AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMauritius in the spotlight: A US senator flagged China-linked pressure on countries restricting Taiwanese presidential flights, citing cases including Mauritius and Madagascar where airspace clearance was reportedly revoked, raising concerns for international travellers. Payments & investment access: India’s UPI hit ~145 billion transactions in H1 FY27 (+27%) worth Rs 177 lakh crore (+20%), but an EY report says hundreds of millions use UPI while far fewer invest in equities and mutual funds—mainly due to perceived complexity, volatility and limited trusted guidance. Africa markets: Nigeria’s stock market led Africa in dollar returns with a 75.5% YTD gain over nine months, while Mauritius’ exchange fell 5.63% in dollar terms. Regulatory enforcement: India’s RBI compounded a FEMA case against BPTP and directors over 2007-08 foreign investment structures, imposing about ₹4.84 crore. Shipping costs: Durban’s VLSFO/HSFO “Hi5” spread surged to $308/mt as VLSFO prices jumped and HSFO supply stayed tight. Local business angle: Startrader Financial Markets (Mauritius) lifted client fund insurance cover to $30m from 1 Oct 2026.
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