09:23 AM EDT, 10/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The UK government appointed six lenders as joint lead managers for the pilot issuance of the country's digital gilt instruments, expected to occur by the first quarter of 2027. Barclays (BARC.L), HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L), Morgan Stanley, NatWest Group (NWG.L), and RBC Capital Markets will provide services such as underwriting, supporting investor engagement, and distributing digital gilts, according to a Tuesday release by the UK Treasury. The appointment of the lead managers follows a procurement process.

Disclaimer:This article represents the opinion of the author only. It does not represent the opinion of Webull, nor should it be viewed as an indication that Webull either agrees with or confirms the truthfulness or accuracy of the information. It should not be considered as investment advice from Webull or anyone else, nor should it be used as the basis of any investment decision.