AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCorporate Leadership Moves: Keurig Dr Pepper Canada names Iannick Melançon and Ryan Bahadur to run its split coffee and beverage businesses as it prepares to separate into two companies. Small Business Resilience: Mastercard’s Dreamonomics Report finds Canadian SMEs still chase growth, but 72% now prioritize stability and predictability, with more focus on customer relationships and risk avoidance. Markets Under Pressure: Treasury yields hit the highest level in nearly 20 years as oil climbs on Middle East tensions; U.S. stocks slid again, with investors bracing for the Fed decision. Trade Tensions: B.C. firms brace for fresh pain as Canada’s counter-tariffs take effect, warning of job losses in softwood and broader spillovers across supply chains. Health Coverage for Employers: Georgia launches “Georgia Access For Business,” letting employers contribute a fixed, tax-free amount employees use to pick individual ACA-compliant plans. Crypto Policy Watch: Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin says the Clarity Act could have a large positive impact on crypto and the global economy. Corporate Accountability Clash: Canada’s trade deal with Ecuador expands investor protections while scrapping its corporate accountability ombuds, drawing criticism from civil society. Dealmaking & Finance: Flag Ship Acquisition signs a definitive merger agreement with Bluechip & Co., while Wells Fargo signals stronger 2026 loan growth amid steady credit trends.
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