AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBanking Talent & Skills: Malaysia’s Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) says it’s doubling down on the talent pipeline, with 700+ banking professionals recognised at its 9th conferment ceremony as AI, digital assets and tougher risk demands strain workforce readiness. Regulatory & Fraud Crackdowns: India’s SEBI moved against a family-run “fininfluencer” pump-and-dump scheme allegedly driven through X/WhatsApp/Telegram, while the ED arrested Heera Group founder Nowhera Shaik in a ₹3,000 crore fraud case tied to promises of ~36% returns. Macro Pressure on Consumers: India’s state oil firms hiked petrol and diesel again—up to ~₹0.91/litre—pushing cumulative increases to nearly ₹5/litre in under 10 days amid West Asia tensions. Workplace Disruption Watch: SBI staff strike plans were deferred after talks, but holiday calendars and branch-by-branch service changes remain a key near-term risk for customers.
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