AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBanking Standards: The UK was rated “largely compliant” with the Basel Committee’s leverage-ratio rules, one grade below the top rating, in the first round of international assessments. AI Oversight: Regulators are tightening scrutiny of banks’ AI use, citing cyber risks, third-party reliance and the potential for disruption to financial stability. Credit Unions: Northern Ireland’s Executive has approved a bill to update rules on membership, governance and operations, affecting a sector with almost 600,000 members. Motor Finance: The FCA’s proposed redress scheme faces a legal challenge from three lenders and consumer group Consumer Voice at the Upper Tribunal on 16–26 February 2027. Crypto: A High Court ruling puts the UK closer to retaining a seized 61,000-Bitcoin cache worth up to £5bn, though victims plan to appeal and ownership remains unresolved. Economic Outlook: The IMF raised its UK growth forecast for this year to 1.3%, but expects inflation to reach 3.3% and growth to slow in 2027 as energy costs rise.
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