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RBI: Partnership
Supreme Court directed RBI to create standardized SOPs for banks within 4 weeks to combat digital arrest scams; coordinated effort with state authorities, WhatsApp, and inter-departmental committees
Source: Inc42 (India/SEA)
The leadership read
Alliances broaden the commercial surface, and the leadership need follows. RBI's partnership in the sector widens demand for commercial and alliance leaders who turn an agreement into realised value. Across Asia, watch whether dedicated senior ownership is put on it; unowned alliances quietly lapse.
Market context: Backdrop: a 104 (Hot) Talent Market Index (down 1.9 on the month) with Asia activity steady (-1pts).
RBI: 1 signal in the last 90 days; 0.1% of MitchelLake's Asia signal flow.
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