AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFintech Rivalry: Revolut surged to a $115B valuation, positioning itself as Europe’s most valuable fintech challenger to traditional banks, even as it still earns less per customer and keeps lending modest. Banking Security & Fraud: National Bank of Kuwait ran a cybersecurity and electronic-fraud seminar for Kuwait Oil Tanker Company staff, pushing practical steps to protect digital transactions. Crypto Regulation Stalls: With the U.S. Clarity Act stalled, bankers and investors are still shopping for licenses, partnerships and deal structures despite ongoing SEC/CFTC uncertainty. Onchain Markets: Bitcoin open interest fell across major exchanges as BTC neared $87,000, while CryptoQuant’s CEO said the bear market ended this summer and a new cycle may be early. Tokenization Push: BlackRock’s tokenized model portfolios launched via Ondo, letting investors trade whole strategies as single tokens. Banking Oversight & Courts: Nigeria’s Osun State accounts face a “Post No Debit” order over a $13.9M arbitration award, and Afghanistan’s banks plan a major conference focused on digital banking and Islamic finance. Credit Quality Watch: Morocco’s listed banks lifted H1 2026 profits as provisions for credit risk fell, while the Philippines reported a steady August NPL ratio at 3.35%.
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