AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking Dispute in Philippines: Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial saw prosecutors seek admission of her bank records, while the defense argued impeachment rules don’t fit “requests for admission” and raised self-incrimination concerns. UK Retail Banking: Chase launched a UK Regular Saver paying 6.5% fixed for 12 months, letting customers withdraw “with no penalty” while capping deposits at £300 a month. India Payments Under Court Scrutiny: India’s Supreme Court asked the government, RBI and NPCI for an affidavit on the legal basis for UPI merchant discount rate charges above ₹2,000, with the MDR framework due to start 15 Oct. Banking Labour Action in South Korea: South Korea agreed to shift bank opening to 9:30 a.m. from April, alongside a 3% wage rise and flexible hours. Global Markets: Oil jumped after Trump rebuffed Iran’s Hormuz offer, pushing bond yields higher and lifting early European trading but keeping investors wary. Remittances & Fintech: Thunes will expand Aljazira Bank’s international remittance network across new corridors and endpoints. World Bank Finance: Nigeria is seeking an extra $1.5bn from the World Bank for climate resilience, early childhood development and social protection.
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