AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWealth Taxes: A study endorsed by Thomas Piketty says New Zealand’s 311 wealthiest families paid an effective tax rate of 8.1% in 2021–24, less than half the median adult’s 17.4%. It estimates equalizing their tax treatment could raise about NZ$605 million a year. India Outlook: The Finance Ministry estimates second-quarter growth at 7.35%, but warns that high oil prices, food inflation and uncertainty over the harvest could weigh on the outlook. AI Financing: Ares Management is wary of lending against AI chips, citing uncertainty over how quickly GPUs depreciate; it sees physical data centers and related infrastructure as easier to underwrite. Bank Taxes: Lloyds’ finance chief called Britain’s bank tax increase unhelpful to growth, as the sector faces added pressure. Markets: Wealthsimple raised $302 million to expand its financial platform, while several US regional banks reported third-quarter profits, including First Business Financial Services at $16.6 million.
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