AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCentral Banks & Macro: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned the US war on Iran is hitting UK finances via higher energy prices, inflation and mortgage rates, with the Strait of Hormuz still closed. Trade & Tariffs: Canada’s Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defended Ottawa’s dollar-for-dollar tariff countermeasures against the US, saying it won’t escalate but will protect economic sovereignty. Fraud & Financial Crime: Yogyakarta’s Sultan was targeted in a deepfake scam using AI-altered video to push fake financial/lease promotions, underscoring how quickly financial fraud can spread online. Banking & Regulation: RBI approved ICICI Prudential AMC to buy up to 9.95% in AU Small Finance Bank, subject to banking and securities rules. Sustainable Finance: Siyapatha Finance joined PCAF to align its climate disclosures with global carbon accounting standards. Public Finance & Services: Metro Vancouver disclosed projected financing costs nearing $1.9B for its North Shore wastewater plant, sparking transparency questions about how much ratepayers will ultimately pay. Education Finance: Nigeria’s NELFUND was praised by Vice President Kashim Shettima for covering tuition and monthly upkeep for poor students. Market/Institution Updates: Lotte Card Vietnam received SBV approval to transition into a comprehensive finance company, expanding beyond consumer lending into corporate and leasing.
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