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UBS gets regulatory approval to fully own China securities joint venture

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Posted on March 28, 2025

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UBS Secures Full Ownership of China Securities Joint Venture

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's securities regulator has approved UBS's plan to become the sole shareholder of UBS Securities, the Swiss bank said in a statement on Friday.

UBS will acquire an additional 33% stake in UBS Securities from China's Beijing State-owned Assets Management and raise its stake to 100%, the bank said.

(Reporting by Ethan Wang, Yukun Zhang and Ryan Woo. Editing by Mark Potter)

Key Takeaways

  • UBS has received regulatory approval to fully own its China securities joint venture.
  • The Swiss bank will acquire an additional 33% stake in UBS Securities.
  • UBS's stake will increase to 100%, making it the sole shareholder.
  • The acquisition is from Beijing State-owned Assets Management.
  • This move strengthens UBS's presence in the Chinese market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is UBS receiving regulatory approval to fully own its China securities joint venture by acquiring an additional 33% stake.
Who is UBS acquiring the stake from?
UBS is acquiring the additional 33% stake from China's Beijing State-owned Assets Management.
What is the significance of this acquisition?
This acquisition allows UBS to become the sole shareholder of UBS Securities, enhancing its market presence in China.

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