AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLiechtenstein Finance Watch: S&P kept Liechtenstein’s Triple-A sovereign rating with a stable outlook, citing low debt, big reserves and budget surpluses—while still flagging stagnation risk. Digital Infrastructure: Liechtenstein-based Gnomon Capital bought Croatia’s DC North, expanding regional data-centre capacity for cloud, secure storage and connectivity. Fintech & Regulation: An EY study says 57% of Swiss and Liechtenstein banks expect rising operating costs, with modernization pressure growing as fintech competition and legacy systems collide. EU Border Tech: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully live across 29 countries, and travel groups warn delays could cut Schengen visitors by up to a third. Defense Tech Funding: Greece joined the EU SAFE program, unlocking up to €787.7m for surveillance, secure communications and counter-drone tech. Local Tech Policy: VW, Stellantis and Renault urged EU support for “Made in Europe” sourcing to close technology gaps and compete with cheaper Chinese EVs. Cross-border Science Links: Switzerland named Vietnam a priority partner, with cooperation spanning education, science, research, innovation and technology. Travel Rules (Brexit fallout): Spain tightened proof-of-funds checks for visitors, requiring specific daily and total amounts before entry.
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