UBS takes lead as Institutional Investor's Top Global Equity Research Firm of the Year

Zurich, 06 December 2017 – UBS has been named Institutional Investor's Top Global Equity Research Firm of the Year, taking the top spot in the annual ranking, from seventh place, just four years ago in 2013. The ranking, based on votes by buy-side analysts and portfolio managers, is an important distinction for sell-side analysts and research teams. Clients voted for their preferred research analysts and teams in each region. Collectively, this resulted in UBS holding 162 leading positions across the world, ahead of more than 270 other sell-side firms competing in the polls.

"We'd like to thank all of our clients who voted for us and provided honest feedback on how we can continue to improve our research offering," said Juan-Luis Perez, Global Head of Research at UBS. "While others cut back, we've continued to invest in Research and are glad that clients have reflected this in their votes this year. The results of the Institutional Investor survey underline the progress that we continue to make and the strength of UBS's Global Equity Research franchise, our analysts and differentiated research platform."

"We are proud of our analysts, and we are also very pleased with our clients' positive response to the UBS method for question-driven, evidence-based research," said Barry Hurewitz, Global COO of Research at UBS. "Having the best analysts in the industry is key because they are in the best position to identify the research questions that matter the most to investors."

Thousands of reports by UBS Research analysts now are supported by their work with primary research experts from UBS Evidence Lab. Together, they refine investor questions into testable propositions and apply whatever primary research method may be required: quantitative market research, digital footprint analysis, geospatial analysis or data science.

"While market, competitive and regulatory challenges will likely continue, we are confident that our differentiated product and talent will drive further momentum into 2018 and beyond," added Hurewitz.

About UBS
UBS provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. The operational structure of the Group is comprised of our Corporate Center and five business divisions: Wealth Management, Wealth Management Americas, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. UBS's strategy builds on the strengths of all of its businesses and focuses its efforts on areas in which it excels, while seeking to capitalize on the compelling growth prospects in the businesses and regions in which it operates, in order to generate attractive and sustainable returns for its shareholders. All of its businesses are capital-efficient and benefit from a strong competitive position in their targeted markets.

UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in 52 countries, with about 34% of its employees working in the Americas, 34% in Switzerland, 18% in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 14% in Asia Pacific. UBS Group AG employs approximately 61,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

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