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UBS is considering a potential change of headquarters due to increased federal capital requirements, sparking discussions about its future in Switzerland. CEO Sergio Ermotti emphasized the importance of Swissness in the bank's strategy, indicating that various scenarios are being evaluated.
Interest rates have increased, putting pressure on profits for the six Raiffeisen banks in the Jura region, which saw a 6% decline in operating income from 2023 to 2024. Despite this, net profit remained stable compared to the previous year, aided by an increase in mortgage sales.
UBS shares fell 0.6% to CHF 28.14 in morning trading, marking a decline from a peak of CHF 28.05. The stock is currently 16.84% below its 52-week high of CHF 32.88 and 24.90% above its low of CHF 22.53. Analysts anticipate a dividend of USD 0.988 for 2025, with earnings per share expected to reach USD 2.09.
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UBS Global Wealth Management has lowered its S&P 500 target for 2025 to 6,400, reflecting a broader trend among Wall Street firms responding to the economic impact of U.S. tariffs. The firm also reduced its earnings per share estimate to $265, citing potential volatility in U.S. equity markets due to policy uncertainty. Despite these cuts, UBS maintains an optimistic outlook on U.S. equities, particularly in the information technology sector, driven by growth in artificial intelligence.
UBS is facing pressure from Swiss regulators to increase capital reserves, prompting discussions about potentially relocating its headquarters. While the bank emphasizes its commitment to remaining in Switzerland, experts suggest that alternatives like Singapore are limited, and a move may not be financially viable for 10 to 15 years. The ongoing uncertainty is impacting UBS's share price, which has underperformed compared to its peers.
UBS's potential departure from Zurich poses a significant risk to the city's tax revenue and job market, as banks contribute nearly 40% of corporate taxes. Despite the challenges faced by the banking sector, tax contributions from banks have risen steadily since 2020, highlighting Zurich's ongoing dependence on its financial center. The city's efforts to diversify its economy have had limited success, with major tech companies like Google paying most taxes in their home countries.
UBS has maintained a "Buy" rating for RWE but reduced its price target from 46 to 42 euros, citing increased depreciation and financing costs. The analyst has also cut earnings forecasts for 2025-2028 by up to 10%. As of midday trading, RWE shares fell 0.5% to EUR 32.83, indicating a potential upside of 27.93% relative to the new target price.
UBS has secured approval to increase its stake in UBS Securities in China from 67% to 100% by acquiring the 33% held by Beijing State-owned Assets Management. This strategic move follows the takeover of Credit Suisse and aims to streamline its operations in China, where foreign banks are restricted from holding multiple licenses. Despite this development, UBS shares fell by 0.92% on the Swiss stock exchange.
UBS has become the sole shareholder of its Chinese subsidiary, enhancing its investment banking and wealth management services in the region. The China Securities Regulatory Commission approved UBS to retain a 14.99% stake in Credit Suisse Securities (China) Limited while selling a 36.01% stake to Beijing State-owned Assets Management.
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