AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSwiss Economy Watch: Switzerland’s SMI edged higher as investors digested data and Middle East risk; meanwhile Swiss inflation jumped to 0.8% in August, driven by energy and housing costs, adding pressure on the outlook. Banking & Markets: NADBank priced a CHF 125m bond (1.125% coupon) in the Swiss market, a sign of continued appetite for cross-border infrastructure finance. Insurance Leadership: Zurich Insurance named new Asia-Pacific leaders for property underwriting and multinational & captives, both based in Singapore. Corporate Moves: Swiss medtech and pharma headlines included Novartis signalling up to 130 job cuts in Basel and Nestlé’s plan to divest vitamins/supplements for about $1bn, while Swiss watch and fintech items kept the business pages busy. Policy & Regulation: Austria published stricter conditions that can block residence permits for third-country nationals, highlighting tighter compliance expectations across Europe. Global Business Flash: FIFA and UEFA escalated their World Cup dispute in US court filings, while US drone tariffs up to 100% and a widening US trade deficit fed broader trade-and-inflation concerns.
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