AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSeychelles Tech & Finance: VCG Markets has secured a Seychelles licence from the Seychelles Finance Services Authority, expanding its regulatory footprint as it pushes growth in emerging markets, with details on leverage and products still not disclosed. AI & Policy: An IMF paper estimates AI could raise Sub-Saharan Africa productivity by 0.2% to 2.1% cumulatively over the next decade, but says Nigeria’s current low adoption means gains may stay near the bottom unless policy, skills and infrastructure improve. Marine Science: A global study in Science Advances finds drifting fish aggregating devices affect more than half of the world’s protected marine areas, urging tighter limits, better tracking and stronger responsibility for retrieval. Ocean Safety Training: IOC-UNESCO trained tsunami facilitators across the North-West Indian Ocean, using the Tsunami Ready Indicators to strengthen local preparedness and response. Seychelles Food Research: Seychelles’ agriculture department hosted a visiting researcher exploring a Geographical Indication for Seychelles honey. Digital Travel Rules: South Africa is making its electronic travel authorisation programme permanent, with bonds up to USD 20,000 for some visa applicants under a new US policy. Crypto & Regulation: EU sanctions target crypto exchange HTX, while Seychelles-linked broker licensing and new trading app launches keep the region’s fintech momentum going.
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