Published Articles

Please find below a selection of articles pertaining to the banking industry which are either authored by UBS or based on UBS interviews.

Handelszeitung - November 2007

Die Kunst, den richtigen Mix zu finden (German-only)

Three strategic management instruments - outsourcing, offshoring, and insourcing – are not new concepts and are being used in the financial institution community today. What changes currently and for the future is the evolution and refinement of their application. This “Triad” should be viewed as a Trinitarian portfolio for strategic sourcing, with the usage and weighting of each component tailored appropriately to a bank’s individual strategy and market position. (German only)

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Financial-I - September 2007

Finding a Common Denominator

What challenges and opportunities does the rise of open account trading present for both corporates and banks?

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Euroforum, Banken im Umbruch - Juli 2007

Standardized services as a basis for stabilization, risk optimization and reduction of costs in transaction banking.

In the past, Switzerland was capable of developing and making use of comparative advantages. As a country we have the potential and opportunity to implement this approach in international transaction banking successfully.

European Banking Federation - European Banking in the 21st Century - November 2006

Towards a Global Approach

The internationalization of finance calls for a coordinated, international approach to regulation.

The Euromoney Outsourcing Handbook 2007 - October 2006

Outsourcing Decision-making Made Easier

A look at two models created to facilitate the outsourcing decision-making process and render it more transparent (Includes a round table with Claudius Sutter, Chief Operating Officer EMEA, UBS Investment Bank, London, U.K.).

Financial i - October 2006

The Secret of Success

It used to be enough for a bank to have a reputation for excellent research, good pricing and leading trade execution tools – not any more. Clients are now demanding front-to-back client service excellence. Thus the focus on service excellence has expanded to include post-trade services.

The Euromoney Global Banking and Financial Policy Review 2006/2007 - September 2006

Another Dimension to Risk for Financial Institutions

Financial institutions have experienced a sustained increase in regulation and litigation. This should neither be regarded as an unnecessary evil, nor should it come as a surprise given the rapid evolution of financial markets. Regulation can help rather than hinder financial markets.

Financial i - December 2005

Technology & Service: Alone Together

The Operations manager's dilemma: How to reduce operating costs while simultaneously improving the level and range of services provided? The answer to this lies in the way a financial institution manages the interplay between its technology and its client service management.

Financial i Special Report - October 2005

To outsource or not to outsource

Treasurers who are adding value as members of the executive management team have nothing to fear from outsourcing part of their functions. However, outsourcing is not necessarily the best method to achieve cost-effectiveness or to maintain the overall service level provided by the treasury department.

CLS Brief - October 2005

Changing CLS Third Party Providers: Costly or Economical?

Although today nearly one third of CLS's 58 settlement members offer CLS third-party services, the original CLS third-party business cases are very likely not paying off on a standalone basis. As a consequence, consolidation amongst CLS third-party providers is certain. (© CLS 2005)

World Finance - October 2005

Partnering with the Right Partner

In today's world the client interface buy or build decision can be a minefield for the unwary. One option is to partner with a bank which already possesses an extensive offering and experience in providing client interfaces to its customers.

World Finance - October 2005

CLS - A Catalyst for Change in the Correspondent Banking Environment

Since the introduction of the Euro half a decade ago, no other initiative has impacted the correspondent banking landscape more than the introduction of CLS which has severely shaken the classical model of reciprocity and relationship.

The Euromoney Global Banking & Financial Policy Review 2005/2006 - October 2005

Competitors and Clients: The Paradox of Inter-bank Relationships

Banks interact as both competitors and clients of one another. This paradox is driven by economies of scale and scope, exacerbated by a global dimension. Furthermore, the scale and the scope of relationships that banks share with each other is growing. The implications are profound.

Euromoney International Wholesale Banking Review 2005/2006 - September 2005

Are Derivatives Financial Weapons of Mass Destruction for Operations Departments?

Although growth in the derivatives market has been exceptional for the last 10 years, derivatives still spark significant controversy. This article addresses what exactly derivatives are, and the specific operational risks which they pose.

The Euromoney Outsourcing Handbook 2006 - August 2005

To Outsource or Not to Outsource - That is the Question

Unless you are a hermetic monk, you cannot escape the topic of outsourcing - it is everywhere. As important as it is in the financial industry in general, what is the specific relevance of outsourcing to a corporate treasurer?

Schweizer Bank - July 2005

Operationelle Standards schaffen Sicherheit

OTC-Derivate. Eine Warnung der britischen Financial Services Authority (FSA) fordert die grossen Marktteilnehmer ausdrücklich dazu auf, die hohe Anzahl ausstehender Kreditderivate-Bestätigungen mittels effizienterer Abwicklungs- und Kontrollprozesse zu senken.

Schweizer Bank - November 2004

Die Beste Lösung?

Operations-Outsourcing: Outsourcing bietet viele Vorzüge. Allerdings sollten Finanzinstitute nicht unter Branchendruck oder Mangel an Alternativen Outsourcingprojekte anstreben.

Financial i - October 2004

Global Cash Custody - Thinking Outside the Silos

What lessons does securities custody have for the global organisation of cash resources?

World Finance - October 2004

The Global Trade in Outsourcing

As the world evolves, it faces many challenges and opportunities which have both a macro and micro impact. Today's economic trend of outsourcing provides a good example of both a challenge and an opportunity that affects the political and economic structure of the world and the individual working lives of its people.

The Euromoney Global Banking and Financial Policy Review 2004/2005 - September 2004

Corporate Responsibility and the Language of Banking

It is certainly a challenge to arrive at a universally acceptable definition of "corporate responsibility" and apply that definition in daily business. However, it is crucial that banks endorse corporate responsibility as an underlying principle for their business conduct.

Global Investor (Outsourcing Issue) - September 2004

Is Operations Outsourcing the Best Solution?

Outsourcing provides many benefits. But financial institutions should not embark on outsourcing based on industry pressure or a perceived lack of viable alternatives.

The Euromoney Outsourcing Handbook 2004/2005 - August 2004

Is Operations Outsourcing the Only Solution?

Operational efficiency impacts every company's profit and loss. Financial institutions are no exception.

The Euromoney Network & Correspondent Banking Review 2004/2005 - April 2004

The Current Mythos of Payments Outsourcing and its Future Reality

True payments outsourcing is not quite on the market, but rides on the horizon.

Please find below the individual links to the publications listed above.