AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoFATF Watch: Iraq is back on the FATF grey list after exiting in 2018, raising the odds of tougher correspondent-bank scrutiny, higher compliance costs, slower investment inflows and added pressure on exchange rates. Banking & Inclusion: India’s RBI revised the Lead Bank Scheme to strengthen district-level coordination, formalize block credit planning and tighten timelines via Lead District Managers. Corporate Finance: Japan’s three megabanks are set to pay over ¥2tn in dividends for the first time as higher loan rates flow through after the end of negative rates. Public Finance: Lodi’s budget outlook is worsening, with projections pointing to a general-fund deficit by 2030 as reserves get drained. Financial Crime Policy: Ireland unveiled a 30-point financial crime strategy, including faster legal tools to freeze and confiscate crypto tied to laundering and fraud. Banking Products: United Bank launched green financing for medical equipment SMEs, backed by GIZ and IPC Consulting. Fraud Risk: A new push argues fraud prevention must be a top management priority as digital threats and bot-driven attacks escalate. Markets & Tech: OpenAI and Anthropic are pursuing IPOs while enterprise AI spending faces pushback amid rising costs. Local Health Finance: Housing Finance Bank and C-Care ran a free health camp for 500+ residents in Katanga, Kampala.
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