AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoECB tokenisation push: The ECB has launched Pontes, letting banks settle tokenized-asset trades in central-bank money, and plans to invest part of its own funds in tokenized securities via the platform. Data-centre transparency: The European Commission advanced a delegated rule for data centres (500 kW+), requiring an A–G label covering energy efficiency and water use, aiming to make “digital sovereignty” match energy responsibility. Arctic energy standoff: The EU will keep opposing new Arctic oil and gas drilling despite Norway’s pressure to soften the ban. Sanctions update: EU ambassadors agreed to lift sanctions on Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, while renewing broader Russia-linked sanctions for three years. Markets & macro: Europe stocks rose as oil prices fell and inflation worries eased, with the Stoxx 600 up about 1.1% by close. Corporate finance: Societe Generale lifted its profit outlook and pledged €21bn in shareholder payouts; Volkswagen warned its 2026 operating margin will be near 1%, exposing pressure from China and EV margins. Crypto basics: A guide highlighted why crypto trades show two Bitcoin prices (bid/ask) and how spreads hit instantly.
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