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Trump Grants Brief Reprieve to Key Africa Trade Pact, Leaving Long-Term Future Uncertain

President Trump has signed a short-term extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a cornerstone trade preference program for sub-Saharan Africa. While averting immediate expiration, the move offers only temporary relief and signals potential modifications aligned with the 'America First' policy, raising concerns among African nations dependent on U.S. market access.

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Beyond Transactions: How Private Banking Redefined Itself in 2025 and What Comes Next

As 2025 drew to a close, the private transactional banking sector underwent a quiet revolution. Driven by digital integration, sustainability mandates, and borderless finance, the industry is shifting from a service provider to a strategic partner. Bruc Bond CEO Krishna Subramanyan analyzes the year's pivotal trends and forecasts the infrastructure and M&A moves that will shape 2026.