AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGulf Finance Friction: Saudi banks have been blocking or delaying payments to UAE accounts since May, a move Saudi’s central bank denies as country-specific—raising the stakes for cross-border business across the region. Crypto Market Watch: Ethereum-based Pepeto says its zero-fee exchange and cross-chain bridge are built and tested, with contributions topping $10.4M ahead of an exchange launch. Retirement Investing Shift: BlackRock warns that “buy-and-hold” index funds may no longer be enough as market concentration and volatility rise, pushing for more oversight in retirement portfolios. Regulatory Compliance: Canada’s FINTRAC hit Atlantic Lottery with a $212K penalty for anti-money laundering reporting and record-keeping failures. Fintech Leadership & Policy: SoftBank Vision Fund appoints Mark Agne to oversee finance and technology roles; the Philippines joins the US-led Pax Silica semiconductor/AI supply-chain initiative. Payments & Fraud Risk: Visa urges banks to catch cyber threats before they become fraud, while a report flags phishing-resistant MFA gaps at financial institutions. Cross-Border Payments Reality Check: A deep dive highlights why moving money across Africa still routes through correspondent banking, driving delays and high costs.
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