AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking Jobs: Bradford-based Vanquis says about 60 roles are at risk as it reorganises to build a simpler business. Credit Risk: Ghana’s central bank urged lenders to tighten underwriting, fraud controls and liquidity oversight as private-sector credit growth surged to 35.5% in August; non-performing loans remain a concern. Rates and Inflation: Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene warned that expected UK pay rises of 3.5% next year could hinder progress toward the inflation target. In India, banks are raising lending rates after the RBI’s rate hike, increasing borrowing costs for customers. Cybersecurity: South Korean authorities are investigating AI-assisted attacks on major banks; CrowdStrike says a Chinese-speaking, financially motivated actor may be involved, but the identity is unconfirmed. Malaysia Outlook: Bank Muamalat expects inflation to rise to 2.2% in 2027 from 1.8% this year, as businesses may eventually pass higher operating costs on to consumers.
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