AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBanking & Markets: Commonwealth Bank of Australia posted a record A$10.98bn cash profit (+7%) but warned home-loan applications fell 15% after May tax changes, while investors pulled back as other banks echoed mortgage slowdown fears. Banking & Regulation: Australia’s APRA said Bendigo Bank breached security rules tied to unauthorised access at Alliance Bank, with a proposed $8m penalty; the bank says controls were later fixed. Wealth & Hiring: Bank of Singapore hired Deutsche Bank Wealth Management’s Penny Low to expand its Greater China and North Asia private-banking push. Rates & Lending: Canara Bank raised MCLR on most tenors from Aug 12, while Kotak expects Indian banks’ net interest margin pressure to ease as cheaper funding replaces expensive deposits. Fintech & Inclusion: Nationwide and Visa rolled out “speak easy” communication cards across the UK to help customers report fraud and use banking services. Capital Markets: Kenya’s CMA approved a WSA Banking Index ETF for the Nairobi bourse, aiming to list in Q4. Crypto & Policy: The US regulator opened the door for crypto firms to pursue national bank charters. Deal/Project Finance: European Energy secured €234m financing for a Sicily agrivoltaic project.
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