AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoUBS Capital Rules: Switzerland’s upper house backed tougher capital requirements for UBS, raising the amount the bank must hold for foreign units to 90% CET1, a move that lawmakers say reflects public anger after the Credit Suisse collapse. Markets & Rates: European stocks slipped as bond yields climbed; Switzerland’s central bank kept rates unchanged while Norway hiked, and oil jumped toward $108 amid Middle East uncertainty. Swiss Policy & Banking: The vote underscores how Swiss lawmakers are reshaping bank regulation and competitiveness concerns after the 2023 banking shock. Aviation Tech: Pilatus won FAA and EASA approval for the PC-12 PRO’s emergency Garmin autoland system, designed to land automatically if a pilot is incapacitated. Energy Logistics: Axpo commissioned a new LNG “Green Pearl” ship-to-truck vessel concept aimed at simplifying small-scale LNG distribution. Sports Business & Culture: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino pledged a “culture of dialogue” and ordered an independent review after the World Cup sell-off backlash. Swiss Economy Watch: UBS flagged Geneva among cities at elevated property bubble risk, while Dubai remains attractive for buyers despite bubble concerns.
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