AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoESG Push in IPOs: Malaysia’s IPO market is tightening ESG disclosure rules, with investors warning that weak sustainability reporting could mean lower valuations and higher financing costs as the National Sustainability Reporting Framework expands to Main Market issuers. Markets Watch: Indian stocks are expected to stay jumpy as crude oil holds above $90, US-Iran tensions simmer, and investors track Fed signals ahead of Jackson Hole. Specialty Insurance Expansion: Korea’s non-life insurers are eyeing global specialty business, with KB Insurance preparing a potential move toward Lloyd’s of London as domestic growth slows. Retail & Consumer Disputes: A Kerala consumer forum ordered a biryani outlet to pay Rs 96,500 over alleged contaminated food that led to illness. Trade War Hit to Small Firms: The US and Canada trade war escalated after talks collapsed, with new tariffs expected to raise costs for businesses and consumers on both sides. Crypto Volatility: Bitcoin plunged below $76K amid a sharp selloff that triggered hundreds of millions in liquidations. Private Credit Outlook: EY says India’s private credit market should grow, but lenders will face tougher scrutiny on collateral, contract protections, and insolvency influence.
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