AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGeoeconomic Fragmentation: A World Economic Forum report says financial fragmentation is now hitting beyond rivals, costing the global economy $213–$307bn a year and adding inflation pressure as tariffs and investment restrictions spread. Iran Sanctions via Crypto: The US moved to sanction Iran’s largest digital asset exchanges and leaders, targeting channels used for sanctions evasion and terror financing. India Banking Fraud Probe: India’s CBI raided six sites in a ₹661cr IDFC First Bank–AU Finance Bank fraud probe, alleging collusion between Haryana officials and bank staff to divert government funds. Investment & Markets: I Squared Capital is exploring an India-focused vehicle targeting ₹4,000–₹5,000cr with Indian co-investors; South Korean retail investors sold over W1tr won of overseas stocks in the first week of June. Banking & Inclusion: Central Bank of India ran a mega agriculture credit outreach in Karnal, generating Rs 220cr in leads and sanctioning Rs 45.46cr in loans. Food Security Finance: Malaysia plans to strengthen its Ihsan Food Bank programme with a nationwide action plan to improve coordination and participation. Public Finance Pressure: Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 faces backlash over higher penalties and tax fears, while a separate warning says a new excise duty clause could hit Sh350bn in EAC trade.
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