AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoUK Bank Tax: The IMF urged Chancellor John Healey to cut welfare spending rather than raise taxes on banks, as reports of a possible surcharge increase weighed on bank shares. US Debanking Review: The OCC said its review found major banks had policies that could restrict customers over political, religious or business activities, prompting calls for policy changes. Lending and Earnings: US regional banks reported solid loan growth, while results were mixed: Chino Commercial Bancorp’s third-quarter earnings rose 22%, but Hingham Institution for Savings’ net income fell. Digital Money: Japan’s three largest banks completed a trial of a yen stablecoin for corporate payments, testing issuance, transfers and redemption ahead of further work toward live transactions. India’s Banking Deal: Fairfax agreed to buy 60.7% of IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore, in a major foreign investment in the sector. AI and Cyber Risk: Regulators are pressing banks to strengthen safeguards against AI-related threats, while South Korean lenders plan higher cybersecurity spending after data breaches.
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