AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInstant Payments Upgrade in Bosnia: The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina launched a domestic instant payment system, letting participating banks process transfers within seconds 24/7, with Intesa Sanpaolo Banka BiH, Raiffeisen Bank BiH and Sparkasse Bank BiH among the first users; the EU also backed the move via a €2m project tied to BiH’s path toward the EU single digital market. US Investment Talks in Sarajevo: Bosnia’s Presidency Chair Željko Komšić met the US embassy’s John Ginkel to discuss intensifying American investment in energy, infrastructure and real estate, plus reform steps to improve the investment climate and the process around selecting a new High Representative. Digital Resilience Warning: A new study flags weak internet infrastructure as a risk to banking, healthcare and government services during major outages, underscoring the need for stronger digital backbone and cybersecurity readiness. World Cup Spillover Economics: The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered an estimated $2.1bn economic boost to the New York region in its early matches, with hotel revenue and local hospitality benefiting—another reminder of how sport can move real money. Fraud-Fighting Spotlight: The ACFE honored fraud fighters and whistleblowers, highlighting modern schemes and the growing role of auditors in spotting financial misconduct.
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