AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Finance: The UK’s first digitally native gilt is moving closer to a pilot expected by Q1 2027. Six banks have been appointed to key roles, and Bank of England approval for a link between HSBC and LSEG platforms should give investors more ways to access it. Rates and Mortgages: The Bank of England is tipped to raise rates as the energy shock worsens, while weighing its biggest mortgage-rule change in more than a decade. Fraud Crackdown: Vodafone UK, the National Crime Agency and City of London Police helped disrupt criminal SIM-farm networks, with eight arrests reported. Online Retail: From October 2027, marketplaces will collect VAT on qualifying sales by UK businesses, shifting tax-handling duties and potentially squeezing smaller sellers’ margins. Retirement: The government plans default retirement-income options for 17 million private-sector pension savers, aiming to give more people a regular income in later life.
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