AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoHigh Court/ASIC: Australia’s High Court backed ASIC in its appeal over the Block Earner crypto yield case, clarifying how “return” products sit inside existing financial services rules. Food & drinks/M&A: Danone is moving deeper into Asia-Pacific beverages, including a deal to buy Australia’s Made Group to tap protein and gut-health demand. Retail/consumer promos: Aldi is running a free “blind box” giveaway tied to grocery favourites, with themed boxes released daily over a short window. Cyber & privacy: Australia-linked dashcam maker BlackVue is accused of exposing users’ live footage and locations via its app, raising fresh privacy concerns. Markets/consumer tech: WiseTech Global shares slid after reports its founder is under investigation by Australian federal police. Agriculture & food security: New Zealand’s High Commissioner visited Lae, Papua New Guinea, to strengthen trade and people-to-people links, including support for local markets and small-scale producers. Regulation & scams: HSBC Australia faces major penalties after court action over scam-protection failures, underlining pressure on banks’ consumer safeguards.
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