AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPhilippines–China AML Probe: The Duterte impeachment trial in Manila is widening into possible China-linked funding flows, after AMLC testimony said CALE88 Foods received over P319m from China-linked entities, while defense pushed back on whether it was state-sourced; the National Security Council is set to assess any national security implications. Nepal–FX Liberalisation: Nepal’s central bank (NRB) eased foreign investment limits for banks and financial institutions, allowing more exposure to highly liquid foreign government bonds and adding flexibility for hedging foreign-currency risk. India Growth Boost: The World Bank lifted India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1% on resilient domestic demand and stronger exports, while flagging risks from rainfall shortfalls and global uncertainty. AI Arms Race: France’s Mistral unveiled its 1-trillion-parameter open-weight ML4 (“Le Chonk”), pitching cybersecurity and finance strengths as open-model competition intensifies with China. Pacific Climate Finance Access: Pacific disability advocates say climate finance remains out of reach due to inaccessible grant terms and formats, calling for simpler, disability-friendly funding. Russia Digital Ruble Uptake: Russia’s digital ruble accounts surged past 220,000 in the first month, far above the central bank’s forecast, as BRICS explores digital-currency links. Banking Risk Watch: Office CMBS delinquency rates jumped again to 12.2%, a fresh stress signal as “extend-and-pretend” risks loom.
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