AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIran FX Moves: Iran has started selling foreign currency via four banks (Mellat, Tejarat, Saderat, Saman), letting adults buy up to $10,000, as the toman hits fresh lows. Africa Investment Push: Egypt’s Alamein Africa Forum opened with calls for more investment, trade and technology across Africa, with Afreximbank urging reform of global financial rules that “score” African institutions as weak. Local Capital Theme: African leaders at the forum backed greater use of homegrown finance to cut reliance on external funding, while Egypt highlighted that 85% of private-sector transactions involve non-African firms. Trade & Industry: AfCFTA’s automotive push shifts from rules to investment, production and jobs, linking vehicle assembly with tyres, batteries and other components. UAE-UK Finance Risk: Reports say the UAE could cancel major UK investments after Manchester City’s Premier League guilty verdict. Middle East Travel Retail: Oliver Wyman says Middle East travel retail is still leading on sales per passenger, despite geopolitical disruption. Diplomacy & Deals: T&T will open its first Middle East embassy in the UAE, after a reciprocal investment promotion agreement.
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