AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBanking Resilience Watch: Qatar’s central bank says robust fiscal reserves and a highly liquid, well-capitalised banking sector are cushioning the economy against regional shocks and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Consumer Finance & Fraud: The Philippines’ central bank reported a 73% jump in consumer complaints in 2025, while Bahrain warned of scam texts pushing fake traffic-fine payment links. Loan Recovery Crackdown: Bangladesh Bank is moving to trace and freeze overseas assets tied to defaulted loans, using eight international law and forensic firms on a “no win, no pay” basis. Digital Payments & Banking Rules: India’s EPFO is planning PF withdrawals into UPI-linked accounts from September 2026, and lawmakers in the UK/elsewhere continue pushing open-banking and UPI fee frameworks. Crypto & Markets: Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $853.5m net inflows, and IMF cautioned that local stablecoins could unintentionally speed dollar-token adoption. AI Infrastructure for Finance: Globe Telecom highlighted data-center investment as AI and cloud demand grows, underscoring the infrastructure banks and fintechs increasingly rely on. Banking Sector Pressure: RBI flagged margin stress as deposit costs and credit growth keep pressure on Indian banks’ net interest margins.
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