AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegulatory Crackdown: Philippines’ AFASA anti-financial scam law is already producing results, with the PNP filing 500+ cases and banks pushed to tighten safeguards. Investment Pipeline: Thailand’s finance ministry lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 2.5% on stronger private investment and consumption, while exports are expected to rebound. Public Finance Discipline: Armenia reported a first-half 2026 budget surplus as revenues rose 14.7% and spending grew 7%. Power & Infrastructure Capex: China’s State Grid said H1 fixed-asset investment topped 310 billion yuan, supporting grid upgrades and renewable integration. Rural Demand: China’s rural investment and consumption kept growing in H1, reinforcing domestic demand. Capital Markets Reform (India): SEBI proposed major portfolio management reforms, including overseas investing and simplified rules, and also eased inheritance transmission by removing probate requirements. Banking & Digital Onboarding (US): Quontic Bank boosted account opening-to-digital registration after connecting Alkami’s platforms. Visa Processing for Investors (South Africa): Home Affairs expanded the Trusted Employer Scheme to speed visas for qualifying employers. Geopolitics & Markets: US Treasury kept Switzerland on its currency manipulation monitoring list; investors also weighed tariff and oil-price pressures. Climate Risk Supervision (Mongolia/Namibia): Mongolia and IFC will strengthen climate-risk oversight, while Namibia’s central bank is launching a climate data diagnostic study.
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