AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoG20 Agenda: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will host the G20 Finance Ministerial in Asheville, North Carolina, with media credentialing now open for the Aug. 29–Sept. 1 meetings. Public Markets & Regulation: Canada’s CIRO resumed trading in ReVolve Renewable Power (REVV) and issued a trading halt for Spectra Products (SSA) pending news. Municipal Finance: Rock Springs approved the sale of the old First Security Bank building to cut an estimated $8m liability, while Peterborough in Ontario moved toward broader municipal investing via the ONE Joint Investment Board under the prudent investor standard. Credit Unions: Cascadia Credit Union formally applied to merge with Vancouver’s Greater Vancouver Community Credit Union, setting up a member vote this fall. Investor Protection: Saskatchewan warned of an impersonation scam using “T. Rowe Price Group USA” and fake apps/sites; Rosen Law Firm launched securities class-action investigations tied to Suja Life and BellRing Brands. Crypto Markets: Grayscale’s XRP fund saw net share creation but a sharp $16.8m operating loss wiped out much of the rebound. Corporate Finance: Brighthouse Financial reported Q2 results below expectations, and NALCO outlined a $2.6b aluminium smelter expansion timeline in Odisha. Energy & Capital Flows: Russia’s finance ministry will buy foreign currency and gold under the budget rule, while Argentina and China extended a currency swap deal.
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