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UBS Group AG

Annual Report 2018

Our external reporting approach

www.ubs.com/annualreporting

Annual Report 2018 – 
UBS Group AG and UBS AG
SEC Form 20-F, including XBRL filing

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Annual Report 2018 – 
UBS Group AG

This document is at the center of our 
external reporting approach.

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UBS AG   i
UBS Switzerland AG i
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Standalone legal entity reports

UBS Switzerland AG

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UBS Group 
Funding 
(Switzerland) AG

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Standalone legal entity reports for UBS AG, UBS 
Switzerland AG and UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) AG 
are available from 15 March 2019. UBS Limited was 
merged into UBS Europe SE effective 1 March 2019. 
UBS Europe SE will be considered a signifi cant regulated 
subsidiary and beginning with our fi rst quarter 2019 
reporting, we will provide respective information in our 
quarterly and annual reporting. There is no requirement to 
externally publish an annual report for UBS Americas 
Holding LLC. Information for other subsidiaries is available 
under “Other subsidiaries” at www.ubs.com/investors.
Other legal entity-specifi c disclosures in accordance with 
article 89 of the EU Capital Requirements Directive IV 
(CRD IV) are provided under “EU CRD IV disclosures” 
at www.ubs.com/investors.

  Consolidated      

  Standalone

Information for UBS AG con solidated does not differ 
materially from UBS Group AG on a consoli dated basis. 
Information provided in management’s discussion 
and analysis applies to both UBS Group AG consolidated 
and UBS AG consolidated, except for certain 
disclosures in the “Risk, treasury and capital management” 
section where information for UBS(cid:124)AG consoli dated is 
separately provided.

Auszug aus dem 
Geschäftsbericht 2018 – 
UBS Group AG

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The German translation includes the following 
sections of our Annual Report 2018: “Group 
performance,” IFRS-required disclosures 
in “Risk, treasury and capital management,” 
“Corporate governance,” “Compensation” and 
consoli dated and standalone fi nancial 
statements for UBS Group AG.

31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report

UBS Group and significant regulated 
subsidiaries and sub-groups

(UBS Group AG, UBS AG,
UBS Switzerland AG, UBS Limited,
UBS Americas Holding LLC)

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Global Reporting 
Initiative (GRI) 
Document 2018

UBS Group AG GRI

The GRI Document provides 
comprehensive disclosures on 
environmental, social and governance 
factors and includes the disclosures 
on non-fi nancial information required 
by German law implementing the 
EU Directive 2014/95 (CSR-Richtlinie-
Umsetzungsgesetz, CSR-RUG). 

The Basel III capital adequacy framework requires 
us to publish a range of Pillar 3 disclosures, 
mainly covering risk, capital, leverage, liquidity 
and remuneration. These Pillar 3 disclosures are 
supplemented by specifi c additional requirements 
of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory 
Authority (FINMA) and voluntary disclosures on 
our part. We are also required to disclose 
certain regulatory information for our signifi cant 
regulated subsidiaries and sub-groups.

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Management’s  discussion and analysis

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Supplemental SEC disclosures

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Financial statements

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Selected  financial and regulatory  information

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Our external reporting requirements and the scope of our external 
reports  are  defined  by  accounting  standards,  relevant  stock  and 
debt listing rules, SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) and 
other regulatory requirements, as well as by our financial reporting 
policies.

We  prepare  and  publish  consolidated  financial  statements  in 
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
on  a  half-yearly  basis,  in  line  with  the  requirements  of  the  SIX 
Swiss  Exchange  and  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange,  where  our 
shares are listed. We also publish our results on a quarterly basis in 
order to provide shareholders with more frequent disclosures than 

required by law. Statutory financial statements for UBS Group AG 
are  prepared  annually  as  the  basis  for  our  Swiss  tax  return,  the 
appropriation of retained earnings and a potential distribution of 
dividends, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General 
Meeting. Management’s discussion and analysis complements our 
IFRS financial statements.

The  Annual  Report  2018  –  UBS  Group  AG  and  UBS  AG  is  the 
basis  for  our  SEC  Form  20-F  filing,  which  includes  Extensible 
Business  Reporting  Language  (XBRL)  interactive  financial  data,  as 
required for non-US private issuers that prepare financial statements 
in accordance with IFRS.

Our approach to long-term value creation

› What we put into the equation 

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•(cid:2)(cid:46)(cid:71)(cid:88)(cid:71)(cid:84)(cid:67)(cid:73)(cid:71)(cid:2)(cid:84)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:81)(cid:2)(cid:70)(cid:71)(cid:80)(cid:81)(cid:79)(cid:75)(cid:80)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:81)(cid:84)(cid:28)(cid:2)USD 905 billion
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• Strong brand
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  UBS Evidence Lab Innovations, UBS Partner, UBS Atrium 
  and we.trade

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•(cid:2)(cid:48)(cid:71)(cid:86)(cid:2)(cid:82)(cid:84)(cid:81)(cid:386)(cid:86)(cid:2)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:84)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:67)(cid:68)(cid:78)(cid:71)(cid:2)(cid:86)(cid:81)(cid:2)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:67)(cid:84)(cid:71)(cid:74)(cid:81)(cid:78)(cid:70)(cid:71)(cid:84)(cid:85)(cid:28)(cid:2)USD 4,516 million (cid:75)(cid:80)(cid:2)(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:19)(cid:26)
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(cid:2) (cid:67)(cid:79)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:73)(cid:2)(cid:84)(cid:71)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:71)(cid:69)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:88)(cid:71)(cid:2)(cid:67)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:71)(cid:86)(cid:2)(cid:67)(cid:80)(cid:70)(cid:2)(cid:89)(cid:71)(cid:67)(cid:78)(cid:86)(cid:74)(cid:2)(cid:79)(cid:67)(cid:80)(cid:67)(cid:73)(cid:71)(cid:84)(cid:85)
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Contents

Letter to shareholders

2
6 Our key figures
8 Our Board of Directors
10 Our Group Executive Board
12 Our evolution

1. Our strategy, business model and environment

3.

Risk, treasury and
capital management

16 Our strategy
17 Performance targets and measurement
19 Our businesses
29 Our environment
32 How we create value for our stakeholders
43 Regulation and supervision
45 Regulatory and legal developments
50 Risk factors

2.

Financial
and operating performance

64 Critical accounting estimates and judgments
65 Significant accounting and financial reporting changes
68 Group performance
82 Global Wealth Management
86 Personal & Corporate Banking
92 Asset Management
Investment Bank
97
103 Corporate Center

119 Risk management and control
173 Treasury management
194 Capital management

4.

Corporate governance and compensation

216 Corporate governance
250 Compensation

5.

Financial 
statements

301 Consolidated financial statements
505 Standalone financial statements

6.

Significant regulated subsidiary and sub-group 
information

530

Financial and regulatory key figures for our significant 
regulated subsidiaries and sub-groups

Appendix

532 Abbreviations frequently used in our financial reports
535
536 Cautionary statement

Information sources

Our Pillars are the 
foundation for 
everything we do.

Our Principles are 
what we stand for 
as a fi rm.

Our Behaviors are 
what we stand for 
individually.

Capital strength
Effi ciency and effectiveness
Risk management

Client focus
Excellence
Sustainable performance

Integrity
Collaboration
Challenge

Annual Report 2018
Letter to shareholders

Dear shareholders,

Axel A. Weber  Chairman of the Board of Directors

Sergio P. Ermotti  Group Chief Executive Officer 

Building on your positive feedback from last year, our shareholder 
letter  this  year  again  answers  a  series  of  questions  that  we  are 
regularly asked by different stakeholders of the bank.

buyback of CHF 750 million last year, our total payout ratio3 for 
2018 will be 76%. To sum up, we continue to deliver attractive 
shareholder  returns,  while  maintaining  a  strong  capital  position 
and investing for further growth.

What was the market context in 2018?
The year started off positively, but nervousness set in by the end 
of the first half. Markets started fearing a downturn well ahead 
of  any  real  economy  indicators.  Our  private  clients  became  less 
active, and from the fourth quarter onward, markets sold off as 
well.  The  most  striking  example  to  illustrate  what  developed 
over  the  course  of  2018  is  the  fact  that  about  90%  of  asset 
classes  were  down  on  a  year-over-year  basis.  That’s  quite 
extraordinary.  And  when  you  look  at  what  happened  in 
December 2018, it was one of the worst months since the Great 
Depression in terms of market performance. The coexistence of 
macroeconomic  and  geopolitical  issues  caused  even  more 
concerns  with  investors.  For  example,  according  to  our  fourth 
quarter  client  survey,  cash  balances  with  our  US  wealth 
management clients reached a record-high level of 24%.

How do you assess the financial performance of 
the Group in 2018?
We  had  a  very  successful  2018,  despite  the  market  conditions 
just described. Against this backdrop, we increased net profit1 by 
USD 0.6 billion or 16% to USD 4.5 billion, and achieved a strong 
adjusted  return  on  tangible  equity  excluding  deferred  tax 
expense / benefit and DTAs2 of 12.9%. Reported return on CET1 
capital was 13.1%, markedly above most of our European peers 
and  in  line  with  American  banks.  We  also  generated  USD  4.0 
billion of additional capital in 2018 and our total loss-absorbing 
capacity increased to USD 84 billion.

How did 2018 reflect your capital returns policy?
Consistent  with  our  capital  returns  policy,  we  accrued  for  a 
higher  dividend  and  exceeded  our  share  buyback  goal  of  CHF 
550  million  by  CHF  200  million.  The  Board  of  Directors  intends 
to  propose  an  8%  increase  in  our  dividend  to  CHF  0.70  per 
share  for  the  financial  year  2018.  Combined  with  the  share 

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relative  performance. 

Why has the UBS share price lost so much ground despite 
these achievements?
In our view, the current share price doesn’t reflect the long-run 
value of our franchise. The entire banking sector saw significant 
share  price  corrections  in  2018.  One  needs  to  look  at  both 
absolute  and 
Investors’  profitability 
expectations  for  the  industry  reflect  the  fear  of  a  global 
economic  slowdown,  more  challenging  market  conditions  or  a 
combination  of  both.  Nevertheless,  we  are  among  the  highest-
valued  banks  in  Europe  and  compare  well  to  a  number  of  US 
peers. 
return,  we  also 
outperformed  our  main  European  peers.  Our  focus  is  on 
sustainable  performance,  which  is  at  the  core  of  our  strategy 
and should drive valuation growth over the cycle.

total  shareholder 

terms  of 

In 

Why do you believe UBS still has the right strategy – how 
does it set you apart from others?  
Secular  trends  such  as  global  wealth  creation,  including  the 
increased  need  for  pension  products,  and  the  opening  up  of 
China’s financial markets will continue to drive the unique value of 
our  franchise.  We  are  the  preeminent  global  wealth  manager  to 
high  net  worth  and  ultra  high  net  worth  clients  as  well  as  the 
number one Swiss bank, enhanced by an investment bank that is 
strong in the areas where we choose to compete, and a successful 
asset  manager.  The  strength  of  our  business  model  and  our 
strategic  focus  have  generated  more  than  USD  19  billion  in  net 
profits over the last five years. More than half of our profits come 
from  asset-gathering  businesses,  and  our  Swiss  business  further 
contributes  to  the  stability  of  our  earnings.  We  are  diversified 
geographically,  and  well  positioned  in  the  world’s  largest  and 
fastest  growing  markets.  Of  course  we  review  and  recalibrate 
our  strategy  each  year,  as  we  constantly  evolve  in  response  to 
new challenges, but we have strategic clarity and consistency.

Are you satisfied with your combined wealth 
management division’s performance – where can you 
improve?
We’ve made good progress in exploiting the combined scale and 
capabilities  of  the  businesses.  Global  Wealth  Management 
achieved a decade-high pre-tax profit of USD 3.6 billion in 2018. 
Working as an integrated business creates new opportunities for 
revenue  growth  and  improves  our  ability  to  execute  existing 
opportunities,  which  we  expect  to  enable  us  to  achieve  our 
10−15% profit growth target. We also expect to generate cost 
synergies of USD 600 million over the next three years that will 
help fund our investments for growth and efficiency. We intend 
to  make  strategic  investments  totaling  more  than  USD  1  billion 
through  2021  to  further  improve  client  and  advisor  experience. 
We remain confident in our growth plans even though net new 
money was not what we wanted it to be in 2018. Therefore, we 
will  be  intensifying  our  efforts  to  attract  and  retain  a  higher 
proportion of our current and prospective clients’ assets.

Your adjusted cost / income ratio is currently 79.5%. How 
do you intend to reach your 2021 ambition of around 
72%?
First,  when  measuring  efficiency,  it’s  important  to  include  risk-
adjusted capital returns and not look at the cost / income ratio in 
isolation. Our goal is to balance revenue growth with both cost 
and  capital  efficiency.  We  delivered  3%  positive  operating 
leverage  in  2018,  as  we  increased  revenues  while  reducing 
expenses.  Our  aim  is  to  keep  costs,  excluding  performance-
based compensation, broadly flat over the next three years. And 
we  have  a  range  of  tactical  measures  to  address  market 
headwinds.  For  example,  while  we  cannot  and  do  not  want  to 
halt  our  investments,  we  can  adjust  the  pace  and  relative 
priority.  And  we  will  be  focusing  our  hiring  plans  on  the  most 
important strategic growth areas.

Where and how do you expect to grow going forward?
We believe we can grow our revenues at more than the rate of 
global  economic  expansion  over  the  cycle.  From  a  geographic 
standpoint,  the  greatest  growth  is  expected  to  come  from 
gaining  market  share  in  the  US  and  Asia  Pacific.  In  the  US,  we 
have  a  sizeable  opportunity  with  ultra  high  net  worth  clients. 
And  we  want  to  build  our  share  of  wallet  with  US  persons 
outside the US. Also, further globalizing our Global Family Office 
capabilities is another part of our growth initiatives. In China, we 
became the first foreign bank to increase its stake to a majority 
of  51%  in  a  securities  joint  venture,  giving  us  a  great  foothold 
for  future  expansion.  And  in  Switzerland,  net  new  business 
volume  growth  in  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  was  double 
GDP  growth  last  year.  Our  aim  is  to  further  solidify  this 
leadership  position  by,  for  example,  expanding  our  digital  lead. 
These  are  just  some  of  the  opportunities  we  are  focused  on, 
there  are  plenty  of  others,  many  of  which  are  discussed  in  the 
pages of our annual report.

You want to be the bank for US, Asian and European 
entrepreneurs and corporates for their local and global 
needs – why should they choose UBS?
Because we are a truly global bank. Our clients globally require 
advice  and  solutions  for  both  their  own  wealth  and  their 
businesses. They expect us to deliver the whole of UBS to them, 
with  global  wealth  management  and 
investment  bank 
capabilities under one roof, from M&A all the way to succession 
planning,  as  well  as  the  best  teams  when  it  comes  to  research 
and execution. We have the breadth and the expertise to bridge 
between both their corporate and their personal financial needs. 
This makes UBS an obvious choice, given our leading position in 
those fields that matter most to our clients.

Sustainability is a key part of your strategy, how is that 
reflected in your client offering?
We  provide  a  broad  range  of  products  and  solutions  to  both 
private and institutional clients, including sustainable and impact 
investing  opportunities.  For  example,  Asset  Management 
followed its successful UK Climate Aware rules-based fund with 
a similar fund available for international investors. The portfolio 
is oriented toward companies that are better prepared for a low-
carbon future while reducing exposure to, rather than excluding, 
companies  with  higher  carbon  risk,  in  order  to  pursue  strategic 
engagement with these companies. Also in 2018, Global Wealth 
Management 
launched  the  world’s  first  fully  sustainable 
investing (SI) cross-asset mandate portfolio for private clients. As 
of 31 December 2018, clients had invested USD 2.8 billion assets 
under management in this innovative solution. 

What are you doing to prepare UBS for the digital future 
of banking?
We’re not just preparing for the future, we’re actively shaping it. 
Technology is changing the way banks, including UBS, operate. 
That’s why we are investing more than 10% of revenues, more 
than  USD  3  billion  each  year,  into  technology.  For  example, 
we’ve  accelerated  our  journey  into  the  cloud  space,  thereby 
reducing the number of costly traditional data centers. We also 
increased  the  number  of  robots  performing  routine  tasks  from 
roughly  700  to  1,000  last  year.  We  will  more  broadly  leverage 
machine  learning  and  artificial  intelligence-powered  engines  to 
automate  more  complex  tasks  and  allow  for  better  and  faster 
decision-making, for example in risk management or anti-money 
laundering.  But  the  big  focus  is  on  front-to-back  digitalization 
ultimately  driving  a  better  client  experience,  so  technology  is 
about much more than just cost savings.

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Annual Report 2018
Letter to shareholders

You put several legacy issues behind you in 2018, but just 
received an adverse verdict in France. Can you comment 
on this matter?
We  continued  to  make  significant  progress  last  year  on  legacy 
litigation, including resolution of two RMBS-related cases. In the 
two most prominent open matters, the FIRREA litigation and the 
French cross-border case, UBS has chosen to defend the bank in 
court  with  the  best  interests  of  shareholders  in  mind.  We  are 
confident  in  our  legal  position,  and  contesting  these  cases  has 
also  allowed  us  to  present  our  arguments  to  stakeholders 
publicly.  We  strongly  disagree  with  the  verdict  in  France.  UBS 
respected  and  followed  its  obligations  under  Swiss  and  French 
law as well as the European Savings Tax Directive. The judgment 
is  not  supported  by  the  facts.  For  example,  no  evidence  was 
provided that any French client was solicited on French soil by a 
UBS AG client advisor to open an account in Switzerland. This is 
acknowledged  by  the  decision  itself.  Even  assuming  liability  - 
which we contest - the calculation of the fine and the damages 
are, in our view, inconsistent and not in line with applicable law. 
We  have  appealed  the  French  court’s  decision  to  the  Court  of 
Appeal,  which  will  retry  the  case  in  its  entirety.  The  Court  of 
Appeal  operates  under  the  supervision  of  the  French  Supreme 
Court  and  is  required  to  address  our  arguments  in  its  decision. 
Based on the law and the facts, we believe the verdict should be 
reversed. 

What provisions have you taken for the France case?
Notwithstanding  the  strength  of  our  legal  arguments  and  the 
lack of evidence to support the charges, we have increased the 
provision for this matter to a total of EUR 450 million (USD 516 
million).  Under  the  accounting  standard,  we  are  required  to 
judge  if  an  outflow  is  probable  and  to  estimate  the  extent  of 
such an outflow considering a wide range of outcomes. In light 
of the first judgment and considering the full range of potential 
final  decisions,  the  provision  on  our  balance  sheet  reflects  our 
best estimate of possible financial implications. That said, we still 
believe the verdict should be reversed, at which time we would 
release the provision.

Looking back at the Investor Update in October last year, 
how was the start into 2019?
Given the market developments since last October, our starting 
point for the year is different than we had planned, making this 
year’s  journey  toward  our  targets  steeper.  Also,  despite  some 
rebound in equity markets, clients so far have remained cautious 
in  the  first  quarter  of  2019.  Nevertheless,  we  will  have  to  see 
how the rest of the year develops. One of our goals at the 2018 
Investor Update was to be transparent about the factors that we 
can  and  cannot  control.  We  do  not  control  the  external 
environment,  nor  equity  markets  and  interest  rates.  But  of 
course this doesn’t mean we are passively waiting for markets to 
improve.  It’s  up  to  us  to  continue  executing  our  plans  with 
energy and commitment, with a focus on sustainable, long-term 
value creation.

What are the biggest opportunities medium to long term?
Over  the  last  ten  years,  we  have  reconfigured  UBS,  while 
delivering strong results, and we are excited about the potential 
for the next decade. We had to deal with many challenges and 
that  also  taught  us  a  lot,  which  will  allow  us  to  execute  even 
better  going  forward.  To  achieve  that,  we  need  to  take 
partnership  within  UBS  to  the  next  level.  Because  we  know  it 
leads  to  better  results  for  clients,  which  in  turn  leads  to  more 
capital generation and even better returns for shareholders. We 
expect  to  generate  almost  as  much  capital  in  the  next  three 
years as we did in the previous six. And to tie in with our global 
growth  ambitions  mentioned  earlier,  our  global  infrastructure 
has  the  capacity  to  accommodate  far  more  assets  at  marginal 
cost  –  so  more  scale  is  a  significant  opportunity.  From  a  client 
perspective,  we’ve  seen  that  those  who  have  navigated  this 
environment  most  successfully  are  those  who  develop  a  clear 
long-term  plan  to  allow  for  a  sustainable  legacy.  With  that  in 
place, clients will be well positioned to seek opportunities amid 
the  short-term  noise.  That’s  exactly  what  we  at  UBS  are  doing 
ourselves.

Thank  you  for  your  ongoing  support.  We  look  forward  to  your 
feedback  and  also  to  welcoming  you  at  our  AGM  on 
2 May 2019 in Basel.

Yours sincerely,

Axel A. Weber
Chairman of the
Board of Directors

Sergio P. Ermotti
Group Chief Executive Officer

11 Net  profit  attributable  to  shareholders,  excluding  the  USD  2,939  million  net  write-down  of  deferred  tax  assets  (DTAs)  following  the  enactment  of  the  US  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs  Act  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2017.  
2 Adjusted return on tangible equity excluding deferred tax expense / benefit and DTAs; calculated as adjusted net profit / loss attributable to shareholders excluding amortization and impairment of goodwill and 
intangible assets and deferred tax expense / benefit, divided by average tangible equity attributable to shareholders excluding any DTAs that do not qualify as CET1 capital.    3 Calculated as accruals for proposed 
dividends to shareholders plus the share buyback in 2018 divided by net profit attributable to shareholders.

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Returning home

In 2018, we returned to our 
newly-renovated historic headquarters. 
This story and more in 
our Annual Review 2018.

Available from 1 April 2019
ubs.com/annualreview

Corporate information

UBS Group AG is incorporated and domiciled in Switzerland and operates 
under art. 620ff. of the Swiss Code of Obligations as an Aktiengesellschaft, a 
corporation limited by shares. Its registered office is at Bahnhofstrasse 45, 
CH-8001 Zurich, Switzerland, phone +41-44-234 11 11, and its corporate 
identification number is CHE-395.345.924. UBS Group AG was incorporated 
on 10 June 2014 and was established in 2014 as the holding company of the 
UBS Group. UBS Group AG shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and 
on the New York Stock Exchange (ISIN: CH0244767585; CUSIP: H42097107). 
UBS Group AG owns 100% of the outstanding shares of UBS AG.

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UBS’s Investor Relations team supports 
institutional, professional and retail 
investors from our offices in Zurich, 
New York and Krakow.

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Hotline Zurich +41-44-234 4100
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UBS’s Media Relations team supports 
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Hotline +41-44-235 6652

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UBS’s Shareholder Services team, a unit 
of the Group Company Secretary office, is 
responsible for the registration of 
UBS Group AG registered shares.

UBS Group AG, Shareholder Services
P.O. Box, CH-8098 Zurich, Switzerland

sh-shareholder-services@ubs.com

Hotline +41-44-235 6652

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For global registered share-related 
inquiries in the US.

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Corporate calendar UBS Group AG

Imprint

Publication of the first quarter 2019 report: 

Thursday, 25 April 2019

Annual General Meeting 2019: 

Thursday, 2 May 2019

Publication of the second quarter 2019 report:  Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Publication of the third quarter 2019 report: 

Tuesday, 22 October 2019

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Annual Report 2018

Our key figures

As of or for the year ended

31.12.16

31.12.17

331.12.18

330,213
224,222
55,991
44,516
11.18

 29,622
 24,272
 5,351
 969
 0.25

 28,729
 24,519
 4,209
 3,348
 0.88

88.6
110.0
112.9
113.1
111.8
33.3
779.9
779.5
3366.0

 1.8
 2.2
 13.7
 3.0
 12.6
 3.3
 81.6
 78.2
 (71.1)

 6.1
 7.1
 11.3
 10.9
 13.1
 3.2
 85.2
 80.8
 (48.3)

USD million, except where indicated
GGroup results
Operating income
Operating expenses
Operating profit / (loss) before tax
Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders
Diluted earnings per share (USD)1
PProfitability and growth2
Return on equity (%)3
Return on tangible equity (%)4
Adjusted return on tangible equity excluding deferred tax expense / benefit and deferred tax assets (%)5
Return on common equity tier 1 capital (%)6
Return on risk-weighted assets, gross (%)7
Return on leverage ratio denominator, gross (%)7
Cost / income ratio (%)8
Adjusted cost / income ratio (%)9
Net profit growth (%)10
RResources
Total assets
Equity attributable to shareholders
Common equity tier 1 capital11
Risk-weighted assets11
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (%)11
Going concern capital ratio (%)11
Total loss-absorbing capacity ratio (%)11
Leverage ratio denominator11
Common equity tier 1 leverage ratio (%)11
Going concern leverage ratio (%)11
Total loss-absorbing capacity leverage ratio (%)11
Liquidity coverage ratio (%)12
OOther
Invested assets (USD billion)13
Personnel (full-time equivalents)
Market capitalization14,15
Total book value per share (USD)14
Total book value per share (CHF)14,16
Tangible book value per share (USD)14
Tangible book value per share (CHF)14,16
11  Refer  to  “Note  9  Earnings  per  share  (EPS)  and  shares  outstanding”  in  the  “Consolidated  financial  statements”  section  of  this  report  for  more  information.    2   Refer  to  the  “Performance  targets  and 
measurement” section of this report for more information on our performance targets.    3 Calculated as net profit attributable to shareholders / average equity attributable to shareholders.    4  Calculated as net 
profit attributable to shareholders before amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets / average equity attributable to shareholders less average goodwill and intangible assets.     5 Calculated as 
adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders before amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and before deferred tax expense or benefit / average equity attributable to shareholders less 
average  goodwill  and  intangible  assets  and  less  average  deferred  tax  assets  that  do  not  qualify  as  common  equity  tier  1  capital.     6  Calculated  as  net  profit  attributable  to  shareholders  / average common 
equity tier 1 capital.    7 Calculated as operating income before credit loss expense or recovery / average risk-weighted assets and average leverage ratio denominator, respectively.     8 Calculated as operating 
expenses / operating income before credit loss expense or recovery.    9 Calculated as adjusted operating expenses / adjusted operating income before credit loss expense or recovery.    10 Calculated as change in 
net profit attributable to shareholders from continuing operations between current and comparison periods / net profit attributable to shareholders from continuing operations of comparison period.     11 Based on 
the  Swiss  systemically  relevant  bank  framework  as  of  1  January  2020.  Refer  to  the  “Capital  management”  section  of  this  report  for  more  information.    12  Effective  1  January  2017  the  reported  quarterly 
average is the average of daily values during the quarter. The 2016 figure is based on the average of the three month-end values. Refer to the “Balance sheet, liquidity and funding management” section of this 
report for more information.     13 Includes invested assets for Global Wealth Management, Asset Management and Personal & Corporate Banking.     14 Refer to “UBS  shares”  in  the  “Capital  management” 
section  of  this  report  for  more  information.        15  The  calculation  of  market  capitalization  has  been  amended  to  reflect  total  shares  outstanding  multiplied  by  the  share  price  at  the  end  of  the  period.  The 
calculation was previously based on total shares issued multiplied by the share price at the end of the period. Market capitalization has been reduced by USD 2.1 billion as of 31 December 2018, by USD 2.4 
billion  as  of  31  December  2017  and  by  USD  2.2  billion  as  of  31  December  2016  as  a  result.        16  Total  book  value  per  share  and  tangible  book  value  per  share  in  Swiss  francs  are  calculated  based  on 
a translation of equity under our US dollar presentation currency. As a consequence of the restatement to a US dollar presentation currency, amounts may differ from those originally published in our quarterly and 
annual reports.

 918,906
 52,916
 30,156
 218,785
 13.8
 17.9
 31.1
 855,255
 3.53
 4.6
 7.9
 132

 939,279
 52,495
 33,516
 243,636
 13.8
 17.6
 33.0
 909,032
 3.69
 4.7
 8.8
 143

9958,489
552,928
334,119
2263,747
112.9
117.5
331.7
9904,598
33.77
55.1
99.3
1136

 2,761
 59,387
58,177
 14.25
 14.51
 12.52
 12.74

 3,262
 61,253
68,477
 14.11
 13.75
 12.34
 12.03

33,101
666,888
445,907
114.35
114.11
112.55
112.33

Events subsequent to the publication of the unaudited fourth quarter 2018 report

The  2018  results  and  the  balance  sheet  as  of  31  December  2018  differ  from  those  presented  in  the  unaudited  fourth  quarter 
2018 report published on 22 January 2019 as a result of events adjusted for after the balance sheet date. Provisions for litigation, 
regulatory  and  similar  matters  increased,  which  reduced  2018  operating  profit  before  tax  and  2018  net  profit  attributable  to 
shareholders  by  USD  382  million.  As  a  result,  basic  earnings  per  share  decreased  by  USD  0.10  and  diluted  earnings  per  share 
decreased by USD 0.09. 

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Changes to our functional and presentation currencies

Effective from 1 October 2018, the functional currency of UBS Group AG and UBS AG’s Head Office in Switzerland changed from 
Swiss  francs  to  US  dollars  and  that  of  UBS  AG’s  London  Branch  from  British  pounds  to  US  dollars,  in  compliance  with  the 
requirements of International Accounting Standard (IAS) 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates. The presentation 
currency  of  UBS  Group  AG’s  consolidated  financial  statements  has  changed  from  Swiss  francs  to  US  dollars  to  align  with  the 
functional  currency  changes  of  significant  Group  entities.  Prior  periods  have  been  restated  for  this  change  in  presentation 
currency.  Assets,  liabilities  and  total  equity  were  translated  to  US  dollars  at  closing  exchange  rates  prevailing  on  the  respective 
balance sheet dates, and income and expenses were translated at the respective average rates prevailing for the relevant periods.

Performance measures reason for use

Return on equity

Return on tangible equity

This measure provides information on the profitability of the business in relation to equity.

This measure provides information on the profitability of the business in relation to tangible equity.

Adjusted return on tangible equity excluding

This measure provides information on the profitability of the business in relation to tangible equity, excluding deferred tax 

deferred tax expense / benefit and 

expense / benefit and deferred tax assets. We believe that excluding these items better reflects the underlying returns

deferred tax assets

of the businesses, as deferred tax items are generally not included in capital and have volatility that is unrelated to the

performance of the business divisions and the Group in that period.

Return on common equity tier 1 capital

This measure provides information on the profitability of the business in relation to common equity tier 1 capital.

Return on risk-weighted assets, gross

This measure provides information on the revenues of the business in relation to risk-weighted assets.

Return on leverage ratio denominator, gross

This measure provides information on the revenues of the business in relation to leverage ratio denominator.

Cost / income ratio

Adjusted cost / income ratio

This measure provides information on the efficiency of the business by comparing operating expenses with gross income.

This measure provides information on the efficiency of the business by comparing operating expenses with gross income, while 

excluding items that management believes are not representative of the underlying performance of the businesses.

Net profit growth

This measure provides information on profit growth in comparison with the prior period.

Terms used in this report, unless the context requires otherwise

“UBS,” “UBS Group,” “UBS Group AG consolidated,” 
“Group,” “the Group,” “we,” “us” and “our”

UBS Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries

“UBS AG consolidated” 

UBS AG and its consolidated subsidiaries

“UBS Group AG” and “UBS Group AG standalone” 

UBS Group AG on a standalone basis

“UBS AG” and “UBS AG standalone” 

UBS AG on a standalone basis

“UBS Switzerland AG”

“UBS Limited” 

UBS Switzerland AG on a standalone basis

UBS Limited on a standalone basis

“UBS Americas Holding LLC consolidated”

UBS Americas Holding LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries

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Our Board of Directors

1.  Axel A. Weber

Chairman of the Board of Directors /  Chairperson 
of(cid:124)the Corporate Culture and Responsibility 
Committee / Chairperson of the Governance and 
Nominating Committee

2.  Julie G. Richardson

Member of the Compensation Committee / member 
of the Risk Committee

3.  Ann F. Godbehere

Chairperson of the Compensation 
Committee /   member of the Audit Committee

4.  Jeremy Anderson

Chairperson of the Audit Committee / member of 
the Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee

5.  Dieter Wemmer

Member of the Compensation Committee / member 
of the Risk Committee

6.  David Sidwell

Senior Independent Director / Chairperson of the 
Risk Committee / member of the Governance and 
 Nominating Committee

7.  Beatrice Weder di Mauro

Member of the Audit Committee / member of the 
Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee

8.  Fred Hu

Member of the Board of Directors

9. 

Isabelle Romy

Member of the Audit Committee / member of the 
Governance and Nominating Committee

10.  Reto Francioni

Member of the Corporate Culture and Responsibility 
Committee / member of the Risk Committee

11.  Michel Demaré

Independent Vice Chairman / member of the 
Audit Committee / member of the  Compensation 
 Committee / member of the Governance and 
 Nominating Committee

12.  Robert W. Scully*

Member of the Risk Committee

*Robert W. Scully is not present on the picture

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The  Board  of  Directors  (BoD)  of  UBS  Group  AG,  under  the 
leadership of the Chairman, consists of six to 12 members as per 
our Articles of Association. The BoD decides on the strategy of the 
Group  upon  recommendation  of  the  Group  Chief  Executive 
Officer  (Group  CEO)  and  is  responsible  for  the  overall  direction, 
supervision and control of the Group and its management as well 
as  for  supervising  compliance  with  applicable  laws,  rules  and 
regulations. The BoD exercises oversight over UBS Group AG and 
its  subsidiaries  and  is  responsible  for  establishing  a  clear  Group 

framework 

governance 
to  provide  effective  steering  and 
supervision of the Group, taking into account the material risks to 
which  UBS  Group  AG  and  its  subsidiaries  are  exposed.  The  BoD 
has  ultimate  responsibility  for  the  success  of  the  Group  and  for 
delivering  sustainable  shareholder  value  within  a  framework  of 
prudent  and  effective  controls,  approves  all  financial  statements 
for  issue  and  appoints  and  removes  all  Group  Executive  Board 
(GEB) members.

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Our Group Executive Board

UBS  Group  AG  operates  under  a  strict  dual  board  structure,  as  mandated  by  Swiss 
banking  law,  and  therefore  the  BoD  delegates  the  management  of  the  business  to  the 
GEB.  Under  the  leadership  of  the  Group  CEO,  the  GEB  has  executive  management 
responsibility  for  the  steering  of  the  Group  and  its  business.  It  assumes  overall 
responsibility  for  developing  the  Group  and  business  division  strategies  and  the 
implementation of approved strategies.

→ Refer to “Board of Directors” and “Group Executive Board” in the “Corporate 

governance” section of this report or to www.ubs.com/bod and www.ubs.com/geb for 

the full biographies of our BoD and GEB members

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1.  Sergio P. Ermotti

Group Chief Executive Offi cer

2.  Edmund Koh

President UBS Asia Pacifi c

3.  Kirt Gardner

Group Chief Financial Offi cer

4.  Sabine Keller-Busse

Group Chief Operating Offi cer

5.  Markus Ronner

Group Chief Compliance and Governance Offi cer

6.  Robert Karofsky

Co-President Investment Bank

7.  Piero Novelli

Co-President Investment Bank

8.  Ulrich Körner

President Asset Management and President UBS 
Europe, Middle East and Africa

9.  Axel P. Lehmann

President Personal & Corporate Banking and 
 President UBS Switzerland

10.  Martin Blessing

Co-President Global Wealth Management

11.  Christian Bluhm

Group Chief Risk Offi cer

12.  Tom Naratil

Co-President Global Wealth Management and 
President UBS Americas

13.  Markus U. Diethelm

Group General Counsel

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Our evolution

Since  our  origins  in  the  mid-19th  century,  many  financial 
institutions have become part of the history of our firm and have 
helped  to  shape  its  development.  1998  was  a  major  turning 
point for the firm, when two of the then three largest banks of 
Switzerland,  Union  Bank  of  Switzerland  and  Swiss  Bank 
Corporation (SBC), merged to form today’s UBS. At the time of 
the  merger,  both  banks  were  already  well  established  and 
successful  in  their  own  right.  Union  Bank  of  Switzerland  had 
grown organically to become the largest Swiss bank. In contrast, 
SBC  had  grown  mainly  through  a  combination  of  strategic 
partnerships and acquisitions, including S.G. Warburg in 1995.

In 2000, we acquired PaineWebber, a US brokerage and asset 
management firm whose roots went back to 1879, establishing 
us  as  a  significant  player  in  the  US.  Over  the  past  half  century 
and more, we have largely organically built a strong presence in 
the  Asia  Pacific  region,  where  we  are  the  largest  wealth 
manager  (measured  by  invested  assets),  a  top-tier  investment 
bank and an established player in asset management.

During  the  financial  crisis  of  2008,  we  incurred  significant 
losses.  In  2011,  we  initiated  a  strategic  transformation  of  our 
firm  toward  a  business  model  that  focused  on  our  core 

businesses  of  wealth  management  and  personal  and  corporate 
banking  in  Switzerland.  We  sought  to  revert  to  our  roots, 
emphasizing  a  client-centric  model  that  requires  less  risk-taking 
and capital, and have successfully completed this transformation.

Three keys

Our Pillars, Principles and Behaviors, launched in 2013, are the 
foundation for our corporate strategy, identity and culture.

Today,  we  are  a  global  financial  services  firm,  consisting  of 
the  preeminent  global  wealth  manager  to  high  net  worth  and 
ultra high net worth clients, the leading personal and corporate 
banking  business  in  Switzerland,  a  global  asset  manager  and  a 
focused investment bank.

The  chart  on  the  next  page  provides  an  overview  of  our 

principal legal entities and reflects our legal entity structure.
→ Refer to www.ubs.com/history for more information 

Most recent changes to 
our legal entity structure

In 2014, we began adapting our legal entity structure to 
improve the resolvability of the Group in response to too big 
to fail requirements in Switzerland and recovery and resolution 
regulation in other countries in which the Group operates.

We continue to consider further changes to the Group’s 
legal structure in response to regulatory requirements and 
other external developments. Such changes may include 
further consolidation of operating subsidiaries in the EU and 
adjustments to the booking entity or location of products 
and services. 

 ➔ Refer to the “Risk factors” section of this report for 

more information

 ➔ Refer to the “Regulatory and legal developments” 

section of this report for more information

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2014

2015

Holding company

UBS structure

•  UBS Group AG became the holding 

•  Transferred our personal and corporate 

company of the Group

banking and wealth management 
businesses booked in Switzerland from 
UBS AG to the newly established UBS 
Switzerland AG

•  Implemented a more self-suffi cient 

business and operating model for UBS 
Limited

•  UBS Business Solutions AG, a direct 
subsidiary of UBS Group AG, was 
established as the Group service 
company

The legal structure of the UBS Group as of 1 March 2019

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2016

2017

2018

2019

UBS structure

UBS Business Solutions 

 UBS Group Funding 
(Switzerland) AG

•  UBS Americas Holding LLC 

•  Shared services functions transferred 

in(cid:124)Switzerland and the UK from UBS AG 
to(cid:124)UBS Business Solutions AG

•  Completed the transfer of shared 

services functions in the US to our US 
service company, UBS Business Solutions 
US LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 
UBS Americas Holding LLC

•  Transferred our then outstanding 

TLAC-eligible senior unsecured debt to 
UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) AG 
as(cid:124)the issuer

designated as our intermediate 
holding company for our US 
subsidiaries

•  Wealth management subsidiaries 
in various European countries 
merged into UBS Europe SE

•  Majority of Asset Management’s 
operating subsidiaries transferred 
to UBS Asset Management AG
•  UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) 

AG established as a wholly 
owned direct subsidiary to issue 
loss-absorbing AT1 capital 
instruments and TLAC-eligible 
senior unsecured debt, 
guaranteed by UBS Group AG

UBS Group Funding 
(Switzerland) AG

UBS Europe SE

•  Substituted UBS Group AG where it 
was the issuer of outstanding AT1 
capital instruments with UBS Group 
Funding (Switzerland) AG

•  Merger of UBS Limited, our UK-
headquartered subsidiary, into 
UBS Europe SE, our German- 
headquartered European subsidiary, 
prior to the UK’s scheduled departure 
from the EU at the end of March 2019

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Our strategy, 
business model 
and environment

Management report

Our strategy, business model and environment
Our strategy

Our strategy

Attractive business model

is  centered  on  our 

Our  strategy 
leading  global  wealth 
management  business  and  our  premier  personal  and  corporate 
banking  business  in  Switzerland,  complemented  by  our  focused 
investment  bank  and  global  asset  manager.  We  concentrate  on 
capital-efficient  businesses  in  our  targeted  markets,  where  we 
have  a  strong  competitive  position  and  an  attractive  long-term 
growth or profitability outlook.

We  are  the  preeminent  global  wealth  manager  to  high  net 
worth and ultra high net worth clients, based on invested assets. 
We  have  a  strong  presence  in  the  largest  market,  the  United 
States,  and  the  leading  position  in  the  fastest-growing  region, 
Asia  Pacific,  based  on  invested  assets.  Our  global  wealth 
management  business  benefits  from  its  scale,  which  is  difficult 
to replicate organically, and leading positions across the high net 
worth  and  ultra  high  net  worth  client  segments  in  an  industry 
with  attractive  growth  prospects.  The  partnership  between  our 
business divisions is critical to the success of our strategy and a 
source of competitive advantage.

Capital  strength  is  the  foundation  of  our  strategy  and  our 

business model is capital-accretive and capital-efficient.

Long-term value creation through cost- and capital-
efficient growth

We  are  managing  UBS  for  the  long  term,  focusing  on 
sustainable profit growth and responsible resource deployment. 
We  aim  to  balance  growth  opportunities  with  cost  and  capital 
efficiency  in  order  to  drive  attractive  risk-adjusted  returns  and 
sustainable performance.

Revenue growth 
We  believe  we  can  grow  our  revenues  at  least  at  the  rate  of 
global  economic  expansion  over  the  cycle,  by  executing  our 
plans  with  discipline  and  by  taking  advantage  of  favorable 
market  and 
Improved  collaboration  and 
partnership across our business divisions provide further revenue 
growth potential and enable us to better meet the needs of our 
ultra high net worth and Global Family Office clients. 

industry  trends. 

Geographically,  we  expect  the  US  and  Asia  Pacific  to  be  the 
strongest contributors to future profit growth. We are already a 
strong  player  in  the  US  and  Latin  America,  with  ambitions  to 
grow  further  by  capturing  market  share  and  benefiting  from 
secular  growth  trends.  We  believe  Asia  Pacific,  particularly 
China,  presents  a  significant  long-term  opportunity,  given  its 
economic  expansion  and  wealth  creation.  Our  competitive 
position  in  the  region  is  strong  and  we  are  well  positioned  to 
capture  the  growth  opportunities  across  our  businesses.  In 
Switzerland,  our  home  market,  we  intend  to  reinforce  our 
leadership  position.  In  Europe,  the  Middle  East  and  Africa,  we 
want  to  leverage  our  existing  capabilities  to  grow  our  market 

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share  during  the  further  consolidation  that  is  expected  in  the 
financial services industry.

→ Refer to “Industry trends” in the “Our environment” section of 
this report for more information on the expected industry 

consolidation

Cost efficiency 
We  are  a  cost-conscious  organization  with  objectives  to  improve 
our  overall  cost  efficiency.  Our  aim  is  to  keep  costs,  excluding 
performance-based  compensation  which  is  linked  to  revenues, 
broadly flat over the next three years, while growing our revenues.

We  plan  to  continue  to  invest  in  technology  to  improve 
efficiency  and  effectiveness,  drive  growth  and  better  serve  our 
clients.

In order to further strengthen the business divisions’ ownership 
of  Corporate  Center  costs  and  align  Group  and  divisional 
performance,  we  have  adjusted  our  Corporate  Center  cost 
allocation methodology. A higher proportion of these costs will be 
allocated to the business divisions from the first quarter of 2019.
→ Refer to the “Significant accounting and financial reporting 
changes” section of this report for more information on the 

changes in cost allocations to business divisions

Capital efficiency 
We remain disciplined when deploying capital across our businesses, 
aiming to cover the cost of capital where capital is allocated.

We  are  improving  transparency  and  accountability  regarding 
the  use  of  resources,  allowing  the  business  divisions  to  further 
optimize their capital usage and pursue growth opportunities in 
a  capital-efficient  manner.  Consequently,  we  have  adapted  our 
equity  attribution  framework  and,  from  the  first  quarter  of 
2019,  will  further  allocate  to  the  business  divisions  resources 
that were previously centrally held.

→ Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity” in 
the “Capital management” section of this report for more 

information on how equity is attributed to our business divisions

→ Refer to the “Significant accounting and financial reporting 
changes” section of this report for more information on the 

changes in resource allocations to business divisions

Attractive capital returns

Our capital strength and capital-accretive business model allow us 
to grow our business while delivering attractive capital returns to 
our shareholders. 

We aim to increase our ordinary dividend per share at a mid-
to-high single-digit percentage each year. We also aim to return 
excess capital, after accruals for ordinary dividends, most likely in 
the  form  of  share  repurchases.  We  consider  our  business 
outlook  and  capital  plan,  as  well  as  other  developments,  in 
determining excess capital available for share repurchases. 

 
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In October 2018, we refined our performance target framework, 
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underpinned by our latest three-year strategic plan. Our strategic 
plan reflects our strategic initiatives, management actions as well 
as certain economic and market assumptions. The changes take 
into  account  the  effects  of  the  changes  in  Corporate  Center 
allocations and our equity attribution methodology, which came 
into effect on 1 January 2019.

tax  growth 

Targets are measured on an annual basis, except our adjusted 
profit  before 
for  Global  Wealth 
Management,  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  and  Asset 
Management,  and  the  adjusted  return  on  attributed  equity 
target  for  the  Investment  Bank,  all  of  which  represent  the 
average annual performance we aim to deliver over the cycle. 

targets 

The  table  on  the  next  page  shows  the  performance 
targets,  ambitions,  and  capital  and  resource  guidelines  for 
the  Group  and  business  divisions  for  the  2019–2021  period. 
Our targets represent what we expect to achieve in the short 
term.  Our  ambitions  reflect  what  we  aim  to  achieve  within 
the next three years.

Both Group and business division performance against targets 

are taken into account when determining variable compensation.
→ Refer to “Performance and compensation at a glance” in the 

“Compensation” section of this report for more information on 

variable compensation

Group targets and ambitions
Our  Group  targets  reflect  our  overarching  goal  of  growing  our 
business  while  delivering  attractive  capital 
returns  and 
maintaining disciplined resource management.

Regulatory capital plays an important role in how we manage 
our  business.  It  drives  our  regulatory  capital  ratios,  which  are  a 
key input for defining our risk appetite and a primary constraint 
on  our  ability  to  invest  or  return  capital  to  shareholders.  We 
have therefore adopted return on common equity tier 1 (CET1) 
capital as a Group target, aiming at around 15% on a reported 
basis  in  2019,  with  an  ambition  to  improve  to  around  17%  by 
2021.

For  our  cost  efficiency  target,  we  believe  adjusted  financials 
better  reflect  our  fundamental  business  performance  than 
reported financials. Our reported and adjusted results have been 
converging as we have reduced restructuring expenses, and we 
expect  this  convergence  to  continue.  We  are  targeting  an 
adjusted  cost  /  income  ratio  of  around  77%  in  2019,  with  the 
ambition to improve to around 72% by 2021.

Divisional targets and ambitions
Our divisional targets include measures of profitability, efficiency 
and  growth,  tailored  to  the  strategic  objectives  and  market 
conditions  of  each  business  division,  and  underpin  our  Group 
targets.

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Performance targets and measurement

Targets, ambitions and capital and resource guidelines 2019–2021

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Global Wealth 
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Adjusted cost / income ratio1 

CET1 capital ratio

CET1 leverage ratio

Adjusted pre-tax profit growth1

Adjusted cost / income ratio1

Net new money growth

Adjusted pre-tax profit growth1

Adjusted cost / income ratio1

Net interest margin

Adjusted pre-tax profit growth1

Adjusted cost / income ratio1

Net new money growth (excl. money markets)

Adjusted return on attributed equity1

Adjusted cost / income ratio1

RWA and LRD in relation to Group

Targets

Ambitions

FY19–21

~17%

~72%

~70%

~56%

~68%

~75%

10–15%2

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145–155 bps

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3–5%

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~77%

~75%

~59%

~72%

~78%

Capital / 
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FY19–21

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~3.7%

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1 Refer to the “Group performance” section of this report for information on adjusting items.    2 Over the cycle.    3 Repositioned from a minimum return to a performance target.

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Reported return on CET1 capital

Adjusted cost / income ratio

Net profit attributable to shareholders divided by average CET1 capital.

Adjusted operating expenses divided by adjusted operating income before credit loss (expense) / recovery.

CET1 capital ratio

CET1 leverage ratio

CET1 capital divided by risk-weighted assets as of period end.

CET1 capital divided by leverage ratio denominator as of period end.

Adjusted pre-tax profit growth

Change in business division adjusted profit before tax between current and comparison periods divided by business

Net new money growth

Net interest margin

division adjusted profit before tax in the comparison period. For Asset Management, this metric excludes the effect

of business exits. For Personal & Corporate Banking, it is measured in Swiss francs.

Net new money for the period (annualized as applicable) divided by invested assets at the beginning of the period.

Net interest income (annualized as applicable) divided by average loans.

Adjusted return on attributed equity (RoAE)

Business division adjusted operating profit before tax (annualized as applicable) divided by average attributed equity.

RWA and LRD in relation to Group

Risk-weighted assets (RWA) or leverage ratio denominator (LRD) attributed to the Investment Bank divided by total 

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Working in partnership

We  operate  through  four  business  divisions  –  Global  Wealth 
Management, 
Banking,  Asset 
Management  and  the  Investment  Bank  –  as  well  as  our 
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Personal  &  Corporate 

We  see  partnership  as  key  to  our  growth,  both  within  and 
between  business  divisions.  We  are  at  our  best  when  we 
combine  our  strengths  to  provide  our  clients  with  more 
comprehensive and better solutions.

How we deliver the whole firm to our clients – examples

Our  global  reach  and  the  breadth  of  our  expertise  are  major 
assets  that  set  us  apart  from  our  competitors.  Combining  our 
strengths  makes  us  a  better  firm.  Initiatives  such  as  the  Group 
Franchise Awards encourage employees to look for ways to build 
bridges between areas and offer the whole firm to our clients.

Wealth Management Platform
Our Wealth Management Platform was built 
on our Swiss IT platform – as Global Wealth 
Management migrates to one operating 
platform outside of the US. The same 
interface is shared by Personal & Corporate 
Banking clients in Switzerland and Global 
Wealth Management clients outside 
the US. In the US the Wealth Management 
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Personal & Corporate Banking generates 
client shifts and referrals to other business 
divisions. For example, personal banking 
clients are shifted to Global Wealth 
Management, and corporate and 
institutional segment clients are referred to 
Asset Management for pension fund 
solutions or the Investment Bank for capital 
market and corporate transactions.

Cross-divisional product development
Asset Management and Global Wealth 
Management collaborate to design 
products such as the Systematic Allocation 
Portfolio, which in the three years since 
it was launched has attracted more 
than USD 28 billion in invested assets. In 
partnership with the World Bank and 
other institutions, we have also developed 
a fully sustainable investing cross-asset 
mandate portfolio for private clients. 
Investment solutions aligned with this asset 
allocation have attracted USD 2.8 billion 
of investments in support of objectives like 
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 
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Reported return on CET1 capital

Adjusted cost / income ratio

CET1 capital ratio

CET1 leverage ratio

Adjusted pre-tax profit growth

Net new money growth

Net interest margin

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Global Wealth Management

We  are  the  preeminent  global  wealth  manager  to  high  net 
worth  and  ultra  high  net  worth  clients,  with  USD 2.3  trillion  in 
invested assets. Our goal is to provide tailored investment advice 
and solutions to private clients, in particular in the ultra high net 
worth and high net worth segments. 

At  the  start  of  2018,  Wealth  Management  and  Wealth 
Management Americas were combined into a single unit designed 
to  better  deliver  our  services  to  clients,  realize  meaningful 
improvements  in  efficiency  and  accelerate  growth  for  our 
shareholders.  We  combined  the  central  functions  of  Chief 
Investment Office (CIO), Investment Platforms and Solutions (IPS), 
Client  Strategy  Office  (CSO)  and  Chief  Operating  Office  (COO), 
which enables us to operate these central functions efficiently and 
effectively support the regional business units, which remain close 
to our clients with decentralized service delivery. The unification of 
the ultra high net worth business unit enables us to leverage best 
practices  in  serving  the  wealthiest  individuals  globally  and 
supporting our growth ambitions by working closer together. We 
have  established  a  referral  and  collaboration  framework  that 
fosters cross-regional teamwork.

Our focus

We serve high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, 
families  and  family  offices  around  the  world  and  affluent 
clients  in  selected  markets.  Our  business  is  focused  on  the 
high net worth and ultra high net worth segments, including 
family  offices.  Our  unified  Global  Wealth  Management 
division helps us to better serve clients with global needs. We 
are  already  a  market  leader  in  the  ultra  high  net  worth 
segment  outside  the  US.1  We  believe  that  Global  Wealth 
Management  can  become  the  firm  of  choice  for  the 
wealthiest clients both in and outside the US. We expect that 
increasing our market share with ultra high net worth clients 
in  the  US  could  generate  approximately  USD  70  billion  of 
cumulative net new money from 2019 to 2021.

We expect that our business growth will occur primarily in the 
US,  in  part  from  the  initiatives  described  above,  and  in  Asia 
Pacific, where we are already the largest wealth manager based 
on invested assets. 

We  are  focusing  on 

increasing  mandate  and 

lending 
penetration  with  innovative  solutions  for  our  clients  as  well  as 
enhancing the advisors’ productivity in these regions by making 
operational  processes  more  efficient.  Additionally,  we  aim  to 
maintain  low  attrition  and  to  increase  our  share  of  clients’ 
business.

As  of  31  December  2018,  approximately  80%  of  invested 
assets  booked  outside  the  Americas  were  on  the  Wealth 
Management  Platform.  We  plan  to  eventually  converge  to  a 

single  operating  platform  outside  the  Americas.  In  parallel,  we 
are  working  on  creating  the  Wealth  Management  Americas 
Platform  in  collaboration  with  third-party  software  provider 
Broadridge.  This  platform  is  anticipated  to  improve  advisor 
productivity  and  support  advisors  in  growing  their  businesses. 
We  expect  the  platform,  scheduled  to  go  live  in  2021,  to 
increase efficiency and scalability.

→ Refer to “Our focus on technology” in the “How we create 
value for our stakeholders” section of this report for more 

information on the Wealth Management Platform and Group-

wide technology spend

How we operate

We  have  a  global  footprint,  with  a  strong  presence  in  the 
world’s  largest  and  fastest-growing  markets.  The  US  is  our 
largest  market,  representing  more  than  50%  of  our  invested 
assets.  We  are  the  largest  wealth  manager  in  Asia  Pacific  and 
the second largest in Latin America, based on invested assets.1

In Switzerland, we maintain the leading market position and 
collaborate  closely  with  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking,  Asset 
Management and the Investment Bank. 

Our broad domestic footprint in Europe enables us to provide 
locally  adapted  offerings,  while  local  offices  across  Central 
Europe, the Middle East and Africa keep us close to our clients.

Collaboration  with 

Investment  Bank  and  Asset 
Management  allows  us  to  offer  ultra  high  net  worth  clients 
tailored institutional coverage and global execution.

the 

→ Refer to “Working in partnership” in this section for more 

information on the Global Family Office

We continue to control costs and are focused on identifying 
new synergies across Global Wealth Management. We expect to 
realize USD 600 million of cost savings over the next three years 
by  delayering  and  removing  duplicate  functions,  reducing 
replacement  hiring  and  optimizing  third-party  spending.  At  the 
same  time,  we  expect  to  make  strategic  investments  totaling 
more  than  USD 1  billion  through  2021,  including  USD 600 
million  in  technology,  to  further  improve  client  and  advisor 
experience.

Our  main  competitors  are  either  large  US  players,  but  with 
less  reach  outside  the  US  –  including  Bank  of  America, 
Citigroup,  JPMorgan  Chase,  Morgan  Stanley  and  Wells  Fargo  – 
or geographically diverse firms without our scale or US exposure, 
such  as  BNP  Paribas,  Credit  Suisse,  Deutsche  Bank,  HSBC  and 
Julius  Baer.  Our  size  and  diversified  client  portfolio  are 
exceptional  and  would  be  difficult  and  expensive  for  other 
wealth managers to replicate organically.

11 Statements of market position for Global Wealth Management are UBS's estimates based on published invested assets and internal estimates.

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By operating as a single business, we aim to offer our clients the 
best  wealth  management  solutions,  services  and  expertise 
globally.

We  deliver  our 

investment  solutions  through  our 

IPS 
offerings, including flagship investment mandates, consisting of 
our  innovative  long-term  themes  and  sustainable  investment 
offerings.  Our  core 
investment  solutions  consist  of:  UBS 
Transact,  a  self-directed  account  granting  clients  access  to  UBS 
execution  capabilities  and  the  UBS  House  View;  UBS  Advice, 
which  adds  portfolio  monitoring  against  an  agreed  investment 
strategy  to  self-directed  accounts;  and  UBS  Manage,  a 
discretionary  mandate  solution  where  we  use  our  expertise  to 
invest  clients’  assets  according  to  a  predefined  investment 
strategy.  We  provide  our  clients  with  investment  analysis  and 
thought 
investment 
strategies  through  the  CIO  and  the  CSO.  The  CIO  provides  a 
concise,  comprehensive  UBS  House  View,  which  identifies  and 
communicates investment opportunities and market risks to help 
protect and grow our clients’ wealth over generations. The CSO 
aims  at  deepening  the  firm’s  understanding  of  clients’  needs, 
behaviors  and  preferences  to  tailor  our  offerings  and  better 
serve our clients.

formulate  our  client 

leadership  and 

including  wealth  planning, 

Clients benefit from our comprehensive set of capabilities and 
expertise, 
lending, 
philanthropy,  corporate  and  banking  services  as  well  as  family 
office  services  in  collaboration  with  the  Investment  Bank  and 
Asset Management.

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innovations  launched  in  2018  include  enhancements  to  UBS 
Manage, which now incorporates mandate solutions with 100% 
sustainable  investments,  and  two  additional  impact  investment 
solutions.  In  addition,  we  launched  the  Systematic  Allocation 
Portfolio  in  the  US,  a  UBS  Manage  offering  based  on  the  UBS 
CIO World Equity Market Model, which analyzes economic and 
financial  data  to  detect  signs  of  improving  or  deteriorating 
equity markets to adjust portfolio exposure dynamically.

How we serve our clients

We  serve  our  clients  through  local  offices  and  dedicated 
advisors. Our ultra high net worth business is managed globally 
across the regions.

We  use  a  mix  of  digital  and  non-digital  channels  (including 
marketing  campaigns,  events,  advertising,  publications  and 
digital-only  solutions)  to  help  drive  greater  awareness  of  UBS 
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How we are organized

Our  business  division  is  organized  into  the  regional  business 
units  the  Americas,  which  includes  the  US,  Canada  and  Latin 
America;  Europe,  Middle  East  and  Africa  (EMEA);  Asia  Pacific; 
and  Switzerland,  as  well  as  the  business  unit  for  our  ultra  high 
net  worth  clients.  Central  functions  for  global  capabilities 
supporting  these  business  units  are  the  CIO,  IPS,  the  CSO  and 
the COO. We are governed by executive, risk, operating as well 
as asset and liability committees.

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Personal & Corporate Banking

As  the  leading  personal  and  corporate  bank  in  Switzerland,  we 
provide comprehensive financial products and services to private, 
corporate and institutional clients. We are among the country’s 
foremost players in the private and corporate loan market, with 
a  well-collateralized  and  conservatively  managed 
lending 
portfolio.  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  is  at  the  core  of  our 
universal bank delivery model in Switzerland.

Our focus

We are the premier personal and corporate bank in Switzerland, 
providing  superior  client  experience  and  combining  technology 
with a personal touch. 

We have a strong pipeline of growth initiatives in both of our 
business areas. In Personal Banking, for example, we are further 
improving  technology-enabled  mortgage  advisory  and  aim  to 
improve  efficiency  by  streamlining  processes  and  introducing 
new digital self-service tools. In Corporate & Institutional Clients 
(CIC),  we  are  investing  for  growth  with  a  focus  on  our  SMEs, 
corporates  and  multinationals  businesses  and  leveraging  our 
transaction  banking  capabilities.  We  have  recently  launched  a 
number  of  innovations  and  digital  solutions  such  as  the  UBS 
Atrium  investor  portal,  which  allows  institutional  investors  to 
invest in mortgages directly, our vendor leasing solution and the 
trade 
finance  platform  we.trade,  based  on  blockchain 
technology,  which  we  developed  as  part  of  a  consortium  with 
other banks.

Technology  plays  a  key  role  in  our  client-centered  operating 
model  and  we  aim  to  expand  our  digital  leadership.  Our  multi-
year  digitalization  program  enables  us  to  further  enhance  the 
client  experience.  On  the  basis  of  advanced  analytics  and 
blockchain  technologies,  we  are  able  to  offer  clients  new 
products and to identify new cross-selling opportunities.

→ Refer to “Our focus on technology” in the “How we create 
value for our stakeholders” section of this report for more 

information on our investment in technology

Operationally,  we  strive  for  superb  execution,  focusing  on 

efficiency while improving our service quality and overall agility.

How we operate

While we operate primarily in our home market of Switzerland, 
we  also  provide  capabilities  to  support  the  growth  of  the 
international business activities of our corporate and institutional 
clients  through  our  local  hubs  in  Frankfurt,  New  York,  Hong 
Kong and Singapore.

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In  the  CIC  business,  our  main  competitors  are  Credit  Suisse, 
the  cantonal  banks  and  globally  active  foreign  banks.  We 
in  areas  covering  basic  banking  services,  cash 
compete 
management, 
finance,  asset  servicing, 
corporate  finance  and  lending,  as  well  as  cash  and  securities 
transactions for banks.

trade  and  export 

In  the  Swiss  personal  banking  business,  our  competitors  are 
Credit  Suisse,  PostFinance,  Raiffeisen,  the  cantonal  banks  and 
other  regional  and  local  Swiss  banks.  We  compete  in  areas 
including  basic  banking,  mortgages  and  foreign  exchange,  as 
well as investment mandates and funds.

What we offer

Our personal banking clients have access to a comprehensive life 
cycle-based offering and convenient digital banking. We deliver 
a  broad  range  of  basic  banking  products,  from  payments  to 
deposits,  cards,  online  and  mobile  banking,  as  well  as  lending 
(predominantly mortgages), investments and retirement services. 
The  overall  service  range  is  complemented  by  our  KeyClub 
reward  program.  In  close  collaboration  with  Global  Wealth 
Management,  we  offer  leading  private  banking  and  wealth 
management services.

→ Refer to “Working in partnership” in this section for more 

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Our  corporate  and  institutional  clients  benefit  from  our 
financing  and  investment  solutions,  notably  from  access  to 
equity  and  debt  capital  markets,  syndicated  and  structured 
credit, private placements, leasing and traditional financing. Our 
transaction  banking  offers  solutions  for  payment  and  cash 
management  services,  trade  and  export  finance,  receivables 
finance,  as  well  as  global  custody  solutions  to  institutional 
clients.  In  real  estate,  we  offer  our  mortgage  platform  UBS 
Atrium,  connecting  institutional  investors  with  Swiss  mortgage 
to  create  a  competitive  offering  and  attractive 
holders 
investment opportunities for institutional investors.

We  collaborate  closely  with  the  Investment  Bank  to  offer 
capital  market  and 
foreign  exchange  products,  hedging 
strategies  and  trading  capabilities,  as  well  as  corporate  finance 
advice. In cooperation with Asset Management, we also provide 
fund and portfolio management solutions.

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We are the recognized digital leader with the highest online and 
mobile  penetration  in  Switzerland  and  continue  to  invest  in  a 
multi-channel  distribution  strategy  to  further  enhance  our 
leading position.

We  are  adapting  existing  branch  formats  to  suit  evolving 
client  needs,  converting  some  locations  to  smaller,  more  agile 
branches  that  serve  as  marketing  and  digital  support  hubs  and 
ensure  a  strong  local  presence.  We  aim  to  further  reshape  our 
physical footprint in an innovative and client-centric way, namely 
by defining future branch formats with different purposes.

In  addition,  we  continue  to  shift  basic  banking  services  and 
transactions  from  branches  to  contact  centers  and  digital 
channels,  which  already  serve  most  of  our  2.5  million  personal 
banking clients. Dedicated client advisors serve personal banking 
clients who have more individualized needs.

Similarly,  we  bundle  our  digital  offering  for  small  businesses 
in our Digital Corporate Bank, which offers the convenience and 
leading digital solutions that small companies look for.

For  marketing  campaigns,  we  use  online  media  (including 
social media and search engine advertising), out-of-home media 
(posters  and  digital  billboards)  and,  very  selectively,  print,  TV, 
radio  and  cinema  advertising.  In  line  with  our  position  as  a 
digital  leader  in  Swiss  banking,  and  because  of  the  channel’s 
cost effectiveness, we follow a digital-first media strategy. More 
than 50% of our media investment goes into online channels.

How we are organized

Our  business  division  is  organized  into  Personal  Banking  and 
CIC, and further into client and (for corporate banking) product 
segments.  Geographically,  our  business  and  our  279  branches 
are organized into 10 regions, covering distinct Swiss economic 
areas.  We  are  governed  by  executive,  risk  and  operating 
committees, and operate mainly through UBS Switzerland AG. 

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Asset Management

Asset  Management  is  a  large-scale  and  diversified  global  asset 
manager,  with  USD 781  billion  in  invested  assets.  We  offer 
investment capabilities and styles across all major traditional and 
alternative  asset  classes,  as  well  as  platform  solutions  and 
advisory  support  to  institutions,  wholesale  intermediaries  and 
Global Wealth Management clients around the world.

These programs are expected to be completed by 2020. We 
leverage  new 
to  optimize  processes  and 
also  continue 
technologies  across  our  Client  Coverage,  Investments  and 
Products, Platforms & Specialists areas.

→ Refer to “Our focus on technology” in the “How we create 
value for our stakeholders” section of this report for more 

information on our UBS Partner offering

Our focus

How we operate

We cover the main asset management markets globally, with a 
presence in 23 countries grouped in four regions: the Americas; 
Europe, Middle East and Africa; Switzerland; and Asia Pacific.

Our  main  competitors  are  global  firms  with  wide-ranging 
capabilities  and  distribution  channels,  such  as  Amundi, 
BlackRock,  DWS,  Goldman  Sachs  Asset  Management,  Invesco, 
JPMorgan  Asset  Management,  Morgan  Stanley  Investment 
Management  and  Schroders,  as  well  as  firms  with  a  specific 
market or asset class focus. 

What we offer

We  offer  clients  a  wide  range  of  investment  products  and 
services  in  different  asset  classes  in  the  form  of  segregated, 
pooled  or  advisory  mandates  as  well  as  registered  investment 
funds in various jurisdictions.

