AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI and Competitiveness: Puerto Rico business leaders discussed how artificial intelligence is reshaping competition at a San Juan forum hosted by the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce and Citi. Banking: The Puerto Rico International Banks Association warned the Federal Reserve that a proposed payment-account framework could limit local institutions’ access to the U.S. payment system. Banesco USA named Humberto González to lead corporate banking on the island. Tourism Investment: Aman Group plans a resort and branded residences at Cabo Rojo’s $2 billion Esencia development, which has drawn community concerns over pressure on power and water infrastructure. Energy: Sunrun says its Puerto Rico virtual power plant now links nearly 70,000 home batteries, helping supply the grid during a recent stretch of extreme heat. Separately, the energy regulator approved $4.015 million for environmental work at two Genera-operated plants, while holding back another $3.285 million pending a review of federal funding options. Senators have also proposed a fund to cushion consumers from sharp electricity-rate increases. Corporate Results: EVERTEC reported 24% revenue growth in the third quarter.
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