AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Infrastructure Push: SoftBank says it will invest up to €75bn in France to build 5 GW of AI data-centre capacity, starting with €45bn for 3.1 GW in Hauts-de-France by 2031, partnering with Schneider Electric—an eye-catching bet on power-hungry compute and a major signal for European tech investment. Corporate Finance & Markets: Reuters flags how Big Tech is issuing record corporate bonds across Europe and other non-US markets to fund AI infrastructure, with Alphabet and Amazon among the biggest drivers. Banking & Payments Tech: Estonia-based core banking provider Tuum appoints Gregor Dobbie as CEO, aiming to scale its AI-driven platform and expand implementations. Airline M&A Watch: US investor Castlelake says it’s considering a possible offer for easyJet, with no approach yet made to the board. Public Health Risk: Italy and Brazil investigate suspected Ebola cases tied to travel from the DRC/Uganda as recoveries continue in the outbreak zone in the DRC. Energy & Industry: Lhyfe and STRABAG sign a green hydrogen co-development deal in Germany, aligning with EU RFNBO hydrogen demand rules.
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