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Swiss Regulators Demand $26 Billion Capital Boost from UBS Following Credit Suisse Takeover

Reading time: 2 min • Jun 6, 2025, 09:30 PM (UTC)

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  • UBS faces a hefty $26 billion increase in capital reserves f...

Well folks, it looks like UBS just got handed the financial equivalent of a massive gym membership fee - but instead of building muscles, they're being told to bulk up their capital reserves!

The Swiss government dropped quite the bombshell today, telling UBS to pack on an extra $26 billion in core capital requirements. That's what happens when you swallow a whole other bank (looking at you, Credit Suisse) - you get put on a strict financial diet.

Capital Gains, Capital Pains

The new rules would push UBS's CET1 capital ratio from 14.3% to a chunky 17%. UBS isn't exactly thrilled about th...

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