AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPhilippines Banking Snapshot: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says the country’s financial system resources hit a record P38.3T in June, up 8% year-on-year, with banks holding 83% of the total—an expansion that signals lenders are still positioned to fund households and firms. New Zealand Markets & Economy: Commentary flags a “misplaced fixation” on housing prices while export strength supports broader activity; separately, NZ’s economic strain shows up in rising unemployment and a weaker labour outlook. India Housing Finance Regulation: India’s RBI draft norms could squeeze pricing flexibility for prime housing finance companies, potentially narrowing rate gaps between new and existing borrowers and speeding how benchmark changes flow into NBFC funding costs. Kenya Treasury Demand: Kenya’s central bank saw record bids for reopened infrastructure bonds, with demand far outstripping offers—highlighting liquidity appetite for tax-free government paper. Corporate/Deal & Finance: Genco Shipping fires back after Diana Shipping withdraws its takeover offer, while Bally’s pursues financing alternatives to bolster liquidity amid going-concern doubts. Fraud & Enforcement: A Georgia adviser behind a $380M Ponzi scheme was sentenced to 20 years, underscoring regulators’ crackdown on financial misconduct.
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