AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLiechtenstein Credit Watch: S&P kept Liechtenstein’s Triple-A rating, citing low debt, deep reserves and budget surpluses, with a stable outlook despite near-term stagnation. Digital Infrastructure Deal: Liechtenstein-based Gnomon Capital bought Croatia’s DC North data centre operator, boosting capacity for cloud, secure storage and disaster recovery across Europe. Space Science in the Region: Nevis launched the Caribbean’s first space life sciences experiment, run with the University of Zurich and CSA Switzerland & Liechtenstein, to study how gravity changes affect human immune cells. Fintech & Banking Pressure: An EY survey of Swiss and Liechtenstein banks flags rising operating costs as the biggest income strain, as legacy systems and competition from fintech push modernization. AI, Finance & Regulation: Switzerland’s Finance Forum Zurich will bring Jean-Claude Juncker and finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter to discuss how AI and smarter rules can keep the financial centre competitive. EU Border Tech Disruption: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is driving long queues and could cut Schengen tourism by up to a third, with experts warning delays may last for years. Satellite Internet Pricing: Starlink’s new 100Mbps/200Mbps tier rollout now includes Liechtenstein, while Kenya still waits—raising questions about when the pricing shift hits Africa.
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