AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoItalian Defense Deals: Italy’s defense supply chain is getting a fresh capital push: in 48 hours, deals involving Tekne (anti-drone shields and EMP), Deas (public-sector cybersecurity) and T-Defense (defense assets spun off from Tinexta) signal growing trust in Italian tech by Italian, European and US-backed investors. SME Finance & Regulation: A legal deep-dive warns non-EU banks buying EU loans may still face “lending” scrutiny under CRD VI, even when loans are fully drawn—so local regulator views matter. Business Growth & M&A: Bending Spoons says it will report Q2 results on Aug. 13 and is moving fast on acquisitions, including its plan to buy Airtable for about $1.28B. Digital Commerce Trust: A new index flags that in web ads, authorized inventory resold via arbitrage fell to 15.3% in Q2 (from 20.8% in Q1), with Italy down 9 points. Local Economy: Italy’s beach tourism remains under pressure, with “the battle for the beaches” highlighting how rules and access shape small operators’ margins.
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