AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBank Earnings: Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s quarterly profit rose 8% to A$2.8 billion, but home-loan applications fell 16% and serious mortgage arrears reached a seven-year high, highlighting pressure on households. Rate Outlook: Bank of Canada minutes say uncertainty is no reason for inaction after October’s rate hike, as policymakers weigh rising energy costs against a weakening jobs picture. Deutsche Bank now expects three more US rate hikes by March. Paraguay Crisis: Authorities say nearly 95% of Ueno Bank depositors have been repaid after the lender’s collapse froze accounts for millions and triggered a political crisis. Digital Finance: A 21-institution consortium, including major US and European banks, is backing a planned stablecoin venture with $270 million for operating costs. Coinbase also won an OCC trust charter, allowing federally supervised custody and fiduciary services—but not regular deposit-taking or commercial lending. Mortgage Risk: New Zealand’s Westpac will factor flood and erosion risks into some lending decisions and share property risk information with prospective buyers. AI Controls: Financial firms face growing pressure to strengthen oversight as AI agents take on tasks; experts warn safeguards must be built in before deployment.
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