AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCrypto Regulation Softening: UK regulators have eased parts of the crypto rules, allowing systemic stablecoin issuers to hold more interest-earning capital and watering down capital and disclosure requirements at the FCA—welcomed by the crypto industry but criticised by parts of traditional finance. Payments Infrastructure: Pay.UK has introduced a flexible liquidity model for faster payments, aiming to improve how liquidity is managed across the system. Banking & Consumer Pressure: UK credit card defaults have hit the highest level since 2009, underlining strain on household finances. Car Finance Fallout: The FCA’s car finance redress scheme has been partly suspended amid legal challenges, with payouts facing delays. AI in Finance: Starling Bank is cutting 130 jobs as it leans further into AI and restructuring, while Facephi expands digital trust coverage across regulated gaming and fintech. Business Funding Trends: British Business Bank data shows AI dominates UK smaller-business equity deals, with investment volume down overall but AI share at record highs. Security Incident: A former G4S guard was jailed after using an old uniform to steal £117,200 from a Santander branch before fleeing to Ghana.
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