AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Payments: Seychelles has acknowledged sanctions-related banking difficulties affecting Russian visitors, as payment reversals in the Maldives raise concerns for destinations that rely on Russian tourism. Trade Exposure: Seychelles ranks among the world’s 10 most trade-dependent economies, with trade equal to 172% of GDP, underscoring its reliance on international markets and supply chains. Blue Economy: At CHOGM, Principal Minister Wallace Cosgrow highlighted Seychelles’ blue-finance experience and called for the Indian Ocean’s history of slavery and human trafficking to be recognised. Financial Services: The US Treasury has barred US financial institutions from handling transactions linked to Seychelles-based crypto exchange MEXC, which it alleges facilitated more than $16 billion in suspicious transactions. Shipping: A sanctioned tanker owned by Seychelles-based companies has sailed from Russia signalling “Atlantic”; its destination is unconfirmed, as buyers weigh legal and sanctions risks.
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