AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoRBNZ & Markets: New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 edged up as inflation expectations cooled, with Mainfreight, Freightways and Auckland Airport helping lift the index. Finance Policy: Reserve Bank governor Andrew McGregor outlined a push to modernise prudential rules, including the Deposit Takers Act rollout and an insurance supervision overhaul out for consultation. Adviser Sector: Kiwi Adviser Network is running three lender, KiwiSaver, insurance and compliance PD days in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland in September. All Blacks Rugby: Richie Mo’unga is recalled to the All Blacks squad for the South Africa tour after Billy Proctor’s shoulder injury, with Mo’unga joining Dave Rennie’s four-Test series. Tech & Funding: Ocean Intelligence secured pre-seed backing to expand its marine forecasting and “operating picture” platform, already used by mussel and oyster operators in New Zealand. Trade Talks: Bangladesh has proposed a free trade agreement with New Zealand and asked for support on RCEP accession and an LDC transition extension. Digital Life: OpenAI has started rolling out ads in ChatGPT in more regions, with New Zealand among those reportedly included in tests.
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