AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Financing Crackdown in Malaysia: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned that “letters of support,” political connections and cronyism in entrepreneur financing must stop, saying misuse of public funds can doom businesses and damage agencies. Banking Compliance Watch: India’s RBI fined Bank of Baroda Rs 63.6 lakh and GIC Housing Finance Rs 3.1 lakh for fair-lending and KYC lapses, including excess interest charges and delayed KYC uploads. Cybersecurity for Finance: UAE’s Cybersecurity Council said it thwarted sophisticated cyberattacks on financial-sector systems, using round-the-clock monitoring and incident response, with AI-assisted threats rising. Sustainable Finance Push: ADB and Golomt Bank signed a $64m deal to expand sustainable lending to Mongolian MSMEs, including women-owned firms. Consumer Credit Pressure (UK): The FCA suspended a £830 car finance compensation scheme pending legal challenges, delaying payouts into 2027. Personal Finance Demand: Housing Finance Bank (Uganda) launched a Trust Savings Account with higher interest plus insurance-linked protection, as savers look beyond basic deposits. Tokenization Debate: IMF commentary highlighted tokenization’s promise to speed finance but also its potential to make shocks spread faster.
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