AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAML Crackdown: The UK government has unveiled a new three-year anti-money laundering and asset recovery strategy (2026-2029), promising 500 extra staff and at least £550m investment, with a sharper focus on asset recovery, SAR powers and stronger enforcement. Crypto Compliance: The FCA is rolling out fresh crypto guidance ahead of a new authorisation phase, as it targets money laundering risks in tokenised and digital-asset markets. Defence Finance: Labour is reportedly reconsidering joining Canada’s Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, while the UK and Canada discuss merging defence financing initiatives into a bigger, multi-country institution. Maritime Sanctions Risk: A new look at Russia’s “shadow fleet” shows how sanctions exposure is shifting from who you deal with to what assets do, raising the bar for banks, insurers and maritime finance compliance. Work & Payments: New plans would strengthen UK workers’ right to request flexible working, and research suggests cashless payments are edging ahead for UK arcade visitors. Fintech/AI Governance: The FCA’s AI autonomy approach signals tougher expectations on governance and oversight as firms deploy more autonomous systems. Corporate/Markets: Nissan will invest £170m in Sunderland to build the Kicks hybrid SUV, while UK inflation and rate expectations keep markets on edge.
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