AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCurrency Rules: India’s central bank cut the limit for unhedged rupee currency derivatives from $100 million to $5 million, barred rebooking cancelled contracts and required a 20% reserve for specified positions. Market Oversight: EU finance ministers agreed to give ESMA direct supervision of some major cross-border market operators, subject to further legislative approval. Government Bonds: Lagos opened a bond offer of up to N200 billion, with a 10-year term and indicative annual coupons of 16.50%–16.75%; proceeds will fund infrastructure. Business Finance: Malaysia raised financing facilities and guarantees for smaller firms to RM57 billion under its 2027 budget, up from RM50 billion. Investor Confidence: Nigeria’s central bank governor said net external reserves reached $46 billion, supporting FX stability and investor confidence. Trade & Investment: China and the EU agreed to manage trade differences through dialogue, including on electric vehicles, while Oman signed investment agreements worth more than $1.4 billion across several sectors.
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