UBS May Need Up to $25 Billion Extra Capital, Growth May Slow: Swiss Finance Minister

Apr 16, 2024, 06:21 AM

UBS may need to secure an additional $10 billion to $25 billion in capital to comply with new Swiss regulations, according to various analysts and statements from Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter. These changes are part of a broader reform effort following the collapse of Credit Suisse, aiming to strengthen the financial system by enhancing the regulatory framework. The finance minister noted that the new capital requirements would likely slow UBS's growth. However, analyst Liam Proud mentioned there's no indication that the finance minister would be more inclined to wind down a failing lender in the future.