AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLeadership Shake-Up in Tokenized RWA: Ondo Finance confirmed the unexpected death of founder Nathan Allman and named president Ian De Bode as CEO, keeping strategy and operations on track as the firm continues pushing tokenized Treasuries, stablecoin yield, and tokenized equities. Tax Tech Meets Reality: States are expanding sales tax to software, subscriptions, and digital products in 2026—raising the risk that companies overpay when they miss exemptions or mis-handle taxable classifications. Regulators Push Governance Over Hype: The BSP urged Philippine banks to double down on board oversight, internal controls, and transparency as uncertainty grows, framing governance as system-wide stability—not just compliance. Fintech Under Pressure From Deadlines: Kenya’s KRA is facing backlash over a proposed move to shorten annual tax filing deadlines, with business groups warning system glitches and audit delays could make compliance harder. Cross-Border Payroll Gets a Boost: RemotePass raised $17.4M Series B to deepen MENA-focused payroll and spend management with local rails and USD access for remote workers. Cybersecurity in the Spotlight: OpenAI pitched Japan on cybersecurity-focused AI tools for critical sectors, signaling how AI adoption is shifting from experimentation to defense.
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