah,” a Sharia-compliant private markets and private equity platform for institutional investors, built with Khalij Group and aimed at growing demand for Islamic-structured deals. Settlement Deadline: Canada’s Berger Montague extended the Ithaca Energy securities settlement claim deadline, with eligible investors urged to file online by Aug. 11 (extended to Aug. 20 for submissions). Gulf Investment Push: UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2026 message to Bahrain: strengthen the investment climate and target high-value sectors like AI, data centres and semiconductors. AI Capital Plan: Singapore’s Temasek said it targets lifting AI exposure to as much as 15% from 6% over five years, while portfolio value hit a record S$518bn. Tokenized Finance Upgrade: SS&C plans digital cash settlement for tokenized investment trades using regulated cash forms, including stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits. Market Mood: European shares slipped as Middle East tensions rattled investors and tech sentiment stayed mixed. UK Nuclear Industrial Strategy: HVM Catapult opened a consultation to help manufacturers capture over £100bn of UK civil and defence nuclear investment. Investment Risk Watch: A Tanzania study warns Gen Z is being swayed by “finfluencers,” raising concerns about unqualified advice.
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