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London bankers are increasingly purchasing government bonds, particularly the January 2028 gilt, following a recent selloff, as they seek to capitalize on current bond market volatility and favorable tax treatment.

IN · 2026-09-21

Key takeaway

London bankers are buying UK government bonds (gilts) after a selloff, targeting the January 2028 gilt.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerUK gilt prices fall after a selloff, raising yields and attracting buyers seeking higher returns.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onLondon bankers and wealthy Britons shift funds from savings accounts into gilts, increasing demand for intermediaries and wealth managers.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIncreased gilt demand and volatility transmit to FX and global funding markets, raising hedging and settlement costs for Indian SMEs with GBP exposure.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: LiveMint Markets

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