AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFintech & Compliance: Airtel Money operator Airtel Mobile Commerce pledged tighter anti–money laundering and counter-terror financing controls as the IFC backs its planned London Stock Exchange listing with £67.2m. Digital Economy & Policy: President Wavel Ramkalawan and AU, Seychelles president push for investment and stronger governance to drive the digital economy, while Seychelles President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged turning water-sector commitments into bankable projects. Blue Economy & Conservation: A DiCaprio-backed debt-swap helped Seychelles expand protected ocean to 30% by 2020, and Tanzania is set to host COP12 for Western Indian Ocean marine conservation. Tourism & Travel Access: The UK’s ETA eligibility list names only Mauritius and Seychelles among African countries, potentially easing entry for their citizens. Finance & Markets: Absa became Africa’s first bank to offer institutional crypto custody in South Africa, targeting a $1.5bn market. Maritime Security: A report links Russia-trading “shadow fleet” tankers to a Hong Kong nominee structure, with Seychelles previously appearing in ownership chains. Seychelles in the Spotlight: Seychelles helped 17 stranded Indian fishermen after an engine failure, and local officials congratulated African Initiative on its third anniversary.
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