AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoASIC crackdown: ASIC says it removed or restricted a record number of rogue operators, with 150 bans/disqualifications in 2025/26 and a 42% jump in enforcement actions, aiming to protect financial customers. AI reality check: A new commentary argues AI should be used for real solutions, warning it can be wrong often and pushing readers to rely on search engines when possible. Consumer tech & privacy: Australians are warned that smart TVs can harvest viewing data via hidden software, with privacy experts calling it “basically a form of spyware.” Energy & solar: New Zealand rooftop solar leaders are linked to household wealth and home ownership, while Australia’s higher uptake is attributed to incentives. Local business growth: Fabulate raised $4.5m (valuing it at $84.5m) to expand influencer marketing across APAC. Retail & travel: Jetstar is set to charge for overhead carry-on storage, while a new matcha start-up pitches Nespresso-style convenience. Infrastructure: Fremantle’s Traffic Bridge will reopen ahead of schedule, months early.
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