2020 - 2021

Ralph Hamers becomes the new CEO of UBS.

All employees can work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UBS supports the government-backed COVID-19 loan program in its Swiss home market.

The COVID-19 pandemic leads to severe restrictions in the economy and society.

Joe Biden is elected 46^th President of the United States.

UBS defines its purpose: «Reimagining the power of investing. Connecting people for a better world.»

UBS issues inaugural green bonds.

Olaf Scholz is elected the 9^th Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is launched into space.