Switzerland
UBS faces US$20 billion hike in capital needs as Swiss split grows
The government will continue to let the lender count deferred tax assets towards its regulatory capital
Swiss to issue capital rules for UBS that can alter bank’s future
The government insists the overhaul is necessary for financial stability
Swiss back tougher social media rules for minors: survey
Neighbouring Austria is planning to ban users under 14 from social media
Swiss company Endress+Hauser launches tech and calibration centre in Singapore – its first in Asia
It plans to invest 10% of revenue annually in developing new products and technology
UBS set to face Swiss government decision on capital in April
The state will also decide on a proposal for capital backing of the lender’s foreign units
Top bankers win reprieve as Swiss lawmakers reject bonus ban
Parliament’s upper house topples the proposed Bill with a 32 to 9 majority
UBS boss Ermotti’s pay stays at US$19.1 million in 2025
His salary is politically sensitive, as high bonuses for banking chiefs have triggered backlash by Swiss officials in the past
The frank warning from Switzerland on the US dollar
If the greenback continues to slide with cuts in interest rates, countries will be forced to take action
Swiss watch exports return to growth after US eases tariffs
Exports have gained 3.3% in December from a year before, reaching 2.1 billion Swiss francs
UBS rejects proposed Swiss bank rules, moots less costly alternatives
The lender warns the proposal would add huge costs and threaten the continuation of its successful business model
