AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCross-Border Banking: Fairfax’s $5.6-billion bid for a 60.72% stake in India’s IDBI Bank has cleared a key government hurdle, marking a major overseas banking investment by the Canadian firm. Major Projects: EverWind announced a $10-billion plan for a Nova Scotia AI data-centre campus and wind projects, with construction targeted to begin in phases from 2027. Energy Supply Chain: Hitachi Energy will invest $478.8 million in a London, Ont., factory—the first in Canada to make electrical-grade pressboard—with $30 million in federal support. Housing & Rates: September home sales fell as mortgage rates rose, while housing starts remained broadly flat; Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says energy prices add uncertainty to the rate outlook. Business Finance: RBC committed more than $70 million to Futurpreneur to support young and Indigenous entrepreneurs and help launch 2,350 businesses over five years. Fintech: Canadian company Pentiv, formerly Pineapple Financial, launched an AI platform for mortgage brokers and is eyeing U.S. expansion.
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