AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRBI Rules Tighten for Brokers: India’s central bank moves to fully collateralize banks’ credit to stock and commodity brokers from July 1, with a 40% haircut on equity collateral—aimed at protecting depositors and reshaping derivatives lending economics. US-India Trade Momentum: USISPF says negotiations for an India-U.S. bilateral trade deal are nearing the finish line, with talks focused on market access, digital trade, supply chains, and cutting non-tariff barriers. Markets Lift on Iran Talks: Asian shares mostly rose as the US and Iran plan talks in Qatar, easing Strait of Hormuz disruption fears; South Korea’s KOSPI rebounded while oil stabilized. Crypto Sentiment Watch: ARK Invest bought $43.5M of crypto-linked stocks amid a Bitcoin slide, while US regulators expand scrutiny of Polymarket. Corporate Bond Demand Cools (Korea): South Korea’s corporate bond sales fell 15.4% in May as industrial and financial financing demand weakened. Banking & Inclusion (PNG): Wau Waria gets a new Mama Bank access point and a three-year partnership to expand formal banking access and financial education. Trade Friction (EU-China): EU and China push dialogue to manage trade tensions, with an October deadline set for tangible progress.
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