AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUK Pensions Overhaul: The DWP is rolling out “biggest pension reforms in a generation,” forcing workplace schemes to publish Value for Money ratings (costs, performance, and service) and letting regulators push poor performers to improve or close. CD Rates Watch: Big banks are advertising top CD APYs up to 4.00% on July 14, with terms from months to 15 months—useful if you want predictable returns. ISA Boosts: iFAST Global Bank and iFAST’s new fixed-rate Cash ISAs are back with a £500 cashback promo for qualifying deposits, while other banks are also lifting fixed-rate ISA offers. Digital Lending Growth (Kenya): Kenya’s central bank licensed 25 more digital credit providers, bringing the total to 252 and pushing digital loan issuance to Ksh 150.5B. Fraud & Enforcement: A UK-style reminder of the risks—FEMA scam warnings in Louisiana, plus a New Zealand man jailed for Inland Revenue fraud using fabricated documents. Consumer Data Rights (Australia): The CDR expands to non-bank lenders from November, letting people compare loans using shared data. Crypto Odd Win: A hobbyist solo bitcoin miner reportedly turned a small Bitaxe setup into a ~$200k gain.
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