AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAfCRA Launch: Mauritius has been selected as the home for the Africa Credit Rating Agency, a project years in the making under AU and African Peer Review Mechanism backing, aimed at producing fair, independent, Africa-context credit assessments. UK Travel Rules: The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation eligibility list names only Mauritius and Seychelles among African countries, giving Mauritian travellers a smoother pre-entry route. Financial Crime Watch: Sri Lanka’s FCID has widened its probe into suspected foreign exchange violations, adding 17 companies tied to alleged overseas transfers linked to fake or unsubstantiated imports. US–China Aviation Pressure: A US senator says China’s pressure tactics—citing Mauritius among countries that revoked clearance for Taiwan’s leader’s flight—could endanger international travellers and may breach ICAO rules. US Visa Bonds: The US has expanded a visa bond programme for B1/B2 visas covering 50 countries; Mauritius is not listed, but the move raises compliance and travel-cost concerns across affected markets. Payments & Markets: India’s UPI hit 145bn transactions in H1 FY27 (+27%), with new merchant discount rules due from Oct 15. Port & Shipping Costs: Durban’s VLSFO/HSFO price gap surged, tightening fuel availability and boosting economics for scrubber-fitted ships.
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