AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarkets Watch: Qatar’s QSE index fell 0.9% this week, dragged by industrial and real estate stocks as half-year results disappointed, while telecom and transport held up. Trade Talks: India’s commerce secretary said the US and India are in “regular contact” on a bilateral trade agreement, aiming for stability despite US tariff changes. Corporate Governance & Compliance: Australia’s KPMG scandal probe is widening, while the US Treasury permanently rescinded parts of corporate beneficial-ownership reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act, drawing criticism from anti-fraud groups. Business & Tech: Razorpay is pushing “ChatGPT-native” commerce, and Japan’s insurance regulator says risk-based underwriting is tightening corporate coverage terms. Energy & Climate: Corporate concern over a potentially very strong El Nino is rising, with firms focused on exposure and contingency planning. Local Business: Mumbai’s BMC iPad plan for corporators faces political pushback, and Bengaluru’s food safety raids found serious lapses across hotels and quick-commerce warehouses. Investors: New class-action deadlines continue for Bloom Energy, UWM Holdings, Insulet and Primoris.
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