AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 hours agoConsumer Credit Rules Tighten: Russia’s Federation Council approved amendments requiring banks to disclose full product and service information, with the new rules starting Sept. 1, 2027. Stablecoin Deposit Risk: ECB board member Piero Cipollone warned stablecoins could siphon retail deposits from banks, forcing costlier funding and potentially higher lending rates. UK Mortgage Hit: Nationwide and Barclays (plus Virgin Money and Co-op Bank) raised mortgage rates by up to 0.35 percentage points, reversing June’s declines. Branch Closures: Lloyds Banking Group plans more West Midlands branch shutdowns across 2026-2027 as customers shift to digital and phone banking. Cyber Fraud Alert: A Trinidad and Tobago businessman says an alleged online banking hack cost him $1.3M, with part recovered and an investigation underway. Digital Assets in Banking: Bank of America named new leaders for global digital assets and AI transformation, reflecting a broader Wall Street push. MENA Ratings: First Abu Dhabi Bank retained top MENA credit standing with stable outlooks after Moody’s, S&P and Fitch affirmations. India Banking Hours: Most Indian banks stay open on July 18 (third Saturday), except Sikkim for Drukpa Tshe-zi.
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