AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Supreme Court Campaign Finance: The court struck down federal limits on coordinated party spending, a 6-3 shift that could reshape how US elections are funded and organized. Trump Crypto Disclosure: Trump’s latest ethics filing points to crypto as a major income driver, citing roughly $1.2B in 2025 earnings tied to World Liberty Financial and licensing deals. World Bank Financing: The World Bank approved $700M for Jordan to spur private investment, jobs, and green/digital transition reforms. Uganda Infrastructure Deal: Uganda signed a €110.5M agreement with Standard Chartered to finance a northeast road project. Student Loan Confusion: US aid administrators are scrambling as new graduate loan caps near, with court guidance on “professional programs” still creating uncertainty. Pakistan Shariah Shift: Pakistan unveiled a plan to move toward a fully Shariah-compliant financial system by 2028, with existing debts protected. Banking & Climate Backlash: Reports allege major banks increased fossil-fuel financing and weakened decarbonization commitments. UAE Housing Finance: Sobha Realty signed an MoU with National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain to offer preferential mortgages for off-plan purchases. India RBI & Microfinance: RBI data shows microfinance credit is recovering after seven quarters, even as borrower numbers keep shrinking. Taiwan Corporate Governance: Cathay Financial will bar senior executives from outside roles after a regulatory breach tied to an external directorship.
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