AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarket Watch: South Korea’s finance chief vowed to curb excessive market reactions to possible U.S. AI regulation, as officials warned of spillover from a sharp U.S. stock slide. China Debt: Local government financing vehicles have fallen 92% since March 2023 as Beijing accelerates efforts to contain hidden debt and wind down risky borrowing platforms. SME Finance: Pentagreen and Candi Solar signed a $50 million deal to fund 400 MW of solar and battery projects in India, with most customers expected to be small businesses. Banking Results: India Shelter Finance reported second-quarter assets under management of 11,997 crore rupees, up 23% year on year, and profit growth of 19%. Public Finance: Bolivia secured a $750 million IDB package for economic stabilization and fiscal reforms. Cyber Risk: India’s CERT-In warned that AI-assisted attacks are targeting banks, fintechs and payment systems to enable unauthorized transfers. Corporate Fallout: LIV Golf will wind down after failing to secure financing and player support for a relaunch, despite more than $5 billion spent.
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