AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUK Markets Jolt: UK borrowing costs jumped again, with 10-year gilt yields hitting a fresh crash-era high around 5.17% as investors priced in political uncertainty after Labour’s internal shake-up. Labour Leadership Drama: Wes Streeting quit the government, and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been cleared to seek a route back to Westminster via the Makerfield byelection—raising fears of a more left-leaning fiscal stance and keeping gilt volatility elevated. City Watch: FTSE 100 slid and bond yields rose across Europe as the political story collided with inflation worries tied to the Iran conflict. Insurance & Deals: JPMorgan reiterated an “overweight” view on Aegon and double-upgraded Standard Life after the Aegon UK sale looked likely to clear regulators; CMA also conditionally cleared the Getty Images–Shutterstock merger. AI Risk: UK finance regulators warned firms to plan for cyber threats from frontier AI models. Immigration/Fintech Angle: A UK law firm flagged tightening rules on student dependants, while another update points to legal action by Portugal Golden Visa holders over nationality law changes.
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