AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking & Rates: Top CD rates from major banks hit up to 4.40% APY (Oct. 5), with terms from 7–12 months and jumbo tiers at select lenders. Banking Leadership: Axis Bank sees a second senior exit as Sanjeev Moghe resigns, following the earlier CFO departure. Crypto & Markets: Ethereum trades around $2,716.88 (Oct. 5), down on the day and sharply lower vs. a year ago. Personal Finance Basics: New college students are being warned about credit card traps—most have cards, but many aren’t paying in full. Scams & Fraud: RCMP warns of a gold-purchase scam where fraudsters pose as police; UK/online shoppers face fake discount phishing on social media. Household Budgeting: UK pensioners may miss out on Winter Fuel Payment (up to £300) despite meeting age rules; boiler flow-temperature tweaks could cut bills “up to £65.” Payments & Retail: ATO credit-card payment changes and surcharge fallout keep pressuring small businesses. Investing/Wealth: CIBC expands access to ETF strategies via three new mutual funds; LPL welcomes a new advisory team. Business & Tech: Tangerine launches Tangerine Business for entrepreneurs; Verifone upgrades cloud-connected payments for convenience stores.
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