AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Sanctions: The EU adopted its 21st Russia sanctions package, freezing assets and barring funds for 94 Russian banks and major financial institutions, while adding dozens of entities including crypto operators. South Africa PIC Shake-up: Deputy chair David Masondo resigned as Public Investment Corporation board chair, citing the need to protect PIC funds and maintain confidence in public institutions. Car Finance Redress Prep: UK drivers are urged to track down old car finance agreements even as the FCA compensation scheme is paused after legal challenges. Investment Promotion Push (Caribbean): St. Maarten is moving to set up an Investment Promotion Agency, hiring Pinnacle Consultants to build the institutional framework. Banking & Deals (Africa/Asia): Centenary Bank deepened ties with Chinese investors in Uganda with tailored banking solutions; IndusInd Bank expects microfinance disbursements to accelerate from Q2FY27 and targets vehicle finance recovery. Markets & Macro: Brent reclaimed $100 as Middle East tensions lifted oil risk; Japan signaled “decisive action” as the yen slid near 40-year lows; South Africa’s rand hit worst major-currency performance after the SARB held rates at 7%. Tech/AI Finance: Jefferies flagged rising credit risks as hyperscalers fund AI capex with more debt, while Asian stocks slid on AI spending concerns. Startup Funding (Kenya): Kenya’s startup fundraising fell sharply in H1 as investors shifted toward profitability over rapid growth.
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