AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoWorld Bank & AI Data Reform: The Philippines’ AI push is being held back by fragmented, under-governed data systems, with the World Bank urging investment in data infrastructure and trusted sharing to unlock growth. Central Banking & Digital Identity: Egypt’s central bank introduced a three-year business plan requirement for banks seeking digital financial identity access, tightening governance and cybersecurity expectations. Fintech Supervision: Qatar’s central bank widened oversight of non-bank fintech, bringing 14 licensed firms under direct supervision by end-2025 as payments and BNPL expand. Banking Access in Bangladesh: United Commercial Bank signed onto Bangladesh Bank’s Tk 10,000 crore refinance scheme to boost rural and agri lending via branches and agent banking, with capped customer rates. Payments Growth: Bangladesh Bank says Bangla QR transactions nearly doubled after the July 1 merchant rollout, with the merchant base surging. Crypto Regulation Watch: Ripple’s CEO says U.S. crypto rules are nearing a turning point as the CLARITY Act heads toward a Sept. 15 procedural vote. Fraud & Mortgage Risk: Austrac warns AI-enabled document fakes are accelerating suspected mortgage fraud, with potentially hundreds of millions in questionable loans. Market/Investing: Goldman Sachs expects private banks to gain share over the next two years as liquidity and deposit dynamics improve.
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