AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNetherlands blocks US takeover of vital digital identity provider: The Dutch government has stopped Kyndryl’s bid to acquire Solvinity, citing “risk to public interest,” adding pressure to transatlantic tech ties and keeping DigiD-related infrastructure under local control. Caribbean fintech access: St. Maarten’s finance minister says a new payment services supervision ordinance is the first step toward letting international providers like PayPal and Revolut operate on the island. Curaçao climate planning: The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) published a policy note urging National Adaptation Plans, with focus on governance, cross-sector coordination, and integrating adaptation into budgets. EU trade and sustainability fight: The European Commission is under fire after moving to drop leather from the EU deforestation rules, despite internal research linking leather supply chains to forest loss. Visa processing scrutiny in Europe: EU authorities flagged concerns over VFS Global visa centres, with reports raising questions about mishandling and misleading fees. Dutch security and cyber enforcement: Dutch police seized 800 servers used by Russian hackers to attack Europe, underscoring ongoing cyber threats. Business and markets: Bankruptcies fell 12% in April year-on-year, while Dutch and European investors continue to weigh geopolitics and energy price swings.
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