AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoE-Gates Get an Upgrade: From July 8, UK e-gates will accept children aged eight and nine (at least 120cm tall) when travelling with an adult, using facial recognition against passport photos—aiming to cut summer queues at 13 e-gate airports and also at ports in Brussels and Paris. Liechtenstein Tech & Cybersecurity: In Vaduz, Tunisian Dr. Nihal Ben Youssef won “Cybersecurity Woman of the Year 2026” (Voluntary Work) for digital security awareness efforts, selected from ~5,000 candidates across ~70 countries. Trade Deal With Tech Spillovers: EFTA and Vietnam officially concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement covering goods/services, investment, IP, procurement and sustainable development—expected to deepen cooperation with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. WealthTech in the Region: Objectway agreed to acquire FNZ’s Swiss private banking technology business (New Access), adding 160+ staff and tech used by 40+ private banks, strengthening its Switzerland/Liechtenstein footprint. EU Biotech Move: The European Commission authorized CinnaGen’s Zandoriah (teriparatide) for adult osteoporosis, giving an EU-wide marketing platform that includes Liechtenstein and Norway. Crypto Banking Stress Test: A new look at Sygnum vs Amina’s 2025 reports finds both crypto banks took losses in a tough market year, with business models’ roles shifting.
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