AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI in Retail Banking: NatWest is trialling “next generation” generative AI spending insights and a fraud triage agent in Cora, aiming to speed up scam support and help customers manage money through voice and text. Energy Finance: Bank Hapoalim will provide $85m to Stark Power for US power and storage projects, using a $60m loan plus a $25m guarantee. Premium Cards: Qatar’s Commercial Bank unveiled the Sadara Visa Infinite credit card with concierge, lounge access, golf/padel and fitness perks. Digital Payments Push: Axis Bank became India’s first bank to launch Apple Pay for Mastercard and Visa credit cards, expanding contactless wallet payments. Banking Oversight: Shinhan Bank Vietnam faces State Bank of Vietnam scrutiny after nine corrective recommendations tied to loan screening, monitoring and collateral document gaps. Fraud & Enforcement: A check-fraud ring indictment names nine banks/credit unions in Massachusetts, while Bangladesh’s BFIU has requested detailed account records for content creator Salman Muqtadir. Policy & Rates: Bangladesh kept its policy rate at 9.5% in its first quarterly monetary policy; South Korea’s corporate deposit rates topped 4% as banks compete for funding. Banking Access: October bank closures vary by region across India, with additional closures on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
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