| Date | Title | Description |
| 31.08.2026 | Dollar slips ahead of US jobs data | NEW YORK, Aug 31 : The dollar edged lower on Monday as traders waited on key U.S. jobs data due later this week, after hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Friday renewed bets on a September interest rate hike.
Trade... |
| 24.08.2026 | Alibaba plunges after announcing $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI push | Alibaba will issue new shares, with all net proceeds earmarked for AI investments.
The fundraising comes days after Alibaba reported a 75% profit drop as heavy AI spending weighed on results.
The company last year pledged to invest at least... |
| 16.07.2026 | Union Bancaire Privée's Group profit sees solid growth of 40.4% to CHF 169.4 million in the first half of 2026 | Group profit reached CHF 169.4 million, up 40.4% from CHF 120.7 million in the same period last year.
Client assets grew by CHF 9.0 billion to CHF 193.5 billion compared with the end of 2025.
Total income rose to CHF 812.5 million, up 10.4%... |
| 22.05.2026 | SoftBank Group adds over $61 billion to market cap in two days as shares surge on AI led optimism | Shares of SoftBank Group extended gains for a second straight session Friday.
The rally tracks a sharp rise in Arm Holdings shares overnight in the U.S.
Shares had closed 20% higher on Thursday.
SoftBank Group shares extended their scorchin... |
| 07.05.2026 | Japan may have fired its yen bazooka twice, but markets are testing Tokyo’s resolve | On Wednesday, the yen appreciated sharply, fueling speculation that Tokyo had intervened a second time.
Analysts said interest rate gaps continued driving weakness in the yen.
The Bank of Japan faced pressure to raise rates despite economic... |
| 01.04.2026 | Big Japanese companies are feeling optimistic despite the Iran war — but it might not last | The index for business optimism among large Japanese manufacturers increased to 17 for the first quarter of 2026, up from 15 in the previous quarter.
Large non-manufacturers’ business sentiment stood at 36, holding at a multi-decade high pe... |
| 27.03.2026 | Gulf markets are splintering as the Iran war continues. Here’s what to know | Gulf markets have diverged sharply since the Iran war started, with Oman and Saudi Arabia outperforming as Dubai has faltered.
Oil price volatility and geopolitical turmoil are shaping investor sentiment, as inflation remains a live risk fo... |
| 25.03.2026 | Private credit’s ‘zero-loss fantasy’ is coming to an end as defaults and fund exits rise | A wave of investor withdrawals and concerns over deteriorating loan quality are forcing asset managers to cap redemptions in their private credit funds.
But strategists say a rise in defaults could help flush out bad loans, bringing a painf... |
| 19.03.2026 | Asia tech stocks sink as oil spike and Qatar attacks threaten chip supply chain | Asia tech stocks fall as attacks on Qatar and a surge in oil prices sparked supply chain fears.
Helium is a key material for the semiconductor industry, with Qatar producing over a third of the world’s helium supply as a by-product of natur... |
| 03.03.2026 | The Strait of Hormuz is facing a blockade. These countries will be most impacted | An extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz will upend global energy markets.
The pain would be felt most acutely in Asia, analysts said.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is sending shock waves across global energy markets, with ... |
| 11.02.2026 | Japanese stocks are on a record-breaking spree. But the rally may be ‘fragile’ | Japan’s Nikkei 225 has been a a record-breaking spree, scaling fresh peaks this week.
Political optimism has become a key pillar of the rally, following Takaichi’s strong electoral mandate, said analysts.
However, some experts caution that ... |
| 26.01.2026 | Another day another high: Gold surges past $5,100 as investors seek shelter from global risks | Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high above $5,100 an ounce on Monday.
Gold’s rally reflects mounting flashpoints from Greenland and Venezuela to the Middle East, reinforcing its role as a hedge amid structurally higher geopolitical risk.
G... |
| 23.01.2026 | Union Bancaire Privée's client assets increase by 19.5% to CHF 184.5 billion in 2025 | As of the end of December 2025, UBP's client assets reached CHF 184.5 billion, representing an increase of CHF 30.1 billion (+19.5%) compared with end of December 2024.
The Bank's total income was CHF 1.51 billion, up 12.5% from the previou... |
| 03.11.2025 | London Finance Panel Calls for Targeted Reform to Safeguard the City’s Trillion Capital Market Asset | The Central London Alliance’s (CLA) event, London: Opportunities and Obstacles for Growth, featured a high-level panel on the future of London’s financial services that looked closely at Capital Markets and Financial Planning for the city. ... |
| 26.09.2025 | Трамп продвигает продажу TikTok США за $14 млрд с защитой данных пользователей | Президент Дональд Трамп продвинул планы для американских инвесторов по покупке американского подразделения TikTok у его китайского владельца ByteDance Ltd., при этом официальные лица оценили возможную стоимость сделки примерно в $14 млрд и ... |
| 31.07.2025 | How are the super-rich handling 2025’s wild market ride? | Markets have had a wild ride in 2025. From whipsawing tech stocks to near-daily US tariff rule changes, the turmoil across a host of asset classes has proved tricky to navigate.
