AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiCA & Liechtenstein Finance: Sygnum has switched on its MiCAR operations via a CASP licence for its Liechtenstein unit, giving Sygnum Europe passport access to serve EU/EEA clients directly—backed by its banking platform, custody, and bank-to-bank infrastructure aimed at private wealth and institutions. Crypto Compliance Pressure: With MiCA’s July 1 deadline looming, many unauthorised crypto providers face a shutdown risk; the coverage points to a major migration toward the UAE as firms scramble for faster licensing. EU Travel Disruption: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is still causing long queues and delays at airports, with Brits and other non-EU travellers reporting hours of disruption during peak summer. EU Steel Protectionism: New EU steel rules cut duty-free quotas and raise tariffs for over-quota imports, with Switzerland affected (Liechtenstein/EEA exempt). Healthcare & Biotech: Neuren’s Rett syndrome drug DAYBU cleared a key European Medicines Agency step with a positive CHMP opinion, moving toward final EU approval. Local Business Watch: Switzerland’s casino market fell 2.1% in 2025 under the new concession cycle, with mixed online vs land-based performance.
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