AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking & Rates: The Bank of England held Bank Rate at 3.75% (6-3) but turned more hawkish, warning inflation risks could push above 4% early next year if Middle East-driven energy shocks persist. Crypto & Regulation: The FCA escalated action against unregistered UK peer-to-peer crypto hubs, while new UK crypto perimeter guidance and an authorisation window (from Sept 30) set the stage for tighter controls on stablecoins, exchanges and custody. AML Crackdown: HM Treasury plans to add 500 officers to AML enforcement and invest in intelligence and tech, but digital identity verification rules remain inconsistent across guidance. AI & Big Tech: King Charles met OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind and Nvidia leaders in Scotland, urging “sufficient means of control” before AI becomes uncontrollable. Fintech/Payments: Revolut customers in the UK were targeted by hackers impersonating a government agency. Markets & Investment: Deutsche Bank upgraded Kingfisher to “hold”; UBS lifted Man Group to “buy”. UK Finance Policy: UN experts called the UK’s new measures on Israeli settlements a “potentially seismic shift,” including steps affecting settlement construction, financing and commerce.
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