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European banks extend earnings rally as Deutsche Bank, UBS and Standard Chartered outperform forecasts

Europe's banking sector continued its multi-year resurgence on Wednesday as Deutsche Bank, UBS and Standard Chartered all reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded market expectations. The latest results extend a recovery that has driven European bank shares sharply higher since 2024, demonstrating......

Citi expands bullion business with London gold clearing approval

Citi has secured a pivotal role in the global precious metals market after becoming the fifth institution authorized to clear transactions in London's over-the-counter gold market, strengthening its position in one of the world's most influential bullion trading hubs. The approval gives the......

Global wealth records fastest growth in years as millionaire population expands, UBS reports

Global personal wealth experienced its strongest annual growth in years during 2025, with nearly one million people joining the ranks of millionaires as rising financial markets and stronger asset values fueled a sharp increase in household wealth, according to the latest UBS Global Wealth Report. The......

Global Wealth surges in 2025 as nearly one million new millionaires emerge, UBS reports

Global personal wealth recorded its strongest annual expansion in several years during 2025, creating nearly one million new U.S. dollar millionaires as financial markets delivered robust returns, according to the latest UBS Global Wealth Report. The Swiss banking group reported that total global personal......

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......

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......

UBS capital rules seen as essential to protect Swiss taxpayers, finance minister says

Switzerland must ensure stronger capital requirements for UBS in order to protect taxpayers and maintain long-term financial stability, according to the country’s finance minister. Speaking at a financial sector event in Bern, the minister emphasized that while UBS remains a key global banking......

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......

UBS reports 80 percent profit surge to 3 billion dollars

UBS reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 3 billion dollars. The figure marks an 80 percent increase compared with the same period last year and exceeds market expectations of about 2.8 billion dollars. The performance was......