AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMonetary Policy Watch: New Zealand’s Reserve Bank lifted the Official Cash Rate to 2.50%, a move that could push up mortgage and loan repayments for Pacific families. Central Banking & Reserves: Tanzania’s central bank bought about 28 tons of gold over 18 months to bolster reserves and support the shilling. Regulation & AI in Finance: The UK FCA urged stronger powers to regulate general-purpose AI in financial services, warning that automation can’t replace accountability and may raise fraud risks. Crypto Policy: India’s central bank and tax authorities signaled a tougher stance, with documents pointing to a preference for a policy leaning toward prohibition and concerns about offshore trading evasion. Islamic Finance Growth: Record Asset Management launched “Record Amanah,” a Sharia-compliant private markets and private equity platform for institutional investors. Banking Products: Amana Bank rolled out a teen savings account with parental controls, while Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Bank ABC won major mobile and banking awards. Private Capital Flows: Saudi Arabia reported SAR20bn ($5.3bn) of foreign private-market investment in 2025, showing growing global appetite under Vision 2030. Investor Deadlines: A securities settlement for Ithaca Energy extended its claim deadline to August 20, 2026.
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