AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConsumer Protection & Scams: The Philippines SEC warned the public about a Facebook page impersonating Streetcorner Finance Co. Inc. to push unauthorized online loans, urging people not to pay fees based on unverified social media claims. Portfolio Management: Australians face higher costs for “simple” rebalancing as upcoming capital gains tax changes make trimming and topping up more expensive, pushing investors to rethink long-term portfolio moves. Housing Wealth Access: U.S. homeowners pulled about $47B in home equity in Q1 2026, with more money coming via second liens (HELOCs/loans) instead of cash-out refinances—signaling how households are tapping wealth. Wealth & Markets: Vanguard marked the 50th birthday of the Vanguard 500 Index Fund, a milestone that helped popularize low-cost indexing for long-term wealth building. Politics & Personal Finance: U.S. lawmakers and watchdogs renewed pressure on conflicts of interest as Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s fossil-fuel investments were disclosed ahead of an Exxon-related case. Energy Prices: Trump pressed refiners and the Fed as gasoline prices surged, tying fuel costs directly to household budgets ahead of midterms.
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