AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarket Infrastructure & Investor Access: The Philippine Stock Exchange laid out nearly P2.9B in tech upgrades, including a new trading engine, clearing and central depository systems, plus disclosure and surveillance platforms, as it pushes to broaden foreign investor access. Corporate Dealmaking: Charter and Cox Communications completed their merger, expanding Spectrum’s footprint while planning a mostly customer-smooth transition and community-focused funding. Manufacturing & Jobs: Cleveland-Cliffs will invest $1B to modernize its Middletown Works steel plant with a $500M DOE grant, while Wiwynn’s $275M expansion in Socorro, Texas, targets 2,000 jobs for AI/cloud server work. Cross-Border Trade: Arizona business leaders visited South Korea to deepen semiconductor packaging partnerships, and Guam hosted a Japan inbound trade mission to open export channels for local products. Policy & Business Climate: SME Malaysia urged Budget 2027 to measure outcomes like productivity and exports, not just grants. Corporate Governance & Litigation: Delaware Chancery Court action seeks Astrid Pharma’s annual meeting; multiple securities class-action deadlines were flagged for investors in several companies. Safety & Regulation: UK insolvencies rose in July, and Cal/OSHA fined Blackbird Mountain Guides after a deadly Tahoe-area avalanche.
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