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UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) is a global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland, and its news flow reflects this broad financial footprint. Company news releases highlight UBS Global Wealth Management activities, including recognition of advisor teams that serve sophisticated, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, endowments and foundations across major US markets and other regions.
Investors following UBS news can expect regular updates on wealth management teams, market leadership appointments and organizational changes within the Group Executive Board and Board of Directors. Recent announcements have covered the appointment of new financial advisors and market executives in US offices, leadership changes in technology, operations, compliance and governance, and the nomination of senior executives to board roles.
UBS also issues regulatory and capital markets news. Filings and media releases describe cash tender offers for outstanding notes, reference yields and total consideration for debt securities, and coupon payments on exchange-traded notes such as the ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B. These items are relevant for investors tracking UBS’s funding profile and capital structure.
In addition, UBS communicates on regulatory developments in Switzerland, including consultations on amendments to the Banking Act and Capital Adequacy Ordinance and their potential impact on capital requirements for foreign subsidiaries and other balance sheet items. The firm also reports on integration progress following the acquisition of Credit Suisse, including client migrations and reductions in Non-core and Legacy risk-weighted assets.
Because UBS operates in more than 50 markets and combines wealth management, universal banking, asset management and investment banking, its news covers a wide spectrum of topics. Readers who monitor this page can review official UBS announcements, regulatory disclosures and corporate developments that may influence their understanding of the UBS stock and its strategic direction.
UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) has successfully completed the merger of UBS AG and Credit Suisse AG within the expected timeline, with global regulatory support. Credit Suisse AG has been deregistered and no longer exists as a separate entity. UBS AG inherits all of Credit Suisse AG's rights and obligations, including outstanding debt instruments. Clients of Credit Suisse AG will migrate to UBS platforms over time, although they will temporarily use existing Credit Suisse tools.
UBS CEO Sergio P. Ermotti highlights the milestone as important for unlocking cost, capital, funding, and tax benefits from the second half of 2024. A transition to a single US holding company is planned for June 2024, with further mergers expected by the third quarter of 2024, pending regulatory approvals.
UBS has announced significant changes to its Group Executive Board (GEB) as part of its ongoing integration with Credit Suisse. Key appointments include Iqbal Khan as President of UBS Asia-Pacific and Co-President of Global Wealth Management (GWM), and Rob Karofsky as President of UBS Americas and Co-President of GWM. George Athanasopoulos and Marco Valla will become Co-Presidents of the Investment Bank. Damian Vogel will replace Christian Bluhm as Group Chief Risk Officer. These changes are effective 1 July 2024, pending regulatory approval. The merger of UBS AG and Credit Suisse AG is scheduled for 31 May 2024.
UBS Private Wealth Management announced that three advisor teams in the Philadelphia D.C. market were recognized by Barron’s on multiple industry lists for 2024.
The teams—Wickham Cash Partners, LongBernsteinGunderson Wealth Management, and The Capital ESOP Group—were named to Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams list. Wickham Cash Partners, led by Greg Cash and Mitchell Wickham, also secured spots on Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list.
LongBernsteinGunderson Wealth Management, with offices in Philadelphia, New York City, and Dallas, is led by Brad Bernstein, Louise Gunderson, and Ryan Long. The Capital ESOP Group, based in Washington, D.C., is led by Keith Apton and Nick Francia.
The rankings were based on criteria such as revenue produced, assets under management, quality of practice, and regulatory record.
UBS Investment Bank announced the quarterly coupon payment for its ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B (NYSE Arca: AMUB). The coupon payment of $0.2878 will be distributed on June 6, 2024, with a record date of May 29, 2024. The ex-date is also set for May 29, 2024, and the coupon valuation date is May 15, 2024. This payment results in an annualized current yield of 6.43%, although future coupon payments are not guaranteed.
UBS AG has issued a reminder about the upcoming maturity of its UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETNs, originally scheduled for June 19, 2024, but adjusted to June 20, 2024, due to a non-trading day. The ETNs are to a maximum of 245,000 outstanding units. The final trading day will be June 18, 2024, with a final measurement period from June 10 to June 14, 2024. Investors will receive the Payment at Maturity as calculated in the prospectus supplements. UBS cautions that the suspension of new issuances could impact market value and liquidity, potentially causing ETNs to trade at a premium, which may lead to financial losses for investors paying above the indicative value. The announcement does not change the terms of the ETNs or the redemption rights of holders.
UBS Wealth Management USA announced that 33 financial advisors from Southern California and Hawaii were named to the 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list. The advisors are spread across San Diego (14 advisors), Orange County (16 advisors), Inland Empire (1 advisor), and Hawaii (2 advisors). This recognition highlights the advisors' commitment to strategic financial planning and personalized guidance. The Forbes/SHOOK Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list ranks 8,507 advisors managing nearly $13.5 trillion in client assets, based on quantitative and qualitative data.
UBS announced that 16 of its financial advisors in Arizona made the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2024. In particular, Steven Schultz was ranked #1 in Arizona and #85 nationally. The list includes advisors from Phoenix and Tucson, managing nearly $13.5 trillion in client assets. The rankings are based on quantitative and qualitative data compiled by SHOOK Research.
UBS reported a strong 1Q24 performance with a net profit of USD 1.8bn and underlying PBT of USD 2.6bn. The company showed significant positive operating leverage with revenue growth of 15% QoQ and operating expenses reduction of 5% QoQ. UBS achieved net new assets of USD 27bn in Global Wealth Management and reduced non-core and legacy RWA by USD 16bn. The company named top employer for business students in Switzerland. Integration plans with Credit Suisse on track with merger expected on 31 May 2024.
Stockton Schultz, a financial advisor at UBS Wealth Management USA in Phoenix, has been named to the Financial Planning Top 40 Brokers Under 40 list for 2024 and earned the Athletes and Entertainers Consultant designation at UBS. With over 15 years of experience, Stockton Schultz provides tailored wealth management strategies to high-net-worth families, athletes, and entertainers. The Top 40 Brokers Under 40 generate $207 million in annual revenue and oversee $53 billion in client assets.
Three UBS Financial Advisors in Arizona, Susan Bailey, Jennifer Loson Luckovich, and Jennifer Pope, have been named to the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list for 2024. The advisors excel in providing personalized wealth management services and advice to both women and men. Susan Bailey is the lead financial advisor of Bailey Wealth Management at UBS, focusing on income planning, insurance protection, and generational wealth transfer. Jennifer Loson Luckovich is a Certified Financial Planner helping women navigate financial changes. Jennifer Pope has over 20 years of experience and is recognized for her community involvement. The Forbes/SHOOK Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list features 1,991 women managing assets totaling over $2.8 trillion.