AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRisk & Regulation: India’s RBI will raise banks’ minimum daily cash-reserve maintenance to 99% from 90% on Oct. 16, tightening liquidity rules after its first rate hike in nearly four years. Depositor Protection: Albania is proposing to more than double insured deposits, from 2.5 million to 6 million lekë, and extend cover to additional groups. Trade Finance: National Bank of Bahrain has joined a shared registry to help lenders detect duplicate invoice financing and fraud. Digital Banking: Revolut is exploring Philippine digital-bank and e-money licences, while Bangladesh experts say stronger safeguards and infrastructure are needed for banks to scale AI and cashless services. Banking Outlook: Bangladesh may face IMF deadlines to address vulnerable banks as it negotiates a new loan programme. U.S. bank earnings begin next week, with Jamie Dimon warning future credit losses could exceed expectations. Market Snapshot: Egyptian banks’ financial position rose to EGP 27.66 trillion in June, while non-performing loans edged down to 1.8%.
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