AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMiddle East Recovery: Lebanon’s Finance Minister Yassine Jaber toured South Lebanon to assess ceasefire-era damage and push reconstruction, including rubble clearing, telecom repairs, and plans for temporary housing and rental support. Capital Markets & Inclusion: Oman said financing raised via its capital market topped OMR7bn from 2021–2025, as regulators push longer-term project funding beyond bank lending. SME Credit Gap: Deloitte reported only 14% of India’s MSMEs have access to formal credit, leaving most reliant on informal, costly lenders—despite digital payments growth. AI and Inflation Risk: The IMF warned an AI-driven “wealth effect” could spur consumer demand and add fresh inflation pressure. Personal Finance & Banking: A new Android Google Finance app brings AI-powered investing tools and portfolio tracking; meanwhile, a piece on high-yield savings accounts argues cash needs inflation-beating returns. Public Finance & Governance: Bulgaria’s finance minister called the 2026 state budget draft “realistic,” while Pakistan’s debt growth slowed to 5% in FY26, improving debt-to-GDP and external risk. Wealth Management Events: Bank of China (Hong Kong) and TVB held the “Wealth Management Expo 2026,” spotlighting RMB use and cross-border enterprise finance.
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