AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCybersecurity in Charity Sector: UK Christian CRM provider Beacon says hackers accessed customer data after infiltrating its Shoreditch systems on 29 July, with no service interruption but customer impact still being assessed. Banking & SME Finance: HSBC UK backs Made in Britain manufacturer Naturewall with a seven-figure funding boost to expand stock capacity and product range, targeting a 30% turnover rise. Regulation & Markets: The FCA appoints financial services attachés for India and the UAE to deepen international co-operation and investment links with the UK. Investment & Fund Flows: Fund pickers warn it’s “too early” to back an Alpha Manager-led UK small-cap fund as micro-caps lag despite FTSE 250 strength. Banking Leadership: Barclays reorganises investment banking with new co-CEOs Mike Joo (ex-Bank of America) and Adeel Khan, effective Feb 2027 subject to approvals. Consumer Money: Research highlights how switching banks can unlock bonuses and better rates, with many Britons staying put for over a decade. Crypto & AI Scrutiny: A survey finds investors are increasingly worried about AI-generated errors and poor data quality in corporate disclosures. Policy & Welfare: Reform UK’s proposed PIP cuts and workfare plans face backlash from campaigners warning of major poverty impacts.
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