AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConsumer Credit Oversight Shift (NZ): New Zealand’s financial regulator, the FMA, takes over consumer credit regulation from 1 July, aiming for stronger, more consistent protection as it also explores how AI can improve access to advice. Food Safety Alert (US): The USDA flagged misbranded Kroger/Fred Meyer raw chicken breasts with an undeclared egg allergen; shoppers are urged to discard or return affected packages. Class Action Watch (UK Housing): A UK collective claim seeks payouts of up to £6,200 each for 700,000 new-build buyers, alleging major housebuilders shared sensitive pricing info to push prices up. Streaming Consumer Law (Australia): Amazon Prime Video ads are headed to Federal Court as the ACCC alleges unfair contract changes affecting 850,000+ subscribers. Market Pressure on Households (US): Primerica’s Household Budget Index fell to 98.3% in May as gas prices weighed on middle-income purchasing power. Beauty & Brand Moves: Komerz acquired UK natural haircare brand NOUGHTY to expand tech-led consumer brands globally, while mCaffeine launched its “Shower With Benefits” bodycare campaign. Tech for Power & Security: Portable power stations are forecast to hit $5.9B by 2031, and biometric vehicle access is projected to reach $5.1B by 2033.
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