AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS–Swiss Trade Tensions: The Trump administration has proposed new Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labour claims, with Switzerland named for a 12.5% additional levy on imports (some goods may be exempt). Swiss Business & Finance: Swiss M&A hit record levels in 2025, topping $163bn, driven largely by pharma and tech deals; one standout was J. Safra Sarasin’s move to buy Saxo Bank. Healthcare Watch: A Zurich University Hospital scandal is triggering criminal probes after a commission linked 2016–2020 cardiac surgery cases to over 70 unexpected deaths, raising device-safety concerns. Tech & Industry: Temasek’s chairman warns tech investing must factor fast-changing geopolitics; Swiss fintech and payments updates also keep rolling. Sports Spotlight: FIFA published final World Cup 2026 squads, featuring a record 1,248 players. Global Flash: Ukraine struck St Petersburg ahead of Russia’s “Davos,” while Swiss Re says the natural-catastrophe insurance protection gap now exceeds $420bn globally.
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