UBS Shares Surge as Swiss Government Proposes Stricter Capital Regulations

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UBS Shares Surge as Swiss Government Proposes Stricter Capital Regulations
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UBS shares rose 4.5% after the Swiss government proposed new capital regulations requiring UBS to hold an additional $26 billion in core capital, following its takeover of Credit Suisse. The regulations are expected to be phased in by 2034, allowing UBS to lobby for concessions. The move aims to strengthen the bank's financial position amid recent banking sector turbulence, and negotiations for adjustments are already underway.

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