The CEO of Swiss banking giant UBS said Thursday that the fight against inflation isn't over yet, and some investors seem to be getting too ahead of themselves in expecting that the U.S. Federal Reserve could pull an aggressive rate cut this month."I think the market seems to be a little bit too ahead of the curve in expecting the Fed to go so aggressively,"  Sergio Ermotti, Group CEO of UBS Group AG, told CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia."The question of whether the Fed will lower rates at the end of its next polic ...

In an interview with Neue Zuercher Zeitung (“NZZ”), Thomas Jordan, president of Swiss National Bank (“SNB”), stated that UBS Group AG (UBS) should increase its capital reserves in preparation for upcoming regulatory changes. Jordan further explained that these changes were considered vital to prevent any crash similar to what happened with Credit Suisse in 2023. This reform would ensure that problematic Swiss banks could be wound up or restructured without destabilizing Switzerland's financial system. Feder ...

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UBS Group AG’s (UBS) strong capital position, expansion strategies and business restructuring initiatives will continue to aid its financials. However, a rising expense base will likely limit bottom-line growth in the near term.Tailwinds of UBS Group AGOver the years, UBS Group AG has fortified its geographic footprint and expanded operations on the back of strategic partnerships and buyouts. These, along with business optimization plans, have been supporting the company’s financials. In June 2023, UBS Grou ...

Key TakeawaysUBS lifted its price target on Hanesbrands, saying the apparel maker could be at an "inflection point."UBS analyst Jay Sole increased the company's price outlook to $6.50 from $5.Sole is quoted as saying Hanesbrands will likely benefit from more spending on product development and marketing, as well as the sale of its Champion brand. Shares of Hanesbrands (HBI) gained Tuesday after UBS boosted its price target on the stock to $6.50 from $5 while maintaining a "neutral" rating. CNBC reported tha ...

Perimeter Solutions to Present at UBS Global Materials ConferencePresentation scheduled for September 4, 2024August 26, 2024 5:00 PM EDT | Source: Perimeter SolutionsClayton, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - August 26, 2024) - Perimeter Solutions (NYSE: PRM), producers of PHOS-CHEK® long-term fire retardant and other high-quality firefighting products and specialty chemicals, announced today that the company will present at the UBS Global Materials Conference in New York City on September 4, 2024.T ...

PERRYSBURG, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I Glass” or “O-I”) today announced the Company will participate in UBS Global Materials Conference on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. O-I Glass Chief Executive Officer Gordon Hardie and Chief Financial Officer John Haudrich will present at 3:30 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at: https://event.webcasts.com/viewer/event.jsp?ei=1685068&tp_key=3c947d5317 The replay will be available through the above link within ...

After an intense weekend of negotiations in March 2023, Swiss banking giant UBS agreed to buy its embattled rival Credit Suisse.Despite the attractive purchase price of $3.2 billion, investors were concerned about whether UBS would manage to turn around Credit Suisse's investment banking business — an old source of problems. UBS had also become one the biggest banks in Europe, raising political and regulatory fears.At the time, investors were "very concerned" about the complexity of the deal and whether UBS ...

UBS Group AG’s (UBS) division — UBS Asset Management — has entered into a definitive agreement to divest the management of its Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) business to Manteio Partners LLC and its affiliates. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and other customary closing conditions. UBS’ QIS team currently manages approximately $1.5 billion in assets, which will be transferred to Manteio Partners. Following the comp ...