AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoInvestor Risk: Nvidia faces a shareholder lawsuit alleging it misled investors about CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with a woman suspected of links to Chinese intelligence; the claims are unproven. Banking: Commonwealth Bank reported a 16% quarterly fall in mortgage applications as higher rates weigh on borrowers, though its loan book continued to grow. Macquarie will pay a A$14 million penalty and A$8.8 million to customers over misleading savings-rate promotions. Rates and Safety Nets: Uganda’s central bank held its key rate as it monitors the effects of a sharp earlier increase. A revised ASEAN+3 currency-swap pact, with a US$240 billion pool, adds a rapid-response facility for members facing urgent balance-of-payments needs. Investment: Blackstone agreed to buy a 16% stake in India’s IIFL Finance for about Rs 5,000 crore, while Peru raised US$4.5 billion through a debt sale. Development Finance: The World Bank approved US$500 million for Nigeria’s climate-resilience efforts; COP31 talks are also pressing for more predictable climate funding for vulnerable countries.
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