Wake Up to Money De Minimis demolished
Aug 29, 2025
Jesper Withfostrup, CEO of Moneypenny, discusses navigating new U.S. import tax challenges while Emma Wall sheds light on the hospitality sector's response to increased taxation. Independent economist Francis Coppola dives into the Federal Reserve's growing influence on economic stability, including the importance of its independence amidst political pressures. The panel explores how AI is reshaping customer service, the impacts of recent tax changes on small businesses, and strategies for adapting to a turbulent market landscape.
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Use AI To Augment Customer Teams
- Blend AI tools with human staff to automate low-complexity tasks while preserving empathy for complex interactions.
- Integrate AI into client systems to handle bookings and data so staff focus on higher-value work.
Independence Prevents Market Chaos
- Undermining central bank independence creates economic instability and market volatility.
- Markets and businesses rely on predictable, apolitical monetary policy to plan investment and borrowing.
Political Moves Raise Global Borrowing Costs
- Political threats to central banks raise long-term yields and increase borrowing costs across economies.
- Closely integrated markets like the UK and US transmit those premia internationally.
