AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUK Jobs Shock: Youth unemployment in Britain jumped to an 11-year high, with 16–24 joblessness rising to 16.2% as firms cut hiring under higher wage and payroll costs and fewer vacancies. AI Reshuffle at Banks: Standard Chartered says it will cut about 7,800 jobs (15% of back-office roles) by 2030 as it leans harder on automation and AI, while also lifting its 2030 earnings target. Banking Under Court Scrutiny: Sri Lanka’s court ordered banks and telecom firms to submit details tied to a high-profile Hemarathana Thera case, including accounts and phone conversations. Crypto Security Alarm: Echo Protocol’s eBTC on Monad was exploited, with a reported $73M fake-mint fallout and a paused affected market. Stablecoin Momentum Cools: Stablecoin growth is stalling as banks weigh real-world use cases. Capital Pressure Watch: Moody’s warned Korea’s “value-up” push and policy lending could strain bank capital buffers. Tech-Driven Growth: ADGM reported 57% AUM growth in Q1 2026 and active licenses topping 13,350.
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