AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWealth Tax Debate: UK “inequality economist” Gary Stevenson argues for a 2% annual levy above £10m, but critics say the plan ignores how policy and central-bank asset booms shape wealth. Tax & Banking Rules: HMRC confirms a tax-free Personal Allowance boost to £20,070 via a rule change, while Martin Lewis warns holiday card users about costly non-sterling exchange fees. UK Retirement Policy: A proposal to means-test the state pension is challenged as effectively expropriating wealth from richer retirees. Credit & Fintech: Hong Kong lender Pak Tak Credit launches a “No-Trace Loan Query” system aimed at protecting TransUnion credit scores from loan inquiries. Corporate/Wealth Risk: Standard Chartered cuts India branches (from ~100 to ~80) to shift toward wealth management, not an exit. Investor/Wealth Markets: UBS says France added 35,000 millionaires in 2025; Yan Junjie’s MiniMax faces heavy selling pressure after a $39bn market wipeout. Personal Finance How-To: EPFO rules explain when you can withdraw PF after leaving a job within one year. Energy Security: India moves toward strategic natural gas storage to reduce LNG import disruption risk.
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