AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Finance Integrity: Malaysia’s PM and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged an end to “letters of support” and cronyism in entrepreneur financing, warning misuse of public funds can sink businesses. SME Financing Push: Malaysia’s PUNB launched SPaRK 2026, targeting up to RM2.25bn in financing for bumiputera entrepreneurs (2026–2030) and cutting PROSPER GROW rates to as low as 3.5% p.a. Regulatory & Risk Watch: The IMF warned that tokenization could shift risk from banks and funds to operators of shared digital ledgers, stressing safeguards before any migration. Digital Finance & Cybersecurity: The UAE Cybersecurity Council said national systems thwarted sophisticated attacks on the financial sector, with attackers increasingly using AI. Crypto Politics: US filings show Trump reported at least $1.4bn in crypto-related income in 2025; ethics watchdogs question whether it monetizes office. Banking Rates: India’s Axis Bank and Capital Small Finance Bank revised FD rates, with senior citizens able to reach 7.75%. Cross-Border Talks: India and France co-chaired their Economic and Financial Dialogue, focusing on supply chains, critical minerals, and investment cooperation.
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