AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIsrael’s Sanctions Debate: The Bank of Israel rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s suggestion that cryptocurrency could help the country withstand sanctions, saying it cannot bypass them and urging Israel to protect ties with key trading partners. AI in Wealth Management: JPMorgan is using AI to speed up client onboarding and investment research in its EMEA private bank, while planning to grow adviser headcount by 10% to 15% over the next three to five years. Robinhood’s Gulf Expansion: The trading platform has secured DFSA authorization and plans a Middle East launch from Dubai in 2027; customer access will depend on product approvals and terms. GCC Investment: At Doha’s World Investment Forum, Gulf officials proposed deeper industrial coordination, joint investment, data-centre and AI development, and new logistics links to expand intra-GCC trade. Egypt’s Funds: The country’s investment funds reported net assets above EGP 500 billion in the third quarter of 2026. Regional Outlook: The IMF forecasts a 1.3% contraction in GDP across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan in 2026.
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