AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAuto Finance Push in Bahrain: Al Salam Bank launched Flexi Auto Finance with a 3-year guaranteed showroom BuyBack, bundling insurance, registration and maintenance for eligible Mercedes buyers. Sharia-Compliant Digital Lending: Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) became the first in Bahrain to offer Sharia’a-compliant financing via the BenefitPay consumer lending marketplace. Bangladesh Financing Shift: Finance Minister Amir Khosru said the government is exploring alternative financing beyond banks as the sector faces a capital deficit tied to money laundering, while foreign investors including JPMorgan and Goldman show interest. Energy and Time Horizon: He also warned gas and electricity shortages will take at least two years to fix, even with LNG and infrastructure plans. Digital Fraud Warning: A fraud-focused piece urges earlier action against scams, highlighting how “buy now, pay later” can fuel debt spirals. Cyber Breach Watch: SafePal disclosed an authorization flaw that exposed order details for about 39,800 users, while crypto broker Bits of Gold is investigating a third-party breach. AI Finance Deals: Oracle expanded its Oracle AI Database partnership on AWS across 22 regions, as Kraken’s parent Payward reported $508M Q2 revenue but weaker profitability. Wealth Migration Debate: California’s billionaire tax fight reignited after Mark Cuban warned it could push wealth and investment out of state.
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