AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCFO Shuffle in the Philippines: Security Bank named EVP John David “JD” Yap as new CFO effective June 13, replacing Allen Reyes, as the lender highlights SME growth and disciplined execution. Policy Pressure in Parliament: Lawmakers are back in the spotlight over Finance Bill 2026, with critics warning MPs may chase election optics instead of fiscal math as deficits and debt costs bite. Monetary Tightening in Sri Lanka: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka raised the Overnight Policy Rate by 100 bps to 8.75%, citing inflation pressures tied to energy costs and geopolitical risk. Deal Momentum in Energy: Eni and partners approved Baleine Phase 3 in Abidjan, lifting output sharply and steering gas to domestic markets. Banking Results & Shareholder Returns: Nigeria’s Signature Bank reported 2025 profit jumping to N3.59bn and improved cost efficiency, while India’s RBL Bank issued ESOP shares and Russia’s central bank set the euro rate at 82.4493 rubles. Markets Watch: India’s banking stocks traded mixed as investors weighed renewed US-Iran strikes and oil volatility. Leadership Shock in Tokenized Finance: Ondo Finance confirmed founder Nathan Allman’s death and named Ian De Bode as CEO.
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