UBS seen up after media report on foreign banks' possible merger interest

UBS AG

28/09/2026 07:57

** Switzerland's UBS UBSG.S seen rising 1% in pre-market indications after a media report said several major foreign banks expressed interest in a possible merger or combination
** Swiss newspaper Blick reported on Sunday at least eight banks have signalled interest to UBS, citing an insider with knowledge of the matter
** UBS has declined to comment
** A local trader says the debate stems from a decision by Switzerland's upper house in favour of ​tougher capital rules

(Reporting by Danny Callaghan)
((danny.callaghan@thomsonreuters.com))