AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDeposit Insurance Digital Push: Azerbaijan’s Deposit Insurance Fund says 83% of individual deposits in active banks are protected (17% unprotected), and it’s moving to online payments and is considering AniPay for faster compensation. New Law for Crowdfunding: President Ilham Aliyev signed the Law “On Crowdfunding,” setting rules for equity and debt crowdfunding platforms, with the law taking effect six months after publication. Oil Market Watch: Azeri Light crude slipped to about $102.73 per barrel after falling $6.37 (5.8%), while earlier it had jumped back above $109. EBRD Funding Momentum: EBRD’s active portfolio in Azerbaijan reached about €892m as of June 30, with 36 projects and 90% tied to sustainable infrastructure. Armenia-Azerbaijan Court Process: Baku Court of Appeal continued hearings on appeals by Armenian nationals convicted by the Baku Military Court, with prosecutors presenting arguments. Armenian Captives Concerns: Relatives and a human rights activist raised concerns about the health and medical care of Armenians held in Azerbaijani prisons. Regional Logistics Talk: Iran’s ambassador in Baku said a railway freight terminal is being followed up in Baku, alongside interest in agriculture investment. Sports Business Note: Azerbaijan’s futsal team finished runners-up at the European Universities Games in Salerno.
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