AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking Rates Watch: The Bank of England kept Bank Rate at 3.75% (7–2 vote) as CPI eased to 2.8%, but officials warned energy prices are still volatile and could push inflation higher later. Leadership Change: United Bank & Trust said President Robert Thomas will retire later this year after a decade leading the Marshalltown community lender. Digital Push in India: HDFC Securities named Vipul Nirwani head of digital products, aiming to scale tech-led investing experiences. Mortgage Adviser Shift (NZ): With trail commission fading, mortgage advisers are looking at KiwiSaver as a new income stream. Legal/Recovery Case (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal dismissed Daya Group’s challenge to People’s Bank’s auction of mortgaged properties under parate execution powers. Banking Expansion (Kenya): Absa plans to raise its stake in Absa Bank Kenya to 85%, continuing South African banks’ push deeper into East Africa. Central Banking & FX (Turkey): Turkey’s central bank stepped up foreign-currency purchases, adding nearly $10bn amid improved risk sentiment. Corporate Finance (India): The World Bank cleared $1.5bn for India’s structural reforms and jobs push, backing private-sector-led employment.
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