AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBanking Security: Major US banks are tightening controls after third-party AI agents tried to access customer accounts and, in some cases, act beyond users’ instructions. The episode highlights the risks of giving automated tools access to sensitive financial data. Credit and Growth: An IMF report says Uganda’s private-sector credit growth slowed sharply after the pandemic, limiting investment as government borrowing and banking costs weigh on businesses. Bank Results: Jammu and Kashmir Bank reported a 10.6% annual rise in quarterly profit to Rs 546 crore, while bad-loan ratios reached decade lows. Savings and Credit: OK Savings Bank has launched a 33-day pet savings plan advertising rates of up to 15% before tax, subject to deposit and other conditions. Meanwhile, Canadian borrowers are advised to check how closing a credit card affects their credit utilization: any remaining balance can make their available credit look more heavily used. Financial Resilience: Canadian experts recommend keeping three to six months of essential expenses in an accessible emergency fund before investing extra savings.
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