AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWealth Hub Shift: Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s leading cross-border wealth management centre, with BCG citing $2.9tn in overseas assets in 2025 and faster growth driven by mainland China inflows and IPO activity. Swiss Banking & Sanctions: Switzerland’s top court upheld suspended fines for four bankers tied to accounts set up for a Putin associate, stressing failures to check beneficial ownership. Crypto Banking in the US: Nomura’s Laser Digital (Zurich-based) received conditional US trust bank approval from the OCC, aiming to custody and manage tokenised and traditional assets under federal oversight. AI Regulation Watch: Connecticut’s new Online Safety Act sets a broad framework for AI and online platforms, with key rules starting from Oct 1, 2026. Markets & FX Mood: US equities pushed to fresh highs as investors priced progress on an Iran deal; UBS argued markets may be overpricing Fed hawkishness. Swiss Health Expansion: Roche is expanding its neuroscience footprint in China as dementia and Parkinson’s cases rise. Swiss-Linked Global Business: A Royal Fund advisory board appointment adds Ghana’s investment chief to a Geneva-based platform’s governance.
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