AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade Finance: Oman-based Mamun raised $3 million to expand its Shariah-compliant financing platform across the Gulf–Asia corridor, using AI to assess trade deals and borrowers. Banking Reform: Lebanon’s president and central bank governor discussed financial stability and a draft law to restructure banks and recover deposits, amid efforts to restore international confidence. Private Credit: A record 9.2% default rate among U.S. private-credit borrowers is raising concerns about risks to retirement savers, insurers and the wider financial system. Markets: U.S. midterm results have investors weighing possible shifts in the dollar, oil and gold, while falling oil prices add to market volatility. Brazil’s Fiscal Outlook: Investors await new measures from President Lula as public debt reaches 82.9% of GDP and the central bank holds its benchmark rate at 13.75%. Lending and Security: Aadhar Housing Finance reported a 15.7% rise in quarterly profit and 18% growth in assets under management; meanwhile, cyberattacks exposed data from 37 financial firms, affecting about 473,000 records.
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