AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBanking & Rates: ASB says it’s lifting select term deposit rates after wholesale funding volatility, with six-month to two-year terms moving up (up to 4.15% for 18 months). Personal Finance & Debt: A Hawaii mortgage expert argues HELOCs and second mortgages can turn “debt stress” into breathing room when used to consolidate high-interest balances and rebuild cash reserves. UK Tax Relief: HMRC repaid £50.3m to 12,500+ pension savers after overtaxing flexible withdrawals, averaging about £4,000—plus HMRC warns 700,000+ people still haven’t claimed refunds worth ~£473. Bank Switching: UK account-switching is surging (CASS switches up 38.5%), with Nationwide leading on incentives like a £175 bonus. Credit & Savings: CD rates remain attractive, with top offers reaching about 4.50% APY, while big-bank CDs list up to 4.25% depending on term. Fraud Alerts: Saskatchewan RCMP warns trucking suppliers about phone scams using fraudulent card details that get orders shipped before the charge is declined. Crypto Policy: The US Clarity Act faces an uncertain Senate path before recess, with supporters pushing for a procedural vote.
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