AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRate Outlook: Three Federal Reserve officials argued that further rate increases are needed to curb persistent inflation; one called for at least two quarter-point hikes after the Fed held rates at 3.75%–4%. Banking Risks: Cyprus raised its systemic risk buffer to 1% as it seeks to bolster lenders against financial and cyber threats. In South Korea, regulators finalized 370 billion won in penalties over banks’ mis-selling of Hong Kong-linked products. Deals and Expansion: India’s competition regulator cleared Kotak Mahindra Bank’s acquisition of Deutsche Bank India’s retail and private banking businesses, while Revolut secured New Zealand’s first digital-only banking licence. Cybersecurity: French lender Crédit Mutuel Arkéa was reportedly targeted in a crypto theft involving $133 million in suspicious outflows. Sustainable Finance: Kenya’s banking industry set a five-year goal of $56 billion in sustainable financing, spanning green lending, climate-risk management and disclosure. Bank Performance: Westpac reported stable margins and low credit losses, while Macquarie named banking chief Greg Ward as its next CEO.
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