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UBS shares jumped following a Reuters report that the Swiss government is contemplating softening proposed bank regulations. These regulations, designed to strengthen financial stability, would significantly increase UBS’s capital requirements by billions. The potential easing suggests the government is considering the impact on UBS’s competitiveness and profitability. Investors reacted positively to the news, viewing it as a potentially reduced financial burden on the bank, boosting its share price. The final decision on the regulations remains uncertain.
