The UKTreasury has appointed HSBC Holdings Plc’s blockchain platform to manage its upcoming digital gilt pilot, a move officials hope will counter criticism that the government has dragged its feet on digital gilts.
The government published its invitation to tender (ITT) for the DigitalGiltInstrument (DIGIT) in October 2025 and would like to thank all the prospective suppliers that submitted bids.
Britain is preparing to test blockchain technology in its sovereign debt market, appointing HSBC and law firm Ashurst to lead a digital gilt pilot expected later this year ... gilt framework.
Understanding the DigitalGiltPilot and Its Objectives. The digital gilt pilot is not merely a technical experiment ... What exactly is a “digital gilt”? ... Will this pilot lead to digital gilts replacing conventional gilts?.
The boss of one of Britain's biggest banks has called for 'stability' and 'certainty' as Labour's meltdown over Lord Mandelson leaves the prime minister on the brink ....
Asked about the turmoil, Mr Thwaite said ...Sterling fell as low as $1.3583 and €1.1454 on Monday morning while the ten-year gilt yield – a key measure of how much it costs the government to borrow – ticked up to 4.55 per cent ... AJ Bell. AJ Bell ... Freetrade.