AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMortgage access shake-up (UK): The FCA is consulting on “five new bank rules” that could widen mortgage options for first-time buyers, older borrowers and self-employed people, including more interest-only and part interest-only lending and more flexible creditworthiness checks. Cost-of-living support (UK): Universal Credit claimants are set to get a £150 Warm Home Discount one-off energy bill credit, while Nationwide customers may receive a £100 Fairer Share bonus this week. Consumer credit pressure (UK/US): Barclays data shows hospitality spend is rising in value even as visits fall, and separate reporting highlights how credit card debt and delinquency are worsening in the US. Fraud & cyber risk: New scams tied to AI brand impersonation and FIFA World Cup-themed phishing are targeting payment details and logins, while Singapore is stepping up enforcement against illegal gambling and blocking related card payments. Personal finance basics: Tips keep popping up on reading tiny labels and on practical money habits, including savings account and credit card guidance. Global banking moves: HDFC Bank raised MCLR rates by up to 10 bps, potentially lifting EMIs for existing borrowers.
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