AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking Tech & Payments: Objectway agreed to buy FNZ Switzerland’s private banking technology business, adding 160 staff and tools used by 40+ private banks to expand core-to-digital capabilities across Europe and beyond. Fraud & Customer Controls: Global IME Bank rolled out instant account blocking via hotline or its “Global Smart Plus” app, aiming to curb phishing and scam losses in Nepal. Digital Fees: RCBC will waive most InstaPay transfer fees from July 4 (with monthly caps for Pulz users), following similar cuts by BPI and Landbank. Consumer Protection: Ireland is moving to require a real-person option for online financial services, with opt-out and withdrawal controls. Banking Sector Watch: RBI penalised three cooperative banks for KYC, unclaimed deposit handling, credit bureau membership, and exposure-limit breaches. Market/Corporate Finance: IIFL Finance raised $300m via a four-year social dollar bond; Union Bank of India shares fell 5% after its June quarter update. Banking in the Real World: National Bank of Canada sought receivership over a Vancouver coworking property tied to a $14m debt claim. Community Impact: Food banks in the US expanded hours as SNAP errors and delays left families without aid, while Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $1m to a Pennsylvania food bank.
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