AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMarkets and Mortgages: Oil surged above $104 a barrel amid Middle East shipping attacks, pushing UK bond yields higher. Thirty-year gilt yields have topped 6%, raising pressure on mortgage and borrowing costs. Banking and AI: HSBC is reportedly planning deep cuts to its UK wealth business as it expands AI use, putting financial adviser roles in focus. Fintech Funding: UK stablecoin infrastructure startup Noah raised $38m in a seed round, as digital finance attracts investor backing. Digital Gilts: The UK has named six banks to lead its first digitally native government bond, targeted for early 2027. Major Deal: The Weston family, backed by Fairfax, agreed to buy Boots for £6.7bn, bringing the pharmacy chain back under family ownership. Savings: Around 45,000 Lifetime ISA savers were penalised more than once in 2024/25, losing an average £760 each.
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