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UBS kicks off share buyback programme of up to US$2 billion
Group is launching a programme to repurchase as much as US$2 billion worth of its own shares, it said in a release on Monday (Jun 30). The…
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UBS downgrades Thai stocks to neutral as political woes weigh
Group strategists downgraded Thai stocks to neutral from overweight, citing recent political uncertainty which could impact policy…
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UBS faces tough new Swiss banking sector rules
The Swiss government on Friday (Jun 6) proposed stricter rules for UBS following its takeover of Credit Suisse, which could make it hold…
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UBS to sell hedge fund unit O’Connor to Cantor Fitzgerald
The deal includes “O’Connor’s six investment strategies” with about US$11 billion in assets under management Group’s asset management…
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UBS raises S&P 500 year-end target, eyes more gains in 2026
Global Wealth Management on Thursday raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 6,000 from 5,800 and initiated a June 2026 target of…
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Apac family offices favour developed market equities, bonds: UBS report
Family offices (FOs) in the Asia-Pacific favoured equities and bonds from developed markets in 2024 and plan to increase their strategic…
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UBS to open Abu Dhabi office as more clients move to Mideast
Abu Dhabi has emerged as a magnet for the world’s wealthiest people over the past few years Group is opening a new office in Abu Dhabi as…
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UBS Q1 profit tops expectations on tariff-driven volatility in markets
S bank UBS on Wednesday posted better than expected first-quarter net profit, helped by stronger earnings in trading driven by market…
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UBS Q1 profit tops forecasts but Trump tariff shock clouds outlook
UBS on Wednesday (Apr 30) posted better-than-expected first-quarter net profit, but the Swiss bank warned of an uncertain outlook as US…
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UBS to sell India wealth business to 360 ONE, take 5% stake in India partner
This deal will see the firm relinquish equity control in its India onshore wealth business while taking up the offshore wealth business of…
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UBS resets India strategy with 360 ONE deal
UBS said on Tuesday (Apr 22) that it would sell its Indian wealth business to 360 ONE WAM and take a stake of nearly 5 per cent, worth…
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UBS sticks to US$3 billion share buyback plan despite capital changes, global uncertainty
[LUCERNE, Switzerland] UBS chairman Colm Kelleher on Thursday (Apr 10) reiterated the Swiss bank’s intention to repurchase shares to the…
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Swiss watchdog backs UBS plan to limit investment bank amid capital rule debate
The head of Switzerland’s financial watchdog signalled he is in favour of UBS Group’s offer to limit the size of its investment bank,…
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UBS Wealth, Templeton see Chinese stocks braving tariff blow
Some of the world’s biggest money managers say Chinese stocks have the means to weather the tariff blitz unleashed by US President Donald…
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UBS expands wealth service to target Australia’s mining capital
UBS Group promoted Tim Clemenger to be its first client adviser for wealth management based in Perth, the Swiss bank’s latest move to…
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UBS has no intention of leaving Switzerland, says compliance chief
UBS has no plans to leave Switzerland, the bank’s compliance and governance chief Markus Ronner said on Friday (Mar 28) amid a debate on…
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JPMorgan, UBS, Nomura face South Korea short-selling fines: report
SOUTH Korea’s financial regulator is imposing fines on JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group and Nomura Holdings for allegedly…
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South Korea fines JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and UBS for short selling breaches
South Korea’s market watchdog has decided to impose fines on JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and UBS for violating short-selling rules in…
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UBS has cut 10,000 jobs since Credit Suisse takeover in 2023
UBS Group has cut more than 10,000 roles since it bought Credit Suisse, marking a milestone in the lender’s efforts to integrate its…
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UBS quarterly profit smashes expectations, US$3 billion buyback unveiled
UBS Group, Switzerland’s largest bank, on Tuesday (Feb 4) posted net income of US$770 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, trouncing…
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UBS trounces profit forecasts, US$3 billion share buyback conditional on capital rules
UBS Group on Tuesday (Feb 4) posted fourth-quarter profit that beat forecasts by a wide margin and said it would buy back up to US$3…
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UBS CEO signals job cuts will continue in quest to lower costs
UBS Group chief executive officer Sergio Ermotti said he will keep cutting headcount in the wake of the historic acquisition of Credit…
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UBS targets Japan’s regional banks with senior sales hires
UBS Group hired three salesmen in Japan to boost its business selling high-yielding structured investments and other tailored derivative…