AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail investing buzz: SpaceX’s IPO is drawing unusually large retail interest in Europe, with UK customers invited via eight platforms—though analysts warn the small float, lack of voting rights and lofty valuation could make it bumpy for individuals. Climate finance: The Green Finance Institute’s CDR Catalyst has launched a first-of-its-kind UK carbon removal financing deal, backing a Cornwall biochar project with a £1m agreement via Oxbury Bank. Payments innovation: GoCardless has rolled out “Recurring Pay by Bank” in the UK, aiming to challenge card dominance. Banking & regulation: The FCA has authorised Wallester UK as an electronic money institution, while the Bank of England continues to face scrutiny over stablecoin caps and broader financial-system risks. Household money: HMRC has updated its Self Assessment checker for 2025-26, and mortgage brokers are pushing simple overpayment tactics to cut interest and shorten terms. Energy network costs: A Scottish renewables body says the UK transmission charging regime is “not fit for purpose,” warning of a potential £1bn bill for offshore wind. Policy pressure: MPs’ criticism of delays to the Defence Investment Plan underlines uncertainty for the defence industrial base.
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