AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Markets Watch: UK public sector net borrowing data for August lands amid “intense volatility” for gilt markets, with expectations that borrowing jumped about £15.7bn and net debt could rise toward 94.1% of GDP. Central Banks & Rates: A busy week of Fed speakers and key PMIs is set against a backdrop of hawkish policy expectations, while the IMF backs central-bank FX interventions aimed at smoothing shock-driven volatility. Banking Regulation (India): The RBI issued final Basel III market-risk capital rules for commercial banks, with implementation due from April 1, 2027, and also finalized minimum capital requirements for market risk. Payments & Wallets: Walmart’s shift to support Apple Pay and Google Pay is a clear signal that banks and payment firms must meet customers where they already pay. Crypto & Digital Finance: Bitcoin surged past $85,000 on ETF inflows and improved risk sentiment, while Saudi Arabia quietly exited China’s mBridge platform after completing a proof of concept. Banking Labor (India): India’s finance ministry urged public sector bank and RRB staff to call off a planned Sept. 28–30 strike after the government put the PLI scheme in abeyance. Corporate Finance: SoftBank is seeking over $11bn in junk bonds to fund follow-on OpenAI investment, underscoring how AI financing is increasingly debt-driven.
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