Julius Baer CEO Resigns, Bank Exits Private Debt Business Julius Baer, a Swiss bank, announces CEO resignation and exit from private debt business due to exposure to bankrupt asset manager Signa. Top News · Feb 1, 2024
HSBC hit with huge fine by watchdog over customer deposits HSBC suffered another serious blow to its reputation today when it was whacked with one of the heaviest fines ever handed out by the City regulator. Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2024
Sale of UK assets to world’s largest money manager means huge payday for bankers Global Infrastructure Partners, whose portfolio includes Gatwick, sold to BlackRock in $12.5bn deal The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024
Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.16% on Friday Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.64% Caixin Global · Jan 12, 2024
Citadel Securities Bids for Credit Suisse’s China Venture UBS’sale will face delay as Credit Suisse’s joint-venture buyout is still awaiting approval by Chinese regulators Caixin Global · Jan 11, 2024
David Cameron must detail all involvement with Greensill, urges Labour Call follows Guardian revelations about foreign secretary’s flights gifted to him during Greensill work The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023
Swiss Watchdog Seeks Power Post Credit Suisse Crash Switzerland's financial sentinel seeks more authority in the wake of the Credit Suisse's tumultuous tumble, marking a dramatic twist in the realm of finance. Top News · Dec 19, 2023
Swiss Authorities Fumble Credit Suisse Supervision In a tale of mishandled supervision, explore how Swiss authorities fumbled oversight of Credit Suisse causing a financial foul-up of royal proportions. Top News · Dec 18, 2023
Credit Suisse Pays M for Banned Mutual Fund Services In a vibrant dance of justice, Credit Suisse was tapped to shell out million! A litany over prohibited mutual fund services finally made them pay. Top News · Dec 13, 2023
Future of Finance: Paolo Ardoino on Tether proving crypto critics wrong and how ‘Bitfinex is a different company compared to Binance’ Ardoino talked about his early career and why it's mostly been "business as usual" after recently becoming Tether's CEO. Fortune · Dec 6, 2023
UBS reports pre-tax loss in 3Q but says benefits of Credit Suisse merger gather steam UBS has reported a $255 million pre-tax loss, shed some 4,000 jobs globally, cut costs faster than expected, and reaped billions in asset inflows in the third quarter The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
UBS reports $785m loss due to costs of Credit Suisse integration Swiss banking group has cut 13,000 jobs this year as it recovers from rushed rescue deal The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
UBS takes down Credit Suisse logo from Canary Wharf office UBS rescued Credit Suisse from collapse in March Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
Exclusive: UBS Committed to China, Sees Opportunities After Credit Suisse Deal Merged group is looking at how best to expand its presence in the country, CEO Sergio Ermotti tells Caixin in an exclusive interview Caixin Global · Sep 28, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 Banking regulator Sam Woods: ‘This is the most intense period since the 2008 financial crisis’ In an exclusive interview, the head of the Prudential Regulation Authority talks about Credit Suisse, the gilt market meltdown – and stress-testing banks for the climate crisis
Fortune · Aug 31, 2023 UBS reaps windfall gain from Credit Suisse deal after Swiss bank buys rival for $29 billion discount UBS paid far too little for the assets of its cross-town rival when it agreed to a shotgun wedding for the bargain basement price of just $3.4 billion.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 UBS reports huge 2Q profit skewed by Credit Suisse takeover, foresees $10B in cost cuts Swiss bank UBS announced plans to save $10 billion in costs as it moves ahead with “full integration” of longtime rival Credit Suisse’s domestic operations, releasing its first earnings report since the government-orchestrated merger to help stave off a possible global financial meltdown
The Times of India · Aug 23, 2023 Jefferies is hiring 10 investment bankers for India expansion NEW DELHI: Jefferies Financial Group Inc is hiring about 10 investment bankers in India as the US advisory firm looks to beef up its operations in the world’s most populous nation, according to people familiar with the matter.
Fortune · Aug 17, 2023 ‘Richcession’ hits as 3.5 million millionaires lost their status last year The wealth gap between the richest Americans and the bottom 50% narrowed in 2022, according to a new report.
Fortune · Aug 15, 2023 $11.3 trillion in global wealth evaporated last year in the first drop since the Global Financial Crisis. But the next few years look ‘brighter’ Worldwide wealth fell 2.4% or $11.3 trillion last year to $454.4 trillion, according to a new UBS and Credit Suisse report.
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023 UBS to pay $1.44 billion to settle 2007 financial crisis-era mortgage fraud case, last of such cases UBS will pay U.S. authorities $1.44 billion to settle the last lingering legal case over Wall Street’s role in the housing bubble of the early 2000s, which ultimately led to the 2008 financial crisis and Great Recession
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023 ‘Like horse trading’: Credit Suisse retail investors challenge UBS takeover Fresh legal claim planned by group of almost 1,000 shareholders to rushed rescue in March
Barchart · Aug 11, 2023 Markets Today: Stocks Fall on a Hot U.S. July PPI Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.25%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are down -0.47%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower. Concerns that weakness in China’s economy will curb global growth prospects are weighing on stocks. Losses in stock...
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023 UBS ends billions in taxpayer-funded support that paved way for Credit Suisse takeover Swiss taxpayers are off the hook from a government-engineered rescue plan that doled out billions to help UBS, the country’s largest bank, take over its ailing rival Credit Suisse
Zenger · Jul 15, 2023 Credit Suisse Bank Investigation Files To Remain Confidential For 50 Years Swiss historians express concerns over extended access delay to crucial documents