Study Shows Bank of England’s Rising Interest Rates Threaten 1.2 Million UK Households With Insolvency

The Bank of England made an impactful move last Thursday, June 22, 2023, as it raised the benchmark bank rate to 5%, marking a significant 0.5 percentage point increase. This decision catapults the central bank’s rate to its highest level since 2008 and represents the most substantial surge in three months. Coinciding with this development, [...]

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UK banks risk losing licenses for debanking customers over political views

The British government may impose tighter freedom of speech protections on banking permits following a public dispute between Nigel Farage and Coutts bank.

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UK's Bank Regulator to Propose Rules for Digital Asset Issuance

The Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) in the United Kingdom is set to propose rules for issuing and holding digital assets, according to Vicky Saporta, executive director of the Prudential Policy Directorate at the Bank of England. The rules will be developed in compliance with the Basel III rules and the Financial Services and Markets (FSM) bill currently being considered by Parliament. (Read More)

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Blackrock CEO Warns More Bank Seizures and Shutdowns Could Result From Regulatory Changes

The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has warned about additional bank seizures and shutdowns that could result from regulatory changes in response to the failures of several major banks in the U.S. “It does seem inevitable that some banks will now need to pull back on lending to shore up their balance [...]

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Blackrock CEO Expects Inflation to Persist, but No Major US Recession in 2023

Blackrock’s CEO, Larry Fink, stated in an interview on Friday that he does not anticipate a “big recession” in the United States. However, he believes that “inflation is going to be stickier for longer.” In contrast to the U.S. central bank’s 2% goal, Fink predicts that “we’re going to have a 4ish floor in inflation.” [...]

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Deflecting Blame — Bank of England Governor Bailey Accuses UK Retailers of Overcharging Customers

After the Covid-19 pandemic, many people believe the implementation of extensive stimulus measures and quantitative easing (QE) policies resulted in an overwhelming surge of inflation that has burdened millions across the globe. While certain individuals attribute this economic turmoil to the actions of central banks, Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, firmly [...]

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Elon Musk Shares ‘Massive Incentive to Move Money out of Bank Accounts’

Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk has shared a “massive incentive” to move money out of bank accounts, citing a significant interest rate gap created by the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve. “As more people & companies realize this, bank depositor flight will accelerate to extreme levels, even for banks that are ‘too big [...]

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