AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarkets Jolt: ASX 200 futures point to a softer open after a brutal banking sell-off, with Commonwealth Bank down 10.4% to $153.67 following a profit miss and fresh worries that Budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax could cool investor demand. Policy Pressure: The Greens’ packaging bill is ratcheting up reform pressure with calls for a mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility scheme, arguing the current co-regulatory approach has failed to lift recycling and recycled-content targets. Fintech vs Fees: Kiwibank’s CEO says international money transfers are “ripe” for fintech disruption, pushing for more transparent costs as Kiwi Group explores capital options. Insurance Clarity: An AFCA ruling backs a business after an “open air” exclusion was rejected for a theft from a locked car, stressing the policy’s “temporary removal” wording. Global Watch: Investors keep eyes on the Trump–Xi summit as AI-driven rallies lift sentiment, while Middle East risk continues to rattle reserves and shipping costs.
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