AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUK Crypto Regulation: The FCA has opened applications for crypto firms to become authorised, bringing the sector under full regulation for the first time as the new regime is set to take effect in October 2027. AI Governance: Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says regulators should start with rigorous AI testing before regulation, warning frontier models can behave unexpectedly. Banking Fraud & Scams: A case study highlights how impersonators can turn retirement savings into crypto wallets, while another scam shows “bank fraud” calls can follow a genuine alert—both underline the need to contact firms via trusted channels. Payments & Identity: Jeeves has raised $110m to scale stablecoin-native banking for global payments, and Signicat has gained UK Digital Identity Trust Framework certification. Competition & Retail Finance: Brink’s says it will propose divestiture of its UK NoteMachine/TestLink business after a CMA fast-track decision. Crypto Oversight & Consumer Risk: UK regulators also issued survival rules for crypto firms due in 2027, as scams targeting money and personal data keep evolving. Football Finance Fallout (UK policy angle): Manchester City’s “sham deals” verdict sparks wider scrutiny of financial rule-bending, with Etihad threatening legal action over alleged damaging implications.
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