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UBS’s investment bank jumps 38% as pay costs swell

The Swiss bank has seen gains across capital markets and M&A, but an increase in compensation costs has seen expenses grow in the investment bank

CEO Sergio Ermotti said that UBS is entering the next phase of its Credit Suisse integration
CEO Sergio Ermotti said that UBS is entering the next phase of its Credit Suisse integration Photo: Stefan Wermuth/Getty Images

UBS’s investment bank revenue jumped 38% in the second quarter, fuelled by a surge in dealmaking, but an increase in money put aside for bonuses saw costs rise in the unit.

The investment bank brought in revenue of $2.8bn in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 38% as dealmaking fees more than doubled during the period.

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