AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCybersecurity & AML: Liechtenstein says hackers accessed and copied data from its Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP), affecting about 31,000 legal entities. The register was taken offline for external users, with officials saying there’s no sign data was altered or deleted and no ransom demand so far. The breach targeted confidential ownership details (names, dates of birth, nationality, residence), prompting a crisis unit led by Prime Minister Brigitte Haas and Justice Minister Emanuel Schädler. Wealth & Finance Leadership: Sygnum Bank appointed Reto Marx as CEO for its Singapore business, while Gerald Goh shifts to executive chairman for Sygnum APAC, underscoring Liechtenstein’s role in the group’s licensing footprint. Digital Assets & Markets: A new Avaloq Wealth Management Index ranks Switzerland 5th globally, highlighting strong regulation and financial market maturity but weaker digital adoption—relevant context for Liechtenstein’s wealth-tech ambitions. Life Sciences Deal: IMPACT Therapeutics and Pharmanovia signed an exclusive licensing agreement for senaparib across 66 countries, including Liechtenstein, with payments potentially reaching €423.5m.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.