AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBanking & Markets: HSBC warns commodities face a “super-squeeze” as chokepoint chaos spreads from Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb, while JPMorgan says a “super” El Niño plus Iran-driven energy shocks could add 0.6 points to global inflation and hit emerging markets hardest. Banking Stocks/Capital Returns: Bank of America lifts its quarterly dividend 14% to 32 cents a share, citing excess capital, and also reiterates a Buy on ServiceNow after stronger contract growth. Crypto Policy & Risk: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon backs the CLARITY Act to bring crypto into a clearer US framework, even as banks split over stablecoin yield rules. M&A/Insurance: HSBC agrees to sell its Singapore life and health insurance unit to Allianz for about S$2.7bn, with HSBC continuing bancassurance distribution for 15 years. Digital Banking & Payments: NMI launches AXIUM SmartPOS for card-present payments, and PhotonPay publishes a report on Africa’s move from fragmented rails to unified cross-border settlement. Community Banking: Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines reports Q2 results and declares a higher dividend. Fraud & Scams: Westpac flags an AI “arms race” as scam losses top $2bn in 2025.
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