AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOpen Banking Fight: A proposed U.S. open-banking rule could let banks charge new fees to access consumer data, and critics say it would undercut consumer protections. Right to Fix: Right-to-repair laws keep spreading across states, with Rhode Island still pushing bills that would make repairs easier for more device types. Social Media Trial: Meta faces a major child-safety and addiction trial in California, with states arguing features like infinite scroll and autoplay are designed to keep kids hooked. Retail Tech: David Jones and Flybuys describe using Snowflake plus AI to turn messy loyalty and merchandising data into faster customer decisions. Consumer Finance Innovation: Jordan Ahli Bank launches “rent now, pay later” inside its mobile app, sending rent to landlords with up to 12-month repayment. Digital Creativity: XPPen marks its 21st anniversary with “DOODLE THE WORLD,” including a global art toy design contest. Energy & Bills: Water regulators in England are weighing drought “surge pricing,” while Southern California households brace for another round of water-rate hikes. Product & Packaging: Shera Energy targets 25–30% revenue growth via higher-value electrical products like solar ribbon and CTC.
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