AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCentral Bank Watch: Reserve Bank of New Zealand lifted the OCR by 25 bps to 2.5%, warning inflation is still above target—meaning higher mortgage and loan costs could follow for Pacific families. Household Finance & Policy: Labour unveiled SolarSaver rooftop solar support with subsidies up to $3,000 plus low-interest government-backed finance options, aiming to cut the upfront cost barrier. Credit Cards & Consumer Risk: The FCA is pushing for expanded powers to regulate financial services AI, as regulators worry about biased or inconsistent advice; meanwhile, credit-card fraud and skimming scams keep targeting shoppers and seniors. Student Debt: New federal caps sharply limit graduate borrowing from July 1, forcing students and colleges to rethink costs and access. UK Benefits: Martin Lewis urged pensioners to check eligibility for underclaimed Attendance Allowance worth up to £5,959.20 a year. Markets: India’s Sensex/Nifty slid ~2% after Trump said the Iran ceasefire is over, while Asian markets showed mixed moves, including a strong bounce in Singapore.
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