AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTokenization Push in Brazil: Itaú Unibanco is teaming with OpenAssets on ANBIMA’s pilot to test end-to-end tokenized fixed-income and investment funds using distributed ledger tech, moving from concept toward practical capital-markets rails. Digital Finance Watch: Nu Holdings’ Aug. 13 earnings are set to be a big catalyst for the stock, with analysts expecting sharp sales growth and higher profits as its customer base expands across Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. Colombia Disaster Response: A 7.4 earthquake has left at least 181 dead and thousands missing, with rescue teams working across multiple cities and curfews imposed to curb looting. Geopolitics & Risk: The U.S. is pressing China on overseas lending transparency, warning that opaque terms could raise default and restructuring risks for emerging-market debt. Caribbean Connectivity: A GSMA report says 5G in the Caribbean should rise to 23% of connections by 2030, but regulatory upgrades are needed to close the investment gap. Mexico Security Economics: A new look at cartel recruitment argues criminal groups act like employers, using pay and incentives to keep ranks full.
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