Few are better equipped to ride out the storm than Britain’s s... |
| 17.07.2025 | Union Bancaire Privée's client assets rose by more than 11% to CHF 171.7 billion in the first half of 2025 | UBP's client assets amounted to CHF 171.7 billion at the end of June 2025, an increase of CHF 17.3 billion or 11.2% compared with the end of December 2024.
The Bank's total income rose by 9.7% compared to the first half of 2024.
Group profi... |
| 15.07.2025 | Japan bond yields hit multi-decade highs as fiscal fears mount ahead of election | Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 2008.
Japan’s 30-year government bond yield also climbed to a record high on Tuesday.
Concerns about fiscal spending are growing ahead of an upcoming upper h... |
| 11.06.2025 | Dollar divorce? Asia’s shift away from the U.S. dollar is picking up pace | While de-dollarization is not exactly a new phenomenon, the narrative has changed.
De-dollarization in ASEAN is expected to pick up pace, according to the Bank of America.
Some Asian economies have the greatest potential to repatriate their... |
| 24.04.2025 | Japan is wooing retail investors by lowering entry barriers to investing in this stock market | Japan’s Tokyo Stock Exchange is asking listed companies to reduce their minimum investment thresholds to attract smaller retail investments.
“TSE will create an environment that is conducive to investment for a diverse range of individuals,... |
| 31.03.2025 | Hang Seng tech index slides into correction territory after strong rally as tariff worries sour mood | Tech stocks listed in Hong Kong fell into correction territory Monday, as investors booked profits, while trade war uncertainty and U.S. moves to restrict Beijing’s access to high-end tech also weighed on sentiment.
The Hang Seng Tech index... |
| 10.03.2025 | China bond yields jump to three-month highs as investors pare rate cut expectations | China’s sovereign bond yields hit their highest levels this year, as investors trimmed holdings on bets that additional fiscal spending will boost growth and push back interest rate cuts.
Yields on China’s 10-year government bond, which mov... |
| 21.02.2025 | ArcLight and Alibaba: A Tale of Strategic Moves in Energy and E-Commerce | In the fast-paced world of business, two stories stand out: ArcLight Capital Partners’ acquisition of a significant stake in the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline and Alibaba’s impressive earnings report. Both narratives reveal the intricate danc... |
| 21.02.2025 | Alibaba shares soar nearly 15% after stellar earnings as China’s e-commerce sector recovers | The company reported a net income of 48.95 billion yuan ($6.72 billion) for the quarter ended Dec. 31, surpassing LSEG forecast of 40.6 billion yuan.
Alibaba became the target of an intense regulatory crackdown by Beijing, which began in 20... |
| 04.02.2025 | Fuji Media’s Crisis Entices Investors Betting on New Management | (Bloomberg) -- Fuji Media Holdings Inc. has had an abysmal start to 2025.
The broadcaster’s reputation is in tatters as a sexual harassment scandal involving one of its most famous TV hosts has dominated the news in Japan. Advertisers have ... |
| 31.01.2025 | Union Bancaire Privée: A Year of Growth and Resilience | Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) has emerged from 2024 with impressive financial results, showcasing resilience and strategic growth. The bank reported a group profit of CHF 257.4 million, a 15% increase from CHF 223.8 million in 2023. This upwa... |
| 30.01.2025 | Union Bancaire Privée increases its group profit to CHF 257.4 million in 2024 | UBP realised a group profit of CHF 257.4 million in 2024, marking a substantial increase of 15.0% from the CHF 223.8 million achieved in 2023.
The operating result was CHF 312.4 million, up 16.0% from the previous year's CHF 269.2 million.
... |
| 27.01.2025 | Union Bancaire Privée increases its group profit to CHF 257.4 million in 2024 | GENEVA, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --
UBP realised a group profit of CHF 257.4 million in 2024, marking a substantial increase of 15.0% from the CHF 223.8 million achieved in 2023.
