AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVehicle Finance Deal: Honda Cars India is partnering with CSB Bank to offer passenger car loans across its dealer network, covering new cars, used vehicles and financing for upcoming EV launches ahead of the festive season. Tax Recovery vs Banks: South Africa’s Johannesburg High Court backed SARS in a case involving frozen funds moved between banks, reinforcing that tax debt recovery can reach bank-held money. Digital Banking Access Costs: South Africa’s Smart ID rollout is increasingly tied to bank branches, but pensioners may still face bank service fees even when Home Affairs waives its Smart ID charge. Banking Regulation Watch: India’s RBI fined Hero FinCorp, Ola Financial Services and KLM Axiva Finvest for compliance lapses including excess interest charging and KYC failures. Capital Markets Rules: SEBI updated consent and eligibility rules for REITs, InvITs and alternative funds, including a route for foreign investors to invest via depository notes. Tokenization Push: Research says 75% of US banks have blockchain finance programmes, while Bluwhale announced AI trading agents for tokenized stocks and real-world assets. UK-Israel Policy: The UK plans to “reset” relations with Israel, including a ban on trade with West Bank settlements.
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