AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoMaritime Trade & Policy: U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella and Commissioner Robert J. Harvey will visit Sri Lanka Sept. 6–10 to deepen cooperation on shipping networks, with Colombo handling over 80% of containers moving onward worldwide. Rates & Markets: Wall Street jumped after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled easing price pressures, cutting odds of a September hike; the 10-year Treasury also stayed elevated near 4.8%. Banking & Fintech: Revolut received conditional OCC approval for a U.S. national bank charter, targeting a 2027 launch; Coinbase filed with the SEC to list 24/7 single-stock perpetuals for retail under U.S. oversight. Crypto Infrastructure: The push for institutional crypto trading and “perps” continues as firms seek regulated onshore access. Corporate/Real Estate Finance: JLL arranged a $13.5M sale and financing for a 96-room Residence Inn with approved conversion rights to 88 multifamily units. Compliance & Enforcement: Ohio State agreed to pay $2.1M over undisclosed researchers’ China ties tied to federal grants. Geopolitics & Sanctions: The U.S. expanded sanctions on Cuba’s key sectors, including a state bank and energy-linked entities, aiming to tighten the island’s economic lifelines.
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