AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIslamic Finance Regulation: AAOIFI regulators are pushing mandatory certifications and harmonised “fit and proper” rules after a shortage of professionals fluent in both technical finance and Sharia governance. Banking & Markets: Bank ABC’s ABC Labs won Global Finance’s innovation award for AI-driven productivity gains, while global stocks rebounded as the dollar hit a one-year peak and investors digested chip earnings ahead of Fed-rate expectations. Sovereign Debt & FX: Brazil plans up to $735m in its first panda bond issuance to deepen yuan funding channels and test sovereign debt demand in China. Asia Policy Push: Japan unveiled a growth strategy targeting 370tn yen total investment through 2040, led by AI and semiconductors, alongside pharma and gaming. Regional Investment Promotion: Hanoi will host an investment promotion event June 29 with a 100-year master plan and project approvals, and Vietnam revised its 2030 financial strategy to lift revenue targets and development spending. Africa Payments & Inclusion: Nigeria’s finance ministry floated an Africa-wide cross-border payment card to cut intermediary currency conversions, while eTranzact expanded agent networks in Ogun to widen access to digital services. Corporate/Deal Moves: Roofsol Energy secured INR 260 crore for solar IPP and C&I projects, and South Korea launched a $150bn Korea-US shipbuilding financing alliance.
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