AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInstant Payments Upgrade: Iceland’s króna is set to join the ECB/Seðlabanki Íslands TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) system in 2028, making instant retail payments settle in central bank money and aligning Iceland’s rails with SEPA practices. Data Centre Power Deal: Borealis Data Center signed a 12MW long-term PPA with Landsvirkjun to expand its Blönduós campus, betting on growing AI and high-performance computing demand. Whaling Poll: A new survey for the Iceland Nature Conservation Association finds 41% of Icelanders oppose fin whale hunting versus 33% in support, with younger people and women more likely to oppose. Corporate Results: Samherji reported higher FY2025 profit and earnings, helped by strong whitefish pricing and sales, while also advancing land-based salmon farming financing. Transport & Tech: Iceland still has about 6,000 mobile devices flagged as unable to reliably call 112 after 2G/3G shutdowns, raising safety concerns. EU Health Approval: The European Commission approved MSD’s Keytruda plus Padcev for cisplatin-ineligible adults with resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer, including in Iceland. Energy Security: Iceland pledged €550,000 toward Ukraine’s energy restoration and support fund after the “Energy Ramstein” meeting in Gdańsk.
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