AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoBanking Credit Trends: Kuwait’s banks kept expanding lending in H1 2026, with total utilized credit facilities rising 1.9% to KD 64.93bn by end-June, led by construction (+13%) and real estate (to KD 11.36bn). Policy & Regulation: Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation cut proposed 2027 health insurance rate increases, aiming to save consumers about $30m, as the market absorbs the loss of federal premium tax credits. Digital Finance for Inclusion: Moniepoint says it now supports 20m+ users monthly in Nigeria, processing $250bn+ in annual digital payments, and is pushing an all-in-one platform for small businesses and credit access. Development Finance: Nigeria’s Bank of Agriculture is repositioning around digital lending, farmer aggregation, mechanisation and value-chain financing to scale impact. Corporate Finance: Power Financial declared preferred-share dividends; multiple firms posted Q2 results or scheduled earnings calls, including Eldorado Gold, Hammond Power Solutions, and Alpine Banks of Colorado. Political Money: Alaskans vote Aug. 18 on restoring campaign contribution limits after years of uncapped giving.
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