Our  traditional  and  alternative  capabilities  include  equities, 
fixed  income,  hedge  funds,  real  estate  and  private  markets, 
indexed and alternative beta strategies (including ETFs) as well as 
sustainable and impact investing products and solutions.

Our  Investment  Solutions  business  draws  on  the  breadth  of 
our capabilities to offer asset allocation and currency investment 
strategies  across  the  risk  /  return  spectrum;  customized  multi-
asset  solutions,  advisory  and  fiduciary  services;  and  multi-
manager hedge fund solutions and advisory services.

Our  Platform  Services  capabilities  include  UBS  Fondcenter,  a 
leading  fund  platform  in  Europe  and  Asia;  Fund  Management 
Services,  providing  fund  corporate  governance  and  white-
labeling  services;  and  UBS  Partner,  our  innovative  new  offering 
that provides banks with powerful tools and analytics to support 
their advisory offering.

Building  on  our  global  reach  and  strengths  across  all  major 
traditional  and  alternative  asset  classes,  as  well  as  our 
differentiated  client  proposition,  our  strategy  focuses  on 
capturing  opportunities  in  areas  with  above-average  industry 
growth and is based on six priorities.

In  wholesale,  which  is  a  rapidly  evolving  and  attractive 
segment,  we  aim  to  significantly  expand  our  market  share 
through a combination of product innovation, the development 
of  strategic  partnerships  and 
leverage  of  our 
increased 
comprehensive Platform Services capabilities.

We  continue  to  develop  our  award-winning1  Indexed  and 
Alternative  Beta  business  (including  exchange-traded  funds 
(ETFs) in Asia Pacific, Europe and Switzerland). Since the end of 
2016,  this  business  has  grown  by  approximately  50%  in  terms 
of  invested  assets  driven  by  continued  product  innovation  and 
our highly scalable platform.

Our  Investment  Solutions  business  provides  access  to  the 
breadth  and  depth  of  our  capabilities  across  public  and  private 
markets, and combines them to meet the needs of clients across 
the  globe,  as  few  other  firms  can.  To  drive  further  growth,  we 
are  focused  on  delivering  superior  multi-asset  strategies  for 
wholesale  clients  and  providing  components  of  the  investment 
process to strategic partners.

Sustainable & Impact Investing is a further key area, as clients 
are increasingly seeking solutions that combine their investment 
goals with sustainability objectives. We aim to establish ourselves 
as  a  leading  provider  through:  product  and  service  innovation; 
dedicated  research;  integration  of  environmental,  social  and 
governance  factors  into  our  investment  processes;  leveraging 
our proprietary analytics; and active corporate engagement. 

Geographically,  we  are  further  expanding  our  onshore 
business in China, one of the fastest-growing asset management 
markets  in  the  world,  building  on  our  extensive  and  long-
standing presence in Asia Pacific.

To  support  our  growth,  we  have  a  continuous  emphasis  on 
increasing  efficiency  and  effectiveness,  driven  through  our 
operational  excellence  initiatives.  This  includes  our  flagship 
programs  to  replace  our  core  IT  platform,  develop  our  data 
analytic capabilities and further evolve our operations platform. 

11 Second largest Europe-based indexed player based on peers’ public reporting as of November 2018 (UBS calculation) and ranked fifth largest ETF provider in Europe as of December 2018 (source: ETFGI).

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How we serve our clients

How we are organized

We  deliver  our  investment  products  and  services  directly  to 
institutional clients. High net worth and retail clients are served 
through  Global  Wealth  Management,  third-party  banks  and 
distributors.

Our  clients  require  world-class  holistic  advice  and  global 
coverage. In order to enable our client relationship managers to 
provide the specialized advice our clients need, and to deliver to 
them  the  full  strengths  of  our  firm,  our  Client  Coverage  teams 
are  aligned  along  global  segments  (institutional,  wholesale  and 
Global Wealth Management). In addition, we believe it is equally 
important  that  our  relationship  managers  are  located  near  our 
clients  to  help  ensure  that  our  teams  are  best  placed  to  build 
long-term  relationships  and  develop  a  deep  understanding  of 
the challenges they face. 

→ Refer to “Working in partnership” in this section for examples 

of areas of collaboration

Our  business  division  is  organized  by  the  products  and  services 
we  offer:  Client  Coverage,  Investments,  Real  Estate  &  Private 
Markets,  Products,  Platforms  &  Specialists,  and  the  Chief 
Operating  Officer  area.  While  we  are  based  in  23  countries 
worldwide  across  four  regions,  our  business  is  driven  out  of 
eight  main  hubs:  Chicago,  Hong  Kong,  London,  New  York, 
Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Zurich.

We  are  governed  by  executive, 

risk  and  operating 
committees, supplemented by business unit-specific committees.

London

Chicago

Zurich

New York

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Covering the main asset 
management markets globally

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Connecting the full breadth of 
our investment insights across 
the world to serve our clients

Tokyo

Hong Kong

Singapore

Sydney

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Our businesses

Investment Bank

The Investment Bank provides a range of services to institutional, 
corporate  and  wealth  management  clients  to  help  them  raise 
capital, grow their businesses, invest and manage risks. We are 
focused on our traditional strengths in advisory, capital markets, 
equities  and  foreign  exchange,  complemented  by  a  targeted 
rates  and  credit  platform.  We  use  our  powerful  research  and 
technology  capabilities  to  support  our  clients  as  they  adapt  to 
the  evolving  market  structures  and  changes  in  the  regulatory, 
technological, economic and competitive landscape.

We aspire to deliver market-leading solutions to clients, using 
our intellectual capital and electronic platforms. We also provide 
services  to  Global  Wealth  Management,  Personal  &  Corporate 
Banking  and  Asset  Management,  while  managing  our 
balance  sheet,  costs,  risk-weighted  assets  and  leverage  ratio 
denominator with discipline.

Our focus

Our key priority is disciplined growth in the capital-light advisory 
and  execution  businesses,  while  accelerating  our  digital 
transformation.

Corporate  Client  Solutions  is  focused  on  deepening  selected 
industry  verticals,  providing  macro  views  complemented  by 
expertise  within  specific  sub-sectors,  and  increasing  senior-level 
client  interactions.  In  Equities,  we  aim  to  offer  our  clients  a 
range of products, innovative solutions, expert advice, access to 
liquidity and seamless execution, as well as a continued flow of 
differentiated  content.  In  Foreign  Exchange,  Rates  and  Credit, 
our focus is on delivering returns from recent investments made 
in  talent  and  technology.  We  also  plan  to  expand  our  Foreign 
Exchange  business  and  our  Solutions  business  within  Rates  and 
Credit. We continue to build out UBS Evidence Lab Innovations 
to concentrate on data-driven research.

→ Refer to “Our focus on technology” in the “How we create 
value for our stakeholders” section of this report for more 

information on Evidence Lab Innovations 

Our digital strategy is led by our businesses, which harness 
technology to deliver superior and differentiated client service 
and content. We established UBS Investment Bank Innovation 
Lab  to  speed  up  innovation  by  enabling  proofs  of  concept. 
We  are  also  making  efforts  to  digitalize  our  entire  front-to-
back processes.

Our  balanced  global  reach  gives  us  attractive  options  for 
growth  across  various  regions.  In  the  Americas,  the  largest 
investment  banking  fee  pool  globally,  we  are  focusing  on 
increasing  our  market  share  in  our  Advisory,  Equity  Capital 
Markets,  Equities  and  Foreign  Exchange,  Rates  and  Credit 
businesses.

In  Asia  Pacific,  we  see  opportunities  primarily  from  expected 
market  internationalization  and  growth  in  China.  We  are 
planning  to  grow  there  by  further  strengthening  Corporate 
Client Solutions, both onshore and offshore. 

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Partnership  across  the  Investment  Bank’s  businesses  and  the 
Group should also lead to growth by delivering global products 
to each region, leveraging our global connectivity across borders 
and sharing and strengthening our best client relationships.

→ Refer to “Working in partnership” in this section for examples 

of areas of collaboration

How we operate

We  have  a  global  reach,  with  a  presence  in  33  countries  and 
principal  offices  in  the  major  financial  hubs.  Our  business  is 
geographically  balanced,  with  45%  of  adjusted  profit  before 
tax  in  2018  coming  from  the  Americas,  25%  from  Europe, 
Middle East and Africa (including Switzerland), and 30% from 
Asia Pacific.

Competing  firms  are  active  in  many  of  our  markets,  but  our 
strategy  differentiates  us  with  its  focus  on  leadership  in  the 
selected  areas  where  we  have  chosen  to  compete,  and  a 
business model that leverages talent and technology rather than 
balance sheet. 

Our main competitors are the major global investment banks, 
including Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs, as 
well as corporate investment banks, including Bank of America, 
Barclays,  Citigroup,  Deutsche  Bank  and  JPMorgan  Chase.  We 
also  compete  with  boutique  investment  banks  and  fintechs  in 
certain regions and products.

What we offer 

Through our Corporate Client Solutions business, we advise our 
clients  on  strategic  business  opportunities  and  help  them  raise 
capital to fund their activities. 

Our  Investor  Client  Services  business  enables  our  clients  to 
buy,  sell  and  finance  securities  on  capital  markets  across  the 
globe and to manage their risks and liquidity. 

In Equities, we distribute, structure, execute, finance and clear 

equity cash and derivative products. 

Foreign  Exchange,  Rates  and  Credit  provides  execution 
services  and  solutions,  with  an  emphasis  on  electronic 
trading,  and  maintains  high  levels  of  balance  sheet  velocity. 
In  Foreign  Exchange,  we  help  our  clients  manage  their 
currency  exposures  and  to  buy  and  sell  precious  metals,  and 
are  recognized  as  one  of  the  leading  foreign  exchange 
market-makers.  Rates  and  Credit  encompasses  sales,  trading 
and market-making in a selected range of products, including 
tailored financing solutions.

Furthermore,  in  Research,  we  offer  clients  key  insights  on 
major  financial  markets  and  securities  around  the  globe. 
Separately, our team of experts in UBS Evidence Lab Innovations 
specializes in creating insight-ready datasets for companies of all 
sizes, spanning over 50 sectors and 30 countries.

We  seek  to  develop  new  products  and  solutions  that  are 
consistent  with  our  capital-efficient  business  model.  These  are 
typically  related  to  new  technologies  or  changing  market 
standards. Some examples are UBS Data Solutions, a centralized 
data  processing  and  distribution  platform,  which  was  launched 
to  meet  client  demand  for  both  financial  and  alternative  data, 
and UBS Evidence Lab Innovations, as mentioned above.

Since 2005, we have addressed increasing client demand for 
sustainable investing by providing thematic and sector research. 
socially 
We  also  provide 
responsible and impact exchange-traded funds and index-linked 
notes. In addition, we offer capital-raising and strategic advisory 
services globally to companies that make a positive contribution 
to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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In Equities, we use our execution capabilities, differentiated 
research content, bespoke solutions and our global platform to 
expand  our  coverage  across  a  broad  set  of  institutional  and 
corporate clients. 

In  Foreign  Exchange,  Rates  and  Credit,  we  deliver  seamless 
client  service  through  One  Client.  This  is  the  evolution  of  our 
client  franchise  coverage  model,  which  aims  to  drive  the  best 
client 
collaboration, 
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In  Research,  we  deliver  high-quality  differentiated  research 
to  our  institutional  clients  using  a  wide  range  of  methods, 
including UBS Neo, our multi-channel platform.

How we are organized

How we serve our clients

We  use  a  variety  of  marketing  channels,  including  online  and 
face-to-face, to interact with our clients. 

In  Corporate  Client  Solutions,  we  leverage  our  intellectual 
capital  and  relationships  to  deliver  high-quality  solutions  for 
our clients.

Our  business  division  is  organized  into  the  following  units: 
Corporate  Client  Solutions, 
Investor  Client  Services,  and 
Research and UBS Evidence Lab Innovations. We are governed 
liability 
by  executive,  operating, 
committees.  Each  business  unit  is  organized  globally  by 
product and, within that, by region.

risk,  and  asset  and 

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Zurich

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In all major financial centers 

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Hong Kong

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Our businesses

Corporate Center

Our  Corporate  Center  provides  services  to  the  Group  through 
the  Corporate  Center  –  Services  and  Group  Asset  and  Liability 
Management  (Group  ALM)  units  with  a  focus  on  quality,  risk 
mitigation  and  efficiency.  Corporate  Center  also  includes  the 
Non-core and Legacy Portfolio unit.

How we are organized

Until  the  end  of  2018,  we  reported  Corporate  Center  as  three 
separate  units:  Corporate  Center  –  Services,  Group  ALM  and 
Non-core and Legacy Portfolio.

Beginning with our first quarter 2019 report, we will provide 
results  for  total  Corporate  Center  only  and  will  not  separately 
disclose Corporate Center – Services, Group ALM and Non-core 
and  Legacy  Portfolio.  Furthermore,  we  will  operationally 
combine Group Treasury with Group ALM and their net retained 
operating income will be reported as a separate line item within 
Corporate Center.

→ Refer to the “Significant accounting and financial reporting 
changes” section in this report for more information on the 

changes in the structure of Corporate Center

Corporate Center – Services 
Corporate  Center  –  Services  consists  of  the  Group  Chief 
Operating  Officer  area  (Group  Technology,  Group  Corporate 
Services, Group Human Resources, Group Operations and Group 
Sourcing),  Group  Finance  (excluding  Group  ALM),  Group  Legal, 
Group Risk Control, Group Communications & Branding, Group 
Compliance, Regulatory & Governance, and UBS in society. 

Specifically, in the areas of finance, legal, compliance and risk 
management and control, we aim to provide high-quality advice 
while  optimizing  resources  and  mitigating  risk.  In  other  areas, 
such  as  human  resources,  information  technology,  operations, 
and marketing and communications, we align services based on 
demand and delivery of defined strategies.

These  functions  partner  with  business  divisions  and  Group 
ALM  through  a  service-based  operating  model.  Corporate 
Center – Services allocates the majority of its operating expenses 
to the business divisions and other Corporate Center units, and 
determines  cost  allocations  with  them  as  part  of  the  annual 
business planning cycle.

In 2018, we aligned our Corporate Center more closely with 
the  business  divisions,  while  keeping  the  benefits  of  a  strong 
Corporate  Center.  Increasing  proximity  between  the  business 
and  Corporate  Center  means  UBS  can  be  more  agile  and 
responsive  to  the  needs  of  our  clients,  positioning  us  better  to 
capture 
such  as 
digitalization.  By  bringing  the  activities  of  the  businesses  and 
Corporate  Center  closer  together,  we  also  increase  efficiency 
and  create  a  working  environment  built  on  a  culture  of 
accountability and collaboration.

front-to-back  opportunities 

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Corporate Center – Group ALM
Group  ALM  manages  the  structural  risk  of  our  balance  sheet, 
including interest rate risk, structural foreign exchange risk and 
collateral risk, as well as the risks associated with our liquidity 
and  funding  portfolios.  Group  ALM  also  seeks  to  optimize 
financial performance by matching assets and liabilities. Group 
ALM  serves  all  business  divisions  and  the  other  Corporate 
Center  units  through  three  main  risk  management  areas,  and 
its  risk  management  is  fully  integrated  into  the  Group’s  risk 
governance framework.

Business  division-aligned  risk  management  activities  include 
managing the interest rate risk in the banking book on behalf of 
Global Wealth Management and Personal & Corporate Banking, 
and managing high-quality liquid asset (HQLA) portfolios, as well 
as  risk  management  of  credit,  debit  and  funding  valuation 
adjustments  for  our  over-the-counter  derivatives  portfolio.  Net 
income  generated  by  these  activities  is  fully  allocated  to  the 
associated business divisions and other Corporate Center units.

Capital investment and issuance activities consist of managing 
our  equity  and  capital  instruments  as  well  as  instruments  that 
contribute to our total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC). Revenues 
from investing the Group’s equity, and the incremental expenses 
of  issuing  capital  and  TLAC  instruments  at  the  UBS  Group  AG 
level relative to issuing senior debt out of operating subsidiaries, 
are fully allocated to the business divisions and other Corporate 
Center units.

Group  structural  risk  is  managed  to  meet  overall  objectives. 
These  activities  include  managing  the  Group’s  HQLA  and  long-
term  debt  portfolios.  The  net  positive  or  negative  income 
generated  is  allocated  to  the  business  divisions  and  other 
Corporate  Center  units  based  on  their  consumption  of  the 
underlying risks and resources. 

Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio
Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio  manages  legacy  positions  from 
businesses  exited  by  the  Investment  Bank,  following  a  largely 
passive  wind-down  strategy.  It  is  overseen  by  a  committee 
chaired  by  the  Group  Chief  Risk  Officer.  The  portfolio  also 
includes  positions  relating  to 
legal  matters  arising  from 
businesses  that  were  transferred  to  it  at  the  time  of  its 
formation.

→ Refer to “Note 21 Provisions and contingent liabilities” in the 
“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

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Our environment

Current market climate

Global economic developments in 2018

The  global  economy  maintained  its  pace  of  growth  in  2018. 
World  GDP  expanded  by  3.8%,  almost  identical  to  the  3.9% 
growth of 2017. 

Economic  expansion  was  as  broadly  based  as  in  2017,  with 
no  G20  nations  in  recession.  The  US  provided  much  of  the 
growth  impetus,  driven,  in  part,  by  its  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs  Act 
introduced  in  December  2017,  which  put  the  US  on  course  for 
2.8%  growth  (up  from  2.2%  in  2017).  The  stronger  economy 
and  lower  tax  rates  contributed  to  more  than  20%  higher 
corporate  earnings,  despite  concerns  over  a  potential  trade 
conflict with China. 

Growth  was  slower  in  the  eurozone.  However,  the  region 
managed  to  get  through  the  year  without  major  political  or 
economic shocks. A dispute between the Italian government and 
the  European  Commission  was  resolved,  and  the  Greek  debt 
crisis, which in recent years seemed to threaten the integrity of 
the  eurozone,  was  largely  absent  from  the  headlines.  Overall, 
eurozone GDP increased by close to 2% for the year. Outside of 
the eurozone, the Swiss economy did especially well, expanding 
2.6% after 1.7% in the prior year. 

Emerging markets faced mounting pressures. Efforts by China 
to  restrain  domestic  corporate  borrowing  cooled  its  economy, 
with  growth  slowing  to  6.5%,  from  6.9%  in  2017.  Other 
emerging  nations  were  also  affected  as  the  trade  conflict 
between  the  US  and  China  dampened  business  confidence. 
Despite  such  obstacles,  most  emerging  market  economies 
achieved  solid  GDP  expansion  –  with  the  Indian  economy  even 
seeing growth improve to 7.3%, from 6.7%. 

This relatively benign backdrop and muted inflation pressures 
allowed  developed  market  central  banks  to  continue  gradually 
tightening  monetary  policy.  The  European  Central  Bank 
announced  it  would  end  its  quantitative  easing  program,  while 
the  Federal  Reserve  contracted  its  balance  sheet  by  USD 50 
billion  a  month  and  increased  its  target  overnight  rate  by  1 
percentage point in four steps during 2018. 

For  much  of  the  year,  US  equities  performed  strongly  in  this 
environment of sound growth, rising earnings and only gradual 
central bank tightening of monetary policy. The strength of the 
US market helped lift global stock indexes, more than offsetting 
a  muted  performance  from  emerging  market  and  eurozone 
indexes. However, markets turned volatile in October 2018. 

The  Morgan  Stanley  Capital  International  (MSCI)  All  Country 
World  Index  –  which  by  late  September  2018  had  climbed  6% 
year to date – saw a correction in the last quarter and ended the 
year  with  a  loss  of  7.7%.  This  was  the  first  year  of  negative 
returns since 2011. 

Safer  assets,  such  as  10-year  US  Treasury  bonds  (USTs), 
proved  more  stable  to  investors.  Yields  on  10-year  USTs  fell 
around 40 basis points in the last three months of the year. 

Uncertainty over the terms of the UK withdrawal from the EU 

captured headlines but had limited effect on global markets.

Economic and market outlook for 2019

The economic cycle is maturing. Potential setbacks such as trade 
turmoil  and  monetary  tightening  could  create  obstacles  for 
investors.  However,  we  do  not  think  they  will  tip  the  global 
economy into recession. The US-China trade dispute looks set to 
remain  a  concern,  but  a  major  escalation  that  could  end  the 
global economic expansion appears unlikely. 

We  do  not  expect  the  ongoing  negotiations  on  the  UK’s 
withdrawal  from  the  EU  to  exert  a  major  influence  over  global 
markets. 

Equally,  we  expect  the  world’s  main  central  banks  to  avoid 
excessive  tightening  of  monetary  policy.  For  the  first  time  since 
the 2008 financial crisis, central bank balance sheets are likely to 
be  smaller  at  the  end  than  at  the  start  of  the  year.  The 
withdrawal  of  stimulus  will  remove  a  powerful  force  inhibiting 
market  volatility.  However,  with  inflation  still  under  control, 
policy  makers  can  afford  to  be  gradual  in  tightening,  reducing 
the  risk  that  they  will  undermine  growth  or  unsettle  markets 
with  accelerated  rises.  In  the  US,  expectations  about  multiple 
interest rate hikes during 2019 have diminished. 

We  do  not  see  signs  of  overvaluation  in  global  equity 
markets.  As  of  the  end  of  2018,  global  stocks  traded  at  a 
discount to their 30-year average on a trailing price-to-earnings 
basis, reflecting the aggressive sell-off in the fourth quarter and 
the higher earnings achieved throughout the year. 

Equity markets recovered at the start of 2019, supporting our 

view that the sell-off in late 2018 was excessive.

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Our environment

Industry trends

While our industry was heavily affected by regulatory developments 
over  the  past  decade,  technology  is  slowly  emerging  as  the  main 
driver  of  change  going  forward  and  is  expected  to  affect  the 
competitive landscape as well as our products and operations. 

Digitalization

Technology is changing the way banks operate and we expect this 
to  continue  in  step  with  exponential  advances  in  computing 
capability, evolving customer needs and digital trends. Technology 
spend is no longer solely considered a means to make banks more 
efficient.  Today,  technology  investment  is  the  key  to  keeping 
banks  flexible  and  competitive  in  a  digitalized  world  and  creates 
the opportunity to develop new business models.

We  strive  to  deliver  state-of-the-art  digital  tools  and  services 
to  provide  a  better  experience  for  clients  and  employees.  In 
doing so, we are continuously improving the ability to transact, 
perform  day-to-day  tasks  and  add  value  for  the  firm.  UBS’s 
is  powered  by  a  growing  number  of 
digital  ecosystem 
automated  systems  and  processes  that  generate  data,  which  in 
turn  drive  our  efforts 
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convergence  of  automation,  artificial  intelligence  and  strong 
human  capital  that  will  drive  innovation  and  superior  client 
experience, as well as enable business growth.

intelligence. 

It 

Consolidation

We expect further consolidation in the financial services industry, 
driven by ongoing margin pressure as well as the increasing scale 
advantages  resulting  from  the  fixed  costs  of  technology  and 
regulation.  Many 
regions  and  businesses  are  still  highly 
fragmented  and  the  search  for  scale  and  cost  efficiencies  is 
expected to be a key driver for consolidation. Many banks are also 
seeking exposure to regions with attractive growth profiles, such 
as  Asia  and  emerging  markets,  through  local  acquisitions  or 
partnerships.  Lastly,  the  increased  focus  on  core  capabilities  or 
geographical  footprints  and  the  ongoing  simplification  of 
operating models to reduce operational and compliance risks will 
also result in further disposals of non-core businesses and assets.

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New competitors

Our competitive environment is also evolving. In addition to our 
traditional  competitors  in  the  asset-gathering  businesses,  new 
entrants  are  targeting  selected  components  of  the  value  chain. 
However,  we  have  not  yet  seen  a  fundamental  unbundling  of 
the  value  chain  and  client  relationships,  ultimately  resulting  in 
the  disintermediation  of  banks  by  new  competitors.  Over  the 
longer  term,  we  believe  the  entry  into  the  financial  services 
industry  of  large  platform  companies  could  pose  a  significant 
competitive  threat,  given  their  strong  client  franchises  and 
access to client data.

Regulation

The  measures  set  out  by  the  post-2008  regulatory  reform 
agenda  are  now  largely  in  place.  While  some  areas,  such  as 
funding  in  resolution,  must  still  be  fully  addressed,  and 
implementation of certain standards, such as the Basel III capital 
rules, is continuing on a national level, the focus is shifting from 
regulation  to  supervision.  In  parallel,  some  regulators  are 
considering reassessing the efficiency of the new frameworks. 

In  general,  regulatory-driven  change  continues  to  consume 
substantial  resources.  In  2019,  we  expect  further  adjustments 
to  the  Swiss  too  big  to  fail  framework,  including  concrete 
proposals  to  implement  the  finalized  Basel  III  standard  at 
national  level.  We  anticipate  continued  work  on  resolution-
related and derivatives reforms, and a sustained high focus on 
conduct and anti-money laundering. 

The  overall  context  of  these  developments  is  a  backdrop  of 
increased  protectionism  and  new  regulatory  hurdles,  posing 
challenges  to  the  provision  of  cross-border  financial  services. 
Market  access  restrictions  into  the  EU  in  particular  would  have  a 
significant  effect  on  Switzerland  as  a  financial  center  including 
UBS.  Variations  in  how  different  countries  implement  rules,  and 
an  increasing  national  focus,  bring  a  risk  of  additional  regulatory 
fragmentation across the globe, which in turn may lead to higher 
costs for us and new financial stability risks. However, we believe 
the  adaptations  made  to  our  business  model  and  proactive 
management of regulatory change put us in a strong position to 
absorb upcoming changes to the regulatory environment.

→ Refer to the “Regulatory and legal developments” and “Capital 
management” sections of this report for more information

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Wealth transfer

Retirement funding

Demographic  and  socioeconomic  developments  continue  to 
generate  shifts  in  wealth  among  age  and  gender  groups.  As  a 
result,  the  client  base  of  the  wealth  management  industry  is 
becoming  increasingly  diverse.  The  industry  is  therefore  bound 
to adapt its services and offerings to meet the specific needs and 
expectations  of  growing  client  groups.  We  are  working  to 
defend  our  status  as  the  preferred  wealth  manager  for  these 
clients  through  our  active  segment  management  strategy.  Our 
wealth  planning  expertise  is  also  supported  by  dedicated 
intergenerational wealth transfer services for all segments, such 
as Great Wealth for ultra high net worth clients. Wealth Way is 
another example that covers wealth transfer. This offering takes 
a holistic view of our clients’ financial matters and covers needs 
beyond their lifetime to support them in creating a legacy.

Over  recent  years,  the  pension  industry  has  faced  two  key 
challenges:  fundamental  demographic  shifts,  such  as  aging 
populations, and lower expected returns.

Beyond  structural  answers  to  these  challenges,  such  as  the 
progressive  shift  from  defined  benefit  to  defined  contribution 
pensions,  we  believe  pension  funds  are  reassessing  their  asset 
allocation  approach.  Indeed,  many  pension  funds  are  now 
allocating  a  higher  share  of  their  portfolios  to  alternative 
investments such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate and 
infrastructure in a search for higher-yielding exposures.

We  see  this  development  as  positive  for  UBS  as  these  funds 
will  likely  need  further  support  to  define  their  investment 
strategy  and  target  portfolio  allocation.  In  addition,  our  private 
banking  and  wealth  management  clients  are  expected  to  need 
further  financial  and  retirement  planning  advice,  which  we  are 
able to provide holistically through our wealth planning services.

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How we create value for our stakeholders

insights and a holistic approach to tailoring solutions. By building 
long-term,  personalized  relationships  with  our  clients  and 
partners, we aim to achieve a deep understanding of their needs 
and  to  earn  their  trust.  We  draw  on  the  breadth  and  depth  of 
our global offering across asset classes and our Platform Services 
capabilities  to  deliver  the  solutions  they  need.  With  over  900 
investment  professionals,  our  teams  bring  distinct  investment 
styles and philosophies with one shared goal – to provide clients 
with best-in-class ideas and superior investment performance. 

The  Investment  Bank  provides  corporate,  institutional  and 
wealth management clients with expert advice, financial solutions, 
best-in-class  execution,  and  comprehensive  access  to  the  world’s 
capital  markets.  Our  model  is  specifically  built  around  our  clients 
and  their  needs.  Corporate  clients  can  access  advisory  services, 
debt  and  equity  capital  market  solutions  and  bespoke  financing 
through  our  Corporate  Client  Solutions  business.  Our  Investor 
Client  Services  business  is  focused  on  helping  institutional  clients 
engage  with  local  markets  globally,  offering  equities  and  equity-
linked  products,  foreign  exchange,  rates  and  credit,  and  is 
underpinned by our research offering, which gives clients an edge 
when  it  comes  to  understanding  markets.  UBS  Evidence  Lab 
Innovations  provides  clients  with  access  to  insight-ready  datasets 
for  thousands  of  companies  –  the  same  evidence  we  provide  to 
our UBS Research analysts.

Enhancing the client experience through digitalization

We  strive  to  personalize  interactions  with  our  clients,  while 
streamlining  and  simplifying 
front-to-back 
digitalization.

through 

them 

In Global Wealth Management we provide our clients with a 
hybrid  approach  that  preserves  and  enhances  the  value  of 
human relationships. Clients expect digital tools but say personal 
time  spent  with  advisors  is  more  important  than  ever.  This 
means  providing  technology  that  empowers  client  advisors  so 
they spend more time with clients. And our clients want digital 
tools that improve their experience – high end e-banking, access 
to bespoke research that is tailored to their needs, and multiple 
ways to communicate with their client advisors.

Clients

With  clients  at  the  heart  of  our  business,  we  are  committed  to 
building and sustaining long-term relationships based on mutual 
respect, trust and integrity. Understanding our clients’ needs and 
expectations allows us to serve their best interests and to create 
value for them.

Our clients and what matters most

There is no archetypal UBS client. Our clients have varying needs, 
but each of them expects outstanding advice and service, a wide 
range of choices, and an excellent client experience.

Global Wealth Management serves high net worth and ultra 
high  net  worth  individuals,  families,  and  family  offices  around 
the  world  and  affluent  clients  in  selected  markets.  We  provide 
these  clients  with  access  to  outstanding  advice,  service,  and 
opportunities  from  around  the  globe  delivered  by  experts  they 
can  trust.  Global  Wealth  Management  clients  demand  a  bank 
that understands their unique needs and circumstances. A bank 
that  values 
trust  and 
dependability,  and  a  bank  that  helps  them  maintain  their 
lifestyles  today,  improve  their  lifestyles  in  the  future,  and 
improve the lives of others.

relationships  built  on 

long-term 

In  Switzerland,  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  serves 
approximately 2.5 million individuals and 121,000 corporate and 
institutional  clients,  ranging  from  small  and  medium-sized 
companies  to  larger  corporates  and  multinational  companies. 
Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  clients  look  for  financial  advice 
based on their needs at each stage of their life cycle, as well as a 
comprehensive  digital  offering  enabling  them  to  bank  at  their 
convenience,  wherever  they  are,  whenever  they  want  to.  We 
provide  tailored  advice,  drawing  on  our  broad  product  offering 
in  all  relevant  areas:  basic  banking  services,  investing,  financing 
(including  mortgages),  retirement  planning,  cash  management, 
trade  and  export  finance,  global  custody,  and  company 
succession among others.

In  Asset  Management,  we  deliver  investment  products  and 
services directly to approximately 3,000 clients around the world 
–  including  sovereign  institutions,  central  banks,  supranational 
corporations,  pension  funds,  insurers  and  charities,  as  well  as 
its  clients,  wholesale 
Global  Wealth  Management  and 
intermediaries  and  financial  institutions.  Our  clients  seek  global 

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In  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking,  more  than  60%  of  our 
personal  banking  client  relationships  are  now  completely 
paperless and we pioneered video onboarding in Switzerland. In 
addition, front-to-back digitalization enables corporate clients to 
create  customized  product  bundles  based  on  their  specific 
needs.  We  also  pioneered  the  new  blockchain-based  trade 
finance  platform  we.trade,  together  with  other 
industry 
participants,  which  allows  corporate  and  institutional  clients  to 
easily  and  safely  create  trade  orders  online  and  manage  the 
entire trade process from order to payment.

In  Asset  Management  we  are  investing  in  new  tools  and 
technologies,  as  well  as  our  alternative  data  capabilities,  to 
support  our  teams’  investment  decision-making  processes  and 
enhance  client  service.  In  addition,  our  flagship  operational 
excellence  programs  are  focused  on  building  a  scalable  and 
globally  integrated  operating  platform  to  better  enable  our 
teams  to  deliver  the  full  breadth  of  our  capabilities  to  clients 
around 
to  develop  our 
comprehensive  Platform  Services  capabilities  including  UBS 
Partner,  our  new  and 
innovative  private-label  technology 
solution, which will enable a step change in the advisory process 
and services offered by our wholesale clients.

the  world.  We  also  continue 

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The Investment Bank strives to be the digital investment bank 
innovation-led  businesses  that  drive 
of  the  future,  with 
efficiencies  and  solutions.  Our  investments  in  new  technologies 
and data science teams help us to better understand our clients’ 
investment processes and trading needs. This allows us to deliver 
tailored  sales  and  trading  commentary,  research,  access  to 
liquidity and prime brokerage products. We recently established 
the  UBS  Investment  Bank  Innovation  Lab  to  help  connect 
business teams to leverage best practice, build and test proof of 
concepts  safely  and  quickly  and  inspire  a  culture  of  innovation. 
We  see 
in  financial  and 
alternative datasets that they can incorporate into their models. 
In response, we set up UBS Data Solutions to meet those needs 
through  a  centralized  robust  data  processing  and  distribution 
platform.

interest  from  clients 

increasing 

→ Refer to “Our focus on technology” in this section for more 
examples on how technology is used for the benefit of our 

clients 

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How we create value for our stakeholders

Our focus on technology

As  digitalization  continues  to  transform  the  banking  industry, 
investment in technology plays a critical role in maintaining our 
position  as  the  largest  global  wealth  manager.  In  2018,  we 
spent USD 3.5 billion on technology and we expect to maintain 
around  this  level  of  spend  through  2021.  We  gear  our 
investments  toward  technologies  to  enable  business  growth 
through  innovation  and  superior  client  experience,  and  to 
continue to increase efficiency across the organization.

in  2018 

Significant  achievements 

the 
foundations for enterprise-wide Cloud adoption. We expect that 
leveraging  the  Cloud  will  enable  us  to  respond  more  rapidly  to 
market  changes  and  client  needs  without  compromising  on 
security or efficiency. We aim to take advantage of the Cloud by 

include 

laying 

improving the scalability of our systems and reducing the time to 
market for innovative IT products. 

Additionally, we continued deploying robots (i.e., automated 
processes) to reduce manual work and ensure the stability of our 
systems.  We  are  growing  capabilities  for  smarter  cognitive 
technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) to support more 
insightful and faster decision making.

Advanced technologies are used in our business divisions and 
Corporate Center to enhance the client experience by increasing 
front-to-back  digitalization,  improving  product  excellence  and 
distribution,  driving  efficiency  gains  and  maintaining  platform 
security. Selected highlights are described below.

Global Wealth Management

Wealth 
Management 
Online

Wealth Management Online is a digital offering for 
clients with a UBS investment solution, fully 
integrated in UBS Digital Banking and available 
for desktop and mobile devices. The content is 
tailored to clients’ underlying investment solutions. 
Clients benefi t from up-to-date portfolio quality 
information and notifi cation thereof, and direct 
execution of investment proposals to optimize the 
portfolio quality. The hybrid servicing model offers 
the possibility to involve the client advisor for 
further advice at any stage.

UBS Wealth 
Management 
USA App

Our wealth management clients in the 
Americas can now benefi t from an innovative 
banking app that allows them to set 
personalized and tailored investment and 
savings goals. The app also features the 
option to receive portfolio diagnostics and 
tailored investment proposals as well as 
personal fi nancial advisor support. This all 
serves to facilitate the achievement of the set 
objectives. In addition, fi nancial advisors can 
leverage social media to engage with clients 
and prospects in a more meaningful and 
differentiating way.

Structured 
Product Investor 

Structured Product Investor is a single 
platform with multi-location, multi-issuer 
and multi-asset class capabilities for 
customized structured products. 

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Wealth 
Management 
Platform 

The strategic, client-centric Wealth Manage-
ment Platform, which also hosts the Personal & 
Corporate Banking business, enables scalability 
and effi ciency through standardization as well 
as fl exibility for innovative offerings.

Personal & Corporate Banking

we.trade

we.trade is an open and inter operable 
trade fi nance platform based on 
blockchain technology that grants 
clients across the globe digital, 
transparent, effi cient and cost-effective 
access to international trade.

UBS Access App

The new UBS Access App offers a fast, 
convenient and secure way to access UBS 
e-banking without a special log-in device and to 
confi rm online credit card transactions via a 
new 3-D Secure process.

Investment Bank

UBS Evidence Lab
Innovations

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Digital 
Business 

Digital Business is an integrated 
corporate portal, offering Swiss small 
and medium-sized entities tailored 
banking packages consisting of up to 
20 modular digital solutions covering 
online and mobile banking, payment 
transactions and liquidity and credit 
planning.

Asset Management

UBS Partner 

UBS Partner is a unique offering within our compre-
hensive Platform Services capabilities, creating a step 
change in analysis capability for wholesale clients. It 
can scan and analyze millions of portfolios every night 
against clients’ risk profi les, instrument quality criteria 
and investment goals, fl agging issues and providing 
actionable investment options to address them. 
Centered on each client’s investment goals, UBS 
Partner can support wholesale clients in increasing 
client satisfaction levels and willingness to refer.

UBS Evidence Lab Innovations provides 
clients with access to insight-ready 
datasets for a large set of companies 
and sectors. Experts work across 
45 specialized areas to harvest, 
cleanse, and connect billions of data 
items each month to surface evidence 
that relates to investment decisions.

UBS Investment Bank 
Innovation Lab

The UBS Investment Bank Innovation Lab works 
with businesses and operations across the bank 
with the ambition to create innovative and 
user-centric solutions for our clients. Driving a 
culture of innovation, the lab makes it easier for 
people to collaborate by connecting them to 
expert internal and external resources, ideas, and 
new technologies to test and deploy new proof 
of concepts faster.

Corporate Center

A3 

The strategic fi rm-wide end user 
platform, A3, seeks to enable 
access to any UBS application, 
from any device, anywhere, 
within cross border restrictions. 
This private cloud-based 
technology increases fl exibility 
and staff productivity.

eDiscovery

eDiscovery service capabilities include the 
collection, processing, review and production 
of electronically stored UBS data to provide 
better results for internal investigation and 
litigation activities by using machine learning. 
This allows UBS to substantially reduce legal 
spend and to meet regulators’ expectations in 
a timely manner with reasonable effort.

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Investors

We  build  long-term  value  for  our  investors  by  executing  our 
strategy  with  discipline,  striving  for  cost-  and  capital-efficient 
growth,  long-term  sustainable  value  creation  and  attractive 
shareholder returns.

Cost- and capital-efficient revenue growth

Our ambition is to grow our Group revenues faster than global 
real  GDP.  Our  Global  Wealth  Management  business  is  well 
positioned  to  take  advantage  of  two  secular  trends:  wealth 
creation  and  continued  economic  growth,  notably  in  Asia, 
where  China  is  opening  its  financial  markets.  Each  of  our 
businesses has initiatives to achieve revenue growth and improve 
operating efficiency in its area.

→ Refer to “Industry trends” in the “Our environment” section of 

this report for more information on wealth creation

While  we  aim  to  increase  revenues,  cost  efficiency  is  a 
strategic  priority  for  us.  Similarly,  capital  efficiency  is  of  utmost 
importance  for  UBS  overall  and  for  each  business  division.  To 
provide further transparency and increase accountability on costs 
and  capital  consumption,  we  have  revised  our  cost  allocation 
methodology  and  equity  attribution  framework  effective  on 
1 January 2019. 

→ Refer to the “Significant accounting and financial reporting 

Alignment of interests

We aim to align the interests of our employees with those of our 
equity and debt investors. This is reflected in our compensation 
philosophy and practices.

→ Refer to “Our compensation philosophy” in the “Compensation” 

section of this report for more information

Communications

Our  Investor  Relations  function  serves  as  the  primary  point  of 
contact  between  UBS  and  the  institutional  investor  community. 
Our  senior  management  and  the  Investor  Relations  team 
regularly  interact  with  investors,  financial  analysts  and  other 
market  participants,  such  as  credit  rating  agencies.  Clear, 
transparent  and  relevant  disclosures,  together  with  regular  and 
direct  interactions  with  existing  and  prospective  shareholders, 
form  the  basis  for  our  communications.  The  Investor  Relations 
team also relays the views of and feedback from the institutional 
investor community on UBS to our senior management.

The  Investor  Relations  and  Corporate  Responsibility  teams 
work  together  and  interact  with  those  investors  focusing  on 
sustainability topics relevant to UBS and society at large. 

→ Refer to “Corporate governance” and “Information policy” in 
the “Corporate governance and compensation” section of this 

changes” section of this report for more information

report for more information 

Shareholder returns

→ Refer to ”Society” in this section of the report for more 

information on our sustainability efforts 

We aim to increase our ordinary dividend per share at a mid-to-
high  single-digit  percentage  each  year.  We  also  aim  to  return 
excess capital, after accruals for ordinary dividends, most likely in 
the  form  of  share  repurchases.  We  consider  our  business 
outlook  and  capital  plan,  as  well  as  other  developments,  in 
determining excess capital available for share repurchases.

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Employees

Our employees are crucial to our business strategy. Accordingly, 
our human resource (HR) strategy seeks to attract, develop and 
retain  talented  people  at  all  levels  with  the  diverse  skills, 
experience  and  commitment  to  effectively  advise  our  clients, 
deliver  innovative  solutions,  manage  risk,  navigate  evolving 
regulatory requirements, and drive change. 

and IT roles, and 151 trainees into our bank entry programs for 
high  school  graduates.  Our  UK  apprenticeship  program  hired 
57 school leavers across various roles.

→ Refer to www.ubs.com/employerawards for more information

Our diverse and inclusive workplace

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levels.  We 

A strong culture drives sustainable success and adds value at the 
individual,  team  and  corporate 
in  our 
employees and promote measures that build engagement and a 
cohesive,  collaborative  work  environment.  Our  strategy  and 
culture are underpinned by our three keys to success: our Pillars, 
Principles and Behaviors. These keys are the foundation for how 
we manage our workforce, how we work with our stakeholders 
and  each  other,  and  how  we  make  business  decisions  and 
deliver on our strategy. 

→ Refer to the contents page of this report for more information 

on the Pillars, Principles and Behaviors

Since  2013,  we  have  embedded  the  three  keys  into  our 
culture,  including  all  HR  processes,  through  transformative 
initiatives  like  our  firm-wide  Senior  Leadership  Experience  and, 
more recently, our Group Franchise Awards (GFA) program. The 
GFA program fosters cross-divisional collaboration and ideas for 
simplifying  our  processes,  with  more  than  14,300  business 
referrals and nearly 900 simplification ideas submitted in 2018. 

We  measure  our  culture-building  progress  through  regular 
employee  surveys.  In  2018,  responses  indicated  that  employee 
engagement, appreciation for our talent management practices 
and  pride  in  working  at  UBS  were  at,  or  above,  the  norm  for 
high-performing organizations. 

Employer of choice 

We  are  widely  recognized  as  an  employer  of  choice,  as 
evidenced  by  the  numerous  external  awards  that  we  have 
received.  Key  to  this  is  ensuring  our  employees  can  build 
rewarding  careers  here.  Internal  mobility  therefore  remained  a 
priority  in  2018,  as  it  builds  cross-firm  connections,  increases 
engagement  and  enables  employees  to  leverage  and  develop 
their  skills.  We  further  enhanced  our  suite  of 
in-house 
recruitment tools during the year to better match internal talent 
with  open  roles,  and  developed  specialized  training  to  increase 
line manager effectiveness. 

We received nearly 847,000 applications and hired a total of 
13,249  external  candidates  in  2018.  For  our  graduate  talent 
programs,  we  hired  467  new  university  graduates  and  585 
interns.  In  Switzerland,  we  hired  268  apprentices  for  business 

Our  diverse  workforce  and  inclusive  culture  are  critical  to  our 
long-term  success.  We  are  committed  to  further  increasing  our 
diversity and to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. 

We are especially focused on hiring, retaining and promoting 
more  women  across  the  firm,  with  a  stated  aspiration  to 
increase the representation of women in management roles to 
one-third.

Our  award-winning  UBS  Career  Comeback  Program,  already 
established  in  the  UK,  US  and  Switzerland,  was  extended  to 
India 
in  2018.  The  program  offers  permanent  roles  to 
professionals  wishing  to  return  to  corporate  jobs  after  a  career 
break and supports them with on-the-job experience, classroom 
learning  and  mentoring.  To  date,  Career  Comeback  has  helped 
102 women and 2 men at senior levels to relaunch their careers. 
In addition to our strategic initiatives, every year we sponsor 
numerous  activities  to  promote  inclusiveness.  For  example,  this 
year we became a supporter of the UN Standards of Conduct for 
Business, a set of anti-discrimination guidelines. Additionally, our 
employee  networks  regularly  host  events  regarding  gender, 
culture,  ethnicity,  LGBTI  /  Pride,  disability,  veterans,  parenting, 
elder care and other topics. In 2018, we sponsored 43 employee 
networks globally.

→ Refer to www.ubs.com/diversity for more information

Our integrated workforce strategy

Throughout  the  year,  the  firm  focused  on  enabling  higher 
productivity, enhancing the client experience, building critical in-
house  expertise  and  managing  costs.  Our  integrated  workforce 
strategy  contributed 
through  a 
combination of insourcing (especially in Group Technology) and 
regular hiring of staff. As a result, our Business Solutions Centers 
(BSCs)  in  China,  India,  Poland,  Switzerland  and  the  US  grew 
substantially. 

these  achievements 

to 

Our  BSC  employee  population  increased  by  3,115  in  2018 
through hiring or insourcing, including 1,893 in India and 822 in 
Poland. We also expanded our BSC presence in Switzerland with 
the opening of a new BSC in Manno, focused on data analytics 
and  artificial  intelligence.  At  year-end,  offshore  and  nearshore 
employees  accounted  for  around  29%  of  our  global  Corporate 
Center employee population. As a result of insourcing initiatives 
and  improved  efficiency,  we  reduced  our  external  staff  in 
Corporate Center by 5,515.

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Personnel by region

Full-time equivalents

Americas

of which: USA

Asia Pacific

Europe, Middle East and Africa

of which: UK

of which: rest of Europe

of which: Middle East and Africa

Switzerland

331.12.18

  21,309

As of

31.12.17

 20,770

  20,495

  12,119

  12,620

  5,782

  6,670

  168

  20,840

  66,888

 19,944

 8,959

 11,097

 5,274

 5,662

 161

 20,427

 61,253

31.12.16

 20,522

 19,695

 7,539

 10,746

 5,206

 5,373

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 20,581

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31.12.17

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11 The increase in workforce in 2018 was mainly due to insourcing initiatives and was more than offset by a decrease in external staff.

Gender distribution by employee category1

By headcount, as of 31.12.18

Male

Female

Total

Officers (Director and 
above)

Officers (other officers)

Employees

Total

Number

 18,514

 6,078

 24,592

%

 75

 25

 100

Number

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 10,059

 25,524

%

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Number

 7,794

 10,428

 18,222

%

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Number

 41,773

 26,565

 68,338

%

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1 Calculated on the basis that a person (working full time or part time) is considered one headcount (in this table only). This accounts for the total UBS employee number of 68,338 as of 31 December 2018, which 
excludes staff from UBS Card Center, Wolfsberg and Hotel Seepark Thun.

Developing and retaining talent

Our  business  strategy  and  culture  are  advanced  through 
education and leadership development, with our in-house UBS 
University  as  the  one-stop  shop  for  all  learning  activities  at 
UBS.  Through  our  suite  of  development  programs,  business 
skills and risk management classes, as well as lifelong learning 
opportunities,  we  seek  to  ensure  that  all  employees  have  the 
skills  and  expertise  to  meet  client  needs  and  grow  their 
careers.  Our  Master  in  Wealth  Management  program  remains 
the  pinnacle  of  development  for  client-facing  staff  in  Global 
Wealth  Management.  By  the  end  of  2018,  208  senior  client 
advisors,  desk  heads  and  client-aligned  managers  had 
successfully completed (or were on track to complete) the two-
year degree program. 

In 2018, UBS University transformed its offering to connect 
employees with global trends, transform their businesses, lead 
in a digital world and re-skill to prepare for the future. Monthly 

recommended learning playlists enable employees to explore a 
wide  variety  of  topics.  Our  permanent  employees  completed 
approximately  812,000  learning  activities  in  2018,  including 
mandatory  training  on  compliance,  business  and  other  topics. 
This  averaged  to  11.9  sessions,  or  1.76  training  days,  per 
employee. 

Clear  expectations,  challenging  goals,  continuous  feedback 
and  a  performance-centric  compensation  framework  promote 
long-term  success  for  employees,  as  well  as  for  the  firm.  Since 
we  believe  that  how  we  achieve  results  is  as  important  as  the 
results  themselves,  our  annual  year-end  reviews  assess  both 
performance  goals  and  the  behaviors  of  integrity,  collaboration 
and challenge. Both ratings are then considered in development, 
reward  and  promotion  decisions.  Our 
talent 
including 
management  and  succession-planning  processes, 
accelerated development and internal mobility opportunities for 
key talent, support employee satisfaction and retention and help 
ensure our long-term success. 

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20% under 30 years old, 
59% between 30 and 50, 
21% over 50

66,888

total employees (FTE)
5,635 more than a year ago (FTE) 
68,338 employees (by headcount)

 39% 

are women 
(26,565)

31%

in Americas 

8,221 

13,342 

19%

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5,124 

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1 Calculated as of 31.12.18 on a headcount basis of 68,338 internal employees only (2017: 62,558) unless specifi ed to be on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis, where we include proportionate numbers 
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Society

We  want  to  promote  global  economic  development  that  is 
sustainable for the planet and humanity. We have embodied the 
overarching  objective  of  the  17  Sustainable  Development  Goals 
(SDGs),  which  provide  a  roadmap  to  solve  the  common 
sustainability-related challenges of our society. 

→ Refer to the UBS World Economic Forum white paper 2019 

under www.ubs.com/wef for more information

As the preeminent global wealth manager to high net worth 
and ultra high net work clients, we aspire to take a leading role 
in  shaping  the  future.  Our  firm  is  in  a  powerful  position  to 
contribute 
integrating 
sustainability  in  our  mainstream  offerings,  through  new  and 
innovative  financial  products  with  a  positive  effect  on  the 
environment  and  society,  and  by  advising  our  clients  on  their 
philanthropic works. 

toward  achieving 

the  SDGs  by 

footprint 

and  our 

environmental 

We contribute to the setting of standards and collaborate in 
and beyond our industry. We do so through the management 
of  environmental  and  social  risks,  the  management  of 
our 
comprehensive 
sustainability  disclosures.  Information  on  all  of  these  efforts 
and commitments is provided in the Global Reporting Initiative 
(GRI)  Document  on  our  website.  For  all  references  to  the  GRI 
Document 
at 
to 
www.ubs.com/investors. The content of the GRI Document has 
the  GRI  Standards 
been  prepared 
in  accordance  with 
(“comprehensive”  option)  and  with 
rules 
the  German 
implementing  the  EU  directive  on  disclosure  of  non-financial 
and  diversity  information  (2014/95/EU).  Our  reporting  on 
sustainability has been reviewed by Ernst & Young Ltd against 
the GRI Standards providing limited assurance.

reporting” 

“Annual 

2018, 

refer 

Code of Conduct and Ethics

In  our  Code  of  Conduct  and  Ethics  (Code),  the  Board  of 
Directors  and  the  Group  Executive  Board  set  out  the  principles 
and practices that define our ethical standards and the way we 
do business. These principles apply to all aspects of our business. 
All employees must confirm annually that they have read and 
will  adhere  to  the  Code  and  other  key  policies,  supporting  a 
culture  where  ethical  and  responsible  behavior  is  part  of  our 
everyday operations. 

→ Refer to the Code of Conduct and Ethics of UBS at 

www.ubs.com/code for more information

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Strategy

UBS in society
UBS  in  society  is  a  dedicated  organization  within  the  firm, 
focused  on  maximizing  our  positive  effect  and  minimizing 
any negative effects UBS has on society and the environment. 
It  covers  topics  such  as  sustainable  and  impact  investing, 
client  philanthropy,  environmental  and  human  rights  policies 
governing  client  and 
relationships,  and  our 
supplier 
community  investment.  Through  UBS  in  society,  UBS  is 
driving  change  that  matters  by  using  our  firm’s  expertise  to 
bring about sustainable performance.

The  activities  driven  by  UBS  in  society  are  overseen,  at  the 
highest  level  of  our  firm,  by  our  Board  of  Directors’  Corporate 
Culture  and  Responsibility  Committee  (CCRC).  The  Group  CEO 
proposes  the  UBS  in  society  strategy  and  annual  objectives  to 
the  CCRC,  supervises  their  execution  and  informs  the  Group 
Executive  Board  and  CCRC,  as  appropriate.  Reporting  to  the 
Group  CEO,  the  Head  UBS  in  society  is  UBS’s  senior-level 
representative for sustainability issues.

→ Refer to “Board of Directors” in the “Corporate governance” 
section of this report for more information on the CCRC

→ Refer to the GRI Document 2018 for more information on UBS’s 

sustainability governance and UBS in society

Supporting clients in their sustainability efforts

At  the  heart  of  our  approach  to  sustainability  are  both  our 
clients  and  society  at  large.  We  support  clients  in  their 
sustainability efforts through thought leadership, innovation and 
partnerships, and strive to incorporate environmental, social and 
governance  (ESG)  impacts  into  the  products  and  services  we 
provide, serving society through them. 

We  know  that  ESG  topics  are  increasingly  important  to 
society  and  our  clients  alike.  Our  research  found  that  58%  of 
high  net  worth  investors  expected  sustainable  investing  to 
become  the  standard  within  10  years,  while  82%  believed  SI 
returns would match or surpass those of traditional investments.

Moreover,  we  are  among  the  2,200  signatories  of  the 
Principles  for  Responsible  Investment  (PRI),  the  world’s  leading 
proponent  of  responsible  investment.  The  PRI  works  to  support 
its signatories in incorporating ESG factors into their investment 
and ownership decisions.

(SI) 

investing 

Sustainable investing
is  an  approach  that  seeks  to 
Sustainable 
incorporate  ESG  considerations  into  investment  decisions.  SI 
strategies  seek  to  achieve  one  or  more  of  the  following 
objectives:  achieve  a  positive  environmental  or  social  impact, 
align  investments  with  an  investor’s  personal  environmental  or 
social values or improve portfolio risk and return characteristics. 
We aim to be a leader in SI for private and institutional clients, 
measurable by the size of SI assets under management (AuM). 

As  of  31  December  2018,  total  SI  assets  represented 
USD 1,110  billion  (2017:  USD  1,133  billion),  or  35.8%  (2017: 
34.7%), of our total invested assets. Our core SI assets increased 
to USD 313 billion (2017: USD 182 billion), representing 10.1% 
(2017:  5.6%)  of  our  total  invested  assets.  Core  SI  products 
involve a strict and diligent asset selection process through either 
exclusions (of companies / sectors from the portfolio where the 
companies  are  not  aligned  to  an  investor’s  values)  or  positive 
selections (such as best-in-class, thematic or ESG integration and 
impact investing).

→ Refer to the ”Our businesses” section of this report for more 
information on how individual business divisions incorporate 

sustainability into their approach

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Climate action
We  believe  the  transition  to  a  low-carbon  economy  is  vital  and 
we  are  focused  on  supporting  our  clients  in  preparing  for 
success 
increasingly  carbon-constrained  world.  We 
implement our climate strategy in four different ways: 
– by seeking to protect our assets from climate change risks; 
– by  supporting  our  clients’  efforts  to  assess,  manage  and 

in  an 

protect themselves from climate-related risks; 

– by  mobilizing  private  and 

institutional  capital 

toward 
investments  that  facilitate  climate  change  mitigation  and 
adaptation, and by supporting the transition to a low-carbon 
economy  as  a  corporate  advisor  and  /  or  with  our  lending 
capacity; and 

– by  continuing  to  reduce  our  greenhouse  gas  emissions  and 

increase the firm’s share in renewable energy. 

We  regularly  report  on  the  implementation  of  our  climate 
strategy  and  follow  the  recommendations  on  climate-related 
disclosures provided by the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force 
on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

→   Refer to “Our climate strategy – taking action to support a low-

carbon economy” in the “Our Governance and principles” 

→ Refer to the “Sustainable investments” table in the “Our 

section of the GRI Document 2018 for our full climate-related 

clients” section of the GRI Document 2018 for more information 

disclosures 

on SI

Philanthropy – partnering with clients for good
We believe our clients can make a meaningful, and measurable, 
difference  for  their  chosen  causes  with  advice  from  our 
philanthropy  experts  and  programs  carefully  selected  through 
our  UBS  Optimus  Foundation.  We  increase  social  impact  by 
combining  our  expertise  with  capital  and  networks.  Together 
with  the  UBS  Optimus  Foundation,  our  experts  offer  clients 
unique  access 
innovation  and 
philanthropic  advice,  as  well  as  tailored  program  design,  co-
funding and co-development opportunities.

social  and 

financial 

to 

The  UBS  Optimus  Foundation  is  an  award-winning  grant-
making  foundation  that  helps  our  clients  use  their  wealth  to 
drive  positive  and  sustainable  social  change  for  children.  The 
Foundation  connects  clients  with  inspiring  entrepreneurs,  new 
technologies  and  proven  models  that  make  a  measureable 
difference to the world’s most vulnerable children. In 2018, the 
Foundation’s work helped improve the well-being of 2.8 million 
children globally. 

→ Refer to www.ubs.com/optimus for more information

Environmental and social risk 
We  consider  environmental  and  social  risk  (ESR)  management 
critical  to  our  sustainability  strategy.  Our  comprehensive  ESR 
framework governs client and supplier relationships and applies 
firm-wide  to  all  activities,  meets  the  highest  industry  standards 
(as recognized by ESG ratings) and is integrated in management 
practices and control principles. 

We  have  set  ESR  standards  pertaining  to  environmental  and 
human  rights  topics  in  product  development,  investments, 
financing  and  supply  chain  management.  We  have  identified 
certain  controversial  activities  that  we  will  not  engage  in  at  all, 
or  only  under  stringent  criteria.  As  part  of  this  process,  we 
engage  with  clients  and  suppliers  to  better  understand  their 
processes  and  policies,  and  to  explore  how  any  environmental 
and social risks may be mitigated. 

→ Refer to the GRI Document 2018 for a full description of our ESR 

management and framework 

Community investment
We recognize that our long-term success depends on the health 
and  prosperity of the  communities  of which  we  are  a part. We 
seek to redress disadvantages through long-term investments in 
education  and  entrepreneurship.  We  provide  strategic  financial 
commitments  and  targeted  employee  volunteering  to  drive 
change.

→ Refer to the “Our communities” section of the GRI Document 

2018 for more information

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Aims and progress 

We work with a long-term focus on providing appropriate returns to all of our stakeholders in a responsible manner. To underline 
our commitment, we provide transparent targets and report on progress made against them wherever possible. In 2018, we made 
good progress in delivering against the Group aims.

WWe aim to be

OOur progress 

AA leader in sustainable investing (SI) for private and institutional clients 
as demonstrated by the size of UBS’s SI AuM, for which UBS has:
– set the ambition to double the penetration of core SI assets by the end 

of 2020, from 5.6% (USD 182 billion) of our total invested assets at the 
end of 20171; and

– set a target of directing USD 5 billion of client assets into new impact 

investments for the SDGs by the end of 2021.

AA recognized innovator and thought leader in philanthropy as shown by the 
engagement with our key stakeholders and our work to support positive 
social impact, for which UBS aims to:
– achieve 40% of employees volunteering by the end of 2020, of which 

40% of volunteer hours will be skills based; and

– pioneer new ways to bring substantial funding to the SDGs and 

substantially increase donations to the UBS Optimus Foundation to 
improve the well-being of vulnerable children. 

AAn industry leader in sustainability by retaining favorable positions in key 
environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings and driving 
optimization in areas that are important to ESG investors.

– The penetration of core SI assets increased to 10.1% (USD 313 billion) 

of our total invested assets in 2018, a 72% increase over 2017 
(USD 182 billion).1, 2

– USD 1.9 billion of client assets were directed into SDG-related impact 

investments3.

– 36% of our global workforce volunteered and 45% of the volunteer 

hours were skills based.4

– UBS Optimus Foundation: USD 66.6 million in donations raised; 

USD 81.8 million grants approved; well-being of 2.8 million children 
globally improved; three Development Impact Bonds in education and 
health care launched. 

– UBS maintained its industry leadership in the Dow Jones Sustainability 

Indices (DJSI).

– MSCI ESG Research upgraded UBS to an AA rating.
– Sustainalytics ranked UBS an industry leader. 
– CDP awarded UBS a position on the Climate A List.

1 Core SI are SI products that involve a strict and diligent asset selection process through either exclusions (of companies/sectors from the portfolio where the companies are not aligned to an investor’s values) or 
positive selections (such as best-in-class, thematic or ESG integration and impact investing). Refer to the “Sustainable investments” table in the ”Our clients” section of the GRI Document 2018.     2 The increase in 
core SI assets was mainly driven by the ESG integration strategy of Asset Management. Refer to the “Sustainable investments” table in the “Our clients” section of the GRI Document 2018.     3 Strategies, where the 
investment has the intention to generate measurable environmental and social impact alongside a financial return.    4 Refer to the “Our communities” section in the GRI Document 2018.

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As a financial services provider based in Switzerland, UBS is subject 
to  the  consolidated  supervision  of  the  Swiss  Financial  Market 
Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Our entities are also regulated and 
supervised by the authorities in each of the countries where they 
conduct  business.  Through  UBS  AG  and  UBS  Switzerland  AG, 
which  are  licensed  as  banks  in  Switzerland,  the  Group  may 
engage in a full range of financial services activities in Switzerland 
and  abroad,  including  personal  banking,  commercial  banking, 
investment banking and asset management. 

As a global systemically important bank (G-SIB), as designated 
by the Financial Stability Board, and a systemically relevant bank 
(SRB)  in  Switzerland,  we  are  subject  to  stricter  regulatory 
requirements and supervision than most other Swiss banks. The 
significant  changes  to  financial  regulation  after  the  financial 
crisis in 2008 have had a material effect on how we conduct our 
business and have required significant investment.

→ Refer to the “Our evolution” section of this report for more 

information

→ Refer to the “Regulatory and legal developments” and “Risk 

factors” sections of this report for more information

Regulation and supervision in Switzerland

Supervision
UBS  Group  AG  and  its  subsidiaries  are  subject  to  consolidated 
supervision by FINMA under the Swiss Federal Law on Banks and 
Savings Banks (Swiss Banking Act) and related ordinances, which 
impose,  among  other  requirements,  minimum  standards  for 
capital,  liquidity,  risk  concentration  and  internal  organization. 
FINMA  fulfills  its  statutory  supervisory  responsibilities  through 
is 
licensing, 
responsible for prudential supervision and mandates audit firms to 
perform  regulatory  audits  and  other  supervisory  tasks  on  its 
behalf.

regulation,  monitoring  and  enforcement. 

It 

Capital adequacy and liquidity regulation
As  an  internationally  active  Swiss  SRB,  we  are  subject  to  capital 
and  total  loss-absorbing  capacity  requirements,  which  are  based 
on both risk-weighted assets and leverage ratio denominator and 
are among the most stringent in the world. Furthermore, we are 
subject to shorter-term liquidity coverage ratio rules, and following 
the introduction of the net stable funding ratio in Switzerland, we 
will be subject to longer-term minimum funding requirements.
→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 
more information on the Swiss SRB framework and the Swiss 

too big to fail requirements

→ Refer to “Assets and liquidity management” in the “Treasury 
management” section of this report for more information on 

liquidity coverage ratio requirements 

Resolution planning and resolvability
The  Swiss  Banking  Act  and  related  ordinances  provide  FINMA 
with intervention powers to resolve a failing financial institution, 
including  UBS  Group  AG,  UBS  AG  and  UBS  Switzerland  AG. 
These measures may be triggered when thresholds are breached 
and  allow  FINMA  considerable  discretion 
in  determining 
whether,  when  or  in  what  manner  to  exercise  such  powers.  In 
case of impending insolvency, FINMA may impose more onerous 
requirements  on  UBS,  including  limiting  payment  of  dividends 
and  interest,  as  well  as  measures  to  alter  our  legal  structure 
(e.g.,  to  separate  lines  of  business  into  dedicated  entities,  with 
limits  on  our  intra-Group  funding  and  intra-Group  guarantees) 
or  to  reduce  business  risk  in  some  manner.  The  Swiss  Banking 
Act  allows  FINMA  to  extinguish  or  convert  to  common  equity 
the liabilities of the Group in connection with its resolution. 

Swiss too big to fail provisions require Swiss SRBs to establish 
an emergency plan that shows how Swiss systemically important 
functions  can  be  maintained  in  a  crisis.  In  response  to  these 
requirements  in  Switzerland,  and  to  similar  requirements  in 
other  jurisdictions,  UBS  –  in  close  cooperation  with  its  main 
resolution authorities under the lead of FINMA – has developed 
recovery plans and resolution strategies to manage a crisis. UBS 
has  also  developed  plans  for  restructuring  or  winding  down 
businesses if the firm could not be stabilized by other means. In 
recent  years,  we  have  invested  significantly  in  making  UBS 
simpler from a structural, financial and operational perspective.

Regulation and supervision outside Switzerland

Regulation and supervision in the US
In  the  US,  UBS  is  subject  to  regulation  and  supervision  by  the 
Board  of  Governors  of  the  Federal  Reserve  System  (Federal 
Reserve  Board)  under  a  number  of  laws.  UBS  Group  AG  and 
UBS AG  are  both  subject  to  the  Bank  Holding  Company  Act, 
under which the Federal Reserve Board has supervisory authority 
over  the  US  operations  of  both  UBS  Group  AG  and  UBS  AG. 
UBS’s US operations are also subject to oversight by the Federal 
Reserve  Board’s  Large 
Institution  Supervision  Coordinating 
Committee. 

In  addition  to  being  a  financial  holding  company  under  the 
Bank Holding Company Act, UBS AG maintains several branches 
and  representative  offices  in  the  US,  which  are  authorized  and 
supervised  by  the  Office  of  the  Comptroller  of  the  Currency. 
UBS AG  is  registered  as  a  swap  dealer  with  the  Commodity 
Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and we expect to register as 
a  security-based  swap  dealer  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission (SEC) when such registration becomes required.

