AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking Governance & Accountability: In the Philippines, testimony in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial says LandBank withdrawals tied to confidential funds were “unusual,” with former branch managers describing large, one-off cash encashments and check procedures. Leadership Moves: Bank of China appoints Dr Xiaoming Gao to lead New Zealand operations, replacing Warren Hu as the bank pushes its local growth. Bank Performance & Profitability: Deutsche Bank reported Q2 profit up 10% as investment banking strength offset rising costs, while MTS Bank published its integrated 2025 annual report highlighting AI use and higher net profit. M&A Watch: Italy’s Monte Paschi and Banco BPM are in talks on a merger that could keep Monte Paschi independent and reshape competition. Rates & Housing: Australia’s big banks are backing away from further RBA hikes after inflation eased to 3.8%, with mortgage rates already moving down. Customer Costs: India’s government says banks collected about ₹26,170 crore in minimum balance penalties over FY23-FY26, with private lenders taking the larger share. Macro Outlook: The World Bank cut Armenia’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.3% citing Middle East conflict uncertainty. Digital Banking Awards: QNB Group won “Best Digital Bank” in Qatar and top product marketing honors across MENA at MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026.
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