AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNigeria Banking: JPMorgan is seeking approval to launch a merchant bank in Nigeria by year-end, potentially giving major businesses another route to international financing; the plan is not a retail banking expansion. Zenith Bank reported first-half pre-tax profit of N637.6bn and proposed a higher interim dividend, while expanding its branch and PoS networks. Digital Payments: Volante Technologies and Circle are helping banks test USDC payments and settlement within existing systems, without a separate digital-asset platform. Financial Cooperation: The UAE and Syrian central banks signed an agreement covering fintech, payment systems, supervision and consumer protection. Fintech Outlook: Nomura cut PB Fintech’s target price to Rs1,100 and lowered profit forecasts, citing proposed insurance commission rules and the possible exit from its POSP business. Market Risks: The IMF warned that tokenized markets could amplify financial risks.
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