AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInterchange Fee Fight (NZ): The Commerce Commission has proposed caps on Mastercard and Visa commercial credit card interchange fees, aiming to cut business costs by about $40m a year and reshape how card benefits get funded. Consumer Pressure (US): A Fed Beige Book says affordability stress is pushing Americans toward credit cards more often while they cut discretionary spending and focus on essentials. Fraud & Scams (US/UK): Michigan is marking Medicare Fraud Prevention Week with reminders to never share Medicare or Social Security details with unsolicited callers; in the UK, DWP says about 2,400 PIP claimants are still missing out on arrears payments worth roughly £5,625 each. Card Safety (Everyday Banking): A reminder that in-person tap payments are generally safer than swipe because the real card number doesn’t get exposed the same way. Cyber Threats (World Cup): South Africans watching or traveling for the FIFA World Cup are warned about fake ticket sites and other digital scams targeting fans. Personal Finance Basics (UK): Money-saving guidance highlights how to use ISAs and manage tax efficiently as investors brace for ongoing tax pressure.
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