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FDP politician Filippo Leutenegger warns UBS capital rules could trigger crisis
Former Zurich FDP councilor Filippo Leutenegger cautioned that stricter capital requirements for UBS could reduce tax revenue and endanger jobs, urging the National Council to intervene.
UBS commissions Zurich artist to paint Polybahn car ceilings for 140th anniversary
UBS, owner of the historic Zurich funicular, unveiled a crowd‑sourced mural by artist Fredinko on the ceilings of its two cars, celebrating 140 years of service.
SMI holds steady; UBS, Givaudan in demand; Semiconductor stocks rise; Nestlé underperforms
Swiss stock market shows slight gains; UBS and Givaudan see increased interest; semiconductor stocks rise; Nestlé underperforms; new ratings and price targets for Swiss stocks
UBS Faces Regulatory Burden, Explores Potential U.S. Mergers Amid Swiss Policy Shift
Swiss regulatory tightening on UBS’s foreign subsidiaries spurs speculation over a potential U.S. acquisition, including with Morgan Stanley, as the bank seeks to mitigate stricter capital requirements.
SMI Holds Steady; ABB and UBS Rise, Nestlé Struggles
Swiss stock market shows resilience, with ABB and UBS gaining while Nestlé lags. Oil prices and bond yields remain key market drivers.
SMI climbs as ABB and UBS gain; oil prices fall
Swiss stock market rises, with ABB and UBS among top gainers, while oil prices decline. Analysts warn of rising bond yields.
Swiss Stocks Set for Higher Open on Upgrades, SNB Holds Rates
The SMI looks to open 0.4% higher as UBS upgrades Glencore and analysts revise targets on Swiss shares; the SNB keeps rates at zero percent while oil prices ease.
SNB maintains zero rates amid inflation concerns, defends UBS capital rules
Swiss central bank leaves key rate unchanged at 0%, rejects calls for rate hikes despite inflation pressures and franc weakness.
UBS faces steeper capital rules; Swiss jobs at risk
The Ständerat voted 33-10 to require UBS to back foreign subsidiaries with 90% hard equity, a move finance minister Keller-Sutter praised but which could cost up to 10,000 Swiss jobs.
Cembra Bank to Relocate Headquarters From Zurich to Baden by 2027
Personal-lending bank joins Vontobel in leaving Zurich for Aargau, adding to concerns about the city's financial-sector appeal.
Swiss Ständerat tightens UBS foreign-branch capital rules to 90% CET1
Reactions range from criticism to concern over proposed stricter capital requirements for UBS’s foreign subsidiaries, with industry groups warning of competitive risks and regulatory overreach.
US Futures Slip; Oil Bounces, SMI Erases Gains, Nvidia Pre-Market Down
Wall Street opens lower as oil stabilizes and geopolitical hopes offset by chip-sector pullback; SMI surrenders morning gains ahead of SNB decision.
Swiss Market Holds Steady Amid Mixed US Openings; UBS Regulatory Loss Weighs on Blue Chips
The Swiss Market Index (SMI) held near break-even, while UBS faced losses after a Ständerat ruling on stricter capital requirements. US markets opened mixed, with Nasdaq futures unchanged but Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures rising slightly.
Swiss Market Index holds gains as UBS leads SMI; 8 of 20 SMI stocks advance
The Swiss SMI closed slightly above 14,000 points after UBS led gains, while regulatory uncertainty over its capital requirements weighed on the index.
On surges on buyback and guidance; US markets edge higher ahead of earnings
US futures opened narrowly; Swiss SMI rose 0.4%. On lifted 6% on a $1B buyback and 2029 revenue target of at least CHF 5.6bn.
UBS Shares Fall as Capital Rules Weigh on Margins and Q2 Earnings Miss
UBS Group reported Q2 EPS of $0.87, below consensus, as proposed Swiss capital requirements threaten to cut earnings by up to 10%.
Swiss and US markets rise on Fed independence, Logitech leads SMI
Swiss indices closed higher on Thursday, with Logitech leading gains, while US markets benefited from falling oil prices and the Fed’s commitment to inflation control.
Swiss economic and financial events calendar: September 16–23, 2026
Key corporate results, regulatory discussions and market events dominate the Swiss economic calendar this week.
SMI Reverses to Loss as Novartis Rises, Alcon Drags; Oil Holds Above $100
The Swiss benchmark reversed an early gain to trade 0.2% lower, weighed by geopolitical risk and oil prices over $100. Novartis climbed 1.2% while Alcon lagged.
Swiss SMI up 0.2% pre-market as 18 of 20 components rise
Alcon shares decline sharply amid pre-market trading; Brent crude stays above $100 amid geopolitical tensions
SMI Expected Lower as Oil Above $100 Weighs on Global Markets
Swiss index slides amid rising oil, inflation fears; Meta surges on AI launch while Asian stocks dip.
Swiss Economic Calendar: Sep 10–17 Covers Earnings, Inflation Data and Policy Meetings
Switzerland's key economic releases include BFS inflation figures, Repower and Helvetia Baloise half-year results, OECD country report, and UBS banking-law testimony before the Council of States.
US stocks open higher; SMI extends gains as Fed decision calms markets
Wall Street leads gainers after the Fed raised rates 25 basis points. The SMI climbs, tech stocks surge pre-market, and UBS capital-rule debate is deferred.
German Dax Opens Lower on Big Expiry Day as Oil Eases, Tech Stocks Mixed
The Dax slipped 0.4% to 25,621 points at the Frankfurt open, though it remains marginally up 0.1% for the week. Tech shares showed divergent moves, with Infineon and Siltronic gaining on analyst upgrades while Deutsche Telekom fell after a negative Orange rating.