AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoSanctions & Crypto: The US sanctioned Iran’s biggest crypto exchange, Nobitex, accusing it of helping the Iranian government and IRGC dodge Western sanctions via a parallel payments network. FX & Savings Products: Pakistan’s central bank expanded Naya Pakistan Certificates so overseas Pakistanis can invest in Saudi Riyal and UAE Dirham, with returns up to 7.50% for five-year tenors. Stablecoins in MENA: Ripple rolled out its USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD to Türkiye through new partners, adding to the region’s fast-growing stablecoin rails. Energy & Markets: Oil steadied after Israel paused Lebanon strikes, but Iran ceasefire uncertainty kept risk elevated; euro-zone inflation also rose to 3.2% as energy costs feed through. Banking Risk Watch: A Morningstar DBRS note says the Iran war hasn’t materially changed US banks’ provisioning in Q1, while Europe and Australia took a more cautious stance. GCC Finance Legalities: GCC loan documentation is under the spotlight as geopolitics raise questions on force majeure, utilization conditions, and material adverse change clauses. Macro Pressure: Iran’s inflation hit WWII-era levels (77.2% in May), underscoring how Strait of Hormuz disruptions can quickly spill into regional costs and currencies.
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