AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCore Banking Modernization: Bank of Sydney went live on Infosys Finacle via an AWS-hosted SaaS setup, signaling another Australian push to refresh legacy systems. AI in Financial Services: JPMorgan is backing a “secure, on-premises” AI inference approach with SambaNova, while Malaysia’s banking leaders stress responsible AI implementation over fast adoption; KPMG also flags that 29% of executives can’t track AI running costs. AML/CFT Oversight: The Fed proposed a major rewrite of how it supervises bank anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing programs, aiming to tighten how firms “establish” and “maintain” controls. Payments & Infrastructure: SWIFT activated a blockchain ledger with 17 banks piloting tokenized cross-border payments and deposits, and Citi expanded cross-border instant payments to partner banks. Banking Market Reality Checks: Bangladesh’s economy is described as resilient on remittances and RMG exports, while cash shortages hit banks in India’s erstwhile Adilabad district. Fraud & Customer Protection: Axis Direct issued an investor advisory against impersonation and fake trading groups. Banking Tech/Reg Watch: ECB ordered major banks to prepare for AI-driven cyber threats.
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