AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUK Competition Watch: Britain is weighing whether to refer Paramount’s $110bn Skydance bid for Warner Bros Discovery to the CMA, even after other regulators cleared it—raising the odds of a longer review and potential “ticking fee” costs. Banking & Consumer Impact: Lloyds-linked de-banking dispute hits the Financial Ombudsman after an automated ID check locked a community sports club out of its account, testing how far new protections go. Crypto & Trading: Robinhood launched Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum layer-2 for tokenised real-world assets, while it also expands European derivatives access and pushes further into the UK crypto market. Regulation: The FCA finalised core rules for the UK cryptoasset regime, setting the tone for stablecoin and broader market compliance. Macro & Rates: Bank of England officials warned against early rate cuts as AI and energy-driven inflation risks keep policymakers cautious. Energy & Costs: RAC said diesel prices fell a record 17p a litre in June, easing pressure on motorists as mortgage rates also drop. Fintech Startup Scene: Hurun says the UK has 80 unicorns worth £242.4bn, with fintech a third of them and AI driving the fastest growth.
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