AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoSmall-Business Finance: Malaysia has disbursed RM10.7 billion in financing to nearly 300,000 entrepreneurs this year, including RM3.14 billion in microloans; applications below RM20,000 must receive a decision within 24 hours. Global Finance: Pakistan has taken the G-24 chair, pledging to push for more development funding, stronger representation for developing economies and reform of global financial institutions. UK Public Finances: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch alleges a £49 billion budget gap and says unfunded commitments could mean higher taxes, including to meet defence spending targets. Market Risks: Hedge funds have unwound two years of net AI-stock buying in five days, while foreign investors pulled Rs34,843 crore from Indian equities in October, the second month of heavy outflows. Investment: Sri Lanka approved long-term leases of 15 plantation properties to selected investors, following 44 proposals for 30 sites and assets. Crypto Security: The nearly $6 billion Binance hack has renewed questions about how investors can safely hold and trade digital assets.
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