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Switzerland defends tougher UBS capital requirements to safeguard financial stability

Swiss authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to stricter capital requirements for UBS, arguing that stronger financial safeguards are essential to preserving the long-term stability of the country’s banking system. The position reflects ongoing efforts by policymakers to strengthen oversight......

Canada lowers bank capital buffer to support lending and economic growth

Canada's banking regulator has taken a significant step aimed at supporting economic activity by reducing the capital reserve requirements for the country's largest financial institutions. The decision is expected to increase banks' lending capacity at a time when policymakers are seeking......

Most Swiss citizens support stronger capital requirements for UBS, survey shows

A large majority of Swiss citizens support stricter capital requirements for UBS, according to a recent public opinion survey, reflecting growing concerns about financial stability and the risks associated with large banking institutions. The poll found that most respondents favor stronger capital rules......

Tamwilcom launches strategic reform to strengthen support for TPME financing

The Moroccan financial guarantee institution Tamwilcom has launched a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening its financial stability and improving its capacity to support very small, small, and medium-sized enterprises (TPME). The project focuses on enhancing asset-liability management to better......

Swiss lawmakers push for swift decision on UBS capital rules

Swiss lawmakers have launched discussions aimed at rapidly deciding new capital requirements for UBS Group AG, the country’s largest bank. The debate reflects growing urgency to clarify financial regulations in the wake of recent banking sector upheavals. Parliamentary sources indicate that authorities......

Bank of Portugal governor sells shares after ECB ethics review

The Governor of the Bank of Portugal, Alvaro Santos Pereira, was required to divest personal shareholdings following a review by the European Central Bank, according to official statements released by the central bank. Shortly after assuming office, Santos Pereira had purchased shares in major Portuguese-listed......

Swiss regulator says UBS crisis preparedness plan still needs improvement

FINMA has indicated that the emergency response plan of UBS still requires further development, following a series of inspections carried out across the banking sector. According to the regulator, a significant share of its on-site inspections in 2025 focused on UBS, reflecting the bank’s systemic......

ECB raises concerns over banking experience of MPS CEO candidate

The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed reservations بشأن the professional background of the candidate proposed to lead Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), according to a source familiar with the matter. The concerns focus on whether the nominee has sufficient banking experience to head one of......

Ecb warns markets are underestimating geopolitical risks and urges caution on bank rules

The European Central Bank has cautioned that global financial markets may be underestimating the impact of rising geopolitical tensions, warning that this miscalculation could trigger sudden market corrections. Speaking in Frankfurt, Claudia Buch highlighted concerns that current market indicators do......