AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Identity & Security: Kuwait’s National Bank of Kuwait becomes the first in the country to activate a digital signature service, enabling fully digital, secure transaction sign-offs without branch visits. Digital Trust Tech: Daon unveils a patent-backed “Quantum Identity” architecture aimed at checking whether biometric/authentication inputs are genuine, not just whether cryptography holds up. Central Bank Rules: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas moves to make National ID authentication mandatory for KYC and account onboarding, with a phased rollout for banks and digital financial firms. Banking Regulation & Consumer Protection: India’s Lok Sabha advances the “Bankers’ Books Evidence” push, while RBI tightens loan recovery rules to bar harassment and strengthen borrower protections. Deal & Markets: Deutsche hires Ed Liu from Bank of America as global head of TMT; Bank of America’s investment banking co-head Mike Joo is set to leave. Banking Partnerships (Bangladesh): Dhaka Bank wins Robi’s “Best Banking Partner” award and launches a co-branded Visa card; Prime Bank signs Health Panda deals for priority customers; Southeast Bank publishes “Economic Outlook 2026.” Mental Health Access (UK): England plans walk-in mental health centres in libraries and banks, funded as part of a £343m redesign.
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