AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFed Fallout: Jerome Powell’s Fed exit is being framed around two big themes—missing inflation early and resisting political pressure—while markets now look for what comes next for rate expectations. Cross-Border Payments: Sri Lanka’s PM backed a PayPal partnership with local banks (Bank of Ceylon, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Sampath), aiming to make trusted international payments easier for SMEs and freelancers. Crypto in Retail: BitGo teamed with Moon to roll out Bitcoin-linked prepaid card products across Asia, starting with Hong Kong. Banking Performance: Nations Trust Bank reported 1Q PAT of Rs. 4.6b (+12% YoY) with loan growth and a low Stage 3 ratio. UK Compliance Pressure: British Gas agreed a £20m Ofgem redress deal over forced prepayment meters, plus debt write-offs for vulnerable customers. Crypto Policy Risk: Australia’s proposed CGT reform could remove the long-hold discount that helped crypto investors cut tax bills. Market Mood: FTSE 100 slipped and gilt yields rose as UK political uncertainty returned to the spotlight.
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