AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPhilippines Climate & Agriculture: Makabayan bloc lawmakers filed House Resolution No. 1496 urging probes into Super El Niño’s economic hit, citing P6.87B in agricultural damage and pushing Congress to assess government mitigation as PAGASA warns the “very strong” phase could last into early 2027. Global Markets Risk Mood: Blueberry Markets’ Zoran Kresovic says volatility gauges like VIX look too calm for the risk build-up, warning higher oil prices and bond yields could spark broader market stress. Crypto & Regulation: The US Treasury withdrew proposed crypto wallet and mixer reporting rules, while the CFTC opened a consultation on leveraged/margined retail crypto frameworks (CTX/CAM), seeking public input for possible future rulemaking. South Korea Cybersecurity: South Korea activated round-the-clock defenses after ARTEX AI-linked attacks hit seven financial institutions, exposing 65,000+ customer records and triggering major regulatory action. Caribbean Finance Access: Guyana Development Bank launched interest-free SME loans up to $3M without collateral, aiming to boost financing and digital inclusion. Kuwait Housing Finance: NBK’s Al Manzel program reported strong demand for integrated housing finance and renovation solutions. Charity Finance Focus: New research finds charity leaders under the most pressure on financial sustainability, with knock-on effects for impact and culture.
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