UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti warned against excessively strict capital requirements proposed by the Swiss government ahead of a parliamentary vote, stating that the costs would impact not only shareholders but also customers and employees.
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Key takeaway
UBS CEO warns Swiss lawmakers that stricter capital rules will raise costs for the bank, impacting customers and employees.
- Step 1 · The triggerSwiss lawmakers propose stricter capital requirements for UBS, raising its cost of capital.
- Step 2 · Knock-onUBS faces lower return on equity and seeks to offset by raising fees or tightening lending to customers, including international SMEs.
- Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs using UBS for cross-border banking experience higher costs or reduced service availability, impacting their operational expenses.
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