AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCybersecurity & Finance: Switzerland will still launch its corporate transparency register on Oct 1, despite fears sparked by a July cyberattack on Liechtenstein’s beneficial ownership database that exposed data tied to about 31,000 entities; Swiss wealth managers had urged a delay, but the government says it has built strong protections. Trade & Industry: The EU adopted new rules to improve transparency on “country of smelting and casting” for 26 steel product categories, aiming to curb circumvention while keeping compliance manageable for importers. Payments & Fintech: Mastercard and PayInit are expanding Swiss cross-border P2P payments via card-based transfers using phone numbers or email, letting Swiss banks embed the service without building new network connections. Logistics & Infrastructure: DP World plans to start construction in Oct 2026 on a $288m Tashkent dry port, linking rail, road, warehousing and customs to cut landlocked cargo-handling costs. Labor Mobility: The Netherlands published a list of 30 countries whose citizens can work without a permit, including Liechtenstein. Defense & Policy: Austria hosted an informal Alpine summit with Liechtenstein, focusing on climate resilience and cross-border protection of critical transport corridors.
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