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Banking’s pivot to brokerage: JPMorgan’s chief has warned he may pull a £3bn UK investment if Labour turns “hostile to banks,” as lenders push for more fee-driven wealth and investment services. Industrial investment momentum: Wales’ 7 Steel UK is set for nearly £100m in upgrades, including a hydrogen-ready furnace, while Oman’s be’ah is pitching new local manufacturing opportunities to cut import dependence. AI talent arms race: China’s MiniMax launched its “10x Team” program with six-figure monthly pay to recruit top experts for AI model work, and UiPath rolled out “coding agents” integration aimed at keeping agent-generated automation inside enterprise controls. Funds and deal flow: Egypt’s investment funds hit EGP 410.6bn NAV in Q1 2026, up sharply from December, signaling growing appetite for regulated fund products. Small business spotlight: Kansas’ Bright Minds Academy won an SBA-backed National Small Business Week award, underscoring how local operators are leveraging financing and support to scale.

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