AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: Separate U.S. talks with Canada and Mexico are being used to pressure CUSMA renewal, as Washington moves ahead with 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods effective Aug. 19, with Carney signaling faster negotiations after the tariff “hammer.” Markets & Regulation: The Canadian Securities Administrators has opened a broad consultation to modernize public-company rules, including whether venture vs. non-venture categories still make sense for proportionate disclosure and capital-raising. Fintech & Crypto: Keeta and LayerZero say they’re bringing tokenized bank deposits to public blockchains via regulated settlement infrastructure, while Coinbase plans to launch crypto derivatives for Canadian clients soon. Banking/Payments Tech: i2c names a new CFO and Chief Client Officer to push its next global growth phase in banking and payments. Energy & Infrastructure: Canada is funding the Prince Edward Island–New Brunswick interconnection expansion (PEI Energy Corp.) to support a stronger Maritime electricity grid. Agribusiness: JGL Commodities will acquire a Saskatchewan grain terminal near Marengo to expand storage and producer access to markets. Corporate Finance: CSA consultations and multiple ETF/split-corp distribution announcements dominated the income-investor feed.
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