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Anti-money laundering and anti-corruption

Combating money laundering and terrorist financing has been a 
major  focus  of  government  policies  relating  to  financial 
institutions  in  recent  years.  The  US  Bank  Secrecy  Act  and  other 
laws and regulations applicable to UBS require the maintenance 
of  effective  policies,  procedures  and  controls  to  detect,  prevent 
and  report  money  laundering  and  terrorist  financing,  and  to 
verify  the  identity  of  our  clients.  Failure  to  maintain  and 
implement  adequate  programs  to  prevent  money  laundering 
and  terrorist  financing  could  result  in  significant  legal  and 
reputation risk. 

In  addition,  we  are  subject  to  laws  and  regulations,  in 
jurisdictions  in  which  we  operate,  prohibiting  corrupt  or  illegal 
payments  to  government  officials  and  others,  including  the  US 
Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act  and  the  UK  Bribery  Act.  We 
maintain  policies,  procedures  and  internal  controls  intended  to 
comply with these regulations.

Data protection

We are subject to regulations concerning the use and protection 
of  customer,  employee,  and  other  personal  and  confidential 
information.  This  includes  provisions  under  Swiss  law,  the  EU 
General  Data  Protection  Regulation  (GDPR)  –  which  provides 
significant new data protection – and laws of other jurisdictions.

If  implemented  as  proposed,  we  will  become  subject  to  the 
revised  Swiss  data  protection  law  (Swiss  Federal  Act  on  Data 
Protection),  which  seeks  to 
improve  data  protection  for 
individuals  by  enhancing  the  transparency  and  accountability 
rules  for  companies  processing  data,  among  other  measures. 
This  would  align  Swiss  data  regulation  with  revised  European 
legislation,  including  the  GDPR,  and  is  intended  to  ensure  the 
equivalence necessary for the continued cross-border transmission 
of data. We expect the revised law to take effect in 2019.

→ Refer to the “Risk factors” section of this report for more 

information on regulatory change

Our strategy, business model and environment
Regulation and supervision

UBS  Americas  Holding  LLC  –  the  intermediate  holding 
company  for  our  non-branch  operations  in  the  US,  as  required 
under  the  Dodd-Frank  Act  – 
is  subject  to  requirements 
established  by  the  Federal  Reserve  Board  related  to  risk-based 
capital, liquidity, the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review 
stress  testing  and  capital  planning  process,  resolution  planning 
and governance.

UBS  Bank  USA,  a  Federal  Deposit  Insurance  Corporation-
licensed  and 
institution  subsidiary, 

is 

insured  depository 
regulated by state regulators in Utah. 

UBS Financial Services Inc., UBS Securities LLC and several other 
US subsidiaries are subject to regulation by a number of different 
government  agencies  and  self-regulatory  organizations,  including 
the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the CFTC, the 
Municipal  Securities  Rulemaking  Board  and  national  securities 
exchanges, depending on the nature of their business.

Regulation and supervision in the UK
Our  regulated  operations  in  the  UK  are  mainly  subject  to  the 
authority  of  the  Prudential  Regulation  Authority  (PRA),  which  is 
part  of  the  Bank  of  England,  and  the  Financial  Conduct 
Authority (FCA). We are also subject to the rules of the London 
Stock Exchange and other securities and commodities exchanges 
of which UBS AG is a member.

UBS  AG  and  UBS  Europe  SE  have  UK-registered  branches  in 
London.  UBS  AG  London  Branch  serves  as  a  global  booking 
center  for  our  Investment  Bank.  In  addition,  our  regulated 
subsidiaries  in  the  UK  that  provide  asset  management  services 
are authorized and regulated mainly by the FCA, with one entity 
being also subject to the authority of the PRA.

transferred 

Regulation and supervision in Germany
With the transfer and merger of certain UBS Limited businesses 
into  UBS’s  German-incorporated  subsidiary  UBS  Europe  SE, 
headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, supervision of UBS Europe 
the  German  Federal  Financial 
SE  was 
Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to the European Central Bank. The 
entity  is  subject  to  EU  and  German  laws  and  regulation.  UBS 
Europe  SE  has  branches  in  Austria,  Denmark,  France,  Italy, 
Luxembourg, 
the  Netherlands,  Poland,  Spain,  Sweden, 
Switzerland,  and  the  UK,  and  is  subject  to  conduct  supervision 
by authorities in all these countries.

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TBTF framework in Switzerland
In November 2018, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a revision 
of  the  Capital  Adequacy  Ordinance  (CAO),  which  features  the 
following elements: (i) gone concern capital requirements for the 
three  Swiss  domestic  systemically  important  banks  were  set  at 
40% of the going concern capital requirements already in force; 
(ii)  a  risk-weighting  approach  was  introduced  for  the  treatment 
their 
important  banks’  participations 
of 
subsidiaries;  and 
(iii)  group  entities  that  provide  services 
necessary  for  the  continuation  of  a  bank’s  business  processes, 
including  UBS  Business  Solutions  AG,  will  now  be  subject  to 
the  Swiss  Financial  Market 
consolidated  supervision  by 
Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
The  Federal  Council 

initiate  a  separate 
consultation in the first half of 2019 regarding potential revisions 
to  the  gone  concern  capital  requirements  at  legal  entity  level  for 
the two Swiss global systemically important banks, including UBS.

is  expected  to 

in 

issued  by 

Separately, in December 2018, the Swiss Parliament approved 
changes  to  the  tax  treatment  of  too  big  to  fail  (TBTF) 
instruments 
the  holding  companies  of  Swiss 
systemically important banks. The new law aims to eliminate the 
additional  tax  burden  imposed  on  systemically  important  banks 
as  a  result  of  required  issuances  of  TBTF  instruments  at  the 
holding  company  level.  In  March  2019,  the  Federal  Council 
determined that the rule would enter into force retroactively as 
of  1  January  2019.  Going  forward,  we  will  issue  new  loss-
absorbing  additional  tier 1  capital  instruments  and  total  loss-
absorbing capacity (TLAC)-eligible senior unsecured debt directly 
out of UBS Group AG. We also expect UBS Group AG to assume 
outstanding  capital  and  debt  instruments  that  were  previously 
issued  by  UBS  Group  Funding  (Switzerland)  AG  as  a  means  of 
managing the aforementioned tax burden.

Consultation on ordinance specifying FinSA
In October 2018, the Swiss government initiated a consultation 
on,  among  other 
items,  the  proposed  Financial  Services 
Ordinance  (FinSO),  which  would  specify  the  details  of  the 
Financial  Services  Act  (FinSA).  The  act  will  come  into  force  on 
1 January 2020, as would the ordinances.

FinSO, together with FinSA and the Financial Institutions Act 
(FinIA), would introduce new investor protection rules, including 
and  documentation 
significantly 
requirements.  We  have  begun  preparing  for  implementation  of 
the new rules.

information 

enhanced 

EU equivalence for Swiss trading venues
In December 2018, the European Commission (EC) extended its 
equivalence  decision  for  Swiss  trading  venues  by  six  months, 
until  the  end  of  June  2019.  The  EC  has  stated  that  any  further 
extension of its equivalence decision will be contingent upon the 
Federal Council’s endorsement of a framework agreement.

If the EC does not extend recognition of Switzerland’s trading 
venues  beyond  June  2019,  the  Swiss  contingency  measure, 
which  was  adopted  by  the  Swiss  Federal  Council  in  November 
2018,  would  come  into  effect.  The  measure  would  introduce  a 
new  Swiss  standard  recognizing  non-EU  foreign  trading  venues 
that  admit  Swiss  shares  to  trading,  but  disallowing  trading  in 
Swiss shares on EU trading venues. We would then be required 
to  significantly  alter  our  trading  arrangements,  for  which  UBS 
has  taken  the  appropriate  preparations.  We  expect  that  EU 
trading venues would comply with the Swiss measure, resulting 
in  a  shift  of  liquidity  in  shares  issued  in  Switzerland  from  EU 
trading venues to Swiss trading venues.

Automatic exchange of information
In  September  2018,  as  a  consequence  of  the  automatic 
exchange  of  information  (AEI)  introduced  in  Switzerland  as  of 
1 January 2017, financial data was exchanged for the first time 
with the first 36 partner states to have signed an agreement for 
information  exchange.  On  1  January  2018,  an  additional 
41 countries  were  added  to  Switzerland’s  network  of  AEI 
partner  states.  Financial  data  is  expected  to  be  exchanged  with 
them  for  the  first  time  in  2019.  Before  the  first  transmission, 
these jurisdictions will be subject to a mandatory review by the 
Federal  Council  to  ensure  compliance  with  data  exchange 
requirements.  On  1  January  2019,  the  Swiss  Parliament 
approved  the  introduction  of  the  AEI  with  another  89  partner 
states,  out  of  a  total  of  107  states  that  have  committed  to 
implementing the AEI. In December 2018, the Swiss government 
launched  a  consultation  on  AEI  implementation  with  the 
remaining 18 partner states.

We have experienced outflows of cross-border client assets in 
connection  with  the  AEI,  as  well  as  with  other  changes  in  tax 
regimes or their enforcement.

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In  April  2018,  the  Swiss  Federal  Council  adopted  the  national 
strategy  for  Switzerland’s  protection  against  cyber  risks  for 
2018-2022.  The 
is  deemed  a  critical 
infrastructure  and  will  be  required  to  implement  measures  to 
strengthen  its  resilience  in  terms  of  cybersecurity  and  further 
enhance  its  cooperation  with  relevant  public-sector  bodies  as  a 
result of the national strategy. 

financial 

sector 

Also  in  April  2018,  the  European  Central  Bank  (ECB) 
consulted  on  its  cyber  resilience  oversight  expectations  for 
financial  market  infrastructures  (FMIs)  and  banks,  based  on 
global  guidance  by  the  Committee  on  Payments  and  Market 
Infrastructures  and  the  International  Organization  of  Securities 
Commissions,  aiming  to  address  fragmentation  of  approaches, 
but  stop  short  of  imposing  a  single  set  of  standards.  In 
December  2018,  the  ECB  finalized  the  FMI  cyber  resilience 
oversight  expectations,  thus  providing  FMIs  with  detailed  steps 
on  how  to  operationalize  the  guidance  and  reflecting  the 
feedback  from  the  consultation,  in  particular  on  the  need  for 
harmonization  across  different 
jurisdictions  and  among 
regulators to reduce the current fragmentation. 

In November 2018, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) finalized 
its  Cyber  Lexicon,  which  comprises  a  set  of  approximately 
50 core terms related to cybersecurity and cyber resilience in the 
financial  sector.  The  lexicon  is  intended  to  support  the  work  of 
the  FSB,  standard-setting  bodies,  authorities  and  private-sector 
participants.

In  addition,  in  July  2018,  the  UK  Prudential  Regulation 
Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published 
a  joint  discussion  paper  on  an  approach  to  improve  the 
operational  resilience  of  FMIs.  Among  other  things,  the  paper 
envisages  that  boards  and  senior  management  can  achieve 
better  standards  of  operational  resilience  through  increased 
focus  on  setting,  monitoring  and  testing  specific 
impact 
tolerances  for  key  business  services.  Separately,  the  Basel 
Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) confirmed in its June 
2018  update  on  the  2018–2019  work  program  that  cyber  risk 
and operational resilience remain priorities.

Our strategy, business model and environment
Regulatory and legal developments

tax 

treatment 

Adoption of Swiss corporate tax reform
In  September  2018,  the  Swiss  Parliament  adopted  corporate  tax 
reform  measures,  previously  known  as  Tax  Proposal  17,  that 
abolish  preferential  corporate 
for  holding 
companies and introduce a series of tax measures aligned to the 
Organisation  for  Economic  Co-operation  and  Development 
(OECD)  standards  to  maintain  Switzerland’s  competitiveness  as  a 
business  location.  The  measures  include  an  optional  relief  on 
capital tax that compensates for the proposed elimination of the 
current preferential holding company capital tax rate. In addition, 
the  cantonal  share  of  direct  federal  tax  revenue  would  increase, 
giving  the  cantons  leeway  to  reduce  their  cantonal  corporate 
income tax rate. The popular vote will take place on 19 May 2019 
and,  if  the  vote  is  successful,  the  reform  will  enter  into  force  on 
1 January  2020.  The  changes  would  increase  our  tax  liability  in 
Switzerland by a modest amount, which we expect to be largely 
offset by the changes in cantonal tax rates, if enacted.

Revision of AML regulation in Switzerland
In June 2018, the Swiss Federal Council initiated a consultation 
on  amendments  to  the  Anti-Money  Laundering  Act,  aiming  to 
implement the recommendations from the Financial Action Task 
Force’s  Mutual  Evaluation  Report  of  Switzerland.  The 
consultation  proposes  changes  to  enhance  due  diligence 
obligations for certain services, beneficial owner verification, and 
monitoring and reporting of suspicious activities.

Implementation  of  these  amendments  may  require  changes 
to our client onboarding and ongoing compliance processes and 
may lead to increased costs. The precise effect on UBS depends 
on the final law, which is subject to parliamentary debate.

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NSFR implementation
In November 2018, the Swiss Federal Council announced that it 
would consider finalization of the net stable funding ratio (NSFR) 
requirement  at  the  end  of  2019.  The  NSFR  requirement,  as 
originally proposed in 2017, could result in a significant increase 
in long-term funding requirements on a legal entity level.

In  the  EU,  the  political  agreement  on  the  Risk  Reduction 
Measures  package  implies  implementation  of  the  NSFR  in  the 
first  half  of  2021.  This 
is  expected  to  apply  at  both 
consolidated  and  legal  entity  level,  with  the  possibility  for 
cross-border  waivers  at  the  legal  entity  level.  There  will  be  a 
four-year  transitional  period  during  which  certain  derivatives, 
repurchase  and  reverse  repurchase  agreements  will  receive 
lower  required  stable  funding  factors.  UBS’s  EU  entities  are 
expected  to  be  within  the  scope  of  the  NSFR  requirements, 
although at Group consolidated level UBS will be subject to the 
Swiss NSFR requirements, once implemented.

In  the  United  States,  the  US  Department  of  Treasury  in  its 
June  2017  Core  Principles  report  recommended  delaying  the 
implementation  of  the  NSFR  until  it  can  be  appropriately 
the  proposal  has  been 
calibrated  and  assessed.  While 
outstanding  for  over  two  years,  representatives  of  the  US 
banking agencies have not indicated how this will be achieved, 
though  comments  provided  earlier  in  2018  indicated  that  the 
proposal  was  near  finalization.  While  recent  tailoring  of 
prudential  standards  has  indicated  which  US  bank  holding 
companies  would  be  subject  to  the  final  rule,  including  a 
modified  approach,  it  has  not  been  clarified  for  US-based 
intermediate  holding  companies  of 
foreign  banks.  Any 
difference between the US implementation and that applied by 
other jurisdictions could present competitive challenges for non-
US banking organizations.

→ Refer to “Liabilities and funding management” in the “Treasury 
management” section of this report for more information on 

the NSFR

Adjustments to the market risk framework
In  January  2019,  the  Basel  Committee  published  final  revisions 
of  the  market  risk  framework,  which  followed  its  fundamental 
review  of  the  trading  book  and  will  serve  as  the  Pillar 1 
minimum  capital  requirement  as  of  1 January  2022.  The 
revisions  include  adjustments  to  the  risk  sensitivity  of  the 
standardized  approach  and  clarifications  on  the  scope  of 
application,  amendments 
the 
standardized  approach  and  to  the  internal  models  approach,  in 
particular  to  the  profit  and  loss  attribution  test  and  the  non-
modelable risk factors. We are currently assessing any potential 
effect on UBS.

risk  sensitivity  of 

the 

to 

Pillar 3 disclosure requirements revised
In  December  2018,  the  BCBS  published  its  updated  Pillar 3 
disclosure  requirements,  completing  revisions  to  the  disclosure 
framework  started  earlier.  In  particular,  the  revision  reflects  the 
final  Basel III  standards  issued  in  December  2017.  In  addition, 
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asset  encumbrance  and,  if  required  by  national  supervisors  at 
the jurisdictional level, on capital distribution constraints.

The implementation deadline for the disclosure requirements 
related  to  Basel III  is  1  January  2022.  The  effective  date  for  the 
disclosure 
for  asset  encumbrance,  capital 
distribution constraints and the prudential treatment of problem 
assets is the end of 2020.

requirements 

Basel Committee developments on the leverage ratio
The  BCBS  consulted  on  a  targeted  and  limited  revision  of  the 
leverage  ratio’s  treatment  of  client-cleared  derivatives,  outlining 
three options, two of which would recognize initial margin offset 
and  could  lead  to  a  reduction  of  the  Group  leverage  ratio 
denominator  compared  with  Basel III  requirements.  The  BCBS  is 
ratio  disclosure 
also 
requirements to address leverage ratio window-dressing concerns, 
with proposed implementation no later than 1 January 2022.

consulting  on  additional 

leverage 

EU Risk Reduction Measures package
The  EU  institutions  reached  political  agreement  on  the  Risk 
Reduction Measure legislative package, which will incorporate a 
number  of  Basel  III  reforms  as  well  as  the  FSB  TLAC  standard 
into  EU  law.  The  agreement  remains  subject  to  final  technical 
adjustments.

The package includes an internal TLAC requirement calibrated 
at 90% of the full Pillar 1 level for material subsidiaries of non-
EU  global  systemically  important  banks.  UBS  Europe  SE  is  likely 
to fall within this definition and is therefore expected to attract 
an internal TLAC requirement.

The  measures  also  include  a  requirement  for  third-country 
banking  groups  with  more  than  EUR 40  billion  of  assets  to 
establish  an  intermediate  EU  parent  undertaking  (IPU).  This  will 
be subject to a three-year implementation period. We therefore 
expect implementation to be required by the first half of 2024. 
UBS  expects  to  be  within  the  scope  of  this  requirement  and  to 
implement the necessary measures to comply with it.

The European Commission (EC) is expected to introduce new 
legislation  by  mid-2020  to  turn  these  reporting  requirements 
into  binding  capital  requirements  following  finalization  of  the 
market  risk  standard.  We  therefore  expect  the  EU  to  introduce 
binding capital requirements later than the effective date of the 
revised Basel III standards. 

Finally,  the  measures  introduce  a  new  two-business-day  pre-
resolution  moratorium  tool,  in  addition  to  the  existing  tool 
established  in  the  EU  Bank  Recovery  and  Resolution  Directive. 
However, the rules as proposed will not permit the two tools to 
be used in combination, meaning the maximum length of a stay 
will  remain  two  business  days.  While  a  pre-resolution  tool 
diverges from international standards, the retention of the two-
business-day maximum limits the effect of this change.

The legislative package is expected to receive final approval in 
the  second  quarter  of  2019,  with  the  majority  of  the  measures 
being phased in from the first half of 2021.

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Regulatory and legal developments

Developments related to EU cross-border business
We  expect  finalization  of  the  EU  Investment  Firm  Review  (IFR) 
during  the  first  half  of  2019.  In  addition  to  amending  EU 
prudential  rules  for  investment  firms,  the  IFR  is  expected  to 
update the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) 
equivalence  framework.  The  final  rules,  once  agreed,  are  likely 
to  introduce  further  reporting  obligations  for  third-country 
headquartered firms such as UBS on services provided within the 
EU alongside a more granular focus on the equivalence of third-
country  rules  by  EU  regulators.  Depending  on  final  legislative 
discussions, it is possible that further restrictions on cross-border 
market  access  may  be  introduced.  We  are  monitoring  these 
developments  closely  to  determine  potential  effects  on  our 
business activities.

We  also  expect  finalization  of  revisions  to  the  European 
Market Infrastructure Regulation in the first half of 2019, which 
would  allow  the  EU  to  derecognize  systemic  third-country 
central  clearing  counterparties  (CCPs)  under  certain  conditions. 
Our EU-based entities, principally UBS Europe SE, can only hold 
exposures against those third-country CCPs that are recognized 
by  the  EU.  While  the  EU  is  putting  in  place  arrangements  to 
ensure  that,  in  the  event  of  a  no-deal  Brexit,  EU  firms  can 
continue  to  access  UK  CCPs  for  one  year,  we  have  developed 
contingency  plans  to  ensure  continuity  of  service  for  our  EU 
clients should these arrangements lapse after 12 months.

UK withdrawal from the EU
We  continue  to  prepare  for  the  UK  withdrawal  from  the  EU  in 
the expectation that the UK will leave the EU on 29 March 2019. 
Our plans are intended to ensure that we can continue to serve 
our clients in any scenario (including a scenario in which the UK 
leaves the EU without a binding withdrawal agreement). 

As the effective date of the UK’s withdrawal approaches, and 
given  the  political  challenges  of  the  UK  ratification  process,  it 
appears increasingly likely that any transition arrangements may 
be significantly limited in scope, since the withdrawal agreement 
may  only  be  agreed  close  to  the  exit  date,  if  at  all.  Equally,  it 
remains possible that the exit date may change.

On  1 March  2019,  the  previously  announced  combined  UK 
business  transfer  and  cross-border  merger  of  UBS  Limited  into 
took  place.  Former  clients  and  other 
UBS  Europe  SE 
counterparties of UBS Limited who can be serviced by UBS AG’s 
London Branch were migrated to UBS AG’s London Branch prior 
to the merger. As a result of this action, we expect no material 
effect  on  our  ability  to  serve  our  clients  as  a  result  of  the  UK’s 
withdrawal from the EU.

The EC has adopted an equivalence decision that permits the 
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to recognize 
UK-authorized  CCPs  such  that  they  may  continue  to  provide 
clearing  services  in  the  EU  for  one  year  in  a  no-deal  scenario, 
effective  from  30  March  2019.  ESMA  has  announced  that  it 
aims  to  adopt  the  recognition  decisions  ahead  of  29  March 
2019. Once in place, these decisions would allow us to maintain 
derivatives  exposures  to  UK  CCPs  in  UBS  Europe  SE  after  the 
UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

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Developments related to the transition away from IBOR
The  Swiss  National  Working  Group  on  Swiss  Franc  Reference 
Rates  (NWG)  suggested  a  fallback  clause  (defining  how  the 
client  interest  rate  is  calculated  under  Swiss  law  in  case  the 
London 
is  discontinued 
permanently),  to  be  used  in  retail  and  corporate  loans.  As  of  1 
November  2018,  all  of  our  new  three-year  LIBOR  mortgages 
include  a  fallback  clause.  Regarding  term  rate,  the  Swiss  NWG 
recommends using a compounded Swiss average rate overnight 
(SARON), wherever possible. 

Interbank  Offered  Rate 

(LIBOR) 

In December 2018, FINMA issued guidance on risks related to 
a  potential  replacement  of  the  interbank  offered  rates  (IBORs), 
outlining  legal  and  valuation  risks  as  well  as  risks  related  to 
operational readiness for supervised institutions.

In response to a request from UK regulators PRA and FCA in 
September  2018,  we  submitted  a  board-approved  summary  of 
our assessment of key risks relating to IBOR discontinuation and 
details of actions to mitigate those risks.

We  have  a  substantial  number  of  contracts  linked  to  IBORs. 
The  new  risk-free  alternative  reference  rates  do  not  currently 
provide  a  term  structure  and  will  therefore  require  a  change  in 
the  contractual  terms  of  products  currently  indexed  on  terms 
other  than  overnight.  We  have  established  a  cross-divisional, 
cross-regional  governance  structure  and  change  program  to 
address the scale and complexity of the transition.

EU Sustainable Finance Action Plan
In  March  2018,  the  EC  launched  a  Sustainable  Finance  Action 
Plan as the basis for a “greener” financial system in the form of 
10 action points. 

In  May  2018,  the  EC  adopted  the  first  set  of  measures 
implementing  several  key  points  announced  in  its  action  plan. 
This included a proposal for a taxonomy on sustainable finance, 
which  introduces  disclosure  obligations  on  how  institutional 
investors  and  asset  managers  integrate  environmental,  social 
and  governance  (ESG)  factors  in  their  risk  processes,  and  a 
proposal  to  create  a  new  category  of  benchmarks  comprising 
low  carbon  and  positive  carbon  impact  benchmarks,  which 
would  provide  investors  with  better  information  on  the  carbon 
footprint  of  their  investments.  Other  initiatives  include  seeking 
feedback  on  inclusions  of  ESG  considerations  into  the  advice 
that  investment  firms  and  insurance  distributors  offer  to 
individual clients.

We  are  committed  to  creating  long-term  positive  effects  for 
our  clients,  employees,  investors  and  society.  In  2015,  we 
established  a  cross-divisional  organization,  UBS  in  society,  to 
help  drive  capital  toward 
investments  that  support  the 
achievement  of  the  Sustainable  Development  Goals  and  the 
transition to a low-carbon economy.

→ Refer to “Society” in the “How we create value for our 

stakeholders” section of this report for more information on 

UBS in society

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Proposed BEAT regulations issued 
In  December  2018,  the  US  Department  of  Treasury  issued 
proposed  regulations  in  connection  with  the  base  erosion  and 
anti-abuse tax (BEAT), which was introduced into law as part of 
the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017. BEAT is calculated 
on  the  basis  of  modified  taxable  income  that  includes  an  add 
back  of  otherwise  tax-deductible  payments  made  by  a  US 
taxpayer to non-US-related parties. BEAT applies in a given year 
to the extent that it is higher than the regular federal corporate 
tax  for  that  same  year.  The  proposed  regulations  clarify  that 
payments made by a US entity to a non-US-related party are not 
subject  to  BEAT,  provided  the  income  from  such  payments  is 
either  taxable  in  the  hands  of  the  non-US-related  party  as  US 
effectively  connected  income  or  the  payment  relates  to  the  US 
minimum  mandatory  amount  of  TLAC  instruments.  Consistent 
with our previous guidance, and taking the proposed regulations 
into account, we do not expect to incur material BEAT expenses 
for the foreseeable future.

US Fed on tailoring of enhanced prudential standards
With  the  passage  of  the  Economic  Growth,  Regulatory  Relief 
and  Consumer  Protection  Act  (EGRRCPA)  in  May  2018,  the  US 
banking  agencies  were  required  to  implement  a  series  of 
reforms relative to Section 165 of the Dodd-Frank Act that most 
notably dealt with resolution planning and enhanced prudential 
standards.  While  EGRRCPA  was  targeted  at  US  bank  holding 
companies  and  their  subsidiary  banks,  the  US  regulators  have 
begun efforts that may extend similar reforms to foreign banks’ 
intermediate  holding  companies  operating  in  the  US.  Of  these 
reforms,  the  tailoring  of  enhanced  prudential  standards  is  the 
more important aspect. Such tailoring is expected to better align 
regulatory  requirements  such  as  capital  and  liquidity  risk 
management and stress testing processes with the risk profile of 
our  US-based  activities,  and  would  permit  a  more  efficient 
allocation of capital and funding resources to our US operations.

Proposal to introduce stress capital buffer
In  April  2018,  the  Federal  Reserve  Board  issued  a  proposal  to 
introduce  a  bank-specific  stress  capital  buffer  (SCB),  which 
would  replace  the  existing  capital  conservation  buffer  of  2.5% 
applicable  to  firms  subject  to  the  Comprehensive  Capital 
Analysis  and  Review  (CCAR)  and  would  be  applied  to  a  firm’s 
common equity tier 1 (CET1) and tier 1 leverage ratios based on 
the  higher  of  2.5%  or  the  difference  between  the  starting  and 
minimum  projected  capital  ratio  levels  over  the  nine-quarter 
projection  period  using  the  Federal  Reserve  Board’s  severely 
adverse scenario. Additionally, the Federal Reserve Board would 
no  longer  separately  make  quantitative  objections  to  a  covered 
firm’s capital plans. While Federal Reserve Board principals have 
publicly  expressed  views  that  certain  elements  of  the  proposal 
would be delayed, the Federal Reserve Board has not re-issued a 

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formal  communication  expressing  such.  Absent  any  further 
clarification on the proposal and planned tailoring of prudential 
standards  for  foreign  banks,  we  expect  UBS  Americas  Holding 
LLC, our US intermediate holding company, to be subject to the 
SCB  and  to  remain  a  covered  firm  under  the  Federal  Reserve 
Board’s CCAR program.

Duties to customers in the US
In April 2018, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 
proposed  a  new  regulation  and  interpretation  intended  to 
enhance  and  clarify  the  duties  of  brokers  and  investment 
advisors to retail customers. The proposals would require broker-
dealers  and  investment  advisors  to  provide  a  new  relationship 
summary  to  customers  describing  the  relationship  with  the 
customers,  the  services  offered,  standards  of  conduct,  fees  and 
costs, conflicts of interest and disciplinary information. The new 
regulation would apply to broker-dealers and would require they 
act in a customer’s best interest when making an investment or 
investment  strategy  recommendation  to  a  retail  investor.  The 
proposed 
certain  obligations  of 
clarifies 
investment  advisors  relating  to  acting  in  the  best  interest  of 
clients,  obtaining  best  execution  of  transactions,  providing 
ongoing  advice  and  monitoring,  and  disclosing  and  mitigating 
conflicts  of  interest.  The  proposed  requirements,  if  adopted, 
would apply to a large portion of Global Wealth Management’s 
businesses in the US.

interpretation 

The  proposals  overlap  with  the  US  Department  of  Labor’s 
(DOL)  fiduciary  rule,  which  would  have  applied  to  retirement 
accounts,  and  would  have  been  phased  in  through  2019.  The 
DOL  fiduciary  rule  was  invalidated  by  a  US  court  of  appeals  in 
March 2018.

rule 

limit 

(SCCL) 

to  mitigate 

Single-counterparty credit limits
In  June  2018,  the  Federal  Reserve  Board  finalized  the  single-
counterparty  credit 
the 
concentrations of risk between large banking organizations and 
their  counterparties  from  undermining  financial  stability.  The 
rule will become effective in 2020. Under the rule, foreign banks 
with US banking operations and USD 250 billion or more in total 
global  assets  would  be  subject  to  the  SCCL  framework  relative 
to their combined US operations and their intermediate holding 
companies  (IHC)  greater  than  USD 50  billion.  With  respect  to 
UBS’s  combined  US  operations,  the  rule  allows  for  compliance 
with  the  SCCL  rule  with  respect  to  its  combined  US  operations 
by certifying to the Federal Reserve Board that it complies with a 
comparable home country regime, which for UBS would be the 
FINMA  Circular  “Risk  diversification  –  banks,”  which  entered 
into force on 1 January 2019. For its IHC, UBS would be subject 
to a limit of aggregate net credit exposure to a counterparty of 
25% of the IHC’s total regulatory capital plus the balance of its 
loan loss reserves not included in tier 2 capital. The IHC currently 
does  not  have  any  counterparty  exposures  that  would  exceed 
the required threshold.

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Risk factors

Risk factors

Certain  risks,  including  those  described  below,  may  affect  our 
ability to execute our strategy or our business activities, financial 
condition, results of operations and prospects. We are inherently 
exposed to multiple risks, many of which may become apparent 
only with the benefit of hindsight. As a result, risks that we do 
not  consider  to  be  material  or  of  which  we  are  not  currently 
aware  could  also  adversely  affect  us.  The  order  of  presentation 
of the risk factors below does not indicate the likelihood of their 
occurrence or the potential magnitude of their consequences.

Market and macroeconomic risks

Performance in the financial services industry is affected by 
market conditions and the macroeconomic climate
Our  businesses  are  materially  affected  by  market  and 
macroeconomic  conditions.  Adverse  changes  in  interest  rates, 
credit  spreads,  securities  prices,  market  volatility  and  liquidity, 
foreign  exchange  rates,  commodity  prices,  and  other  market 
fluctuations, as well as changes in investor sentiment, can affect 
our earnings and ultimately our financial and capital positions. 

A  market  downturn  and  weak  macroeconomic  conditions 
can  be  precipitated  by  a  number  of  factors, 
including 
geopolitical events, changes in monetary or fiscal policy, trade 
imbalances,  natural  disasters,  pandemics,  civil  unrest,  acts  of 
violence,  war  or  terrorism.  Macroeconomic  and  political 
developments can have unpredictable and destabilizing effects 
financial  markets  are  global  and  highly 
and,  because 
interconnected,  even  local  and  regional  events  can  have 
widespread  effects  well  beyond  the  countries  in  which  they 
occur.  Moreover,  if  individual  countries  impose  restrictions  on 
cross-border  payments  or  other  exchange  or  capital  controls, 
or change their currency (for example, if one or more countries 
should  leave  the  eurozone),  we  could  suffer  losses  from 
enforced  default  by  counterparties,  be  unable  to  access  our 
own assets, or be unable to effectively manage our risks.

We could be materially affected if a crisis develops, regionally 
or  globally,  as  a  result  of  disruptions  in  markets  as  a  result  of 
macroeconomic  or  political  developments,  or  as  a  result  of  the 
failure  of  a  major  market  participant.  Over  time,  our  strategic 
plans  have  become  more  heavily  dependent  on  our  ability  to 
generate  growth  and  revenue  in  emerging  markets,  including 
China,  causing  us  to  be  more  exposed  to  the  risks  associated 
with such markets.

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We  have  material  exposures  to  a  number  of  markets,  and 
our  businesses  have  regional  exposures  and  concentrations 
that  differ 
from  certain  of  our  peers.  Global  Wealth 
Management  derives  revenues  from  all  the  principal  regions, 
but has a greater concentration in Asia than many peers and a 
substantial  presence  in  the  US,  unlike  many  European  peers. 
The  Investment  Bank’s  Equities  business  is  more  heavily 
weighted  to  Europe  and  Asia  than  our  peers,  and  within  this 
business  its  derivatives  business  is  more  heavily  weighted  to 
in 
structured  products  for  wealth  management  clients, 
particular  with  European  and  Asian  underlyings.  Our 
performance  may  therefore  be  more  affected  by  political, 
economic  and  market  developments  in  these  regions  and 
businesses than some other financial service providers.

A decrease in business and client activity and market volumes, 
for example, as a result of significant market volatility, adversely 
affects transaction fees, commissions and margins, particularly in 
Global  Wealth  Management  and  the  Investment  Bank,  as  we 
experienced  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2018  and  in  2016.  A 
market  downturn  is  likely  to  reduce  the  volume  and  valuations 
of  assets  that  we  manage  on  behalf  of  clients,  which  would 
reduce  recurring  fee  income  that  is  charged  based  on  invested 
asset and performance-based fees in Asset Management. Such a 
downturn may also cause a decline in the value of assets that we 
own and account for as investments or trading positions. On the 
other  hand,  reduced  market  liquidity  or  volatility  may  limit 
trading  opportunities  and  may  therefore  reduce  transaction-
based fees and may also impede our ability to manage risks.

In  addition,  the  implementation  of  the  expected  credit  loss 
(ECL) regime, as required by IFRS 9, is intended to result in fewer 
pro-cyclical  charges  for  credit  impairment  by  ensuring  that 
impairment  charges  would  be  recognized  earlier  through 
anticipating  a  downturn  using  appropriate  forward-looking 
measures and, conversely, an expected positive development once 
the  trough  of  a  downturn  has  been  reached.  There  is  a  material 
risk  that  these  expectations  will  not  materialize,  and  that  ECL 
under  IFRS 9  will  prove  to  be  pro-cyclical.  Provision  requirements 
under  IFRS 9  may  in  practice  increase  rapidly  at  the  onset  of  an 
economic  downturn  as  a  result  of  higher  levels  of  credit 
impairment (stage 3) as well as higher ECL from stages 1 and 2, 
only  gradually  diminishing  once  the  economic  outlook  improves. 
Substantial  increases  in  ECL  could  exceed  expected  loss  for 
regulatory  capital  purposes  and  adversely  affect  our  common 
equity tier 1 (CET1) capital and regulatory capital ratios. The effect 
of  pro-cyclical  ECL  requirements  will  be  assessed  in  our  stress 
testing outputs.

We are exposed to the credit risk of our clients, trading 
counterparties and other financial institutions
Credit risk is an integral part of many of our activities, including 
lending,  underwriting  and  derivatives  activities.  Failure  to 
properly  assess  and  manage  credit  risk  or  adverse  economic  or 
market  conditions  may  lead  to  impairments  and  defaults  on 
credit  exposures.  Losses  may  be  exacerbated  by  declines  in  the 
value  of  collateral  securing  loans  and  other  exposures.  In  our 
prime  brokerage,  securities  finance  and  Lombard 
lending 
businesses  we  extend  substantial  amounts  of  credit  against 
securities  collateral,  the  value  or  liquidity  of  which  may  decline 
rapidly. Our Swiss mortgage and corporate lending portfolios are 
a large part of our overall lending. We are therefore exposed to 
the  risk  of  adverse  economic  developments  in  Switzerland, 
including the strength of the Swiss franc and its effect on Swiss 
exports,  prevailing  negative  interest  rates  by  the  Swiss  National 
Bank,  economic  conditions  within  the  eurozone  or  the  EU,  and 
the  evolution  of  agreements  between  Switzerland  and  the  EU 
and  European  Economic  Area,  which  represent  Switzerland’s 
largest export market.

The aforementioned developments have in the past affected, 
and  going  forward  could  materially  affect,  our  overall  financial 
performance  and  the  financial  performance  of  our  individual 
businesses.

Market conditions and fluctuations may have a 
detrimental effect on our profitability, capital strength, 
liquidity and funding position

Low and negative interest rates in Switzerland and the eurozone 
have negatively affected our net interest income
A  continuing  low  or  negative  interest  rate  environment  may 
further  erode  interest  margins  and  adversely  affect  the  net 
interest income generated by the Personal & Corporate Banking 
and Global Wealth Management businesses. Our performance is 
also  affected  by  the  cost  of  maintaining  the  high-quality  liquid 
assets  required  to  cover  regulatory  outflow  assumptions 
embedded in the liquidity coverage ratio.

The  Swiss  National  Bank  permits  Swiss  banks  to  make 
deposits  up  to  a  threshold  at  zero  interest.  Any  reduction  in  or 
limitations  on  the  use  of  this  exemption  from  the  otherwise 
applicable negative interest rates could exacerbate the effect of 
negative interest rates in Switzerland. Low and negative interest 
rates  may  also  affect  customer  behavior  and  hence  our  overall 
balance  sheet  structure.  Mitigating  actions  that  we  have  taken, 
or  may  take  in  the  future,  such  as  the  introduction  of  selective 
deposit  fees  or  minimum  lending  rates,  have  resulted  and  may 
further  result  in  the  loss  of  customer  deposits  (a  key  source  of 
funding for us), net new money outflows and a declining market 
share in our Swiss lending business.

Our  shareholders’  equity  and  capital  are  also  affected  by 
changes  in  interest  rates.  In  particular,  the  calculation  of  our 

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Swiss  pension  plan’s  net  defined  benefit  assets  and  liabilities  is 
sensitive  to  the  discount  rate  applied  and  to  fluctuations  in  the 
value  of  pension  plan  assets.  Any  further  reduction  in  interest 
rates  may  lower  the  discount  rates  and  result  in  pension  plan 
deficits  as  a  result  of  the  long  duration  of  corresponding 
liabilities.  This  could  lead  to  a  corresponding  reduction  in  our 
equity and common equity tier 1 capital.

Currency fluctuation
We are subject to currency fluctuation risks. Effective 1 October 
2018,  the  functional  currency  of  UBS  Group  AG  and  UBS  AG’s 
Head Office in Switzerland has changed from Swiss francs to US 
dollars and the functional currency of UBS AG’s London Branch 
operations has changed from British pounds to US dollars. In line 
with these changes, we have changed the presentation currency 
of  UBS  Group  AG’s  and  UBS  AG’s  consolidated  financial 
statements  from  Swiss  francs  to  US  dollars  effective  from  our 
fourth  quarter  2018  reporting.  Although  this  change  reduces 
our exposure to currency fluctuation risks against Swiss francs, a 
substantial portion of our assets and liabilities are denominated 
in  currencies  other  than  the  US  dollar.  Accordingly,  changes  in 
foreign  exchange  rates  may  continue  to  adversely  affect  our 
profits, balance sheet and capital leverage and liquidity coverage 
ratios. 

In  order  to  hedge  our  CET1  capital  ratio,  our  CET1  capital 
must  have  foreign  currency  exposure,  which  leads  to  currency 
sensitivity. As a consequence, it is not possible to simultaneously 
fully hedge both the amount of capital and the capital ratio. Our 
change  to  the  US  dollar  as  our  presentation  currency  has 
reduced,  but  not  eliminated  the  exposure  of  our  CET1  capital 
and capital ratios to currency fluctuations.

Regulatory and legal risks

the  2007–2009 

Substantial changes in the regulation may adversely affect our 
businesses and our ability to execute our strategic plans
Fundamental  changes  in  the  laws  and  regulations  affecting 
financial  institutions  can  have  a  material  and  adverse  effect  on 
our  business.  Following 
financial  crisis, 
regulators and legislators have adopted a wide range of changes 
to  the  laws,  regulations  and  supervisory  frameworks  applicable 
to  banks.  The  changes  are  intended  to  address  the  perceived 
causes of the crisis and to limit the systemic risks posed by major 
financial  institutions.  They  have  caused  us  to  make  significant 
changes in our businesses, strategy and legal structure. We have 
moved  significant  operations 
improve 
resolvability  and  meet  other  regulatory  requirements,  and  this 
has  resulted  in  substantial  implementation  costs,  increased  our 
capital  and  funding  costs  and  reduced  operational  flexibility. 
Although many of the regulatory changes have been completed, 
some  continue  to  be  phased  in  over  time  or  require  further 
rulemaking or guidance for implementation, and other changes 
are still under consideration. 

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Risk factors

Notwithstanding attempts by regulators to align their efforts, 
the measures adopted or proposed differ significantly across the 
major  jurisdictions,  making  it  increasingly  difficult  to  manage  a 
global institution. Swiss regulatory changes with regard to such 
matters  as  capital  and  liquidity  have  often  proceeded  more 
quickly than those in other major jurisdictions, and Switzerland’s 
requirements  for  major  international  banks  are  among  the 
strictest  of  the  major  financial  centers.  This  could  put  Swiss 
banks such as UBS at a disadvantage when competing with peer 
financial  institutions  subject  to  more  lenient  regulation  or  with 
unregulated non-bank competitors.

transferred  substantially  all 

Banking  structure  and  activity  limitations:  We  have  made 
significant  changes  to  our  legal  and  operational  structure  to 
meet  legal  and  regulatory  requirements  and  expectations.  For 
example, we have transferred all of our US subsidiaries under a 
US  intermediate  holding  company  to  meet  US  regulatory 
requirements,  and  have 
the 
operations of Personal & Corporate Banking and Global Wealth 
Management booked in Switzerland to UBS Switzerland AG, to 
improve resolvability. These changes, particularly the transfer of 
operations to subsidiaries, require significant time and resources 
to  implement,  and  create  operational,  capital,  liquidity,  funding 
and  tax  inefficiencies.  In  addition,  they  may  increase  our 
aggregate  credit  exposure  to  counterparties  as  they  transact 
with multiple entities within the Group. Further, our operations 
in  subsidiaries  are  subject  to  local  capital,  liquidity,  stable 
funding, capital planning and stress testing requirements. These 
requirements  have  resulted  in  increased  capital  and  liquidity 
requirements in affected subsidiaries, which limit our operational 
flexibility  and  negatively  affects  our  ability  to  benefit  from 
synergies  between  business  units  and  to  distribute  earnings  to 
the Group.

We  have  incurred  substantial  costs  in  implementing  a 
compliance  and  monitoring  framework  in  connection  with  the 
Volcker  Rule  under  the  Dodd-Frank  Act  and  have  modified  our 
business activities both inside and outside the US to conform to 
the  Volcker  Rule’s  activity  limitations.  We  may  incur  additional 
costs  in  the  short  term  if  aspects  of  the  Volcker  Rule  are 
modified in ways that would require changes to the operation of 
our  Volcker  compliance  program,  even  if  those  changes  may 
reduce  the  long-term  burden  on  our  operations.  We  may  also 
become subject to other similar regulations substantively limiting 
the  types  of  activities  in  which  we  may  engage  or  the  way  we 
conduct our operations. 

Higher capital and total loss-absorbing capacity requirements 
increase our costs: As an internationally active Swiss systemically 
relevant  bank  (SRB),  we  are  subject  to  capital  and  total  loss-
absorbing  capacity  (TLAC)  requirements  that  are  among  the 
most stringent in the world.

We  expect  our  risk-weighted  assets  (RWA)  to  increase  in 
2019 as a result of changes in methodology and add-ons in the 
calculation  of  RWA,  as  well  as 
implementation  of  new 
accounting standards. Changes to international capital standards 
for banks recently adopted by the Basel Committee on Banking 
Supervision are expected to further increase our RWA when the 
standards are scheduled to become effective in 2022. 

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Resolvability and resolution and recovery planning: Under the 
Swiss too big to fail (TBTF) framework, we are required to put in 
place  viable  emergency  plans  to  preserve  the  operation  of 
systemically  important  functions  in  the  event  of  a  failure. 
Moreover,  under  this  framework  and  similar  regulations  in  the 
US, the UK, the EU and other jurisdictions in which we operate, 
we  are  required  to  prepare  credible  recovery  and  resolution 
plans  detailing  the  measures  that  would  be  taken  to  recover  in 
the  event  of  a  significant  adverse  event  or  to  wind  down  the 
Group or the operations in a host country through resolution or 
insolvency  proceedings.  If  a  recovery  or  resolution  plan  we 
produce 
is  determined  by  the  relevant  authority  to  be 
inadequate  or  not  credible,  relevant  regulation  may  permit  the 
authority to place limitations on the scope or size of our business 
in  that  jurisdiction,  or  oblige  us  to  hold  higher  amounts  of 
capital or liquidity or to change our legal structure or business in 
order to remove the relevant impediments to resolution.

The Swiss Banking Act and implementing ordinances provide 
the  Swiss  Financial  Market  Supervisory  Authority  (FINMA)  with 
significant  powers  to  intervene  in  order  to  prevent  a  failure  of, 
or  to  resolve,  a  failing  financial 
institution.  FINMA  has 
considerable  discretion  in  determining  whether,  when,  or  in 
what  manner  to  exercise  such  powers.  In  case  of  a  threatened 
insolvency,  FINMA  may  impose  more  onerous  requirements  on 
us,  including  restrictions  on  the  payment  of  dividends  and 
interest.  FINMA  could  also  directly  or  indirectly  require  us,  for 
example,  to  alter  our  legal  structure,  including  by  separating 
lines of business into dedicated entities, with limitations on intra-
Group  funding  and  certain  guarantees,  or  to  further  reduce 
business  risk  levels  in  some  manner.  FINMA  also  has  the  ability 
to  write  down  or  convert  into  common  equity  the  capital 
instruments and other liabilities of UBS Group AG, UBS AG and 
UBS Switzerland AG in connection with a resolution. 

and 

new 

pre-trade 

post-trade 

Substantial changes in market regulation have affected and will 
continue  to  affect  how  we  conduct  our  business:  The  revised 
Markets  in  Financial  Instruments  Directive  (MiFID  II)  became 
effective  in  2018.  MiFID  II,  among  other  things,  introduces 
substantial  new  regulation  of  exchanges  and  trading  venues, 
including 
transparency 
requirements,  a  ban  on  the  practice  of  using  commissions  on 
transactions  to  compensate  for  research  services  and  substantial 
new  conduct  requirements  for  financial  services  firms  when 
dealing with clients. Implementation by the G20 countries of the 
commitment  to  require  all  standardized  over-the-counter  (OTC) 
derivative contracts to be traded on exchanges or trading facilities 
and  cleared  through  central  counterparties  has  had  and  will 
continue  to  have  a  significant  effect  on  our  OTC  derivatives 
business,  which  is  conducted  primarily  in  the  Investment  Bank. 
These market changes are likely to reduce the revenue potential of 
certain  lines  of  business  for  market  participants  generally, 
including  UBS.  For  example,  the  changes  introduced  by  MiFID II 
appear  to  have  reduced  commission  rates  and  trading  margins; 
these  reductions  may  not  be  fully  offset  by  charges  for  research 
services.  Also,  these  changes  may  have  a  material  effect  on  the 
market  infrastructure  that  we  use  and  the  way  we  interact  with 
clients, and may result in additional material implementation costs.

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Some of the regulations applicable to UBS AG as a registered 
swap  dealer  with  the  Commodity  Futures  Trading  Commission 
(CFTC) in the US, and certain regulations that will be applicable 
when UBS AG registers as a security-based swap dealer with the 
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), apply to UBS AG 
globally, including those relating to swap data reporting, record-
keeping, compliance and supervision. As a result, in some cases 
US  rules  duplicate  or  may  conflict  with  legal  requirements 
applicable  to  us  elsewhere,  including  in  Switzerland,  and  may 
place  us  at  a  competitive  disadvantage  to  firms  that  are  not 
required to register in the US with the SEC or CFTC. 

In  many  instances,  we  provide  services  on  a  cross-border 
basis,  and  we  are  therefore  sensitive  to  barriers  restricting 
market  access  for  third-country  firms.  In  particular,  efforts  in 
the  EU  to  harmonize  the  regime  for  third-country  firms  to 
access  the  European  market  may  have  the  effect  of  creating 
new  barriers  that  adversely  affect  our  ability  to  conduct 
business  in  these  jurisdictions  from  Switzerland.  In  addition,  a 
number of jurisdictions are increasingly regulating cross-border 
activities  based  on  determinations  of  equivalence  of  home 
country regulation, substituted compliance or similar principles 
of  comity.  A  negative  determination  could  limit  our  access  to 
the  market  in  those  jurisdictions  and  may  negatively  influence 
our  ability  to  act  as  a  global  firm.  For  example,  the  EU  has 
provided only a temporary equivalence determination for Swiss 
exchanges, which has caused Switzerland to adopt regulations 
that  may  result  in  limitations  on  trading  Swiss  listed  securities 
on EU markets. In addition, as such determinations are typically 
applied  on  a  jurisdictional  level  rather  than  on  an  entity  level, 
we  will  generally  need  to  rely  on  jurisdictions’  willingness  to 
collaborate.

Material legal and regulatory risks arise in the conduct of our 
business
As  a  global  financial  services  firm  operating  in  more  than  50 
countries,  we  are  subject  to  many  different  legal,  tax  and 
regulatory regimes, including extensive regulatory oversight, and 
exposed  to  significant  liability  risk.  We  are  subject  to  a  large 
number  of  claims,  disputes,  legal  proceedings  and  government 
investigations,  and  we  expect  that  our  ongoing  business 
activities will continue to give rise to such matters in the future. 
The extent of our financial exposure to these and other matters 
is material and could substantially exceed the level of provisions 
that  we  have  established.  We  are  not  able  to  predict  the 
financial  and  non-financial  consequences  these  matters  may 
have when resolved. 

We  may  be  subject  to  adverse  preliminary  determinations  or 
court decisions that may negatively affect public perception and 
our reputation, result in prudential actions from regulators, and 
cause  us  to  record  additional  provisions  for  the  matter  even 
when  we  believe  we  have  substantial  defenses  and  expect  to 
ultimately  achieve  a  more  favorable  outcome.  This  risk  is 
illustrated by the award of aggregate penalties and damages of 
EUR 4.5 billion by the court in France.

Resolution of regulatory proceedings may require us to obtain 
waivers  of  regulatory  disqualifications  to  maintain  certain 
operations; may entitle regulatory authorities to limit, suspend or 
terminate licenses and regulatory authorizations; and may permit 
financial  market  utilities  to  limit,  suspend  or  terminate  our 
participation  in  them.  Failure  to  obtain  such  waivers,  or  any 
limitation, suspension or termination of licenses, authorizations or 
participations, could have material adverse consequences for us.

interest  rates  starkly 

Our settlements with governmental authorities in connection 
with foreign exchange, London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) 
and  other  benchmark 
illustrate  the 
significantly increased level of financial and reputational risk now 
associated  with  regulatory  matters  in  major  jurisdictions.  In 
connection  with  investigations  related  to  LIBOR  and  other 
benchmark  rates  and  to  foreign  exchange  and  precious  metals, 
very  large  fines  and  disgorgement  amounts  were  assessed 
against  us,  and  we  were  required  to  enter  guilty  pleas  despite 
our  full  cooperation  with  the  authorities  in  the  investigations, 
and  despite  our  receipt  of  conditional  leniency  or  conditional 
immunity from antitrust authorities in a number of jurisdictions, 
including the US and Switzerland.

Ever  since  our  material  losses  arising  from  the  2007–2009 
financial  crisis,  we  have  been  subject  to  a  very  high  level  of 
regulatory  scrutiny  and  to  certain  regulatory  measures  that 
constrain  our  strategic  flexibility.  While  we  believe  we  have 
remediated the deficiencies that led to those losses as well as to 
the  unauthorized  trading  incident  announced  in  September 
2011, the effects on our reputation, as well as on relationships 
with  regulatory  authorities  of  the  LIBOR-related  settlements  of 
2012 and settlements with some regulators of matters related to 
our  foreign  exchange  and  precious  metals  business,  have 
resulted in continued scrutiny. 

We are also subject to significant new regulatory requirements, 
including  recovery  and  resolution  planning,  US  enhanced 
prudential  standards  and  Comprehensive  Capital  Analysis  and 
Review. Our implementation of additional regulatory requirements 
and  changes  in  supervisory  standards,  as  well  as  our  compliance 
with existing laws and regulations, continue to receive heightened 
scrutiny  from  supervisors. 
If  we  do  not  meet  supervisory 
expectations in relation to these or other matters, or if additional 
supervisory or regulatory issues arise, we would likely be subject to 
further regulatory scrutiny as well as measures that might further 
constrain  our  strategic  flexibility.  We  are  in  active  dialog  with 
regulators  concerning  the  actions  we  are  taking  to  improve  our 
operational  risk  management,  control,  anti-money  laundering, 
data management and other frameworks, and otherwise seek to 
meet supervisory expectations, but there can be no assurance that 
our efforts will have the desired effects. As a result of this history, 
our  level  of  risk  with  respect  to  regulatory  enforcement  may  be 
greater than that of some of our peers. 

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The effect of taxes on our financial results is significantly 
influenced by tax law changes and reassessments of our 
deferred tax assets 
Our effective tax rate is highly sensitive to our performance, our 
expectation of future profitability and statutory tax rates. Based 
on prior years’ tax losses, we have recognized deferred tax assets 
(DTAs) reflecting the probable recoverable level based on future 
taxable  profit  as  informed  by  our  business  plans.  If  our 
performance is expected to produce diminished taxable profit in 
future years, particularly in the US, we may be required to write 
down all or a portion of the currently recognized DTAs through 
the income statement in excess of anticipated amortization. This 
would have the effect of increasing our effective tax rate in the 
year  in  which  any  write-downs  are  taken.  Conversely,  if  we 
in  which  we  have 
expect  the  performance  of  entities 
unrecognized tax losses to improve, particularly in the US or the 
UK,  we  could  potentially  recognize  additional  DTAs.  The  effect 
of doing so would be to reduce our effective tax rate in years in 
which  additional  DTAs  are  recognized  and  to  increase  our 
effective  tax  rate  in  future  years.  Our  effective  tax  rate  is  also 
sensitive  to  any  future  reductions  in  statutory  tax  rates, 
particularly  in  the  US  and  Switzerland,  which  would  cause  the 
expected  future  tax  benefit  from  items  such  as  tax  loss  carry-
forwards  in  the  affected  locations  to  diminish  in  value.  This  in 
turn  would  cause  a  write-down  of  the  associated  DTAs.  For 
example,  the  reduction  in  the  US  federal  corporate  tax  rate  to 
21%  from  35%  introduced  by  the  US  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs  Act 
(TCJA)  resulted  in  a  USD 2.9  billion  net  write-down  in  the 
Group’s DTAs in the fourth quarter of 2017. 

We generally revalue our DTAs in the fourth quarter of the 
financial  year  based  on  a  reassessment  of  future  profitability 
taking  into  account  our  updated  business  plans.  We  consider 
the  performance  of  our  businesses  and  the  accuracy  of 
historical  forecasts,  tax  rates  and  other  factors  in  evaluating 
the recoverability of our DTAs, including the remaining tax loss 
carry-forward  period  and  our  assessment  of  expected  future 
taxable  profits  over  the  life  of  DTAs.  Estimating  future 
profitability  is  inherently  subjective  and  is  particularly  sensitive 
to  future  economic,  market  and  other  conditions,  which  are 
difficult to predict. 

Our results in recent periods have demonstrated that changes 
in the recognition of DTAs can have a very significant effect on 
our reported results. Any future change in the manner in which 
UBS  remeasures  DTAs  could  affect  UBS’s  effective  tax  rate, 
particularly in the year in which the change is made.

Our full-year effective tax rate could change if aggregate tax 
expenses  in  respect  of  profits  from  branches  and  subsidiaries 
without loss coverage differ from what is expected. In particular, 
losses  at  entities  that  cannot  be  offset  for  tax  purposes  by  net 
operating  losses  may  increase  our  effective  tax  rate.  Moreover, 
tax  laws  or  the  tax  authorities  in  countries  where  we  have 
undertaken legal structure changes may prevent the transfer of 
tax  losses  incurred  in  one  legal  entity  to  newly  organized  or 
reorganized  subsidiaries  or  affiliates  or  may  impose  limitations 

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on the utilization of tax losses that relate to businesses formerly 
conducted  by  the  transferor.  Were  this  to  occur  in  situations 
where  there  were  also  limited  planning  opportunities  to  utilize 
the tax losses in the originating entity, the DTAs associated with 
such tax losses may be required to be written down through the 
income statement.

Changes in tax law may materially affect our effective tax rate 
and  in  some  cases  may  substantially  affect  the  profitability  of 
certain  activities.  In  addition,  statutory  and  regulatory  changes, 
as well as changes to the way in which courts and tax authorities 
interpret  tax  laws  including  assertions  that  we  are  required  to 
pay  taxes  in  a  jurisdiction  as  a  result  of  activities  connected  to 
that  jurisdiction  constituting  a  permanent  establishment  or 
similar  theory,  and  changes  in  our  assessment  of  uncertain  tax 
positions, could cause the amount of taxes we ultimately pay to 
materially differ from the amount accrued.

Discontinuance of, or changes to, benchmark rates may require 
adjustments to our agreements with clients and other market 
participants, as well as to our systems and processes
Since April 2013, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has 
regulated  LIBOR  and  regulators  in  other  jurisdictions  have 
increased oversight of other interbank offered rates (IBORs) and 
similar  benchmark  rates.  Efforts  to  transition  from  IBORs  to 
alternative  benchmark 
several 
jurisdictions.  The  FCA  announced  in  July  2017  that  it  will  not 
continue beyond 2021 to regulate LIBOR or take other actions to 
sustain  LIBOR,  and  urged  users  to  plan  the  transition  to 
alternative  reference  rates.  As  a  result,  there  can  be  no 
guarantee that LIBOR will be determined after 2021 on the same 
basis as at present, if at all. 

rates  are  underway 

in 

In the third quarter of 2018, the private-sector working group 
on  euro  risk-free  rates  recommended  ESTER  (euro  short-term 
rate)  as  the  replacement  for  EONIA  (Euro  OverNight  Index 
Average),  which  will  be  prohibited  by  the  EU  Benchmark 
Regulation after 1 January 2020. Futures contracts referenced to 
the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), the recommended 
successor  to  US  dollar  LIBOR,  have  begun  trading  on  the 
Chicago  Mercantile  Exchange.  The  Bank  of  England  consulted 
on  the  development  of  Term  SONIA  (Sterling  Overnight  Index 
Average)  Reference  Rates,  which  are  expected  to  become 
available  in  the  second  half  of  2019.  The  International  Swaps 
and  Derivatives  Association,  as  part  of  a  Financial  Conduct 
Authority  (FCA)  mandate,  consulted  on  preferred  options  for 
LIBOR  transition  fallbacks  for  derivatives.  The  FCA  and  the 
Prudential  Regulation  Authority  have  written  to  the  CEOs  of 
banks and insurance companies in the UK, including us, seeking 
assurance that senior managers and boards understand the risks 
associated  with  the  transition  away  from  IBORs  and  are  taking 
appropriate  preparatory  action  to  transition  to  alternative  rates 
before  the  end  of  2021.  In  July  2018,  the  International  Swaps 
and Derivatives Association launched a market-wide consultation 
on  technical  issues  related  to  new  benchmark  fallbacks  for 
derivatives contracts that reference certain IBORs. 

We  have  a  substantial  number  of  contracts  linked  to  IBORs. 
The  new  risk-free  alternative  reference  rates  do  not  provide  a 
term  structure  and  will  therefore  require  a  change  in  the 
contractual  terms  of  products  currently  indexed  on  terms  other 
than  overnight.  In  some  cases  contracts  may  contain  provisions 
intended  to  provide  a  fall-back  interest  rate  in  the  event  of  a 
brief  unavailability  of  the  relevant  IBOR.  These  provisions  may 
not be effective or may produce arbitrary results in the event of 
a  permanent  cessation  of  the  relevant  IBOR.  In  addition, 
numerous of our internal systems, limits and processes make use 
of IBORs as reference rates. Transition to replacement reference 
rates will require significant effort.

UK withdrawal from the EU
We have planned our response to the UK withdrawal from the EU 
assuming  that  the  UK  will  leave  the  EU  in  March  2019  and  that 
any transition arrangements will only become legally binding close 
to  the  exit  date.  Given  the  continuing  uncertainty  on  transition 
arrangements  and  the  potential  future  restrictions  on  providing 
financial services into the EU from the UK, we have completed the 
merger of UBS Limited, our UK-based subsidiary, into UBS Europe 
SE, a German-headquartered European subsidiary. As a result, we 
expect  that  UBS  Europe  SE  will  become  subject  to  direct 
supervision by the European Central Bank.

Clients and counterparties of UBS Limited who can be serviced 
by UBS AG, London Branch following the exit of the UK from the 
EU  have  generally  been  migrated  to  that  branch.  The  remaining 
clients  and  other  counterparties  of  UBS  Limited  were  transferred 
to  UBS  Europe  SE  upon  completion  of  a  UK  business  transfer 
proceeding on 1 March 2019 and the merger of the two entities. 

In  connection  with  the  merger,  a  small  number  of  roles  are 
being  relocated  from  the  UK  to  other  European  locations.  We 
also  expect  to  increase  the  loss-absorbing  capacity  of  UBS 
Europe SE to reflect the additional activities it would acquire. 

If we experience financial difficulties, FINMA has the power to 
open restructuring or liquidation proceedings or impose 
protective measures in relation to UBS Group AG, UBS AG or 
UBS Switzerland AG, and such proceedings or measures may 
have a material adverse effect on our shareholders and creditors
Under  the  Swiss  Banking  Act,  FINMA  is  able  to  exercise  broad 
statutory  powers  with  respect  to  Swiss  banks  and  Swiss  parent 
companies of financial groups, such as UBS Group AG, UBS AG 
and  UBS  Switzerland  AG,  if  there  is  justified  concern  that  the 
entity  is  over-indebted,  has  serious  liquidity  problems  or,  after 
the  expiration  of  any  relevant  deadline,  no  longer  fulfils  capital 
adequacy requirements. Such powers include ordering protective 
measures,  instituting  restructuring  proceedings  (and  exercising 

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any  Swiss  resolution  powers  in  connection  therewith),  and 
instituting  liquidation  proceedings,  all  of  which  may  have  a 
material adverse effect on our shareholders and creditors or may 
prevent  UBS  Group  AG,  UBS  AG  or  UBS  Switzerland  AG  from 
paying dividends or making payments on debt obligations.

Protective  measures  may  include,  but  are  not  limited  to, 
certain measures that could require or result in a moratorium on, 
or the deferment of, payments. We would have limited ability to 
challenge  any  such  protective  measures,  and  creditors  and 
shareholders  would  have  no  right  under  Swiss  law  or  in  Swiss 
courts  to  reject  them,  seek  their  suspension,  or  challenge  their 
imposition,  including  measures  that  require  or  result  in  the 
deferment of payments. 

If  restructuring  proceedings  are  opened  with  respect  to  UBS 
Group  AG,  UBS  AG  or  UBS  Switzerland  AG,  the  resolution 
powers  that  FINMA  may  exercise  include  the  power  to  (i) 
transfer all or some of the assets, debt and other liabilities, and 
contracts of the entity subject to proceedings to another entity, 
(ii) stay for a maximum of two business days a. the termination 
of, or the exercise of rights to terminate, netting rights, b. rights 
to enforce or dispose of certain types of collateral or c. rights to 
transfer claims, liabilities or certain collateral, under contracts to 
which  the  entity  subject  to  proceedings  is  a  party,  and  /  or  (iii) 
partially or fully write down the equity capital and, if such equity 
capital  is  fully  written  down,  convert  into  equity  or  write  down 
the  capital  and  other  debt  instruments  of  the  entity  subject  to 
proceedings. Shareholders and creditors would have no right to 
reject,  or  to  seek  the  suspension  of,  any  restructuring  plan 
pursuant  to  which  such  resolution  powers  are  exercised.  They 
would  have  only  limited  rights  to  challenge  any  decision  to 
exercise resolution powers or to have that decision reviewed by 
a judicial or administrative process or otherwise.

to 

the 

restructuring  proceedings, 

Upon full or partial write-down of the equity and debt of the 
entity  subject 
relevant 
shareholders and creditors would receive no payment in respect 
of  the  equity  and  debt  that  is  written  down,  the  write-down 
would be permanent, and the investors would not, at such time 
or  at  any  time  thereafter,  receive  any  shares  or  other 
participation  rights,  or  be  entitled  to  any  write-up  or  any  other 
compensation in the event of a potential recovery of the debtor. 
If  FINMA  orders  the  conversion  of  debt  of  the  entity  subject  to 
restructuring  proceedings  into  equity,  the  securities  received  by 
the  investors  may  be  worth  significantly  less  than  the  original 
debt and may have a significantly different risk profile, and such 
conversion  would  also  dilute  the  ownership  of  existing 
shareholders.  In  addition,  creditors  receiving  equity  would  be 
effectively subordinated to all creditors of the restructured entity 
in  the  event  of  a  subsequent  winding  up,  liquidation  or 
dissolution of the restructured entity, which would increase the 
risk that investors would lose all or some of their investment. 

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FINMA has significant discretion in the exercise of its powers 
in  connection  with  restructuring  proceedings.  Furthermore, 
certain  categories  of  debt  obligations,  such  as  certain  types  of 
deposits,  are  subject  to  preferential  treatment.  As  a  result, 
holders  of  obligations  of  an  entity  subject  to  a  Swiss 
restructuring  proceeding  may  have  their  obligations  written 
down or converted into equity even though obligations ranking 
on  par  with  or  junior  to  such  obligations  are  not  written  down 
or converted.

faces  substantial 

FINMA has expressed its preference for a single-point-of-entry 
resolution  strategy  for  global  systemically  important  financial 
groups,  led  by  the  bank’s  home  supervisory  and  resolution 
authorities  and  focused  on  the  top-level  group  company.  This 
would  mean  that,  if  UBS  AG  or  one  of  UBS  Group  AG’s  other 
losses,  FINMA  could  open 
subsidiaries 
restructuring  proceedings  with  respect  to  UBS  Group  AG  only 
and  order  a  bail-in  of  its  liabilities  if  there  is  a  justified  concern 
that in the near future such losses could affect UBS Group AG. 
In that case, it is possible that the obligations of UBS AG or any 
other subsidiary of UBS Group AG would remain unaffected and 
outstanding,  while  the  equity  capital  and  the  capital  and  other 
debt instruments of UBS Group AG would be written down and 
/  or  converted  into  equity  of  UBS  Group  AG  in  order  to 
recapitalize UBS AG or such other subsidiary.

