AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPayments & Billing: Adyen agreed to acquire Orb for $335M to unify enterprise billing and payments, aiming to handle real-time usage pricing as AI-driven monetization grows. Securities Finance Tech: Alrajhi Capital selected EquiLend as its securities finance technology partner for an end-to-end platform covering books/records, post-trade, data and trading. AI in Finance & Risk: US bank regulators increased scrutiny of AI use, while the EU moves toward tighter controls on agentic AI in finance—raising governance pressure for fintechs. Identity Fraud: A new advisory warns AI-driven deepfake and biometric scams are targeting banks and fintechs, with “face reset” fraud highlighted as a growing threat. Fintech Ecosystems: Italy pushed its “fintech moment” at Money20/20 Europe, pitching the country as an underappreciated investment destination. Remittances & Inclusion: Nepal’s IME marked 26 years, reiterating its push for faster, more secure digital remittance services. Energy Finance Angle: Uzbekistan and IsDB discussed Islamic finance tools for green procurement, alongside digital anti-corruption upgrades. Market Structure: The SEC proposed rescinding the trade-through rule, a move that could reshape how best execution works across exchanges.
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