AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Transition Finance: Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional (TNB) drew heavy demand for RM2.5bn in 2026 sukuk—RM1bn solar and RM1.5bn hydro—both oversubscribed by 5x, signaling strong appetite for bankable renewables as NETR targets RM1.2–1.3tn over 25 years. Digital Payments & Tokenization: Qatar Central Bank enabled cash withdrawals and balance checks on ATMs using tokenization for its national card “HIMYAN” via Apple Pay, aiming to boost security and convenience. Crypto Security: Ethereum sandwich bot Jaredfromsubway.eth lost $7.5m after an attacker used a counter-MEV setup with fake tokens/pools to trick automated approvals and drain funds. Fintech Regulation (Nigeria): Nigeria’s telco group ALTON backed CBN’s plan to localize payment transaction data on servers from Jan 1, 2027, citing sovereignty, lower latency, and reduced retrieval costs. AI & Markets: Microsoft’s AI-first spending push continues to shape investor sentiment, while Anthropic’s “Fable 5/Mythos” rollout was pulled after a US ban on foreign access. Telecom (Nepal): Nepal’s regulator says 5G frequency allocation is finalized and a spectrum auction is next, with operators ready to launch in major cities once spectrum is awarded.
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