AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWhatsApp Meets Fintech: Meta named Indian CRED founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp’s new global head, alongside a reported $900M funding push into CRED—another sign messaging is moving deeper into payments and credit. Credit & Lending Watch: Experian India says gold loans are surging, with sourcing value up 84% y/y in FY26 as higher gold prices unlock bigger secured borrowing. Banking Rates: ANZ New Zealand cut several fixed home loan rates, citing softer wholesale funding costs. Savings Deals (UK): Santander launched a regular saver paying 8% AER (with a 5% bonus for the first year) but capped at £200/month. Household Finance Basics: A guide explains how an interest calculator can compare total loan costs before you borrow. Payments Limits (India): RuPay credit cards used on UPI are billed against your card limit, with per-transaction and daily UPI limits also applying. Market Risk: Moody’s turned the Philippines banking outlook to “negative,” warning of rising asset-quality risks. Consumer Safety: Texas Parks and Wildlife says a vendor breach may have exposed data for 3M license holders; free credit monitoring is offered. Retail & Scams: Prime Day starts June 23, but warnings highlight scams and the need to protect accounts while shopping.
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