AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLiechtenstein in the spotlight: Switzerland published lists of countries whose citizens can work without a permit under freedom-of-movement rules, including Liechtenstein itself, while the Netherlands and Iceland also released similar permit-free work lists—useful for regional hiring and cross-border mobility. Digital assets & privacy: Pocket Bitcoin disclosed expanded personal-data exposure affecting 5,411 customers in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, with no funds affected. Finance & dealmaking: IFGL completed its acquisition of Dublin’s Octium Group, adding about €8.5bn in assets under management and a Liechtenstein distribution platform. Business travel & tourism: Austria’s Alps are benefiting from hotter summers, with mountain rail operators reporting higher visitor numbers. Trade & market access: India’s new FTAs highlight duty-free export opportunities across electronics, agriculture and more, including EFTA coverage (Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland). Policy watch: Thailand cut visa-free tourism stays from 60 to 30 days from Sept. 15, changing travel planning for Liechtenstein-linked travelers. Regional diplomacy: An informal Alpine summit in Innsbruck brought together Austria, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein to discuss climate resilience and alpine ecosystems.
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