AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarket Movers: Sonova raised its fiscal 2027 sales-growth forecast to 6–8% and operating-profit outlook to 10–13%, citing market-share gains and strong demand for its AI-powered Phonak EON hearing aids. Its shares have gained nearly 36% this year. Banking & Regulation: Switzerland’s finance ministry fined former Credit Suisse chair Urs Rohner for giving false information to regulators in the 2020 spying scandal. A separate proposal would shift more bank inspections from private auditors to FINMA; consultation closes on November 19. Labour Market: Geneva’s cross-border workforce rose 3.5% in a year to 116,213. Swiss unions are also weighing a CHF5,000 monthly minimum for workers with federal apprenticeship certificates, opposed by employers. Swiss Tech: Canadian Volaris Group acquired Lucerne-based wealth-management software provider Allocare, which will keep its brand and operational independence. Airline Deal: EasyJet shareholders backed Apollo’s £5.7 billion takeover. The deal still needs court approval, with completion expected by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
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