AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUtility Refunds: The Philippines’ ERC ordered Meralco to refund about ₱9.5B to over 8M customers, cutting bills via a separate line item starting next billing cycle. Retail & Consumer Deals: Malaysia’s Perodua cut Axia prices by up to RM4,700, citing efficiency gains and passing savings to buyers. Energy Retail Compliance: Australia’s ACCC accepted EnergyAustralia’s court-enforceable commitment after it missed a deadline to offer eligible homes “three hours free electricity” under its Solar Sharer Offer. Consumer Finance Pressure: Australia’s RBA payment-rule changes could reduce credit-card rewards value and potentially raise checkout costs as banks adjust to lower interchange fees. Product Safety & Recalls: Turkey’s industry ministry inspected 26,310 industrial products and fined non-compliant items, issuing recall orders for 105 brands/models. Cyber & Privacy: Origin Energy disclosed a breach affecting about 900,000 customers and urged phishing vigilance; Nigeria’s court fined Stanbic IBTC N15M for keeping former customers’ data and sending promos after account closure. Retail Expansion: Ecoalf opened a Valencia flagship store, and discount retailer Panda Mart launched in Brisbane despite prior safety scrutiny in Victoria.
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