AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBusiness Disruptions: Eftpos outages affected South Island supermarkets, pharmacies and council services, with Paymark investigating connectivity problems involving Spark. Jobs and Growth: KPMG Australia is preparing to cut up to 400 more jobs as consulting revenue falls and weak economic conditions delay client spending. New Zealand’s Warehouse Group, meanwhile, is targeting $100 million in operating profit within three to five years, backed by store improvements and expansion. Investment: Bahrain says four projects have secured $3.89 billion in investment, including aviation, logistics and technology ventures. Saudi Aramco is also taking a 49% stake in AI firm Humain for $2.6 billion plus assets. Markets and Economy: AI-related spending concerns are fueling a tech selloff, with investors seeking protection against further losses. Egypt signed a $1 billion World Bank financing deal to support reforms aimed at improving competition and attracting private investment. Banking: Westpac reported a 1% decline in annual net profit to A$6.8 billion amid an uncertain economic backdrop.
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