UBS Group (NYSE:UBS) (NYSE: UBS) is a Swiss global financial services firm headquartered in Zurich and Basel. The company operates through four principal business divisions: Wealth Management, Asset Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, and the Investment Bank. UBS offers a broad range of services, including financial advisory, portfolio management, lending and deposit solutions, prime brokerage, and capital markets services. Its wealth management segment is one of the largest globally, serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals with tailored investment and planning solutions.
Formed in 1998 through the merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation, UBS traces its lineage back to the 19th century. Over the decades, the firm has expanded its presence across key financial centers, with significant offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. In 2023, UBS strengthened its market position by integrating key business lines of a major Swiss competitor, further broadening its client base and enhancing its global footprint in wealth and asset management.
Under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Officer Ralph Hamers, UBS has prioritized digital transformation and sustainable investing. The firm continues to invest in advanced technology platforms to improve client engagement and operational efficiency, while embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into its investment processes. Through these efforts, UBS aims to deliver innovative financial solutions and long-term value for its diverse range of private, corporate and institutional clients.