The operating result was CHF 312.4 million, up 16.0% from t... |
| 12.09.2024 | Banks and insurers launch solutions powered by Swiss Fintechs |
As fraud continues to pose a significant global threat, with more than $1 trillion lost to scammers in 2023 according to Interpol, financial institutions are increasingly turning to advanced technologies to protect their customers. NetGuar... |
| 19.08.2024 | China widely expected to keep lending benchmark LPRs unchanged in Aug: Reuters poll | Macro MattersChina widely expected to keep lending benchmark LPRs unchanged in Aug: Reuters poll
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| 06.08.2024 | UBP signs two exclusive agreements to acquire Societe Generale's international private banking operations in the UK and in Switzerland | GENEVA, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) and Societe Generale announced today that they have entered into two exclusive agreements whereby UBP will acquire Societe Generale's Swiss private banking activities ... |
| 05.08.2024 | SocGen's Strategic Shift: A €900 Million Sale and Market Dynamics | In a bold move, French banking giant Societe Generale (SocGen) has decided to sell its private banking divisions in the UK and Switzerland to Union Bancaire Privee (UBP) for €900 million. This decision marks a significant pivot for SocGen, ... |
| 05.08.2024 | SocGen продаст подразделения частных банков в Великобритании и Швейцарии за €900 млн | Французский банк Societe Generale согласился продать свои британские и швейцарские подразделения частного банкинга швейцарскому Union Bancaire Privee (UBP) за €900 млн
SocGen сообщила, что продаваемые подразделения — SG Kleinwort Hambros pr... |
| 30.07.2024 | Investors stick to bets on Japan banks amid rate hike hopes | HONG KONG : Japanese banks have attracted larger foreign investment flows than other sectors, as investors see them as top beneficiaries of potential monetary tightening.
Analysts said Japan's emergence from decades of deflation and higher ... |
| 22.07.2024 | Union Bancaire Privée's net profit rises by 24.6% to CHF 138.1 million | Net profit reached CHF 138.1 million, up 24.6% from CHF 110.8 million a year before
Operating profit before taxes amounted to CHF 167.9 million for the first half of the year
Assets under management grew by CHF 10.8 billion to CHF 150.8 bil... |
| 17.06.2024 | Wealth Management Firms in Asia Embrace AI to Serve the Region’s Ultra-Wealthy | - |
| 22.03.2024 | China yuan falls to four-month low, state banks step in | CurrenciesChina yuan falls to four-month low, state banks step in
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Chinese Yuan banknotes are seen in this illustration picture taken June 14, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo Purc... |
| 07.02.2024 | Union Bancaire Privée reports net profit of CHF 223.8 million, up 6.4% year on year | Annual results 2023
UBP's net profit reached CHF 223.8 million in 2023, up 6.4% from CHF 210.4 million in 2022
The operating result amounted to CHF 269.2 million, reflecting an increase of 11.6% compared with the previous year's figure of C... |
| 22.01.2024 | Union Bancaire Privée reports net profit of CHF 223.8 million, up 6.4% year on year | Annual results 2023
UBP's net profit reached CHF 223.8 million in 2023, up 6.4% from CHF 210.4 million in 2022
The operating result amounted to CHF 269.2 million, reflecting an increase of 11.6% compared with the previous year's figure of C... |
| 21.07.2023 | Union Bancaire Privée posts net profit of CHF 110.8 million for the first half of 2023 | First half-year results 2023
Assets under management remained stable at CHF 140.6 billion
Revenues of CHF 616.4 million were down 0.7%
Operating profit before taxes amounted to CHF 138.0 million for the first half year compared with the pre... |
| 31.01.2023 | Union Bancaire Privée reports net profit of CHF 210.4 million, up 4.5% | UBP's net profit was CHF 210.4 million in 2022, up 4.5% from CHF 201.2 million a year earlier
Revenues rose by 7.0% to CHF 1.213 billion
Assets under management totalled CHF 140.4 billion at end 2022
GENEVA, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fo... |
| 13.10.2022 | Union Bancaire Privée honoured as one of the best companies to work for in Hong Kong and Singapore for the first time | HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Places to Work is pleased to announce that Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP), one of Switzerland's leading private banks with a strong and growing presence in Asia, has recently ... |
| 18.07.2022 | Union Bancaire Privée reports net profit of CHF 112.6 million for the first half of 2022 | First half-year results 2022
UBP's net profit was CHF 112.6 million in the first half of 2022, up 12.4% from CHF 100.2 million a year earlier.
Revenues increased by 10.5%, driven by a higher net interest margin and recent acquisitions.
Asse... |
| 21.01.2022 | Annual results 2021: Union Bancaire Privée posts net earnings of CHF 201.2 million, up 10.9% | Assets under management grew to CHF 160.4 billion at the end of 2021, CHF 13 billion higher than in 2020 (+8.8%).
Revenue rose by 5.9% to CHF 1.134 billion.
Operating income increased by 11.1% and net earnings were CHF 201.2 million, up fro... |
| 19.07.2021 | Union Bancaire Privée Announces First half-year results 2021 | HONG KONG, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
Assets under management grew by CHF 13.7 billion to CHF 161.1 billion at the end of June 2021 (+9.3% vs December 2020)
Revenues remained stable (+0.9%) despite a drop in net interest margins of more ... |
| 22.02.2021 | The Google Generation Of Family Offices: How These 40 Banks Are Preparing | Selecting a bank is about far more than finding one that offers the desired services in the required ... [+] territories. It also requires a unique understanding of the family's objectives and providing the technology, functionality, and ad... |
| 28.05.2018 | Alaya wins large private bank as customer | As part of its sponsorship and charity work, UBP regularly provides support for a wide range of social, cultural and educational projects, both in Geneva and around the world. For several years, the Bank has also promoted staff community en... |
