AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoItalian Business & Policy: Italy’s SME succession “buyer-favouring” shift is starting to show: the long-expected retirement wave is real, but deal multiples have softened, meaning sellers may not get the premium many planned for. Local Economy & Costs: Rising costs are squeezing small firms in the Mohawk Valley, with chambers and lawmakers pushing for practical relief as inflation hits gas, food, power, housing and healthcare. Payments & Fintech: Spondula opened an invite-only beta for global payments using simple “S-handles,” aiming to cut out bank details and speed cross-border transfers for freelancers, creators and merchants. Digital Identity & Media: Ealixir is expanding in Italy’s publishing space via a 24-month partnership with Affaritaliani for Rome and Lazio editorial and advertising operations, with Milan expansion under review. Tech for SMEs: EU-iNSPIRE is building a Europe-wide cybersecurity workforce pipeline (AI + cyber insurance included) with a four-year education ecosystem running to 2028. Energy & Industry: HVAC pump demand is forecast to keep growing on energy efficiency and variable-speed tech, with testing capacity expanding in Italy.
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