AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoParaguay Banking Crisis: The central bank chief resigned at President Santiago Peña’s request as regulators began resolution proceedings for digital lender ueno. Customers were left seeking access to savings, while prosecutors requested a criminal investigation. Rate Pressure: Australia raised rates to an 18-year high, Armenia lifted its benchmark to 7%, and ECB officials left the door open to a December move if inflation stays stubborn. China’s Currency: The central bank will raise banks’ foreign-currency reserve requirement from 4% to 6% on Nov. 15, aiming to temper yuan gains and stabilize market expectations. Lending and Profits: Tanzania’s 16 largest banks expanded lending by Sh4.14 trillion in the third quarter, while combined nine-month profits climbed to more than Sh2 trillion. Ghana’s GCB Bank, meanwhile, announced collateral-free business loans of up to GH¢5 million. Market Signals: Central-bank gold buying surged 42% in the third quarter, helping keep global demand near record levels.
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