AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSwift Tokenized Payments: Swift has launched a blockchain-based ledger for tokenized deposits, aiming to enable 24/7 cross-border interbank payments; 17 banks are set to pilot it, including major global names like BNP Paribas, Citi, HSBC, Lloyds, MUFG, UBS and Wells Fargo. AI in Customer Service: Greece’s Alpha Bank expanded its AI voice partnership with ElevenLabs, rolling out a natural-language voice assistant to route customers faster to the right adviser. Banking Rates Watch: New Zealand banks lifted floating home loan rates after the RBNZ raised the cash rate to 2.5%, with variable rates moving in line with the OCR. Europe Deal Drama: UniCredit moved closer to a hostile €45bn takeover of Commerzbank, now holding a 48% stake and pushing toward ECB-related thresholds. Islamic Banking Win: Pakistan’s BankIslami was named Euromoney’s Best Islamic Digital Bank, highlighting its tech-led push for Shariah-compliant access. Ship Finance Recovery: Petrofin reports global shipping loan portfolios rose to $300.6bn in 2025, signaling a post-consolidation rebound. US Crypto Bond Blocked: New Hampshire’s Executive Council rejected a $100m Bitcoin-backed municipal bond proposal in a 3-2 vote. OCR-Driven Mortgage Costs: Separate coverage notes banks increased rates following the OCR rise, shaping what comes next for borrowers.
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