AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMarket Turmoil: Asian stocks slumped as US inflation hit 3.7%, reviving rate-hike bets and deepening a sell-off in AI and chip shares amid concerns about data-centre debt and returns. Banking Deal: India approved the sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to a Fairfax affiliate for ₹52,878 crore, in what officials called the country’s largest financial-sector foreign investment. Fintech Funding: South-east Asian fintechs raised $2.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, but deal volume fell 44%; four mega-rounds captured 86% of the total. Cybersecurity: A suspected AI-driven attack exposed about 100,000 records at 16 South Korean financial firms, underscoring rising risks for banks and crypto businesses. The IMF and World Bank also unveiled a framework to combat digital financial fraud. Digital Banking: Pakistan is seeking Alibaba’s help to expand digital payments, cashless services and SME exports.
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