AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChina Markets: Regulators reportedly told investment banks to pause IPOs and suspended large shareholder sales until markets recover, as October’s 8.5% CSI 300 drop deepened pressure for support. AI in Banking: More than 70% of DIFC firms now use AI, up from 30%; Emirates NBD says it devotes about half its technology budget to AI and is testing more than 50 uses, including fraud prevention. Digital Identity: Fourthline and Veridas completed a merger backed by up to €65 million in equity and debt financing, combining identity checks and fraud prevention across more than 50 countries. Banking Expansion: Revolut has officially registered as a New Zealand bank, clearing the way to offer savings accounts and credit cards. Payments: Bank of America is expanding cross-border real-time payments to meet rising client demand. Financial Resilience: A Vietnam-UK forum warned that fintech, AI and digital assets can boost efficiency and access, but also heighten cyber, data and operational risks that could spread across the financial system.
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