AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Hiring Shake-Up: Major banks are cutting back on junior analyst intake and leaning on AI-driven screening, with executives warning that “lower-value” roles are being replaced. Consumer Banking & Fraud: UK regulators urged “special care” in online financial promotions, while HSBC said it’s fixing Hong Kong mobile banking access issues. Banking Supervision After Fraud: The IMF urged Sri Lanka to strengthen banking oversight after the National Development Bank fraud, with a forensic audit underway. Deposit & Funding Moves: India’s banks are courting NRI deposits with dollar FCNR(B) rates up to 7.1%, and Vietnam reported record household deposits as idle cash piles into banks. Digital Payments: Singapore’s cashless shift keeps accelerating, with PwC projecting digital payments growth to $113.65b by 2030. Property & Branch Access: UK high-street banks continue closures, including Halifax in West Bridgford and multiple Essex branches. Crypto Markets: Bitcoin pushed above $65,000 after a US-Iran peace deal boosted risk sentiment. Legal/Consumer Case: Kerala’s consumer commission ordered IDBI Bank to pay Rs 10 lakh after a fire destroyed a borrower’s property papers.
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