AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStablecoin Showdown: UK House of Lords warns the Bank of England’s stablecoin rules could choke sterling-pegged growth, urging regulators to avoid overly strict wallet caps and zero-interest backing requirements while still pushing for oversight. Housing & Credit Pulse: Bank of England data shows mortgage approvals hit a 15-month high in April, while consumer credit rose faster than expected, suggesting some resilience despite higher borrowing costs. Retail Finance & Investing Confidence: NatWest research finds many Yorkshire residents “never talked about” investing, with fear of mistakes and a “readiness barrier” holding people back; Scottish Friendly adds that risk warnings on financial promotions put over half of adults off investing. Fintech Listings Watch: A City column looks at why the UK’s fintech IPO boom hasn’t yet delivered a blockbuster, despite hopes around London’s listings push. Payments & Lending Moves: PowerPay wins embedded lending award in the US, while UK payments and fintech firms keep rolling out new products and partnerships. Market Mood: Asia trading highlights small-cap outperformance as inflation stays sticky and central banks look set for tightening.
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