AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoABB: China has blocked SoftBank’s proposed $5.4bn purchase of ABB’s robotics business, while ABB plans a $50m expansion in Tennessee that is expected to create 227 jobs. Swiss Industry: Ahead of a November 29 vote on easing arms-export rules, Switzerland’s defence sector faces a debate over whether tighter restrictions threaten its competitiveness. Pharma: Novartis has reported nine tumors in patients treated with Zolgensma; two cases suggest the therapy’s viral-vector DNA may have integrated into patients’ genomes. Regulators are investigating. Financial Services: Arab Bank Switzerland has opened an Abu Dhabi unit offering digital-asset advice, extending the Swiss bank’s reach in the UAE. Robotics: Swiss company Embodied AI has unveiled AIR, a humanoid robot designed to work alongside factory staff; it is being tested with manufacturers as the company prepares to scale production. Insurance: Zurich says its Beazley acquisition is aimed at building new specialty business, with a target of $1bn in additional revenue by 2029.
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