AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoSwiss Economy & Finance: Zurich-based research finds Switzerland’s 24 cantonal banks hold “robust capital buffers” and keep equity well above legal needs, with total assets now at CHF 839bn. Wealth Management Shift: A BCG report says Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s largest cross-border wealth hub, reflecting Asia-led capital flows and a growing “wealth network” anchored in Hong Kong and Singapore. Trade & Markets: India and Oman’s CEPA takes effect June 1, granting duty-free access across most tariff lines and expanding services and investment links. Healthcare & Pharma: Novartis reports early actinium-based drug results showing anti-tumour activity in prostate cancer, including in patients previously treated with Pluvicto, while side-effect management remains key. Swiss Policy & Society: Switzerland supports safer conditions for informal traders in Zimbabwe via US$200k for market upgrades in Bulawayo. Business & Regulation: A study argues cantonal banks’ capital levels are higher than needed, while Switzerland also faces ongoing scrutiny on digitalisation and telecom cyber protection.
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