AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU Crypto Fraud Alert: Regulators warn scammers are impersonating EU financial authorities and exchanges to trick crypto users after the MiCA authorization deadline, urging customers to ignore any “send funds” instructions. India Payments Policy: India’s finance ministry says UPI stays free for consumers and P2P, with any MDR limited to select merchant transactions at a nominal rate—an attempt to keep the digital payments model sustainable. Banking & SME Credit: Greece’s Hellenic Development Bank is set to unlock up to €5bn in SME lending by tapping unused EU Recovery and Resilience resources, with cheaper financing and new tools for farmers. Wealth Hub Expansion: Standard Chartered gets in-principle approval to distribute wealth products from India’s GIFT City, aiming to roll out retail offerings soon. Corporate/State Finance Scrutiny: Iraq orders fresh investigations into Iraqi Airways’ finances and contract compliance after alleged missing funds and incentive-system concerns. Household Financial Stress: A U.S. survey finds paycheck-to-paycheck living fell to 48% in 2026, but nearly half of Americans remain financially exposed. Crypto Policy Timing: The U.S. Senate sets a Sept. 15 cloture vote for the CLARITY Act, while Trump’s financial disclosures in the BBC lawsuit face a temporary pause.
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