AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPhilippines Credit Watch: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data show bank lending slowed to the weakest pace in four months in June, with business loans and household borrowing both cooling, including credit cards. Banking Labour Clash (Canada): Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem defended the use of replacement workers after a labour board said the central bank broke the code during a security strike. US CRA Overhaul: Trump administration regulators proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act rules, aiming to reduce how much activist groups can use CRA ratings to pressure banks for donations. West Bank Security Fallout: Netanyahu vowed a forceful response after an Israeli was killed in the occupied West Bank, as multiple incidents left Palestinians dead and wounded. Banking M&A (US): Alma Bank agreed to acquire American Community Bank, expanding its community-banking footprint across New York and New Jersey. Deposit Pricing Rules (India): RBI allowed banks to offer differential rates on bulk deposits from Oct. 1 based on liquidity risk, while keeping uniformity for similarly placed depositors. AI and Jobs (US fintech): Chime and Visa layoffs are fueling debate on how AI is reshaping banking work and customer access. Central Bank/FX Signals: Reports say the US Treasury told banks it may intervene in Japan’s yen, as markets react to BOJ policy signals. Regional SME Push (Kenya): EBRD launched a $100m facility with KCB Bank Kenya to expand SME credit, with a focus on women-led and green projects.
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