Liechtenstein PM tells finance chiefs stability is key as sector faces global change

More than 450 executives attended the Finance Forum Liechtenstein in Vaduz to discuss markets, regulation, talent and Europe’s economic outlook

Liechtenstein’s Prime Minister Brigitte Haas has told finance leaders that stability and continuity remain central to the country’s financial sector at a time of global uncertainty.

Haas opened the Finance Forum Liechtenstein in Vaduz, where more than 450 decision-makers from across the German-speaking region gathered for the fully booked event.

She also expressed confidence that Liechtenstein’s financial centre would continue to play a significant role internationally.

Her comments echoed remarks she made in a January interview with The European, when she said security and stability remained central priorities for the principality.

She told us: “These are undoubtedly the issues of security and stability, and these priorities have certainly not diminished. We have seen how quickly conditions around the world are changing.”

She added: “We are called upon to keep domestic conditions as stable as possible, which requires a great deal of flexibility and creativity in such a volatile environment.”

The forum, held under the theme ‘Securing Stability – Shaping Change’, focused on the pressures facing financial institutions, including volatile markets, regulation, geopolitical risk, technological change and competition for talent.

This year’s speakers included private banker Patrick Odier, stock market specialist Jens Korte, former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner, Neue Bank chief executive Roman Pfranger, First Advisory partner Angelika Moosleithner and former Swiss Armed Forces chief Thomas Süssli.

Korte, who has reported from Wall Street for more than 25 years, gave an overview of international financial markets and investment trends.

Pfranger and Moosleithner discussed current developments and growth opportunities for Liechtenstein’s financial industry.

Pfranger serves on the board of the Liechtenstein Bankers Association, while Moosleithner was president of the Liechtenstein Chamber of Trustees from 2015 to 2024.

Odier, chairman of the supervisory board of Lombard Odier, said financial centres such as Switzerland and Liechtenstein could maintain their leadership by balancing innovation and regulation.

Odier is also president of Swiss Sustainable Finance and served as chairman of the Swiss Bankers Association from 2009 to 2016.

The second half of the forum focused on the human side of finance, including leadership, talent and crisis management.

Georgine Roesle, an executive search consultant at Egon Zehnder, outlined how financial institutions can compete for senior talent as recruitment becomes more competitive.

Süssli, who previously held senior roles at UBS, Credit Suisse and Vontobel before leading the Swiss Armed Forces, spoke about leadership in a crisis and the importance of clarity and decisive action.

Lindner closed the programme with a geopolitical and economic outlook, examining Europe’s role in the international environment and the opportunities and challenges ahead.

He said a united and sovereign Europe would benefit the financial centres of both Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

The event was supported by the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein and backed by the country’s leading financial associations and private-sector partners.

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_{Main image: Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas opened the Finance Forum Liechtenstein in Vaduz, where speakers discussed markets, regulation, talent, leadership and Europe’s economic outlook. Credit: Finance Forum Liechtenstein.}