AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Ruble Rollout: Russia’s central bank says the digital ruble is ready for a Sept. 1 launch, running alongside cash and non-cash rubles and requiring banks plus large retailers to support it in stages, despite EU sanctions. Consumer Finance Rules: Ireland moves to give people a legal right to speak to a human when buying financial products online or by phone, with clearer pre-contract info and a mandatory “withdrawal button.” AI Meets Regulation: A study finds GDPR is delaying or blocking about 11% of EU large language model releases versus the US, with privacy friction a major driver. Crypto Market Structure: MiCA’s transition wrap-up continues to reshape Europe’s crypto landscape, while Portugal introduces new crypto asset rules. Banking & Wealth Tech: Objectway agrees to buy FNZ Switzerland’s private banking technology business, expanding its core-to-digital platform across wealth hubs. Payments Licensing: Paytm Europe secures a Luxembourg payment institution licence from CSSF, enabling regulated payment and acquiring services. Corporate Moves: SAP restricts hiring and pauses some internal travel to refocus spending on AI. Investment Flows: Asian investors are increasingly looking to Europe for diversification, with DWS pointing to a shift beyond the first AI wave.
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