AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCredit Markets: The African Union has launched its Africa Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius, aiming to bring African data and conditions into credit assessments. Its credibility and ability to win investor confidence will be crucial. Fintech: Airtel Money began conditional trading on the London Stock Exchange, putting a spotlight on Africa’s mobile-money market and a reported $7 billion valuation. Banking: JPMorgan is targeting a 2026 launch for a merchant bank in Nigeria, pending regulatory approval, while Oromia Bank’s first Visa cards expand Ethiopian customers’ access to digital payments. Capital Raising: Dangote Refinery’s ₦2.15 trillion IPO closes October 13, with United Capital’s app offering another route for retail investors; reports also highlight barriers to cross-border participation. Growth Outlook: Moody’s has turned positive on sub-Saharan Africa, but strong-dollar pressures and heavy debt remain threats to currencies and development spending.
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