AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMortgage & credit access: Nationwide backed Bank of England capital reforms that could unlock £40bn in new lending for mortgages and business growth. Retail & consumer spending: TransUnion Canada found inflation still dominates household worries, with many cutting discretionary spend and checking credit monthly as fraud risk rises. Home improvements: Porch Life says homeowners are shifting spend outdoors—porch conversions, patios and screened rooms—driven by high moving costs and limited inventory. Rapid grocery delivery: Tesco expands Whoosh to Uber Eats and Deliveroo, adding Clubcard Prices and points to third-party orders. Product upgrades (home audio): Monitor Audio’s Hyphn floorstanders now come in 200+ custom colourways, hand-finished in the UK. Customer service tech: KPN is rolling out agentic AI to handle more customer needs alongside humans, aiming for faster, higher-quality support. New consumer finance product: Canvas Annuity launched a 10-year MYGA with a 6.3% guaranteed rate for a decade. EV launch: Chery Q EV is set for South Africa in early September from R350,000. Travel & loyalty: Amex Canada added a new transfer option to Accor’s ALL at a 2:1 points ratio for hotel stays. Regulatory/consumer protection: Ghana Standards Authority plans tougher collaboration to remove substandard electrical products and curb fire risks.
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