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Swiss Federal Council
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UBS capital showdown intensifies as Swiss lawmakers weigh a $20bn resilience bill
Switzerland’s upper house is preparing to vote on how UBS should capitalise its foreign subsidiaries, with rival proposals ranging from a hybrid AT1 solution to near-full common-equity backing. The decision could reshape the bank’s returns, shareholder distributions and commitment to its home market.
Swiss voters weigh stricter neutrality with NATO ties and Russia sanctions at stake
Swiss voters will decide whether to constitutionally restrict sanctions and military cooperation, potentially reversing the more flexible neutrality policy developed after the Cold War.