AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Payments: India’s Razorpay won regulatory approval for a likely $600 million IPO, while Paytm received preliminary RBI clearance to issue wallets, sending its shares to a record high. Regional Finance: Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines agreed to widen local-currency settlement for trade and investment, aiming to cut conversion costs and foreign-exchange risk. Rates and Consumers: Bank of America now expects three more Fed hikes, through March, as inflation stays hot. U.S. banks collected $1.6 billion in overdraft fees in the third quarter, the highest total in four years, renewing scrutiny of household finances. Bank Growth: U.S. Bank will add 60 middle-market banking roles nationwide, targeting companies with up to $1 billion in annual revenue. Crypto Finance: Kraken parent Payward’s third-quarter adjusted earnings fell 67% as trading volumes and crypto prices weakened, highlighting pressure on lenders and exchanges in the downturn.
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