AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOpen Banking & Cash Management Wins: QNB Group picked up two ABF Wholesale Banking Awards for its Qatar open banking initiative and cash management leadership, highlighting API-based connectivity for transfers, bill payments and real-time account data. Saudi Sukuk Mandate: Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC) has mandated banks for a Reg S dual-tranche USD sukuk (5.5-year and 10-year), with investor meetings starting July 6 and government guarantee support. Crypto Regulation Shock: Binance paused crypto trading in France after MiCA licensing setbacks, leaving users able to withdraw but disabling spot and margin trading. Market Micro-Moves: OPEC+ agreed to raise August oil quotas by 188,000 bpd as Hormuz shipping normalizes; European shares edged up while oil slipped. Real Assets Platform Launch: Arada launched Arada Capital in ADGM to manage institutional-grade real estate funds, targeting $5bn AUM over four years. Cross-Border Payments/Fintech: Emirates NBD and Techstars partnered to accelerate enterprise AI and fintech solutions across MENAT. Geopolitics With Finance Spillovers: Indonesia and Singapore said the Malacca Strait will stay “accessible” as Iran’s shipping fees raise energy transit concerns.
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