UBS Rejects Swiss Government's Banking Regulation Proposals
UBS has rejected Swiss government proposals to strengthen banking regulations, opposing a $24 billion capital requirement for foreign subsidiaries. The bank argues the measures would harm Switzerland's competitiveness.
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In a significant move during Switzerland's ongoing regulatory consultation process, UBS Group AG has formally rejected government proposals aimed at strengthening banking regulations. The proposals, introduced in response to the 2023 collapse of Credit Suisse Group AG , include a controversial requirement for the full capitalization of foreign subsidiaries, which UBS estimates would necessitate an additional $24 billion in capital.
UBS, Europe's largest wealth manager and Switzerland's sole global bank, argues that the proposed measures would undermine the country's competitive position and result in increased costs for customers. The bank suggests that using Additional Tier 1 (AT1) debt and bail-in bonds, as practiced in the EU and Britain, could serve as viable alternatives to the proposed Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirements.
