AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFCA & Disclosure Shake-up: The UK ditches mandatory sustainability reporting via UK SRS “comply or explain” approach, with climate rules shifting to a lighter-touch model from 2027. Tokenisation Push: Regulators publish tokenisation feedback and call for input, signalling a new phase for UK wholesale markets. Crypto Oversight: The FCA formally opens its crypto authorisation regime, tightening the path for firms to operate legally. AI Risk Watch: Bank of England warns the AI boom could drive market shocks and raises the bar for rigorous AI testing before regulation. Manchester City Fallout: UK Parliament presses HMRC on potential tax implications after Premier League findings of “sham” contracts and £900m+ financial breaches; Downing Street insists no one is above the rules. Household Cash & Savings: NS&I says forgotten cash in dormant cash ISAs has surged to £217m, while Brits are still stashing £24bn in physical cash at home. Rates & Bonds: Global bond sell-off hits UK borrowing costs, with 30-year gilt yields topping 6% and mortgage pressure rising. Banking & Fintech Moves: Starling launches a 5% easy-access saver; CoinShares appoints Matt Morris as CFO ahead of its Nasdaq next phase; Nayax completes IPS Group acquisition to expand smart parking payments.
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