AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI IPO Watch: Anthropic is preparing for a November listing that could value it at $2trn, with plans to raise $100bn—another major test for UK and global investors weighing AI hype versus fundamentals. Mortgage Pressure: Bank of England data shows UK mortgage approvals fell to the lowest since Dec 2023 (54,918 in August) as borrowing costs rise and effective rates climbed to 4.60%. Fintech Partnerships: Aviva is extending its Founders Factory venture-studio deal over three years to back new startups across insurance, wealth, property, asset management and cybersecurity. SME Survival Alarm: Allica Bank research says established SMEs are vanishing fastest where they’re most needed, with rural areas hit harder and growth increasingly concentrated in London. Banking UX for SMEs: Lloyds launches “Get Paid”, adding invoicing and payment collection into its app via BankiFi, aiming to cut admin time for business customers. High Street Reshuffle: Lloyds and Halifax are set to close 26 branches in October, continuing the shift away from face-to-face banking. Cybersecurity Deal: IBM acquires UK firm Logiq Consulting to bolster cybersecurity and secure-by-design capabilities for regulated and public-sector clients.
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