AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoColes & Australian seafood: Walker’s Tuna has launched nationally in Coles, giving shoppers a locally made, MSC-certified option in the tuna aisle. Pet cost squeeze: New Zealand data shows pet owners cutting back as vet care and pet products outpace wages, with many reducing luxuries and even vet visits. Fraud risk shift: New Zealand’s regulator warns AI could make mortgage fraud easier, urging banks to tighten checks on documents and unusual applications. Energy bills controversy: The government’s Solar Sharer “three free hours” plan is drawing criticism for higher supply/peak charges that can make it costly outside the free period. Cybercrime hits supply chains: Australian police have arrested two people in Perth over alleged TeamPCP hacking, including tampering with open-source projects. Meta child-safety settlement: Meta has agreed to a major US $18bn settlement, with new default limits and night-time blocks for teens. Payments & retail tech: Clear Street expands access to prediction and private markets, while payment routing commentary highlights why AI needs better connected systems to work.
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