Swiss government reviews potential UBS relocation costs

Switzerland analyzes potential relocation scenarios for UBS as the bank faces stricter capital rules. Internal assessments reveal significant legal and financial hurdles in both US and British markets.

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FILE PHOTO: A logo of UBS in front of a Swiss flag on the Swiss Parliament building (Bundeshaus) in Bern on April 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

The Switzerland government has examined potential relocation scenarios for UBS GROUP AG-REG as the lender faces stricter capital rules that could cost up to $18 billion. Officials reviewed how foreign legal systems would treat the bank if it left the country.