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  • Swiss Federal Prosecutors Launch Investigation Into Credit Suisse’s Acquisition by UBS Amid Government Support

    On April 2, according to a report by the Financial Times, Swiss federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into the acquisition of Credit Suisse by a larger competitor, UBS

    04/02/2023
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  • UBS Plans to Cut up to 30% of its Workforce Following Credit Suisse Merger

    On April 2nd, according to foreign media reports, a senior manager of UBS revealed that UBS plans to cut 20% to 30% of its workforce after acquiring Credit Suisse, potentially cutt

    04/02/2023
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  • Report on the Credit Suisse Incident: A Conspiracy in Tax Evasion?

    According to reports, the US Senate released a report on the Credit Suisse incident, which showed that US Democratic Senator Wyden claimed that the US Internal Revenue Service had

    03/29/2023
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  • UBS to Acquire Credit Suisse in a Deal Mediated by Swiss Government

    According to reports, under the mediation of the Swiss government, UBS agreed to acquire rival Credit Suisse for 3 billion Swiss francs and agreed to bear losses of up to $5.4 billion. UBS said that the 22.48 shares held by its shareholders would be exchanged for one UBS share, equivalent to 0.76 Swiss francs per share, for a total consideration of 3 billion Swiss francs. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, with annual cost savings of approximately $7 billion by 2027. The Swiss Central Bank said it would provide liquidity assistance of 100 billion Swiss francs ($108 billion) to the merged banks. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) stated that all business activities of the two banks would likely continue without restriction or interruption. With the support of the Swiss government, Credit Suisse’s additional Tier 1 capital bond (AT1) with a nominal value of approximately 16 billion Swiss francs ($17.2 billion) will be…

    03/20/2023
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  • UBS Acquires Credit Suisse with Support from Swiss Central Bank

    According to reports, the Swiss Central Bank said that UBS announced its acquisition of Credit Suisse today. Significant liquidity assistance will be provided to support UBS’s acquisition of Credit Suisse. Both UBS and Credit Suisse have unrestricted access to the existing facilities of the Swiss Central Bank. The acquisition was achieved with the support of the Swiss Federal Government, the Swiss financial market regulator Finma, and the Swiss Central Bank. The Swiss Central Bank said it could provide up to 100 billion Swiss francs of liquidity assistance loans to Credit Suisse and provide federal default guarantees. Swiss Central Bank: Can provide up to 100 billion Swiss francs of liquidity assistance loans to Credit Suisse Analysis based on this information:UBS, one of the largest investment banks in the world, has acquired Credit Suisse, another Swiss bank, as reported by the Swiss Central Bank. This acquisition is significant news, as it indicates a consolidation in the Swiss banking sector. To support this…

    03/20/2023
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  • UBS to Acquire Credit Suisse in a Billion-Dollar Deal

    According to reports from the Financial Times, people familiar with the matter said UBS had agreed to acquire Credit Suisse and raised its bid to more than $2 billion. UBS will purchase the shares of Credit Suisse at a price of more than 0.5 Swiss francs per share, which is still far below the closing price of 1.86 Swiss francs last Friday. In addition, UBS has agreed to soften the “material adverse change” clause, which stipulates that if UBS’s credit default spreads soar, the transaction will lapse. The material adverse change clause will apply between the signing and completion of the transaction. People familiar with the matter also said that the Swiss authorities have obtained the prior approval of relevant regulatory bodies in the United States and Europe, and it is expected that the United States and Europe will issue a joint statement today. Two people familiar with the matter said UBS would significantly shrink Credit Suisse’s investment banking business,…

    03/20/2023
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  • UBS and Ark Invest explore DeFi market as DefiLlama continues to grow with Pendle.

    12:00-21:00 Keywords: UBS, DefiLlama, Ark Invest, Pendle Overview of important developments in the evening of March 19th Analysis based on this information:UBS and Ark Invest have recently announced their plans to explore the growing DeFi market. This comes as DefiLlama, the platform that tracks DeFi protocols and their total value locked, continues to see tremendous growth. Moreover, Pendle, one of the up-and-coming DeFi protocols, has recently caught the attention of the DeFi community by creating a new way to trade yield. DeFi, short for decentralized finance, refers to a system of financial applications built on a decentralized blockchain network. Unlike traditional finance, DeFi is not controlled by any centralized entity like banks or financial institutions. Instead, it relies on a network of computers to automate and execute financial transactions. This system provides more transparency, efficiency and accessibility to users as they can participate in financial activities without intermediaries. UBS, one of the world’s largest wealth management banks, has expressed its…

    03/19/2023
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  • Credit Suisse rejects UBS’s $1 billion acquisition offer

    According to reports, Credit Suisse is said to be rejecting UBS’s $1 billion acquisition offer. Previously, UBS proposed to acquire Credit Suisse for up to US $1 billion and acquire Credit Suisse shares for 0.25 Swiss francs per share. Credit Suisse reportedly will reject UBS’s $1 billion acquisition offer Analysis based on this information:Three keywords: Credit Suisse, UBS, acquisition offer Swiss financial services company, Credit Suisse, has reportedly rejected the acquisition bid proposed by rival firm, UBS. According to reports, UBS offered to acquire Credit Suisse for up to one billion US dollars, as well as acquire Credit Suisse shares for 0.25 Swiss francs per share. It is said that Credit Suisse deemed this offer insufficient and declined the proposal. The decision to reject the acquisition offer likely stems from Credit Suisse’s strong financial position despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has reported strong quarterly results and has seen a rise in net income, indicating that…

    03/19/2023
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  • UBS Proposes Acquisition of Credit Suisse for $1 Billion

