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Last update: 2 hours agoTax Scrutiny Escalates: Korea’s tax agency has launched surprise probes into Hana Financial Group and Meritz Securities, with raids aimed at possible tax evasion—raising fresh fears that pressure on finance firms is widening beyond regulators. AI in Operations: Broadridge says its agentic AI capabilities are now live in production, promising up to 30% operational cost reduction for clients as firms automate exception handling across capital markets and wealth workflows. Cyber Watch Tightens: Germany’s BaFin warns AI-driven cyber risks are “substantial” and will start targeted inspections of financial firms. Climate Financing Push: UN chief António Guterres tells Africa Forward Summit that Africa is hit hardest by climate shocks while needing urgent, scaled-up climate finance. SME Funding in Focus: JICA’s long-running two-step loan program in Mongolia is highlighted as a durable source of financing for SMEs and environmental protection. Identity Payments Upgrade: Visa rolls out Tap to Confirm/Tap to Activate with Keyno and Fidelity Bank (Bahamas), turning a physical card into a simpler in-app identity check. Markets Await Inflation: Traders are bracing for the US CPI print, with metals and rates still trading off real-yield and dollar moves.
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