AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMiddle East Recovery Finance: Lebanon’s Finance Minister Yassine Jaber toured South Lebanon after the ceasefire, assessing damage in Tyre and Nabatieh and pushing reconstruction plans—rubble clearing, telecom repairs, and options like prefabs and rental help to enable residents’ return. Capital Markets & Inclusion: Oman said its capital market raised over OMR7bn in financing from 2021–2025, while Deloitte warned India’s MSME credit access remains stuck at just 14% despite digital finance growth. Public Finance & Policy: Bulgaria’s Finance Minister called the 2026 state budget draft “realistic,” and Pakistan’s finance adviser said central government debt growth slowed to 5% in FY26, citing improved sustainability. Corporate/Market Moves: Info Edge named veteran CFO Himanshu Agarwal as its new finance chief; Geojit reiterated BUY calls on Bharti Airtel and DMart. Risk & Regulation: FATF flagged rising terrorist financing risks via social media and messaging platforms, and Saudi approved a law to manage seized and confiscated assets in money-laundering and terrorism cases. Personal Finance & Consumer Impact: Heathrow cut profit forecasts by nearly £150m as Middle East conflict hits travel demand; India also flagged July 1 changes for ITR deadlines, Aadhaar email updates, and SBI credit card reward tweaks.
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