AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoNepal Investment Push: Nepal overhauled rules to attract foreign capital, scrapping prior central-bank approval for repatriation and letting non-resident Nepalis access the secondary securities market. Oman Fixed-Income Boost: Muscat Stock Exchange reported bond and sukuk listings topping RO 589m, while extending trading hours to improve liquidity and price discovery. South Africa Market Support: Government updated progress on the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund, citing faster processing and verification for qualifying operators. Crypto Flows: US investors continued pulling back from spot Bitcoin ETFs, with May outflows reversing earlier inflows as BTC lagged equities. Iran Trading Surge: Tehran’s stock market saw an unprecedented day where no major index finished negative, as optimism returned on potential operational resumption. Middle East Shipping Risk: Qatar signaled the Hormuz maritime toll could be temporary if used to clear explosives, while rejecting any permanent consumer cost. AI & Compliance: Industry discussion highlighted how generative AI is reshaping financial crime and compliance, but reliability remains the sticking point. Lilly Obesity Update: Lilly shares jumped after trial results reinforced its obesity-drug momentum and intensified pressure on rivals.
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