AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStablecoins & payments: The Bank of England has softened its stablecoin approach, shifting systemic caps from holders to issuers and setting a $50bn issuance limit, as it publishes a final framework for systemic stablecoins. Tokenised investing: Baillie Gifford has launched what it calls the UK’s first fully tokenised fund, Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY), partnering with BNY and targeting around a 7% yield on short-term corporate bonds. Consumer payments tech: Juniper Research says agentic commerce, bank-backed wallets and “click to pay” are the biggest consumer payments movers heading into 2026/27. Banking access squeeze: Lloyds is facing renewed pressure over cheque deposits at post office banking hubs, with MPs and councillors arguing the promise of hub access isn’t working for basic services. Heatwave disruption: Extreme heat is forcing school closures and cutting rail services into London Euston, a reminder of how operational strain can hit everyday finance and travel. Politics & markets: Keir Starmer’s resignation and Andy Burnham’s rise are adding uncertainty to the UK’s fiscal outlook, with investors watching for policy shifts. Royal finance transparency: Buckingham Palace says King Charles will reveal his personal tax bill, a first for a reigning monarch.
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