AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOman Banking Leadership: Bank Nizwa named Tariq Atiq as CEO, betting on digital and SME momentum to power its next growth phase. Inflation Pressure: CPI jumped to 3.8% in the US, with energy driving the rise and core services still firm—bad news for small businesses already squeezed on costs. Egypt Social Finance: Nasser Social Bank drafted FY 2026/27 funding of EGP 44.7bn to expand social protection and microfinance, with a push into digital and retail SME lending. Middle East Energy Shock Spillover: Reports tie higher prices and demand softness in parts of industry to the Iran-related conflict, keeping uncertainty front and center for operators. SME Support via Policy: South Africa’s transport ministry is exploring a hybrid funding model for the Road Accident Fund, signaling more pressure on how fuel levies and benefits are structured. Business Watch: Vallourec flagged shipping delays and invoicing timing in key Middle East markets, while Wix reported strong Q1 growth powered by its AI platform.
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