AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDigital Asset Banking: Standard Chartered has signed a deal to acquire Zodia Custody’s regulated digital-asset business, bringing its custody operations under the bank’s securities services while separating Zodia’s software arm. AI and Banking: Vietnam’s central bank says banks process about 100 million payments worth $48 billion daily. Its deputy governor urged lenders to turn data and AI into better service and efficiency while strengthening trust and risk controls. Markets: Asian stocks slid as mixed results from Meta and Tesla revived worries about AI spending, profitability and rising debt costs; higher oil prices added pressure. Crypto Flows: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted about $1.08 billion over three sessions, despite Bitcoin retreating toward $82,000. Islamic Finance: Malaysia retained the top global ranking for Islamic finance development. Islamic banking accounted for about 48% of the country’s financing in 2025, while a recent $1.5 billion sukuk drew orders exceeding $9.5 billion.
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