AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCrypto Sanctions Evasion: A Financial Times report says Iran’s central bank has “quietly encouraged” crypto channels, with traders using bitcoin and domestic exchanges to settle cross-border payments as the rial weakens. Energy Shock & Markets: Oil jumped after Saudi shut a key East-West pipeline amid Houthi attacks and a vessel strike near the Strait of Hormuz; the move is feeding inflation fears and supporting a stronger dollar. Iraq Budget Push: Iraq’s finance ministry plans to submit the 2027 federal budget bill to parliament on Oct. 15, after gaps in 2025 and no enforceable 2026 budget. Central Banking Watch: Pakistan’s SBP held its policy rate at 11.5% as Middle East tensions keep oil and inflation risks elevated. Banking Deal: ABB Bank completed a controlling-stake acquisition of Uzbekistan’s Davr Bank, launching “ABB Davr” as a universal bank. FinTech Talent: Egypt’s CBE named winners of “FinTech Got Talent,” including a child-focused AI financial literacy platform and SME payroll/short-term financing tools. Regional Talks Delayed: Oman postponed Iran-Gulf talks on Hormuz, citing conditions not yet right.
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