UBS Should Quit Switzerland, Says Major Shareholder

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) UBS shareholder Artisan Partners has urged the Swiss bank to leave the country, saying the lender faces a“grim reality” with stricter capital rules. Select your language

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“The simple fact is that Switzerland is no longer an attractive or desirable location for UBS,” Artisan Partners portfolio managers, including Daniel O'Keefe, wrote in a letter to UBS's board on Wednesday.

Artisan Partners said it collectively manages more than 60 million UBS shares on behalf of clients, or about 1.8% of UBS's total shares outstanding.

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