AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoOpen Banking Momentum: UK Open Banking has hit a major milestone, passing one billion payments—another sign the payments layer is maturing fast. Crypto Regulation: Robinhood has been added to the FCA’s registry of approved crypto asset firms, as the UK prepares for a new regulatory regime and tighter oversight. Banking Tech Funding: Former Barclays boss Antony Jenkins’ 10x Banking has secured a £40m capital injection, aiming to stay ahead as banks rush to modernise core systems for AI. Insurance Regulation: The PRA is proposing a bespoke UK captive insurance regime, with a tailored framework designed to make captives more attractive and onshore. Cyber & Privacy Clash: Apple has launched another legal challenge against the UK’s push for access to encrypted iCloud data, arguing against “backdoor” style demands via the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. Market & M&A Watch: AstraZeneca shares fell sharply on reports of merger talks with Bristol Myers Squibb, while investors weigh whether the deal makes strategic sense. Consumer Sentiment: YouGov/Cebr’s Consumer Confidence Index inched up in July, with household finance perceptions improving slightly. Macro Risk: EY warns the UK could face recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, feeding into broader cost-of-living and growth worries.
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