AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWest Bank Security & Media: Israeli police arrested four suspects after a reported attack on a CNN crew near Sinjil, with settlers allegedly blocking roads and damaging a journalist vehicle. US Politics Meets Finance: Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers and the Israeli military during a West Bank visit, escalating scrutiny of US policy and regional risks. Supply-Chain Banking: POSCO and KB Kookmin Bank signed an MOU to launch supply chain finance for partner firms, aiming to improve supplier cash flow via POSCO’s online platform. Digital KYC in Pakistan: SECP enabled IBAN-based digital verification for faster customer onboarding, with transactions restricted to verified bank accounts in customers’ own names. Crypto Regulation Watch: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the SEC nearly forced the company to shut down in its 2020-era dispute, highlighting ongoing pressure on crypto firms. Banking Convenience in the UK: Eight UK banks are offering up to £300 free cash for switching current accounts. India Credit & Deposits: Indian Bank targets ₹5,500 crore from bad-loan recoveries in FY27 and plans about $2 billion in FCNR(B) deposits. Payments Modernization: Jamaica sets a March 2028 timeline to phase out cheques in favor of electronic transactions.
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