AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Finance: A global study of 178 fund managers says AI is set to reshape asset management operations within a year, but a data-quality gap (complete vs accurate) could decide who benefits. Payments & Expansion: ACI Worldwide and dLocal are bringing Brazil and Mexico’s most popular local payment methods to global merchants via one integration, aiming to cut friction in fragmented Latin America. Defense Tech: Autonomous Guard won a follow-on Asia order for counter-drone systems, including detection, jamming and interception, with delivery slated for late 2026. Climate & Nature Tech: Scientists are planting 30 million oysters in the Chesapeake Bay to restore water quality and marine life, with 19 million already in place. Energy & Policy: Malaysia says it will tightly assess data centre projects to protect electricity and water supply, while pushing local vendor development and local-content rules. Space Debris Watch: Jodrell Bank helped demonstrate using radio telescopes to track high-orbit space junk, expanding how debris can be monitored. Renewables: The IEA projects renewables will keep climbing in 2026, with solar set to overtake wind as a top growth driver. Reading Habit Push: Singapore’s ReadSG uses daily reading “coins” that can be exchanged for cash to fight short-form content habits.
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