Liquidity risks

Liquidity and funding management are critical to our ongoing 
performance 
The  viability  of  our  business  depends  on  the  availability  of 
funding  sources,  and  our  success  depends  on  our  ability  to 
obtain  funding  at  times,  in  amounts,  for  tenors  and  at  rates 
that  enable  us  to  efficiently  support  our  asset  base  in  all 
market  conditions.  Our  funding  sources  have  generally  been 
stable,  but  could  change  in  the  future  because  of,  among 
other  things,  general  market  disruptions  or  widening  credit 
spreads,  which  could  also  influence  the  cost  of  funding.  A 
substantial  part  of  our  liquidity  and  funding  requirements  are 
met  using  short-term  unsecured  funding  sources,  including 
retail  and  wholesale  deposits  and  the  regular  issuance  of 
money market securities. A change in the availability of short-
term funding could occur quickly.

Moreover,  more  stringent  capital  and  liquidity  and  funding 
requirements  will  likely  lead  to  increased  competition  for  both 
secured funding and deposits as a stable source of funding, and 
to higher funding costs. The addition of loss-absorbing debt as a 
component of capital requirements, the regulatory requirements 
to  maintain  minimum  TLAC  at  our  holding  company  and  at 
subsidiaries, as well as the power of resolution authorities to bail 
in  TLAC  and  other  debt  obligations,  and  uncertainty  as  to  how 
such powers will be exercised, will increase our cost of funding 
and  could  potentially  increase  the  total  amount  of  funding 
required, in the absence of other changes in our business.

Reductions  in  our  credit  ratings  may  adversely  affect  the 
market  value  of  the  securities  and  other  obligations  and 
increase our funding costs, in particular with regard to funding 

from  wholesale  unsecured  sources,  and  could  affect  the 
availability  of  certain  kinds  of  funding.  In  addition,  as  we 
experienced  in  connection  with  Moody’s  downgrade  of  our 
long-term  debt  rating  in  June  2012,  rating  downgrades  can 
require us to post additional collateral or make additional cash 
payments  under  trading  agreements.  Our  credit  ratings, 
together  with  our  capital  strength  and  reputation,  also 
contribute  to  maintaining  client  and  counterparty  confidence, 
and  it  is  possible  that  rating  changes  could  influence  the 
performance of some of our businesses.

Liquidity and funding: The requirement to maintain a liquidity 
coverage ratio of high-quality liquid assets to estimated stressed 
short-term  net  cash  outflows,  the  proposed  requirement  to 
maintain  a  net  stable  funding  ratio,  and  other  similar  liquidity 
and  funding  requirements,  oblige  us  to  maintain  high  levels  of 
overall liquidity, limit our ability to optimize interest income and 
expense,  make  certain  lines  of  business  less  attractive  and 
reduce  our  overall  ability  to  generate  profits.  The  liquidity 
coverage  ratio  and  net  stable  funding  ratio  requirements  are 
intended to ensure that we are not overly reliant on short-term 
funding  and  that  we  have  sufficient  long-term  funding  for 
illiquid assets. The relevant calculations make assumptions about 
the  relative  likelihood  and  amount  of  outflows  of  funding  and 
available sources of additional funding in market-wide and firm-
specific  stress  situations.  There  can  be  no  assurance  that  in  an 
actual  stress  situation  our  funding  outflows  would  not  exceed 
the assumed amounts. Moreover, many of our subsidiaries must 
comply with minimum capital, liquidity and similar requirements 
and as a result UBS Group AG and UBS AG have contributed a 
significant  portion  of  their  capital  and  provide  substantial 
liquidity to these subsidiaries. These funds are available to meet 
funding  and  collateral  needs  in  the  relevant  entities,  but  are 
generally not readily available for use by the Group as a whole.

Strategy, management and operations risks

We may not be successful in the ongoing execution of our 
strategic plans
Over the last seven years, we have transformed our business to 
focus  on  our  Global  Wealth  Management  business  and  our 
in  Switzerland,  complemented  by  Asset 
universal  bank 
Management  and  a  significantly  smaller  and  more  capital 
efficient  Investment  Bank;  we  have  substantially  reduced  the 
risk-weighted  assets  and  leverage  ratio  denominator  usage  in 
Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio;  and  made 
significant cost reductions. We have recently provided an update 
on  the  execution  of  our  strategy,  updated  our  performance 
targets  and  provided  guidance  on  capital  and  resources.  Risk 
remains  that  we  may  not  succeed  in  executing  our  strategy  or 
achieving our performance targets, or may be delayed in doing 
so.  Market  events  or  other  factors  may  adversely  affect  our 
ability  to  achieve  our  objectives.  Macroeconomic  conditions, 
geopolitical uncertainty, changes to regulatory requirements and 
the  continuing  costs  of  meeting  these  requirements  have 
prompted us to adapt our targets and ambitions in the past and 
we may need to do so again in the future.

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To achieve our strategic plans, we expect to continue to make 
significant  expenditures  on  technology  and  infrastructure  to 
improve  client  experience,  improve  and  further  enable  digital 
offerings  and  increase  efficiency.  Our  investments  in  new 
technology  may  not  fully  achieve  our  objectives  or  improve  our 
ability to attract and retain customers. In addition, we will likely 
face  competition  in  providing  digitally  enabled  offerings  from 
both existing competitors and new financial service providers in 
various  portions  of  the  value  chain.  Our  ability  to  develop  and 
implement competitive digitally enabled offerings and processes 
will be an important factor in our ability to compete.

As  part  of  our  strategy,  we  seek  to  improve  our  operating 
efficiency, in part by controlling our costs. We may not be able 
to 
identify  feasible  cost  reduction  opportunities  that  are 
consistent  with  our  business  goals  and  cost  reductions  may  be 
realized  later  or  may  be  smaller  than  we  anticipate.  Higher 
temporary  and  permanent  regulatory  costs  and  higher  business 
demand than anticipated have partly offset cost reductions and 
delayed the achievement of our past cost reduction targets, and 
we  could  continue  to  be  challenged  in  the  execution  of  our 
ongoing efforts to improve operating efficiency.

Changes  in  our  workforce  as  a  result  of  outsourcing, 
nearshoring,  offshoring,  insourcing  or  staff  reductions  may 
introduce new operational risks that, if not effectively addressed, 
could  affect  our  ability  to  achieve  cost  and  other  benefits  from 
such changes, or could result in operational losses. Such changes 
can  also  lead  to  expenses  recognized  in  the  income  statement 
well  in  advance  of  the  cost  savings  intended  to  be  achieved 
through  such  workforce  strategy;  for  example,  if  provisions  for 
real  estate  lease  contracts  need  to  be  recognized,  or  when,  in 
connection  with  the  closure  or  disposal  of  non-profitable 
losses  previously 
operations, 
recorded  in  other  comprehensive  income  are  reclassified  to  the 
income statement. 

foreign  currency 

translation 

As  we  implement  effectiveness  and  efficiency  programs,  we 
may  also  experience  unintended  consequences,  such  as  the 
unintended  loss  or  degradation  of  capabilities  that  we  need  in 
order to maintain our competitive position, achieve our targeted 
returns  or  meet  existing  or  new  regulatory  requirements  and 
expectations. 

Operational risks affect our business
Our businesses depend on our ability to process a large number 
of transactions, many of which are complex, across multiple and 
in  different  currencies,  to  comply  with 
diverse  markets 
requirements  of  many  different  legal  and  regulatory  regimes  to 
which  we  are  subject  and  to  prevent,  or  promptly  detect  and 
stop, unauthorized, fictitious or fraudulent transactions. We also 
rely on access to, and on the functioning of, systems maintained 
by 
including  clearing  systems,  exchanges, 
information processors and central counterparties. Any failure of 
our  or  third-party  systems  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on  us. 
Our  operational  risk  management  and  control  systems  and 

third  parties, 

processes  are  designed  to  help  ensure  that  the  risks  associated 
with  our  activities  -  including  those  arising  from  process  error, 
failed  execution,  misconduct,  unauthorized  trading,  fraud, 
system  failures,  financial  crime,  cyberattacks,  breaches  of 
information  security,  inadequate  or  ineffective  access  controls 
and failure of security and physical protection - are appropriately 
controlled.  If  our  internal  controls  fail  or  prove  ineffective  in 
identifying  and 
risks,  we  could  suffer 
operational  failures  that  might  result  in  material  losses,  such  as 
the  substantial  loss  we  incurred  from  the  unauthorized  trading 
incident announced in September 2011.

remedying 

these 

We  and  other  financial  services  firms  have  been  subject  to 
breaches  of  security  and  to  cyber-  and  other  forms  of  attack, 
some  of  which  are  sophisticated  and  targeted  attacks  intended 
to  gain  access  to  confidential  information  or  systems,  disrupt 
service or destroy data. These attacks may be attempted through 
the introduction of viruses or malware, phishing and other forms 
of  social  engineering,  distributed  denial  of  service  attacks  and 
other  means.  These  attempts  may  occur  directly,  or  using 
equipment  or  security  passwords  of  our  employees,  third  party 
service  providers  or  other  users.  In  addition  to  external  attacks, 
we  have  experienced  loss  of  client  data  from  failure  by 
employees and others to follow internal policies and procedures 
and from misappropriation of our data by employees and others. 
We may not be able to anticipate, detect or recognize threats to 
our systems or data and our preventative measures may not be 
effective to prevent an attack or a security breach. In the event 
of a security breach notwithstanding our preventative measures, 
we  may  not  immediately  detect  a  particular  breach  or  attack. 
Once  a  particular  attack  is  detected,  time  may  be  required  to 
investigate  and  assess  the  nature  and  extent  of  the  attack.  A 
successful breach or circumvention of security of our systems or 
data  could  have  significant  negative  consequences  for  us, 
including  disruption  of  our  operations,  misappropriation  of 
confidential 
information  concerning  us  or  our  customers, 
damage to our systems, financial losses for us or our customers, 
violations  of  data  privacy  and  similar  laws,  litigation  exposure 
and damage to our reputation. 

information 

transfer  personal 

We  are  subject  to  complex  and  frequently  changing  laws 
and regulations governing the protection of client and personal 
data, such as the EU General Data Privacy Regulation. Ensuring 
that we comply with applicable laws and regulations when we 
collect,  use  and 
requires 
substantial  resources  and  may  affect  the  ways  in  which  we 
conduct our business. In the event that we fail to comply with 
applicable  laws,  we  may  be  exposed  to  regulatory  fines  and 
penalties  and  other  sanctions.  We  may  also  incur  such 
penalties if our vendors or other service providers or clients or 
counterparties  fail  to  comply  with  these  laws  or  to  maintain 
appropriate  controls  over  protected  data.  In  addition,  any  loss 
or exposure of client or other data, may adversely damage our 
reputation and adversely affect our business.

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Risk factors

implemented  policies,  procedures  and 

A  major  focus  of  US  and  other  countries’  governmental 
policies  relating  to  financial  institutions  in  recent  years  has 
been on fighting money laundering and terrorist financing. We 
are  required  to  maintain  effective  policies,  procedures  and 
controls  to  detect,  prevent  and  report  money  laundering  and 
terrorist  financing,  and  to  verify  the  identity  of  our  clients 
under the laws of many of the countries in which we operate. 
We are also subject to laws and regulations related to corrupt 
and illegal payments to government officials by others, such as 
the  US  Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act  and  the  UK  Bribery  Act. 
We  have 
internal 
controls  that  are  designed  to  comply  with  such  laws  and 
regulations.  Notwithstanding  this,  US  regulators  have  found 
deficiencies 
in  the  design  and  operation  of  anti-money 
in  our  US  operations.  We  have 
laundering  programs 
undertaken  a  significant  program  to  address  these  regulatory 
findings  with  the  objective  of  fully  meeting  regulatory 
expectations  for  our  programs.  Failure  to  maintain  and 
implement  adequate  programs  to  combat  money  laundering, 
terrorist financing or corruption, or any failure of our programs 
in  these  areas,  could  have  serious  consequences  both  from 
legal enforcement action and from damage to our reputation. 
increasingly 
Frequent  changes 
imposed  and 
complex  sanctions 
imposed  on  countries,  entities  and 
individuals increase our cost of monitoring and complying with 
sanctions  requirements  and  increase  the  risk  that  we  will  not 
timely  identify  previously  permissible  client  activity  that  is 
subject to a sanction.

in  sanctions 

As a result of new and changed regulatory requirements and 
the  changes  we  have  made  in  our  legal  structure,  the  volume, 
frequency and complexity of our regulatory and other reporting 
has  significantly  increased.  Regulators  have  also  significantly 
increased  expectations  for  our  internal  reporting  and  data 
aggregation,  as  well  as  management  reporting.  We  have 
incurred  and  continue  to  incur  significant  costs  to  implement 
infrastructure to meet these requirements. Failure to timely and 
accurately  meet  external  reporting  requirements  or  to  meet 
regulatory  expectations  for  internal  reporting,  data  aggregation 
and  management  reporting  could  result  in  enforcement  action 
or other adverse consequences for us.

Certain  types  of  operational  control  weaknesses  and  failures 
could  also  adversely  affect  our  ability  to  prepare  and  publish 
accurate and timely financial reports. 

In  addition,  despite  the  contingency  plans  we  have  in  place, 
our  ability  to  conduct  business  may  be  adversely  affected  by  a 
disruption in the infrastructure that supports our businesses and 
the  communities  in  which  we  operate.  This  may  include  a 
disruption  due  to  natural  disasters,  pandemics,  civil  unrest,  war 
communications, 
or 
transportation  or  other  services  we  use  or  used  by  third  parties 
with whom we conduct business. 

electrical, 

terrorism 

involve 

and 

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implementation  across 

investment  managers  and  other 

We may not be successful in implementing changes in our 
wealth management businesses to meet changing market, 
regulatory and other conditions 
Our  wealth  and  asset  management  businesses  operate  in  an 
environment  of  increasing  regulatory  scrutiny  and  changing 
standards  with  respect  to  fiduciary  and  other  standards  of  care 
and  the  focus  on  mitigating  or  eliminating  conflicts  of  interest 
between  a  manager  or  advisor  and  the  client,  which  require 
the  global  systems  and 
effective 
industry 
processes  of 
participants.  For  example,  the  SEC  proposed  a  new  regulation 
and interpretation intended to enhance and clarify the duties of 
brokers  and  investment  advisers  to  retail  customers.  The 
proposed  requirements,  if  adopted,  would  apply  to  a  large 
portion of Global Wealth Management’s business in the US, and 
we  will  likely  be  required  to  materially  change  business 
processes,  policies  and  the  terms  on  which  we  interact  with 
these  clients  in  order  to  comply  with  these  rules,  if  and  when 
they  become  fully  effective.  In  addition,  MiFID  II  imposes  new 
requirements on us when providing advisory services to clients in 
the EU, including new requirements for agreements with clients.

UBS experienced cross-border outflows over a number of years 
as  a  result  of  heightened  focus  by  fiscal  authorities  on  cross-
border investment and fiscal amnesty programs, in anticipation of 
the  implementation  in  Switzerland  of  the  global  automatic 
exchange of tax information, and as a result of the measures UBS 
has implemented in response to these changes. Further changes in 
laws  or  regulations  and  their  enforcement,  the 
local  tax 
implementation  of  cross-border 
information  exchange 
tax 
regimes, national tax amnesty or enforcement programs or similar 
actions may affect our clients’ ability or willingness to do business 
with us and result in additional cross-border outflows.

In recent years, Global Wealth Management’s net new money 
inflows have come predominantly from clients in Asia Pacific and 
in the ultra high net worth segment globally. Over time, inflows 
from  these  lower-margin  segments  and  markets  have  been 
replacing  outflows  from  higher-margin  segments  and  markets, 
in  particular  cross-border  clients.  This  dynamic,  combined  with 
changes  in  client  product  preferences  as  a  result  of  which  low-
margin products account for a larger share of our revenues than 
in  the  past,  has  put  downward  pressure  on  Global  Wealth 
Management’s margins. 

As the discussion above indicates, we are exposed to possible 
outflows of client assets in our asset-gathering businesses and to 
changes affecting the profitability of Global Wealth Management, 
in  particular.  Initiatives  that  we  may  implement  to  overcome  the 
effects  of  changes 
in  the  business  environment  on  our 
profitability, balance sheet and capital positions may not succeed 
in  counteracting  those  effects  and  may  cause  net  new  money 
outflows and reductions in client deposits, as happened with our 
balance sheet and capital optimization program in 2015. There is 
no assurance that we will be successful in our efforts to offset the 
adverse effect of these or similar trends and developments.

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Our stated capital returns objective is based, in part, on capital 
ratios that are subject to regulatory change and may fluctuate 
significantly 
We  plan  to  operate  with  a  CET1  capital  ratio  of  around  13% 
and  a  CET1  leverage  ratio  of  around  3.7%.  Our  ability  to 
maintain these ratios is subject to numerous risks, including the 
financial  results  of  our  businesses,  the  effect  of  changes  to 
capital  standards,  methodologies  and  interpretation  that  may 
adversely  affect  the  calculation  of  our  CET1  ratios,  the 
imposition of risk add-ons or capital buffers, and the application 
of  additional  capital,  liquidity  and  similar  requirements  to 
subsidiaries.  The  results  of  our  businesses  may  be  adversely 
affected by events arising from other factors described herein. In 
some cases, such as litigation and regulatory risk and operational 
risk  events,  losses  may  be  sudden  and  large.  These  risks  could 
reduce the amount of capital available for return to shareholders 
and  hinder  our  ability  to  achieve  our  capital  returns  target  of  a 
progressive  cash  dividend  coupled  with  a  share  repurchase 
program.

Failure to maintain our capital strength may adversely affect our 
ability to execute our strategy, our client franchise and our 
competitive position
Our capital strength is a key component of our strategy. Capital 
strength  enables  us  to  grow  our  businesses,  and  absorb 
increases in regulatory and capital requirements. It reassures our 
clients  and  stakeholders,  forms  the  basis  for  our  capital  return 
policy and contributes to our credit ratings. Our capital ratios are 
driven primarily by RWA, leverage ratio denominator and eligible 
capital, all of which may fluctuate based on a number of factors, 
some of which are outside our control. 

Our  eligible  capital  may  be  reduced  by  losses  recognized 
within net profit or other comprehensive income. Eligible capital 
may  also  be  reduced  for  other  reasons,  including  certain 
reductions in the ratings of securitization exposures, acquisitions 
and  divestments  changing  the  level  of  goodwill,  adverse 
currency  movements  affecting  the  value  of  equity,  prudential 
adjustments  that  may  be  required  due  to  the  valuation 
uncertainty  associated  with  certain  types  of  positions,  and 
changes in the value of certain pension fund assets and liabilities 
or  in  the  interest  rate  and  other  assumptions  used  to  calculate 
the changes in our net defined benefit obligation recognized in 
other comprehensive income.

RWA  are  driven  by  our  business  activities,  by  changes  in  the 
risk profile of our exposures, by changes in our foreign currency 
exposures  and  foreign  exchange  rates  and  by  regulation.  For 
instance,  substantial  market  volatility,  a  widening  of  credit 
spreads,  adverse  currency  movements,  increased  counterparty 
risk,  deterioration  in  the  economic  environment  or  increased 
operational  risk  could  result  in  an  increase  in  RWA.  We  have 
significantly  reduced  our  market  risk  and  credit  risk  RWA  in 
recent  years.  However,  increases  in  operational  risk  RWA, 
particularly  those  arising  from  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar 
matters, and regulatory changes in the calculation of RWA and 
regulatory add-ons to RWA have offset a substantial portion of 
this  reduction.  Changes  in  the  calculation  of  RWA  or,  as 
discussed above, the imposition of additional supplemental RWA 

charges  or  multipliers  applied  to  certain  exposures  and  other 
methodology  changes,  as  well  as  the  implementation  of  the 
recently  adopted  changes  to  international  capital  standards  for 
banks, could substantially increase our RWA.

The  leverage  ratio  is  a  balance  sheet-driven  measure  and 
limits  balance  sheet-intensive  activities,  such  as 
therefore 
lending,  more  than  activities  that  are  less  balance  sheet 
intensive,  and  it  may  constrain  our  business  even  if  we  satisfy 
other  risk-based  capital  requirements.  Our 
leverage  ratio 
denominator is driven by, among other things, the level of client 
activity,  including  deposits  and  loans,  foreign  exchange  rates, 
interest  rates  and  other  market  factors.  Many  of  these  factors 
are wholly or partially outside of our control.

We may be unable to identify or capture revenue or competitive 
opportunities, or retain and attract qualified employees
The  financial  services  industry  is  characterized  by  intense 
competition,  continuous  innovation,  restrictive,  detailed,  and 
sometimes  fragmented  regulation  and  ongoing  consolidation. 
We face competition at the level of local markets and individual 
business  lines,  and  from  global  financial  institutions  that  are 
comparable  to  us  in  their  size  and  breadth.  Barriers  to  entry  in 
individual  markets  and  pricing  levels  are  being  eroded  by  new 
technology.  We  expect 
to  continue  and 
these 
competition  to  increase.  Our  competitive  strength  and  market 
position  could  be  eroded  if  we  are  unable  to  identify  market 
trends  and  developments,  do  not  respond  to  such  trends  and 
developments by devising and implementing adequate business 
strategies, do not adequately develop or update our technology 
including our digital channels and tools, or are unable to attract 
or retain the qualified people needed.

trends 

The  amount  and  structure  of  our  employee  compensation  is 
affected not only by our business results but also by competitive 
factors and regulatory considerations. 

In  recent  years,  in  response  to  the  demands  of  various 
stakeholders,  including  regulatory  authorities  and  shareholders, 
and  in  order  to  better  align  the  interests  of  our  staff  with  other 
stakeholders, we have increased average deferral periods for stock 
awards,  expanded  forfeiture  provisions  and,  to  a  more  limited 
extent,  introduced  clawback  provisions  for  certain  awards  linked 
to business performance. We have also introduced individual caps 
on the proportion of fixed to variable pay for the Group Executive 
Board (GEB) members, as well as certain other employees. 

Constraints  on  the  amount  or  structure  of  employee 
compensation,  higher  levels  of  deferral,  performance  conditions 
and  other  circumstances  triggering  the  forfeiture  of  unvested 
awards  may  adversely  affect  our  ability  to  retain  and  attract  key 
employees.  The  loss  of  key  staff  and  the  inability  to  attract 
qualified  replacements  could  seriously  compromise  our  ability  to 
execute  our  strategy  and  to  successfully  improve  our  operating 
and  control  environment,  and  could  affect  our  business 
performance.  Swiss  law  requires  that  shareholders  approve  the 
compensation of the Board of Directors (BoD) and the GEB each 
year. If our shareholders fail to approve the compensation for the 
GEB or the BoD, this could have an adverse effect on our ability to 
retain experienced directors and our senior management.

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Risk factors

We depend on our risk management and control processes to 
avoid or limit potential losses in our businesses 
Controlled  risk-taking  is  a  major  part  of  the  business  of  a 
financial services firm. Some losses from risk-taking activities are 
inevitable, but to be successful over time, we must balance the 
risks we take against the returns generated. Therefore we must 
diligently identify, assess, manage and control our risks, not only 
in  normal  market  conditions  but  also  as  they  might  develop 
under  more  extreme,  stressed  conditions,  when  concentrations 
of exposures can lead to severe losses. 

As seen during the financial crisis of 2007–2009, we have not 
always been able to prevent serious losses arising from extreme 
or  sudden  market  events  that  are  not  anticipated  by  our  risk 
measures  and  systems.  Our  risk  measures,  concentration 
controls  and  the  dimensions  in  which  we  aggregated  risk  to 
identify correlated exposures proved inadequate in a historically 
severe  deterioration  in  financial  markets.  As  a  result,  we 
recorded  substantial  losses  on  fixed  income  trading  positions, 
particularly in 2008 and 2009. We have substantially revised and 
strengthened our risk management and control framework and 
increased  the  capital  we  hold  relative  to  the  risks  we  take. 
Nonetheless,  we  could  suffer  further  losses  in  the  future  if,  for 
example:
– we do not fully identify the risks in our portfolio, in particular 

risk concentrations and correlated risks;

– our  assessment  of  the  risks  identified,  or  our  response  to 
inadequate, 

to  be  untimely, 

trends,  proves 

negative 
insufficient or incorrect; 

– markets  move  in  ways  that  we  do  not  expect  –  in  terms  of 
their speed, direction, severity or correlation – and our ability 
to  manage  risks  in  the  resulting  environment  is,  therefore, 
affected; 

– third  parties  to  whom  we  have  credit  exposure  or  whose 
securities  we  hold  are  severely  affected  by  events  and  we 
suffer  defaults  and  impairments  beyond  the  level  implied  by 
our risk assessment; or 

– collateral  or  other  security  provided  by  our  counterparties 
proves  inadequate  to  cover  their  obligations  at  the  time  of 
default.

this  portfolio 

We have exposures related to real estate in various countries, 
including  a  substantial  Swiss  mortgage  portfolio.  Although  we 
believe 
is  prudently  managed,  we  could 
nevertheless be exposed to losses if a substantial deterioration in 
the Swiss real estate market were to occur. We also hold legacy 
risk positions, primarily in Corporate Center, that, in many cases, 
are illiquid and may again deteriorate in value.

We  also  manage  risk  on  behalf  of  our  clients.  The 
performance of assets we hold for our clients may be adversely 
affected  by  the  same  factors  mentioned  above.  If  clients  suffer 

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losses  or  the  performance  of  their  assets  held  with  us  is  not  in 
line  with  relevant  benchmarks  against  which  clients  assess 
investment performance, we may suffer reduced fee income and 
a  decline  in  assets  under  management,  or  withdrawal  of 
mandates.

Investment positions, such as equity investments made as part 
of  strategic  initiatives  and  seed  investments  made  at  the 
inception  of  funds  that  we  manage,  may  also  be  affected  by 
market  risk  factors.  These  investments  are  often  not  liquid  and 
generally  are  intended  or  required  to  be  held  beyond  a  normal 
trading  horizon.  Deteriorations  in  the  fair  value  of  these 
positions would have a negative effect on our earnings.

As UBS Group AG is a holding company, its operating results, 
financial condition and ability to pay dividends and other 
distributions and / or to pay its obligations in the future depend 
on funding, dividends and other distributions received directly or 
indirectly from its subsidiaries, which may be subject to 
restrictions
UBS Group AG’s ability to pay dividends and other distributions 
and to pay its obligations in the future will depend on the level 
of  funding,  dividends  and  other  distributions,  if  any,  received 
from  UBS  AG  and  other  subsidiaries.  The  ability  of  such 
subsidiaries to make loans or distributions, directly or indirectly, 
to  UBS  Group  AG  may  be  restricted  as  a  result  of  several 
factors,  including  restrictions  in  financing  agreements  and  the 
requirements  of  applicable  law  and  regulatory,  fiscal  or  other 
restrictions.  In  particular,  UBS  Group  AG’s  direct  and  indirect 
subsidiaries,  including  UBS  AG,  UBS  Switzerland  AG,  UBS 
Limited and UBS Americas Holding LLC, are subject to laws and 
regulations that restrict dividend payments, authorize regulatory 
bodies  to  block  or  reduce  the  flow  of  funds  from  those 
subsidiaries  to  UBS  Group  AG,  or  could  affect  their  ability  to 
repay  any  loans  made  to,  or  other  investments  in,  such 
subsidiary by UBS Group AG or another member of the Group. 
For  example,  the  US  Comprehensive  Capital  Analysis  and 
Review  process  requires  that  our  US  intermediate  holding 
company  demonstrate  that  it  can  continue  to  meet  minimum 
capital  standards  over  a  hypothetical  nine-quarter  severely 
adverse  economic  scenario.  If  it  fails  to  meet  the  quantitative 
capital requirements, or the Federal Reserve Board’s qualitative 
assessment  of  the  capital  planning  process  is  adverse,  our  US 
intermediate  holding  company  would  be  prohibited  from 
paying  dividends  or  making  distributions.  Restrictions  and 
regulatory  actions  of  this  kind  could  impede  access  to  funds 
that UBS Group AG may need to meet its obligations or to pay 
dividends to shareholders. In addition, UBS Group AG’s right to 
participate  in  a  distribution  of  assets  upon  a  subsidiary’s 
liquidation or reorganization is subject to all prior claims of the 
subsidiary’s creditors. 

Our capital instruments may contractually prevent UBS Group 
AG from proposing the distribution of dividends to shareholders, 
other  than  in  the  form  of  shares,  if  we  do  not  pay  interest  on 
these instruments.

Furthermore,  UBS  Group  AG  may  guarantee  some  of  the 
payment obligations of certain of the Group’s subsidiaries from 
time  to  time.  These  guarantees  may  require  UBS  Group  AG  to 
provide  substantial  funds  or  assets  to  subsidiaries  or  their 
creditors  or  counterparties  at  a  time  when  UBS  Group  AG  is  in 
need of liquidity to fund its own obligations.

The  credit  ratings  of  UBS  Group  AG  or  its  subsidiaries  used 
for  funding  purposes  could  be  lower  than  the  ratings  of  the 
Group’s  operating  subsidiaries,  which  may  adversely  affect  the 
market  value  of  the  securities  and  other  obligations  of  UBS 
Group AG or those subsidiaries on a standalone basis.

Reputational risk 

Our reputation is critical to our success
Our  reputation  is  critical  to  the  success  of  our  strategic  plans, 
business  and  prospects.  Reputational  damage  is  difficult  to 
reverse,  and  improvements  tend  to  be  slow  and  difficult  to 
measure.  Our  reputation  has  been  adversely  affected  by  our 
losses  during  the  financial  crisis,  investigations  into  our  cross-
border  private  banking  services,  criminal  resolutions  of  LIBOR-
related and foreign exchange matters, as well as other matters. 
We believe that reputational damage as a result of these events 
was  an  important  factor  in  our  loss  of  clients  and  client  assets 
across  our  asset-gathering  businesses.  New  events  that  cause 
reputational damage could have a material adverse effect on our 
results of operation and financial condition, as well as our ability 
to achieve our strategic goals and financial targets.

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Estimation and valuation risk

Our financial results may be negatively affected by changes to 
assumptions and valuations, as well as changes to accounting 
standards
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance 
with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS).  The 
application  of  these  accounting  standards  requires  the  use  of 
judgment based on estimates and assumptions that may involve 
significant  uncertainty  at  the  time  they  are  made.  This  is  the 
case, for example, with respect to the measurement of fair value 
of  financial  instruments,  the  recognition  of  deferred  tax  assets, 
the assessment of the impairment of goodwill and estimation of 
provisions  for  contingencies,  including  litigation,  regulatory  and 
similar  matters.  Such  judgments,  including  the  underlying 
estimates  and  assumptions,  which  encompass  historical 
experience,  expectations  of  the  future  and  other  factors,  are 
regularly  evaluated  to  determine  their  continuing  relevance 
based  on  current  conditions.  Using  different  assumptions  could 
cause the reported results to differ. Changes in assumptions, or 
failure to make the changes necessary to reflect evolving market 
conditions,  may  have  a  significant  effect  on  the  financial 
statements  in  the  periods  when  changes  occur.  Estimates  of 
provisions  for  contingencies  may  be  subject  to  a  wide  range  of 
potential outcomes and significant uncertainty. For example, the 
broad range of potential outcomes in our proceeding in France 
increases 
the 
appropriate provision. If the estimates and assumptions in future 
periods  deviate  from  the  current  outlook,  our  financial  results 
may also be negatively affected. 

the  uncertainty  associated  with  assessing 

from 

results 

to  differ 

Changes to IFRS or interpretations thereof may cause future 
reported  results  and  financial  position  to  differ  from  current 
expectations,  or  historical 
those 
previously  reported  due  to  the  adoption  of  accounting 
standards  on  a  retrospective  basis.  Such  changes  may  also 
affect  our  regulatory  capital  and  ratios.  For  example,  we 
adopted IFRS 9 effective on 1 January 2018, which required us 
to  change  the  accounting  treatment  of  financial  instruments 
measured  at  amortized  cost  and  certain  other  positions,  to 
record  loans  from  inception  net  of  expected  credit  losses 
instead of recording credit losses on an incurred loss basis, and 
is  generally  expected  to  result  in  an  increase  in  recognized 
credit loss allowances. In addition, the ECL provisions of IFRS 9 
may  result  in  greater  volatility  in  credit  loss  expense  as  ECL 
changes  in  response  to  developments  in  the  credit  cycle  and 
composition  of  our  loan  portfolio.  The  effect  may  be  more 
pronounced in a deteriorating economic environment.

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Financial and operating performance
Critical accounting estimates and judgments

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

We  believe  that  the  judgments,  estimates  and  assumptions 
we have made are appropriate under the circumstances and that 
our  financial  statements  fairly  present,  in  all  material  respects, 
the  financial  position  of  UBS  as  of  31  December  2018  and  the 
results of our operations and cash flows for 2018 in accordance 
with IFRS.

→ Refer to “Note 1a Significant accounting policies” in the 

“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information

→ Refer to the “Risk factors” section of this report for more 

information

In  preparing  our  financial  statements  in  accordance  with 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS),  as  issued  by 
the  International  Accounting  Standards  Board  (IASB),  we  apply 
judgment and make estimates and assumptions that may involve 
significant  uncertainty  at  the  time  they  are  made.  We  regularly 
reassess  those  estimates  and  assumptions,  which  encompass 
historical  experience,  expectations  of  the  future  and  other 
pertinent factors, to determine their continuing relevance based 
on  current  conditions,  and  we  update  them  as  necessary. 
Changes  in  estimates  and  assumptions  may  have  a  significant 
effect  on  the  financial  statements.  Furthermore,  actual  results 
may differ significantly from our estimates, which could result in 
significant  losses  to  the  Group,  beyond  what  we  anticipated  or 
provided for. 

Key  areas  involving  a  high  degree  of  judgment  and  areas 
where  estimates  and  assumptions  are  significant  to  the 
consolidated financial statements include:
– fair value of financial instruments
– allowances and provisions for expected credit losses
– assessment  of  the  business  model  and  certain  contractual 

features when classifying financial instruments
– pension and other post-employment benefit plans
– income taxes
– goodwill 
– provisions and contingent liabilities
– consolidation of structured entities
– determination  of  the  functional  currency  and  assessing  the 
earliest  date  from  which  it  is  practical  to  perform  a 
restatement following a change in presentation currency

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Significant accounting and financial reporting changes in 
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Changes to our functional and presentation currencies
As a consequence of many legal entity structural changes over 
recent years – notably the transfer of our Personal & Corporate 
Banking and Global Wealth Management businesses booked in 
Switzerland  from  UBS  AG  to  UBS  Switzerland  AG,  and  the 
creation  of  UBS  Business  Solutions  AG,  which  houses  a 
significant  portion  of  the  employees  and  associated  costs  that 
were  previously  held  in  UBS  AG’s  Head  Office  in  Switzerland 
and  UBS  AG’s  London  branch  –  there  is  now  a  concentration 
of  US  dollar-influenced  and  -managed  business  activities  in 
UBS  AG’s  Head  Office  in  Switzerland  and  UBS  AG’s  London 
Branch.  In  addition,  from  the  fourth  quarter  of  2018,  for  risk 
management  purposes  we  adopted  the  US  dollar  as  our  risk-
neutral currency and have adjusted our structural risk positions 
accordingly.  As  a  result  of  these  changes,  effective  from 
1 October 2018, the functional currency of UBS Group AG and 
UBS  AG’s  Head  Office  in  Switzerland  changed  from  Swiss 
francs to US dollars and that of UBS AG’s London Branch from 
British  pounds  to  US  dollars, 
in  compliance  with  the 
requirements  of  International  Accounting  Standard  (IAS)  21, 
The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates. 

The  presentation  currency  of  UBS  Group  AG’s  consolidated 
financial statements has changed from Swiss francs to US dollars 
to  align  with  the  functional  currency  changes  of  significant 
Group  entities.  Prior  periods  have  been  restated  for  this 
presentation  currency  change.  Assets,  liabilities  and  total  equity 
were translated to US dollars at closing exchange rates prevailing 
on the respective balance sheet dates, and income and expenses 
were translated at the respective average rates prevailing for the 
relevant  periods.  Additionally,  Other  income  was  restated  to 
reflect  releases  of  foreign  currency  translation  (FCT)  gains  or 
losses  from  Other  comprehensive  income  (OCI)  to  the  income 
statement when calculated under US dollars as the presentation 
currency.  The  retrospective  application  of  the  presentation 
currency  change  did  not  affect  total  equity,  but  resulted  in 
changes to the accumulated FCT OCI and other components of 
equity,  in  particular  share  premium  and  retained  earnings.  We 
have  not  restated  our  Basel III  capital  information  due  to 
immateriality.

We will continue to publish selected financial and regulatory 
information  in  Swiss  francs  as  part  of  our  quarterly  and  annual 
reporting at www.ubs.com/investors. Business division results of 
Personal & Corporate Banking are presented in both Swiss francs 
and US dollars, and its management’s discussion and analysis is 
provided  in  Swiss  francs,  as  its  business  activities  are  mainly 
managed in Swiss francs.

We  expect  that  these  functional  and  presentation  currency 
changes,  together  with  the  related  changes  to  our  risk 
management framework and certain hedging programs, should 
increase our reported Group operating income by approximately 
USD 0.3 billion in 2019 based on market-implied forwards.

IFRS 9, Financial Instruments 
Effective  1  January  2018,  we  adopted  IFRS  9,  Financial 
Instruments,  which  replaces  IAS  39,  Financial  Instruments: 
Recognition  and  Measurement,  and  substantially  changed  the 
classification, measurement and impairment of financial assets, 
income  statement  and  balance  sheet  presentation  and 
disclosure  of  financial  instruments  and  other  arrangements  in 
scope. As permitted by IFRS 9, we elected not to restate prior-
period information.

The  adoption  of  IFRS  9  has  resulted  in  a  USD 0.6  billion 
reduction in our IFRS consolidated equity, net of tax, as well as a 
USD 0.3 billion reduction in our common equity tier 1 capital as 
of 1 January 2018, with no material effect on our capital ratios. 
→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information

IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Effective  1  January  2018,  we  adopted  IFRS  15,  Revenue  from 
Contracts with Customers, which replaces IAS 18, Revenue, and 
establishes  principles  for  revenue  recognition  that  apply  to  all 
contracts  with  customers  other  than  those  relating  solely  to 
financial  instruments,  leases  and  insurance  contracts.  IFRS  15 
requires  an  entity  to  recognize  revenue  as  performance 
obligations are satisfied. As permitted by IFRS 15, we elected not 
to restate prior-period information. The adoption of IFRS 15 has 
resulted in a reduction in our IFRS consolidated equity of USD 25 
million, net of tax, as of 1 January 2018, with no material effect 
on our capital ratios. 

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information on the effects of restating to a US dollar 

for more information

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Significant accounting and financial reporting changes

Changes to segment reporting effective first quarter 2018
integrated  our  Wealth 
Effective  1  February  2018,  we 
Management  and  Wealth  Management  Americas  business 
divisions  into  a  single  Global  Wealth  Management  business 
division, which is managed on an integrated basis, with a single 
set  of  performance  measures,  performance  targets,  operating 
plan  and  management  structure.  Consistent  with  this,  the 
operating  results  of  Global  Wealth  Management  are  presented 
and  assessed  on  an  integrated  basis  in  internal  management 
reports  to  the  Group  Executive  Board,  which  is  considered  the 
“chief  operating  decision  maker”  in  accordance  with  IFRS  8, 
Operating  Segments.  Consequently,  from  the  first  quarter  of 
2018, Global Wealth Management qualifies as an operating and 
reportable segment for the purpose of segment reporting and is 
presented  in  these  financial  statements  alongside  Personal  & 
Corporate  Banking,  Asset  Management,  the  Investment  Bank 
and Corporate Center. Following the change in the composition 
of  our  operating  segments  and  corresponding  reportable 
segments,  previously  reported  segment  information  has  been 
restated.  The  change  has  no  effect  on  the  recognized  goodwill 
of either of the former segments.

Changes to Pillar 3 disclosure requirements
During  2018,  we  implemented  several  changes  related  to  the 
“Pillar  3  disclosure  requirement  –  consolidated  and  enhanced 
framework”  as  issued  by  the  Basel  Committee  on  Banking 
Supervision (BCBS) in March 2018, which represents the second 
phase  of  the  BCBS  review  of  the  Pillar  3  disclosure  framework 
and builds on the revisions to the Pillar 3 disclosure requirements 
published  in  January  2015.  In  addition,  we  implemented 
changes  related  to  the  revised  Basel III  securitization  framework 
for securitization exposures in the banking book.

On  16 July 2018,  FINMA  issued  a  revised  Circular  2016 / 1 
“Disclosure  –  banks,”  including  the  aforementioned  second-
phase  revisions,  which  requires  banks  to  gradually  implement 
the requirements from 31 December 2018 onward. 

In addition, further disclosure requirements will be adopted in 
the first half of 2019, according to the applicable effective dates.
→ Refer to the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 

disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors, for more information 

on the changes to Pillar 3 disclosure requirements

Significant accounting and financial reporting changes in 
2019

IFRS 16, Leases
We  have  adopted  IFRS  16,  Leases,  as  of  1  January  2019, 
fundamentally  changing  how  we  account  for  operating  leases 
when  acting  as  a  lessee.  Upon  adoption,  assets  and  liabilities 
increased  by 
a 
corresponding  increase  in  risk-weighted  assets  (RWA)  and 
leverage  ratio  denominator  (LRD).  As  permitted  by  IFRS  16,  we 
elected not to restate prior-period information.

approximately  USD 3.5  billion,  with 

→ Refer to “Note 1d International Financial Reporting Standards 
and Interpretations to be adopted in 2019 and later and other 

changes” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of 

this report for more information

Changes in Corporate Center cost and resource allocation to 
business divisions 
In  order  to  further  align  Group  and  divisional  performance,  we 
are  adjusting  our  methodology  for  the  allocation  of  Corporate 
Center  –  Services  funding  costs  and  expenses  to  the  business 
divisions. At the same time, we are updating our funds transfer 
pricing  framework  to  better  reflect  the  sources  and  usage  of 
funding. All of these changes are effective as of 1 January 2019 
and we will provide restated prior-period information in advance 
of our first quarter 2019 results.

Together, these changes will decrease the business divisions’ 
operating  results  and  thereby  increase  their  adjusted  cost  / 
income  ratios  by  approximately  1–2  percentage  points,  with  an 
offsetting  effect  of  approximately  USD 0.7  billion  in  Corporate 
Center’s operating profit / (loss) before tax.

We will retain in Corporate Center funding costs for deferred 
tax  assets,  costs  relating  to  our  legal  entity  transformation 
program and other costs not attributable to or representative of 
the performance of the business divisions.

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transfer  pricing  framework,  we  are  increasing  the  allocation  of 
balance  sheet  resources  from  Corporate  Center  to  the  business 
divisions. For 2018, the restatement will result in approximately 
USD 26  billion  of  additional  RWA  and  approximately  USD 93 
billion of additional LRD allocated from Corporate Center to the 
business divisions, consisting of:
– approximately  USD 9  billion  of  additional  RWA  and  LRD 
associated with property, equipment and software previously 
retained in Corporate Center – Services;

– approximately  USD 14  billion  of  operational  risk  RWA 
previously  allocated  to  Corporate  Center  –  Services  and 
Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset  and  Liability  Management 
(Group ALM); 

– approximately  USD 3  billion  of  additional  RWA  and 
approximately  USD 90  billion  of  additional  LRD  previously 
retained  in  Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM.  This  reflects  a 
higher  allocation  of  high-quality  liquid  assets  (HQLA)  to  the 
business  divisions,  in  line  with  the  HQLA  levels  we  expect  to 
maintain,  as  well  as  the  allocation  of  certain  other  assets 
centrally managed on behalf of the business divisions; and
– a  reduction  of  approximately  USD  7  billion  in  the  LRD 
allocation  related  to  an  offset  for  common  equity  tier  1 
(CET1) deduction items previously held in Corporate Center – 
Services, which is now allocated to the business divisions.

We  have  adopted  IFRS  16,  Leases,  as  of  1  January  2019,  and 
allocated  approximately  USD  3.5  billion  each  of  additional  RWA 
and LRD to the business divisions.

Changes in equity attribution 
in  resource  allocation  from 
The  aforementioned  changes 
Corporate  Center  to  the  business  divisions  will  be  reflected  in 
the equity attribution to the business divisions. Furthermore, we 
are  updating  our  equity  attribution  framework,  revising  the 
capital  ratio  for  RWA  from  11%  to  12.5%  and  incrementally 
allocating  to  business  divisions  approximately  USD 2  billion  of 
attributed equity that is related to certain common equity tier 1 
(CET1)  deduction  items  previously  held  centrally.  In  aggregate, 
we  expect  to  allocate  approximately  USD 7  billion  of  additional 
the  business  divisions,  of  which 
attributed  equity 
approximately  USD 3  billion  will  be  allocated  to  the  Investment 
Bank.  The  remaining  attributed  equity  retained  in  Corporate 
Center  will  primarily  relate  to  deferred  tax  assets,  dividend 
accruals and Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio.

to 

All  of  these  changes  are  effective  as  of  1 January  2019  and 
we  will  provide  restated  prior-period  information  in  advance  of 
our first quarter results. 

→ Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity” in 
the “Capital management” section of this report for more 

information on the equity attributed to the business divisions

Changes in Corporate Center segment reporting 
As announced in our third quarter 2018 report, as of 1 January 
2019,  we  no  longer  separately  assess  the  performance  of 
Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio,  given  its 
In 
substantially  reduced  size  and  resource  consumption. 
addition, 
to  our 
methodology  for  allocating  funding  costs  and  expenses  from 
Corporate Center – Services and Corporate Center – Group ALM 
to  the  business  divisions,  the  operating 
in 
Corporate Center – Services and Corporate Center – Group ALM 
will be significantly reduced. 

the  aforementioned  changes 

loss  retained 

following 

Legacy  Portfolio. 

As  a  consequence  and  in  compliance  with  IFRS 8,  Operating 
Segments, beginning with our first quarter 2019 report, we will 
provide  results  for  total  Corporate  Center  only  and  will  not 
separately  report  Corporate  Center  –  Services,  Group  ALM  and 
Furthermore,  we  will 
Non-core  and 
operationally combine Group Treasury with Group ALM and call 
this  combined  function  Group  Treasury.  Commentary  on  the 
performance  of  this  function  will  be  included  in  the  Corporate 
Center management discussion and analysis in our quarterly and 
annual reporting. Former Group ALM total risk management net 
income  after  allocations  will  continue  to  be  disclosed  as  a 
separate line item. Prior-period information will be restated.

IFRS 9 and our significant regulated subsidiaries and sub-groups
FINMA’s  plan  to  implement  expected  credit  losses  under  Swiss 
GAAP has been deferred. We will continue to apply the incurred 
loss  model  in  the  UBS  AG  standalone  and  UBS  Switzerland  AG 
in 
standalone 
accordance  with  Swiss  GAAP  (FINMA  Circular  2015  /  1  and 
Banking Ordinance). 

financial  statements,  which  are  prepared 

UBS Americas Holding LLC expects to early adopt Accounting 
Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses 
on  Financial  Instruments,  on  1  January  2020,  in  order  for  its 
consolidated  financial  statements  to  align  with  the  mandatory 
effective date for some of its subsidiaries.

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Group performance

Income statement

USD million

Net interest income

Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments

Credit loss (expense) / recovery

Fee and commission income

Fee and commission expense

Net fee and commission income

Other income

Total operating income

of which: net interest income and other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments

Personnel expenses

General and administrative expenses

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

Total operating expenses

Operating profit / (loss) before tax

Tax expense / (benefit) 

Net profit / (loss)

Net profit / (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

NNet profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders

Comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

TTotal comprehensive income attributable to shareholders

For the year ended

% change from

331.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

31.12.17

  6,025

  5,984

  (118)

  19,598

  (1,703)

  17,895

  427

  30,213

  12,008

  16,132

  6,797

  1,228

  65

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  5,991

  1,468

  4,522

  7

  4,516

  4,231

  5

  4,225

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 (131)

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 (1,840)

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 511

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 11,721

 16,199

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 1,053

 71

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 5,351

 4,305

 1,046

 77

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 (38)

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 (1,781)

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 7,517

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 (9)

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 (2)

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 (8)

 0

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 (66)

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 (91)

 366

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 (98)

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Operating income as reported

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GGlobal Wealth 
Management
  16,941

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Corporate
Banking
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Manage-
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  (513)

CCC – Non-
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Legacy
Portfolio
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CCC –
Group 
ALM
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of which: gains related to investments in associates 4

  101

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of which: gains on sale of real estate

of which: gains on sale of subsidiaries and businesses

of which: remeasurement loss related to UBS Securities China 5

Operating income (adjusted)

  16,840

  3,863

  1,857

  8,150

Operating expenses as reported

  13,313

  2,310

  1,406

  6,501

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 6

of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 6

of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC ­ Services 6

of which: gain related to changes to the Swiss pension plan

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  (66)

  4

  0

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  (38)

Operating expenses (adjusted)

  13,120

  2,300

of which: net expenses for litigation, regulatory and similar matters 7

  619

  41

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax as reported

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

  3,628

  3,720

  1,912

  1,563

  23

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  (10)

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  0

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  16

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  (5)

  6,313

  (64)

  1,649

  1,836

  31
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  (270)

  (300)

  293

  208

  238

  (456)

  (122)
  425

  (7)

  (806)

  (725)

  (609)

  165

  29,966

  84

  0

  0

  3

  81

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  (693)

  (690)

  315

  24,222

  0

  0

  3

  312

  69

  (150)

  (148)

  286

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  (241)

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  5,991

  6,063

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Personal &
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Banking
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For the year ended 31.12.17

Asset 
Manage-
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Investment 
Bank
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CC –
Services3 
 (157)

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CC – Non-
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Legacy
Portfolio
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CC –
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ALM
 (288)

USD million
Operating income as reported

of which: gains on sale of subsidiaries and businesses

of which: gains on sale of financial assets at fair value through OCI 8

of which: net foreign currency translation losses 9

Operating income (adjusted)

 16,287

 3,925

 1,929

 7,658

 (157)

Operating expenses as reported

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 6

of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 6

of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC ­ Services 6
of which: expenses from modification of terms for certain DCCP 
awards 10

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 2,317
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 1,495
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Operating expenses (adjusted)

 12,129

 2,212

 1,393

 6,527
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 310

 26
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of which: net expenses for litigation, regulatory and similar matters 7

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 (42)

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax as reported

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

  3,571

  4,159

  1,607

  1,713

  587

  536

  1,267

  1,523

 779
 442

 532

 (954)

 759

 252

  (935)

  (915)

 (16)

 (271)

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 0

 3

 44

 0

  (336)

  (315)

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 29,622

 153

 137

 (16)

 (22)

 29,349

 388
 0

 0

 6

 382

 52

  (411)

  (405)

 24,272
 545

 647

 0

 26
 23,054

 434

  5,351

  6,295

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Performance by business division and Corporate Center unit – reported and adjusted (continued)1,2

For the year ended 31.12.16

USD million
Operating income as reported

Global Wealth 
Management
 15,249

Personal &
Corporate
Banking
 4,035

Asset 
Manage-
ment
 1,955

of which: gains on sale of financial assets at fair value through OCI 8

 31

 105

of which: gains on sale of real estate

of which: gains related to investments in associates

of which: net foreign currency translation losses 9

 21

of which: losses on sale of subsidiaries and businesses

 (24)

Investment 
Bank
 7,779

 77

CC –
Services3 
 (103)

 123

CC – Non-
core and
Legacy
Portfolio
 (32)

CC –
Group 
ALM
 (155)

 (84)

UBS
 28,729

 213

 123

 21

 (84)

 (24)

Operating income (adjusted)

 15,242

 3,909

 1,955

 7,702

 (226)

 (71)

 (32)

 28,480

Operating expenses as reported

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 6

of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 6

of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC ­ Services 6

Operating expenses (adjusted)

 12,159
 61

 55

 478

 2,250
 4

 0

 115

 1,498
 15

 15

 72

 11,564

 2,132

 1,397

of which: net expenses for litigation, regulatory and similar matters 7

 164

 3

 (2)

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax as reported

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

  3,090

  3,678

  1,785

  1,778

  457

  558

 6,765
 156

 14

 416

 6,179

 42

  1,014

  1,524

 753
 526

 631

 (1,101)

 697

 2

  (856)

  (923)

 (1)
 0

 0

 0

 (1)

 0

 1,094
 1

 24,519
 763

 0

 21

 715

 0

 1,073

 23,041

 595

 805

  (154)

  (70)

  (1,126)

  (1,105)

  4,209

  5,439

11 Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.     2 Comparative figures in this table have been restated for the change of the presentation currency from Swiss francs to US 
dollars with assets, liabilities and total equity translated to US dollars at closing exchange rates prevailing on the respective balance sheet dates, and income and expenses translated at the respective average rates 
prevailing  for  the  relevant  periods.  Comparatives  may  additionally  differ  due  to  adjustments  following  organizational  changes,  restatements  due  to  the  retrospective  adoption  of  new  accounting  standards  or 
changes  in  accounting  policies,  and  events  after  the  reporting  period.     3 Corporate  Center  ­  Services  operating  expenses  presented  in  this  table  are  after  service  allocations  to  business  divisions  and  other 
Corporate Center units.     4 Reflects a valuation gain on our equity ownership in SIX related to the sale of SIX Payment Services to Worldline.     5 Related to the increase of stake in and consolidation of UBS 
Securities China. Refer to “Note 32 Changes in organization and acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries and businesses” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information.    6 
Reflects restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs as well as expenses for new restructuring initiatives for Global Wealth Management and Asset Management in 2018.    7 Reflects the net increase in / 
(release of) provisions for litigation, regulatory and similar matters recognized in the income statement. Refer to ”Note 21 Provisions and contingent liabilities” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of 
this report for more information. Also includes recoveries from third parties of USD 29 million, USD 55 million and USD 13 million for the years ended 31 December 2018, 31 December 2017 and 31 December 
2016, respectively.     8 Includes a gain on the sale of our investment in the London Clearing House in the Investment Bank in 2017, gains on sales of our investment in IHS Markit in the Investment Bank in 2017 
and 2016, and a gain on the sale of our investment in Visa Europe in Global Wealth Management and Personal & Corporate Banking in 2016. Figures presented for periods prior to 2018 relate to financial assets 
available for sale.    9 Related to the disposal of foreign branches and subsidiaries.    10 Relates to the removal of the service period requirement for DCCP awards granted for the performance years 2012 and 2013. 

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Results

We  recorded  net  profit  attributable  to  shareholders  of 
USD 4,516  million  in  2018,  which  included  a  net  tax  expense 
of  USD 1,468  million.  In  2017,  net  profit  attributable  to 
shareholders  was  USD 969  million,  which  included  a  net  tax 
expense  of  USD 4,305  million,  including  a  USD 2,939  million 
net  write-down  of  deferred  tax  assets  following  the  reduction 
in the US federal corporate tax rate after the enactment of the 
Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs  Act  (TCJA)  in  the  US  during  the  fourth 
quarter of 2017.

Profit before tax increased by USD 640 million, or 12%, to 
reflecting  higher  operating 
USD 5,991  million,  mainly 
income.  Operating  income  increased  by  USD 591  million,  or 
2%,  reflecting  a  USD 373  million  increase  in  net  fee  and 
commission  income  as  well  as  USD 287  million  higher  net 
interest income and other net income from fair value changes 
on  financial  instruments.  Operating  expenses  were  broadly 
unchanged,  mainly  as  USD 169  million  higher  expenses  for 
depreciation,  amortization  and 
impairment  of  property, 
equipment,  software  and  intangible  assets  were  offset  by 
USD 152 million lower general and administrative expenses.

In  addition  to  reporting  our  results  in  accordance  with 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS),  we  report 
adjusted  results  that  exclude  items  that  management  believes 
are  not  representative  of  the  underlying  performance  of  our 
businesses.  Such  adjusted  results  are  non-GAAP  financial 
measures  as  defined  by  SEC  regulations.  These  adjustments 
include restructuring expenses related to our CHF 2.1 billion cost 
reduction program, completed at the end of 2017 (referred to as 

our  “legacy  cost  programs”  in  this  report).  We  incurred 
restructuring  expenses  in  connection  with  such  legacy  cost 
programs,  as  well  as  expenses  relating  to  new  restructuring 
initiatives,  of  USD 561  million  and  expect  such  amounts  to  be 
approximately USD 0.2 billion for the full year 2019.

For the purpose of determining adjusted results for 2018, we 
excluded  a  gain  of  USD 460  million  related  to  investments  in 
associates,  gains  of  USD 31  million  on  sale  of  real  estate,  gains 
of  USD 25  million  on  sale  of  subsidiaries  and  businesses,  a 
remeasurement  loss  of  USD 270  million  related  to  the  increase 
of our shareholding in UBS Securities China, a gain of USD 241 
million  related  to  changes  to  the  Swiss  pension  plan,  and  net 
restructuring  expenses  of  USD 561  million.  For  2017,  we 
excluded  gains  of  USD 153  million  on  sale  of  subsidiaries  and 
businesses,  gains  of  USD 137  million  on  sale  of  financial  assets 
at fair value through OCI, net foreign currency translation losses 
of  USD 16  million,  expenses  of  USD 26  million  related  to  the 
modification  of  terms  for  Deferred  Contingent  Capital  Plan 
(DCCP)  awards  granted  for  the  performance  years  2012  and 
2013, and net restructuring expenses of USD 1,192 million.

On  this  adjusted  basis,  profit  before  tax  decreased  by 
USD 232  million,  or  4%,  to  USD 6,063  million,  reflecting 
USD 849  million  higher  adjusted  operating  expenses,  partly 
offset by USD 617 million higher adjusted operating income.

Operating income

Total operating income was USD 30,213 million compared with 
USD 29,622  million.  On  an  adjusted  basis,  total  operating 
income  increased  by  USD 617  million,  or  2%,  to  USD 29,966 
million, mainly due to a USD 373 million increase in net fee and 
commission  income  as  well  as  USD 287  million  higher  net 
interest  income  and  other  net  income  from  fair  value  changes 
on financial instruments.

Net interest income and other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments

USD million
Net interest income from financial instruments measured at amortized cost and fair value through 
other comprehensive income (AC / FVOCI)
Net interest income from financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments
TTotal
Global Wealth Management

of which: net interest income
of which: transaction-based income from foreign exchange and other intermediary activity 1

Personal & Corporate Banking 

of which: net interest income 
of which: transaction-based income from foreign exchange and other intermediary activity 1

Asset Management
Investment Bank2

Corporate Client Solutions
Investor Client Services

Corporate Center2
CC – Services
CC – Group ALM
CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio

For the year ended
31.12.17

331.12.18

  3,710
  2,315
  5,984
  12,008
  5,254
  4,310
  944
  2,514
  2,106
  408
  (30)
  4,812
  1,056
  3,756
  (541)
  (159)
  (554)
  173

 5,018
 1,638
 5,065
 11,721
 5,149
 4,103
 1,046
 2,510
 2,127
 383
 (24)
 4,363
 1,087
 3,276
 (278)
 (43)
 (162)
 (72)

% change from
31.12.17

 (26)
 41
 18
 2
 2
 5
 (10)
 0
 (1)
 6
 23
 10
 (3)
 15
 95
 268
 241

31.12.16

 5,403
 1,084
 5,023
 11,510
 4,893
 3,843
 1,050
 2,563
 2,225
 337
 (29)
 4,330
 830
 3,500
 (246)
 (90)
 (96)
 (60)

11 Mainly includes spread-related income in connection with client-driven transactions, foreign currency translation effects and income and expenses from precious metals, which are included in the income statement 
line Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments. The amounts reported on this line are one component of Transaction-based income in the management discussion and analysis of Global 
Wealth Management and Personal & Corporate Banking in the “Global Wealth Management” and “Personal & Corporate Banking” sections of this report.    2 Investment Bank and Corporate Center information is 
provided at the business line level rather than by financial statement reporting line in order to reflect the underlying business activities, which is consistent with the structure of their management discussion and 
analysis in the “Investment Bank” and “Corporate Center” sections of this report.

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Net interest income and other net income from fair value changes 
on financial instruments
Total combined net interest income and other net income from fair 
value  changes  on  financial  instruments  increased  by  USD 287 
million to USD 12,008 million. This was mainly driven by increases 
in  the  Investment  Bank  and  Global  Wealth  Management,  partly 
offset by a decrease in Corporate Center. 

Global Wealth Management
In  Global  Wealth  Management,  net  interest  income  increased  by 
USD 207  million  to  USD 4,310  million,  reflecting  an  increase  in 
average margin on deposits and higher loan volumes, partly offset 
by the expiration of an interest rate hedge portfolio at the end of 
2017,  lower  net  income  from  Group  structural  risk  management 
activities  and  higher  funding  costs  for  long-term  debt  that 
contributes to total loss-absorbing capacity.

Transaction-based  income  from  foreign  exchange  and  other 
intermediary  activity  decreased  by  USD 102  million  to  USD 944 
million, mainly due to lower client activity. 

Personal & Corporate Banking
In Personal & Corporate Banking, net interest income decreased by 
USD 21  million  to  USD 2,106  million,  primarily  related  to  the 
expiration of an interest rate hedge portfolio at the end of 2017, as 
well as higher funding costs for long-term debt that contributes to 
total  loss-absorbing  capacity  and  lower  banking  book  interest 
income. This was partly offset by higher deposit revenues.

Transaction-based  income  from  foreign  exchange  and  other 
intermediary  activity  increased  by  USD 25  million  to  USD 408 
million, mainly due to higher net income from foreign exchange 
transactions.

Investment Bank
In the Investment Bank, net interest income and other net income 
from  fair  value  changes  on  financial  instruments  increased  by 
USD 449  million  to  USD 4,812  million.  This  was  driven  by  a 
USD 480  million  increase  in  Investor  Client  Services,  primarily  in 
Foreign  Exchange,  Rates  and  Credit,  mainly  due  to  higher  client 
activity  levels  and  improved  trading  performance  across  the 
majority  of  products.  2018  also  included  the  recognition  of  net 
income of around USD 100 million, comprised mainly of previously 
deferred  day-1  profits,  due  to  enhanced  observability  and  revised 
valuations  in  the  funding  curve  used  to  value  UBS  interest-linked 
notes.  In  addition,  there  was  an  increase  in  Equities,  primarily  in 
Financing  Services  and  Derivatives,  driven  by  increased  client 
activity.  In  Corporate  Client  Solutions,  net  interest  income  and 
other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments 
was broadly stable at USD 1,056 million. 

Corporate Center
In  Corporate  Center,  net  interest  income  and  other  net  income 
from  fair  value  changes  on  financial  instruments  decreased  by 
USD 263 million, primarily reflecting a USD 392 million decrease in 
Corporate Center – Group Asset and Liability Management (Group 
ALM),  mainly  due  to  higher  net  interest  expense  in  Group  ALM’s 
unsecured  funding  portfolio.  In  addition,  there  was  a  USD 116 
million decrease in Corporate Center – Services, primarily driven by 
higher  funding  costs  relating  to  Corporate  Center  –  Services’ 
balance  sheet  assets.  These  decreases  were  partly  offset  by  a 
USD 245  million  increase  in  Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and 
Legacy  Portfolio,  primarily  because  2018  included  valuation  gains 
on auction rate securities, which were measured at amortized cost 
in 2017 and are now measured at fair value through profit or loss 
effective 1 January 2018 upon adoption of IFRS 9. 

→ Refer to “Note 3 Net interest income and other net income from 

fair value changes on financial instruments” in the 

“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information

Credit loss expense / recovery
We  adopted  IFRS  9,  Financial  Instruments,  effective  1 January 
2018.  IFRS  9  introduces  a  forward-looking  expected  credit  loss 
(ECL)  approach,  which  is  intended  to  result  in  an  earlier 
recognition  of  credit  losses  based  on  an  ECL  impairment 
approach compared with the incurred-loss impairment approach 
for  financial  instruments  under  IAS  39,  Financial  Instruments: 
loss-provisioning 
Recognition  and  Measurement,  and 
approach for financial guarantees and loan commitments under 
IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

the 

Total net credit loss expenses were USD 118 million in 2018, 
reflecting net losses of USD 95 million related to credit-impaired 
(stage 3) positions, mainly in Personal & Corporate Banking and 
to  a  lesser  extent  in  the  Investment  Bank,  as  well  as  net 
expected credit losses of USD 23 million related to stage 1 and 
2 positions. 

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information on the adoption of IFRS 9

→ Refer to “Note 23 Expected credit loss measurement” in the 

“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information on credit loss expense / recovery

→ Refer to the “Risk factors” section of this report for more 

information

Credit loss (expense) / recovery

USD million
Global Wealth Management
Personal & Corporate Banking
Investment Bank
Corporate Center

of which: Non-core and Legacy Portfolio

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31.12.17
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 (20)
 (92)
 (11)
 (11)
 (131)

331.12.18
  (15)
  (56)
  (38)
  (8)
  (8)
  (118)

31.12.16
 (8)
 (6)
 (11)
 (12)
 (12)
 (38)

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31.12.17
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 (58)
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Net  fee  and  commission  income  was  USD 17,895  million 
compared with USD 17,522 million.

Investment fund fees and fees for portfolio management and 
related  services  increased  by  USD 722  million  to  USD 12,710 
million,  mainly  in  Global  Wealth  Management,  predominantly 
driven  by  higher  average  invested  assets  and  an  increase  in 
mandate penetration during the year.

M&A and corporate finance fees increased by USD 70 million 
to  USD 768  million,  primarily  reflecting  an  increase  in  the 
Investment  Bank  due  to  higher  revenues  from  both  private 
transactions and merger and acquisition transactions.

Other fee and commission expense increased by USD 220 million 
to USD 1,387 million, primarily in Asset Management, mainly due to 
the inclusion of fund administration expenses, which were reported 
as operating expenses prior to the sale of Asset Management’s fund 
administration business in October 2017.

Underwriting fees decreased by USD 192 million to USD 811 
million,  mainly  reflecting  lower  equity  underwriting  revenues  in 
the Investment Bank. 

→ Refer to “Note 4 Net fee and commission income” in the 

“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information

Other income
Other  income  was  USD 427  million  compared  with  USD 511 
million.  Excluding  the  aforementioned  adjusting  items,  which 
consist  of  gains  related  to  investments  in  associates,  gains  on 
sales  of  subsidiaries  and  businesses,  gains  on  sale  of  financial 
assets  at 
real  estate,  a 
remeasurement  loss  related  to  UBS  Securities  China  and  net 
foreign  currency  translation  losses,  adjusted  other  income 
decreased  by  USD 56  million.  This  decrease  was  mainly  due  to 
higher gains on sale of financial assets at fair value through OCI 
in 2017, which were not treated as adjusting items.

through  OCI  and 

fair  value 

→ Refer to “Note 5 Other income” in the “Consolidated financial 

statements” section of this report for more information
→ Refer to “Note 32 Changes in organization and acquisitions, 
sales and disposals of subsidiaries and businesses” in the 

“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information on the increase of stake in and consolidation 

of UBS Securities China

Operating expenses

Total  operating  expenses  were  broadly  unchanged  at 
USD 24,222  million.  Excluding  net  restructuring  expenses  of 
USD 561  million  (2017:  USD 1,192  million)  and  a  gain  of 
USD 241 million in 2018 related to changes to the Swiss pension 
plan,  as  well  as  expenses  of  USD 26  million  in  2017  in  the 
Investment Bank related to the modification of terms for DCCP 
awards  granted  for  the  performance  years  2012  and  2013, 
adjusted total operating expenses increased by USD 849 million, 
or 4%, to USD 23,903 million.

