Subscribe

UBS CEO Ermotti predicts ‘bumpy’ months as Credit Suisse deal closes

Sergio Ermotti

UBS will see its workforce, costs and balance sheet swell next week when the Credit Suisse deal likely closes, prompting it to weigh deep cuts to staffing levels and wind down riskier assets.

UBS Group Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti said the firm is gearing up for a tricky few months as it works on the complex integration of Credit Suisse Group.  

“We can make something good out of a not ideal situation,” Ermotti said at a conference in the Swiss town of Interlaken Friday. “But

Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content.

Related Topics: ,

Learn more about reprints and licensing for this article.

Recent Articles by Author

Tragedy at BofA as 25-year-old trader dies at industry event

The sudden fatality is the second young employee death at the banking giant in recent weeks, raising questions around culture of long, demanding hours.

BlackRock’s fixed-income CIO says rate cuts, not hikes, key to taming inflation

Federal Reserve’s hawkish policy on interest rates could be fueling the fire as well-heeled investors reap the benefits.

Nippon’s $3.8B stake in Corebridge could be just the start

Japanese life insurer says it wants more US asset manager, insurer.

Going for gold? Silver is shining brighter

Investors are considering the '2nd place' metal as a good bet.

Jefferies risk manager remembers red flags in Archegos trial

Failed Archegos CEO is on trial for alleged racketeering , fraud.

X

Subscribe and Save 60%

Premium Access
Print + Digital

Learn more
Subscribe to Print