UBS Shares Face Regulatory Crosswinds Amid Analyst Upgrade
15.01.2026 - 03:00:04
UBS finds itself navigating conflicting currents. On one side, market analysts are growing more bullish on the Swiss banking giant’s equity. On the other, a looming regulatory overhaul from the Swiss government threatens to impose significantly stiffer capital requirements, a prospect that has management voicing serious concerns.
The most significant overhang for UBS remains a fundamental policy debate. Swiss authorities are pushing to substantially tighten capital rules for systemically important banks. A central proposal would compel UBS to fully back its foreign subsidiaries with common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital.
The bank’s leadership is pushing back forcefully. According to management, complying with the proposed rules would incur approximately $1.7 billion in Read more...