Personnel expenses
Personnel expenses decreased by USD 67 million to USD 16,132 
million,  mainly  reflecting  a  USD 259  million  decrease  in  net 
restructuring  expenses  and  a  gain  of  USD 241  million  in  2018 
related  to  changes  to  the  Swiss  pension  plan,  largely  offset  by 
higher  salary  expenses.  On  an  adjusted  basis,  personnel 
expenses increased by USD 459 million. 

Adjusted  expenses  for  salaries  increased  by  USD 472  million 
to  USD 6,273  million,  mainly  in  Corporate  Center  –  Services, 
primarily driven by continued insourcing of certain activities and 
staff from third-party vendors to our Business Solutions Centers. 
This  increase  in  salaries  was  partly  offset  by  lower  general  and 
administrative expenses. Salary expenses also increased in Global 
Wealth Management.

Adjusted expenses for total variable compensation decreased 
by  USD 75  million,  reflecting  a  decrease  of  USD 112  million  in 
expenses  for  awards  related  to  prior  years,  partly  offset  by 
USD 38 million higher expenses for current-year awards.

Financial advisor variable compensation was broadly stable at 
USD 4,054  million,  reflecting  lower  expenses  for  compensation 
commitments to recruited financial advisors, almost entirely offset 
by an increase in expenses due to higher compensable revenues.

Adjusted  other  personnel  expenses  increased  by  USD 72 
million,  primarily  due  to  an  increase  in  costs  for  salary-related 
add-ons,  recruitment  and  contractors,  partly  offset  by  lower 
expenses for pension and other post-employment benefit plans.
→ Refer to the “Compensation” section of this report for more 

information

→ Refer to “Note 6 Personnel expenses,” ”Note 29 Pension and 

other post-employment benefit plans” and “Note 30 Employee 

benefits: variable compensation” in the “Consolidated financial 

statements” section of this report for more information

General and administrative expenses
General  and  administrative  expenses  decreased  by  USD 152 
million  to  USD 6,797  million.  This  was  mainly  due  to  USD 415 
million  lower  net  restructuring  expenses,  partly  offset  by 
USD 223  million  higher  net  expenses  for  litigation,  regulatory 
and similar matters. Net expenses for the UK and German bank 
levy were USD 58 million in 2018 and included a USD 45 million 
credit  related  to  prior  years.  In  2017,  net  expenses  for  the  UK 
and  German  bank  levy  were  USD 20  million  and  included  an 
USD 85 million credit related to prior years. 

increase 

On  an  adjusted  basis,  general  and  administrative  expenses 
the 
increased  by  USD 263  million,  primarily  due 
aforementioned 
litigation, 
for 
regulatory  and  similar  matters  and  USD 147  million  higher 
expenses  for  rent  and  maintenance  of  IT  and  other  equipment. 
This was partly offset by USD 66 million lower professional fees 
and a USD 52 million decrease in marketing and public relations 
costs.

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Operating expenses as reported
Personnel expenses 
General and administrative expenses 
Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets 
TTotal operating expenses as reported

Adjusting items
Personnel expenses

of which: restructuring expenses 1
of which: a gain related to changes to the Swiss pension plan 2
of which: expenses from modification of terms for certain DCCP awards 3

General and administrative expenses1
Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software1
TTotal adjusting items

Operating expenses (adjusted)4
Personnel expenses 
of which: salaries
of which: total variable compensation
of which: relating to current year 5
of which: relating to prior years 6

of which: financial advisor variable compensation 7
of which: other personnel expenses 8

General and administrative expenses 

of which: net expenses for litigation, regulatory and similar matters
of which: other general and administrative expenses

% change from
31.12.17

 0
 (2)
 17
 (8)
 0

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31.12.17

331.12.18

  16,132
  6,797
  1,228
  65
  24,222

  45
  286
  (241)

  225
  50
  319

 16,199
 6,949
 1,053
 71
 24,272

 570
 545

 26
 640
 7
 1,217

31.12.16

 15,913
 7,517
 997
 93
 24,519

 763
 763

 705
 11
 1,479

  16,087
  6,273
  3,167
  2,576
  592
  4,054
  2,593
  6,572
  657
  5,916
  1,178
  65
  23,903

 15,628
 5,801
 3,242
 2,538
 704
 4,064
 2,521
 6,309
 434
 5,875
 1,046
 71
 23,054

 15,150
 5,864
 3,123
 2,281
 842
 3,740
 2,423
 6,812
 805
 6,007
 986
 93
 23,041

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 8
 (2)
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 4
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 (8)
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Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets 
TTotal operating expenses (adjusted)
11 Reflects restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs as well as expenses for new restructuring initiatives for Global Wealth Management and Asset Management in 2018.    2 Refer to “Note 29 Pension 
and other post-employment benefit plans” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information.     3 Relates to the removal of the service period requirement for DCCP awards 
granted for the performance years 2012 and 2013.     4 Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.     5 Includes expenses relating to performance awards and other variable 
compensation for the respective performance year.     6 Consists of amortization of prior years’ awards relating to performance awards and other variable compensation.     7 Financial advisor variable compensation 
consists of formulaic compensation based directly on compensable revenues generated by financial advisors and supplemental compensation calculated on the basis of financial advisor productivity, firm tenure, new 
assets and other variables. It also includes expenses related to compensation commitments with financial advisors entered into at the time of recruitment that are subject to vesting requirements.     8 Consists of 
expenses related to contractors, social security, pension and other post-employment benefit plans and other personnel expenses. Refer to “Note 6 Personnel expenses” in the “Consolidated financial statements” 
section of this report for more information.

We  believe  that  the  industry  continues  to  operate  in  an 
environment  in  which  expenses  associated  with  litigation, 
regulatory  and  similar  matters  will  remain  elevated  for  the 
foreseeable future and we continue to be exposed to a number 
of  significant  claims  and  regulatory  matters.  The  outcome  of 
many  of  these  matters,  the  timing  of  a  resolution,  and  the 
potential  effects  of  resolutions  on  our  future  business,  financial 
results or financial condition are extremely difficult to predict.
→ Refer to “Note 7 General and administrative expenses” and 

“Note 21 Provisions and contingent liabilities” in the 

“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information

Depreciation, amortization and impairment
impairment  of  property, 
Depreciation,  amortization  and 
equipment,  software  and  intangible  assets  was  USD 1,293 
million compared with USD 1,124 million, mainly resulting from 
higher  expenses  for  internally  generated  capitalized  software, 
driven  by  newly  developed  software  that  has  been  placed  in 
service over the last 12 months, and higher impairment costs.

On  an  adjusted  basis,  depreciation,  amortization  and 
impairment  of  property,  equipment,  software  and  intangible 
assets  increased  by  USD 126  million,  primarily  due  to  the 
aforementioned  increase  in  expenses  for  internally  generated 
capitalized software.

→ Refer to “Note 15 Property, equipment and software” and 

“Note 16 Goodwill and intangible assets” in the “Consolidated 

financial statements” section of this report for more 

information

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We recognized an income tax expense of USD 1,468 million for 
2018,  compared  with  an  income  tax  expense  of  USD 4,305 
million for 2017.

The 2018 income tax expense reflects current tax expenses of 
USD 884  million,  which  primarily  relate  to  taxable  profits  of  UBS 
Switzerland AG and other entities. It also includes a net deferred 
tax  expense  of  USD 859  million,  which  primarily  relates  to  the 
amortization of deferred tax assets (DTAs) previously recognized in 
relation  to  tax  losses  carried  forward  and  deductible  temporary 
differences to reflect their offset against profits for the year.

In  addition,  following  the  corporate  tax  reform  in  the  US  at 
the  end  of  2017  and  the  reduction  in  timeframe  between  the 
end  of  our  seven-year  profit  forecast  period  and  the  expiry  of 
our  brought-forward  US  tax  losses,  we  have  reviewed  our 
approach  to  the  remeasurement  of  our  US  DTAs.  This  review 
resulted in the recognition of a net tax benefit during the year of 
USD 275 million, comprised of as follows:
– The  write-off  of  a  Swiss  temporary  difference  DTA  of 
USD 1,617  million  relating  to  UBS  AG’s  investment  in  our  US 
intermediate holding company (US IHC), UBS Americas Holding 
LLC.  The  write-off  occurred  because  the  temporary  difference 
between the tax and accounting values in respect of UBS AG’s 
investment  in  the  US  IHC  is  no  longer  expected  to  reverse  in 
the foreseeable future, reflecting the expected repatriation of a 
significant portion of future US earnings.

– A  net  increase  in  DTAs  of  USD 1,180  million,  which  is  the 
sum of two related items. We recognized new US temporary 
difference  DTAs  of  USD 2,134  million  as  a  result  of  tax 
elections  made  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2018  to  capitalize 
certain historic real estate costs for US tax purposes that will 
be amortized over a period of up to 39 years. These elections 
also resulted in a reduction in recognized US tax loss DTAs of 
USD 954  million,  because  expected  future  taxable  profits 
otherwise  available  against  which  to  utilize  brought-forward 
tax  losses  were  reduced  by  the  expected  future  amount  of 
capitalized real estate cost amortization.

– A current US state and local tax expense of USD 160 million 

resulting from the real estate capitalization elections.

– An  increase  in  recognized  US  DTAs  recorded  at  the  level  of 
UBS  Americas  Inc.  of  USD 1,367  million,  reflecting  the 
elimination  of  the  seven-year  profit  forecast  period  limit  for 
US  tax  loss  DTAs  as  well  as  the  transfer  by  UBS  AG  of  US 
in  certain  profitable  subsidiaries  to  UBS 
shareholdings 
Americas Inc.

– A  decrease  in  recognized  US  DTAs  for  UBS  AG  of  USD 495 
million,  which  mainly  relates  to  the  transfer  of  the 
shareholdings referred to above.

The 2017 income tax expense of USD 4,305 million included 
a  deferred  tax  expense  of  USD 3,415  million,  which  primarily 
related to a net write-down of DTAs in respect of the US federal 
corporate tax rate reduction included in the TCJA enacted in the 
fourth quarter of 2017. It also included a current tax expense of 
USD 890  million,  which  related  to  taxable  profits  of  UBS 
Switzerland AG and other entities.

Tax loss DTAs at the level of UBS Americas Inc. will begin to 
be  amortized  with  effect  from  1  January  2019.  For  2019,  we 
expect a full-year tax rate of approximately 25%, of which 14% 
relates to current tax expenses.

→ Refer to “Note 8 Income taxes” in the “Consolidated financial 

statements” section of this report for more information
→ Refer to the “Risk factors” section of this report for more 

information

Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders

total 

comprehensive 

In  2018, 
to 
shareholders  was  USD 4,225  million,  reflecting  net  profit  of 
USD 4,516  million,  partly  offset  by  negative  other 
comprehensive income (OCI), net of tax, of USD 290 million.

income  attributable 

Foreign  currency  translation  OCI  was  negative  USD 541 
million  in  2018,  mainly  resulting  from  the  weakening  of  the 
Swiss  franc,  the  euro  and  the  British  pound  against  the  US 
dollar.  In  2017,  OCI  related  to  foreign  currency  translation  was 
positive USD 1,564 million.

OCI  related  to  cash  flow  hedges  was  negative  USD 269 
million,  mainly  reflecting  a  decrease  in  net  unrealized  gains  on 
hedging derivatives resulting from increases in the relevant long-
term  interest  rates.  In  2017,  OCI  related  to  cash  flow  hedges 
was negative USD 635 million.

OCI  associated  with  financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value 
through OCI was negative USD 45 million, compared with negative 
USD 91  million,  reflecting  net  unrealized  losses  following  increases 
in the relevant US dollar long-term interest rates in 2018.

OCI related to own credit on financial liabilities designated at fair 
value  was  positive  USD 509  million  and  primarily  reflected  a 
widening of credit spreads. In 2017, OCI related to own credit on 
financial  liabilities  designated  at  fair  value  was  negative  USD 317 
million, primarily reflecting a tightening of credit spreads.

Defined  benefit  plan  OCI  was  USD 56  million  compared  with 
USD 296  million.  Total  pre-tax  OCI  related  to  the  Swiss  defined 
benefit plan was negative USD 352 million. This reflected a net gain 
of USD 242 million from the remeasurement of the defined benefit 
obligation (DBO) which was more than offset by a loss of USD 523 
million due to a negative return on plan assets and a loss of USD 71 
million related to an increase in the effect of the IFRS asset ceiling. 
The net gain of USD 242 million related to the DBO remeasurement 
was mainly driven by a gain of USD 776 million due to an increase 
in the applicable discount rate, partly offset by an experience loss of 
USD 397  million  (reflecting  the  effects  of  differences  between  the 
previous  actuarial  assumptions  and  what  actually  occurred)  and  a 
loss  of  USD 124  million  due  to  an  increase  in  the  rate  of  interest 
credit on retirement savings.

Total  pre-tax  OCI  related  to  UK  defined  benefit  plans  was 
positive  USD 132  million,  reflecting  OCI  gains  of  USD 269  million 
from the remeasurement of the DBO, primarily driven by a gain of 
USD 220 million due to an increase in the applicable discount rate. 
This  was  partly  offset  by  OCI  losses  of  USD 136  million  due  to  a 
negative return on plan assets.

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The total pre-tax OCI loss of USD 220 million was more than 
offset  by  a  net  tax  benefit  of  USD 276  million,  mainly  due  to 
the recognition of temporary difference DTAs in the US in the 
fourth  quarter  of  2018,  following  our  review  of  the  approach 
used to remeasure our US DTAs and the timing for recognizing 
deferred taxes.

→ Refer to “Statement of comprehensive income” in the 

“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information

→ Refer to ”Note 29 Pension and other post-employment benefit 

plans” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this 

report for more information on defined benefit plans

Sensitivity to interest rate movements

As  of  31 December  2018,  we  estimate  that  a  parallel  shift  in 
yield  curves  by  +100  basis  points  could  lead  to  a  combined 
increase in annual net interest income of approximately USD 0.7 
billion in Global Wealth Management and Personal & Corporate 
Banking.  Of  this  increase,  approximately  USD 0.3  billion  and 
USD 0.2 billion would result from changes in US dollar and euro 
interest rates, respectively.

The immediate effect on shareholders’ equity of such a shift 
in  yield  curves  would  be  a  decrease  of  approximately  USD 2.0 
billion recognized in OCI, of which approximately USD 1.5 billion 
would  result  from  changes  in  US  dollar  interest  rates.  The 
immediate  effect  on  regulatory  capital  would  be  immaterial  as 
OCI from cash flow hedges is not recognized in capital and the 
effect from debt instruments measured at fair value through OCI 
would  be  offset  by  a  positive  effect  from  pension  fund  assets 
and liabilities.

The  aforementioned  estimates  are  based  on  a  hypothetical 
scenario of an immediate increase in interest rates, equal across 
all currencies and relative to implied forward rates applied to our 
banking  book  and  financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value 
through  OCI.  These  estimates  further  assume  no  change  to 
balance  sheet  size  and  structure,  constant  foreign  exchange 
rates and no specific management action.

Net profit attributable to non-controlling interests

Net  profit  attributable  to  non-controlling  interests  was  USD 7 
million  in  2018,  compared  with  USD 77  million  in  the  prior 
year, mainly because a EUR 600 million non-Basel III-compliant 
hybrid  tier  1  capital  instrument  was  redeemed  in  the  fourth 
quarter of 2017.

For 2019, we currently expect net profit attributable to non-

controlling interests to be less than USD 10 million.

Key figures 

Return on tangible equity 
The return on tangible equity (RoTE) was 10.0% compared with 
2.2%,  mainly  because  the  fourth  quarter  of  2017  included  a 
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in  the  US  federal  corporate  tax  rate  after  the  enactment  of  the 
TCJA  in  the  US.  The  adjusted  RoTE  excluding  deferred  tax 
expense / benefit and DTAs was 12.9% compared with 13.7%, 
and was below our 2018 target of approximately 15%.

Return on common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital
The return on CET1 capital (RoCET1) was 13.1% compared with 
3.0%,  mainly  because  the  fourth  quarter  of  2017  included  the 
aforementioned net write-down of DTAs. Excluding this net DTA 
write-down  from  net  profit  attributable  to  shareholders,  the 
RoCET1 would have been 12.0% in 2017.

Cost / income ratio
The  cost  /  income  ratio  was  79.9%  compared  with  81.6%.  On 
an adjusted basis, the cost / income ratio was 79.5% compared 
with 78.2%, and was above our over-the-cycle target of below 
75%.

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio / risk-weighted assets
Our CET1 capital ratio was 12.9%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage 
points  compared  with  31 December  2017,  in  line  with  our 
capital  guidance,  reflecting  a  USD 0.6  billion  increase  in  CET1 
capital  and  a  USD 20.1  billion  increase  in  risk-weighted  assets 
(RWA). 

RWA increased by USD 20.1 billion to USD 263.7 billion as of 
31 December 2018, primarily due to a USD 19.1 billion increase 
in methodology, policy changes and model updates. 

→ Refer to the “Investment Bank,” “Corporate Center” and 
“Capital management” sections of this report for more 

information

leverage 

ratio  was  3.77%,  an 

Common equity tier 1 leverage ratio / leverage ratio denominator
Our  CET1 
increase  of 
0.08 percentage  points  compared  with  31 December  2017, 
slightly  above  our  guidance  of  approximately  3.7%,  reflecting 
the  aforementioned  increase  in  CET1  capital  and  a  USD 4.4 
billion decrease in the leverage ratio denominator (LRD).

The LRD decreased by USD 4.4 billion to USD 904.6 billion as 
of  31 December  2018,  primarily  driven  by  decreases  from 
currency effects of USD 12.1 billion and incremental netting and 
collateral mitigation as well as policy changes of USD 1.5 billion, 
partly offset by a USD 9.1 billion increase in asset size and other.

→ Refer to the “Investment Bank,” “Corporate Center” and 
“Capital management” sections of this report for more 

information

Going concern leverage ratio
Our  going  concern  leverage  ratio  was  5.1%,  an  increase  of 
0.4 percentage  points  compared  with  31 December  2017, 
reflecting  a  USD 3.3  billion  increase  in  going  concern  capital, 
partly offset by the aforementioned decrease in LRD.

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information

Net new money and invested assets
Management’s  discussion  and  analysis  on  net  new  money  and 
invested assets is provided in the “Global Wealth Management” 
and “Asset Management” sections of this report.

Seasonal characteristics

Our  revenues  may  show  seasonal  patterns,  notably  in  the 
Investment  Bank  and  Global  Wealth  Management.  These 
business divisions typically show the highest client activity levels 
in the first quarter, with lower levels throughout the rest of the 
year,  especially  during  the  summer  months  and  end-of-year 
holiday  season.  Other  seasonal  factors  that  may  affect  our 
businesses include annual tax payments (which are concentrated 
in  the  second  quarter  in  the  US)  and  asset  withdrawals,  which 
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USD million, except where indicated

Net profit

Net profit attributable to shareholders

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

Pre-tax adjusting items1,2

Tax effect on adjusting items3

Adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders

of which: deferred tax (expense) / benefit 4

Adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders excluding deferred tax expense / benefit

Equity 

Equity attributable to shareholders

Less: goodwill and intangible assets
Tangible equity attributable to shareholders

of which: DTAs not eligible as common equity tier 1 capital 5

Tangible equity attributable to shareholders excluding DTAs
Common equity tier 1 capital

Return on equity

Return on equity (%)

Return on tangible equity (%)

Adjusted return on tangible equity (%)1

Adjusted return on tangible equity excluding deferred tax expense / benefit and DTAs (%)1,6

As of or for the year ended

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31.12.17

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  4,638

  (425)

  5,062

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  46,281

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Return on common equity tier 1 capital (%)7
11 Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.     2 Refer to the “Performance by business division and Corporate Center unit ­ reported and adjusted” table in this section for 
more information.     3 Generally reflects an indicative tax rate of 22% on pre-tax adjusting items.     4 Deferred tax expense / benefit in respect to taxable profits and any remeasurements of DTAs, such as the net 
write-down due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in the fourth quarter of 2017.    5 DTAs that do not qualify as common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital, reflecting DTAs recognized for tax loss carry-forwards of USD 
6,107 million as of 31 December 2018 (31 December 2017: USD 5,947 million; 31 December 2016: USD 8,256 million) as well as DTAs on temporary differences, excess over threshold of USD 586 million as of 31 
December 2018 (31 December 2017: USD 879 million; 31 December 2016: USD 1,803 million), in accordance with Swiss SRB rules. Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.  
6 Calculated as adjusted net profit / loss attributable to shareholders excluding deferred tax expense / benefit, such as the net write-down due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in the fourth quarter of 2017, 
divided by average tangible equity attributable to shareholders excluding any DTAs that do not qualify as CET1 capital.    7 Calculated as net profit / loss attributable to shareholders divided by average CET1 capital.

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USD billion

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AAsset Management

of which: excluding money market flows

of which: money market flows

1 Net new money excludes interest and dividend income.

Invested assets

USD billion

Global Wealth Management

Asset Management

of which: excluding money market funds

of which: money market funds

For the year ended

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  32.2

  24.8

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 48.7

 10.8

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31.12.18

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Results

We recorded net profit attributable to shareholders of USD 969 
million in 2017, which included a net tax expense of USD 4,305 
million,  mainly  driven  by  a  deferred  tax  expense  of  USD 3,414 
million, primarily related to a net write-down of DTAs in respect 
of  the  US  federal  corporate  tax  reduction  included  in  the  TCJA 
enacted  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2017.  In  2016,  net  profit 
attributable  to  shareholders  was  USD 3,348  million,  which 
included a net tax expense of USD 777 million. 

Profit before tax increased by USD 1,142 million, or 27%, to 
USD 5,351  million,  reflecting  higher  operating  income  and  a 
reduction in operating expenses. Operating income increased by 
USD 893  million,  or  3%,  mainly  due  to  USD 929  million  higher 
net  fee  and  commission  income,  primarily  in  Global  Wealth 
Management.  Operating  expenses  decreased  by  USD 247 
million, or 1%, mainly due to USD 568 million lower general and 
administrative  expenses,  primarily  reflecting  USD 371  million 
lower  net  expenses  for  provisions  for  litigation,  regulatory  and 
similar matters.

In  addition  to  reporting  our  results  in  accordance  with 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS),  we  report 
adjusted  results  that  exclude  items  that  management  believes 
are  not  representative  of  the  underlying  performance  of  our 
businesses.  Such  adjusted  results  are  non-GAAP  financial 
measures  as  defined  by  SEC  regulations.  For  the  purpose  of 
determining  adjusted  results  for  2017,  we  excluded  gains  of 
USD 153 million on sale of subsidiaries and businesses, gains of 
USD 137 million on sale of financial assets at fair value through 
OCI,  net  foreign  currency  translation  losses  of  USD 16  million, 
expenses of USD 26 million related to the modification of terms 
for DCCP awards granted for the performance years 2012 and 
2013, and net restructuring expenses of USD 1,192 million. For 
2016, we excluded gains of USD 213 million on sale of financial 
assets  at  fair  value  through  OCI,  gains  of  USD 123  million  on 
sale  of  real  estate,  gains  of  USD 21  million  related  to 
investments in associates, net foreign currency translation losses 
of  USD 84  million,  losses  of  USD 24  million  on  sales  of 
subsidiaries  and  businesses,  and  net  restructuring  expenses  of 
USD 1,479 million.

On this adjusted basis, profit before tax increased by USD 856 
million,  or  16%,  to  USD 6,295  million,  reflecting  USD 869 
million  higher  adjusted  operating  income  and  USD 13  million 
higher adjusted operating expenses.

Operating income

Total operating income was USD 29,622 million, compared with 
USD 28,729  million.  On  an  adjusted  basis,  total  operating 
income  increased  by  USD 869  million,  or  3%,  to  USD 29,349 
million,  mainly  reflecting  an  increase  of  USD 929  million  in  net 
fee and commission income.

Net interest income and other net income from fair value 
changes on financial instruments
Total combined net interest income and other net income from 
fair  value  changes  on  financial 
increased  by 
USD 211 million to USD 11,721 million.

instruments 

Global Wealth Management
In Global Wealth Management, net interest income increased by 
USD 260  million  to  USD 4,103  million,  primarily  due  to  an 
increase  in  average  margin  on  deposits  as  well  as  higher  loan 
volumes, partly offset by higher funding costs for long-term debt 
that  contributes  to  total  loss-absorbing  capacity  and  lower 
banking book interest income.

Transaction-based  income  from  foreign  exchange  and  other 

intermediary activity was broadly stable. 

Personal & Corporate Banking
Personal & Corporate Banking net interest income decreased by 
USD 98  million  to  USD 2,127  million,  mainly  due  to  higher 
funding  costs  for  long-term  debt  that  contributes  to  total  loss-
absorbing  capacity  and  lower  banking  book  interest  income. 
This was partly offset by higher deposit revenues.

Transaction-based  income  from  foreign  exchange  and  other 
intermediary  activity  increased  by  USD 46  million  to  USD 383 
million,  mainly  due  to  higher  revenues  from  foreign  exchange 
transactions.

Investment Bank
In  the  Investment  Bank,  net  interest  income  and  other  net 
income  from  fair  value  changes  on  financial  instruments  was 
broadly stable at USD 4,363 million, reflecting a USD 257 million 
increase  in  Corporate  Client  Solutions,  mainly  in  Equity  Capital 
Markets and Risk Management, which was almost entirely offset 
by  a  USD 224  million  decrease  in  Investor  Client  Services.  This 
decrease  reflected  lower  revenues  in  Foreign  Exchange,  Rates 
and Credit, partly offset by higher revenues in Equities.

Corporate Center
In Corporate Center, net interest income and other net income 
from  fair  value  changes  on  financial  instruments  decreased  by 
USD 32  million  to  negative  USD 278  million,  mainly  due  to  a 
USD 66 million decrease in Corporate Center – Group ALM. This 
was largely offset by an increase of USD 47 million in Corporate 
Center  –  Services,  mainly  reflecting  higher  treasury-related 
income from Corporate Center – Group ALM.

Credit loss expense / recovery
The  net  credit  loss  expense  was  USD 131  million  compared 
with  USD 38  million,  mainly  reflecting  USD 81  million  higher 
expenses  in  the  Investment  Bank,  primarily  resulting  from  a 
margin  loan  to  a  single  client  following  a  significant  decrease 
in the value of the collateral.

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Net fee and commission income
Net fee and commission income increased by USD 929 million 
to USD 17,522 million.

Adjusted  expenses  for  salaries  decreased  by  USD 63  million 
to  USD 5,801  million,  mainly  reflecting  our  nearshoring  and 
offshoring initiatives and cost reduction programs.

Adjusted expenses for total variable compensation increased 
by  USD 119  million,  reflecting  an  increase  of  USD 257  million 
in  expenses  for  current-year  awards,  partly  offset  by  USD 138 
million lower expenses for awards related to prior years.

Adjusted  other  personnel  expenses  increased  by  USD 98 
million,  primarily  due  to  USD 58  million  higher  social  security 
expenses.

Financial  advisor  variable  compensation 

increased  by 
USD 324 million to USD 4,064 million, mainly reflecting higher 
compensable revenues and changes we announced in 2016 to 
our financial advisor compensation model.

General and administrative expenses
General  and  administrative  expenses  decreased  by  USD 568 
million  to  USD 6,949  million.  Excluding  net  restructuring 
expenses  of  USD 640  million  compared  with  USD 705  million, 
adjusted  general  and  administrative  expenses  decreased  by 
USD 503  million,  primarily  reflecting  USD 371  million  lower  net 
expenses  for  provisions  for  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar 
matters,  a  decrease  in  expenses  for  marketing  and  public 
relations,  and  lower  professional  fees.  In  addition,  the  net 
expense for the UK and German bank levy was USD 20 million in 
2017,  compared  with  USD 124  million,  primarily  because  2017 
included an USD 85 million credit related to prior years. 

Tax

We recognized an income tax expense of USD 4,305 million for 
2017,  which  included  a  net  Swiss  tax  expense  of  USD 562 
million and a net non-Swiss tax expense of USD 3,743 million.

The  Swiss  tax  expense  included  a  current  tax  expense  of 
USD 455  million  related  to  taxable  profits  earned  by  Swiss 
subsidiaries, against which no losses were available to offset. In 
addition, it included a deferred tax expense of USD 107 million, 
which reflected a net decrease in DTAs previously recognized in 
relation to tax losses carried forward and temporary differences. 

Fees 

for  portfolio  management  and 

related  services 
increased  by  USD 597  million  to  USD 7,666  million,  primarily 
driven by Global Wealth Management, mainly related to higher 
invested assets.

Underwriting 

to 
USD 1,003  million,  largely  due  to  higher  equity  underwriting 
revenues, mainly in the Investment Bank.

increased  by  USD 264  million 

fees 

Other income
Other  income  was  USD 511  million  compared  with  USD 663 
million.  Excluding  the  aforementioned  adjusting  items,  which 
consist  of  gains  on  sales  of  subsidiaries  and  businesses,  gains 
on  sales  of  financial  assets  at  fair  value  through  OCI,  gains 
related  to  investments  in  associates  and  net  foreign  currency 
translation 
income  decreased  by 
USD 178 million. This decrease was mainly due to lower gains 
on  sale  of  financial  assets  at  fair  value  through  OCI  and  a 
decrease in other sundry income.

losses,  adjusted  other 

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses decreased by USD 247 million, or 1%, 
to  USD 24,272  million.  Excluding  net  restructuring  expenses  of 
USD 1,192  million,  compared  with  USD 1,479  million  in  2016, 
and expenses of USD 26 million in 2017 in the Investment Bank 
related  to  the  modification  of  terms  for  DCCP  awards  granted 
for  the  performance  years  2012  and  2013,  adjusted  total 
operating expenses were broadly stable at USD 23,054 million.

Personnel expenses
Personnel expenses increased by USD 286 million to USD 16,199 
million  and  included  net  restructuring  expenses  of  USD 545 
million  in  2017,  mainly  related  to  our  transitioning  activities  to 
nearshore  and  offshore  locations,  compared  with  USD 763 
million in 2016. In addition, 2017 included expenses of USD 26 
million  in  the  Investment  Bank  related  to  the  modification  of 
terms for DCCP awards granted for the performance years 2012 
and  2013.  On  an  adjusted  basis,  personnel  expenses  increased 
by USD 478 million to USD 15,628 million.

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USD 435  million  related  to  taxable  profits  earned  by  non-Swiss 
subsidiaries  and  branches,  against  which  no 
losses  were 
available to offset. In addition, it included a deferred tax expense 
of  USD 3,308  million,  which  reflected  a  net  decrease  in  DTAs 
previously  recognized  in  relation  to  tax  losses  carried  forward 
and temporary differences and mainly related to the write-down 
of US DTAs resulting from the reduction in the federal corporate 
tax  rate  to  21%  from  35%  after  the  enactment  of  the  TCJA 
during the fourth quarter of 2017.

The  tax  expense  of  USD 4,305  million  for  2017  was  higher 
than  the  tax  expense  of  USD 777  million  in  2016,  mainly 
because 2017 included a net write-down of DTAs of USD 2,939 
million  resulting  from  the  aforementioned  reduction  in  the  US 
federal corporate tax rate.

Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders

total 

to 
In  2017, 
shareholders was positive USD 1,787 million, reflecting net profit 
of USD 969 million and positive OCI of USD 818 million. 

income  attributable 

comprehensive 

Foreign  currency  translation  OCI  was  USD 1,564  million, 
mainly resulting from the strengthening of the Swiss franc, euro 
and  British  pound  against  the  US  dollar.  In  2016,  foreign 
currency translation OCI was negative USD 458 million.

Defined  benefit  plan  OCI  was  positive  USD 296  million 
compared  with  negative  USD 829  million.  Total  pre-tax  OCI 
related  to  UK  defined  benefit  plans  was  positive  USD 305 
million, reflecting OCI gains of USD 215 million from the return 
on plan assets and an OCI gain of USD 90 million due to a net 
decrease  in  the  DBO.  The  OCI  gain  of  USD 90  million  from  the 
net  DBO  decrease  reflected  gains  of  USD 82  million  related  to 
changes in life expectancy assumptions, a gain of USD 60 million 
due  to  a  decline  in  the  rate  of  pension  increase  and  an  OCI 
experience  gain  of  USD 50  million  (reflecting  the  effects  of 

differences  between  the  previous  actuarial  assumptions  and 
what  actually  occurred),  partly  offset  by  a  loss  of  USD 102 
million from a decrease in the applicable discount rate.

Total  pre-tax  OCI  related  to  the  Swiss  defined  benefit  plan 
was  negative  USD 79  million.  This  reflected  an  OCI  gain  of 
USD 1,640  million  from  the  return  on  plan  assets,  which  was 
more  than  offset  by  an  OCI  loss  of  USD 1,417  million, 
representing  an  increase  in  the  excess  of  the  pension  surplus 
over the estimated future economic benefit, and an OCI loss of 
USD 301  million  due  to  the  DBO  remeasurement.  The  OCI  loss 
of  USD 301  million  related  to  the  DBO  remeasurement  mainly 
reflected  a  loss  of  USD 165  million  from  a  decrease  in  the 
applicable discount rate and an OCI experience loss of USD 154 
million,  reflecting  the  effects  of  differences  between  the 
previous actuarial assumptions and what actually occurred.

OCI  related  to  cash  flow  hedges  was  negative  USD 635 
million,  primarily  reflecting  a  decrease  in  unrealized  gains  on 
hedging  derivatives  that  resulted  from  increases  in  long-term 
interest  rates.  In  2016,  OCI  related  to  cash  flow  hedges  was 
negative USD 684 million.

OCI related to own credit on financial liabilities designated at 
fair value was negative USD 317 million compared with negative 
USD 130  million,  and  mainly  reflected  a  tightening  of  credit 
spreads in 2017.

OCI  associated  with  financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value 
through  OCI  was  negative  USD 91  million  compared  with 
negative  USD 58  million  and  primarily 
the 
reclassification  of  net  gains  from  OCI  to  the  income  statement 
upon  sale  of  assets,  partly  offset  by  net  unrealized  gains 
following decreases in the relevant long-term interest rates.

reflected 

Net profit attributable to non-controlling interests

Net  profit  attributable  to  non-controlling  interests  was  USD 77 
million in 2017 compared with USD 84 million in the prior year.

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Global Wealth Management1

USD million, except where indicated

Results
Net interest income
Recurring net fee income2
Transaction-based income3
Other income
Income
Credit loss (expense) / recovery4
TTotal operating income
Personnel expenses

Salaries and other personnel costs
Financial advisor variable compensation5,6
Compensation commitments with recruited financial advisors5,7

General and administrative expenses
Services (to) / from Corporate Center and other business divisions

of which: services from CC – Services

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets
TTotal operating expenses
BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax

Adjusted results8
TTotal operating income as reported

of which: gain / (loss) on sale of financial assets at fair value through OCI 9
of which: gain / (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and businesses
of which: gains related to investments in associates

TTotal operating income (adjusted)
TTotal operating expenses as reported

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 10
of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 10
of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC – Services 10
of which: gain related to changes to the Swiss pension plan

TTotal operating expenses (adjusted)
BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax as reported
BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

Performance measures11
Pre-tax profit growth (%)
Cost / income ratio (%)
Net new money growth (%)
Net margin on invested assets (bps)12

Adjusted performance measures8,11
Pre-tax profit growth (%)
Cost / income ratio (%)
Net new money growth (%)
Net margin on invested assets (bps)13

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  9,585
  2,911
  151
  16,956
  (15)
  16,941
  7,683
  3,628
  3,470
  584
  1,724
  3,852
  3,740
  4
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  13,313
  3,628

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 8,968
 3,159
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 16,295
 (8)
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 7,674
 3,610
 3,310
 754
 1,263
 3,726
 3,626
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 3,571

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  16,840
  13,313
  34
  16
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  13,120
  3,628
  3,720

  1.6
  78.5
  1.0
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  77.8
  1.0
  16

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 12,717
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 3,571
 4,159

 15.5
 78.0
 2.2
 16

 13.1
 74.4
 2.2
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 3,843
 8,472
 2,887
 55
 15,257
 (8)
 15,249
 7,254
 3,514
 2,931
 808
 1,221
 3,627
 3,520
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 12,159
 3,090

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 12,159
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 3,090
 3,678

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 2.2
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Additional information
Recurring income14
Recurring income as a percentage of income (%)
Average attributed equity (USD billion)15
Return on attributed equity (%)15
Return on attributed tangible equity (%)15
Risk-weighted assets (USD billion)15

of which: held by Global Wealth Management (USD billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of Global Wealth Management (USD billion) 16

Leverage ratio denominator (USD billion)15

of which: held by Global Wealth Management (USD billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of Global Wealth Management (USD billion) 16

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Goodwill and intangible assets (USD billion)
Net new money (USD billion)
Invested assets (USD billion)
Gross margin on invested assets (bps)
Adjusted gross margin on invested assets (bps)
Client assets (USD billion)
Loans, gross (USD billion)17
Due to customers (USD billion)17
Recruitment loans to financial advisors5
Other loans to financial advisors5
Personnel (full-time equivalents)
Advisors (full-time equivalents)
11 Comparative figures in this table have been restated for the change of the presentation currency from Swiss francs to US dollars with assets, liabilities and total equity translated to US dollars at closing exchange 
rates  prevailing  on  the  respective  balance  sheet  dates,  and  income  and  expenses  translated  at  the  respective  average  rates  prevailing  for  the  relevant  periods.  Comparatives  may  additionally  differ  due  to 
adjustments following organizational changes, restatements due to the retrospective adoption of new accounting standards or changes in accounting policies, and events after the reporting period.     2 Recurring 
net fee income consists of fees for services provided on an ongoing basis such as portfolio management fees, asset-based investment fund fees, custody fees and account-keeping fees, which are generated on 
client assets.    3 Transaction-based income consists of the non-recurring portion of net fee and commission income, mainly consisting of brokerage and transaction-based investment fund fees as well as credit card 
fees and fees for payment transactions, together with Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments.     4 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 effective 1 January 2018, credit loss expenses include credit 
losses  on  recruitment  loans  to  financial  advisors  previously  recognized  in  personnel  expenses.  Prior  periods  were  not  restated  for  this  change.     5 Relates  to  licensed  professionals  with  the  ability  to  provide 
investment  advice  to  clients  in  the  Americas.     6  Financial  advisor  variable  compensation  consists  of  formulaic  compensation  based  directly  on  compensable  revenues  generated  by  financial  advisors  and 
supplemental  compensation  calculated  on  the  basis  of  financial  advisor  productivity,  firm  tenure,  new  assets  and  other  variables.     7  Compensation  commitments  with  recruited  financial  advisors  represent 
expenses related to compensation commitments granted to financial advisors at the time of recruitment that are subject to vesting requirements.    8 Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by 
SEC regulations.    9 Includes a gain on the sale of our investment in Visa Europe in 2016. Figures presented for periods prior to 2018 relate to financial assets available for sale.    10 Reflects restructuring expenses 
related to legacy cost programs as well as expenses for new restructuring initiatives in 2018.     11 Refer to the “Performance targets and measurement” section of this report for the definitions of our performance 
measures.     12 Calculated as operating profit before tax / average invested assets.     13 Calculated as adjusted operating profit before tax / average invested assets.     14 Recurring income consists of net interest 
income and recurring net fee income.     15 Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.     16 Represents risk-weighted assets and leverage ratio denominator held by Corporate 
Center − Group ALM that are directly associated with activity managed centrally on behalf of the business divisions and other Corporate Center units. Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity” in 
the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.    17 Loans and Due to customers in this table include customer brokerage receivables and payables, respectively, which with the adoption of 
IFRS 9 effective 1 January 2018 have been reclassified to a separate reporting line on the balance sheet.

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Regional breakdown of performance measures1

As of or for the year ended 31.12.18
USD billion, except where indicated 
Net new money

Net new money growth (%)

Invested assets

Loans, gross

Americas
 (4.1)

 (0.3)

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EMEA
 10.4

 1.9

 500

 37.5

Asia Pacific
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Switzerland
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Total of 
regions2
 26.7

of which: ultra high 
net worth (UHNW)
 24.8

 4.5

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 42.3

 1.5

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 35.0

 1.1

 2,257

 174.2

 2.1

 1,127

Client advisors (full-time equivalents)

 1,043 4
1 Refer to the “Performance targets and measurement” section of this report for the definitions of our performance measures.     2 Excluding minor functions with 116 advisors, USD 3 billion of invested assets, 
USD 0.5 billion of loans and USD 2 billion of net new money outflows in 2018.     3 Loans include customer brokerage receivables, which with the adoption of IFRS 9 effective 1 January 2018 have been reclassified 
to a separate reporting line on the balance sheet.    4 Represents advisors who exclusively serve ultra high net worth clients in a globally managed unit.

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 1,837

 1,138

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Results

Profit  before  tax  increased  by  USD 57  million,  or  2%,  to 
USD 3,628  million,  including  a  USD 101  million  valuation  gain 
on  our  equity  ownership  in  SIX  related  to  the  sale  of  SIX 
Payment  Services  to  Worldline  and  a  credit  of  USD 66  million 
related  to  our  Swiss  pension  plan.  Adjusted  profit  before  tax 
decreased  by  USD 439  million,  or  11%,  to  USD 3,720  million, 
reflecting  higher  operating  expenses,  partly  offset  by  higher 
operating income.

Operating income
Total operating income increased by USD 654 million, or 4%, to 
USD 16,941  million.  Excluding  the  aforementioned  valuation 
gain,  adjusted  total  operating  income  increased  by  USD 553 
million,  or  3%,  to  USD 16,840  million,  mainly  driven  by  higher 
recurring  net  fee  income  and  net  interest  income,  partly  offset 
by lower transaction-based income.

Net 

income 

interest 

increased  by  USD 207  million  to 
USD 4,310  million,  due  to  an  increase  in  average  margin  on 
deposits,  as  well  as  higher  loan  volumes,  partly  offset  by  the 
expiration of an interest rate hedge portfolio at the end of 2017, 
lower  net  income  from  Group  structural  risk  management 
activities  and  higher  funding  costs  for  long-term  debt  that 
contributes to total loss-absorbing capacity.

→ Refer to “Corporate Center – Group Asset and Liability 

Management” in this section of the report for more information 

on net income from Group structural risk management 

Recurring  net  fee  income  increased  by  USD 617  million  to 
USD 9,585  million,  predominantly  driven  by  higher  average 
invested  assets  and  an  increase  in  mandate  penetration  during 
the year.

Transaction-based  income  decreased  by  USD 248  million  to 
USD 2,911  million,  mainly  due  to  lower  client  activity  in  the 
Americas and in Asia Pacific.

Other  income  increased  by  USD 86  million  to  USD 151 
million.  Excluding  the  aforementioned  valuation  gain,  adjusted 
other income decreased by USD 15 million to USD 50 million.

Operating expenses
Total  operating  expenses  increased  by  USD 596  million,  or  5%, 
to USD 13,313 million and adjusted total operating expenses by 
USD 991 million, or 8%, to USD 13,120 million. 

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Personnel expenses increased by USD 9 million to USD 7,683 
million  and,  excluding  the  aforementioned  credit  related  to 
changes to our Swiss pension plan, adjusted personnel expenses 
increased by USD 79 million to USD 7,714 million. This increase 
was mainly due to higher salaries and staff levels, partly offset by 
lower variable compensation not related to financial advisors. In 
the  Americas,  higher  financial  advisor  variable  compensation 
was offset by lower expenses for compensation commitments to 
recruited financial advisors. 

General  and  administrative  expenses  increased  by  USD 461 
million  to  USD 1,724  million  and  adjusted  general  and 
administrative  expenses 
increased  by  USD 520  million  to 
USD 1,708 million, predominantly driven by higher provisions for 
litigation matters and higher regulatory-related expenses. 

Net  expenses  for  services  from  Corporate  Center  and  other 
business  divisions  increased  by  USD 126  million  to  USD 3,852 
million  and  adjusted  net  expenses  for  services  increased  by 
USD 392  million  to  USD 3,643  million,  mainly  reflecting  higher 
expenses from Group Technology and Group Risk Control.

Cost / income ratio
The cost / income ratio increased to 78.5% from 78.0%. On an 
adjusted  basis,  the  ratio  increased  to  77.8%  from  74.4%  and 
was above our 2018 target range of 65–75%.

Net new money
Net  new  money  inflows  were  USD 24.7  billion  compared  with 
inflows  of  USD 44.8  billion.  The  net  new  money  growth  rate 
was  1.0%  compared  with  2.2%,  and  was  below  our  2018 
target  range  of  2–4%.  Net  new  money  was  predominantly 
driven  by  inflows  in  Asia  Pacific  and  EMEA,  partly  offset  by 
outflows  in  the  Americas,  which  included  a  single  outflow  of 
USD 4.5 billion from a corporate employee share program.

Invested assets
Invested  assets  decreased  by  USD 143  billion  to  USD 2,260 
billion, due to negative market performance of USD 144 billion, 
negative  currency  effects  of  USD 19  billion  and  reclassifications 
of  USD 12  billion.  This  was  partly  offset  by  net  new  money 
inflows of USD 25 billion and an increase of USD 7 billion related 
to  the  acquisition  of  subsidiaries  and  businesses.  Mandate 
penetration increased to 33.6% from 32.9%.

Personnel

Global  Wealth  Management  employed  23,618  personnel  as  of 
31  December  2018,  an  increase  of  441  compared  with  23,177 
personnel  as  of  31  December  2017.  The  number  of  advisors 
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Profit  before  tax  increased  by  USD 481  million,  or  16%,  to 
USD 3,571  million  and  adjusted  profit  before  tax  increased  by 
USD 481 million, or 13%, to USD 4,159 million, reflecting higher 
operating income, partly offset by higher operating expenses.

Operating income
Total operating income increased by USD 1,038 million, or 7%, 
to  USD 16,287  million  and  adjusted  total  operating  income 
increased  by  USD 1,045  million,  or  7%,  to  USD 16,287  million, 
driven by increases across all income lines. 

Net interest income increased by USD 260 million to USD 4,103 
million, primarily due to an increase in average margin on deposits 
as  well  as  higher  loan  volumes,  partly  offset  by  higher  funding 
costs  for  long-term  debt  that  contributes  to  total  loss-absorbing 
capacity and lower banking book interest income.

→ Refer to “Corporate Center – Group Asset and Liability 

Management” in this section of the report for more information 

on net income from Group structural risk management

Recurring  net  fee  income  increased  by  USD 496  million  to 
USD 8,968  million,  predominantly  driven  by  higher  average 
invested  assets  and  an  increase  in  mandate  penetration.  This 
was  partly  offset  by  the  effects  of  cross-border  outflows  and 
shifts into retrocession-free products.

Transaction-based  income  increased  by  USD 272  million  to 
USD 3,159  million,  across  all  regions,  mainly  due  to  increased 
client activity, most notably in Asia Pacific and in the Americas.

Other income increased by USD 10 million to USD 65 million.

Personnel  expenses 

Operating expenses
Total  operating  expenses  increased  by  USD 558  million,  or  5%, 
to  USD 12,717  million,  and  adjusted  total  operating  expenses 
increased by USD 565 million or 5%, to USD 12,129 million.
increased  by  USD 420  million 

to 
USD 7,674 million and adjusted personnel expenses increased by 
USD 442 million to USD 7,635 million. This increase was mainly 
due  to  higher  variable  compensation,  partly  offset  by  lower 
expenses  for  compensation  commitments  to  recruited  financial 
advisors  in  the  Americas.  The  increase  of  financial  advisor 
variable  compensation  reflects  higher  compensable  revenues  as 
well as changes we announced in 2016 to our financial advisor 
compensation model. 

General  and  administrative  expenses  increased  by  USD 42 
million  to  USD 1,263  million  and  adjusted  general  and 
administrative  expenses 
to 
USD 1,189 million, predominantly driven by higher provisions for 
litigation matters. 

increased  by  USD 23  million 

Net  expenses  for  services  from  Corporate  Center  and  other 
business  divisions  increased  by  USD 99  million  to  USD 3,726 
million  and  adjusted  net  expenses  for  services  increased  by 
USD 103  million  to  USD 3,251  million,  mainly  reflecting  higher 
costs for strategic and regulatory initiatives and higher expenses 
from control functions.

Cost / income ratio
The cost / income ratio decreased to 78.0% from 79.7%. On an 
adjusted  basis,  the  ratio  decreased  to  74.4%  from  75.8%  and 
was within our 2017 target range of 65–75%.

Net new money
Net  new  money  inflows  were  USD 44.8  billion  compared  with 
inflows  of  USD 43.0  billion.  The  net  new  money  growth  rate 
remained stable at 2.2% and was within our 2017 target range 
of 2–4%. Net new money was predominantly driven by inflows 
in Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), partly 
offset  by  outflows  in  the  Americas.  Cross-border-related  net 
outflows  were  USD 12  billion  compared  with  USD 14  billion, 
mainly driven by outflows in EMEA. In addition, we incurred net 
outflows of USD 8 billion related to the introduction of fees on 
euro deposit concentrations in EMEA and Switzerland.

Invested assets
Invested  assets  increased  by  USD 343  billion  to  USD 2,403 
billion,  mainly  due  to  positive  market  performance  of  USD 251 
billion,  positive  currency  effects  of  USD 48  billion  and  net  new 
money inflows of USD 45 billion. Mandate penetration increased 
to 32.9% from 31.1%.

Personnel

Global  Wealth  Management  employed  23,177  personnel  as  of 
31  December  2017,  a  decrease  of  70  compared  with  23,247 
personnel  as  of  31  December  2016.  The  number  of  advisors 
decreased by 268 to 10,616.

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Personal & Corporate Banking

Personal & Corporate Banking – in Swiss francs1

As of or for the year ended

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31.12.17

  2,058

  625

  1,086

  419
  4,187

  (55)
  4,133

  786

  279

  1,181

  1,255

  14

  0
  2,260

  1,873

  4,133

  359

  3,774

  2,260

  4

  0

  42

  (35)

  2,248

  1,873

  1,526

  18.7

  54.0

  157

  4.2

  (9.2)

  58.7

  157

  4.2

 2,086

 593

 1,104

 86
 3,869

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 3,850

 836

 290

 1,133

 1,227

 13

 0
 2,272

 1,578

 3,850

 3,850

 2,272

 7

 0

 96

 2,169

 1,578

 1,681

 (10.3)

 58.7

 157

 4.0

 (4.2)

 56.1

 157

 4.0

 2,199

 553

 1,028

 211
 3,990

 (6)
 3,984

 845

 285

 1,080

 1,186

 15

 0
 2,224

 1,760

 3,984

 21

 102

 3,861

 2,224

 4

 0

 113

 2,107

 1,760

 1,754

 6.9

 55.7

 163

 3.1

 4.3

 54.5

 163

 3.1

 (1)

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 (2)

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 8

 186
 7

 (6)

 (4)

 4

 2

 8

 (1)

 19

 7

 (2)

 (1)

 4

 19

 (9)

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 0

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Results
Net interest income
Recurring net fee income2
Transaction-based income3

Other income
Income

Credit loss (expense) / recovery
TTotal operating income

Personnel expenses

General and administrative expenses

Services (to) / from Corporate Center and other business divisions

of which: services from CC – Services

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets
TTotal operating expenses

BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax

Adjusted results4
TTotal operating income as reported

of which: gains related to investments in associates
of which: gain on sale of financial assets at fair value through OCI 5

TTotal operating income (adjusted)

TTotal operating expenses as reported

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 6
of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 6
of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC – Services 6

of which: gain related to changes to the Swiss pension plan

TTotal operating expenses (adjusted)

BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax as reported

BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

Performance measures7
Pre-tax profit growth (%)

Cost / income ratio (%)

Net interest margin (bps)
Net new business volume growth for Personal Banking (%)8

Adjusted performance measures4,7
Pre-tax profit growth (%)

Cost / income ratio (%)

Net interest margin (bps)
Net new business volume growth for Personal Banking (%)8

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Additional information
Average attributed equity (CHF billion)9
Return on attributed equity (%)9
Return on attributed tangible equity (%)9
Risk-weighted assets (CHF billion)9

of which: held by Personal & Corporate Banking (CHF billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of Personal & Corporate Banking (CHF billion) 10

Leverage ratio denominator (CHF billion)9

of which: held by Personal & Corporate Banking (CHF billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of Personal & Corporate Banking (CHF billion) 10

Business volume for Personal Banking (CHF billion)

Net new business volume for Personal Banking (CHF billion)
Client assets (CHF billion)11

Loans, gross (CHF billion)

Due to customers (CHF billion)

As of or for the year ended

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% change from
31.12.17

  6.4

  29.1

  29.1

  57.0

  55.9

  1.1

  190.1

  149.6

  40.5
  156

  6.6
  638

  131.0

  141.7

 6.1

 25.8

 25.8

 49.1

 48.0

 1.0

 186.9

 148.0

 38.9
 155

 6.0
 667

 131.4

 135.9

 4.1

 43.2

 41.6

 41.6

 152.2

 152.2

 149

 4.6
 630

 133.9

 135.9

 5

 16

 16

 4

 2

 1

 4
 1

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 0

 4

  92.0

Secured loan portfolio as a percentage of total loan portfolio, gross (%)
Impaired loan portfolio as a percentage of total loan portfolio, gross (%)12
Personnel (full-time equivalents)
11 Comparative figures in this table may differ from those originally published in quarterly and annual reports due to adjustments following organizational changes, restatements due to the retrospective adoption of 
new  accounting  standards  or  changes  in  accounting  policies,  and  events  after  the  reporting  period.     2  Recurring  net  fee  income  consists  of  fees  for  services  provided  on  an  ongoing  basis  such  as  portfolio 
management fees, asset-based investment fund fees, custody fees and account-keeping fees, which are generated on client assets.     3 Transaction-based income comprises the non-recurring portion of net fee and 
commission income, mainly consisting of brokerage and transaction-based investment fund fees as well as credit card fees and fees for payment transactions, together with net income from fair value changes on 
financial instruments.     4 Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.     5 Includes a gain on the sale of our investment in Visa Europe in 2016. Figures presented for periods 
prior to 2018 relate to financial assets available for sale.     6 Reflects restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs.     7 Refer to the “Performance targets and measurement” section of this report for the 
definitions of our performance measures.    8 Calculated as net new business volume for the period / business volume at the beginning of the period.    9 Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 
more information.     10 Represents risk-weighted assets and leverage ratio denominator held by Corporate Center – Group ALM that are directly associated with activity managed centrally on behalf of the business 
divisions and other Corporate Center units. Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity” in the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.    11 Client assets are comprised of 
invested assets and other assets held purely for transactional purposes or custody only. We do not measure net new money for Personal & Corporate Banking.     12 Refer to the “Risk management and control” 
section of this report for more information on (credit-)impaired exposures.

  1.3
  5,183

 0.6
 5,143

 0.6
 5,102

 92.9

 92.7

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2018 compared with 2017

Results

Profit  before  tax  increased  by  CHF 295  million,  or  19%,  to 
CHF 1,873  million,  predominantly  reflecting  a  CHF  359  million 
valuation gain on our equity ownership in SIX related to the sale 
of SIX Payment Services to Worldline. Adjusted profit before tax 
decreased by CHF 155 million, or 9%, to CHF 1,526 million, due 
to lower operating income and higher operating expenses. 

Effective  from  1  January  2018,  we  have  reclassified  certain 
expenses for clearing, credit card add-on services and the client 
loyalty  program,  which  are  incremental  and  incidental  to 
revenues  on  a  prospective  basis,  to  better  align  these  expenses 
with  their  associated  revenues  within  operating  income.  This 
resulted in a CHF 66 million reduction in total operating income, 
mainly  related  to  transaction-based  income.  Total  operating 
expenses  decreased  by  a  broadly  corresponding  amount, 
primarily  reflecting  a  reduction  in  general  and  administrative 
expenses.

Operating income
Total operating income increased by CHF 283 million, or 7%, to 
CHF 4,133  million,  mainly 
the  aforementioned 
valuation  gain.  Excluding  this  item,  adjusted  total  operating 
income  decreased  by  CHF 76  million  to  CHF 3,774  million, 
mainly  reflecting  lower  net  interest  and  transaction-based 
income  as  well  as  higher  credit  loss  expenses,  partly  offset  by 
higher recurring net fee income.

reflecting 

Net 

interest 

income  decreased  by  CHF 28  million  to 
CHF 2,058  million,  mainly  due  to  the  expiration  of  an  interest 
rate  hedge  portfolio  at  the  end  of  2017,  as  well  as  higher 
funding  costs  for  long-term  debt  that  contributes  to  total  loss-
absorbing  capacity  and  lower  banking  book  interest  income. 
This was partly offset by higher deposit revenues. 

Recurring  net  fee  income  increased  by  CHF 32  million  to 
CHF 625  million,  mainly  reflecting  higher  custody  and  mandate 
revenues as well as higher fees from bundled products.

Transaction-based  income  decreased  by  CHF 18  million  to 
CHF 1,086  million,  mainly  due 
the  aforementioned 
reclassification  from  expenses  to  revenues.  The  reclassification 
effect  was  partly  offset  by  higher  revenues  from  foreign 
exchange  transactions,  as  well  as  higher  fees  received  from 
Global  Wealth  Management,  reflecting  increased  shift  and 
referral volumes. 

to 

Other  income  increased  by  CHF 333  million  to  CHF 419 

million, mainly due to the aforementioned valuation gain.

We  recorded  a  net  credit  loss  expense  of  CHF 55  million 
compared  with  CHF 19  million,  reflecting  higher  expenses  for 
newly  credit-impaired  positions,  as  well  as  lower  net  recoveries 
on existing credit-impaired positions, both predominantly in the 
Corporate  Clients  area.  The  adoption  of  IFRS 9  on  1 January 

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expected credit losses amounted to net CHF 0 million for 2018.

→ Refer to “Credit risk” in the “Risk management and control” section 

of this report for more information on expected credit losses

→ Refer to “Note 1c Changes in accounting policies and comparability 

and transition effects from the adoption of IFRS 9, Financial 

Instruments” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of 

this report for more information on the adoption of IFRS 9

Operating expenses
Operating  expenses  were  broadly  unchanged  at  CHF 2,260 
million, reflecting CHF 57 million lower restructuring expenses and 
a credit of CHF 35 million related to changes to our Swiss pension 
plan, partly offset by CHF 38 million higher expenses for provisions 
for  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar  matters.  Adjusted  total 
operating  expenses  increased  by  CHF 79  million  to  CHF 2,248 
million.

Personnel expenses decreased by CHF 50 million to CHF 786 
million,  mostly  due  to  the  aforementioned  pension  plan  credit, 
and adjusted personnel expenses decreased by CHF 11 million to 
CHF 817 million, mainly reflecting lower variable compensation.

to  CHF 279  million,  primarily 

General  and  administrative  expenses  decreased  by  CHF 11 
the 
million 
aforementioned  reclassification  from  expenses  to  revenues, 
partly  offset  by  higher  expenses  for  provisions  for  litigation, 
regulatory and similar matters.

reflecting 

Net  expenses  for  services  from  Corporate  Center  and  other 
business  divisions  increased  by  CHF 48  million  to  CHF 1,181 
million. Adjusted net expenses for services increased by CHF 101 
million  to  CHF 1,138  million,  mainly  reflecting  higher  expenses 
from  Group  Technology  as  well  as  for  strategic  and  regulatory 
initiatives. 

Cost / income ratio
The cost / income ratio decreased to 54.0% from 58.7%, mainly 
due to the aforementioned valuation gain. On an adjusted basis, 
the  ratio  increased  to  58.7%  compared  with  56.1%  and 
remained within our 2018 target range of 50–60%.

Net interest margin
The  net  interest  margin  remained  stable  at  157  basis  points  on 
both a reported and adjusted basis as lower net interest income 
was offset by lower average loan volume, and remained within 
our 2018 target range of 150–165 basis points.

Net new business volume growth for personal banking
The  net  new  business  volume  growth  rate  for  our  personal 
banking  business  was  our  best  on  record  at  4.2%  compared 
with  4.0%,  above  our  2018  target  range  of  1–4%.  Net  new 
client assets and, to a lesser extent, net new loans were positive.

Personnel

Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  employed  5,183  personnel  as 
of  31  December  2018,  an  increase  of  81  compared  with 
5,102 personnel as of 31 December 2017.

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Results

Profit  before  tax  decreased  by  CHF 182  million,  or  10%,  to 
CHF 1,578  million.  Adjusted  profit  before  tax  decreased  by 
CHF 73  million,  or  4%,  to  CHF 1,681  million,  due  to  slightly 
lower operating income and higher operating expenses. 

Operating income
Total operating income decreased by CHF 134 million, or 3%, to 
CHF 3,850  million.  2016  included  a  gain  on  the  sale  of  our 
investment  in  Visa  Europe  of  CHF 102  million,  as  well  as  gains 
related  to  investments  in  associates  of  CHF 21  million.  Excluding 
these items, adjusted total operating income decreased by CHF 11 
million  to  CHF 3,850  million,  mainly  reflecting  lower  net  interest 
income, partly offset by higher transaction-based income.

Net 

interest 

income  decreased  by  CHF 113  million  to 
CHF 2,086  million,  mainly  due  to  higher  funding  costs  for  long-
term  debt  that  contributes  to  total  loss-absorbing  capacity  and 
lower  banking  book  interest  income.  This  was  partly  offset  by 
higher deposit revenues. 

Recurring  net  fee  income  increased  by  CHF 40  million  to 
CHF 593  million,  mainly  reflecting  higher  custody  and  mandates 
revenues.

Transaction-based  income  increased  by  CHF 76  million  to 
CHF 1,104  million,  mainly  reflecting  higher  revenues  from 
foreign exchange and credit card transactions. 

Other  income  decreased  by  CHF 125  million  to  CHF 86 
million,  mainly  due  to  the  aforementioned  gains  on  the  sale  of 
our investment in Visa Europe and investments in associates.

We  recorded  a  net  credit  loss  expense  of  CHF 19  million 
compared  with  CHF 6  million,  reflecting  higher  expenses  for 
newly  impaired  positions,  as  well  as  lower  net  recoveries  on 
existing impaired positions. 

→ Refer to “Credit risk” in the “Risk management and control” 

section of this report for more information on expected credit 

losses

Operating expenses
Total  operating  expenses  increased  by  CHF 48  million  to 
CHF 2,272  million  and  adjusted  total  operating  expenses 
increased by CHF 62 million to CHF 2,169 million.

Personnel  expenses  decreased  by  CHF 9  million  to  CHF 836 
million  and  adjusted  personnel  expenses  decreased  by  CHF 12 
million  to  CHF 829  million,  mainly  reflecting  lower  salary  costs 
due  to  a  decrease  in  the  number  of  employees  and  other  cost 
saving initiatives.

General  and  administrative  expenses  slightly  increased  by 

CHF 5 million to CHF 290 million.

Net  expenses  for  services  from  Corporate  Center  and  other 
business  divisions  increased  by  CHF 53  million  to  CHF 1,133 
million.  Adjusted  net  expenses  for  services  increased  by  CHF 70 
million to CHF 1,037 million, mainly reflecting higher expenses for 
strategic and regulatory initiatives and from Group Operations. 

Cost / income ratio
The cost / income ratio increased to 58.7% from 55.7%. On an 
adjusted  basis,  the  ratio  increased  to  56.1%  compared  with 
54.5% and remained within our 2017 target range of 50–60%.

Net interest margin
The  net  interest  margin  decreased  6  basis  points  to  157  basis 
points  on  both  a  reported  and  adjusted  basis,  and  remained 
within our 2017 target range of 140–180 basis points.

Net new business volume growth for personal banking
The  net  new  business  volume  growth  rate  for  our  personal 
banking  business  was  4.0%  compared  with  3.1%  and 
remained within the upper level of our 2017 target range of 
1–4%. Net new client assets and, to a lesser extent, net new 
loans were positive.

