AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEEA Defence Industry Access: Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway took a step closer to joining the EU’s European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) after the EEA Committee cleared access for companies from the three countries, aiming to strengthen Europe’s defence industrial base and supply-chain security. EFTA Trade Momentum: Norway hailed the Vietnam–EFTA free trade deal as a boost for seafood exports, securing duty-free access for Norwegian salmon and highlighting the scale of existing trade. Local Finance Watch: A Swiss court overturned a Finma enforcement ruling tied to VP Bank (Zurich), a subsidiary of Liechtenstein’s SIX-listed VP Bank in Vaduz—raising questions for regulators and cross-border banking oversight. Crypto Regulation in the Region: Bitcoin Suisse’s UAE push advanced again as its Abu Dhabi Global Market subsidiary won full Financial Services Permission, enabling regulated digital asset services for institutional and professional clients across the UAE. Liechtenstein Angle on Crypto: Revolut said its USDT delisting is limited to the EEA and Switzerland, reflecting MiCA-driven stablecoin retrenchment. Cross-border Business Rules: Switzerland and Mexico agreed to modernise their 25-year-old EFTA free trade agreement, with both sides pointing to updated market access and investment ties.
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