As a major company, Switzerland’s third-largest private employer and a significant lender to Swiss households and companies, UBS is committed to actively contributing its position to the ongoing regulation debate on Swiss banking stability. On this page you find various content on this matter.
UBS continues to engage in the debate. We remain committed to our globally diversified business model and unique regional footprint. As the largest truly global wealth manager and leading bank in Switzerland, with competitive global investment bank and asset management capabilities, we bring financial stability, expertise, economic benefits and international know-how to our home market Switzerland and our clients globally.
As we have repeatedly said, we will do everything we can to ensure that UBS can continue to operate successfully as a global bank from Switzerland.

UBS statement on WAK-S recommendation on banking regulation (1 September 2026)
UBS acknowledges the efforts of the Economic Affairs and Taxation Committee of the Council of States (WAK-S), Switzerland’s upper chamber of parliament, to consider alternatives to the Federal Council’s extreme proposals on banking regulation. The committee has taken important facts and context into account to inform its recommendations.
UBS statement on the consultation launch by the Swiss Federal Council (12 August 2026)
“We will analyze the proposals published today by the Federal Council and will contribute to the consultation process. UBS supports a further strengthening of Swiss banking regulation, which is already one of the most stringent globally. Adjustments should be targeted, internationally aligned and proportionate, considering differences in size and complexity of banks operating in Switzerland.”
Swiss TBTF discussion – facts and figures

Consultation responses and position papers
Further resources
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