AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoRegulatory Clampdown on Consumer Finance: CNBC flagged BNPL drifting toward payday-style costs, with 29% of users using it for groceries and late fees stacking to rates that can reach 100% APR-plus. Investor Protection in the UK: Aviva warned retail shareholders about a US “mini-tender” from Litani offering shares at £5.30 vs £6.55, raising FCA oversight questions after a court forced access to the register. Capital Markets & Compliance: India’s Supreme Court backed SEBI penalties in the ESSEL debt crisis, stressing “MANDATE FIRST, GAINS LATER” for mutual fund disclosures. Crypto Lending & Security: Sui-based BlueMove DEX faced a $500k+ exploit/withdrawal debate after claims of 700,000 SUI drained from locked liquidity pools, while Coinbase Ventures reported 30 crypto startup deals in H1. Global Policy & Sanctions: The US moved to squeeze Iran’s regime financiers and shadow banking networks, while the IMF said it agreed with Bangladesh’s framework for a new programme. Corporate/Deal Watch: US states sued to block Paramount’s £80bn Warner Bros takeover; De Beers paused its Venetia diamond mine for two years as prices slump. Tech/Payments: Kraken launched a UK/EEA debit card with up to 2% cashback, and Gondor rolled out portfolio-backed margin for Polymarket traders.
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