AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBanking & Markets: Al Ansari Financial Services reported Dh635m H1 operating income supported by currency exchange gains, but profit fell 28.7% as costs stayed fixed while it invests in branches and systems. Credit & Capital Markets: Newtap Finance was upgraded to a Crisil A- for its borrowing programs as its managed loan portfolio climbed to ₹4,582 crore. Corporate Finance: Bank of America agreed a JV with Jio Financial Services to buy up to 49.9% of Jio Credit, targeting India’s fast-growing digital lending market. Regulation & Governance: India’s SEBI proposed a ₹5 crore asset threshold for accredited investors, while Kyrgyzstan’s non-banking regulator Gosfinadzor faced scrutiny over low staffing. Policy & Trade: A US Senate bill floated up to 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers, adding uncertainty to India-US trade talks as India weighs Russian crude impacts. Investing & Tech: Oracle shares jumped on a multiyear quantum partnership with Quantinuum, while KakaoBank executives bought nearly 500m won of their own shares. Energy & Shipping: Xeneta said Middle East war disruption is pushing long-term freight rates higher, with “fire spreading” from short-term markets. Equities Watch: GB Group cut FY27 guidance on weaker Americas identity trading; Zee shares jumped after SAT cleared a fundraising plan.
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