AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFinancial Regulation: Elev8 secures a Securities Dealer Licence from Seychelles’ Financial Services Authority, signalling deeper compliance and governance as it expands its Seychelles brokerage footprint. US Immigration Policy: The US makes its permanent visa bond programme official, raising the maximum refundable bond to $20,000 for citizens of 30 African countries (with 24 exempt), a move aimed at reducing overstays. Regional Integration: South Africa prepares to host the 46th SADC summit in Durban, with leaders set to focus on industrialisation, infrastructure, food security and regional integration—Seychelles is among the 16 member states. Tourism & Trade: Seychelles Tourism Board brings back veteran marketer David Germain as Dedicated Representative for the Americas and Canada, while Cable & Wireless Seychelles celebrates eShop and FIFA World Cup promotion winners. Housing Development: NBCC (India) inks a landmark deal for the Île Aurore Housing Project—1,008 affordable homes—funded via a $75m Indian EXIM Bank line of credit. Digital & Cyber Risk: INTERPOL flags rising cyber threats across Africa, including Kenya’s sharp SIM-swap fraud surge and Ethiopia’s digital vulnerability ranking.
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