AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegulatory Investment: Bahrain’s central bank plans to triple its fintech spending over three years, backing AI and supervisory technology to strengthen oversight and detect fraud. Fintech Deal: Barq is bringing Beyon Money into its platform, aiming to use the provider’s licences to expand into new markets; the agreement still needs regulatory approval. AI Funding: Stuut raised $52.5 million to grow its platform for automating business payments and collections, saying some customers have freed up more cash. Digital Wallets: Samsung is positioning its wallet for broader financial services, including stablecoin transfers and payments. Cyber Risk: South Korean authorities are investigating AI-assisted attacks on major financial institutions. Payments Watch: Reports of a possible delay to India’s planned UPI merchant fees have put Paytm, Pine Labs and MobiKwik under pressure.
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