AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMauritius–Chagos diplomacy: UK PM Andy Burnham heads to UNGA talks with Donald Trump while insisting Britain will secure the long-term operation of the Diego Garcia base, after Trump called the Chagos transfer a “big mistake”; Mauritius remains central as foreign ministers are set to meet. Digital finance & payments: PhonePe says it has received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank for two licences (Retail Payment Services/Card Schemes and Stored Value Facilities), marking its first overseas push beyond UPI. Trade digitisation in Mauritius: MCB completed Africa’s first electronic bill of exchange under Mauritian law, cutting trade-document turnaround from days to under an hour using electronic transferable records. Local capital markets: Goldman Sachs Investments Mauritius bought a stake in Lord’s Mark Industries as promoter sales help meet minimum public shareholding rules. Industry & logistics: LX Pantos Americas backs Virginia’s trade push via VMA26 sponsorship, linking supply-chain connectivity with port and trade growth. Tech/markets: STARTRADER expanded 24/7 CFD access with new USD instruments tied to Shanghai-listed DRAM and humanoid robotics names.
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