AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMauritius Fintech: Mauritius has launched a 2026–2030 National Fintech Strategy to grow its fintech ecosystem, with six pillars covering regulation, digital infrastructure and cybersecurity, talent, innovation and market growth, international collaboration, and financial inclusion with consumer protection. AI for Africa Connectivity: Google says its Johannesburg Cloud Region could add $90.6bn to Africa’s economy and support nearly 315,000 jobs by 2030, unveiling five AI initiatives plus a Digital Exchange Port to boost resilience and connectivity. Digital Payments Cross-Border: India’s UPI goes live in Greece via Eurobank and NPCI International Payments, enabling instant, low-cost transfers and adding Greece to a growing list that includes Mauritius. Ocean Science: A tour of the UN-flagged research vessel MV Dr Fridtjof Nansen highlights cutting-edge marine and fisheries research at Our Ocean Conference. Climate Tech: An AI-based study estimates about 64,000 square miles of coral reefs could remain resilient to climate change by 2050, with key hotspots mapped across several countries. Local Business & Finance: Siris Broker launched in Mauritius as an FSC-licensed CFD/FX platform with an AI-powered “Siris Vault” for market intelligence. Regional Tech Economy: EBC Financial Group renewed its Oxford economics partnership to widen access to economic research via webinars.
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