AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCorporate Debt & AI Buildout: Reuters reports “hyperscalers” are issuing big corporate bonds outside the U.S., including record-size Alphabet deals in currencies like the Canadian dollar, as Big Tech funds massive AI infrastructure spending and hedges currency risk. M&A / Take-Private in Canada: Information Services Corporation (ISC) says it has started mailing its circular ahead of a June 26 vote to take the company private via a Plenary Americas deal at CAD$51/share (about CAD$1.2B enterprise value). Canadian Poverty & EI Coverage: Food Banks Canada argues employment insurance no longer fits today’s gig and part-time-heavy labour market, warning eligibility rules leave many households exposed. Banking & Market Risk Watch: The Bank of Canada flags rising vulnerabilities even as the system stays resilient, with markets potentially more prone to sharp corrections amid global and AI-related stresses. Tech for Finance Teams: Sage expands Sage Intacct with AI and automation for receivables, payables (3-way matching), purchasing approvals, and an AI gateway for integrations. Mining & Capital Markets: Allied Gold’s C$5.5B acquisition by Zijin clears Canada under the Investment Canada Act, while Focus Graphite advances an RF shielding graphite LOI tied to defence-grade testing. World Cup Business Angle: FIFA’s India broadcast rights deal with Zee lands just days before the 2026 tournament across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with financial terms undisclosed.
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