Among the largest banks in the world, UBS Investment Bank is the investment banking arm of UBS Group. It provides access to global capital markets, investment banking advisory services, credit research, and outstanding execution. It offers a variety of financial products, including investment grade debt offerings, leveraged finance, equity offerings, and research in credit, precious metals, and rates.
UBS is an international financial services firm with operations in over 50 countries worldwide. The company offers a wide range of savings products, brokerage services, and wealth management services. It is one of the leading global systemically important banks, as rated by the Financial Stability Board.
UBS is involved in virtually all major financial activities, from corporate banking and asset management to brokerage services and securities research. It is also the largest private bank in the world. The bank is considered a bulge bracket bank, similar to Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. It also offers asset management services to hedge funds and corporations.
UBS has a strong client base and is known for its strict bank-client confidentiality. The firm’s client services also provide liquidity, post-trade services, and research in foreign exchange, commodities, and equities.
The investment bank has a relatively flat headcount over the last year. Its revenues were broadly flat as well. It had net new funds of CHF 900 million in the third quarter. The cost-revenue ratio was eighty-five percent in the third quarter.
The bank’s overall profits rose by 67% before adjustments. In the third quarter, it earned $1.655 billion, which was more than analysts had forecast.
