AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking & consumer pressure: Standard Life warns mortgage holders face a fresh repayment squeeze as average 5-year fixed rates rise to 5.63%, adding about £866 a month on a £500,000 loan versus 2021 deals. Pensions & tax incentives: Andy Haldane backs tying pension tax relief to UK investment, arguing current relief is “fiscal-free” growth support that too often benefits foreign firms instead of British business. Central banking & money design: The Bank of England’s wildlife banknote consultation has drawn 400,000+ votes, with the nature-themed £5/£10/£20/£50 shortlist now in the spotlight. Fintech/markets: CoinShares says over half of UK advisers lack crypto oversight, while Natixis finds advisors see AI as both a growth driver and a DIY investing threat. Payments infrastructure: The Retail Payments Infrastructure Board launches consultation on next-generation UK payments infrastructure. Housing finance: Clydesdale Bank plans to stop new mortgage lending from July, while Lendlease sells UK build-to-rent assets to Greystar for $260m. Policy & trade: India-UK CETA is set to take effect on 15 July, with ministers pitching it as a boost for investment and innovation. Royal finance transparency: Buckingham Palace says King Charles paid £12.9m in personal tax in 2024-25, a first for a reigning monarch.
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