Personnel

Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  employed  5,102  personnel  as  of 
31  December  2017,  a  decrease  of  41  compared  with  5,143 
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Personal & Corporate Banking – in US dollars1

USD million, except where indicated

Results
Net interest income
Recurring net fee income2
Transaction-based income3

Other income
Income

Credit loss (expense) / recovery
TTotal operating income

Personnel expenses

General and administrative expenses

Services (to) / from Corporate Center and other business divisions

of which: services from CC – Services

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets
TTotal operating expenses

BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax

Adjusted results4
TTotal operating income as reported

of which: gains related to investments in associates
of which: gain on sale of financial assets at fair value through OCI 5

TTotal operating income (adjusted)

TTotal operating expenses as reported

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 6
of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 6
of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC – Services 6

of which: gain related to changes to the Swiss pension plan

TTotal operating expenses (adjusted)

BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax as reported

BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

Performance measures7
Pre-tax profit growth (%)

Cost / income ratio (%)

Net interest margin (bps)
Net new business volume growth for Personal Banking (%)8

Adjusted performance measures4,7
Pre-tax profit growth (%)

Cost / income ratio (%)

Net interest margin (bps)
Net new business volume growth for Personal Banking (%)8

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31.12.17

31.12.16

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31.12.17

  2,106

  640

  1,112

  420
  4,278

  (56)
  4,222

  803

  285

  1,208

  1,285

  14

  0
  2,310

  1,912

  4,222

  359

  3,863

  2,310

  4

  0

  43

  (38)

  2,300

  1,912

  1,563

  18.9

  54.0

  157

  4.2

  (8.8)

  58.7

  157

  4.2

 2,127

 605

 1,125

 87
 3,945

 (20)
 3,925

 852

 296

 1,156

 1,251

 13

 0
 2,317

 1,607

 3,925

 3,925

 2,317

 7

 0

 98

 2,212

 1,607

 1,713

 (10.0)

 58.7

 157

 4.2

 (3.7)

 56.1

 157

 4.2

 2,225

 560

 1,041

 215
 4,042

 (6)
 4,035

 855

 287

 1,093

 1,201

 15

 0
 2,250

 1,785

 4,035

 21

 105

 3,909

 2,250

 4

 0

 115

 2,132

 1,785

 1,778

 4.4

 55.7

 162

 3.2

 1.8

 54.4

 162

 3.2

 (1)

 6

 (1)

 381
 8

 180
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 (4)

 5

 3

 8

 0

 19

 8

 (2)

 0

 4

 19

 (9)

 0

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Additional information
Average attributed equity (USD billion)9
Return on attributed equity (%)9
Return on attributed tangible equity (%)9
Risk-weighted assets (USD billion)9

of which: held by Personal & Corporate Banking (USD billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of Personal & Corporate Banking (USD billion) 10

Leverage ratio denominator (USD billion)9

of which: held by Personal & Corporate Banking (USD billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of Personal & Corporate Banking (USD billion) 10

Business volume for Personal Banking (USD billion)

Net new business volume for Personal Banking (USD billion)
Client assets (USD billion)11

Loans, gross (USD billion)

Due to customers (USD billion)

As of or for the year ended

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31.12.17

31.12.16

% change from
31.12.17

  6.6

  29.1

  29.1

  57.9

  56.8

  1.1

  193.4

  152.2

  41.2
  158

  6.7
  648

  133.3

  144.1

 6.2

 25.8

 25.8

 50.4

 49.3

 1.1

 191.8

 151.9

 39.9
 159

 6.1
 684

 134.8

 139.5

 4.1

 43.3

 40.9

 40.9

 149.6

 149.6

 147

 4.7
 619

 131.5

 133.6

 6

 15

 15

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 0

 3
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  92.0

Secured loan portfolio as a percentage of total loan portfolio, gross (%)
Impaired loan portfolio as a percentage of total loan portfolio, gross (%)12
Personnel (full-time equivalents)
11 Comparative figures in this table have been restated for the change of the presentation currency from Swiss francs to US dollars with assets, liabilities and total equity translated to US dollars at closing exchange 
rates  prevailing  on  the  respective  balance  sheet  dates,  and  income  and  expenses  translated  at  the  respective  average  rates  prevailing  for  the  relevant  periods.  Comparatives  may  additionally  differ  due  to 
adjustments following organizational changes, restatements due to the retrospective adoption of new accounting standards or changes in accounting policies, and events after the reporting period.    2 Recurring net 
fee income consists of fees for services provided on an ongoing basis such as portfolio management fees, asset-based investment fund fees, custody fees and account-keeping fees, which are generated on client 
assets.     3 Transaction-based income comprises the non-recurring portion of net fee and commission income, mainly consisting of brokerage and transaction-based investment fund fees as well as credit card fees 
and fees for payment transactions, together with net income from fair value changes on financial instruments.     4 Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.     5 Includes a 
gain on the sale of our investment in Visa Europe in 2016. Figures presented for periods prior to 2018 relate to financial assets available for sale.    6 Reflects restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs.  
7 Refer to the “Performance targets and measurement” section of this report for the definitions of our performance measures.     8 Calculated as net new business volume for the period / business volume at the 
beginning  of  the  period.     9  Refer  to  the  “Capital  management”  section  of  this  report  for  more  information.     10 Represents  risk-weighted  assets  and  leverage  ratio  denominator  held  by  Corporate Center –
 Group ALM that are directly associated with activity managed centrally on behalf of the business divisions and other Corporate Center units. Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity” in the 
“Capital management” section of this report for more information.    11 Client assets are comprised of invested assets and other assets held purely for transactional purposes or custody only. We do not measure net 
new money for Personal & Corporate Banking.    12 Refer to the “Risk management and control” section of this report for more information on (credit-)impaired exposures.

  1.3
  5,183

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 5,143

 0.6
 5,102

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Asset Management

Asset Management1

USD million, except where indicated

Results
Net management fees2
Performance fees
Gain / (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and businesses
TTotal operating income
Personnel expenses
General and administrative expenses
Services (to) / from Corporate Center and other business divisions

of which: services from CC – Services

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets
TTotal operating expenses
BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax

Adjusted results3
TTotal operating income as reported

of which: gain / (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and businesses

TTotal operating income (adjusted) 
TTotal operating expenses as reported

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 4
of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 4
of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC – Services 4
of which: gain related to changes to the Swiss pension plan

TTotal operating expenses (adjusted)
BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax as reported
BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

Performance measures5
Pre-tax profit growth (%)
Cost / income ratio (%)
Net new money growth excluding money market flows (%)
Net margin on invested assets (bps)6

Adjusted performance measures3,5
Pre-tax profit growth (%)7
Cost / income ratio (%)
Net new money growth excluding money market flows (%)
Net margin on invested assets (bps)8

Information by business line / asset class
NNet new money (USD billion)
Equities
Fixed Income

of which: money markets

Multi Assets & Solutions
Hedge Fund Businesses
Real Estate & Private Markets
TTotal net new money

of which: net new money excluding money markets

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31.12.17

31.12.16

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31.12.17

 (1)
 (38)

 (11)
 (4)
 (14)
 (5)
 (4)

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 (67)
 (6)
 (23)

 (11)

 (4)
 (6)

 (3)
 (23)
 (5)

 (25)

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  1,778
  80

  1,857
  703
  202
  498
  541
  2
  1
  1,406
  451

  1,857

  1,857
  1,406
  23
  10
  33
  (10)

  1,350
  451
  508

  (23.2)
  75.7
  3.4
  6

  (0.6)
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  3.4
  6

  20.7
  8.3
  7.5
  1.9
  0.4
  1.0
  32.2
  24.8

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 1
 3
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 1,929
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 536

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 10.8
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 2.2
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 1,955
 1,498
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 (24.4)
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 (3.9)
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USD million, except where indicated

As of or for the year ended

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% change from
31.12.17

IInvested assets (USD billion)
Equities
Fixed Income

of which: money market

Multi Assets & Solutions
Hedge Fund Businesses
Real Estate & Private Markets
TTotal invested assets

of which: passive strategies

Information by region
IInvested assets (USD billion)
Americas
Asia Pacific
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Switzerland
TTotal invested assets

Information by channel
IInvested assets (USD billion)
Third-party institutional
Third-party wholesale
UBS’s wealth management businesses
TTotal invested assets

Assets under administration9
Assets under administration (USD billion)10
Net new assets under administration (USD billion)11
Gross margin on assets under administration (bps)

Additional information
Average attributed equity (USD billion)12

Return on attributed equity (%)12

Return on attributed tangible equity (%)12

Risk-weighted assets (USD billion)12

of which: held by Asset Management (USD billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of Asset Management (USD billion) 13

Leverage ratio denominator (USD billion)12

of which: held by Asset Management (USD billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of Asset Management (USD billion) 13

Goodwill and intangible assets (USD billion)
Gross margin on invested assets (bps) 

Adjusted gross margin on invested assets (bps)

Personnel (full-time equivalents)

  285
  253
  85
  120
  42
  81
  781
  298

  192
  141
  189
  259
  781

  484
  78
  219
  781

  1.7

  26.5

  139.4

  4.2

  4.1
  0.1

  5.1

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  2.5
  1.4
  23

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 248
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 42
 76
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 293

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 163
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 4.1

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 0.1

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 2.8
 2.1
 1.4
 29

 26

 216
 206
 65
 119
 38
 66
 645
 203

 157
 127
 141
 221
 645

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 183
 645

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 0.6
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 3.8

 2.6

 2.6

 1.4
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 2,335

 2,308

 (5)
 2
 9
 (8)
 0
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 (2)
 2

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 (13)
 6
 (3)
 (2)

 (3)
 (5)
 1
 (2)

 0

 2

 2
 0

 4

 (4)
 19
 0
 (21)

 (12)

 (1)

11 Comparative figures in this table have been restated for the change of the presentation currency from Swiss francs to US dollars with assets, liabilities and total equity translated to US dollars at closing exchange 
rates  prevailing  on  the  respective  balance  sheet  dates,  and  income  and  expenses  translated  at  the  respective  average  rates  prevailing  for  the  relevant  periods.  Comparatives  may  additionally  differ  due  to 
adjustments  following  organizational  changes,  restatements  due  to  the  retrospective  adoption  of  new  accounting  standards  or  changes  in  accounting  policies,  and  events  after  the  reporting  period.     2  Net 
management fees include transaction fees, fund administration revenues (including net interest and trading income from lending activities and foreign exchange hedging as part of the fund services offering), gains 
or losses from seed money and co-investments, funding costs, and other items that are not performance fees. Beginning 1 January 2018, net management fees additionally include fund and custody expenses 
recognized as contra revenues and previously included in operating expenses. Prior periods were not restated for this change.     3 Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.  
4 Reflects restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs as well as expenses for new restructuring initiatives in 2018.    5 Refer to the “Performance targets and measurement” section of this report for the 
definitions  of  our  performance  measures.     6  Calculated  as  operating  profit  before  tax  /  average  invested  assets.     7  Excluding  the  effect  of  business  exits.  Prior-period  information  for  the  periods  ending 
before 1 January 2018 has been restated.    8 Calculated as adjusted operating profit before tax / average invested assets.    9 Following the sale of our fund administration business in Luxembourg and Switzerland 
to Northern Trust on 1 October 2017, we no longer report assets under administration.     10 This includes UBS and third-party fund assets for which the fund services unit provided professional services, including 
fund set-up, accounting and reporting for traditional investment funds and alternative funds.    11 Inflows of assets under administration from new and existing funds less outflows from existing funds or fund exits.  
12 Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.     13 Represents risk-weighted assets and leverage ratio denominator held by Corporate Center – Group ALM that are directly 
associated with activity managed centrally on behalf of the business divisions and other Corporate Center units. Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity” in the “Capital management” section of 
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Financial and operating performance
Asset Management

2018 compared with 2017

Results

Profit  before  tax  decreased  by  USD 136  million,  or  23%,  to 
USD 451  million,  mainly  as  2017  included  a  gain  of  USD 153 
million on the sale of our fund administration business. Excluding 
this gain, adjusted profit before tax decreased by USD 28 million, 
or  5%,  to  USD 508  million,  mainly  driven  by  lower  operating 
income, partly offset by lower operating expenses.

Operating income
Total operating income decreased by USD 226 million, or 11%, 
to USD 1,857 million. Excluding the aforementioned gain on the 
sale  of  our  fund  administration  business,  adjusted  total 
operating  income  decreased  by  USD 72  million  or  4%.  Net 
management  fees  decreased  by  USD 22  million  to  USD 1,778 
million  as  higher  income  from  higher  average  invested  assets 
was  more  than  offset  by  the  absence  of  administration  fees 
following  the  sale  of  our  fund  administration  business,  the 
reclassification  of  fund  and  custody  expenses  from  operating 
expenses  to  operating  income  to  better  align  these  costs  with 
income,  and 
their  associated 
continued  pressure  on  margins.  In  addition,  2017  included  an 
impairment  loss  of  USD 12  million  on  a  co-investment  in  an 
infrastructure fund.

revenues  within  operating 

Performance  fees  decreased  by  USD 50  million  to  USD 80 
million,  mainly  driven  by  declines  in  Equities  and  Hedge  Fund 
Businesses.

Operating expenses
Total  operating  expenses  decreased  by  USD 89  million,  or  6%, 
to  USD 1,406  million  and  adjusted  total  operating  expenses 
decreased by USD 43 million, or 3%, to USD 1,350 million.

to 
Personnel  expenses  decreased  by  USD 28  million 
USD 703  million.  Excluding  a  credit  of  USD 10  million  related 
to  our  Swiss  pension  plan,  recognized  in  the  first  quarter  of 
2018,  adjusted  personnel  expenses  decreased  by  USD 24 
million  to  USD 690  million,  driven  primarily  by  reduced 
expenses for variable compensation.

General  and  administrative  expenses  decreased  by  USD 33 
million  to  USD 202  million.  Adjusted  general  and  administrative 
expenses  decreased  by  USD 21  million  to  USD 192  million, 
primarily  due  to  the  aforementioned  reclassification  of  fund  and 
custody expenses to operating income, the exclusion of expenses 
associated with the fund administration business that we disposed 
of 
lower 
in  October  2017,  reduced  marketing  costs  and 
professional fees, partly offset by higher research expenses.

Net  expenses  for  services  from  Corporate  Center  and  other 
business  divisions  decreased  by  USD 26  million  to  USD 498 
million.  Adjusted  net  expenses  for  services  from  Corporate 
Center  and  other  business  divisions  increased  by  USD 4  million, 
primarily  reflecting  higher  expenses  from  Group  Technology, 
which  were  partly  offset  by  reduced  expenses  from  Group 
Operations  following  the  sale  of  our  fund  administration 
business  as  well  as  the  aforementioned  reclassification  of 
custody expenses to operating income.

Cost / income ratio
The  cost  /  income  ratio  was  75.7%  compared  with  71.8%.  On 
an adjusted basis, the ratio was 72.7% compared with 72.2%, 
and was above our 2018 target range of 60–70%.

Net new money
Excluding  money  market  flows,  net  new  money  was  USD 24.8 
billion  compared  with  inflows  of  USD 48.7  billion,  primarily 
driven  by  our  third-party  institutional  channel.  The  net  new 
money growth rate, excluding money market flows, was positive 
3.4%  compared  with  positive  8.4%,  and  was  within  our  2018 
target  range  of  3–5%.  Net  inflows  were  mainly  driven  by 
Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Invested assets
Invested  assets  decreased  to  USD 781  billion  from  USD 796 
billion,  mainly  due  to  negative  market  performance  of  USD 33 
billion  and  negative  foreign  currency  translation  effects  of 
USD 15  billion,  partly  offset  by  inflows  of  USD 32  billion, 
including money market flows.

Personnel

Asset  Management  employed  2,301  personnel  as  of 
31 December  2018,  a  decrease  of  34  compared  with  2,335 
personnel as of 31 December 2017.

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2018 was a challenging year for investments with a record low 
number of asset classes providing a positive annual return. Signs 
of slowing economic growth and tighter financial conditions led 
to  a  sharp  drop  across  asset  values,  particularly  in  corporate 
bonds and equities. 

In  2018,  60%  of  our  active  traditional  funds  outperformed 
their  benchmark  and  64%  outperformed  peer  averages.  Long-
term  performance  remains  strong  despite  a  challenging  2018, 
with  86%  outperforming 
their  benchmark  and  81% 
outperforming peer averages over five years.

Investment performance as of 31 December 2018

Active funds versus benchmark 

Percentage of fund assets exceeding benchmark
Equities1

Fixed income1

Multi-asset1

TTotal traditional investments

Active funds versus peers 

Percentage of fund assets ranking in first or second quartile / exceeding peer index
Equities1

Fixed income1

Multi-asset1

TTotal traditional investments

Passive funds tracking accuracy

Annualized

1 year

3 years

5 years

 62

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 10

  60

 64

 80

 44

  64

 70

 92

 76

  81

 78

 84

 69

  78

 80

 92

 73

  86

 94

 86

 61

  81

Percentage of passive fund assets within applicable tracking tolerance
All asset classes2
11 Percentage of active fund assets above benchmark (gross of fees) / peer median. Based on the universe of European domiciled active wholesale funds available to UBS’s wealth management businesses and other 
wholesale intermediaries as of 31 December 2018. Source of comparison versus peers: Thomson Reuters LIM (Lipper Investment Management). Source of comparison versus benchmark: UBS. Universe represents 
approximately 60% of all active fund assets and 16% of all actively managed assets (including segregated accounts) in these asset classes globally as of 31 December 2018.     2 Percentage of passive fund assets 
within applicable tracking tolerance on a gross of fees basis. Tracking accuracy information represents a universe of European domiciled institutional and wholesale funds representing approximately 37% of our 
total passive invested assets as of 31 December 2018. Source: UBS.

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Net  expenses  for  services  from  Corporate  Center  and  other 
business  divisions  increased  by  USD 12  million  to  USD 524  million. 
Adjusted net expenses for services from Corporate Center and other 
business  divisions  increased  by  USD 20  million,  mainly  driven  by 
higher expenses from Group Risk Control as well as increased costs 
for occupancy and strategic and regulatory initiatives.

Cost / income ratio
The  cost  /  income  ratio  was  71.8%  compared  with  76.6%.  On 
an adjusted basis, the cost / income ratio was 72.2% compared 
with 71.4%, and was above our 2017 target range of 60–70%.

Net new money
Excluding  money  market  flows,  net  new  money  was  USD 48.7 
billion  compared  with  net  outflows  of  USD 23.0  billion,  primarily 
driven by our third-party institutional channel. The net new money 
growth  rate,  excluding  money  market  flows,  was  positive  8.4% 
compared  with  negative  3.9%,  and  was  above  our  2017  target 
range of 3–5%. Net inflows were mainly driven by Switzerland and 
Asia Pacific.

Invested assets
Invested  assets  increased  to  USD 796  billion  from  USD 645  billion, 
mainly  due  to  positive  market  performance  of  USD 66  billion,  and 
net new money inflows of USD 60 billion, including money market 
flows,  and  positive  foreign  currency  translation  effects  of  USD 29 
billion.

Assets under administration
The  aforementioned  sale  of  our  fund  administration  business 
concluded our exit from this line of business.

Personnel

Asset Management employed 2,335 personnel as of 31 December 
2017,  an  increase  of  27  compared  with  2,308  personnel  as  of 
31 December 2016.

Financial and operating performance
Asset Management

2017 compared with 2016

Results

Profit before tax increased by USD 130 million, or 29%, to USD 587 
million, primarily driven by a gain of USD 153 million related to the 
sale  of  our  fund  administration  business  in  Luxembourg  and 
Switzerland  to  Northern  Trust.  Excluding  this  gain,  adjusted  profit 
before tax decreased by USD 22 million, or 4%, to USD 536 million, 
primarily reflecting lower operating income.

Operating income
Total  operating  income  increased  by  USD 128  million,  or  7%,  to 
USD 2,083 million. Excluding the aforementioned gain on the sale 
of  our  fund  administration  business,  adjusted  total  operating 
income decreased by USD 26 million or 1%. Net management fees 
decreased by USD 31 million to USD 1,800 million, reflecting lower 
revenues 
fund 
administration  business,  the  positive  effect  of  fee  true-ups  of 
USD 17  million  in  2016  as  well  as  an  impairment  loss  of  USD 12 
million on a co-investment in an infrastructure fund, partly offset by 
the effect of higher average invested assets.

the  aforementioned  sale  of  our 

following 

Performance  fees  increased  by  USD 6  million  to  USD 130 
million,  with  a  decline  in  Real  Estate  &  Private  Markets  being 
more than offset by Equities and Hedge Fund Businesses.

Operating expenses
Total operating expenses decreased by USD 3 million to USD 1,495 
million  and  adjusted  total  operating  expenses  decreased  by  USD 4 
million to USD 1,393 million.

Personnel  expenses  decreased  by  USD 5  million  to  USD 731 
million and adjusted personnel expenses decreased by USD 7 million 
to USD 715 million, mainly driven by lower salary expenses.

General and administrative expenses decreased by USD 9 million 
to  USD 235  million.  Adjusted  general  and  administrative  expenses 
decreased  by  USD 16  million  to  USD 213  million,  mainly  driven  by 
lower professional fees.

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Investment Bank1

USD million, except where indicated

Results
CCorporate Client Solutions
Advisory
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Financing Solutions
Risk Management
IInvestor Client Services
Equities
Foreign Exchange, Rates and Credit
Income
Credit loss (expense) / recovery
TTotal operating income
Personnel expenses
General and administrative expenses
Services (to) / from Corporate Center and other business divisions

of which: services from CC – Services

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets
TTotal operating expenses
BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax

Adjusted results2
TTotal operating income as reported

of which: gains on sale of financial assets at fair value through OCI 3

TTotal operating income (adjusted)
TTotal operating expenses as reported

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 4
of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 4
of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC – Services 4
of which: gain related to changes to the Swiss pension plan
of which: expenses from modification of terms for certain DCCP awards 5

TTotal operating expenses (adjusted)
BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax as reported
BBusiness division operating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

As of or for the year ended

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31.12.17

31.12.16

% change from
31.12.17

  2,626
  717
  786
  770
  279
  75
  5,562
  3,936
  1,626
  8,188
  (38)
  8,150
  2,941
  651
  2,889
  2,811
  8
  12
  6,501
  1,649

  8,150

  8,150
  6,501
  16
  11
  166
  (5)

  6,313
  1,649
  1,836

 2,870
 650
 1,075
 797
 312
 36
 5,016
 3,612
 1,405
 7,886
 (92)
 7,794
 3,006
 675
 2,824
 2,729
 10
 12
 6,527
 1,267

 7,794
 137
 7,658
 6,527
 39
 18
 310

 26
 6,135
 1,267
 1,523

 2,410
 699
 680
 752
 365
 (86)
 5,381
 3,525
 1,856
 7,790
 (11)
 7,779
 3,122
 812
 2,798
 2,707
 22
 12
 6,765
 1,014

 7,779
 77
 7,702
 6,765
 156
 14
 416

 6,179
 1,014
 1,524

 (8)
 10
 (27)
 (3)
 (11)
 111
 11
 9
 16
 4
 (58)
 5
 (2)
 (4)
 2
 3
 (17)
 5
 0
 30

 5

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Investment Bank (continued)1

USD million, except where indicated

Performance measures6
Pre-tax profit growth (%)
Cost / income ratio (%)
Return on attributed equity (%)7

Adjusted performance measures2,6
Pre-tax profit growth (%)
Cost / income ratio (%)
Return on attributed equity (%)7

Additional information
Average attributed equity (USD billion)7
Return on attributed tangible equity (%)7
Risk-weighted assets (USD billion)7

of which: held by the Investment Bank (USD billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of the Investment Bank (USD billion) 8

Return on risk-weighted assets, gross (%)9
Leverage ratio denominator (USD billion)7

of which: held by the Investment Bank (USD billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of the Investment Bank (USD billion) 8

As of or for the year ended

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31.12.17

31.12.16

% change from
31.12.17

 (49.1)
 86.8
 13.1

 (36.5)
 80.1
 19.7

 7.7

 69.2
 69.2

 11.8
 227.2
 227.2

 8

 13
 14
 (16)

 (12)
 (11)
 (19)

  30.1
  79.4
  16.1

  20.6
  77.1
  17.9

 25.0
 82.8
 13.3

 (0.1)
 79.2
 16.0

  10.2
  16.3
  87.3
  86.9
  0.4
  9.7
  256.2
  240.1
  16.1
  2.9
  0.1
  35.9
  11
  1.5
  5,205

 9.5
 13.6
 77.0
 76.5
 0.5
 10.6
 290.9
 271.0
 19.9
 2.8
 0.1
 38.1
 10
 1.0
 4,822

Return on leverage ratio denominator, gross (%)9
Goodwill and intangible assets (USD billion)
Compensation ratio (%)
Average VaR (1-day, 95% confidence, 5 years of historical data)
Impaired loan portfolio as a percentage of total loan portfolio, gross (%)10
Personnel (full-time equivalents)
11 Comparative figures in this table have been restated for the change of the presentation currency from Swiss francs to US dollars with assets, liabilities and total equity translated to US dollars at closing exchange 
rates  prevailing  on  the  respective  balance  sheet  dates,  and  income  and  expenses  translated  at  the  respective  average  rates  prevailing  for  the  relevant  periods.  Comparatives  may  additionally  differ  due  to 
adjustments following organizational changes, restatements due to the retrospective adoption of new accounting standards or changes in accounting policies, and events after the reporting period.     2 Adjusted 
results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.     3 Reflects a gain on the sale of our investment in London Clearing House in 2017 and gains on sales of our investment in IHS Markit in 
2017 and 2016. Figures presented for periods prior to 2018 relate to financial assets available for sale.     4 Reflects restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs.     5 Relates to the removal of the service 
period requirement for DCCP awards granted for the performance years 2012 and 2013.     6 Refer to the “Performance targets and measurement” section of this report for the definitions of our performance 
measures.     7 Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.     8 Represents risk-weighted assets (RWA) and leverage ratio denominator (LRD) held by Corporate Center – Group 
ALM that are directly associated with activity managed centrally on behalf of the business divisions and other Corporate Center units. Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity” in the “Capital 
management” section of this report for more information.     9 Based on total RWA and LRD.     10 Refer to the “Risk management and control” section of this report for more information on (credit-)impaired loan 
exposures.

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 40.1
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Results

Profit  before  tax  increased  by  USD 382  million,  or  30%,  to 
USD 1,649  million,  mainly  as  a  result  of  higher  revenues  in 
Investor  Client  Services,  partly  offset  by  lower  revenues  in 
Corporate Client Solutions. Adjusted profit before tax increased by 
USD 313  million  or  21%  to  USD 1,836  million,  reflecting  higher 
operating income, partly offset by higher operating expenses.

Operating income
Total operating income increased by USD 356 million, or 5%, to 
USD 8,150 million. Excluding a gain of USD 108 million in 2017 
related to the sale of our investment in IHS Markit and a gain of 
USD 29 million in 2017 related to the sale of our investment in 
London  Clearing  House,  adjusted  total  operating 
income 
increased by USD 492 million, or 6%, to USD 8,150 million from 
USD 7,658 million. This mainly reflected USD 682 million higher 
revenues  in  Investor  Client  Services,  partly  offset  by  USD 244 
million  lower  revenues  in  Corporate  Client  Services.  Net  credit 
loss expense was USD 38 million compared with USD 92 million. 
The prior year included an expense related to a margin loan to a 
single client following a significant decrease in the value of the 
collateral. 

→ Refer to the “Risk management and control” section of this 

report for more information on credit loss expenses

Operating income by business unit

Corporate Client Solutions
Corporate  Client  Solutions  revenues  decreased  by  USD 244 
million,  or  8%,  to  USD 2,626  million,  predominantly  reflecting 
lower revenues in Equity Capital Markets. 

Advisory  revenues  increased  by  USD 67  million  to  USD 717 
million,  primarily  due  to  higher  revenues  from  merger  and 
acquisition transactions, where the global fee pool increased 8%.

Equity  Capital  Markets  revenues  decreased  by  USD 289 
million  to  USD 786  million,  reflecting  a  decrease  in  revenues 
from  public  offerings,  where  the  global  fee  pool  decreased 
14%, as well as lower revenues from private transactions.

Debt  Capital  Markets  revenues  decreased  by  USD 27  million 
to  USD 770  million,  mainly  due  to  lower  investment  grade 
revenues,  where  the  global  fee  pool  decreased  10%,  partly 
offset by higher leveraged finance revenues, against a global fee 
pool decrease of 7%. 

Financing  Solutions  revenues  decreased  by  USD 33  million 
to  USD 279  million,  mainly  due  to  lower  real  estate  finance 
revenues.

Risk  Management  revenues  were  USD 75  million  compared 
with  USD 36  million,  mainly  reflecting  reduced  hedging  costs 
and valuation gains on a restructured debt position. 

Investor Client Services
Investor  Client  Services  revenues  increased  by  USD 546  million, 
or  11%,  to  USD 5,562  million.  Excluding  the  aforementioned 
gains  totaling  USD 137  million  in  2017,  adjusted  revenues 
increased  by  USD 682  million,  or  14%,  to  USD 5,562  million, 
reflecting  higher  revenues  in  both  the  Equities  and  Foreign 
Exchange, Rates and Credit businesses. 

Equities
Equities  revenues  increased  by  USD 324  million,  or  9%,  to 
USD 3,936  million,  driven  by  increases  across  all  product  lines. 
Excluding a gain of USD 27 million in 2017 related to the sale of 
our  investment  in  IHS  Markit  and  a  gain  of  USD 29  million  in 
2017  related  to  the  sale  of  our  investment  in  London  Clearing 
House,  adjusted  revenues  increased  by  USD 381  million,  or 
11%, to USD 3,936 million.

Adjusted  Cash  revenues  increased  by  USD 73  million  to 

USD 1,294 million, reflecting increased client activity.

Derivatives  revenues 

increased  by  USD 154  million  to 
USD 1,038  million,  driven  by  improved  client  activity  as  market 
volatility increased.

Adjusted  Financing  Services  revenues  increased  by  USD 188 
million  to  USD 1,663  million,  mainly  due  to  higher  trading 
revenues in Equity Finance reflecting increased client activity. 

Foreign Exchange, Rates and Credit 
Foreign  Exchange,  Rates  and  Credit  revenues  increased  by 
USD 221 million, or 16%, to USD 1,626 million and, excluding a 
gain  of  USD 81  million  in  2017  related  to  the  sale  of  our 
investment  in  IHS  Markit  increased  by  USD 302  million  from 
USD 1,324 million on an adjusted basis. This increase was due to 
higher  client  activity  levels  and  improved  trading  performance 
across the majority of products, as well as to the recognition of 
net  income  of  around  USD 100  million  (comprised  mainly  of 
previously deferred day-1 profits), due to enhanced observability 
and  revised  valuations  in  the  funding  curve  used  to  value  UBS 
interest rate-linked notes. In addition, 2018 included revenues of 
USD 53  million  from  Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset  and 
Liability  Management  (Group  ALM)  for  the  rebalancing  of  the 
Group’s  currency  exposures  in  connection  with  the  change  in 
functional and presentation currencies to US dollars.

Operating expenses
Total  operating  expenses  were  broadly  unchanged  at 
USD 6,501 million,  and  adjusted  total  operating  expenses 
increased by USD 178 million, or 3%, to USD 6,313 million. 

Personnel  expenses  decreased  to  USD 2,941  million  from 
USD 3,006  million,  and  adjusted  personnel  expenses  decreased 
to  USD 2,930  million  from  USD 2,941  million,  mainly  driven  by 
lower variable compensation expenses. 

General  and  administrative  expenses  decreased  by  USD 24 
million to USD 651 million and on an adjusted basis by USD 17 
million  to  USD 640  million,  driven  by  lower  professional  fees, 
partly offset by higher net expenses for the UK bank levy. 

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Net  expenses  for  services  from  Corporate  Center  and  other 
business  divisions  increased  by  USD 65  million  to  USD 2,889 
million,  and  on  an  adjusted  basis  to  USD 2,723  million  from 
USD 2,515  million,  driven  mainly  by  higher  net  expenses  from 
Group Technology and Group Risk Control. 

Cost / income ratio
The cost / income ratio decreased to 79.4% from 82.8%. On an 
adjusted basis, the cost / income ratio decreased to 77.1% from 
79.2% and was within our 2018 target range of 70–80%.

Leverage ratio denominator
The  leverage  ratio  denominator  (LRD),  including  LRD  held  by 
Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM  on  behalf  of  the  Investment 
Bank,  decreased  by  USD 35  billion  to  USD 256  billion  as  of 
31 December  2018,  mainly  due  to  a  decrease  in  trading 
portfolio  assets,  reflecting  client-driven  reductions  and  trade 
unwinds, lower prime brokerage receivables, as well as currency 
effects. The LRD was within our 2018 guidance of around one-
third of the Group LRD.

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information

Return on attributed equity
Return on attributed equity for 2018 was 16.1%, and 17.9% on 
an adjusted basis, above our 2018 target of over 15%.

Personnel

→ Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity” in 
the “Capital management” section of this report for more 

information

Investment  Bank  employed  5,205  personnel  as  of 
The 
31 December  2018,  an  increase  of  383  compared  with  4,822 
personnel as of 31 December 2017, primarily as a result of the 
consolidation of UBS Securities China in December 2018.

Risk-weighted assets
Risk-weighted  assets  (RWA),  including  RWA  held  by  Corporate 
Center  –  Group  ALM  on  behalf  of  the  Investment  Bank, 
increased by USD 10 billion to USD 87 billion as of 31 December 
2018. This was driven by an increase in credit and counterparty 
credit  risk  RWA,  mostly  related  to  model  updates  as  well  as 
regulatory  add-ons,  and  an  increase  in  market  risk  RWA, 
reflecting  higher  average  regulatory  and  stressed  value-at-risk 
levels. RWA were within our 2018 guidance of around one-third 
of the Group RWA.

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information

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Results

Profit  before  tax  increased  by  USD 253  million,  or  25%,  to 
USD 1,267  million,  as  a  result  of  lower  operating  expenses. 
Adjusted profit before tax was broadly unchanged at USD 1,523 
million, as lower operating income was almost entirely offset by 
lower operating expenses.

income 

Operating income
Total  operating 
increased  by  USD 15  million  to 
USD 7,794  million.  Excluding  gains  of  USD 77  million  in  2016 
and USD 108 million in 2017 related to sales of our investment 
in IHS Markit and a gain of USD 29 million in 2017 related to the 
sale of our investment in London Clearing House, adjusted total 
operating  income  decreased  by  USD 44  million,  or  1%,  to 
USD 7,658  million  from  USD 7,702  million.  An  increase  in 
Corporate  Client  Solutions  revenues  of  USD 460  million  was 
partly offset by a decrease in Investor Client Services revenues of 
USD 424  million.  Net  credit  loss  expense  was  USD 92  million 
compared with USD 11 million, mainly related to a margin loan 
to a single client following a significant decrease in the value of 
the collateral. 

Operating income by business unit

Corporate Client Solutions
Corporate  Client  Solutions  revenues  increased  by  USD 460 
million,  or  19%,  to  USD 2,870  million,  largely  driven  by  higher 
revenues in Equity Capital Markets. 

Advisory  revenues  decreased  by  USD 49  million  to  USD 650 
million, reflecting lower revenues from private transactions, and 
lower revenues from merger and acquisition transactions against 
a global fee pool decline of 2%.

Equity Capital Markets revenues increased by USD 395 million 
to USD 1,075 million, mainly as a result of higher revenues from 
public offerings as the global fee pool increased 26%, as well as 
higher revenues from private transactions.

Debt  Capital  Markets  revenues  increased  by  USD 45 
million to USD 797 million, largely reflecting higher revenues 
from  leveraged  finance  against  a  global  fee  pool  increase  of 
11%.  This  increase  was  partly  offset  by  lower  investment 
grade revenues. 

Financing  Solutions  revenues  decreased  by  USD 53  million 
to  USD 312  million,  reflecting  lower  client  activity  across  all 
products.

Risk  Management  revenues  were  positive  USD 36  million 
compared with negative USD 86 million, mainly related to lower 
costs related to portfolio hedges. 

Investor Client Services
Investor Client Services revenues decreased by USD 365 million, 
or  7%,  to  USD 5,016  million.  Excluding  the  aforementioned 
gains  totaling  USD 137  million  in  2017  and  USD 77  million  in 
2016, adjusted revenues decreased by USD 424 million, or 8%, 
to  USD 4,880  million,  reflecting  lower  revenues  in  Foreign 
Exchange, Rates and Credit.

Equities
Equities  revenues  increased  by  USD 87  million  to  USD 3,612 
million.  Excluding  a  gain  of  USD 27  million  in  2017  related  to 
the  sale  of  our  investment  in  IHS  Markit  and  a  gain  of  USD 29 
million in 2017 related to the sale of our investment in London 
Clearing  House,  adjusted  revenues  increased  by  USD 31  million 
to USD 3,555 million.

Adjusted  Cash  revenues  decreased  by  USD 21  million  to 

USD 1,220 million, resulting from lower trading revenues.

Derivatives  revenues 

increased  by  USD 159  million  to 
USD 884  million,  reflecting  increased  client  activity  levels  and 
stronger trading revenues.

Adjusted  Financing  Services  revenues  decreased  by  USD 72 
million  to  USD 1,476  million,  as  a  result  of  weaker  trading 
revenues in Equity Finance.

Foreign Exchange, Rates and Credit
Foreign  Exchange,  Rates  and  Credit  revenues  decreased  by 
USD 451  million  to  USD 1,405  million.  Excluding  gains  of 
USD 81  million  in  2017  and  USD 77  million  in  2016,  related  to 
sales  of  our  investment  in  IHS  Markit,  adjusted  revenues 
decreased to USD 1,324 million from USD 1,779 million, mainly 
reflecting reduced client activity across the majority of products 
reflecting persistent low market volatility.

Operating expenses
Total operating expenses decreased by USD 238 million, or 4%, 
to  USD 6,527  million,  and  adjusted  total  operating  expenses 
decreased by USD 44 million, or 1%, to USD 6,135 million. 

Personnel  expenses  decreased  to  USD 3,006  million  from 
USD 3,122  million,  and  adjusted  personnel  expenses  decreased 
to USD 2,941 million from USD 2,965 million, mainly related to 
lower salary expenses as a result of our cost reduction programs, 
which  were  partly  offset  by  higher  variable  compensation 
expenses.  In  addition,  2017  included  an  expense  of  USD 26 
million  related  to  the  modification  of  terms  of  Deferred 
Contingent  Capital  Plan  awards  granted  for  the  performance 
years 2012 and 2013. This was treated as an adjusting item.

General  and  administrative  expenses  decreased  to  USD 675 
million  from  USD 812  million,  and  to  USD 657  million  from 
USD 798  million  on  an  adjusted  basis,  mainly  driven  by  an 
USD 83 million decrease in expenses for provisions for litigation, 
regulatory  and  similar  matters.  In  addition,  the  net  expense  for 
the  UK  bank  levy  was  USD 34  million  compared  with  a  net 
expense of USD 78 million, primarily as 2017 included a USD 43 
million credit related to prior years.

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increased 

Net  expenses  for  services  from  Corporate  Center  and  other 
from 
business  divisions 
USD 2,798  million  and  on  an  adjusted  basis  to  USD 2,515 
million  from  USD 2,381  million,  mainly  related  to  higher  costs 
for  strategic  and  regulatory  initiatives  and  higher  net  expenses 
from Group Technology and Group Risk Control.

to  USD 2,824  million 

Cost / income ratio
The cost / income ratio decreased to 82.8% from 86.8%. On an 
adjusted basis, the cost / income ratio decreased to 79.2% from 
80.1% and was within our 2017 target range of 70–80%.

Leverage ratio denominator
LRD held by the Investment Bank increased by USD 44 billion to 
USD 271  billion  as  of  31 December  2017,  mainly  as  a  result  of 
higher  trading  portfolio  assets,  reflecting  client-driven  increases 
and  higher  equity  markets,  and  an  increase  in  financial  assets 
designated at fair value, available for sale and held to maturity. 
These  increases  were  partly  offset  by  lower  off-balance  sheet 
and  net  derivative  exposures.  Total  LRD,  including  LRD  held  by 
Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM  on  behalf  of  the  Investment 
Bank,  was  USD 291  billion  as  of  31  December  2017  and 
remained below our 2017 short- to medium-term expectation of 
around USD 325 billion.

Return on attributed equity
Return on attributed equity for 2017 was 13.3%, and 16.0% on 
an adjusted basis, above our 2017 target of over 15%.

Personnel

Risk-weighted assets
RWA  held  by  the  Investment  Bank  increased  by  USD 7.3  billion 
to  USD 76.5  billion  as  of  31 December  2017,  driven  by  an 
increase  in  credit  and  counterparty  credit  risk  RWA.  This  was 
mostly  due  to  model  updates  and  regulatory  add-ons,  partly 
offset  by  a  decrease  in  market  risk  RWA.  Total  RWA,  including 
RWA  held  by  Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM  on  behalf  of  the 
Investment  Bank,  were  USD 77.0  billion  as  of  31  December 
2017,  below  our  2017  short-  to  medium-term  expectation  of 
around USD 85 billion. 

The 
Investment  Bank  employed  4,822  personnel  as  of 
31 December  2017,  an  increase  of  88  compared  with  4,734 
personnel as of 31 December 2016. This was primarily related 
to  the  transfer  of  business-aligned  personnel  in  our  Business 
Solutions  Centers  from  Corporate  Center  to  the  Investment 
Bank,  partly  offset  by  a  decrease  as  a  result  of  our  cost 
reduction programs.

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Corporate Center1

USD million, except where indicated

Results
TTotal operating income

Personnel expenses

General and administrative expenses

Services (to) / from business divisions

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets
TTotal operating expenses

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax

Adjusted results2
TTotal operating income as reported

of which: gains on sales of real estate 

of which: gain / (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and businesses

of which: remeasurement loss related to UBS Securities China
of which: net foreign currency translation gains / (losses) 3

TTotal operating income (adjusted) 

TTotal operating expenses as reported

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 4
of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 4
of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC – Services 4

of which: gain related to changes to the Swiss pension plan

TTotal operating expenses (adjusted)

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax as reported

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

As of or for the year ended

331.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

% change from
31.12.17

  (957)

  4,002

  3,935

  (8,447)

  1,199

  2
  692

  (1,649)

  (957)

  31

  25

  (270)

  (744)

  692

  208

  238

  (450)

  (122)

  819

  (1,649)

  (1,562)

 (467)

 3,935

 4,479

 (8,230)

 1,024

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 1,215

 (1,682)

 (467)

 (16)

 (450)

 1,215

 443

 532

 (945)

 1,185

 (1,682)

 (1,635)

 (290)

 3,946

 4,953

 (8,029)

 955

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 1,846

 (2,136)

 (290)

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 (84)

 (328)

 1,846

 527

 631

 (1,081)

 1,769

 (2,136)

 (2,098)

105

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 (12)

 3

 17

 (71)
 (43)

 (2)

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 (43)

 (31)

 (2)

 (4)

Additional information
Average attributed equity (USD billion)5
Risk-weighted assets (USD billion)5,6
Leverage ratio denominator (USD billion)5,6
Personnel (full-time equivalents)
11 Comparative figures in this table have been restated for the change of the presentation currency from Swiss francs to US dollars with assets, liabilities and total equity translated to US dollars at closing exchange 
rates  prevailing  on  the  respective  balance  sheet  dates,  and  income  and  expenses  translated  at  the  respective  average  rates  prevailing  for  the  relevant  periods.  Comparatives  may  additionally  differ  due  to 
adjustments following organizational changes, restatements due to the retrospective adoption of new accounting standards or changes in accounting policies, and events after the reporting period.     2 Adjusted 
results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.    3 Related to the disposal of foreign subsidiaries and branches.    4 Reflects restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs.    5 Refer 
to the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.    6 Prior to attributions to business divisions and other Corporate Center units for the purpose of attributing equity.

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  20.5

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 23.5

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Corporate Center – Services1

USD million, except where indicated

Results
TTotal operating income

Personnel expenses

General and administrative expenses

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets
TTotal operating expenses before allocations to BDs and other CC units
Services (to) / from business divisions and other CC units

of which: services to Global Wealth Management

of which: services to Personal & Corporate Banking

of which: services to Asset Management

of which: services to Investment Bank

of which: services to CC – Group ALM

of which: services to CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio

TTotal operating expenses

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax

Adjusted results2
TTotal operating income as reported

of which: gains on sales of real estate 

of which: gain / (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and businesses

of which: remeasurement loss related to UBS Securities China

TTotal operating income (adjusted)

TTotal operating expenses as reported before allocations
of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 3
of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 3

TTotal operating expenses (adjusted) before allocations

Services (to) / from BDs and other CC units

of which: restructuring expenses allocated to BDs and other CC units 3

of which: gain related to changes to the Swiss pension plan

TTotal operating expenses as reported after allocations

TTotal operating expenses (adjusted) after allocations

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax as reported

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

Additional information
Average attributed equity (USD billion)4
Risk-weighted assets (USD billion)4

of which: held by CC – Services (USD billion)

Leverage ratio denominator (USD billion)4

of which: held by CC – Services (USD billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of CC – Services (USD billion) 5

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  (513)

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  3,789

  1,199

  2
  8,917
  (8,624)

  (3,740)

  (1,285)

  (541)

  (2,811)

  (169)

  (153)
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  (806)

  (513)

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  (270)

  (300)

  8,917

  208

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  (8,624)

  (456)

  (122)

  293

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  (806)

  (725)

  16.1

  31.8

  31.8

  8.2

  7.9

 (157)

 3,857

 4,336

 1,024

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 (8,445)

 (3,626)

 (1,251)

 (562)

 (2,729)

 (145)

 (198)
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 (935)

 (157)

 (157)

 9,224

 442

 532

 8,250

 (8,445)

 (954)

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 (935)

 (915)

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 29.9

 29.9

 7.0

 6.9

 (103)

 3,847

 4,192

 955

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 (8,263)

 (3,520)

 (1,201)

 (537)

 (2,707)

 (112)

 (227)
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 (856)

 (103)

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 (226)

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 (8,263)

 (1,101)

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 (856)

 (923)

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 (13)

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 (72)
 (3)
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 (4)

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 (23)
 (62)

 (14)

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 (3)

 (53)

 (55)

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 (52)

 (62)

 (44)

 (14)

 (21)

 (16)

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adjustments following organizational changes, restatements due to the retrospective adoption of new accounting standards or changes in accounting policies, and events after the reporting period.     2 Adjusted 
results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.     3 Reflects restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs.     4 Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for more 
information.     5 Represents leverage ratio denominator held by Corporate Center – Group ALM that is directly associated with activity managed centrally on behalf of the business divisions and other Corporate 
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Corporate  Center  –  Services  recorded  a  loss  before  tax  of 
USD 806  million  compared  with  USD 935  million,  and  USD 725 
million on an adjusted basis compared with USD 915 million.

Operating income
Operating income was negative USD 513 million compared with 
negative  USD 157  million.  Excluding  the  remeasurement  loss  of 
USD 270  million  related  to  the  increase  of  our  shareholding  in 
UBS Securities China and the gain on the sale of Widder Hotel of 
USD 56 million in 2018, adjusted operating income was negative 
USD 300  million  compared  with  negative  USD 157  million, 
mainly  driven  by  higher  funding  costs  relating  to  Corporate 
Center – Services’ balance sheet assets.

Operating expenses 

Operating expenses before service allocations to business 
divisions and other Corporate Center units
Before  service  allocations  to  business  divisions  and  other 
Corporate  Center  units,  total  operating  expenses  decreased  by 
USD 307  million,  or  3%,  to  USD 8,917  million,  including  lower 
restructuring  costs  and  a  credit  of  USD 122  million  related  to 
changes  to  our  Swiss  pension  plan.  Adjusted  total  operating 
expenses  before  allocations  increased  by  USD 343  million,  or 
4%,  to  USD 8,593  million,  mainly  due  to  higher  Group 
Technology  investment  as  well  as  increased  depreciation  and 
impairment  costs,  partly  offset  by  USD 259  million  lower  net 
expenses  for  provisions  for  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar 
matters.

Personnel  expenses 

increased  by  USD 70  million 

to 
USD 3,927  million  including  the  aforementioned  credit  of 
USD 122  million  related  to  changes  to  our  Swiss  pension  plan. 
On an adjusted basis, personnel expenses increased by USD 426 
million  to  USD 3,841  million  mainly  driven  by  continued 
insourcing  of  certain  activities  and  staff  from  third-party 
vendors to our Business Solutions Centers. 

General  and  administrative  expenses  decreased  by  USD 547 
million  to  USD 3,789  million  and  adjusted  general  and 
administrative  expenses  decreased  by  USD 209  million,  mainly 
due  to  USD 259  million  lower  net  expenses  for  provisions  for 
litigation,  regulatory  and  similar  matters,  lower  expenses  for 
outsourcing  and  decreased  professional  fees.  These  reductions 
were partly offset by higher expenses from Group Technology. 

Depreciation  and  impairment  of  property,  equipment  and 
software  increased  to  USD 1,199  million  from  USD 1,024 
million,  reflecting  increased  depreciation  expenses  related  to 
internally  generated  capitalized  software  and  asset  impairment 
costs.

Services to / from business divisions and other
 Corporate Center units
Corporate  Center  –  Services  allocated  expenses  of  USD 8,624 
million  to  the  business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center 
units  compared  with  USD 8,445  million.  Adjusted  allocated 
expenses  were  USD 8,168  million  compared  with  USD 7,491 
million.

Operating expenses after service allocations to / from business 
divisions and other Corporate Center units
Corporate  Center  –  Services  retains  costs  related  to  Group 
governance  functions  and  other  corporate  activities,  certain 
strategic  and  regulatory  projects  and  certain  restructuring 
expenses.  Total  operating  expenses  remaining  in  Corporate 
Center – Services after allocations decreased to USD 293 million 
from  USD 779  million  and  to  USD 425  million  from  USD 759 
million on an adjusted basis, mainly reflecting a USD 259 million 
reduction in expenses for provisions for litigation, regulatory and 
similar matters.

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Financial and operating performance
Corporate Center

2017 compared with 2016

Corporate  Center  –  Services  recorded  a  loss  before  tax  of 
USD 935  million  compared  with  USD 856  million,  and  USD 915 
million on an adjusted basis compared with USD 923 million.

Operating income
Operating income was negative USD 157 million compared with 
negative USD 103 million, partly as 2016 included gains on sales 
of  real  estate  of  USD 123  million.  On  an  adjusted  basis, 
operating income was negative USD 157 million compared with 
negative USD 226 million, mainly due to higher treasury-related 
income  from  Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset  and  Liability 
Management (Group ALM), resulting from a change made in the 
first  quarter  of  2017  to  the  methodology  used  to  allocate 
revenues  from  the  investment  of  equity  and  the  funding  costs 
for  long-term  debt  that  contributes  to  total  loss-absorbing 
capacity.  This  was  partly  offset  by  higher  funding  costs  relating 
to Corporate Center – Services’ balance sheet assets.

Operating expenses 

Operating expenses before service allocations to business 
divisions and other Corporate Center units
Before  service  allocations  to  business  divisions  and  other 
Corporate  Center  units,  total  operating  expenses  increased  by 
USD 207  million,  or  2%,  to  USD 9,224  million.  Restructuring 
expenses  were  USD 974  million  compared  with  USD 1,157 
million  and  mainly  related  to  our  transitioning  activities  to 
nearshore  and  offshore  locations,  as  well  as  outsourcing  of  IT 
and  other  services.  Adjusted  total  operating  expenses  before 
allocations  increased  by  USD 391  million,  or  5%,  to  USD 8,250 
million.

Personnel  expenses 

increased  by  USD 10  million 

to 
USD 3,857  million.  Excluding  restructuring  expenses,  adjusted 
personnel  expenses  increased  by  USD 94  million  to USD 3,415 
million, mainly driven by increased staffing levels and insourcing 
of  certain  activities  from  third-party  vendors  to  our  Business 
Solutions Centers. 

General  and  administrative  expenses  increased  by  USD 144 
million  to  USD 4,336  million  and  adjusted  general  and 
administrative  expenses  increased  by  USD 238  million,  mainly 
due  to  USD 250  million  higher  net  expenses  for  provisions  for 
litigation,  regulatory  and  similar  matters,  partly  offset  by  lower 
marketing costs. 

Depreciation  and  impairment  of  property,  equipment  and 
software  increased  to  USD 1,024  million  from  USD 955  million, 
reflecting  increased  depreciation  expenses  related  to  internally 
generated capitalized software.

Services to / from business divisions and other 
Corporate Center units
Corporate  Center  –  Services  allocated  expenses  of  USD 8,445 
million  to  the  business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center 
units  compared  with  USD 8,263  million.  Adjusted  allocated 
expenses  for  services  to  the  business  divisions  and  other 
Corporate  Center  units  were  USD 7,491  million  compared  with 
USD 7,162  million,  mainly  as  the  costs  allocated  to  business 
divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center  units  in  2016  were  lower 
than the actual costs incurred by Corporate Center – Services on 
their  behalf.  Since  2017,  costs  have  been  allocated  to  the 
business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center  units  based  on 
actual costs incurred by Corporate Center – Services.

Operating expenses after service allocations to / from business 
divisions and other Corporate Center units
Corporate  Center  –  Services  retains  costs  related  to  Group 
governance  functions  and  other  corporate  activities,  certain 
strategic  and  regulatory  projects  and  certain  restructuring 
expenses.  Total  operating  expenses  remaining  in  Corporate 
Center – Services after allocations increased to USD 779 million 
from  USD 753  million  and  to  USD 759  million  from  USD 697 
million  on  an  adjusted  basis,  driven  by  the  aforementioned 
higher  net  expenses  for  provisions  for  litigation,  regulatory  and 
similar matters, largely offset by lower retained expenses as the 
costs  allocated  to  the  business  divisions  and  other  Corporate 
Center units in 2016 were lower than the actual costs incurred 
by Corporate Center – Services on their behalf. 

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Corporate Center – Group Asset and Liability Management

Corporate Center – Group ALM1

USD million, except where indicated

Results

Business division-aligned risk management net income

Capital investment and issuance net income

Group structural risk management net income
TTotal risk management net income before allocations

Allocations to business divisions and other CC units

of which: Global Wealth Management

of which: Personal & Corporate Banking

of which: Asset Management

of which: Investment Bank

of which: CC – Services

of which: CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio
TTotal risk management net income after allocations

Accounting asymmetries related to economic hedges
Hedge accounting ineffectiveness2
Net foreign currency translation gains / (losses)3

Other
TTotal operating income as reported
TTotal operating income (adjusted)4

Personnel expenses

General and administrative expenses

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

Services (to) / from business divisions and other CC units
TTotal operating expenses as reported

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 5
of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 5
of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC – Services 5

TTotal operating expenses (adjusted)

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax as reported
OOperating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)4

Additional information
Average attributed equity (USD billion)6
Risk-weighted assets (USD billion)6

of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of BDs and other CC units (USD billion) 7

Leverage ratio denominator (USD billion)6

of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of BDs and other CC units (USD billion) 7

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11 Comparative figures in this table have been restated for the change of the presentation currency from Swiss francs to US dollars with assets, liabilities and total equity translated to US dollars at closing exchange 
rates  prevailing  on  the  respective  balance  sheet  dates,  and  income  and  expenses  translated  at  the  respective  average  rates  prevailing  for  the  relevant  periods.  Comparatives  may  additionally  differ  due  to 
adjustments following organizational changes, restatements due to the retrospective adoption of new accounting standards or changes in accounting policies, and events after the reporting period.     2 Excludes 
ineffectiveness  of  hedges  of  net  investments  in  foreign  operations.     3  Related  to  the  disposal  of  foreign  subsidiaries  and  branches.     4  Adjusted  results  are  non-GAAP  financial  measures  as  defined  by  SEC 
regulations.    5 Reflects restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs.    6 Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.    7 Represents risk-weighted assets and leverage 
ratio  denominator  held  by  Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM  that  are  directly  associated  with  activity  managed  centrally  on  behalf  of  the  business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center  units.  Refer  to  “Equity 
attribution and return on attributed equity” in the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.

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Financial and operating performance
Corporate Center

2018 compared with 2017

Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset  and  Liability  Management 
(Group  ALM)  recorded  a  loss  before  tax  of  USD 693  million 
compared  with  a  loss  of  USD 336  million.  On  an  adjusted  basis, 
the loss before tax was USD 690 million compared with a loss of 
USD 315  million,  driven  by 
risk 
management net income and higher retained operating expenses.

lower  Group  structural 

Operating income
Total operating income was negative USD 609 million compared 
with negative USD 288 million. Adjusted total operating income 
retained by Group ALM was negative USD 609 million compared 
with negative USD 271 million.

Total risk management net income before allocations
Total  risk  management  net  income  before  allocations  to 
business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center  units  was 
negative  USD 844  million  compared  with  USD 83  million, 
mainly  reflecting  lower  net  income  from  business  division-
aligned  risk  management  activities  and  Group  structural  risk 
management,  in  addition  to  negative  net  income  from  capital 
investment and issuance.

Business division-aligned risk management net income
Net  income  from  business  division-aligned  risk  management 
activities was USD 378 million compared with USD 726 million, 
mainly  driven  by  the  ongoing  effect  of  negative  Swiss  franc 
and  euro  interest  rates  and  the  expiration  of  an  interest  rate 
hedge  portfolio  in  November  2017.  In  addition,  during  the 
third  quarter  of  2018,  Group  ALM’s 
interest  rate  risk 
management  capability  was  extended  to  the  management  of 
Global Wealth Management’s interest rate risk in the US. This 
resulted  in  lower  business  division-aligned  risk  management 
net income. Previously, this income was realized in Group ALM 
and fully allocated to Global Wealth Management. The change 
did  not  have  an  effect  on  Global  Wealth  Management’s  net 
interest income.

Capital investment and issuance net income
Net  income  from  capital  investment  and  issuance  activities  was 
negative  USD 302  million  compared  with  negative  USD 121 
million. This decrease was due to higher net interest expense as 
a result of an increase in total outstanding long-term debt that is 
eligible for total loss-absorbing capital and changes we made to 
our internal funds transfer pricing rates on these instruments.

Group structural risk management net income
Net  income  from  Group  structural  risk  management  activities 
was negative USD 919 million compared with negative USD 522 
million.  This  decline  was  due  to  increased  net  interest  expense 
from  the  management  of  Group  ALM’s  portfolio  of  internal 
funding  as  a  result  of  higher  London  Interbank  Offered  Rate 
(LIBOR)  rates  on  floating-rate  liabilities  and  the  inclusion  of  the 
interest  expense  on  a  portfolio  of  long-dated  cross-currency 
swaps,  following  a  change  in  accounting  policy  in  the  first 
quarter  of  2018.  The  interest  expense  of  that  portfolio  was 
previously  recognized  in  Other  net  income  from  fair  value 
changes  on  financial  instruments  (prior  to  1 January  2018:  Net 
trading income) and reported in Accounting asymmetries related 
to  economic  hedges.  These  effects  were  partly  offset  by  the 
aforementioned  changes  made  to  our  internal  funds  transfer 
pricing rates.

Allocations to business divisions and other Corporate Center 
units
Combined  allocations  from  risk  management  activities  to 
business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center  units  were 
negative  USD 295  million  compared  with  positive  USD 268 
million.  This  decrease  primarily  reflects  the  aforementioned 
lower net income from capital investment and issuance activities, 
which  is  fully  allocated  to  the  business  divisions  and  other 
Corporate  Center  units  in  proportion  to  their  attributed  equity, 
and  lower  net  income  from  business  division-aligned  risk 
management  activities,  which  is  allocated  to  the  business 
divisions,  predominantly  Global  Wealth  Management  and 
Personal & Corporate Banking.

Total risk management net income after allocations
Group  ALM  retained  negative  USD 549  million  from  its  risk 
management activities after allocations compared with negative 
USD 185 million. 

Retained  income  from  risk  management  activities  is  entirely 
related  to  Group  structural  risk  management  and  is  mainly  the 
net  result  of  costs  from  buffers  that  are  maintained  by  Group 
ALM  at  levels  above  the  total  consumption  of  the  business 
divisions  and  the  revenues  generated  by  Group  ALM  from  the 
management  of  the  Group’s  high-quality  liquid  assets  (HQLA) 
portfolio  relative  to  the  benchmark  rates  used  to  allocate  the 
costs.

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Net  income  retained  by  Group  ALM  due  to  accounting 
asymmetries related to economic hedges was negative USD 105 
million compared with negative USD 62 million, primarily due to 
a loss of USD 35 million compared with a gain of USD 71 million 
on certain internal funding transactions due to the widening of 
own  credit  funding  spreads.  This  was  partly  offset  by  reduced 
expense  from  the  aforementioned  change  in  accounting  policy 
in  the  first  quarter  of  2018  on  a  portfolio  of  long-dated  cross-
currency  swaps,  now 
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management net income.

in  Group  structural 

reported 

Hedge accounting ineffectiveness
Net  income  related  to  hedge  accounting  ineffectiveness  was 
positive USD 13 million compared with negative USD 13 million. 
This  ineffectiveness  primarily  arises  from  changes  in  the  spread 
between LIBOR and the overnight index swap (OIS) rate due to 
differences in the way these affect the valuation of the hedged 
items  and  hedging  instruments  through  either  the  benchmark 
rate determining cash flows or the discount rate.

Operating expenses
Total  operating  expenses  were  USD 84  million  compared  with 
USD 48 million, mainly due to higher temporary regulatory costs. 
In addition, from June 2017, Group ALM retained costs related 
to  Group  structural  risk  management  net  income  to  the  extent 
that  such  income  is  not  allocated  to  the  business  divisions  and 
other Corporate Center units. Prior to this, Group ALM allocated 
all costs to business divisions and other Corporate Center units.

Balance sheet assets 
Balance  sheet  assets  increased  by  USD 28  billion  to  USD 280 
billion  as  of  31  December  2018,  reflecting  decreased  net 
funding  consumption  by  the  business  divisions.  Funding 
available  in  excess  of  the  business  divisions’  requirements  is 
transferred to Group ALM’s balance sheet to be reinvested, or to 
be reduced over time if business needs remain lower. As a result, 
Group  ALM’s  balance  sheet  is  mainly  driven  by  the  volume  of 
liabilities  created  across  the  Group  rather  than  centrally 
managed asset requirements.

→ Refer to the “Treasury management” section of this report for 

more information

Other
Other  net  income  was  positive  USD 33  million  compared  with 
negative  USD 11  million,  mainly  reflecting  higher  mark-to-
market  effects  from  hedging  activity  not  designated  in  hedge 
accounting relationships.

Risk-weighted assets
Risk-weighted assets (RWA) remained stable at USD 12 billion.
→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information

Leverage ratio denominator
The  leverage  ratio  denominator  (LRD)  increased  to  USD 284 
billion  from  USD 256  billion,  consistent  with  the  increase  in 
balance sheet assets.

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information

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Net  income  from  Group  structural  risk  management  activities 
was negative USD 522 million compared with negative USD 553 
million.  An  increase  in  income  of  USD 130  million  from  the 
management of the Group’s HQLA, mainly due to wider spreads 
between  certain  HQLA  and  internal  funding  liabilities,  was 
largely offset by an increase in net interest expense of USD 109 
million due to issuances of long-term debt during 2017. 

Allocations to business divisions and other Corporate Center 
units
Combined  allocations  from  risk  management  activities  to 
business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center  units  were 
USD 268  million  compared  with  USD 517  million.  This  decrease 
primarily  reflects  the  aforementioned  lower  net  income  from 
capital investment and issuance activities, which is fully allocated 
to  the  business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center  units  in 
proportion to their attributed equity, and lower net income from 
business  division-aligned  risk  management  activities,  which  is 
allocated to the business divisions, predominantly Global Wealth 
Management and Personal & Corporate Banking.

Total risk management net income after allocations
Group  ALM  retained  negative  USD 185  million  from  its  risk 
management activities after allocations compared with negative 
USD 167 million. 

Retained  income  from  risk  management  activities  is  entirely 
related  to  Group  structural  risk  management  and  is  mainly  the 
net  result  of  costs  from  buffers  that  are  maintained  by  Group 
ALM  at  levels  above  the  total  consumption  of  the  business 
divisions  and  the  revenues  generated  by  Group  ALM  from  the 
management  of  the  Group’s  HQLA  portfolio  relative  to  the 
benchmark rates used to allocate the costs.

Financial and operating performance
Corporate Center

2017 compared with 2016

Group  ALM  recorded  a  loss  before  tax  of  USD 336  million 
compared with a loss of USD 154 million. On an adjusted basis, 
the loss before tax was USD 315 million compared with a loss of 
USD 70  million,  driven  by  lower  net  income  on  accounting 
asymmetries  related  to  economic  hedges  and  higher  retained 
operating expenses.

Operating income
Total operating income was negative USD 288 million compared 
with negative USD 155 million. Adjusted total operating income 
retained by Group ALM was negative USD 271 million compared 
with negative USD 71 million.

Total risk management net income before allocations
Total risk management net income before allocations to business 
divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center  units  was  USD 83  million 
compared  with  USD 348  million,  mainly  reflecting  lower  net 
income 
risk  management 
activities  and  negative  net  income  from  capital  investment  and 
issuance.

from  business  division-aligned 

Business division-aligned risk management net income
Net  income  from  business  division-aligned  risk  management 
activities  was  USD 726  million  compared  with  USD 856  million, 
mainly  reflecting  reduced 
interest  rate  risk  management 
revenues  in  the  banking  book  for  Global  Wealth  Management 
and  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking.  This  decrease  was  mainly 
due  to  lower  interest  income  from  managing  euro-  and  Swiss 
franc-denominated deposits in the current negative interest rate 
environment.

Capital investment and issuance net income
Net  income  from  capital  investment  and  issuance  activities  was 
negative  USD 121  million  compared  with  positive  USD 45 
million.  This  decrease  was  due  to  USD 89  million  higher  net 
interest  expense  as  a  result  of  an  increase  in  total  outstanding 
long-term debt that is eligible for total loss-absorbing capital and 
USD 78 million lower interest income from the investment of the 
Group’s  equity  due  to  maturing  positions  being  replaced  at 
lower long-term interest rates.

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Net  income  retained  by  Group  ALM  due  to  accounting 
asymmetries  related  to  economic  hedges  was  negative  USD 62 
million compared with positive USD 38 million, primarily due to 
a  loss  of  USD 172  million  compared  with  a  loss  of  USD 38 
interest  rate 
million  on  Group  ALM’s  cross-currency  and 
derivatives  hedges  related  to  its  portfolio  of  internal  funding  as 
well as lower fair value gains of USD 71 million compared with 
USD 179 million on certain internal funding transactions due to 
the  tightening  of  own  credit  funding  spreads.  This  was  partly 
offset  by  a  gain  of  USD 39  million  compared  with  a  loss  of 
USD 36 million related to HQLA classified as available for sale.

Hedge accounting ineffectiveness
Net  income  related  to  hedge  accounting  ineffectiveness  was 
negative  USD 13  million  compared  with  positive  USD 5  million. 
This  ineffectiveness  primarily  arises  from  changes  in  the  spread 
between  LIBOR  and  the  OIS  rate  due  to  differences  in  the  way 
these  affect  the  valuation  of  the  hedged  items  and  hedging 
instruments  through  either  the  benchmark  rate  determining 
cash flows or the discount rate.

Other
Other  net  income  was  negative  USD 11  million  compared  with  
positive  USD 54  million,  mainly  reflecting  lower  interest  income 
retained by Group ALM on behalf of non-controlling interests. 

Operating expenses
Total  operating  expenses  were  USD 48  million  compared  with 
negative  USD 1  million.  From  June  2017,  Group  ALM  retained 
costs related to Group structural risk management income to the 
extent  that  such  income  was  not  allocated  to  the  business 
divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center  units.  Previously,  Group 
ALM allocated all costs to business divisions and other Corporate 
Center units.

Balance sheet assets 
Balance  sheet  assets  decreased  by  USD 10  billion  to  USD 252 
billion as of 31 December 2017, reflecting increased net funding 
consumption by the business divisions. Group ALM is responsible 
for  investing  any  funding  generated  that  is  surplus  to  the 
requirements of the business divisions. As a result, Group ALM’s 
balance sheet is mainly driven by the volume of liabilities created 
across 
than  centrally  managed  asset 
requirements.

the  Group 

rather 

Risk-weighted assets
RWA  increased  by  USD 1  billion  to  USD 12  billion  as  of  31 
December 2017 mainly due to higher credit risk in the Group’s 
HQLA portfolio.

Leverage ratio denominator
LRD  decreased  to  USD 256  billion  from  USD 268  billion, 
consistent with the decrease in balance sheet assets.

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Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio

Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio1

USD million, except where indicated

Results
Income

Credit loss (expense) / recovery
TTotal operating income

Personnel expenses

General and administrative expenses

Services (to) / from business divisions and other CC units

of which: services from CC – Services

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets
TTotal operating expenses

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax

Adjusted results2
TTotal operating income as reported

TTotal operating income (adjusted)

TTotal operating expenses as reported

of which: personnel-related restructuring expenses 3
of which: non-personnel-related restructuring expenses 3
of which: restructuring expenses allocated from CC – Services 3

TTotal operating expenses (adjusted)

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax as reported

OOperating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)

Additional information
Average attributed equity (USD billion)4
Risk-weighted assets (USD billion)4

of which: held by CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio (USD billion)

Leverage ratio denominator (USD billion)4

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of which: held by CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio (USD billion)
of which: held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio 
(USD billion) 5

 (7)
 (15)
Personnel (full-time equivalents)
11 Comparative figures in this table have been restated for the change of the presentation currency from Swiss francs to US dollars with assets, liabilities and total equity translated to US dollars at closing exchange 
rates  prevailing  on  the  respective  balance  sheet  dates,  and  income  and  expenses  translated  at  the  respective  average  rates  prevailing  for  the  relevant  periods.  Comparatives  may  additionally  differ  due  to 
adjustments following organizational changes, restatements due to the retrospective adoption of new accounting standards or changes in accounting policies, and events after the reporting period.     2 Adjusted 
results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.     3 Reflects restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs.     4 Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for more 
information.     5 Represents leverage ratio denominator held by Corporate Center – Group ALM that is directly associated with activity managed centrally on behalf of the business divisions and other Corporate 
Center units. Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity” in the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.

