AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Financial Regulation & Fintech: MOIN says it has become the first Korean or Japanese firm to secure an EU Electronic Money Institution license, giving it a “European passport” to operate across the EEA (including Iceland) for cross-border payments and FX, with potential stablecoin-related expansion under MiCA. Iceland Business & Policy: Iceland’s police debate online alcohol enforcement after a court ruling against retailer Smáríkið, with calls to halt illegal sales immediately while lawmakers consider changes to ÁTVR’s monopoly. Education & Labour: Eurostat data shows Iceland has Europe’s highest upper secondary school dropout rate (16.7% in 2025), with researchers pointing to labour-market pull and flexible pathways that may lead some students to switch or leave early. Immigration & Reform: Iceland received 675 asylum applications in the first half of 2026, with Ukrainians making up 74%, and the government reiterates further immigration reforms including stricter residence rules and border-control measures. Digital Advertising Rules: Google Ads expands its alcohol policy geography (including Iceland) and will broaden gambling/certification requirements across all gambling and games categories. Weather Impact: Heavy rain is forecast for much of Iceland over the next 10 days, with West Iceland and the southern Westfjords most affected. Corporate Update: Nova lifted its FY revenue and EBITDA guidance after its Ofar acquisition, forecasting FY revenue of ISK 19.0–19.4bn and EBITDA of ISK 3.6–3.8bn.
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