UBS under investigation by SEC for Libor fixing

UBS says is has received subpoenas from the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Department of Justice, the BBC reports. These refer to submissions the bank made to the British Bankers' Association (BBA), which sets the Libor rate. UBS says it is conducting an internal review into the allegations. "UBS understands the investigations focus on whether there were improper attempts by UBS, either acting on its own or together with others, to manipulate Libor rates at certain times," the bank said in its annual report published on Tuesday. Li...