UBS, the Swiss banking giant, is aiming to establish itself as a major player in the American investment banking market, but it acknowledges that it will always play second fiddle to the Wall Street giants. Despite its ambitions to break new ground in investment banking, UBS remains primarily focused on asset management, with CEO Sergio Ermotti emphasizing this as the bank’s core business.
UBS has set realistic goals for its investment banking division in the US, aiming to position itself as the best alternative to the market leaders and play an important role worldwide. However, it acknowledges that the US market is a challenging one for European banks, with Wall Street’s top dogs, such as J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, holding a significant lead.
UBS has previously attempted to rank in the top five in US investment banking but faced setbacks during the financial crisis, leading to a bailout by the state. As a result, the bank reduced the size of its investment bank and shifted its focus to asset management.
Despite its efforts, UBS faces challenges in achieving its modest goals in the US investment banking market. The bank’s corporate strategy allocates only 25 percent of its assets to investment banking, which may limit its ability to provide loans for transactions.
While UBS has traditionally performed better in Europe and Asia in terms of investment banking, it recognizes the importance of the American market and aims to establish itself as a strong alternative to the Wall Street giants.
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| Information | Details |
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| Geography | Europe |
| Countries | 🇺🇸 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
| Relevance Score | 1 |
| People | Rob Karofsky, Goldman Sachs, Teodoro Cocca, J.P. Morgan, Sergio Ermotti |
| Companies | Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, Deutsche Bank |
| Currencies | None |
| Securities | None |
