AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Geopolitics: Russia and China are building a parallel energy system that sidesteps Western control, with the proposed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline seen as a direct threat to U.S. LNG exporters. Sustainable Finance: Qatar International Islamic Bank says Sustainable Fitch confirmed full alignment of its 2024 Sustainable Sukuk proceeds, with QR2.85bn allocated to eligible green and social projects. Productive Finance Push: Hana Institute of Finance and partners urged closer coordination between industrial policy and private capital, arguing “productive finance” should back both advanced tech and broader manufacturing. Crypto Regulation: Ghana’s central bank ordered banks to stop supporting unauthorised fiat-currency crypto wallet services. Tax Administration Reform: Pakistan’s Finance Bill 2026 introduces Section 47AAA to force independent scrutiny before tax appeals go to higher courts. Public Finance & Safety Nets: Sri Lanka launched a monthly Rs. 5,000 allowance for differently-abled university students, including backdated payments. Ukraine War Costs: Ukraine plans nearly €30bn more defence spending in 2026, with wages and equipment taking the biggest shares. Banking & Governance: We Energies and data center developers asked regulators to loosen collateral protections tied to new data center rate structures.
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