AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBanking Reform Watch (Nigeria): Five months after Nigeria’s N4.65tn recapitalisation drive closed, a new debate is emerging over whether bigger, better-capitalised banks are actually delivering more credit to the real economy—or mainly boosting profits. Markets & Macro (US): JPMorgan Private Bank says rising long-term bond yields may be pricing an AI productivity upswing, not just inflation and debt worries, while Fed chair Kevin Warsh warned inflation’s “underlying trends” still need work. Sanctions & Cross-Border Banking (US–UAE–Egypt): US Treasury moves to cut Banque Misr’s UAE branches off from US correspondent banking, citing an alleged Iran-linked shadow-finance pipeline and proposing limits under Patriot Act powers. Local Banking & Governance (US): A city council in Stevens Point approved a $3m purchase of a downtown Chase branch, drawing taxpayer concerns over cost and process. Household Finance (Spain): Spain household deposits rose to €1.1095tn in July, up 3.8% year-on-year. Financial Inclusion (India): India marked 12 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana, with 59.09 crore accounts opened and deposits rising sharply. Consumer Costs (UK): Banks are preparing for October 1 card surcharge changes that will reduce interchange income and likely reshape rewards and sign-up offers. Community Impact (Canada): Food bank demand is surging in Kenora and Fort Frances, with about one in ten residents using food banks in 2026.
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