AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBanking & Fintech Results: Rakuten swung back to net profit in Q2, with fintech revenue up 27% as financial services helped lift group results. Regulatory Overhaul (India): SEBI streamlined inspections for market intermediaries using joint stock-exchange/depository checks and cut regulator-led visits to about one-third for FY26-27. Enforcement (India): SEBI fined Ultracab ₹5 lakh across 16 promoter-group entities for disclosure lapses tied to promoter shareholding drops. AI for Small Business: HateLedger launched an AI accounting and expense-tracking tool aimed at entrepreneurs who don’t want traditional bookkeeping workflows. AI Risk for Banks: Moody’s warned that banks’ growing AI dependence on a small set of cloud and model providers could create systemic operational risk. Crypto & Markets: NYSE unveiled plans for blockchain-based settlement for tokenized securities, including stablecoin integration, while Bybit filed a civil suit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group over a $1.5B hack. Partnerships: Emirates NBD teamed up with Dubai Future District Fund to source and pilot fintech/AI solutions for customer experience and risk management. Payments/Consumer Finance: AU Small Finance Bank promoted credit-card perks for India’s peak shopping season, highlighting EMI flexibility and rewards.
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