AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail Fuel Deals: Aramco is teaming up with S&R Membership Shopping and EastWest Bank in Metro Manila for pump discounts and a credit-card rebate—₱2.50–₱5 per liter off for members and a ₱200 rebate for EastWest cardholders spending at least ₱2,000 on fuel (July 16–Sept 15, capped at 80 liters/day). UK Benefits Checks: The UK DWP says new bank account eligibility checks won’t automatically suspend Universal Credit; trained staff will review cases and claimants can respond first. Credit Cards & Debt Pressure: Bernie Sanders renewed criticism of Trump’s promised credit-card rate cap after Fed data showed average card interest on balances at 22.15% in May, with Americans still carrying about $1.25T in card debt. Savings Rates Watch: France’s Livret A rate rises to 1.7% from Aug 1 (LDDS also to 1.7%, while LEP stays at 2.5%). BNPL Rules: New UK FCA regulation kicks in for Buy Now, Pay Later, including affordability checks and consumer protections for refunds. Travel Costs: Airport lounge access is getting pricier and more confusing, with perks increasingly tied to specific cards, fare classes, and status. Personal Finance Basics: A “Financial Fridays” segment highlights practical credit-card payoff tactics like paying more than minimums and using a “power payment” plan.
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