AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPhilippines Retirement Investing: ATRAM Trust is rolling out the country’s first globally invested retirement funds under the PERA framework, aiming to let tax residents diversify offshore via two feeder funds tied to global dividend and allocation strategies. Malaysia Retirement Fund Fallout: Malaysia’s KWAP is facing renewed scrutiny over a RM200m eFishery investment after officials said the fund was deceived by manipulated financial statements, with lawmakers weighing whether to expand investigations. Philippines Impeachment & Finance Records: The Senate impeachment court deferred a decision on subpoenaing VP Sara Duterte’s bank and tax records, with judges set to rule after further review. Banking & Crypto Payments: Switzerland’s AMINA Bank became the first FINMA-regulated crypto bank to integrate Mesh for streamlined stablecoin and digital-asset deposits. UK Consumer Credit Crackdown: UK regulators moved against claims management firms tied to car finance redress, targeting misleading promotions and fees that can cut into compensation. Asia Markets & Rates: South Korea’s Kospi slid sharply after the Bank of Korea’s rate hike, while investors warned about retail-heavy, leveraged AI trade risk. Global Capital & Tech Spend: TSMC announced a $100bn Arizona AI investment after a big profit jump, while space startup funding stayed near record levels following SpaceX’s IPO.
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