UBS overhauls business as losses mount

UBS was hit with another loss in Q2, but the CHF 358m deficit was much improved on the CHF 11.54bn loss incurred in the first quarter. It now says it will move away from its ‘one firm’ model and split into three divisions; Global Wealth Management & Business Banking, Investment Bank and Global Asset Management. The bank had been under pressure from major shareholders to restructure its business, after posting some of the credit crunch’s largest losses. UBS says it will align incentives for management and staff of each autonomous business division directly with its financial results. ...