AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoG7 Security in Geneva: France and Switzerland are rolling out “pandemic-like” border restrictions and heavy policing for the G7 summit on the Swiss-French border, with Geneva protests set as the first stress test after the 2003 violence. Swiss Pensions: The Senate backed mixed financing for the 13th AHV/AVS pension, with employee contributions up 0.2 percentage points and VAT up 0.4 (reduced VAT stays at 2.6%); the House votes June 17. World Cup Meets Switzerland: Visa and entry problems are casting a shadow over the 2026 tournament, including a Somali referee denied entry despite a valid visa; Switzerland also faces Canada in Vancouver before the Swiss team’s World Cup opener. Health & Research: A University of Zurich-led real-world study finds psilocybin can improve treatment-resistant depression symptoms in routine practice. Business & Industry: Burckhardt Compression won a Technip order for compressors supporting SkyNRG’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant in the Netherlands. Wealth Hub Watch: Hong Kong overtook Switzerland as the top cross-border wealth booking centre, driven by mainland flows and IPO momentum.
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