AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFintech Banking Expansion: Augustus, a German payments startup building a de novo U.S. bank, raised $180M in a Series B and is pushing for direct access to U.S. dollar clearing rails—aiming to cut out intermediary partners if its OCC charter moves forward. Digital Identity & Fraud: Jumio reported strong Q2 growth, expanding “identity intelligence” beyond static checks with global digital ID acceptance across 60+ territories and continuous risk analysis. Health in the Americas: A PAHO study estimates nearly 470M people in North and South America live with a neurological disorder, highlighting uneven access to long-term care. Energy Storage in the UK: ENGIE commissioned two 50 MW/100 MWh battery storage projects in Scotland, using its AI optimization platform to participate in balancing markets. Aerospace for LATAM Defense: Embraer and Saab agreed a framework to potentially produce 20 additional Gripen fighters in Brazil, adding assembly capacity in São Paulo. Sustainable Forests: Brazil’s Amazon deforestation is still at a decade low, but experts warn soy-driven risk after the Amazon Soy Moratorium ended, with a Science paper projecting 1.4M hectares at risk over 10 years. AI Governance Push: WAICO says it’s advancing AI governance for developing countries, focusing on standards and data governance. Travel Tech & Payments: Qubic integrated with Alchemy Pay, enabling QUBIC purchases in 173 countries via card and local payment rails like Brazil’s PIX and Mexico’s SPEI.
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