AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBoE & Gold Reserves: The Bank of England has received over £9bn in gold after the Netherlands’ central bank moved 86 tonnes to London, citing “crisis preparedness” amid geopolitical unrest. Household Tax Letters: HMRC is sending 1.8m Simple Assessment letters for 2025/26, urging people not to ignore them and to pay by 31 January 2027. Banking Fraud Warning: Lloyds says impersonation scams are costing victims an average of £3,516, up 10%, with HMRC-style messages a common hook. Banking Brand Transition: Halifax customers are being warned about the October 5 start of app and online banking closures as the brand is axed and moved to Lloyds. Markets & Rates: UK gilt yields hit fresh multi-decade highs, adding pressure ahead of John Healey’s next Budget as investors fret about borrowing costs. Crypto in the UK Orbit: Coinbase launched regulated crypto derivatives for eligible Canadian investors, highlighting growing mainstream demand for crypto trading tools. DRS Fees Set: Exchange for Change published intended producer fees for the UK Deposit Return Scheme, with 0p for the first 15 months from Oct 2027.
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