AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoM&A Watch: The US Justice Department has opened an in-depth antitrust review of Kone’s €29.4bn purchase of TK Elevator, a deal that would create the world’s biggest elevator maker and is expected to close in 2027 at the earliest. Geopolitical Risk: An OP Financial Group survey says 87% of large Finnish firms see higher business risk from geopolitics, with knock-on effects like delayed components, new export tariffs and bigger cybersecurity needs. Energy & Industry: Fortum has started modernising the turbine island at its Loviisa nuclear plant to boost output and keep the site running until 2050. Critical Minerals: Endomines reports Kuittila drilling results that point to gold plus tungsten and molybdenum, with a sharp tungsten grade jump tied to ore-sorting tests. Tech & Infrastructure: Allianz warns the AI-driven data centre boom is creating a new mix of construction, operational, climate and insurance risks—while expansion is accelerating in places including Finland. Security: Baltic GPS interference is rising fast, with longer and wider disruptions reported around the region, raising concerns for transport and navigation. Work & Migration: Finland’s embassy in New Delhi warns Indians about fake job offers for work in Finland, urging checks via Migri. Health Policy: A study finds pharmacists are broadly positive about electronic prescription transfers, but flags admin burdens and patient understanding gaps. Education: Finland’s new school year brings tighter mobile-phone rules and a push for more physical activity in primary schools.
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