AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Voice Scam: Italy’s Fideuram says a fake WhatsApp message and AI-cloned lawyer voice helped fraudsters move €95m mainly to China and Hong Kong; about €53m has been recovered, with the rest reportedly routed via crypto. Banking Disruption: India’s three-day nationwide bank strike (Sept 28-30) is prompting advisories to complete key transactions early; public-sector banks will open Sunday Sept 27 and digital channels are expected to stay active. Regulation & AI Oversight: NatWest polling finds most customers use AI in banking, but 75% want independent oversight and a human to step in when needed. Central Banking Watch: Bank of England is testing an AI model to read rate decision minutes first to gauge market reaction, while Swiss National Bank chair Martin Schlegel links Swiss inflation mainly to petroleum, not hot weather. M&A/Markets: Citi is hiring banks for a potential $3bn Banamex IPO; Monzo is in talks with Nubank on a deal valuing it up to £10bn. Consumer & Fraud Risks: UPI payment-splitting may trigger bank monitoring even if each payment stays under thresholds, and a BBC “stoozing” guide highlights how 0% cards plus savings interest can boost returns.
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