AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGreen Finance Push: UK credit unions get a new Green Loan Handbook to help design practical, affordable green home finance for insulation, solar, batteries and heat pumps. Geopolitics & Markets: Optimism around a potential US-Iran 60-day ceasefire extension lifted Asian stocks and eased oil, supporting risk sentiment and equities. Energy Investment Outlook: The IEA says natural gas project spending rises 10% in 2026 to $330bn while oil upstream spend keeps falling, reshaping global energy capital flows. Trade & Investment: India and Canada launched a Trade and Investment Forum and aim to conclude CEPA negotiations by end-2026, targeting clean energy, critical minerals, agri-food and digital. Capital Markets/Policy: Nepal’s finance minister is set to present the 2026/27 budget after parliament preparations, while Kazakhstan’s central bank says no currency interventions are needed. Fraud Watch: Police in India booked suspects over alleged gold investment scams and Rohit Infra directors over fake buyback promises, highlighting ongoing investor-risk issues. Wealth & Inclusion: Global Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards named winners across countries, underscoring the push for financial literacy.
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