UBS Slows AI Deployment Amid Credit Suisse Integration, Says Ermotti

UBS reported a 34% decline in dealmaking fees for Q3, attributing the drop to the timing of M&A transactions. The bank has been investing in its dealmaking team, but market conditions affected fee income.

UBS reported steady profits and accelerated its share buyback program, aiming to complete a $3 billion buyback by February. The bank's future buyback plans depend on Switzerland's banking rule overhaul, expected to reach the lower house in December. According to UBS, the completion of the buyback program makes December's capital debate a key market catalyst.

China approved Citigroup's application to operate a fully-owned securities firm in Shanghai, with $180M in capital. This follows Beijing's 2020 decision to scrap ownership caps, allowing foreign firms like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to operate independently. The move signals China's commitment to opening its financial sector and elevating standards.

UBS may cut 10,000-12,000 Swiss jobs if stricter capital rules force relocation. The Swiss Bank Employees Association warns of job losses amid UBS's integration of Credit Suisse. UBS chairman suggests the bank may leave Switzerland if regulations are too stringent.

UBS AG acquired a 4.8% equity stake in 360 ONE WAM Ltd. after exercising 20,502,939 warrants. This investment strengthens UBS's strategic relationship with the Indian wealth and asset management firm, aligning with its global growth strategy. As of Q2 2026, UBS managed $7.3 trillion in assets.

UBS acquired a 4.8% stake in 360 ONE WAM by converting warrants into equity shares. The transaction involved 2,05,02,939 shares issued at Rs 1,030 each, totaling Rs 2,112 crore. 360 ONE manages over Rs 9 lakh crore in assets and serves 9,000 clients. The deal follows a 2025 partnership where UBS sold its Indian wealth management business to 360 ONE.