AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoSwiss Economy Watch: The KOF Swiss Economic Institute’s leading indicator inched up to 98.0 in May, but stays below its medium-term average, keeping the Swiss outlook cautious. UBS Restructuring: UBS is cutting hundreds more jobs as it absorbs Credit Suisse, with up to 10,000 further cuts planned by 2027 and a Switzerland impact of as many as 3,000 roles. Health Costs: Switzerland’s health office says premiums are expected to rise next year, adding pressure to household budgets. Energy & Industry Links: Armenia’s power authority met Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation to discuss electricity storage cooperation—an energy-grid upgrade theme with Swiss know-how. Climate Risk & Insurance: A report highlights how extreme weather is creating “uninsurable areas” in Europe, where coverage is either unavailable or unaffordable. Wealth & Finance Competition: Hong Kong is weighing tax breaks for fund managers’ performance bonuses (“carried interest”), aiming to lure talent and wealth business away from rivals. Swiss Legal/Finance: Switzerland’s top court upheld convictions of four former bankers tied to due-diligence failures in accounts linked to Putin’s friend. Travel & Business: Three more Alpine passes reopened for summer traffic (Furka, Grimsel, Nufenen), while only Susten and Great St Bernard remain closed.
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