AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVisa & Student Funding: France raised the proof-of-funds requirement for non-EU students (including Moroccans) applying for long-stay study visas and residence permits, effective Aug. 1, lifting the monthly threshold to about €878 from €615 and indexing it to inflation. Public Money Oversight: Indonesia’s Finance Ministry plans nationwide teams to monitor its Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, with evaluations every two months to curb “vested interests.” AI vs Cybersecurity: Switzerland’s FINMA urged banks and regulators to adopt new tech fast as AI boosts cyber risks, including faster patching and safeguards for digital systems. EU Crypto Crackdown: Binance says it will stop serving EU customers after failing to secure a MiCA licence by June 30, with users told to withdraw funds. Terror Financing Sanctions: Nigeria’s central bank ordered banks to freeze accounts and assets tied to six individuals and four BDCs linked to terrorism financing. Portfolio Investing Tools: Google Finance exited beta with an AI-powered Android app and a redesigned portfolio tracker plus conversational research and briefings. Energy Finance: EBRD plans up to $170m for Egypt’s Nefer Minya solar-plus-storage project.
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