AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGlobal Finance Reform: Nepal’s Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle is set to push climate-justice priorities across AIIB, IMF/World Bank and UN forums, citing the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster costs and vulnerability of low-emission countries. Policy & Politics: In India, Parliamentary Finance panel chair Bhartruhari Mahtab defended a unanimous Standing Committee report amid a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) controversy, insisting the process is on record. Banking & Regulation: New Zealand’s RBNZ assistant governor said the Deposit Takers Act rollout is slower than hoped because regulators must “take industry with us” and get settings right. Markets & Tech Finance: JPMorgan and Goldman are lining up to finance Europe’s AI data-centre push, as investors chase deals and Europe tries to reduce reliance on US tech. Corporate/Deal News: Tata Motors renewed its retail finance MoU with J&K Bank as a preferred financier for commercial vehicle credit. Local Finance Stress: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools faces a criminal probe after a district attorney request citing alleged financial irregularities. SME Credit: Pakistan’s SECP approved Shaamilkar Tajir, a Shariah-compliant digital financing app for small businesses up to Rs3m. Public Finance & Aid: Jamaica signed a US$36m CDB-backed rural water supply programme to expand potable water access for 40,000+ residents.
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