AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRates & Mortgages: The Bank of England faces pressure to raise rates as inflation worsens, even as Nationwide, Barclays and Halifax cut mortgage rates. Higher borrowing costs are also weighing on investor home loans. Motor Finance: Barclays is preparing early compensation payments as the £9.1bn car finance dispute continues; eligible customers could receive around £800. Digital Finance: The UK is moving closer to its first digitally native government bond, a milestone in modernising public debt issuance. Fintech & SME Lending: 10x Banking and ezbob are teaming up to accelerate SME lending launches at banks, while Ebury and Form3 are partnering on instant Canadian payments. Investment Risk: UK pension providers have pledged to put at least 10% of default funds into private markets by 2030, renewing debate over whether private equity’s apparent stability masks risks for savers.
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