AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpecialist Lending: PremFina secured a new £400m senior debt facility from Lloyds, boosting funding capacity for its insurance premium finance growth. Corporate Restructuring: Homeplus’ owner MBK Partners and creditor Meritz Financial Group agreed 200bn won emergency funding to keep rehabilitation on track after a court move to terminate proceedings. Crypto Regulation: Japan passed amendments reclassifying cryptocurrency as “financial assets,” shifting oversight toward securities rules and insider-trading protections, with implementation targeted within a year. Tax Policy: Malaysia’s finance ministry said there are no plans for a 2% wealth tax for now, while pointing to a more targeted approach via capital gains and higher-income dividend/profit distributions. Consumer Credit Oversight: Malaysia reported 8m active BNPL users in Q1 2026 with RM5.3bn outstanding and RM181m overdue, alongside licensing standards for providers. Public Finance & Resilience: The Philippines and OECD are working on public finance reforms to strengthen disaster and climate resilience, focusing on implementation and local capacity. Fraud & Claims Enforcement: UK regulators are cracking down on misleading car finance claims marketing ahead of payouts tied to the commission scandal. AI for Finance Workflows: Maywood launched Maverick to proactively surface deal and outreach signals inside firms’ existing email, calendar and CRM systems. Wealth Management Milestone: BlackRock crossed $15T in assets under management, driven by strong ETF inflows and market gains.
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