AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSwiss Neutrality Referendum: A second SRG SSR poll suggests Swiss voters are likely to reject a Sept. 27 initiative that would tighten neutrality by limiting economic sanctions without UN approval, with 54% against and 42% in favour. Swiss-China Trade: Switzerland and China say they’ve completed talks to upgrade their free trade agreement, aiming for a more open, predictable framework for goods, services, investment and trade rules. Wealth Management Appointments: Maerki Baumann & Co in Zurich names Patrick Vogt as head of external asset managers, effective 1 September, as Swiss EAM services keep adapting to regulation and client expectations. Investments & ETFs: Vanguard expands its low-cost UCITS ETF lineup with three new global equity funds, set to be listed on major European exchanges including SIX Swiss Exchange. Corporate Finance Watch: Shein is targeting a Hong Kong IPO on Sept. 1 (possibly a few days later), with UBS’s asset arm among cornerstone investors. Business & Society: SRG SSR president Jean-Michel Cina steps down as the broadcaster moves further into its Enavant cost-cutting and restructuring phase.
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