AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoHousehold Debt: US credit-card balances have hit a record $1.29 trillion as demand for debt counseling climbs, adding pressure ahead of the holiday shopping season. Cardholder Benefits: South Korea plans to let consumers convert unused credit-card points into local-currency vouchers from May, after 519.8 billion won in points expired at eight major issuers since 2021. Banking Deals: GECU has completed its acquisition of Bank of the Southwest, creating a $4.9 billion credit union serving more than 449,000 members; the two organizations expect to combine products and services by June 2027. Wealth Management: UK private-equity firm Cinven is weighing a sale of financial advice and investment platform True Potential, which manages £40 billion for 640,000 clients. Fraud Warning: AI is helping scammers produce convincing voice clones, fake video calls and polished messages; verify unexpected requests through a separate channel and never rush a money transfer.
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