Swiss Finance Minister says capital rules are not a disadvantage for UBS (UBSG SW)

The Swiss Finance Minister's comments indicating that UBS's capital rules are manageable suggest a supportive regulatory environment for the bank, potentially alleviating concerns about compliance costs or constraints.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 23 Jan 2026, 16:04 UTCOn the live feed at 15:44 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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UBS has sufficient capital to comply.
AT1 compromise is no problem solution.

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With sufficient capital to meet requirements and no issues regarding AT1 (Additional Tier 1) instruments, this statement may bolster investor confidence in UBS's stability and operational flexibility in the capital markets. Overall, it reflects positively on UBS in the context of market sentiment during the EU and US sessions.

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