AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Risk Watch: Moody’s warns banks’ growing reliance on a small set of AI and cloud providers could create systemic outages and cost spikes, with vendor pricing power a growing concern. Central Banking & Liquidity: The BSP is proposing to expand banks’ access to short-term liquidity via a new off-hours settlement facility to cut payment delays. Digital Lending in the Philippines: SSS and RCBC launch “SSS Loan Lite,” a DiskarTech-powered micro-loan for eligible members, with P1,000–P20,000 loans and 15–90 day terms. Indonesia Banking: Indonesian lenders report strong H1 profits and loan growth, but the sector braces for tighter liquidity as state funds mature. Currency & Markets: Yen traders are leaning on options ahead of US inflation data, reflecting uncertainty over dollar-yen direction and intervention risk. Housing Pressure (Ireland): A look back at 2006 vs 2026 highlights how tighter lending rules and the post-crash shift have made first-time homebuying far harder. Fintech Regulation (US): The OCC blocked Wise and Bunq’s US banking bids, challenging Europe’s “easy charter” playbook. Wealth & Rates (Singapore): Analysts split on Singapore banks after Q2 results, with wealth management seen as key as lending income faces pressure.
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