AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOman CBDC Push: The Central Bank of Oman is tendering for an independent assessor to validate its CBDC feasibility, design and governance, with submissions due June 28—another step in its cautious, research-led digital finance drive. EU Trade Shield vs China: EU leaders backed stronger trade defences to counter a widening China goods deficit, tasking the Commission to expand its trade-defence toolbox while keeping “constructive dialogue” on the side. EU Budget Battle: Ahead of a Brussels summit, member states are split over the next long-term EU budget, with net payers led by Germany and the Netherlands pushing cuts that worry “Friends of Cohesion” countries. US Targets Germany Pharma: The U.S. launched a Section 301 investigation into Germany over alleged underpayment for innovative pharmaceuticals, with a docket opening and a public hearing planned for September. Mortgage Rules in France: A proposed law would let banks lend even when repayments exceed the 35% income cap, if borrowers still have enough “reste à vivre” to avoid excessive indebtedness. Banking/Markets: Cordiant Digital Infrastructure flagged resilient data-centre demand and rising NAV, while Accenture shares plunged after guidance and bookings missed expectations. Crypto Regulation: Malta’s regulator is exploring bringing parts of DeFi under MiCA’s orbit as the EU’s MiCA transition tightens.
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