AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoImpeachment Court Clash (Philippines): The Senate impeachment court deferred a decision on whether to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank and tax records, with judges citing “complicated” issues and setting a deadline of July 20 after arguments over due process and confidentiality. Banking Regulation (India): The RBI proposed a stricter data governance framework for banks and NBFCs, requiring clearer roles and controls over data quality, security, and third-party sharing, with feedback due Aug 17. Market Impact (India): A reported RBI clampdown on bank guarantees could raise funding costs for proprietary traders, potentially pressuring derivatives volumes and valuations across NSE, BSE and MCX. Digital Payments (Philtrust, Philippines): Philtrust Bank scrapped InstaPay and PESONet transfer fees for retail customers, aligning with efforts to cut digital transaction costs. Cross-Border Banking (UAE): Mashreq launched “NEO On Arrival,” letting international visitors open a UAE bank account via app-based eKYC immediately after landing. Monetary Policy (South Korea): The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate to 2.75% for the first time in 3½ years, citing inflation and financial stability risks amid the AI chip boom. Banking Tech (Standard Chartered): Standard Chartered and Broadcom pledged a secure private-cloud modernization plan across 54 markets. Community Finance (US): Ledyard Bank launched $35,000 community impact awards for six nonprofits ahead of its 35th anniversary.
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