AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Capex Shock: Jefferies warns hyperscalers’ AI spending is driving up credit risk as Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Alphabet lift 2026 capital plans (Alphabet alone up $15B to $195B–$205B), rattling investors after Alphabet and Tesla reported negative free cash flow. SEBI Overhaul: India’s SEBI proposes major PMS reforms—overseas investing, simplified rules, and a new MF-only PMS framework—while also removing probate requirements for share and mutual fund transmission to speed inheritance claims. Investor-Friendly Immigration: South Africa expands its Trusted Employer Scheme to fast-track visas for accredited employers in priority sectors, aiming to reduce red tape for investor hiring. Energy Grid Spending: China’s State Grid tops 310B yuan in fixed-asset investment in H1, boosting transmission and renewable integration. Deal/Capital Markets: Organon shareholders approve Sun Pharma merger; Cadillac Mines upsizes its IPO to $385M with Agnico Eagle backing. Global Investment Push: Temasek targets up to €17B EMEA investments by 2029, including dual-use defence tech. Regional Growth Signals: PEZA greenlights ₱151.9B in investments in Jan–Jul, up 67%, tied to export-oriented manufacturing and job creation.
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