AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI and Regulation: Australia has accepted recommendations for mandatory reporting of serious AI misbehavior and cyber incidents, as businesses expand the use of AI agents. Gilbert + Tobin says AI is freeing staff for client work rather than cutting jobs. Rates and Inflation: U.S. inflation rose to 4% in October, prompting Fed officials to consider faster rate hikes that could raise borrowing costs for households and companies. Malaysia’s Growth: The World Bank expects domestic demand to support growth in the second half of 2026, but warns trade tensions and weaker global demand pose risks. Malaysia’s economy minister says small businesses need better-quality financing to lift productivity, wages and competitiveness. Insurance: India’s life insurers increased October new-business premiums 26% to 42,914 crore rupees, even as policy volumes fell, with group plans driving much of the growth. Deals: PharmaLogic agreed to buy Lantheus’s radiopharmaceutical manufacturing business and New Jersey facility, expanding its capacity for drug development and supply.
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