AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFootball Sponsorship Shock: Kylian Mbappé has ended his long Nike deal and signed a 10-year partnership with Swiss sportswear brand On, with Thierry Henry named director of football and On planning its first football boots in 2027. Russia–Business Fallout: Putin has placed Russian operations of Nestlé and Auchan (plus other Western-linked firms) under temporary external management, a move Nestlé says it is assessing while aiming to protect employees and operations. Swiss Security Update: Switzerland’s Federal Council adopted a new national security strategy focused on resilience, protection of civilians and critical infrastructure, and stronger defence capabilities amid Russia’s war, hybrid threats and dependency risks. Private Credit Dealmaking: Partners Group is exploring an ~€800m plan to move older private credit loans into a continuation vehicle, giving investors a choice between rolling over or exiting. AI and Markets Theme: A wave of “agentic” software is reshaping how the internet is used, while global markets watch higher Treasury yields and oil prices as the week ends mixed. Accounting/Advisory Leadership: KPMG Switzerland appointed Timo Knak as Head of Advisory from 1 October 2026.
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