UBS (UBS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.28 per share. This compares to loss of $0.24 per share a year ago.
UBS remains in "technical discussions" with the Swiss government about its plans for the bank to hold more capital but is yet to receive feedback, CEO Sergio Ermotti said on Wednesday.
Stocks are now expected to weaken versus bonds, argue UBS strategists.
"We do expect, no matter who wins and the outcome, we do expect some market movements. And it remains to be seen how investors will react," Ermotti added.
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The Swiss bank's profits were boosted by the ongoing integration of wealth management accounts previously run by its main rival Credit Suisse
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti discusses the integration of Credit Suisse, the US election and the outlook for inflation. He also comments on share buybacks, capital requirements and the prospects for UBS's Asia business.
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti discusses the market outlook for the fourth-quarter, from macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty to the impact of the upcoming U.S. elections.
UBS posts $1.4bn in Q3 net profit as the lender accelerated the integration of former rival Credit Suisse. Standard Chartered almost doubles its quarterly pre-tax profit which prompts the London-based bank to hike guidance and pledges to lift its dividend payout.
European banking giants UBS and Standard Chartered reported robust third-quarter earnings, outperforming market expectations and showcasing strategic growth across wealth management and international markets. While UBS saw profits soar on the back of its integration of Credit Suisse, Standard Chartered leveraged strong performance in its wealth management division to revise its 2024 income guidance upward.
UBS reported a third-quarter net profit that beat analysts' expectations, lifted by its investment bank and wealth-management arm and lower expenses from the integration of former rival Credit Suisse.
UBS Group on Wednesday reported a forecast-beating quarterly net profit of $1.4 billion helped by cost reductions and revenue growth as the bank carried out its first wave of client migrations from Credit Suisse since acquiring its old rival last year.