AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInsolvency Watch: Coface says global business insolvencies jumped 12% in early 2026, with North America up 22%, and now expects a 6% rise worldwide for 2026 as Iran-war fallout feeds through via energy costs and uncertainty. Big Tech & Kids Online: UK PM Keir Starmer backs a sweeping ban on under-16s using major social platforms, plus tighter rules on gaming and livestreaming, aiming to “give kids their childhood back” despite doubts over enforceability. M&A Pressure on London: Peel Hunt boss Steven Fine warns of a “national disgrace” as foreign buyers snap up UK-listed firms at low valuations, arguing IPOs won’t replace the jobs and tax base being lost to takeovers. Energy & Markets: A US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is driving relief for global trade and energy prices, with G7 leaders meeting in Evian amid debt and growth warnings. UK Business Climate: Separate reporting highlights rising fraud and compliance strain on UK finance, while banks and regulators push harder on risk and data gaps.
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