AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity & Finance: Liechtenstein says unknown hackers accessed the Register of Beneficial Owners of Legal Entities, stealing data tied to about 31,000 legal entities, prompting a crisis team in Geneva. Swiss Business & Jobs: Sandoz, a Basel-based pharma group, agreed to a $450 million settlement with 43 US states over generic drug antitrust claims, plus a separate $28.5 million deal with indirect resellers. Energy & Climate: A Europe-wide heat wave is pushing Hungary’s sole nuclear plant toward shutdown as Danube water levels fall, raising fears of an energy crunch. Public Health: Basel-City reports a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak with 26 confirmed cases and one death, with cooling towers under investigation. Sports (Switzerland in the spotlight): UEFA ordered Maccabi Tel-Aviv to play a Europa League home match behind closed doors after fan fireworks, while Tour de France Femmes continues with Swiss-linked coverage and a Geneva-to-Poligny stage. Money Laundering Watch: UBS Financial Services was hit with a record $125 million US fine for anti-money laundering failures. Sports (Tennis): Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open due to a stress fracture.
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