AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarket Turmoil: A tech-led sell-off erased about $2.5 trillion from the Nasdaq, with the index dropping 5.5% as investors weighed AI valuations and the prospect of tighter US oversight. Asian markets slid and European shares fell, extending the global rout. Banking Cybersecurity: South Korea plans to phase out rules separating financial firms’ internal networks from the internet, replacing them with AI-based defenses; experts warn the shift needs strong safeguards. India’s RBI has also mandated API protections for bank–NBFC transfers, while authorities warn of AI-driven attacks on financial firms. Fintech Deal: India’s Mufin Green Finance approved a ₹65.75 crore purchase of up to 23% of Bimapay Finsure, expanding its insurance-premium financing business. AI and Personal Finance: Anthropic is rolling out Claude’s US-only beta, which connects users’ financial accounts through Plaid to analyze transactions and spending. Financial Inclusion: Ghana is developing a 2027–31 strategy centered on financial wellbeing, while President John Mahama proposed a national-ID-linked digital wallet to widen access to services.
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