AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoScam Watch: Malaysia police say a private-sector doctor and husband lost RM300,000 to a fake “Kad Prihatin Siswa” education investment promising 10% monthly returns; no profits were paid and police are investigating for cheating. Market Mood: Nepal’s NEPSE fell 1.62% for a fourth straight week as turnover dropped and investors booked about Rs 73 billion in value losses. AI & Finance: A BIS study finds 55% of investment into AI firms came from other AI companies (2021–2025), raising questions for investors about how much demand is internal vs customer-driven. Tokenization Push: BlackRock highlighted how tokenization could broaden access to funds and strategies, potentially reshaping portfolio construction. Regulatory/Investor Protection: The SEC proposed a crypto custody framework for investment advisers and funds, while Pakistan’s SECP moved the Bagasra Securities recovery case to the FIA after Rs48.9m remained owed to investors. Cross-Border Deals: Argentina unveiled a citizenship-by-investment plan starting Q4 2026, with options from $350,000 to $800,000 in bonds, covering spouses and children. Energy Infrastructure: WBI Energy made a final investment decision on the Bakken East natural gas pipeline, targeting in-service in 2029–2030.
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