AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoColombia Runoff Watch: Colombia’s presidential race is heading to a polarized runoff after a crime-focused candidate surprised in the first round, setting up a showdown between right-wing De la Espriella and leftist Cepeda—an outcome that could reshape policy, security, and investor sentiment. Brazil–U.S. Tensions: Brazil’s finance chief says the country will talk with the U.S. over threats to financial sovereignty as Washington designates Brazilian criminal groups as terrorist organizations, raising compliance and business risk. Caribbean Finance & Resilience: The Caribbean Development Bank and regional leaders push for stronger resilience planning as climate threats intensify, while a new arbitration/ADR training push aims to improve dispute resolution for investors across the Eastern Caribbean. Banking & Markets: Nigeria officially moved to a T+1 settlement cycle, cutting completion to one business day and aiming to boost liquidity and reduce counterparty risk. Payments/Fintech Talent: Yuno appoints Edwin Poot as CTO, signaling continued investment in merchant-focused financial infrastructure. Energy & Commodities: Venezuela’s delegation meets the IMF amid debt restructuring talks, and Colombia highlights untapped rare earth potential as global demand rises.
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