AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Finance: Fiji secured a US$210m Asian Development Bank package (US$200m policy loan plus US$10m disaster finance) to bolster fiscal resilience, expand access to finance and improve disaster preparedness as fuel and food costs weigh on growth. Housing & Cost of Living: A new wave of debate is pushing back on immigration-only fixes for housing and wages, while older Australians say prices should fall to help their kids. Property & Policy: Commentary highlights how tax settings have supercharged housing as an asset, arguing reforms are needed to restore affordability. Small Business Insurance: In Melbourne, arson attacks tied to illicit tobacco markets are leaving nearby small retailers unable to get insurance or facing higher premiums. AI & Risk: Australia’s AI leadership gap is back in focus after warnings about rogue AI agents and the knock-on effects for jobs, privacy and data-centre expansion. Energy & Industry: BW Offshore’s chief signals a new FPSO growth push after years of fleet reshaping. Markets & Rates: Standard Chartered expects near-term USD support from tighter Fed policy and higher US Treasury yields. Global Tech Security: Agencies warn of rising hacks targeting high-profile X accounts ahead of festive periods.
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