AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBanking & Capital Markets: The Philippines’ financial system resources hit a record P38.3T in June, up 8% year-on-year, with banks holding 83% of the total—supporting credit and deposits despite geopolitical strain. Fraud & Enforcement: The FBI added former real-estate fund executive Rey E. Grabato II to its Most Wanted list, offering up to $150K after prosecutors alleged a $650M scheme that operated like a Ponzi. Crypto Regulation: Wisconsin advanced AB968, tightening rules for virtual currency kiosks with licensing, identity checks, fraud warnings, fee caps, and transaction limits. AI & Consumer Trust: A Gallup poll found about 1 in 5 Americans who sought financial advice used AI, but overall trust remains low versus human advisers. Corporate Finance & Deals: Alro Steel named Lindsay Goldberg as majority investor while keeping operations and leadership unchanged. Policy & Inclusion: Jordan’s central bank held a midterm review of its 2023–2028 financial inclusion strategy, aiming to close gaps and accelerate progress.
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