AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSpace & Markets: SpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq today under ticker SPCX at $135 after a roadshow and pricing, valuing the IPO around $1.75–$1.77T and making it the biggest in market history, with heavy retail demand. AI & Investing Infrastructure: New research argues GPUs are shifting from “luxury” hardware to an investable asset class, with leasing, collateral and tokenization structures emerging. Cyber & Financial Data: China issues new rules for financial information service providers to classify and grade data, aiming to standardize protection as regulators tighten oversight. Regulation Crackdown: India’s RBI revoked registrations of 135 NBFCs, including 125 from West Bengal, citing regulatory violations. Budget Watch (Pakistan): Finance Minister Aurangzeb defends the FY26-27 budget, pitching export-led growth via abolishing advance tax and super tax changes, plus an added Rs70bn export refinance subsidy. Fraud Alerts: FBI warns FIFA World Cup fans about crypto scams and fake ticket sites as enforcement ramps up. Local Finance Stress: St. Landry Parish Schools faces layoffs and possible closures amid nearly $4m debt and expected state funding cuts. Credit Access (India): Paisabazaar and SBM Bank India launch an FD-backed secured credit card with cashback to help build or repair credit.
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