AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRBI & Rates Watch: Australia’s RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser says more rate hikes may be needed as inflation and growth stay too hot, with mortgage pain already driving low confidence. Banking Regulation & Access: Sri Lanka’s deputy minister says banks must update ATMs with voice guidance and Braille keyboards for people with disabilities. Banking Tech & Expansion: India’s Paytm plans to sell enterprise AI agents (“Paytm Intelligence”) to banks and insurers in India and the UAE, aiming to automate sales, support and back-office work. Deal News: Chime agreed to buy Stride Bank for $590m in cash, giving it a full bank charter and cutting partner-bank fees. Market Pulse: Malaysia’s Bursa ended slightly lower as investors stayed cautious on West Asia tensions and crude near $100, with banking stocks among the laggards. Credit Outlook: Jefferies expects India’s domestic credit growth to moderate to ~15% by March 2027 as the December base effect kicks in, while overseas branches could add lift. Governance & Risk: Coforge shares slid after chairman OP Bhatt resigned following internal audit concerns over board evaluation disclosures. Identity & Compliance: A study finds 82% of organizations are asked to explain identity decisions, but 32% can only provide limited or indirect proof—raising friction for fraud and dispute handling.
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