AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSME Finance: Malaysia’s CapBay says it has provided more than RM6 billion in financing to over 2,700 small businesses since 2016, using trade data and AI to assess borrowers. Banking Oversight: Bank of America was hit with a $1.2 billion US fine over anti-money-laundering failures; Iraq’s International Development Bank denies US allegations that it helped Iran access dollars and says it is working with regulators. AI & Markets: CoreWeave shares fell as investors weighed its debt costs and ability to fund expansion, despite Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang saying its cost of capital is declining. Bank Deals: India approved Emirates NBD’s merger with RBL Bank from December 1, while Fairfax won approval to acquire IDBI Bank. Global Economy: IMF and World Bank leaders warned of mounting debt and uneven gains from the AI boom at their Bangkok meetings. Ghana’s Recovery: The central bank says inflation fell to 5.2% in September from 23.8% at the end of 2024, as officials seek to sustain stability and attract investment.
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