AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBank Capital: TD Bank won Canadian regulatory approval for a share buyback of up to C$10 billion, covering as much as 3.74% of its outstanding shares. Compliance: American Express National Bank was ordered to pay a $350 million penalty after U.S. regulators found deficiencies in its anti-money-laundering program. Investor Protection: Canadian securities regulators finalized a ban on investment-fund distribution chargebacks, citing conflicts that can put advisers’ interests ahead of clients. AI Oversight: Singapore’s MAS will require financial firms to manage risks from all AI they use, including tools supplied by third parties, with rules phased in from October 2027. Bank M&A: Texas-based Third Coast agreed to acquire Oklahoma’s Great Plains Bancshares for $239.6 million in stock, expanding into Oklahoma City and deepening its Dallas presence. Markets: Gold strategist Kenny Zhu said persistent ETF inflows and central banks’ move away from dollar assets could support prices, even as bond yields rise.
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