AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGulf Finance Tensions: Saudi banks have reportedly blocked or delayed payments to UAE accounts since May, escalating a quiet Riyadh–Abu Dhabi rift with potential spillovers for cross-border business. India Banking & Governance: Congress leader Pawan Bansal demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into Ram Temple Trust finances, alleging donation misuse; separately, HDFC Bank said an independent review found “no basis” for Atanu Chakraborty’s claims after his resignation raised governance questions. Iraq Anti-Corruption & Banks: Iraq’s Finance Ministry said any repayment mechanism for corruption offenders must ensure full recovery of state money, while Rafidain Bank reshuffled compliance, risk and audit leadership. Central Banking & Credit: India saw commercial bank credit growth hit a two-year high (18.6%) alongside a surge in deposits; Nepal Rastra Bank ordered banks to reduce dormant accounts by mid-2026. Investment & Trade: PM Modi pushed the India–New Zealand FTA as a driver for investment and market access; India also eased GIFT City IFSC rules to speed maritime leasing and ship-finance. Tech in Finance: Kraken is rebuilding its app around AI trading agents that monitor markets and generate portfolio guidance, with users approving trades. Housing Finance: NYC announced $23M in tax credits to create/preserve 1,100+ affordable homes.
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