AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Payments: Apple Pay finally launches in India, letting eligible Axis Bank Visa/Mastercard users pay via iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch (with Mac support coming), with Apple positioning it as complementary to UPI. Neobanking Push: Revolut and Nubank signal they want to dominate neobanking, as the market heats up after takeover talk involving Monzo. Premium Cards: Commercial Bank (Qatar) unveils the Sadara Visa Infinite metal credit card with dining, travel, wellness and lounge perks. Banking Risk & Fraud: A South African court ruled that fraud proceeds deposited into someone else’s bank account aren’t a “safe harbour,” backing account-freeze actions tied to fraudulent VAT claims. Credit Cards & Debt: New data highlights rising credit card delinquencies among seniors and growing consumer strain, while multiple guides focus on choosing credit cards, EMI vs loans, and avoiding fee traps. Markets & Rates: Gold and silver slide as the 10-year yield tops 5.2%. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports show patchy but generally elevated fuel prices across US counties for the week ending Sept. 19. Corporate/Investing: ASIC calls in insolvency firms for a risk roundtable as Australia’s private credit sector faces stress, with Metrics Credit Partners freezing redemptions and pausing new lending.
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