AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLiechtenstein Finance: LGT posted strong first-half 2026 results, with profit up 17% to SFr281.6m and assets under management rising 7% to a record SFr412.6bn, driven by net new inflows of SFr12.3bn as Asia expansion continues. Liechtenstein Banking: LLB Group also reported growth for the first half, lifting profit 15.3% to SFr105.0m and pushing assets under management to a record SFr115bn, supported by net new money inflows of SFr2.2bn and a return to lending growth. Succession Reform: Liechtenstein changed its throne succession rules after 400 years, moving from male primogeniture to absolute primogeniture so the firstborn child—regardless of sex—will inherit. Digital Identity & Cross-Border Finance: Decentralized identity standards are gaining traction for cross-border credential checks, with Liechtenstein included in production-ready EU blockchain infrastructure and major bank pilots. EU Sanctions Alignment: The EU welcomed eight non-EU countries, including Liechtenstein, aligning with new restrictive measures against Belarus tied to Russia’s war. Global Trade Pressure: US Section 232 drone tariffs and minimum import price rules for polysilicon are set to raise costs across supply chains, with potential knock-on effects for European and EFTA-linked businesses.
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