AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMoney Laundering Case: Epoch Times’ ex-CFO Weidong “Bill” Guan pleaded guilty in a $67M money laundering scheme tied to fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits, with sentencing still pending. Markets & Inflation Watch: Reuters flags a packed week for investors as earnings season and CPI data collide with Iran-related risks, even as major U.S. indexes hover near records. Retirement Planning: A UK guide lays out the key financial audits people should do in their 50s, 60s and 70s to protect retirement income and reduce debt. UK Savings Hunt: HMRC is urging about 750,000 young people to claim forgotten Child Trust Fund money worth ~£2,200 on average. BNPL Rules Change: From July 15, BNPL will face FCA affordability checks and stronger consumer protections, but older agreements may not automatically get the upgrades. Disability Benefits Reminder: UK Attendance Allowance can pause after 28 days in hospital, and separate stays can be linked—so DWP updates matter. Fraud & Scams: A separate report warns about scammers using fake reward pages to steal credit card data. Personal Finance Basics: Experts push “f*** it” funds as a planned way to save for non-essentials without derailing essentials.
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