AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConsumer Shock & Savings Strain: A Kiwibank survey says 4 in 10 Kiwis can’t cover an unexpected $500 without borrowing or using a credit card, with groceries the biggest pressure point and women reporting worse saving struggles. AI Finance Privacy: OpenAI’s new ChatGPT finance tools let some users link bank and credit accounts via Plaid, but experts warn people may overshare sensitive data. Credit Cards & Rewards Reality Check: Travel rewards redemption is where value gets lost—using points for merchandise or letting them expire often delivers the worst return. Banking Deals & Switching: Santander is sweetening its UK current-account switch offer with an extra £45 Amazon gift card (plus its base bonus), while Lloyds/Halifax continues branch closures in the North East. Scam Watch: Sri Lanka police warn of rising financial scams where fraudsters impersonate police and regulators to steal OTPs and banking credentials. Policy & Markets: Trump pushes “Trump Accounts” for children as lawmakers weigh a new CFPB leadership pick; meanwhile, India’s credit growth and corporate loans accelerate, and markets wobble on oil and geopolitics. Retirement Reminder: Millions of UK workers are urged to track lost pension pots as “pensions dashboards” roll out from 2027.
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