AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoCar Finance Redress Delay: The FCA says compensation for mis-sold car finance won’t be calculated or paid until legal challenges are heard, with a hearing now expected in Dec 2026 or Feb 2027, pushing payouts to at least 2027. Banking Disruption: CAF Bank’s online service remains suspended after suspected cyber fraud, leaving a charity unable to access funds for nearly a week and raising fears over staff pay. Scam Alert: Spotify users are being targeted with emails claiming card payments failed and urging people to “update payment method” via a link—reported victims then face unauthorised charges. Household Payments Timing: DWP benefits and State Pension due on the 31 August bank holiday are expected to land early on Friday 28 August. Accessibility in Branches: Bank of Ireland rolls out “Speak Easy Cards” in Northern Ireland branches to help customers with communication needs explain requests more easily. Live Events Pressure: Research flags mounting financial strain on UK venues, with high closure rates and Splendour Festival’s shutdown adding to concerns for the sector. Energy/Policy: The Bank of England moves to stop accepting coal-linked bonds as collateral from October, signalling tighter fossil-fuel risk controls. FIFA Fallout: UK PM Andy Burnham calls for Gianni Infantino to resign over plans to sell World Cup stakes, as UEFA and others back a boycott.
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