SRF NewsState / PublicCenter5 hr. agoIn the second quarter of 2026, UBS reported a significant increase in profits, reaching $2.8 billion, which represents a 17% rise compared to the same period last year. The pre-tax profit rose to $3.59 billion, up by 64%, although this excludes restructuring costs, where it reached $3.89 billion, a 45% increase. Revenue increased by 13% to $13.7 billion, while operating expenses rose by 2.4% to $9.99 billion. The cost-to-income ratio was 72.9%, down to 70.0% when adjusted. These figures exceeded analysts' expectations. In wealth management, UBS attracted $35.5 billion in new client funds, managing a total of $7,326 billion in assets by the end of June. Regarding the integration of Credit Suisse, UBS states that the completion by the end of the year is progressing well, with over 90% of inherited applications no longer used and around 70% fully decommissioned. UBS has announced a new share buyback program, aiming to repurchase up to $3 billion worth of shares by the end of Q2 2027, with $1 billion planned for the next three months. The extent and pace of these buybacks depend on factors such as short-term business development, the goal of maintaining a hard core capital ratio (CET1)
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Tages-AnzeigerIndependentCenter5 hr. agoThe Swiss bank UBS reported a 17 percent increase in profit for the second quarter, earning $2.8 billion and surpassing market expectations. Despite this strong financial performance, the bank remains cautious about repurchasing shares due to ongoing discussions regarding stricter capital regulations.
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watsonIndependentCenter5 hr. agoThe Swiss bank UBS reported a quarterly profit of $2.8 billion, exceeding market expectations. This result reflects strong performance in investment banking and wealth management divisions. The announcement was made by UBS during its earnings call, highlighting robust revenue growth despite challenging economic conditions. Analysts had anticipated lower profits due to global financial uncertainties, but UBS surpassed these forecasts, signaling resilience in its operations.
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