UBS Rebukes SNB Report Over Proposed Capital Adequacy Rules

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In a move reflecting growing tension between Switzerland's largest bank and monetary authorities, UBS has rebuked a Swiss National Bank (SNB) report regarding capital adequacy under proposed regulatory rules. According to reports, the bank is challenging the SNB's assessment concerning the amount of capital required to meet new banking regulations. The dispute centers on whether UBS's current and planned capital levels are sufficient to satisfy stricter 'too-big-to-fail' rules following the Credit Suisse acquisition.

This clash occurs as major European banks face increasing regulatory pressure to bolster financial buffers, with Swiss regulators seeking to prevent a recurrence of the liquidity crisis that led to the collapse of Credit Suisse. Compared to regional peers, major European lenders have maintained Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratios often ranging between 13% and 15% per market data, while new Swiss proposals aim to push these requirements higher to ensure long-term stability.

In the markets, UBS stock stood at $49.72 (at close July 01, 2026), while the London-listed 0R3T.L shares were at 39.92 (at close July 01, 2026). Investors are closely watching for any formal policy shifts from the SNB and will look toward the upcoming speech by ECB President Lagarde on June 29 for broader context on the European banking sector's regulatory trajectory.