AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInflation Watch (Philippines/DBS): Deutsche Bank and DBS are warning inflation could run hotter than the central bank’s range, pointing to faster electricity price growth and the fading of price freezes. Bank Governance (Uzbekistan): Ipak Yuli Bank named Umidjon Khakimov as new board chairman, replacing Saidabror Saidakhammedov. Crypto Volatility: Bitcoin slid toward $71K as liquidations topped $500M, while Strive expanded its Bitcoin-buying fundraising by $4.2B. India Fraud & Risk: India’s reported bank frauds jumped to ₹48,021 crore in FY26, up 46% YoY, raising pressure on controls and compliance. Stablecoin/Policy Push: ECB leaders urged stronger stablecoin rules to protect monetary stability, as regulators tighten scrutiny. Retail Banking Access (UK): Cash Access UK opened a permanent high-street banking hub in Yeadon for withdrawals, deposits, and balance checks across major banks. Payments/Fintech: Coinbase expanded India operations with direct INR access for crypto trading, while Thunes’ network powers instant global payouts for Trolley. Banking Sector Signals: Rocket Mortgage adopted VantageScore 4.0 for mortgages, and MCX launched “Silver 100” futures to broaden retail bullion hedging.
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