UBS nears takeover of Credit Suisse in mammoth deal to ease investor fears
UBS nears takeover of Credit Suisse in mammoth deal to ease investor fears
Swiss bank UBS is reportedly racing against time to complete a takeover of rival Credit Suisse to stave off investor panic when the markets open on Monday. The country’s biggest banks are said to be in urgent talks, with the government, central bank, and financial regulators all involved. Switzerland’s authorities are urging UBS to push through the deal and avoid potential damage to the markets. The Swiss government, President Alain Berset, and the banks’ executives have been seen heading to the finance ministry in Bern for talks over the weekend.
A deal of this scale could take several months, but UBS reportedly had a few days to get it done. Under normal Swiss rules, UBS would have to consult shareholders over six weeks, but it can skip this process using emergency measures. Public guarantees would also be required to cover legal costs and possible losses. Credit Suisse, the Swiss financial watchdog FINMA, and the SNB central bank have declined to comment on the negotiations, while the government has yet to respond to the matter.
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