AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking Access & Inclusion: Lloyds will restore cheque deposits at Post Offices and banking hubs until end-2030 after Norfolk MPs pushed back on the earlier withdrawal. AI Regulation Watch: Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden warned agentic AI could destabilise markets, payments and cyber security, calling for tighter rules. Crypto Policy: The FCA finalised sweeping UK crypto rules, including lower stablecoin capital buffers, with firms facing a 2027 authorisation deadline. Market Infrastructure: EC Markets integrated Acuity Trading’s AI-driven market intelligence into its platform to give traders event-led context and sentiment analysis in one place. Retail Finance & Savings: Santander launched a Regular Saver paying 8% AER (variable) for 12 months, offering up to £2,400 back if customers save £200 a month. Personal Finance & Tax: HMRC data suggests a dip in property transactions, prompting advice to use Lifetime ISA bonuses while waiting; separately, inheritance tax changes from April 2027 could hit blended and unmarried families harder. Venture & Deeptech: Rick Hao closed a $50m solo GP fund for deeptech, with a focus on Europe and the UK. Payments & Security: Worldpay outage disrupted card payments during an England match, while UK firms face rising ransomware threats.
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