AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBank Earnings: Bahrain’s Al Salam Bank reported a 20.4% rise in nine-month net profit to $185.8 million, while Bank ABC’s profit fell 19% to $165 million as higher credit-loss provisions weighed on results. Iraq Reforms: Baghdad and the IMF made progress on a proposed 2027–29 framework covering public finances, monetary policy and banking-sector reforms. Digital Finance: Emirates NBD is rolling out AI-generated market insights in its ENBD X app; QNB and Paymera are partnering to expand digital payments in Syria. Israel Discount Bank plans in-app Bitcoin and Ether trading, while Revolut has approval to establish a bank in Israel. Crypto Rules: The Financial Stability Board says Türkiye needs stronger crypto and stablecoin oversight, despite progress in supervising the sector. Regional Capital: First Abu Dhabi Bank plans to raise $4.08 billion to support its growth strategy.
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