AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCrypto & Markets: RULEMATCH says it has received MiCA authorization from Liechtenstein’s FMA to run a crypto trading platform, with RULEMATCH Europe AG enabling EEA participant onboarding and starting with an RFQ model plus post-trade clearing/settlement. Banking Costs: An EY study finds 57% of Swiss and Liechtenstein banks expect rising operating costs to be their biggest income strain over the next 1–2 years, with modernization pressure and legacy core systems still weighing on competitiveness. Trade & Tariffs (US metals): The US has adjusted Section 232 metals tariffs: some agricultural equipment and certain HVAC items drop from 25% to 15%, while new coverage hits aluminum lithographic plates and steel racks; changes take effect June 8 and run to end-2027. EU Connectivity for Liechtenstein region: The EU Council approved talks to extend “Roam Like at Home” to the Western Balkans, building on the existing RLH area that already includes Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. EU–Russia Visas: 11 EU countries are pushing for stricter, more unified visa rules for Russian citizens amid rising Schengen visa issuance. Iceland EU vote: Iceland’s August referendum on restarting EU membership talks is intensifying, with fishing rights and sovereignty expected to dominate.
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