[TigerLikesRooster]

I think the consequence would materialize as a bank holiday, during which no bank transaction is possible for general public. I am sure it is supposed to be temporary(e.g., a couple of weeks,) but who knows? Bank holiday could create things you mentioned.

[Orange1998]

A poster on a financial website yesterday were making the same comments. He was saying a bank holiday "could" occur in February. I find it hard to believe.