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A recent survey of 1,500 bank customers revealed that cantonal banks, particularly those in Lucerne and Berne, excel in friendliness, advice, and customer service, scoring 8.6 out of 10. In contrast, UBS and Swissquote received low satisfaction ratings, with Swissquote and Cembra Money Bank being the least favored. Overall, the neo-bank Neon topped the satisfaction rankings, followed closely by several cantonal banks.
WKB shareholders approved a dividend increase to CHF 4 per share and confirmed six current Board members, including Chairman Pierre-Alain Grichting. New members Laure Deppierraz and Hervé Udriot were elected, while a seat remains vacant until the 2026 AGM. Additionally, the Valais Cantonal Bank pledged CHF 1 million for reconstruction in Blatten after a rockfall and will suspend mortgage payments for affected customers until at least the end of 2025.
The EU has removed the United Arab Emirates from its money-laundering "high-risk" list, alongside Barbados, Gibraltar, Jamaica, Panama, the Philippines, Senegal, and Uganda. However, Monaco and ten other jurisdictions, including Algeria and Venezuela, have been added to the list for increased monitoring. This update reflects the EU's commitment to align with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force.
UBS is considering its options following a Swiss government mandate to raise $27 billion in capital to bolster its U.S. operations. Executive chair Colm Kelleher criticized the ruling as "extreme," arguing it penalizes the bank for its role in rescuing Credit Suisse in 2023, which aimed to stabilize the financial system. Regulators view UBS's American business, managing $2.1 trillion for wealthy clients, as a potential risk and seek to enhance its capacity to absorb losses.
The Swiss stock market opened the week with losses, as the SMI index fell 0.2% to 12,343 points amid cautious investor sentiment due to uncertain US-China trade talks. UBS shares plummeted over 7% due to concerns over stricter capital requirements, closing down 4.8%. In contrast, cyclically sensitive stocks like Holcim, Logitech, and Richemont saw gains of 1% or more.
Ten years ago, an investment of CHF 1,000 in Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) shares would have purchased 5,219 shares at CHF 191.60 each. Today, those shares are valued at CHF 250.00, making the investment worth CHF 1,304.80, reflecting a positive performance of 30.48%. The current market valuation of BEKB stands at CHF 2.31 billion.
UBS's stock initially rose by five percent following the Swiss government's announcement on the bank's future capitalization. However, by Tuesday, shares fell seven percent to 26 francs, indicating market uncertainty regarding the impact of the proposed measures, according to analyst Andreas Venditti from Bank Vontobel.
UBS shares fell 6-7% following the Swiss government's proposal for the bank to raise an additional $26 billion in capital, which may bypass shareholders. This could reduce UBS's planned share buybacks from $16.5 billion to $8 billion by 2027, raising concerns about the bank's future amid disappointing performance.
UBS shares plummeted nearly 7% amid uncertainty over new capital regulations and falling interest rates in the Swiss franc. Analysts are divided on the impact, with some suggesting UBS can manage the additional capital requirements without hindering future buybacks and dividends, while others express concern over its earnings momentum due to weak net interest income. The Swiss National Bank's upcoming monetary policy assessment could further influence the bank's performance.
UBS Group AG's stock fell over 7% following Swiss proposals for stricter capital requirements, potentially necessitating a $26 billion capital increase. Analysts have cut buyback forecasts significantly, citing concerns over future shareholder returns amid ongoing political debates that may delay reforms until 2029 or beyond. UBS has labeled the proposed rules as "extreme," warning they could undermine its global competitiveness.
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