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  44

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An  overview  of  the  composition  of  Non-core  and  Legacy 
Portfolio is presented in the table below. 

The  groupings  of  positions  by  category  and  the  order  in 
which  these  are  listed  are  not  necessarily  representative  of  the 

magnitude of the risks associated with them, nor do the metrics 
shown in the table necessarily represent the risk measures used 
to manage and control these positions. 

Exposure category¹

Description

RWA

Total assets²

LRD³

Linear rates

Non-linear rates

Credit

Securitizations

Consists of linear OTC products (primarily vanilla interest 
rate, inflation, basis and cross-currency swaps for all 
major currencies and some emerging markets) and non-
linear OTC products (vanilla and structured options). 
More than 95% of gross positive replacement values 
(PRVs) are collateralized and more than 99% of 
uncollateralized exposures are rated investment grade. 
30% of gross PRVs are due to mature by the end of 
2021.

Remaining positions include an equity investment and 
residual loan population with minimal risk exposures.

Consists primarily of a portfolio of CDS positions 
referencing ABS assets with related cash and synthetic 
hedges to mitigate the effect of directional movements. 
The majority of the remaining positions are expected to 
settle by 2020.

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31.12.17

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31.12.17

31.12.18

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1.1

1.3

22.1

29.3

4.2

6.4

0.5

0.2

5.8

8.6

1.3

1.2

0.1

0.3

0.0

0.7

0.1

0.9

1.2

1.9

0.6

0.9

0.6

0.8

Auction preferred stocks (APSs)
and auction rate securities (ARSs)

Portfolio of long-dated APSs and municipal ARSs. All APSs 
were rated A or above and all ARS exposures were rated 
Baa2 or above as of 31 December 2018.

0.4

0.6

1.7

2.2

1.7

2.2

Municipal swaps and options

Other

Operational risk

Total

Swaps and options with US state and local governments. 
More than 99% of the PRVs are with counterparties that 
were rated investment grade as of 31 December 2018.

Diverse portfolio of smaller positions.

Operational risk risk-weighted assets allocated to Non-
core and Legacy Portfolio.

0.4

1.0

9.2

13.9

0.5

1.0

10.6

16.5

1.6

2.9

2.2

3.5

1.0

1.9

1.5

2.3

34.7

47.4

10.8

15.3

1  The  groupings  of  positions  by  category  and  the  order  in  which  these  are  listed  are  not  necessarily  representative  of  the  magnitude  of  the  risks  associated  with  them,  nor  do  the  metrics  shown  in  the  table 
necessarily represent the risk measures used to manage and control these positions.     2 Total assets of USD 34.7 billion as of 31 December 2018 (USD 47.4 billion as of 31 December 2017) include positive 
replacement values (gross exposure excluding the effect of any counterparty netting) of USD 29.3 billion (USD 39.0 billion as of 31 December 2017).    3 Swiss SRB leverage ratio denominator.

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Balance sheet assets
Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio  total  assets  decreased  by 
USD 13 billion  to  USD 35  billion,  mainly  due  to  a  reduction  in 
receivables  on  derivative 
derivatives  and  cash  collateral 
instruments,  primarily 
trade 
terminations.  Total  assets  excluding  derivatives  and  cash 
collateral  receivables  on  derivative  instruments  decreased  by 
USD 1 billion to USD 4 billion.

reflecting  maturities 

and 

Risk-weighted assets
Risk-weighted  assets  (RWA)  decreased  by  USD 3  billion  to 
USD 14 billion, mainly as a result of lower operational risk RWA.
→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information

Leverage ratio denominator
The  leverage  ratio  denominator  (LRD),  including  LRD  held  by 
Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset  and  Liability  Management 
(Group  ALM)  on  behalf  of  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio, 
decreased to USD 13 billion from USD 17 billion, mainly due to a 
reduction  in  the  derivatives  portfolio  and  associated  cash 
collateral.

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information

Financial and operating performance
Corporate Center

2018 compared with 2017

Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio  recorded  a 
loss  before  tax  of  USD 150  million  compared  with  USD 411 
million.

Operating income
Operating  income  was  positive  USD 165  million  compared  with 
negative USD 22 million. The improved result was mainly due to 
valuation gains on auction rate securities, which were measured 
at  amortized  cost  in  2017  and  are  now  measured  at  fair  value 
through profit or loss effective 1 January 2018 upon adoption of 
IFRS 9. 

Operating expenses
Total operating expenses decreased by USD 73 million, or 19%, 
to  USD 315  million.  Net  expenses  for  services  from  business 
divisions and other Corporate Center units decreased by USD 52 
million  and  professional  fees  declined  by  USD 28  million. 
Furthermore,  2018  included  USD 69  million  net  expenses  for 
provisions for litigation, regulatory and similar matters compared 
with USD 52 million.

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Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio  recorded  a 
loss  before  tax  of  USD 411  million  compared  with  USD 1,126 
million.

Operating income
Operating  income  was  negative  USD 22  million  compared  with 
negative USD 32 million. The improved result was mainly due to 
income related to a claim on a defaulted counterparty position, 
largely  allocated  from  Group  ALM,  and  lower  losses  from 
novation and unwind activities. 

Operating expenses
Total  operating  expenses  decreased  by  USD 706  million,  or 
64%,  to  USD 388  million.  2017  included  USD 52  million  net 
expenses  for  provisions  for  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar 
matters  compared  with  USD 595  million.  Net  expenses  for 
services  from  business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center 
units  decreased  by  USD 55  million  as  a  result  of  reduced 
consumption  of  shared  services.  Furthermore,  professional  fees 
declined  by  USD 42  million  and  personnel  expenses  decreased 
by USD 23 million due to lower staff levels. 

In addition, 2017 reflected a net credit for the UK bank levy 
of  USD 12  million  compared  with  a  net  expense  of  USD 31 
million,  primarily  as  2017  included  a  USD 23  million  credit 
related to prior years.

Balance sheet assets
During 2017, total assets decreased by USD 20 billion to USD 47 
billion,  mainly  due  to  a  USD 16  billion  reduction  in  positive 
replacement values (PRVs), primarily reflecting trade terminations 
and  maturities,  mainly  related  to  interest  rate  and  foreign 
exchange contracts. 

Total  assets  excluding  PRVs  decreased  by  USD 4  billion  to 
USD 8  billion,  mainly  due  to  a  reduction  in  cash  collateral 
receivables on derivative instruments. 

Assets  classified  as  Level  3  in  the  fair  value  hierarchy  totaled 

USD 1.7 billion as of 31 December 2017.

Risk-weighted assets
RWA decreased by USD 2 billion to USD 17 billion.

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information

Leverage ratio denominator
LRD,  including  LRD  held  by  Group  ALM  on  behalf  of  Non-core 
and  Legacy  Portfolio,  decreased  to  USD 17  billion  from  USD 22 
billion, consistent with the reduction in balance sheet assets.

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information

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Risk, treasury 
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management

Management report

Audited information according to IFRS 7 and IAS 1

Risk  and  capital  disclosures  provided  in  line  with  the  requirements  of  International  Financial  Reporting  Standard  7  (IFRS  7), 
Financial Instruments: Disclosures, and International Accounting Standard 1 (IAS 1), Presentation of Financial Statements, form 
part of the financial statements included in the ”Consolidated financial statements” section of this report and audited by the 
independent registered public accounting firm Ernst & Young Ltd, Basel. This information is marked as “Audited” within this 
section  of  the  report.  The  risk  profile  of  UBS  AG  consolidated  does  not  differ  materially  from  that  of  UBS  Group  AG 
consolidated.  Audited  information  provided  in  the  “Risk  management  and  control”  and  “Treasury  management”  sections  
applies to both UBS Group AG consolidated and UBS AG consolidated.

Signposts

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Risk management and control
Overview of risks arising from our business activities
Risk categories
Top and emerging risks
Risk governance
Risk appetite framework
Internal risk reporting
Risk measurement
Credit risk
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154 Market risk
Country risk
Operational risk

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Treasury management
Balance sheet, liquidity and funding management
Off-balance sheet
Currency management
Cash flows

Capital management
Capital management objectives, planning and activities
Swiss SRB total loss-absorbing capacity framework
Total loss-absorbing capacity
Risk-weighted assets
Leverage ratio denominator
Equity attribution and return on attributed equity
UBS shares

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Risk management and control

Overview of risks arising from our business activities

The  scale  of  our  business  activities  is  dependent  on  the  capital 
we have available to cover the risks in our business, the size of 
our on- and off-balance sheet assets through their contribution 
to our capital, leverage and liquidity ratios, and our risk appetite.
Our  overall  credit  risk  profile  remained  stable  over  the  year 
and  we  continued  to  manage  market  risks  at  generally  low 
levels.  Operational  resilience,  conduct  and  prevention  of 
financial crime remain key focus topics. 

The  table  on  the  next  page  shows  risk-weighted  assets 
(RWA),  the  leverage  ratio  denominator  (LRD)  and  risk-based 
capital  (RBC),  as  well  as  attributed  tangible  equity,  total  assets 
and operating profit before tax on both a reported and adjusted 
basis, for our business divisions and Corporate Center units. This 

illustrates  how  the  activities  in  our  business  divisions  and 
Corporate  Center  units  are  captured  in  the  risk  measures 
mentioned  above  the  table,  and  it  illustrates  their  financial 
performance in the context of these measures.

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 
more information on risk-weighted assets, leverage ratio 

denominator and our equity attribution framework
→ Refer to “Statistical measures” in this section for more 

information on risk-based capital

→ Refer to the “Performance by business division and Corporate 
Center unit – reported and adjusted” table in the “Group 

performance” section of this report for more information

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Risk management and control

Key risks, risk measures and performance by business division and Corporate Center unit

Business 
divisions and Corporate 
Center units

Global Wealth 
Management

Personal &
Corporate
Banking

Asset
Management

Investment 
Bank

CC – Services

CC – Group ALM

CC – Non-core
and Legacy
Portfolio

Key risks 
arising from 
business 
activities

Small amounts of 
credit and market 
risk

Credit risk from 
lending against 
securities collateral 
and mortgages, and 
a small amount of 
derivatives trading 
activity

Market risk from 
municipal securities 
and taxable fixed-
income securities

Credit risk from 
retail business, 
mortgages, secured 
and unsecured 
corporate lending, 
and a small amount 
of derivatives 
trading activity 

Minimal 
contribution to 
market risk

Credit risk from 
lending (including 
temporary loan 
underwriting 
activities), 
derivatives trading 
and securities 
financing 

Market risk from 
primary under-
writing activities 
and secondary 
trading 

No material risk 
exposures

Credit and mmarket 
risk arising from 
management of the 
Group’s balance 
sheet, capital, profit 
or loss and liquidity 
portfolios

Credit risk from 
remaining lending 
and derivative 
exposures 

Market risk is 
materially hedged 

Operational risk is an inevitable consequence of being in business, as losses can result from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or from external events. It can 
arise as a result of our past and current business activities across all business divisions and Corporate Center units.

Risk measures and performance

USD billion, as of or for the year ended
Risk-weighted assets1

of which: credit and counterparty credit risk
of which: market risk
of which: operational risk
Leverage ratio denominator1
Risk-based capital3
Average attributed tangible equity4
Total assets
Operating profit / (loss) before tax (as reported)
Operating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)5

USD billion, as of or for the year ended
Risk-weighted assets1

Global Wealth 
Management
 58.2
 29.3
 1.3
 27.5
 207.4
 5.0
 8.4
 200.0
 3.6
 3.7

Personal &
 Corporate 
Banking
 56.8
 52.7
 0.0
 4.0
 152.2
 4.5
 6.6
 138.8
 1.9
 1.6

Asset
Management
 4.1
 1.6
 0.0
 2.4
 2.7
 0.4
 0.3
 24.4
 0.5
 0.5

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Investment 
Bank
 86.9
 49.8
 16.8 2
 20.2
 240.1
 6.6
 10.2
 258.7
 1.6
 1.8

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CC – 
Services
 31.8
 1.9
 0.0
 11.9
 7.9
 10.6
 16.1
 21.7
 (0.8)
 (0.7)

CC – 
Group ALM
 12.0
 9.2
 0.6
 2.3
 283.5
 4.5
 3.2
 280.1
 (0.7)
 (0.7)

CC –
Non-core
and Legacy 
Portfolio
 13.9
 3.4
 1.3
 9.2
 10.8
 1.7
 1.2
 34.7
 (0.2)
 (0.1)

Group
 263.7
 147.9
 20.0
 77.6
 904.6
 33.3
 45.9
 958.5
 6.0
 6.1

of which: credit and counterparty credit risk
of which: market risk
of which: operational risk
Leverage ratio denominator1
Risk-based capital3
Average attributed tangible equity4
Total assets
Operating profit / (loss) before tax (as reported)
Operating profit / (loss) before tax (adjusted)5
1 Represents RWA and LRD prior to allocation of RWA and LRD held by Corporate Center – Group ALM that are directly associated with activity managed centrally on behalf of the business divisions and other 
Corporate Center units. Calculated in accordance with Swiss systemically relevant bank rules. Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for more information.    2 As of 31 December 2018, the effect 
of  portfolio  diversification  across  businesses,  which  was  previously  reflected  in  Corporate  Center  –  Services  market  risk  RWA,  was  included  in  the  Investment  Bank  market  risk  RWA.      3  Refer  to  “Statistical 
measures” in this section for more information on risk-based capital.      4 Attributed tangible equity equals attributed equity less goodwill and intangible assets. Refer to the “Capital management” section of this 
report for more information on our equity attribution framework.      5 Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations. Refer to the “Performance by business division and Corporate 
Center unit – reported and adjusted” table in the “Group performance” section of this report for more information.    

Investment 
Bank
 76.5
 44.0
 12.0
 20.4
 271.0
 7.0
 9.4
 269.7
 1.3
 1.5

CC – 
Services
 29.9
 1.8
 (3.2) 2
 13.7
 6.9
 11.3
 19.4
 21.4
 (0.9)
 (0.9)

CC – 
Group ALM
 11.5
 8.2
 0.7
 2.6
 256.3
 5.8
 2.8
 252.1
 (0.3)
 (0.3)

Personal &
 Corporate 
Banking
 49.3
 45.1
 0.0
 4.1
 151.9
 3.3
 6.2
 139.1
 1.6
 1.7

Asset
Management
 4.0
 1.5
 0.0
 2.5
 2.8
 0.4
 0.3
 14.6
 0.6
 0.5

Global Wealth 
Management
 55.9
 26.4
 1.7
 27.7
 205.0
 4.9
 8.0
 195.0
 3.6
 4.2

Group
 243.6
 131.8
 12.6
 81.5
 909.0
 34.8
 47.4
 939.3
 5.4
 6.3

CC –
Non-core
and Legacy 
Portfolio
 16.5
 4.6
 1.3
 10.6
 15.3
 2.1
 1.4
 47.4
 (0.4)
 (0.4)

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We categorize the risk exposures of our business divisions and Corporate Center units as outlined in the table below. 

Risk definitions

Risk managed 
by

Independent 
 oversight by

Captured in our 
risk appetite 
framework

Primary risks: the risks that our businesses may take to generate a return

Audited | Credit risk: the risk of loss resulting from the failure of a client or counterparty to meet its contractual obliga-
tions toward UBS. This includes settlement risk and loan underwriting risk:

Business 
management

Risk Control

Settlement risk: the risk of loss resulting from transactions that involve exchange of value (e.g., security versus cash) 
where we must deliver without first being able to determine with certainty that we will receive the countervalue
Loan underwriting risk: the risk of loss arising during the holding period of financing transactions that are intended for 
further distribution p

Audited | Market risk (traded and non-traded): the risk of loss resulting from adverse movements in market variables. 
Market variables include observable variables, such as interest rates,  foreign exchange rates, equity prices, credit spreads 
and commodity (including precious metal) prices, and variables that may be unobservable or only indirectly observable, 
such as volatilities and correlations. Market risk  includes issuer risk and investment risk:

Business 
management

Group Treasury

Risk Control

Issuer risk: the risk of loss from changes in fair value resulting from credit-related events affecting an  issuer to which 
we(cid:124)are exposed through tradable  securities or derivatives referencing the issuer 
Investment risk: issuer risk associated with positions held as  financial investments p

Country risk: the risk of losses resulting from country-specific events. It includes transfer risk, whereby a(cid:124)country’s 
 authorities prevent or restrict the payment of an obligation, as well as systemic risk events arising from country-specific 
 political or macroeconomic developments

Business 
management

Risk Control

Consequential risks: the risks to which our businesses are exposed as a consequence of being in business

Audited | Liquidity risk: the risk of being unable to generate sufficient funds from assets to meet  payment obligations 
when they fall due, including in times of stress p
Audited | Funding risk: the risk of higher-than-expected funding costs due to wider-than-expected UBS credit spreads 
when existing funding positions mature and need to be rolled over or replaced by other, more expensive funding sources. 
If(cid:124)a shortage of available funding sources is expected in a stress event,  funding risk also covers potential additional losses 
from forced asset sales p
Structural foreign exchange risk: the risk of decreases in our capital due to changes in foreign  exchange rates with an 
adverse translation effect on capital held in currencies other than US dollars

Group Treasury

Risk Control

Group Treasury

Risk Control

Operational risk: the risk resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or from external 
causes (deliberate, accidental or natural) that have an impact (either financial or non-financial) on UBS, its clients or the 
markets in which it operates. Events may be direct financial losses or indirect in the form of revenue forgone as a result of 
business suspension. They may also result in damage to our reputation and to our franchise that have longer-term financial 
consequences:

Business 
management

Legal risk: the financial or reputational implications resulting from the risk of (i) being held liable for a breach of applica-
ble laws, rules or regulations; (ii) being held liable for a breach of contractual or other legal obligations; (iii) an inability 
or failure to enforce or protect contractual rights or non-contractual rights sufficiently to protect UBS’s interests, including 
the risk of being party to a claim in respect of any of the above (and the risk of loss of attorney-client privilege in the 
context of any such claim); (iv) a failure to adequately develop, supervise and resource legal teams or adequately super-
vise external legal counsel advising on business legal risk and other matters; and (v) failure to adequately manage any 
potential, threatened and commenced litigation and legal proceedings, including civil, criminal, arbitration and regulatory 
proceedings and / or litigation risk or any dispute or investigation that may lead to litigation or threat of any litigation
Conduct risk: the risk that the conduct of the firm or its individuals unfairly impacts clients or counterparties, undermines 
the integrity of the financial system or impairs effective competition to the detriment of consumers
Compliance risk: the risk incurred by the firm by not adhering to the applicable laws, rules and regulations, and our own 
internal standards
Cyber and information security risk: the risk of a material impact from an external or internal attack on our information 
 systems with the purpose of data theft, fraud or denial of service. Cyberattacks are manifestations of a cyber threat into an 
act of aggression or criminal activity causing financial, regulatory or reputational harm or loss
Financial crime risk: the risk that UBS fails to detect criminal activities, including internal and external theft and fraud, 
money laundering, bribery and corruption, fails to comply with sanctions and embargoes, or fails to report or respond to 
requests from relevant authorities related to these matters

Group Compliance, 
Regulatory & 
Governance 
(GCRG)

Legal

GCRG

GCRG

Risk Control

GCRG

Pension risk: the risk of a negative impact on our capital as a result of deteriorating funded status from decreases in the 
fair(cid:124)value of assets held in the defined benefit pension funds and / or changes in the value of defined benefit pension 
 obligations due to changes in actuarial assumptions (e.g., discount rate, life expectancy, rate of pension increase) and / or 
changes to(cid:124)plan designs

Environmental and social risk: the possibility of UBS suffering reputational or financial harm from transactions, 
products, services or activities that involve a party associated with environmentally or socially sensitive activities

 ➔ Refer to “Society” in the “How we create value for our stakeholders” section of this report for more information
Model risk: Model risk is the risk of adverse consequences via financial loss or non-financial impact (e.g., poor business 
and / or strategic decision making, or damage to the firm’s reputation) resulting from decisions based on incorrect or misused 
model outputs and reports. Model risk may result from a number of sources: inputs, methodology, implementation, or use

Human Resources

Risk Control and 
 Finance

Business 
management

Risk Control

Model owner

Risk Control

Business risks: the risks arising from the commercial, strategic and economic environment in which our businesses operate

Business risks: the potential negative impact on earnings from lower-than-expected business volumes and / or margins, 
to the extent they are not offset by a decrease in expenses

Business 
management

Finance

Reputational risks

Reputational risk: the risk of damage to our reputation from the point of view of our stakeholders, such as clients, 
shareholders, staff and the general public

All businesses and 
functions

All control 
functions

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risk  and  we  are  subject  to  various  claims,  disputes,  legal 
proceedings  and  government  investigations,  as  noted  in 
“Regulatory  and  legal  risks”  in  the  “Risk  factors”  section  of 
this  report.  Information  on  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar 
matters  we  consider  significant  is  disclosed  in  “Note  21 
Provisions  and  contingent  liabilities”  in  the  “Consolidated 
financial statements” section of this report. 

– One  of  the  most  critical  risks  facing  the  broader  industry  is 
the  threat  of  cyberattacks,  which  continue  to  evolve.  Along 
with  the  rest  of  the  industry,  we  face  ongoing  threats,  such 
as  data  theft,  disruption  of  service  and  cyber  fraud,  all  of 
which  have  the  potential  to  significantly  affect  our  business. 
Additionally,  as  a  result  of  the  operational  complexity  of  all 
our  businesses,  we  are  continually  exposed  to  operational 
risks  such  as  process  error,  failed  execution,  system  failures 
and  fraud.  Conduct  risks  are  inherent  in  our  businesses. 
Financial  crime, 
terrorist 
financing,  sanctions  violation,  fraud,  bribery  and  corruption, 
presents  significant  risk.  Heightened  regulatory  expectations 
and  attention  require  investment  in  people  and  systems, 
while  emerging  technologies  and  changing  geopolitical  risks 
further increase the complexity of identifying and preventing 
financial crime. Refer to “Operational risk” in this section and 
“Strategy,  management  and  operations  risks”  in  the  “Risk 
factors” section of this report for more information. 

including  money 

laundering, 

Risk, treasury and capital management
Risk management and control

Top and emerging risks

The  top  and  emerging  risks  disclosed  below  reflect  those  that 
we  currently  think  have  the  potential  to  materialize  within  one 
year  and  that  could  significantly  affect  the  Group.  Investors 
should also carefully consider all information set out in the “Risk 
factors” section of this report, where we discuss these and other 
material risks we consider could have an effect on our ability to 
execute  our  strategy  and  may  affect  our  business  activities, 
financial condition, results of operations and prospects. 
– We  are  exposed  to  a  number  of  macroeconomic  issues  as 
well  as  general  market  conditions.  As  noted  in  “Market  and 
macroeconomic  risks”  in  the  “Risk  factors”  section  of  this 
report,  these  external  pressures  may  have  a  significant 
adverse effect on our business activities and related financial 
results,  primarily  through  reduced  margins  and  revenues, 
valuation  adjustments. 
asset 
Accordingly,  these  macroeconomic  factors  are  considered  in 
the  development  of  stress  testing  scenarios  for  our  ongoing 
risk management activities. 

impairments  and  other 

– We  are  exposed  to  substantial  changes  in  the  regulation  of 
our  businesses  that  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on 
our  business,  as  discussed  in  the  “Regulatory  and  legal 
developments” section of this report and in “Regulatory and 
legal risks” in the “Risk factors” section of this report.

– As  a  global  financial  services  firm  we  are  subject  to  many 
different  legal,  tax  and  regulatory  regimes  and  extensive 
regulatory  oversight.  We  are  exposed  to  significant  liability 

122 

Risk governance

Our  risk  governance  framework  operates  along  three  lines  of 
defense.  Our  first  line  of  defense,  business  management,  owns 
its risk exposures and is required to maintain effective processes 
and  systems  to  manage 
including  robust  and 
comprehensive  internal  controls  and  documented  procedures. 
Business  management  has  appropriate  supervisory  controls  and 
review  processes 
identify  control 
weaknesses and inadequate processes.

in  place  designed 

its  risks, 

to 

Our second line of defense is formed by the control functions, 
which are separate from the business and report directly to the 
Group CEO. Control functions provide independent oversight of 

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risks, including setting risk appetite and protecting against non-
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Our third line of defense, Group Internal Audit, reports to the 
Audit  Committee  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  evaluates  the 
overall  effectiveness  of  governance,  risk  management  and  the 
control  environment,  including  the  assessment  of  how  the  first 
and second lines of defense meet their objectives.

The  key  roles  and  responsibilities  for  risk  management  and 
control  are  illustrated  in  the  following  chart  and  described  on 
the following pages.

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authorities  are  delegated  to  risk  officers  according  to  their 
expertise, experience and responsibilities.

The  Group  Chief  Compliance  and  Governance  Officer  is 
responsible  for  ensuring  that  all  operational  risks,  including 
compliance  and  conduct  risk,  are 
identified,  owned  and 
managed  in  alignment  with  the  firm’s  risk  appetite,  supported 
by  an  effective  control  framework, 
including  appropriate 
measuring  and  aggregating  processes,  as  well  as  appropriate 
reporting.

The Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO) is responsible 
for  transparency  in,  appraisal  of,  and  presentation  of  the 
financial  performance  of  the  Group  and  the  business  divisions, 
and  for  the  Group’s  financial  reporting,  forecasting,  planning 
and  controlling  processes  in  line  with  regulatory  and  financial 
reporting  requirements,  corporate  governance  standards  and 
global  best  practice  to  maintain  high  quality  and  timeliness. 
Further  responsibilities  include  managing  UBS’s  tax  affairs,  as 
well  as  treasury  and  capital  management, 
including  the 
management  of  funding  and  liquidity  risk  and  UBS’s  regulatory 
capital ratios. 

Group 

Internal  Audit 

The  Group  General  Counsel  (Group  GC)  is  responsible  for 
managing  and  reporting  all  litigation  matters  and  proceedings  of 
the Group, and for reviewing incidents of materialized legal risk as 
well as areas of emerging legal risk.
(GIA) 

independently  assesses  the 
adherence to our strategy, the effectiveness of governance, risk 
management  and  control  processes  at  Group,  business  division 
and  regional  levels,  including  compliance  with  legal,  regulatory 
and statutory requirements, as well as with internal policies and 
contracts.  The  Head  GIA  reports  to  the  Chairman  of  the  BoD 
and, in addition, GIA has a functional reporting line to the BoD 
Audit Committee.

Some of the above roles and responsibilities are replicated for 
certain  significant  legal  entities  of  the  Group.  The  legal  entity 
risk  officers  are  responsible  for  independent  oversight  and 
control of primary and consequential risks for certain significant 
legal  entities  of  the  Group  as  part  of  the  legal  entity  control 
framework,  which  complements  the  Group’s  risk  governance 
framework. (cid:3)

Risk, treasury and capital management
Risk management and control

Audited 

|  The  Board  of  Directors  (BoD)  is  responsible  for 
determining  the  risk  principles,  risk  appetite  and  related  risk 
limits  of  the  Group,  including  their  allocation  to  the  business 
divisions  and  Corporate  Center  units.  The  BoD  is  supported  by 
the  BoD  Risk  Committee,  which  monitors  and  oversees  the 
implementation  of  the  risk 
Group’s  risk  profile  and  the 
framework  as  approved  by  the  BoD,  and  approves  the  Group’s 
risk  appetite  methodology.  The  Corporate  Culture  and 
Responsibility  Committee  supports  the  BoD  in  fulfilling  its  duty 
to safeguard and advance the Group’s reputation for responsible 
and  sustainable  conduct.  It  reviews  and  assesses  stakeholder 
to  UBS’s  societal 
concerns  and  expectations  pertaining 
performance  and 
recommends 
corporate 
appropriate actions to the BoD. 

culture,  and 

The Group Executive Board (GEB) has overall responsibility for 
establishing  and  implementing  risk  management  and  control  in 
the Group. It manages the risk profile of the Group as a whole.

The  Group  Chief  Executive  Officer 

(Group  CEO)  has 
responsibility  and  accountability  for  the  management  and 
performance  of  the  Group,  has  risk  authority  over  transactions, 
positions and exposures, and allocates risk limits approved by the 
BoD within the business divisions and Corporate Center units.

The  business  division  Presidents  are  accountable  for  the 
success,  risks,  results  and  value  of  their  business  division.  This 
includes  actively  managing  their  risk  exposures  and  balancing 
profit  potential,  risk,  balance  sheet  and  capital  usage.  The 
regional  Presidents  facilitate  the  implementation  of  UBS’s 
strategy  in  their  region,  and  have  the  mandate  to  inform  the 
GEB  of  any  activities  and  issues  that  may  give  rise  to  actual  or 
potentially material regulatory or reputational concerns.

The  Group  Chief  Risk  Officer  (Group  CRO)  is  responsible  for 
independent  oversight  of  credit,  market,  country,  liquidity, 
funding,  cyber  and  information  security  risks  as  well  as  model 
and  environmental  and  social  risk.  This  includes  establishing 
methodologies to measure and assess risk, setting risk limits, and 
approving  credit  and  market  risk  transactions  and  exposures. 
Risk  Control  is  also  the  central  function  for  model  risk 
management  for  all  models  used  in  the  firm.  The  risk  control 
process is supported by a framework of policies and authorities. 
Business division and regional Chief Risk Officers have delegated 
authority  for  their  respective  divisions  and  regions.  Moreover, 

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Risk appetite framework

Our  risk  appetite  is  defined  at  the  aggregate  Group  level  and 
reflects the types of risk that we are willing to accept or intend 
to avoid. It is established via a complementary set of qualitative 
and  quantitative  risk  appetite  statements  defined  on  a  Group-
wide  level  and  is  embedded  throughout  our  business  divisions 
and legal entities by means of Group, business division and legal 
entity  policies, 
risk  appetite 
limits  and  authorities.  The 
statements are a critical foundation to maintaining a robust risk 
culture  throughout  our  organization.  The  “Risk  appetite 
framework”  chart  below  shows  the  key  elements  of  the 
framework.  These  elements  are  described  in  more  detail  in  this 
section.

Qualitative statements aim to ensure we maintain the desired 
risk culture. Quantitative risk appetite objectives are designed to 
enhance  the  Group’s  resilience  against  the  effect  of  potential 
severe  adverse  economic  or  geopolitical  events.  These  risk 
appetite  objectives  cover  the  Group’s  minimum  capital  and 
leverage ratios, its solvency, earnings, liquidity and funding, and 

are  subject  to  periodic  review,  including  as  part  of  the  annual 
business planning process.

These  objectives  are  complemented  by  operational  risk 
appetite  objectives,  which  are  established  for  each  of  our 
operational risk categories, such as market conduct, theft, fraud, 
data confidentiality and technology risks. Operational risk events 
that  exceed  predetermined  risk  tolerances,  expressed  as 
percentages of the Group’s operating income, must be escalated 
to  the  respective  business  division  President  or  higher,  as 
appropriate.

The  quantitative  risk  appetite  objectives  are  supported  by  a 
comprehensive  suite  of  risk  limits  set  at  portfolio  level.  These 
may  apply  across  the  Group,  within  a  business  division  or 
business  unit,  at  legal  entity  level,  or  to  an  asset  class.  These 
additional  quantitative  controls  are  typically  bottom-up  and  are 
designed to monitor specific portfolios and to identify potential 
risk concentrations. 

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insight 

Risk reports aggregating measures of risk across products and 
businesses  provide 
into  the  amounts,  types,  and 
sensitivities of the various risks in our portfolios and are intended 
to  ensure  compliance  with  defined  limits.  Risk  officers,  senior 
management  and  the  BoD  use  this  information  to  understand 
our risk profile and the performance of the portfolios.

The  status  of  risk  appetite  objectives  is  evaluated  each 
month and reported to the BoD and the GEB. Our risk appetite 
may  change  over  time.  Therefore,  portfolio 
limits  and 
associated  approval  authorities  are  subject  to  periodic  reviews 
and changes, particularly in the context of our annual business 
planning process. 

Our  risk  appetite  framework 

is  governed  by  a  single 
overarching  policy  and  conforms  to  the  Financial  Stability 
Board’s  Principles  for  an  Effective  Risk  Appetite  Framework 
published in 2013. 

Risk principles and risk culture

We  focus  on  maintaining  a  strong  risk  culture,  which  is  a 
prerequisite  for  success  in  today’s  highly  complex  operating 
environment and a source of sustainable competitive advantage. 
By  placing  prudent  and  disciplined  risk-taking  at  the  center  of 
every  decision,  we  want  to  achieve  our  goals  of  delivering 
unrivaled  client  satisfaction,  creating 
long-term  value  for 
stakeholders,  and  making  UBS  one  of  the  most  attractive 
companies to work for in the world.

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Risk, treasury and capital management
Risk management and control

Our  risk  appetite  framework  combines  all  the  important 
elements  of  our  risk  culture,  expressed  in  our  Pillars,  Principles 
and Behaviors, our risk management and control principles, our 
Code  of  Conduct  and  Ethics  and  our  Total  Reward  Principles. 
Together,  these  aim  to  align  the  decisions  we  make  with  the 
Group’s strategy, principles and risk appetite. They help provide 
a  solid  foundation  for  promoting  risk  awareness,  leading  to 
appropriate  risk-taking  and  the  establishment  of  robust  risk 
management  and  control  processes.  These  principles  are 
supported  by  a  range  of  initiatives  covering  employees  at  all 
levels. This includes the UBS House View on Leadership, which is 
a  set  of  explicit  expectations  for  leaders  that  establishes 
consistent leadership standards across UBS. These initiatives also 

Risk management and control principles

include our principles of good supervision, which establish clear 
expectations  of  managers  and  employees  with  respect  to 
supervisory  responsibilities,  specifically:  to  take  responsibility,  to 
know and organize their business, to know their employees and 
what  they  do,  to  create  a  good  risk  culture  and  to  respond  to 
and resolve issues. 

→ Refer to the “How we create value for our stakeholders” 
section of this report for more information on our Pillars, 

Principles and Behaviors

→ Refer to the Code of Conduct and Ethics of UBS at 

www.ubs.com/code for more information

Protection of
financial strength

Protection of reputation

Business management
accountability

Independent controls

Risk disclosure

Protecting UBS’s financial strength 
by controlling our risk exposure 
and avoiding potential risk 
concentrations at individual 
exposure levels, at specific 
portfolio levels and at an 
aggregate firm-wide level across 
all risk types

Protecting our reputation through 
a sound risk culture characterized 
by a holistic and integrated view 
of risk, performance and reward, 
and through full compliance with 
our standards and principles, 
particularly our Code of Conduct 
and Ethics

Maintaining management 
accountability, whereby business 
management, as opposed to Risk 
Control, owns all risks assumed 
throughout the Group and is 
responsible for the continuous and 
active management of all risk 
exposures to provide for balanced 
risk and return

Independent control functions that 
monitor the effectiveness of the 
businesses’ risk management and 
oversee risk-taking activities

Disclosure of risks to senior 
management, the BoD, investors, 
regulators, credit rating agencies 
and other stakeholders with an 
appropriate level of 
comprehensiveness and 
transparency

To  maintain  an  environment  where  staff  are  comfortable  in 
raising  concerns,  we  have  whistleblowing  policies  and 
procedures  in  place.  These  offer  multiple  channels  through 
which  individuals  may,  either  openly  or  anonymously,  escalate 
suspected  breaches  of  laws,  regulations,  rules  and  other  legal 
requirements,  our  Code  of  Conduct  and  Ethics,  policies,  or 
relevant  professional  standards.  Our  program  is  designed  to 
ensure  that  whistleblowing  concerns  are  investigated  and  that 
appropriate and consistent action is taken. We are committed to 
ongoing awareness training and communication to all staff.

We  also  have  a  mandatory  training  program  in  place  for  all 
employees. The program covers a range of compliance and risk-
related topics, including anti-money laundering and operational 
risk.  In  addition,  specialized  training  is  provided  for  employees 
depending  on  their  specific  roles  and  responsibilities,  such  as 
credit risk and market risk training for those working in trading 
areas.  Failure  to  satisfactorily  complete  mandatory  training 
sessions  within  the  given  deadline  results  in  consequences, 
including  disciplinary  action.  Our  operational  risk  framework, 
incorporating  the  conduct  risk  framework,  aims  to  identify  and 
manage  financial,  regulatory,  and  reputational  risks,  together 
with risks to clients and to markets.

Quantitative risk appetite objectives

Through a set of quantitative risk appetite objectives, we aim to 
ensure  that  our  aggregate  risk  exposure  remains  within  our 
desired  risk  capacity,  based  on  our  capital  and  business  plans. 
The specific definition of risk capacity for each objective seeks to 
ensure  that  we  have  sufficient  capital,  earnings,  funding  and 
liquidity to protect our business franchises and exceed minimum 
regulatory  requirements  under  a  severe  stress  event.  The  risk 
appetite objectives are evaluated as part of the annual business 
planning process, and are approved by the BoD. The comparison 
of  risk  exposure  with  risk  capacity  is  a  key  consideration  in 
management decisions on potential adjustments to the business 
strategy and the risk profile of the Group.

We  make  use  of  both  scenario-based  stress  tests  and 
statistical risk measurement techniques to assess the effect of a 
severe stress event at a Group-wide level. These complementary 
frameworks  capture  exposures  to  all  material  primary  and 
consequential risks, as well as business risks across our business 
divisions and Corporate Center units. 

→ Refer to “Risk measurement” in this section for more 

information on our stress testing and statistical frameworks

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In  determining  our  risk  capacity  in  case  of  a  severe  stress 
event,  we  adjust  projected  earnings  from  the  strategic  plan  for 
business  risk  to  reflect  lower  expected  earnings  and  lower 
expenses, such as the reversal of variable compensation accruals. 
We  also  adjust  our  capital  to  take  into  account  the  effect  of 
stress  on  deferred  tax  assets,  pension  plan  assets  and  liabilities, 
and accruals for capital returns to shareholders.

The  chart  on  this  page  provides  an  overview  of  our 
quantitative  risk  appetite  objectives  during  2018.  As  compared 
with  previous  years,  we  have  removed  the  going  concern 
minimum capital and leverage ratio objectives as they would be 
satisfied  when  the  corresponding  common  equity  tier  1  (CET1) 
objective  is  met,  given  the  amount  of  additional  tier  1  (AT1) 
instruments  that  have  been  issued.  Our  earnings  objectives 
consider  the  entire  Group  and  potential  losses  under  a  stress 
event are compared with historical earnings.

Risk  appetite  statements  at  the  business  division  level  are 
derived from the Group-wide objectives. They may also comprise 
objectives specific to the division, related to the specific activities 
and risks in that division. Risk appetite objectives are also set for 
certain legal entities. These must be consistent with the Group-
wide risk appetite framework and approved in accordance with 
the  legal  entity’s  and  the  Group’s  regulations.  Differences  may 
exist  that  reflect  the  specific  nature,  size,  complexity  and 
regulations applicable to the relevant legal entity.

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Risk appetite following adoption of IFRS 9

The  introduction  of  the  expected  credit  loss  (ECL)  model  under 
IFRS  9  has  fundamentally  changed  how  credit  risk  arising  from 
loans,  loan  commitments,  guarantees  and  certain  revocable 
facilities is accounted for. Allowances and provisions (referred to 
as provisions in this section) are determined for every asset that 
is  subject  to  amortized  cost  accounting  and  for  financial  assets 
that  are  measured  at  fair  value  through  other  comprehensive 
income  (FVOCI),  irrespective  of  whether  the  asset  is  considered 
to  be  credit-impaired.  The  amount  of  the  provisions  varies 
depending  on  changes  in  the  risk  perception  of  individual 
instruments,  which  is  particularly  relevant  once  an  asset  has 
been  identified  as  carrying  a  significantly  increased  credit  risk 
compared  with  the  assessment  at  origination.  In  this  case,  the 
ECL  provisions  would  have  to  cover  ECL  resulting  from  default 
events  that  are  possible  over  the  remaining  lifetime  of  the 
financial  instrument  and  not  only  a  maximum  period  of 
12 months after the reporting date, which would be the case if 
there  were  no  significant  deterioration  in  credit  risk.  The  ECL 
provisions may result in greater volatility in credit loss expense as 
ECL changes in response to developments in the credit cycle and 
composition  of  our  loan  portfolio.  The  effect  may  be  more 
pronounced in a deteriorating economic environment.

The effect that the requirement for accelerated recognition of 
credit losses has on our risk exposure in stressed conditions has 
been accounted for in our estimations. We expect to gain more 
insights  into  the  behavior  of  these  provisions  once  IFRS  9  has 
been in place for a longer period and under changing economic 
conditions,  and  may  adjust  our  risk  exposure  further  in  the 
future.

Based  on  the  current  information  and  the  effect  IFRS  9  ECL 
provisions  have  on  our  solvency  objectives,  we  have  neither 
changed  our  risk  appetite  and  management  practices  nor  our 
strategy toward pricing and structuring of transactions following 
the adoption of IFRS 9.

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information on the requirements of the ECL 

methodology under IFRS 9

→ Refer to “Note 23 Expected credit loss measurement” in the 

“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information on ECL

→ Refer to “Credit risk” in this section for more information on the 

ECL methodology under IFRS 9

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Internal risk reporting

Comprehensive  and  transparent  reporting  of  risks  is  central  to 
the  control  and  oversight  responsibilities  set  out  in  our  risk 
governance  framework  and  is  a  requirement  of  our  risk 
management  and  control  principles.  Accordingly,  risks  are 
reported  at  a  frequency  and  to  a  level  of  detail  commensurate 
with  the  extent  and  variability  of  the  risk  and  the  needs  of  the 
various governance bodies, regulators and risk authority holders.
On a monthly basis, the Group Risk Report provides a detailed 
qualitative and quantitative overview of developments in primary 
and consequential risks for the business divisions and Corporate 
Center units, along with aggregate views of risks at the Group-
wide  level,  including  the  status  of  our  risk  appetite  objectives 
and results of Group-wide stress testing. The Group Risk Report 
is distributed internally to the BoD Risk Committee and the GEB, 
and  to  senior  members  of  Group  Risk  Control,  Group  Internal 
Audit,  Finance  and  Legal.  Key  extracts  from  the  Group  Risk 
Report,  along  with  extracts  from  the  monthly  Group  Finance 
Report and Group Treasury Report, are included in the Monthly 
Performance Update provided to the GEB and BoD. Risk reports 
are also produced for our significant Group entities (entities that 
are subject to enhanced standards of corporate governance).

Granular divisional risk reports are provided to the respective 
business  division  Chief  Risk  Officers  and  the  business  division 
Presidents. This monthly reporting is supplemented with a suite 
of  daily  or  weekly  reports  at  various  levels  of  granularity, 
covering  market  and  credit  risks  for  the  business  divisions  and 
Corporate  Center  units  to  enable  risk  officers  and  senior 
management to monitor and control the Group’s risk profile.

Our 

internal  risk  reporting,  which  covers  primary  and 
consequential  risks,  is  supported  by  risk  data  and  measurement 
systems  that  are  also  used  for  external  disclosure  and  regulatory 
reporting.  Dedicated  units  within  Risk  Control  assume 
responsibility for measurement, analysis and reporting of risk and 
for  overseeing  the  quality  and  integrity  of  risk-related  data.  Our 
risk data and measurement systems are subject to periodic review 
by Group Internal Audit following a risk-based audit approach.

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Risk measurement

Audited | We apply a variety of methodologies and measurements 
to  quantify  the  risks  of  our  portfolios  and  potential  risk 
concentrations. Risks that are not fully reflected within standard 
measures  are  subject  to  additional  controls,  which  may  include 
preapproval  of  specific  transactions  and  the  application  of 
specific  restrictions.  Models  to  quantify  risk  are  generally 
developed  by  dedicated  units  within  control  functions  and  are 
subject to independent validation. (cid:3)

Models  must  be  approved  and  are  regularly  reviewed  in 
accordance  with  regulatory  requirements  as  well  as  internal 
policies  to  test  that  they  perform  as  expected,  produce  results 
comparable  with  actual  events  and  values,  and  reflect  best-in-
practice  approaches  and  recent  academic  developments.  Our 
reviews  assess  whether  models  are  performing  satisfactorily, 
whether  additional  analysis  is  required  and  whether  models 
need to be recalibrated or redeveloped. Results and conclusions 
are presented to the relevant governance body and, as required, 
to regulators.

The  ongoing  process  of  assessing  model  quality  and 
performance  in  the  production  environment  comprises  two 
components: model validation, in which Model Risk Management 
&  Control  (MRMC)  independently  assesses  a  model’s  fitness  for 
purpose,  and  model  confirmation,  the  regular  process  of 
confirming the accuracy and appropriateness of the model output 
and  its  application,  carried  out  by  the  model  developers  and 
reviewed by MRMC.

→ Refer to “Credit risk,” “Market risk” and “Operational risk” in 
this section for more information on model confirmation 

procedures

Stress testing

We perform stress testing to estimate the loss that could result 
from  extreme,  yet  plausible  macroeconomic  and  geopolitical 
stress events. This enables us to identify, better understand and 
manage  our  potential  vulnerabilities  and  risk  concentrations. 
Stress testing plays a key role in our limits framework at Group-
wide,  business  division,  legal  entity  and  portfolio  levels.  Stress 
test  results  are  regularly  reported  to  the  BoD,  the  Risk 
Committee  and  the  GEB.  As  described  in  “Risk  appetite 
framework”  above,  stress  testing,  along  with  statistical  loss 
measures,  plays  a  central  role  in  our  risk  appetite  and  business 
planning processes.

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Our  stress  testing  framework  incorporates  three  pillars:  (i) 
combined  stress  tests,  (ii)  a  comprehensive  range  of  portfolio- 
and risk type-specific stress tests and (iii) reverse stress testing.

Our  combined  stress  test  (CST)  framework  is  scenario-based 
and aims to quantify overall Group-wide losses that could result 
from  a  number  of  potential  global  systemic  events.  The 
framework captures all material primary and consequential risks, 
as well as business risks, as indicated in “Risk categories” above. 
Scenarios  are  forward-looking  and  encompass  macroeconomic 
and  geopolitical  stress  events  calibrated  to  different  levels  of 
severity.  We  implement  each  scenario  through  the  expected 
evolution  of  market  indicators  and  economic  variables  under 
that  scenario.  We  then  assess  the  resulting  effect  on  our 
primary, consequential and business risks to estimate the overall 
loss and capital implications were the scenario to occur. At least 
once  a  year,  the  BoD  Risk  Committee  approves  the  most 
relevant scenario, known as the binding scenario, to be used as 
the main scenario for regular CST reporting and for monitoring 
risk  exposure  against  our  minimum  capital,  earnings  and 
leverage ratio objectives in our risk appetite framework. Results 
are  reported  to  the  Risk  Committee,  the  BoD,  the  GEB  and 
FINMA on a monthly basis. 

We  provide  detailed  stress  loss  analyses  to  FINMA  and  the 
regulators  of  our  legal  entities  in  accordance  with  their 
requirements. For example, in addition to CST, we perform Loss 
Potential Analysis (LPA) and Comprehensive Capital Analysis and 
Review  (CCAR)  as  prescribed  by  FINMA  and  the  US  Board  of 
Governors  of  the  Federal  Reserve  System  for  the  legal  entities 
regulated by these respective agencies.

in 

The Enterprise-wide Stress Committee (ESC) is responsible for 
ensuring the consistency and adequacy of the assumptions and 
scenarios  used  for  our  Group-wide  stress  measures.  As  part  of 
these  responsibilities,  the  ESC  seeks  to  ensure  that  the  suite  of 
stress  scenarios  adequately  reflects  current  and  potential 
developments 
the  macroeconomic  and  geopolitical 
environment,  our  current  and  planned  business  activities,  and 
actual  or  potential  risk  concentrations  and  vulnerabilities  in  our 
portfolios. The ESC meets at least quarterly and is comprised of 
Group,  business  division  and  legal  entity  representatives  of  Risk 
Control. In executing its responsibilities, the ESC considers input 
from the Think Tank, a panel of senior representatives from the 
business  divisions,  Risk  Control  and  economic  research,  which 
meets quarterly to review the current and possible future market 
environment  in  order  to  identify  potential  stress  scenarios  that 
could materially affect the Group’s profitability. This results in a 
range of internal stress scenarios that are developed and evolve 
over time, separate from the scenarios mandated by FINMA.

Each  scenario  captures  a  wide  range  of  macroeconomic 
variables.  These  include  gross  domestic  product  (GDP),  equity 
prices, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, 
property prices and unemployment. We use assumed changes in 
these  macroeconomic  and  market  variables  in  each  scenario  to 
stress  the  key  risk  drivers  of  our  portfolios.  For  example,  lower 
GDP growth and rising interest rates may reduce the income of 
clients to whom we have lent money, which leads to changes in 
the  credit  risk  parameters  for  probability  of  default,  loss  given 
default and exposure at default, and results in higher predicted 
credit  losses  within  the  stress  scenario.  We  also  capture  the 
business  risk  resulting  from  lower  fee,  interest  and  trading 
income  net  of  lower  expenses.  These  effects  are  measured 
across  all  material  risk  types  and  all  businesses  to  calculate  the 
aggregate  estimated  effect  of  the  scenario  on  profit  or  loss, 
other  comprehensive  income,  RWA,  LRD  and,  ultimately,  our 
capital  and 
in 
macroeconomic variables are updated periodically to account for 
changes in the current and possible future market environment.

ratios.  The  assumed  changes 

leverage 

Through 2018, the binding scenario for CST was the internal 
Severe Eurozone Crisis scenario. This scenario is characterized by 
a crisis in the eurozone; a lack of confidence in the trajectory of 
several  peripheral  European  economies  leads  to  a  sudden  spike 
in  their  bond  yields,  eventually  resulting  in  their  loss  of  market 
access.  As  Greece  leaves  the  eurozone,  emergency  measures, 
including  capital  controls,  bailouts  and  debt  restructurings  are 
required. 
the  ensuing  global  slowdown  and  market 
turbulence,  China  suffers  a  hard  landing,  which  further  weighs 
on global growth. Central banks in major developed economies 
with  policy  room  cut  rates  back  to  zero  in  an  attempt  to 
stimulate  growth  and  restore  market  confidence;  however,  this 
fails to avert a severe global recession.

In 

The CST risk exposure was broadly stable over the year with 
most  of  the  month-on-month  variability  arising  primarily  from 
temporary loan underwriting exposure in the Investment Bank.

As  part  of  the  CST  framework,  we  routinely  monitored  four 

additional stress scenarios throughout 2018.
– Failure  of  a  Major  Financial  Institution  scenario  represents 
renewed  financial  market  turmoil  reflecting  the  failure  of  a 
major  global  financial  institution,  leading  to  prolonged 
financial  deleveraging  and  dramatically  plunging  activity 
around the globe.

– US Monetary Crisis scenario represents a loss of confidence in 
the  US,  which  leads  to  international  portfolio  repositioning 
out of US dollar-denominated assets, sparking an abrupt and 
substantial  US  dollar  sell-off.  The  US  is  pushed  back  into 
recession,  other  industrialized  countries  replicate  this  pattern 
and  inflationary  concerns  lead  to  an  overall  higher  interest 
rate level.

– Global Depression scenario represents a severe and prolonged 
eurozone  crisis  in  which  several  peripheral  countries  default 
and  exit  the  eurozone,  and  advanced  economies  are  pulled 
into a prolonged period of economic stagnation.

– Global Interest Rate Steepening scenario represents a sudden 
shift in market sentiment causing a disorderly sell-off in long-
dated  bonds  and  a  rapid  steepening  of  the  yield  curve, 
exacerbated by a lack of liquidity in financial markets. This in 
turn triggers a sovereign crisis in Japan and a global recession.

We  have  updated  the  Severe  Eurozone  Crisis  scenario  to  be 
used  as  the  binding  stress  scenario  in  our  CST  framework  for 
2019. In line with the 2018 version of the scenario, the updated 
version  remains  a  global  scenario  with  a  eurozone  crisis  at  its 
core, but with fiscal concerns in Italy now acting as the trigger of 
the  crisis. 
trade 
protectionism  weigh  on  the  recovery.  A  China  hard  landing 
remains a feature of the scenario.

In  addition,  headwinds 

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Portfolio-specific stress tests are measures that are tailored to 
the risks of specific portfolios. Our portfolio stress loss measures 
are derived from data on past events, but also include forward-
looking  elements.  For  example,  we  derive  the  expected  market 
movements  within  our  liquidity-adjusted  stress  metric  using  a 
combination of historical market behavior, based on an analysis 
of  historical  events,  and  forward-looking  analysis  including 
consideration  of  defined  scenarios  that  have  never  occurred. 
Results  of  portfolio-specific  stress  tests  may  be  subject  to  limits 
to  explicitly  control  risk-taking,  or  may  be  monitored  without 
limits to identify vulnerabilities.

Reverse  stress  testing  starts  from  a  defined  stress  outcome 
(e.g.,  a  specified  loss  amount,  reputational  damage,  a  liquidity 
shortfall  or  a  breach  of  regulatory  capital  ratios)  and  works 
backward  to  identify  the  economic  or  financial  scenarios  that 
could result in such an outcome. As such, reverse stress testing is 
intended to complement scenario-based stress tests by assuming 
“what  if”  outcomes  that  could  extend  beyond  the  range 
normally  considered,  and 
thereby  potentially  challenge 
assumptions regarding severity and plausibility. 

Additionally,  we  routinely  analyze  the  effect  of  increases  or 
decreases in interest rates and changes in the structure of yield 
curves.

testing 

Moreover,  Group  Treasury  performs  stress 

to 
determine  the  optimum  asset  and  liability  structure  that  allows 
us  to  maintain  an  appropriately  balanced  liquidity  and  funding 
position  under  various  scenarios.  These  scenarios  differ  from 
those  outlined  above,  because  they  are  focused  on  specific 
situations  that  could  generate  liquidity  and  funding  stress,  as 
opposed  to  the  scenarios  used  in  the  CST  framework,  which 
focus on the effect on profit or loss and capital.

→ Refer to “Credit risk” and “Market risk” in this section for more 

information on stress loss measures

→ Refer to the “Treasury management” section of this report for 

more information on stress testing

→ Refer to “Our stated capital returns objective is based, in part, 
on capital ratios that are subject to regulatory change and may 

fluctuate significantly” in the “Risk factors” section of this 

report for more information

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Statistical measures

In  addition  to  our  scenario-based  CST  measures,  we  employ  a 
statistical  stress  framework  that  allows  us  to  calculate  and 
aggregate risks using statistical techniques to derive stress events 
at chosen confidence levels.

We  use  this  framework  to  derive  a  distribution  of  potential 
earnings  based  on  historically  observed  market  changes  in 
combination  with  the  firm’s  actual  risk  exposures,  considering 
effects on both income and expenses. From this, we determine 
earnings-at-risk  (EaR),  which  measures  the  potential  shortfall  in 
earnings  (i.e.,  the  deviation  from  forecast  earnings)  at  a  95% 
confidence level and is evaluated over a one-year horizon. EaR is 
used  for  the  assessment  of  the  earnings  objectives  in  our  risk 
appetite framework.

We  extend  the  EaR  measure  by  incorporating  the  effects  of 
gains  and  losses  recognized  through  other  comprehensive 
income,  to  derive  a  distribution  of  potential  effects  of  stress 
events  on  CET1  capital.  From  this  distribution,  we  derive  our 
capital-at-risk  (CaR)  buffer  measure  at  a  95%  confidence  level 
for the assessment of our capital and leverage ratio risk appetite 
objectives, and we derive our CaR solvency measure at a 99.9% 
confidence level for the assessment of our solvency risk appetite 
objective.

We also use the CaR solvency measure as the basis to derive 
the  contributions  of  business  divisions  and  Corporate  Center 
units  to  risk-based  capital  (RBC),  which  is  a  component  of  our 
equity  attribution  framework.  RBC  measures  the  potential 
capital  impairment  from  an  extreme  stress  event  at  a  99.9% 
confidence  level  to  estimate  the  capital  required  to  absorb 
unexpected loss while remaining able to fully repay creditors.
→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information on the equity attribution framework

Portfolio and position limits

The Group-wide stress and statistical metrics are complemented 
by  more  granular  portfolio  and  position  limits,  triggers  and 
targets.  The  combination  of  these  measures  provides  a 
comprehensive,  granular  control  framework  that  is  applied  to 
our business divisions and Corporate Center units, as well as the 
significant legal entities, as relevant to the key risks arising from 
their business models.

We apply limits to a variety of exposures at the portfolio level, 
using statistical and stress-based measures, such as value-at-risk, 
liquidity-adjusted  stress,  loan  underwriting  limits,  economic 
value  sensitivity  and  portfolio  default  simulations  for  our  loan 
books.  These  are  complemented  with  a  set  of  controls  for  net 
interest  income  sensitivity,  mark-to-market  losses  on  available-
for-sale  portfolios,  and 
foreign  exchange 
movements on capital and capital ratios.

the  effect  of 

Portfolio  measures  are  supplemented  with  position-level 
controls.  Risk  measures  for  position  controls  are  based  on 
market  risk  sensitivities  and  counterparty-level  credit  risk 

exposures.  Market  risk  sensitivities 
include  sensitivities  to 
changes  in  general  market  risk  factors,  such  as  equity  indices, 
foreign  exchange  rates  and  interest  rates,  and  sensitivities  to 
issuer-specific  factors,  such  as  changes  in  an  issuer’s  credit 
spread  or  default  risk.  We  monitor  a  significant  number  of 
market  risk  controls  for  the  Investment  Bank  and  Corporate 
Center – Group Asset and Liability Management and Corporate 
Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio  on  a  daily  basis. 
Counterparty measures capture the current and potential future 
exposure  to  an  individual  counterparty,  taking  into  account 
collateral and legally enforceable netting agreements. 

→ Refer to “Credit risk” in this section for more information on 

counterparty limits 

Risk concentrations

Audited | A risk concentration exists where (i) a position is affected 
by  changes  in  a  group  of  correlated  factors,  or  a  group  of 
positions  are  affected  by  changes  in  the  same  risk  factor  or  a 
group  of  correlated  factors,  and  (ii)  the  exposure  could,  in  the 
event  of  large  but  plausible  adverse  developments,  result  in 
significant  losses.  The  categories  in  which  risk  concentrations 
may  occur  include  counterparties,  industries,  legal  entities, 
countries or geographical regions, products and businesses.

The identification of risk concentrations requires judgment, as 
potential  future  developments  cannot  be  accurately  predicted 
and may vary from period to period. In determining whether we 
have  a  risk  concentration,  we  consider  a  number  of  elements, 
both  individually  and  collectively.  These  elements  include  the 
shared  characteristics  of  the  positions  and  our  counterparties, 
the  size  of  the  position  or  group  of  positions,  the  sensitivity  of 
the position or group of positions to changes in risk factors and 
the volatility and correlations of those factors. Also important in 
our  assessment  is  the  liquidity  of  the  markets  where  the 
positions  are  traded,  and  the  availability  and  effectiveness  of 
hedges or other potential risk-mitigating factors. The value of a 
hedging  instrument  may  not  always  move  in  line  with  the 
position being hedged, and this mismatch is referred to as basis 
risk. In addition, operational risk concentrations may result from 
a  single  issue  that  is  large  on  its  own  (i.e.,  has  the  potential  to 
produce  a  single  high-impact  loss  or  a  number  of  losses  that 
aggregated together are high-impact) or related issues that may 
link together to create a high impact.

Risk concentrations are subject to increased oversight by Risk 
Control  and  are  assessed  to  determine  whether  they  should  be 
reduced  or  mitigated,  depending  on  the  available  means  to  do 
so. It is possible that material losses could occur on asset classes, 
positions and hedges, particularly if the correlations that emerge 
in a stressed environment differ markedly from those envisaged 
by our risk models. (cid:3)

→ Refer to “Credit risk” and “Market risk” in this section for more 

information on the compositions of our portfolios

→ Refer to the “Risk factors” section of this report for more 

information

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Credit risk

Key developments

Audited | Main sources of credit risk

We  have  adopted  IFRS  9,  Financial  Instruments,  effective  as  of 
1 January  2018.  IFRS  9  introduces  a  forward-looking  expected 
credit  loss  (ECL)  approach,  which  is  intended  to  result  in  an 
earlier  recognition  of  credit  losses  compared  with  the  incurred-
loss  impairment  approach  for  financial  instruments  under 
IAS 39,  Financial  Instruments:  Recognition  and  Measurement, 
and the loss-provisioning approach for financial guarantees and 
IAS  37,  Provisions,  Contingent 
loan  commitments  under 
Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

Total net credit loss expenses were USD 118 million in 2018, 
reflecting  net  credit  losses  of  USD 95  million  related  to  credit-
impaired  (stage  3)  positions,  mainly  in  Personal  &  Corporate 
Banking and to a lesser extent in the Investment Bank, as well as 
net  expected  credit  losses  of  USD 23  million  related  to  stage  1 
and 2 positions. 

– A substantial portion of our lending exposure arises from our 
Swiss  domestic  business,  which  offers  corporate  loans  and 
mortgage  loans  secured  mainly  against  residential  properties 
and income-producing real estate, and therefore depends on 
the performance of the Swiss economy.

– Within the Investment Bank, our credit exposure arises mainly 
from lending, derivatives trading and securities financing and 
is predominantly investment grade. Loan underwriting activity 
can be lower rated and gives rise to concentrated exposure of 
a temporary nature.

– Our  wealth  management  businesses  predominantly  conduct 

securities-based lending and mortgage lending. 

– Credit  risk  within  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio  relates  to 
derivative  transactions,  predominantly  carried  out  on  a  cash-
collateralized basis, and securitized positions. (cid:3)

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies,” 

“Note 10 Financial assets at amortized cost and other positions 

in scope of expected credit loss measurement” and “Note 23 

Expected credit loss measurement“ in the “Consolidated financial 

statements” section of this report for more information on 

IFRS 9 and ECL

Our Swiss lending portfolios, which account for approximately 
half of our loan exposure, continued to perform well, although we 
remain  watchful  for  any  signs  of  deterioration  in  the  Swiss 
economy  that  could  affect  our  counterparties  and  lead  to  an 
increase  in  credit  loss  expenses  from  the  low  levels  recently 
observed.

Within  the  loan  underwriting  business  in  the  Investment 
Bank,  we  continued  to  see  a  steady  flow  of  transactions  as 
leveraged  loan  markets  remained  relatively  strong,  although 
volatility and credit market weakness led to a general slowdown 
toward the year-end.

Audited | Overview of measurement, monitoring and 
management techniques

– Credit 

from 

risk  arising 

transactions  with 

individual 
is  measured  based  on  our  estimates  of 
counterparties 
probability  of  default,  exposure  at  default  and  loss  given 
default. Limits are established for individual counterparties and 
groups  of  related  counterparties  covering  banking  and  traded 
products as well as settlement amounts. Risk control authorities 
are  approved  by  the  Board  of  Directors  and  are  delegated  to 
the  Group  Chief  Executive  Officer,  Group  Chief  Risk  Officer 
and  divisional  Chief  Risk  Officers  based  on  risk  exposure 
amounts, internal credit rating and potential loss.

– Limits apply not only to the current outstanding amount, but 
also  to  contingent  commitments  and  the  potential  future 
exposure of traded products.

– For  the  Investment  Bank,  our  monitoring,  measurement  and 
limit  framework  distinguishes  between  exposures  intended  to 
be  held  to  maturity  (take-and-hold  exposures)  and  those  that 
are intended to be held for a short term, pending distribution 
or risk transfer (temporary exposures).

– We also use models to derive portfolio credit risk measures of 
expected loss, statistical loss and stress loss at the Group-wide 
and  business  division  levels  and  establish  portfolio  limits  at 
these levels.

– Credit  risk  concentrations  can  arise  if  clients  are  engaged  in 
similar activities, are located in the same geographical region or 
have comparable economic characteristics; for example, if their 
ability  to  meet  contractual  obligations  would  be  similarly 
affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions. 
To avoid credit risk concentrations, we establish limits and / or 
operational  controls  that  constrain  risk  concentrations  at 
portfolio  and  sub-portfolio  levels  with  regard  to  sector 
exposure, country risk and specific product exposures. (cid:3)

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Credit risk profile of the Group

The exposures detailed in this section are based on our internal 
management view of credit risk, which differs in certain respects 
from the measurement requirements of IFRS.

Internally, we categorize credit risk exposures into two broad 
categories:  banking  products  and  traded  products.  Banking 
products  comprise  drawn  loans,  undrawn  guarantees  and  loan 
commitments,  amounts  due  from  banks,  balances  at  central 
banks  and  other  financial  assets  at  amortized  cost.  Traded 
products  comprise  over-the-counter  derivatives,  exchange-
traded  derivatives  and 
transactions, 
securities 
comprised  of  securities  borrowing  and  lending,  as  well  as 
repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements.

financing 

Banking products

The  breakdowns  of  our  banking  products  exposures  are  shown 
gross before allowances and provisions for expected credit losses 
and  related  single-name  credit  hedges.  The  effect  of  portfolio 
hedges,  such  as  index  credit  default  swaps,  is  not  reflected. 
Guarantees  and  loan  commitments  are  shown  on  a  notional 
basis,  without  applying  credit  conversion  factors.  The  gross 
exposure  for  banking  products  of  USD  518  billion  corresponds 
to the IFRS 9 gross exposure of USD 685 billion, including other 
financial assets measured at amortized cost, but excluding cash, 
receivables from securities financing transactions, cash collateral 
receivables  on  derivative  instruments,  financial  assets  at  fair 
value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI), irrevocable 

committed  prolongation  of  existing 
loans,  unconditionally 
revocable  committed  credit  lines  and  forward  starting  reverse 
repurchase and securities borrowing agreements.

The  “Banking  and  traded  products  exposure  by  business 
division  and  Corporate  Center  unit”  table  below  and  on  the 
next page was enhanced to reflect the total exposures (stages 
1–3)  in  scope  of  ECL  (adding  Other  financial  assets  measured 
at  amortized  cost  with  an  amount  of  USD 23  billion,  which 
were  previously  not  included)  and  to  report  allowances  and 
provisions  by  ECL  stages  and  separately  credit-impaired 
exposures,  gross  (stage  3).  Total  gross  banking  products 
exposure  was  USD 518  billion  as  of  31  December  2018, 
compared  with  USD 481  billion  at  the  end  of  the  prior  year. 
The net change relates mainly to the addition of other financial 
assets measured at amortized cost mentioned above and to an 
increase in balances at central banks.

