UBS Group AG is facing up to $26 billion in new capital requirements due to Swiss banking reforms, with significant implications for its foreign unit stakes. This announcement brings much-needed clarity to investors after months of uncertainty.
UBS is striving to limit its investment bank's size and hold more capital to appease regulators after acquiring Credit Suisse. With potential caps on its investment division, UBS aims to avoid excessive capital demands that could threaten its market position.
