AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBanking Regulation: Switzerland moves to toughen FINMA powers after the Credit Suisse collapse, including the ability to fine and name banks publicly—though lawmakers are already pushing back. Crypto Regulation: Liechtenstein’s FMA license helps Paymonade (Damoon Technology Europe) offer MiCA-regulated crypto services across the EEA, while ESMA’s MiCA register updates also expand EU access for firms including Liechtenstein-based Kaiser Partner Privatbank. Trade & Industry Links: The Vietnam–EFTA FTA is set to boost bilateral trade, with EFTA’s tech-and-green-industry strengths highlighted for Vietnam’s manufacturing and export push. EU Climate Policy: The European Commission prepares a major EU ETS overhaul affecting power, industry, airlines and shipping—covering free permits, slower tightening and cleaner-tech support. Cross-border Finance Operations: BIL Suisse renews its long-running Avaloq partnership to automate core banking and strengthen KYC and third-party integrations. Liechtenstein in the Spotlight: A U.S. appeals court keeps sanctions in place against Liechtenstein gold trader Rheingold Edelmetall. Payments Infrastructure: Statrys adds local account capabilities for SME cross-border payments, including Liechtenstein-based Swiss franc IBAN routing. AI Access via EU Rules: ChatGPT returns to WhatsApp across the EEA after an EU enforcement order, reshaping how AI services compete for distribution.
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