AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChild Trust Funds: UK reforms will let parents and carers access savings on behalf of young adults who lack capacity to manage them, avoiding costly court applications. The accounts average about £2,600, and up to 126,000 people could benefit. Savings Rates: Nationwide has launched a 5.3% savings account for eligible existing customers, giving savers a chance to earn more on their cash. Rate Hike: Australia’s central bank raised its cash rate by 0.25 points to 4.85%—an 18-year high and its fifth increase this year—adding pressure on mortgage borrowers as it fights inflation. Scam Warning: Amazon impersonation scams cost victims £86,837 in nine days, with fraudsters claiming suspicious purchases were made and persuading people to use money-transfer apps.
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