    According to reports, according to the Financial Times, UBS has proposed to acquire Credit Suisse for up to $1 billion. The Swiss authorities are planning to amend the country’s laws to bypass shareholder votes on the deal, as they are eager to finalize the deal by Monday. Four people familiar with the matter said that an all stock transaction between Switzerland’s two largest banks would be signed as early as Sunday night, and the transaction price would be only a small portion of Credit Suisse’s closing price on Friday, which would almost cost Credit Suisse’s shareholders nothing. People familiar with the matter said that on Sunday morning, the two sides had a communication on the acquisition offer. UBS proposed to purchase the shares of Credit Suisse at a price of 0.25 Swiss francs per share, which was far lower than the closing price of 1.86 Swiss francs last Friday. People familiar with the matter added that UBS also insisted on…

    03/19/2023
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  • UK Banking Regulator Approves UBS’s Acquisition of Credit Suisse Amid Global Financial Crisis

    According to reports, according to Sky News, the UK banking regulator has approved UBS’s acquisition of Credit Suisse. Credit Suisse, with about 5000 employees in the UK, is one of the largest investment banking employers in the City of London. Currently, global financial regulators are racing to contain the biggest banking crisis since 2008. According to reports, the Bank of England has indicated to international peers and UBS that it will support this emergency transaction, and both European banking giants hope to announce a deal later on Sunday. British Chancellor of the Exchequer Hunter and Bank of England Governor Bailey are closely monitoring the progress of the transaction. Sources in the City of London said that this weekend, the US authorities have put pressure on the Swiss government to speed up the formulation of a crisis resolution. UK regulators are known to support the merger of UBS and Credit Suisse Analysis based on this information:According to recent reports from Sky…

    03/19/2023
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  • Switzerland’s Emergency Measures to Allow UBS to Acquire Credit Suisse

    According to reports, according to the Financial Times, Switzerland (the authorities) is preparing to take emergency measures to allow UBS to acquire Credit Suisse. Switzerland is preparing to take emergency measures to get UBS to buy Credit Suisse Analysis based on this information:Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is reportedly preparing to take emergency measures to allow UBS to acquire its rival Credit Suisse. This move has been prompted by the ongoing financial struggles of Credit Suisse, which has been hit hard by losses in recent years. The acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS has been a topic of discussion for some time, with analysts predicting that it would be a good strategic move for UBS. However, there have been concerns that such a large-scale acquisition could create systemic risk in Switzerland’s financial system. These concerns have been heightened by the recent troubles at Credit Suisse, which has been struggling to recover from a series of scandals and mismanagement. In…

    03/19/2023
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  • Credit Suisse and UBS To Merge? Regulators Race To Reach Agreement

    According to reports, the Financial Times quoted people familiar with the matter as saying that Credit Suisse, UBS and their main regulators are stepping up efforts to reach an agreement on the historic merger of Switzerland’s two largest banks, which will be reached as soon as Saturday evening. The Swiss Central Bank and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) have stated to their international counterparts that they believe that reaching a deal with UBS is the only option to prevent the market from collapsing in confidence in Credit Suisse. Regulators in the United States, Britain, and Switzerland are considering the legal structure of the transaction, as well as several concessions UBS is seeking. People familiar with the matter: UBS and Swiss regulators will complete the transaction with Credit Suisse as soon as Saturday evening Analysis based on this information:Reports suggest that Credit Suisse and UBS, Switzerland’s two largest banks, are edging ever closer to a historic merger deal. According…

    03/18/2023
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  • BlackRock aims to outbid UBS for Credit Suisse

    According to reports, according to people familiar with the matter, BlackRock is embarking on a competitive acquisition of Credit Suisse, aimed at defeating UBS’s plan to acquire Credit Suisse this weekend, which is supported by the Swiss Central Bank. Insider: BlackRock is preparing to launch a competitive acquisition of Credit Suisse Analysis based on this information:A new development has surfaced in the corporate landscape as BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly making strides in its efforts to acquire Credit Suisse, a Switzerland-based financial services company. According to sources familiar with the matter, BlackRock is said to be engaging in a competitive acquisition strategy aimed at outbidding UBS, Credit Suisse’s long-standing rival. Furthermore, the acquisition is aimed at frustrating UBS’s plans to acquire Credit Suisse, a deal that is allegedly backed by the Swiss Central Bank. BlackRock’s interest in Credit Suisse is not surprising, given the company’s reputation as a dominant player in the global financial industry. BlackRock manages…

    03/18/2023
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  • Possible Merger between UBS and Credit Suisse

    According to reports, according to British media local time on the 17th, UBS Group, another major Swiss bank, is discussing a full or partial acquisition of Credit Suisse Bank. The report quoted several sources as saying that the acquisition plan was encouraged by Swiss banking regulators. The boards of directors of the two banks will meet this weekend to discuss relevant matters. The two banks have not yet commented on this report. British media: UBS Group is negotiating to acquire Credit Suisse Bank Analysis based on this information:According to reports from British media, UBS Group is considering a full or partial acquisition of Credit Suisse Bank. The alleged merger talks between two of Switzerland’s largest banks have gained interest from Swiss banking regulators. Although no official statements have been made by either bank, the boards of directors plan to meet over the weekend to discuss the potential merger. The financial world has been surprised by this news, as both banks…

    03/18/2023
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  • UBS Strategist downplays impact of Mt. Gox bankruptcy repayment on cryptocurrency prices

    According to reports, Ivan Kachkovski, a strategist at UBS, said that the upcoming M The Gox bankruptcy repayment may not cause people to worry about the price…

    03/01/2023
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