AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCrypto Regulation: The CFTC approved the first U.S. bitcoin perpetual futures on a regulated exchange, ending offshore dominance and giving traders onshore access to non-expiring BTC perps; Market Flows: U.S. equity funds saw net inflows of $1.97B in the week to May 27 as AI-linked tech rallied, while bond funds pulled in $10.62B; Fed Watch: Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said inflation shocks from the Iran war and energy disruptions may be temporary, but persistent disruptions could force a policy rethink; Banking & Cyber: A “Shadow AI” incident at a regional bank triggered the first SEC Form 8-K for unauthorized AI use, raising disclosure and enterprise risk questions for financial institutions; Corporate Finance: Scotiabank agreed to buy U.S. commercial lender MapleMark as it targets growth; Securities Litigation: Pinterest investors face a May 29 lead-plaintiff deadline in a securities class action, with multiple other investor-loss lawsuits also highlighted; Household Risk: A scam targeting seniors’ bank accounts is warning consumers to double-check requests and protect account info; Defense & Procurement: U.S. Marines began operational fielding of the ACV-30 with 30mm direct-fire capability, signaling continued spending momentum in defense supply chains.
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