AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRenewables Finance Deal: IRENA teamed up with Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) to expand credit insurance and risk-mitigation for renewable projects via the ETAF platform, aiming to unlock more funding in the Middle East and GCC. Iran Banking Trust Shock: Iranian customers at major banks including Bank Melli and Bank Sepah reported unexplained losses from accounts, with officials citing cyberattacks while critics point to asset freezes and seizures. US Sanctions on Iran Fuel/Shadow Banking: OFAC sanctioned a network shipping Iranian LPG disguised as Omani gas, using UAE/China front firms and shadow banking links to move hundreds of millions. Energy Security in Focus: EBRD said it will keep scaling support for conflict-affected economies across Ukraine and the Middle East, including liquidity for businesses in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and the West Bank/Gaza. Iraq Power Backup Shift: With grid outages and Iran gas disruptions, more Iraqis are turning to home solar to cut reliance on costly generators. Market/Policy Signals: Indonesia’s central bank and finance ministry agreed to boost yields on Indonesian assets to attract portfolio inflows and support the rupiah. Tech & Compliance Hiring: Israeli startup Mine hired former Match Group privacy executive Ron De Jesus to lead privacy strategy and trust as it expands AI governance offerings.
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