AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDividend & Rates Watch: Energy Transfer’s 2020 dividend cut still spooks income investors, even as the payout story has improved. With the Fed signaling a fresh tightening push, “How to protect your portfolio as rates rise” is back on the radar. AI Funding Reality Check: A BIS study says 55% of investment into AI firms comes from other AI companies, raising questions about how much demand is truly external. Market Pulse: Nepal’s NEPSE fell 1.62% last week, with investors losing about Rs 73 billion in book value. Tokenization & Portfolio Tech: BlackRock highlights how tokenization could broaden what investors can access and how portfolios may be built. Cross-Border Investment Moves: UBS challenges the White House “onshoring” narrative using FDI data. Infrastructure & Energy Deals: WBI made a final investment decision on the Bakken East gas pipeline, while Alfanar agreed to sell its 507.9 MW Gujarat wind portfolio to KPI Green. Investor Protection: Pakistan’s SECP is sending the Bagasra Securities case to the FIA over unpaid investor dues. Scam Alerts: Malaysia police report a RM300,000 loss tied to a fake “Kad Prihatin Siswa” investment project; Greece arrested 17 in a crypto pyramid scheme. Policy for Capital: Argentina is launching citizenship-by-investment starting at $350,000 (applications Q4 2026). Regional Growth: Odisha launched an investor portal and tourism incentives, and Kenya set aside KSh7.5 billion for housing in Lamu ahead of the Dangote refinery.
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