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information on the requirements of the expected 

credit loss methodology under IFRS 9

→ Refer to “Note 10 Financial assets at amortized cost and other 

positions in scope of expected credit loss measurement” and 

“Note 23 Expected credit loss measurement” in the 

“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information on the expected credit loss measurement 

under IFRS 9

→ Refer to “Note 17a) Other financial assets measured at 

amortized cost” in the “Consolidated financial statements” 

section of this report for more details 

Banking and traded products exposure by business division and Corporate Center unit
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USD million
BBanking products1, 2
Gross exposure (IFRS 9)

of which: loans and advances to customers (on-balance sheet)
of which: guarantees and loan commitments (off-balance sheet)

TTraded products3, 4
Gross exposure

of which: over-the-counter derivatives
of which: securities financing transactions
of which: exchange-traded derivatives

OOther credit lines, gross2, 5

Total credit-impaired exposure, gross (stage 3)1, 2
Total allowances and provisions for expected credit losses
(stages 1 to 3)2

of which: stage 1
of which: stage 2
of which: stage 3 (allowances and provisions for credit-impaired 
exposures)

GGlobal Wealth
Management

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Corporate
Banking

AAsset 
Management

IInvestment 
Bank

CCC –
 Services

CCC – 
Group 
ALM

CCC – 
Non-core 
and Legacy 
Portfolio

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  157,178
  186,302
  170,413   133,253
  20,609

  6,111

  1,150
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  39,869
  9,090
  22,290

  1,156
  85
  77

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  8,222
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  5,960
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  16,163
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11 IFRS 9 gross exposure including other financial assets at amortized cost, but excluding cash, receivables from securities financing transactions, cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments, financial assets 
at FVOCI, irrevocable committed prolongation of existing loans and unconditionally revocable committed credit lines and forward starting reverse repurchase and securities borrowing agreements.    2 Refer to “Note 
1 Summary of significant accounting policies” and “Note 23 Expected credit loss measurement” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information on the adoption of IFRS 9 ECL.  
3 Internal management view of credit risk, which differs in certain respects from IFRS.     4 As counterparty risk for traded products is managed at counterparty level, no further split between exposures in the 
Investment Bank, Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio and Corporate Center – Group ALM is provided.    5 Unconditionally revocable committed credit lines.

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USD million
BBanking products1,2,3,4
Gross exposure (IAS 39, IAS 37, internal risk view)

of which: loans and advances to customers (on-balance sheet)
of which: guarantees and loan commitments (off-balance sheet)

Global Wealth 
Management

Personal &
Corporate
Banking

Asset 
Management

Investment 
Bank

CC –
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CC – 
Group 
ALM

CC – 
Non-core 
and Legacy 
Portfolio

Group

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 177,854
 167,811  133,681
 19,195

 4,770

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 47,633
 12,327
 26,323

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 99,083
 7,413
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 481,254
 90  321,357
 2  50,401

TTraded products1,5
Gross exposure

Total credit-impaired exposure, gross

of which: impaired loan exposure, gross

of which: over-the-counter derivatives
of which: securities financing transactions
of which: exchange-traded derivatives

 45,679
 18,722
 18,531
 8,425
 1,308
 1,102
 7126
Total allowances and provisions for credit losses
11 Internal management view of credit risk, which differs in certain respects from IFRS.    2 Excludes reclassified securities and similar acquired securities held by Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio and 
loans designated at fair value.    3 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018, certain Global Wealth Management customer brokerage receivable balances were reclassified from Loans and advances to customers 
to a separately reported Brokerage receivables line and are therefore no longer included in this table. For comparability, the corresponding customer brokerage receivable balances as of 31 December 2017, totaling 
USD 4.7 billion, have also been excluded from this table. In addition, as a result of certain balance sheet presentation changes, USD 1.1 billion of leasing receivables in Personal & Corporate Banking are no longer 
reported within Loans and advances to customers as of 31 December 2017.     4 As of 31 December 2017, Loans and advances to customers reported under IFRS for the Investment Bank and Corporate Center – 
Non-core and Legacy Portfolio were USD 11,454 million and USD 2,284 million, respectively. For all other business divisions and Corporate Center units, IFRS Loans and advances to customers exposure was the 
same as the internal management view.     5 As counterparty risk for traded products is managed at counterparty level, no further split between exposures in the Investment Bank, Corporate Center – Non-core and 
Legacy Portfolio and Corporate Center – Group ALM is provided.     6   Does not include allowances for Other assets of USD 19 million, of which USD 14 million were in Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy 
Portfolio and USD 5 million were in the Investment Bank, as well as allowances of USD 84 million on loans to financial advisors in Global Wealth Management.    

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Global Wealth Management
Gross  banking  products  exposure  within  Global  Wealth 
Management increased to USD 186 billion from USD 178 billion. 
The net change relates mainly to the addition of other financial 
assets measured at amortized cost, as previously mentioned, and 
increases in mortgage loans.

The portfolio of mortgage loans secured by properties outside 
Switzerland,  excluding  Global  Wealth  Management  Region 
Americas,  increased  to  USD 6.5  billion  from  USD 6.3  billion, 
driven mainly by the inclusion of mortgage loans resulting from 
acquisitions.  The  overall  quality  of  this  portfolio  remained  high 
over the year.

(Lombard 

Our  Global  Wealth  Management  loan  portfolio  is  mainly 
secured  by  securities 
loans)  and  by  residential 
property. Most of the Lombard loans were of high quality, with 
96% rated investment grade based on our internal ratings, and 
they are typically short term in nature, with an average duration 
of  three  to  six  months.  Moreover,  Lombard  loans  can  be 
canceled  immediately  if  the  collateral  quality  deteriorates  or 
margin calls are not met.

In Global Wealth Management Region Americas, the portfolio 
of  loans  secured  by  residential  property  consists  primarily  of 
residential  mortgage  loans  offered  in  the  US.  Gross  exposure 
increased to USD 14.9 billion from USD 11.7 billion. The overall 
quality of this portfolio remained high, with an average loan-to-
value  ratio 
(LTV)  of  56%,  compared  with  58%  as  of 
31 December  2017,  and  we  have  experienced  negligible  credit 
losses since the inception of the mortgage program in 2009. The 
five  largest  geographic  concentrations  in  the  portfolio  were  in 
California  (28%),  New  York  (14%),  Florida  (9%),  Texas  (4%) 
and New Jersey (4%).

Global Wealth Management and Personal & Corporate Banking loans and advances to customers, gross1

USD million
Secured by residential property

Secured by commercial / industrial property

Secured by cash

Secured by securities

Secured by guarantees and other collateral

Unsecured loans and advances to customers

Global Wealth Management

Personal & Corporate Banking

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  2,233

  15,529

  90,946

  9,469

  986

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 47,201

 2,125

 14,904

 93,950

 8,893

 739

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  16,887

  1,467

  1,647

  5,754

  10,657

31.12.17
 97,848

 17,049

 1,496

 1,917

 5,512

 9,860

TTotal loans and advances to customers, gross
AAllowances2
TTotal loans and advances to customers, net of allowances
11  Balances  as  of  31  December  2018  are  comprised  of  the  balance  sheet  line  “Loans  and  advances  to  customers.”  Upon  adoption  of  IFRS  9  on  1  January  2018,  certain  Global  Wealth  Management  customer 
brokerage receivable balances were reclassified from “Loans and advances to customers” to a separately reported “Brokerage receivables” line and are therefore no longer included in this table. For comparability, 
the corresponding customer brokerage receivable balances as of 31 December 2017, totaling USD 4.7 billion, have also been excluded from this table. In addition, as a result of certain balance sheet presentation 
changes,  USD  1.1  billion  of  finance  lease  receivables  in  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  are  no  longer  reported  within  “Loans  and  advances  to  customers”  as  of  31  December  2017.     2  Allowances  as  of 
31 December 2018  were  calculated  in  accordance  with  the  expected  credit  loss  requirements  of  IFRS  9  (stages  1-3)  for  the  balance  sheet  line  “Loans  and  advances  to  customers.”  Allowances  as  of 
31 December 2017 were calculated in accordance with IAS 39 and have been adjusted to exclude allowances related to certain customer brokerage receivables and finance lease receivables as described in the 
previous footnote. Refer to “Changes in accounting policies and comparability and transition effects from the adoption of IFRS 9, Financial Instruments” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this 
report for more information on IFRS 9. 

  133,253
  (594)
  132,659

  170,413
  (102)
  170,312

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 (442)
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Gross banking products exposure within Personal & Corporate 
Banking  increased  to  USD 157  billion  from  USD 155  billion. 
Net banking products exposure was USD 157 billion, compared 
with  USD 155  billion,  of  which  approximately  63%  was 
classified as investment grade compared with 60% in the prior 
year. Around 50% of the exposure is categorized in the lowest 
loss  given  default  (LGD)  bucket  of  0–25%,  compared  with 
53%  in  2017.  The  size  of  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking’s 
gross loan portfolio decreased slightly to USD 133 billion. As of 
31 December  2018,  92%  of  this  portfolio  was  secured  by 
collateral,  mainly  residential  and  commercial  property.  Of  the 
total  unsecured  amount,  79%  related  to  cash  flow-based 
lending to corporate counterparties and 7% related to lending 
to public authorities. Based on our internal ratings, 47% of the 
unsecured 
investment  grade, 
compared with 51% in 2017.

loan  portfolio  was 

rated 

Credit  loss  expense  for  banking  products  remained  low  in 

2018. 

Our  Swiss  corporate  banking  products  portfolio,  which 
remained  at  USD 27  billion,  consists  of  loans,  guarantees  and 
loan commitments to multinational and domestic counterparties. 
The  small  and  medium-sized  enterprises  portfolio,  especially,  is 
well  diversified  across  industries.  However,  such  companies  are 
reliant  on  the  domestic  economy  and  the  economies  to  which 
they  export,  in  particular  the  EU  and  the  US.  In  addition,  the 
development  of  the  EUR  /  CHF  exchange  rate  is  an  important 
risk factor for Swiss corporates.

The  delinquency  ratio  was  0.3%  for  the  corporate  loan 
portfolio,  compared  with  0.6%  at  the  end  of  2017.  The 
reduction  is  caused  by  the  change  in  the  definition  of  the 
delinquency ratio from “ratio of past due but not impaired loans 
to total loans” under IAS 39 to “ratio of past due but not credit-
impaired loans to total loans” under IFRS 9.

→ Refer to “Credit risk models” in this section for more 

information on loss given default, rating grades and rating 

agency mappings

Swiss mortgage loan portfolio
Our  Swiss  mortgage  loan  portfolio  secured  by  residential  and 
commercial real estate in Switzerland continues to be our largest 
loan  portfolio.  These  mortgage  loans  totaling  USD 141  billion 
mainly  originate  from  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking,  but  also 
from Global Wealth Management Region Switzerland. USD 129 
billion  of  these  mortgage  loans  related  to  residential  properties 
that the borrower was either occupying or renting out, with full 
recourse to the borrower. Of this USD 129 billion, USD 94 billion 
is  related  to  properties  occupied  by  the  borrower,  with  an 
average LTV ratio of 56%, unchanged from the prior period. The 
average  LTV  for  newly  originated  loans  for  this  portion  was 
66%,  compared  with  65%  in  2017.  The  remaining  USD 35 
billion of the Swiss residential mortgage loan portfolio relates to 
properties  rented  out  by  the  borrower  and  the  average  LTV  of 
this portfolio was 55%, compared with 57% as of 31 December 
2017.  The  average  LTV  for  newly  originated  Swiss  residential 
mortgage  loans  for  properties  rented  out  by  the  borrower  was 
57%, compared with 60% in 2017.

As  illustrated  in  the  “Swiss  mortgages:  distribution  of  net 
exposure  at  default  (EAD)  across  exposure  segments  and  loan-
to-value (LTV) buckets” table on the next page, over 99% of the 
aggregate  amount  of  Swiss  residential  mortgage  loans  would 
continue  to  be  covered  by  the  real  estate  collateral  even  if  the 
value assigned to that collateral were to decrease by 20%, and 
98% would remain covered by the real estate collateral even if 
the value assigned to that collateral were to decrease by 30%. In 
this table, the amount of each mortgage loan is allocated across 
the  LTV  buckets  to  indicate  the  portion  at  risk  at  the  various 
value levels shown. For example, a loan of 75 with an LTV ratio 
of 75% (collateral value of 100) would result in allocations of 30 
in the less-than-30% LTV bucket, 20 in the 31–50% bucket, 10 
in the 51–60% bucket, 10 in the 61–70% bucket and 5 in the 
71–80% bucket. 

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Personal & Corporate Banking: distribution of banking products exposure across internal UBS ratings
and loss given default (LGD) buckets
USD million, except where indicated

331.12.18
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Internal UBS rating1
Investment grade

Sub-investment grade

of which: 6−9

of which: 10−12

of which: 13 and defaulted

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  97,922

  59,256

00–25%
  54,255

  22,369

226–50% 551–75%
  9,455
  32,275

776–100%
  1,937

  23,786

  11,063

  53,143

  20,716

  20,524   10,127

  4,067

  2,046

  1,598

  55

  1,467

  1,795

  748

  187

  2,039

  1,777

  254

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Total exposure before deduction of allowances and provisions

  157,178

  76,624

  56,062

  20,518

  3,975

Less: allowances and provisions

  (663)

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average
LGD (%)
  27

  35

  34

  35

  40

  30

Exposure
 92,302

 63,195

 57,171

 4,144

 1,879

 155,496

 (484)

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LGD (%)
 26

 32

 32

 32

 39

 28

NNet banking products exposure
11 The ratings of the major credit rating agencies, and their mapping to our internal rating scale, are shown in the “Internal UBS rating scale and mapping of external ratings” table in this section.

  156,515

 155,013

Personal & Corporate Banking: unsecured loans by industry sector

Construction

Financial institutions

Hotels and restaurants

Manufacturing

Private households

Public authorities

Real estate and rentals

Retail and wholesale

Services

Other

Exposure, gross

31.12.18

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 133

 2,139

 79

 1,632

 1,489

 709

 170

 2,274

 1,774

 257

%
 1.2

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 0.7

 15.3

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 6.7

 1.6

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 16.6

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 10,657

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 1,192

 85

 1,825

 1,402

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 186

 2,029

 1,868

 242

 9,860

Swiss mortgages: distribution of net exposure at default (EAD) across exposure segments
and loan-to-value (LTV) buckets

%
 1.3

 12.1

 0.9

 18.5

 14.2

 9.1

 1.9

 20.6

 18.9

 2.5

 100.0

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Net EAD

as a % of row total

Net EAD

as a % of row total

Net EAD

as a % of row total

Net EAD

as a % of row total

Net EAD

as a % of total

Net EAD

as a % of total

≤30%

 72.4

 59

 11.4

 64

 5.7

 63

 0.5

 66

 89.9

 60

 86.2

 59

31–50%

51–60%

61–70%

71–80% 81–100% >100%

Total

Total

 33.5

 27

 4.7

 26

 2.2

 24

 0.1

 21

 40.6

 27

 39.7

 27

 9.9

 8

 1.1

 6

 0.6

 6

 0.0

 6

 11.6

 8

 11.6

 8

 5.3

 4

 0.5

 3

 0.3

 3

 0.0

 4

 6.1

 4

 6.3

 4

 2.0

 2

 0.2

 1

 0.1

 2

 0.0

 2

 2.3

 2

 2.4

 2

 0.3

 0

 0.0

 0

 0.1

 1

 0.0

 0

 0.4

 0

 0.5

 0

 0.0

 123.4

 118.4

 0

 0.0

 0

 0.0

 0

 0.0

 0

 100

 17.9

 100

 9.0

 100

 0.7

 100

 18.4

 9.1

 0.9

 0.0

 151.0

 146.7

 0

 100

 0.1

 146.7

 0

 100

USD billion, except where indicated

Exposure segment
Residential mortgages

Income-producing real estate

Corporates

Other segments

Mortgage-covered exposure

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Asset Management
Gross  banking  products  exposure  within  Asset  Management 
was USD 1.2  billion  as  of  31  December  2018,  compared  with 
USD 0.6  billion  as  of  31 December  2017.  The  change  related 
mainly  to  the  inclusion  of  other  financial  assets  measured  at 
amortized  cost  mentioned  above.  Banking  products  relate 
primarily to cash at banks held by individual Asset Management 
legal entities, liquid assets and receivables.

Investment Bank
The  Investment  Bank’s  lending  activities  are  largely  associated 
with corporate and non-bank financial institutions. The business 
is broadly diversified across industry sectors, but concentrated in 
North America.

The  gross  banking  products  exposure  as  of  31  December 
2018  was  USD 40  billion,  compared  with  USD 48  billion  as  of 
31 December 2017. This change relates mainly to the alignment 
of  the  internal  risk  management  view  to  the  IFRS  9  exposure 
view,  as  previously  mentioned.  Based  on  our  internal  ratings, 
61% of the Investment Bank’s gross banking products exposure 
was  classified  as  investment  grade.  The  vast  majority  of  the 
Investment  Bank’s  gross  banking  products  exposure  had  an 
estimated LGD of between 0% and 50%. 

The  Investment  Bank  actively  manages  the  credit  risk  of  this 
portfolio and, as of 31 December 2018, held USD 0.6 billion of 
single-name credit default swap hedges against its exposures to 
corporates  and  other  non-banks,  a  decrease  of  USD 1.2  billion 
year on year. 

Within the loan underwriting business, we continued to see a 
steady flow of transactions as leveraged loan markets remained 
relatively strong. However, volatility and credit market weakness 
led  to  a  general  slowdown  toward  the  end  of  the  year.  Total 
temporary  loan  underwriting  exposure  ended  2018  at  USD 2.3 
billion, USD 0.5 billion lower than the previous year. Overall, our 
ability 
remained  sound.  Loan  underwriting 
exposures  are  classified  as  held  for  trading,  with  fair  values 
reflecting market conditions at the end of 2018.

to  distribute 

→ Refer to “Credit risk models” in this section for more 

information on loss given default, rating grades and rating 

agency mappings

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Investment Bank: distribution of banking products exposure across internal UBS ratings
and loss given default (LGD) buckets
USD million, except where indicated

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LLGD buckets

Internal UBS rating1
Investment grade

Sub-investment grade

of which: 6−9

of which: 10−12

of which: 13 and defaulted

EExposure
  24,239

  15,630

  12,169

  3,204

  256

00–25%
  6,243

  4,953

  3,681

  1,075

  197

226–50%
  14,364

551–75%
  2,482

776–100%
  1,150

  4,001

  2,009

  1,992

  0

  6,595

  6,407

  138

  51

  81

  72

  0

  9

WWeighted
average
LGD (%)
  39

  15

  11

  30

  24

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average
LGD (%)
 49

 22

 17

 33

 19

Exposure
 21,239

 16,351

 10,644

 5,419

 288

  11,196
BBanking products exposure
11 The ratings of the major credit rating agencies, and their mapping to our internal rating scale, are shown in the “Internal UBS rating scale and mapping of external ratings“ table in this section.    2 IFRS 9 banking 
products subject to ECL, includes USD 0.1 billion of balances at central banks, USD 7.1 billion of loans and advances to banks and USD 1.3 billion of other financial assets measured at amortized cost.    3 Prior-year 
net internal risk view, which excluded balances at central banks, internal risk adjustments and the vast majority of due from banks exposures, after credit protection bought of USD 1.8 billion.                                 

  18,365

  1,231

  9,077

  30

 37

 37,5913 

  39,8692 

Investment Bank: banking products exposure by geographical region

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Middle East and Africa

North America

Switzerland

Rest of Europe

Exposure

31.12.18

USD million

 6,123

 1,170

 471

 18,865

 2,588

 10,652

%

 15.4

 2.9

 1.2

 47.3

 6.5

 26.7

31.12.17

USD million

 1,461

 168

 75

 27,788

 138

 7,962

 39,8691 

 100.0

 37,5912 

%

 3.9

 0.4

 0.2

 73.9

 0.4

 21.2

 100.0

1 IFRS 9 banking products subject to ECL, includes USD 0.1 billion of balances at central banks, USD 7.1 billion of loans and advances to banks and USD 1.3 billion of other financial assets measured at amortized 
cost.    2 Prior-year net internal risk view, which excluded balances at central banks, internal risk adjustments and the vast majority of due from banks exposures, after credit protection bought of USD 1.8 billion.

Investment Bank: Banking products exposure by industry sector

Banks

Chemicals

Electricity, gas, water supply

Financial institutions, excluding banks

Manufacturing1

Mining1

Public authorities

Real estate and construction

Retail and wholesale

Technology and communications

Transport and storage1

Other

Exposure1

of which: oil and gas 1

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USD million

 6,779

 711

 1,765

 14,488

 2,342

 1,759

 706

 1,553

 2,488

 2,372

 719

 4,188

 39,8692 

 1,582

%

 17.0

 1.8

 4.4

 36.3

 5.9

 4.4

 1.8

 3.9

 6.2

 5.9

 1.8

 10.5

 100.0

 4.0

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USD million

 1,435

 865

 2,488

 13,549

 4,230

 2,826

 988

 3,426

 996

 2,756

 2,870

 1,160

 37,5913 

 4,401

%

 6.2

 8.2

 5.0

 40.1

 8.4

 5.7

 3.2

 7.2

 1.7

 6.3

 6.3

 1.5

 100.0

 10.2

1 As of 31 December 2018, the USD 1.6 billion Investment Bank banking products exposure to the oil and gas sector comprised USD 1.5 billion related to mining, USD 0.0 billion related to transport and storage 
and USD 0.1 billion related to manufacturing. As of 31 December 2017, the USD 4.4 billion Investment Bank banking products exposure to the oil and gas sector comprised USD 2.4 billion related to mining, 
USD 1.5 billion related to transport and storage and USD 0.4 billion related to manufacturing.     2 IFRS 9 banking products subject to ECL, includes USD 0.1 billion of balances at central banks, USD 7.1 billion of 
loans and advances to banks and USD 1.3 billion of other financial assets measured at amortized cost.     3 Prior-year net internal risk view, which excluded balances at central banks, internal risk adjustments and 
the vast majority of due from banks exposures, after credit protection bought of USD 1.8 billion.

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Corporate Center – Group Asset and Liability Management
Gross  banking  products  exposure  within  Corporate  Center  – 
Group  Asset  and  Liability  Management  (Group  ALM),  which 
arises  primarily  in  connection  with  treasury  activities,  increased 
by  USD 32  billion  to  USD 132  billion.  This  was  driven  by  an 
increase  in  balances  at  central  banks  of  USD 20  billion,  mainly 
resulting  from 
lower  client-driven  activity,  which  reduced 
business division consumption.

→ Refer to “Balance sheet assets” in the “Treasury management” 

section of this report for more information

Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio

calculated  close-out  exposure.  This  is  in  addition  to  the  variation 
in  the  market  value  of 
margin  taken  to  settle  changes 
transactions.  Regulations  governing  the  margining  of  uncleared 
OTC  derivatives  continue  to  evolve.  These  generally  expand  the 
scope  of  bilateral  derivatives  activity  subject  to  margining.  In 
addition,  they  will  result  in  greater  amounts  of  initial  margin 
received 
trading 
counterparties than had been required in the past. These changes 
should result in lower close-out risk over time. (cid:3)

to,  certain  bilateral 

from,  and  posted 

→ Refer to “Note 11 Derivative instruments” in the “Consolidated 

financial statements” section of this report for more information 

on our over-the-counter derivatives settled through central 

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counterparties

Portfolio” section under “Financial and operating performance” 

→ Refer to “Note 25 Offsetting financial assets and financial 

of this report for more information

Traded products

liabilities” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of 

this report for more information on the effect of netting and 

collateral arrangements on our derivative exposures

Audited  |  Counterparty  credit  risk  arising  from  traded  products, 
which  include  over-the-counter  (OTC)  derivatives,  exchange-
traded  derivatives  (ETD)  exposures  and  securities  financing 
transactions (SFTs) originating in the Investment Bank, Corporate 
Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio and Corporate Center – 
Group  ALM,  is  generally  managed  on  a  close-out  basis.  This 
takes into account the possible effect of market movements on 
the exposure and any associated collateral over the time it would 
take to close out our positions. In the Investment Bank, limits are 
applied  to  the  potential  future  exposure  per  counterparty,  with 
the size of the limit driven by the view of the creditworthiness of 
the  counterparty  as  determined  by  Credit  Risk  Control.  Limit 
frameworks  are  also  applied  to  control  overall  exposure  to 
specific  classes  or  categories  of  collateral  on  a  portfolio  level. 
Such  portfolio  limits  are  monitored  and  reported  to  senior 
management.

Trading  in  OTC  derivatives  is  conducted  through  central 
counterparties  (CCPs)  where  practicable.  Where  CCPs  are  not 
used, we have clearly defined policies and processes for trading on 
a  bilateral  basis.  Trading  is  typically  conducted  under  bilateral 
International  Swaps  and  Derivatives  Association  (ISDA)  or  similar 
master  netting  agreements,  which  generally  allow  for  the  close-
out and netting of transactions in the event of default subject to 
applicable law. For most major market participant counterparties, 
we  employ  two-way  collateral  agreements  under  which  either 
party can be required to provide collateral in the form of cash or 
marketable securities when the exposure exceeds specified levels. 
This  collateral  typically  consists  of  well-rated  government  debt  or 
other  collateral  permitted  by  applicable  regulations.  For  certain 
counterparties, initial margin is taken to cover some or all of the 

Credit  risk  arising  from  traded  products,  after  the  effects  of 
master  netting  agreements  but  excluding  credit  valuation 
adjustments and hedges, decreased by USD 3 billion to USD 42 
billion  as  of  31 December  2018.  OTC  derivatives  accounted  for 
USD 16  billion,  exposures  from  SFTs  were  USD 16  billion,  and 
ETD  exposures  amounted  to  USD 10  billion.  OTC  derivatives 
exposures  are  generally  measured  as  net  positive  replacement 
values  after  the  application  of  legally  enforceable  netting 
agreements and the deduction of cash and marketable securities 
held  as  collateral.  SFT  exposures  are  reported  taking  into 
account collateral received, and ETD exposures take into account 
collateral margin calls.

level,  no  further  split 

The  majority  of  the  gross  traded  products  exposures  were 
within  the  Investment  Bank,  Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and 
Legacy  Portfolio  and  Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM,  totaling 
USD 31 billion compared with USD 36 billion as of 31 December 
2017.  As  counterparty  risk  for  traded  products  is  managed  at 
is  provided  between 
counterparty 
exposures in the Investment Bank and those in Corporate Center 
– Non-core and Legacy Portfolio and Corporate Center – Group 
ALM.  The  traded  products  exposure  includes  OTC  derivatives 
exposures  of  USD 9  billion 
Investment  Bank  and 
Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio, a decrease of 
USD 2  billion  from  the  prior  year.  During  2018,  SFT  exposures 
decreased by USD 2 billion to USD 16 billion and ETD exposures 
decreased  slightly  to  USD 5  billion.  The  tables  on  the  following 
page provide more information on the OTC derivatives, SFT and 
ETD exposures of the Investment Bank, Corporate Center – Non-
core and Legacy Portfolio and Corporate Center – Group ALM. 

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SSFTs
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TTotal

Total exposure, before deduction of credit valuation adjustments and hedges
Less: credit valuation adjustments and allowances
Less: credit protection bought (credit default swaps, notional)
NNet exposure after credit valuation adjustments, allowances and hedges

  9,440
  (136)
  (288)
  9,016

  16,004
  0
  0
  16,004

  5,325
  0
  0
  5,325

  30,769
  (136)
  (288)
  30,346

TTotal
31.12.17
 35,593
 (305)
 (447)
 34,842

Investment Bank, Non-core and Legacy Portfolio and Group ALM: distribution of net OTC derivatives and SFT exposure 
across internal UBS ratings and loss given default (LGD) buckets
USD million, except where indicated

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LGD buckets

Weighted
average
LGD (%)

 46

 54

 56

 45

 37

Exposure

 10,337

 649

 232

 61

 358

Weighted
average
LGD (%)

 45

 41

 62

 41

 27

 45

 44

 72

 44

Internal UBS rating1
Net OTC derivatives exposure

Investment grade

Sub-investment grade

of which: 6−9

of which: 10−12

of which: 13 and defaulted

Exposure

0–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–100%

 8,737

 220

 7,199

 1,081

 236

 280

 242

 19

 19

 88

 69

 8

 11

 65

 62

 3

 0

 30

 25

 5

 0

 96

 86

 3

 7

Total net OTC derivatives exposure, after credit valuation adjustments
and hedges

 9,016

 308

 7,265

 1,111

 332

 47

 10,987

Net SFT exposure

Investment grade

Sub-investment grade

Total net SFT exposure

 15,668

 336

 16,004

 3

 8

 13,870

 1,534

 191

 2

 11

 14,060

 1,536

 262

 135

 396

 41

 63

 41

 17,749

 521

 18,271

1 The ratings of the major credit rating agencies, and their mapping to our internal rating scale, are shown in the “Internal UBS rating scale and mapping of external ratings“ table in this section.                                

Investment Bank, Non-core and Legacy Portfolio and Group ALM: net OTC derivatives and SFT exposure
by geographical region

Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
North America
Switzerland
Rest of Europe
Exposure

Net OTC derivatives

Net SFT exposure

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31.12.17

USD million
 1,309
 104
 109
 2,621
 276
 4,597
 9,016

%
 14.5
 1.2
 1.2
 29.1
 3.1
 51.0
 100.0

USD million
 1,184
 61
 147
 3,508
 300
 5,788
 10,987

%
 10.8
 0.5
 1.3
 31.9
 2.7
 52.7
 100.0

USD million
 3,408
 62
 549
 3,014
 1,375
 7,597
 16,004

%
 21.3
 0.4
 3.4
 18.8
 8.6
 47.5
 100.0

USD million
 3,718
 148
 638
 4,351
 791
 8,624
 18,271

Investment Bank, Non-core and Legacy Portfolio and Group ALM: net OTC derivatives and SFT exposure 
by industry sector

Net OTC derivatives

Net SFT exposure

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USD million
 3,813
 5
 87
 3,425
 89
 12
 1,198
 10
 284
 92
 9,016

%
 42.3
 0.1
 1.0
 38.0
 1.0
 0.1
 13.3
 0.1
 3.1
 1.0
 100.0

USD million
 4,677
 11
 170
 3,693
 143
 7
 1,552
 9
 296
 428
 10,987

%
 42.6
 0.1
 1.5
 33.6
 1.3
 0.1
 14.1
 0.1
 2.7
 3.9
 100.0

USD million
 3,495
 0
 0
 11,404
 0
 0
 1,102
 0
 0
 3
 16,004

%
 21.8
 0.0
 0.0
 71.3
 0.0
 0.0
 6.9
 0.0
 0.0
 0.0
 100.0

USD million
 5,425
 0
 0
 11,267
 0
 0
 1,539
 3
 0
 36
 18,271

Banks
Chemicals
Electricity, gas, water supply
Financial institutions, excluding banks
Manufacturing
Mining
Public authorities
Retail and wholesale
Transport, storage and communication
Other
Exposure

142 

%
 20.3
 0.8
 3.5
 23.8
 4.3
 47.2
 100.0

%
 29.7

 61.7

 8.4
 0.0

 0.2
 100.0

Credit risk mitigation

Audited  |  We  actively  manage  the  credit  risk  in  our  portfolios  by 
taking  collateral  against  exposures  and  by  utilizing  credit 
hedging. (cid:3)

Lending secured by real estate
Audited  | We use a scoring model as part of a standardized front-
to-back process to support credit decisions for the origination or 
modification  of  Swiss  mortgage  loans.  The  two  key  factors 
within this model are an affordability calculation relative to gross 
income and the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. (cid:3)

The  calculation  of  affordability  takes  into  account  interest 
payments,  minimum  amortization 
requirements,  potential 
property  maintenance  costs  and,  in  the  case  of  properties 
expected  to  be  rented  out,  the  level  of  rental  income.  Interest 
payments  are  estimated  using  a  predefined  framework,  which 
takes  into  account  the  potential  for  significant  increases  in 
interest rates during the lifetime of the loan. The interest rate is 
set at 5% per annum.

For  residential  properties  occupied  by  the  borrower,  the 
maximum  LTV  allowed  within  the  standard  approval  process  is 
80%. This is reduced to 60% in the case of vacation properties 
and  luxury  real  estate.  For  other  properties,  the  maximum  LTV 

allowed within the standard approval process ranges from 30% 
to  80%,  depending  on  the  type  of  property,  the  age  of  the 
property and the amount of renovation work required. 

Audited  | The value assigned by UBS to each property is based 
on  the  lowest  value  determined  from  internally  calculated 
valuations, the purchase price and, in some cases, an additional 
external valuation. (cid:3)

We  use  two  separate  models  provided  by  a  market-leading 
external  vendor  to  derive  property  valuations  for  owner-
occupied residential properties (ORP) and income-producing real 
estate. For ORP, we estimate the current value of properties by 
using  a  regression  model  (hedonic  model)  to  compare  detailed 
characteristics  for  each  property  against  a  database  of  property 
transactions. In addition to the model-derived values, valuations 
for  ORP  are  updated  quarterly  throughout  the  lifetime  of  the 
loan  by  using  region-specific  real  estate  price  indices.  The  price 
indices  are  sourced  from  an  external  vendor  and  are  subject  to 
internal validation and benchmarking against two other external 
vendors.  On  a  quarterly  basis,  we  use  these  valuations  to 
compute  indexed  LTV  for  all  ORP  and  consider  these  together 
with  other  risk  measures  (e.g.,  rating  migration  and  behavioral 
information)  to  identify  higher-risk  loans,  which  are  then 
reviewed  individually  by  client  advisors  and  credit  officers,  with 
actions taken where they are considered necessary.

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For  income-producing  real  estate,  the  capitalization  model  is 
used  to  determine  the  property  valuation  by  discounting 
estimated  sustainable  future  income  using  a  capitalization  rate 
based on various attributes. These attributes consider regional as 
well  as  specific  property  characteristics,  such  as  market  and 
location data (e.g., vacancy rates), benchmarks (e.g., for running 
costs)  and  certain  other  standardized  input  parameters  (e.g., 
property  condition).  Rental  income  from  properties  is  reviewed 
at  a  minimum  once  every  three  years,  but  indications  of 
significant  changes  in  the  amount  of  rental  income  or  in  the 
vacancy rate can trigger an interim reappraisal.

To take market developments into account for these models, 
the  external  vendor  regularly  updates  the  parameters  and  /  or 
refines  the  architecture  for  each  model.  Model  changes  and 
parameter updates are subject to the same validation procedures 
as for our internally developed models. 

Audited  |  We  similarly  apply  underwriting  guidelines  for  our 
Global  Wealth  Management  Region  Americas  mortgage  loan 
portfolio,  taking  into  account  affordability  of  the  loans  and 
sufficiency  of  collateral.  The  maximum  LTV  within  the  standard 
approval  process  for  any  type  of  mortgage 
is  80%.  A 
stratification of LTVs exists for the various mortgage types, such 
as  residential  mortgage  or  investment  property,  based  on 
associated risk factors, such as property types, loan size and loan 
purpose. Maximum LTVs go as low as 45%. Additionally, other 
credit  risk  metrics  are  applied,  based  upon  property  and 
borrower  characteristics,  such  as  debt-to-income  ratios,  FICO 
credit scores and required client reserves.

A  risk  limit  framework  is  applied  to  the  Global  Wealth 
Management  Region  Americas  mortgage  portfolio.  Limits  have 
been  established  to  govern  exposures  within  LTV  categories, 
geographic  concentrations,  portfolio  growth  and  high-risk 
mortgage segments such as interest-only loans. These limits are 
monitored  by  a  specialized  credit  risk  monitoring  team  and 
reported  to  senior  management.  Supplementing  this  limit 
framework  is  a  real  estate  lending  policy  and  procedures 
framework,  established  to  govern  the  real  estate  lending 
activities.  Quality  assurance  and  quality  control  programs  are  in 
place  to  monitor  compliance  with  mortgage  underwriting  and 
documentation requirements. (cid:3)

→ Refer to “Swiss mortgage loan portfolio” in this section for 
more information on loan-to-value in our Swiss mortgage 

portfolio

→ Refer to “Global Wealth Management” in this section for more 

information on loan-to-value in our Global Wealth 

Management Region Americas mortgage portfolio

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Lombard lending
Audited  |  Lombard  loans  are  secured  by  a  pledge  of  marketable 
securities,  guarantees  and  other  forms  of  collateral.  Eligible 
financial  securities  primarily  include  transferable  securities  (such 
as  bonds  and  equities)  that  are  liquid  and  actively  traded,  and 
other  transferable  securities  such  as  approved  structured 
products for which regular prices are available and for which the 
issuer of the security provides a market. To a lesser degree, less 
liquid collateral is also financed.

We  apply  discounts  (haircuts)  to  reflect  the  collateral’s  risk 
and  to  derive  the  lending  value.  Haircuts  for  marketable 
securities  are  calculated  to  cover  the  possible  change  in  the 
market value over a given close-out period and confidence level. 
The  haircut  applied  will  vary,  depending  on  the  view  of  the 
counterparty’s  creditworthiness.  Less  liquid  or  more  volatile 
collateral  will  typically  attract  larger  haircuts.  For  less  liquid 
instruments,  such  as  structured  products,  some  bonds  and 
products  with  long  redemption  periods,  the  assumed  close-out 
period  may  be  much  longer  than  that  for  highly  liquid 
instruments,  or  an  assessment  is  made  as  to  the  expected 
recovery on the asset in the event of the counterparty’s default, 
resulting  in  a  larger  haircut.  For  cash,  life  insurance  policies, 
guarantees  and  letters  of  credit,  haircuts  are  determined  on  a 
product- or client-specific basis. 

We  also  consider  concentration  and  correlation  risks  across 
collateral posted on a counterparty level as well as at a divisional 
level  across  counterparties.  Additionally,  we  perform  targeted 
Group-wide  reviews  of  concentrations.  A  concentration  of 
collateral  in  single  securities,  issuers  or  issuer  groups,  industry 
sectors, countries, regions or currencies may result in higher risk 
and  reduced  liquidity.  In  such  cases,  the  lending  value  of  the 
levels  are  adjusted 
collateral,  margin  call  and  close-out 
accordingly. (cid:3)

Exposures and collateral values are monitored on a daily basis 
with the intention of ensuring that the credit exposure continues 
to  be  within  the  established  risk  appetite.  A  shortfall  occurs 
when the lending value drops below the exposure. If a shortfall 
exceeds  a  defined  trigger  level,  a  margin  call  is  initiated, 
requiring  the  client  to  provide  additional  collateral,  reduce  the 
exposure or take other action to bring the exposure in line with 
the  agreed  lending  value  of  the  collateral.  If  the  extent  of  the 
shortfall  increases  and  exceeds  a  further  trigger  level,  or  is  not 
corrected  within  the  required  period,  a  close-out  is  initiated, 
through  which  collateral  is  liquidated,  open  derivative  positions 
are closed and guarantees are called.

We  also  conduct  stress  testing  of  collateralized  exposures  to 
simulate  market  events  that  reduce  the  value  of  the  collateral, 
increase  the  exposure  of  traded  products,  or  both.  For  certain 
classes  of  counterparties,  limits  on  such  calculated  stress 
exposures are applied and controlled on a counterparty level. In 
addition,  there  are  portfolio 
limits  applied  across  certain 
businesses or collateral types. 

→ Refer to “Stress loss” in this section for more information on 

our stress testing

Credit hedging
Audited | We utilize single-name credit default swaps (CDSs), credit 
index  CDSs,  bespoke  protection  and  other  instruments  to 
actively  manage  credit  risk 
Investment  Bank  and 
Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio. This is aimed 
at  reducing  concentrations  of  risk  from  specific  counterparties, 
sectors or portfolios and, in the case of counterparty credit risk, 
the profit or loss effect arising from changes in credit valuation 
adjustments (CVA).

in  the 

We  maintain  strict  guidelines  for  taking  credit  hedges  into 
account  for  credit  risk  mitigation  purposes.  For  example,  when 
monitoring  exposures  against  counterparty  limits,  we  do  not 
usually  apply  certain  credit  risk  mitigants  such  as  proxy  hedges 
(credit  protection  on  a  correlated  but  different  name)  or  credit 
index  CDSs  to  reduce  counterparty  exposures.  Buying  credit 
protection  also  creates  credit  exposure  against  the  protection 
provider.  We  monitor  and 
limit  our  exposures  to  credit 
protection  providers  and  the  effectiveness  of  credit  hedges  as 
relevant 
part  of  our  overall  credit  exposures 
counterparties.  Trading  with  such  counterparties  is  typically 
collateralized.  For  credit  protection  purchased  to  hedge  the 
lending portfolio, this includes monitoring mismatches between 
the maturity of the credit protection purchased and the maturity 
of the associated loan. Such mismatches result in basis risk and 
may 
the  credit  protection. 
Mismatches  are  routinely  reported  to  credit  officers  and 
mitigating actions are taken when deemed necessary. (cid:3)

the  effectiveness  of 

reduce 

the 

to 

→ Refer to “Note 11 Derivative instruments” in the “Consolidated 

financial statements” section of this report for more 

information

Mitigation of settlement risk
To  mitigate  settlement  risk,  we  reduce  our  actual  settlement 
volumes through the use of multilateral and bilateral agreements 
with counterparties, including payment netting.

Our  most  significant  source  of  settlement  risk  is  foreign 
exchange transactions. We are a member of Continuous Linked 
Settlement  (CLS),  an  industry  utility  that  provides  a  multilateral 
framework  to  settle  transactions  on  a  delivery-versus-payment 
basis,  thereby  significantly  reducing  foreign  exchange-related 
settlement risk relative to the volume of business. However, the 
mitigation of settlement risk through CLS and other means does 
not  fully  eliminate  our  credit  risk 
in  foreign  exchange 
transactions  resulting  from  changes  in  exchange  rates  prior  to 
settlement,  which  is  managed  as  part  of  our  overall  credit  risk 
management of OTC derivatives. 

Credit risk models

Basel III – A-IRB credit risk models

|  We  have  developed  tools  and  models  in  order  to 
Audited 
estimate future credit losses that may be implicit in our current 
portfolio.

Exposures  to  individual  counterparties  are  measured  on  the 
basis  of  three  generally  accepted  parameters:  probability  of 
default  (PD),  loss  given  default  (LGD)  and  exposure  at  default 
(EAD).  For  a  given  credit  facility,  the  product  of  these  three 
parameters  results  in  the  expected  loss.  These  parameters  are 
the basis for the majority of our internal measures of credit risk, 
and  are  key  inputs  for  the  regulatory  capital  calculation  under 
the  advanced  internal  ratings-based  (A-IRB)  approach  of  the 
Basel  III  framework  governing  international  convergence  of 
capital  measurement  and  standards.  We  also  use  models  to 
derive  the  portfolio  credit  risk  measures  of  expected  loss, 
statistical loss and stress loss. (cid:3)

The  “Key  features  of  our  main  credit  risk  models”  table  on 
the next page shows the number and key features of the models 
that we use to derive PD, LGD and EAD for our main portfolios 
and asset classes, and is followed by more detailed explanations 
of these models and parameters.

→ Refer to the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 

disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information 

on the regulatory capital calculation under the advanced 

internal ratings-based approach

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Key features of our main credit risk models

PProbability of 
default

PPortfolio in scope

Sovereigns and central banks

Owner-occupied mortgages in 
Switzerland and the US

Income-producing real estate 
mortgages

AAsset class
Central governments and 
central banks

Retail: residential 
mortgages
Retail: residential 
mortgages, 
Corporates: specialized 
lending

MModel
approach

Score card

Score card

Score card

Lombard lending

Retail: other 

Merton type

Small and medium-sized 
enterprises

Corporates: other lending Score card

Banks

Commodity traders

Banks and securities 
dealers
Corporates: specialized 
lending

Aircraft financing

Corporates: other lending

Large corporates

Corporates: other lending

LLoss given default

Other portfolios
Owner-occupied mortgages in 
Switzerland and the US

Income-producing real estate 
mortgages

Corporates: other 
lending,
Public-sector entities and 
multilateral development 
banks
Retail: residential 
mortgages
Retail: residential 
mortgages, Corporates: 
specialized lending

Lombard lending

Retail: other

Small and medium-sized 
enterprises

Corporates: other lending

Investment Bank – all 
counterparties

Across the asset classes

EExposure at default Banking products

Across the asset classes

Traded products

Across the asset classes

Score card
Rating 
template
Rating 
template

Score card / 
market data

Score card / 
pooled rating 
approach / 
rating 
template
Statistical 
model

Statistical 
model
Statistical 
model, 
simulation

Statistical 
model

Statistical 
model

Statistical 
model

Statistical 
model

NNumber of 

main models MMain drivers

1 Political, institutional and economic indicators

Behavioral data, affordability relative to income, 
property type, loan-to-value. Separate models for 
mortgages in Switzerland and the US
Loan-to-value, debt service coverage, financial data 
(for large corporates only), behavioral data; Weights 
of risk drivers differ between corporate and private 
clients
Loan-to-value, historical asset returns, behavioral 
data
Financial data including balance sheet ratios and 
profit and loss, behavioral data. Weights of risk 
drivers differ depending on the corporate client sub-
segment
Financial data including balance sheet ratios and 
profit and loss. Separate models for banks – 
developed markets, banks – emerging markets,  
broker-dealers and investment banks, private banks
Financial data including balance sheet ratios and 
profit and loss, as well as non-financial criteria

2

1

1

1

4

1

1 Financial structure of the transaction

Financial data including balance sheet ratios and 
profit and loss, and market data. Separate models for 
corporates with publicly traded and highly liquid 
stocks (Market Intelligence Tool), private corporates, 
leveraged corporates and corporates in construction 
and real estate business
Financial data and/or historical portfolio performance 
for pooled ratings. Separate models for hedge funds, 
managed funds, insurance companies, retail 
aggregators, commercial real estate loans, mortgage 
originators, Australian protected lending clients, ETD-
only clients, sub-sovereigns / public-sector entities 
and multilateral development banks / supranationals.
Loan-to-value, time since last valuation. Separate 
models for mortgages in Switzerland and the US

Loan-to-value, time since last valuation, property 
type, location indicator

4

13

2

1

1 Historical observed loss rates

Separate models for mortgage and non-mortgage 
LGDs. Mortgage models: loan-to-value, time since 
last valuation, property type, location indicator. Non-
mortgage models: historical observed loss rates
Counterparty and facility specific, including industry 
segment, collateral, seniority, legal environment and 
bankruptcy procedures. Specific model for sovereign 
LGDs based on econometric modelling of past default 
events using GDP per capita, government debt, and 
other quantitative and qualitative factors such as the 
share of multilateral debt service, the size of the 
banking sector and institutional quality.
Separate models based on exposure type (committed 
credit lines, revocable credit lines, contingent 
products)
Product-specific market drivers, e.g., interest rates. 
Separate models for OTC derivatives, ETDs and SFTs 
that generate the simulation of risk factors used for 
the credit exposure measure

2

2

3

2

NNumber of
years loss 
data1

10

24

24

5–10

24

11

20

12

11

11

11

11

10–15

11–17

5–10

>10

n/a

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Internal UBS rating scale and mapping of external ratings

IInternal UBS rating
00 and 1
22
33
44
55
66
77
88
99
110
111
112
113
CCounterparty is in default 

1-year PD range in %
0.00–0.02
0.02–0.05
0.05–0.12
0.12–0.25
0.25–0.50
0.50–0.80
0.80–1.30
1.30–2.10
2.10–3.50
3.50–6.00
6.00–10.00
10.00–17.00
>17
Default

Description
Investment grade

Sub-investment grade

Defaulted

Moody’s Investors
Service mapping
Aaa
Aa1 to Aa3
A1 to A3
Baa1 to Baa2
Baa3
Ba1
Ba2
Ba3
B1
B2
B3
Caa
Ca to C

Standard & Poor’s
mapping
AAA
AA+ to AA–
A+ to A–
BBB+ to BBB
BBB–
BB+
BB
BB–
B+
B
B–
CCC
CC to C
D

Fitch mapping
AAA
AA+ to AA–
A+ to A–
BBB+ to BBB
BBB–
BB+
BB
BB–
B+
B
B–
CCC
CC to C
D

(cid:3)

Probability of default
The probability of default (PD) is an estimate of the likelihood of 
a counterparty defaulting on its contractual obligations over the 
next 12 months. PD ratings are used for credit risk measurement 
and are an important input for determining credit risk approval 
authorities. For the calculation of risk weighted assets (RWA), a 
3-basis-point PD floor is applied to Banks, Corporates and Retail 
exposures  as 
framework. 
Additionally, for the Swiss owner-occupied mortgages we apply 
an  8-basis-point  PD  floor  and  for  the  Lombard  loans  a  4-basis-
point PD floor.

required  under 

the  Basel 

III 

PD  is  assessed  using  rating  tools  tailored  to  the  various 
categories  of  counterparties.  Statistically  developed  score  cards, 
based on key attributes of the obligor, are used to determine PD 
for many of our corporate clients and for loans secured by real 
estate. Where available, market data may also be used to derive 
the  PD  for  large  corporate  counterparties.  For  low-default 
portfolios,  where  available,  we  take  into  account  relevant 
external  default  data  in  the  rating  tool  development.  For 
Lombard 
loans,  Merton-type  historical  return-based  model 
simulations taking into account potential changes in the value of 
securities  collateral  are  used  in  our  rating  approach.  These 
categories  are  also  calibrated  to  our  internal  credit  rating  scale 
(masterscale),  which 
is  designed  to  ensure  a  consistent 
assessment  of  default  probabilities  across  counterparties.  Our 
masterscale  expresses  one-year  default  probabilities  that  we 
determine through our various rating tools by means of distinct 
classes,  whereby  each  class  incorporates  a  range  of  default 
probabilities.  Counterparties  migrate  between  rating  classes  as 
our assessment of their PD changes.

The  ratings  of  the  major  credit  rating  agencies,  and  their 
mapping  to  our  internal  rating  masterscale  and  internal  PD 
bands, are shown in the “Internal UBS rating scale and mapping 
of  external  ratings”  table  above.  The  mapping  is  based  on  the 
long-term  average  of  one-year  default  rates  available  from  the 

rating  agencies.  For  each  external  rating  category,  the  average 
default rate is compared with our internal PD bands to derive a 
mapping  to  our  internal  rating  scale.  Our  internal  rating  of  a 
counterparty  may  therefore  diverge  from  one  or  more  of  the 
correlated external ratings shown in the table. Observed defaults 
by  rating  agencies  may  vary  through  economic  cycles,  and  we 
do  not  necessarily  expect  the  actual  number  of  defaults  in  our 
equivalent  rating  band  to  equal  the  rating  agencies’  average  in 
any  given  period.  We  periodically  assess  the  long-term  average 
default  rates  of  credit  rating  agencies’  grades,  and  we  adjust 
their  mapping  to  our  masterscale  as  necessary  to  reflect  any 
material changes. 

Loss given default
Loss  given  default  (LGD)  is  the  magnitude  of  the  likely  loss  if 
there is a default. Our LGD estimates, which consider downturn 
conditions, include loss of principal, interest and other amounts 
(such  as  workout  costs,  including  the  cost  of  carrying  an 
impaired  position  during  the  workout  process)  less  recovered 
amounts. We determine LGD based on the likely recovery rate of 
claims  against  defaulted  counterparties,  which  depends  on  the 
type  of  counterparty  and  any  credit  mitigation  by  way  of 
collateral  or  guarantees.  Our  estimates  are  supported  by  our 
internal  loss  data  and  external  information  where  available. 
Where  we  hold  collateral,  such  as  marketable  securities  or  a 
mortgage  on  a  property,  loan-to-value  ratios  typically  are  a  key 
parameter in determining LGD. For low-default portfolios, where 
available, we take into account relevant external default data in 
the  rating  tool  development.  In  the  RWA  calculation,  the 
regulatory LGD floor of 10% is applied for exposures secured by 
residential properties. Additionally, we applied a 30% LGD floor 
for  Lombard  loans  in  Global  Wealth  Management  outside 
Region  Americas  and  a  25%  LGD  floor  for  Lombard  loans  in 
Global  Wealth  Management  Region  Americas.  All  other  LGDs 
are subject to a 5% floor.

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Exposure at default
Exposure  at  default  (EAD)  represents  the  amount  we  expect  to 
be owed by a counterparty at the time of a possible default. We 
derive  EAD  from  our  current  exposure  to  the  counterparty  and 
the possible future development of that exposure.

groups of counterparties. The outcome provides an indication of 
the level of risk in our portfolio and the way it may develop over 
time.  Some  parameters  have  to  be  estimated  on  a  conservative 
basis  in  order  to  meet  the  regulatory  requirements  for  banks 
applying the internal ratings-based approach to determine RWA.

The EAD of a loan is the drawn or face value of the loan. For 
loan commitments and guarantees, the EAD includes the amount 
drawn  as  well  as  potential  future  amounts  that  may  be  drawn, 
which are estimated using credit conversion factors (CCFs) based 
on  historical  observations.  To  comply  with  regulatory  guidance, 
we floor individual observed CCF values at zero in the CCF model; 
i.e., we assume that the drawn exposure at default will be no less 
than the drawn amount one year prior to default.

For  traded  products,  we  derive  the  EAD  by  modeling  the 
range  of  possible  exposure  outcomes  at  various  points  in  time 
using  scenario  and  statistical  techniques.  We  assess  the  net 
amount that may be owed to us or that we may owe to others, 
taking  into  account  the  effect  of  market  moves  over  the 
potential  time  it  would  take  to  close  out  our  positions.  For 
exchange-traded  derivatives,  our  calculation  of  EAD  takes  into 
account  collateral  margin  calls.  When  measuring  individual 
counterparty  exposure  against  credit  limits,  we  consider  the 
level  of 
likely  exposure  measured  to  a  high 
maximum 
confidence.  However,  when  aggregating  exposures  to  different 
counterparties for portfolio risk measurement purposes, we use 
the  expected  exposure  to  each  counterparty  at  a  given  time 
period (usually one year) generated by the same model.

the 

factors  driving 

We assess our exposures where there is a material correlation 
between 
the 
counterparty and those driving the potential future value of our 
traded  products  exposure  (wrong-way  risk),  and  we  have 
established specific controls to mitigate these risks. 

the  credit  quality  of 

Expected loss
Credit  losses  are  an  inherent  cost  of  doing  business  and  the 
occurrence  and  amount  of  credit  losses  can  be  erratic.  In  order 
to  quantify  future  credit  losses  that  may  be  implicit  in  our 
current  portfolio,  we  use  the  concept  of  expected  loss.  The 
expected loss for a given credit facility is a product of the three 
components described above: PD, EAD and LGD. We aggregate 
the  expected  loss  for  individual  counterparties  to  derive  our 
expected portfolio credit losses.

Expected  loss  (EL)  for  regulatory  and  internal  risk  control 
purposes  is  a  statistical  measure  used  to  estimate  the  average 
annual  costs  we  expect  to  experience  from  positions  that 
become  impaired.  Expected  loss  is  the  basis  for  quantifying 
credit  risk  in  all  our  portfolios.  We  use  a  statistical  modeling 
approach  to  estimate  the  loss  profile  of  each  of  our  credit 
portfolios  over  a  one-year  period  to  a  specified  level  of 
confidence.  The  mean  value  of  this  loss  distribution  is  the 
expected  loss.  The  loss  estimates  deviate  from  the  mean  value, 
reflecting statistical uncertainty on the defaulting counterparties 
and  to  systematic  default  relationships  among  counterparties 
within  and  between  segments.  The  statistical  measure  is 
sensitive  to  concentration  risks  on  individual  counterparties  and 

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IFRS 9 – ECL credit risk models
With a view to the introduction of IFRS 9, which is based on an 
expected  credit  loss  (ECL)  concept  that  differs  from  the  other 
applications  in  some  important  aspects,  we  have  developed 
specific  parameters  and  additional  models,  which  are  generally 
derivations from our standard credit risk models.

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information on the requirements of the expected 

credit loss methodology under IFRS 9

Probability of default 
The  PD  represents  the  likelihood  of  a  default  over  a  specified 
time period. A 12-month PD represents the likelihood of default 
determined for the next 12 months and a lifetime PD represents 
the  probability  of  default  over  the  remaining  lifetime  of  the 
instrument.  The  lifetime  PD  calculation  is  based  on  a  series  of 
12-month point-in-time (PIT) PDs that are derived from through-
the-cycle  (TTC)  PDs  and  scenario  forecasts.  This  modeling  is 
region-, industry- and client segment-specific and considers both 
scenario-systematic  and  client-idiosyncratic 
information.  To 
derive the cumulative lifetime PD per scenario, the series of 12-
month PIT PDs are transformed into marginal PIT PDs, taking any 
assumed default events from previous periods into account.

Loss given default 
The  LGD  represents  an  estimate  of  the  loss  at  the  time  of  a 
potential  default  occurring  during  the  life  of  a  financial 
instrument.  The  determination  of  the  LGD  takes  into  account 
expected  future  cash  flows  from  collateral  and  other  credit 
enhancements,  or  expected  payouts 
from  bankruptcy 
proceedings for unsecured claims and, where applicable, time to 
realization  of  collateral  and  the  seniority  of  claims.  The  LGD  is 
commonly expressed as a percentage of the EAD.

Exposure at default 
The EAD represents an estimate of the exposure to credit risk at 
the  time  of  a  potential  default  occurring  during  the  life  of  a 
financial instrument. It represents the cash flows outstanding at 
the  time  of  default,  considering  expected  repayments,  interest 
payments and accruals, discounted at the effective interest rate. 
Future  drawdowns  on  facilities  are  considered  through  a  CCF 
that is reflective of historical drawdown and default patterns and 
the  characteristics  of  the  respective  portfolios.  IFRS  9-specific 
CCFs  have  been  modeled  to  capture  client  segment-  and 
product-specific  patterns  after  removing  Basel  standard-specific 
limitations,  i.e.,  conservatism,  and  focus  on  a  12-month  period 
prior to default.

Expected credit loss 
ECL  for  accounting  purposes  is  an  adjustment  of  the  gross 
carrying  value  of  assets  that  are  accounted  for  under  the 
amortized  cost  approach  of  IFRS  9  and  subject  to  different 
principles  and  material  differences.  Rather  than  focusing  on  an 
average TTC expected annual loss, its purpose is to estimate the 
amount  of  losses  inherent  in  a  portfolio  based  on  current 
conditions  and  future  outlook  (a  PIT  measure),  whereby  such 
forecast  has  to  include  all  information  that  is  available  without 
undue  cost  and  effort,  and  address  multiple  scenarios  where 
there is a perceived non-linearity between changes in economic 
conditions  and  their  effect  on  credit  losses.  From  a  credit  risk 
modeling perspective, ECL parameters are generally a derivation 
of the factors assessed for EL.

Comparison of Basel III EL and IFRS 9 ECL 
Depending  on  the  application,  there  are  a  number  of  key 
differences  in  the  estimation  process  and  the  result.  Most 
notably,  regulatory  Basel  III  EL  parameters  are  TTC  /  downturn 
estimates, which might include a margin of conservatism, while 
IFRS 9  ECL  parameters  are  typically  PIT,  reflecting  current 
economic  conditions  and  future  outlook.  The  main  differences 
are summarized in the table below.

The  estimation  of  expected  (credit)  loss  is  not  a  forecast  of 
the  annual  charge  to  Credit  loss  expense  resulting  from  loans 
and  off-balance  sheet  exposures  that  become  impaired.  The 
Basel  III  EL  is  not  particularly  sensitive  to  prevailing  economic 
conditions  with  its  TTC  /  downturn  view.  ECL,  in  contrast,  is 
grounded  in  PIT  economic  conditions,  but  measured  as  an 
average  of  different  scenarios,  and  for  time  periods  that  are 
dependent on the maturity profile of the book at reporting date 
and the particular stage classification required by IFRS 9. They do 
not  cover  therefore  a  PIT  credit  loss  expense  expectation 
measured over a quarter or a calendar year.

Further key aspects of credit risk models

Stress loss
We  complement  our  statistical  modeling  approach  with 
scenario-based  stress  loss  measures.  Stress  tests  are  run  on  a 
regular  basis  to  monitor  the  potential  effect  of  extreme,  but 
nevertheless plausible, events on our portfolios, under which key 
credit  risk  parameters  are  assumed  to  deteriorate  substantially. 
Where we consider it appropriate, we apply limits on this basis.

In the table below we illustrate the main differences between the two expected loss measures:

BBasel III EL (advanced internal ratings-based approach)

IIFRS 9 ECL

SScope

The Basel III advanced internal ratings-based (A-IRB) approach applies to 
most credit risk exposures. It includes transactions measured at amortized 
cost, at fair value through profit or loss and at fair value through OCI, 
including loan commitments and financial guarantees.

The IFRS 9 expected credit loss (ECL) calculation mainly applies to 
financial assets measured at amortized cost and debt instruments 
measured at fair value through OCI, as well as loan commitments and 
financial guarantee contracts not at fair value through profit or loss.

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112-month versus lifetime 
expected loss

The Basel III A-IRB approach takes into account expected losses resulting 
from expected default events occurring within the next 12 months.

EExposure at default
(EAD)

PProbability of default
(PD)

EAD is the amount we expect a counterparty to owe us at the time of a 
possible default. For banking products, the EAD equals the book value as 
of the reporting date, whereas for traded products, such as securities 
financing transactions, the EAD is modeled. The EAD is expected to 
remain constant over the 12-month period. For loan commitments, a 
credit conversion factor is applied to model expected future drawdowns 
over the 12-month period, irrespective of the actual maturity of a 
particular transaction. The credit conversion factor includes downturn 
adjustments.

PD estimates are determined on a through–the-cycle (TTC) basis. They 
represent historical average PDs, taking into account observed losses over 
a prolonged historical period, and are therefore less sensitive to 
movements in the underlying economy.

LLoss given default
(LGD)

LGD includes prudential adjustments, such as downturn LGD assumptions 
and floors. Similar to PD, LGD is determined on a TTC basis.

UUse of scenarios

N/A

In the absence of a significant increase in credit risk (SICR) event, a 
maximum 12-month ECL is recognized to reflect lifetime cash shortfalls 
that will result if a default event occurs in the 12 months after the 
reporting date (or a shorter period if the expected lifetime is less). Once 
an SICR event has occurred, a lifetime ECL is recognized considering 
expected default events over the life of the transaction.

EAD is generally calculated on the basis of the cash flows that are 
expected to be outstanding at the individual points in time during the life 
of the transaction, discounted to the reporting date using the effective 
interest rate. For loan commitments, a credit conversion factor is applied 
to model expected future drawdowns over the life of the transaction 
without including downturn assumptions. In both cases, the time period is 
capped at 12 months, unless an SICR has occurred.

PD estimates will be determined on a point-in-time (PIT) basis, based on 
current conditions and incorporating forecasts for future economic 
conditions at the reporting date.

LGD should reflect the losses that are reasonably expected and prudential 
adjustments should therefore not be applied. Similar to PD, LGD is 
determined on the basis of a PIT approach.

Multiple forward-looking scenarios have to be taken into account to 
determine a probability-weighted ECL.

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Stress scenarios and methodologies are tailored to the nature 
of  the  portfolios,  ranging  from  regionally  focused  to  global 
systemic  events,  and  varying  in  time  horizon.  For  example,  for 
our loan underwriting portfolio, we apply a global market event 
under  which,  simultaneously,  the  market  for  loan  syndication 
freezes,  market  conditions  significantly  worsen,  and  credit 
quality  deteriorates.  Similarly,  for  Lombard  lending,  we  apply  a 
range of scenarios representing instantaneous market shocks to 
all  collateral  and  exposure  positions,  taking  into  consideration 
their liquidity and potential concentrations. The portfolio-specific 
stress  test  for  our  mortgage  lending  business  in  Switzerland 
reflects  a  multi-year  event,  and  the  overarching  stress  test  for 
global wholesale and counterparty credit risk to corporates uses 
a  one-year  global  stress  event  and  takes  into  account  exposure 
concentrations to single counterparties. 

→ Refer to “Stress testing” in this section for more information on 

our stress testing framework

Credit risk model confirmation
Our  approach  to  model  confirmation  involves  both  quantitative 
methods,  including  monitoring  compositional  changes  in  the 
portfolios  and  the  results  of  backtesting,  and  qualitative 
assessments,  including  feedback  from  users  on  the  model 
output as a practical indicator of the performance and reliability 
of the model.

Material  changes  in  a  portfolio  composition  may  invalidate 
the  conceptual  soundness  of  the  model.  We  therefore  perform 
regular  analysis  of  the  evolution  of  portfolios  to  identify  such 

Main credit models backtesting by regulatory asset class

changes  in  the  structure  and  credit  quality  of  portfolios.  This 
includes  analysis  of  changes  in  key  attributes,  changes  in 
portfolio concentration measures, as well as changes in RWA. 

→ Refer to “Risk measurement” in this section for more 

information on our approach to model confirmation procedures

Backtesting
We monitor the performance of our models by backtesting and 
benchmarking  them,  whereby  model  outcomes  are  compared 
with  actual  results,  based  on  our  internal  experience  as  well  as 
externally observed results. To assess the predictive power of our 
credit  exposure  models  for  traded  products  such  as  OTC 
derivatives  and  ETD  products,  we  statistically  compare  the 
predicted  future  exposure  distributions  at  different  forecast 
horizons with the realized values. 

For  PD,  we  use  statistical  modeling  to  derive  a  predicted 
distribution of the number of defaults. The observed number of 
defaults  is  then  compared  with  this  distribution,  allowing  us  to 
derive a statistical level of confidence in the model conservatism. 
In addition, we derive a lower and upper bound for the average 
default rate. If the portfolio average PD lies outside the derived 
interval, the rating tool is, as a general rule, recalibrated.

For LGD, the backtesting statistically tests whether the mean 
difference  between  the  observed  and  predicted  LGD  is  zero.  If 
the  test  fails,  then  there  is  evidence  that  our  predicted  LGD  is 
too low. In such cases, and where these differences are outside 
expectations, models are recalibrated.

Length of time series
used for the calibration
(in years)

Actual rates in %

Average of last
5 years1

Min. of last
5 years2

Max. of last
5 years2

Estimated average rates
at the start of
2018 in %

PProbability of default3

Central governments and central banks

Banks and securities dealers

Public-sector entities, multilateral development banks

Corporates: specialized lending

Corporates: other lending

Retail: residential mortgages

Retail: other

LLoss given default 

Central governments and central banks

Banks and securities dealers

Public-sector entities, multilateral development banks

Corporates: specialized lending

Corporates: other lending

Retail: residential mortgages

Retail: other 

CCredit conversion factors

Corporates

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>10

>10

>10

>10

>20

>10

>10

>10

>10

>10

>10

>20

>10

>10

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 0.16

 0.00

 0.31

 0.24

 0.19

 0.00

 0.00

 4.02

 19.98

 0.82

 64.62

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 0.00

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 0.21

 0.12

 0.00

 0.00

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 0.00

 65.26

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 0.29

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 0.01

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 1.48

 65.26

 0.20

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 1.23

 0.46

 0.53

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 57.48

 50.29

 26.23

 21.48

 37.02

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 27.44

 19.05

 6.87

 44.32

 43.13

11 Average of all observations over the last five years.     2 Minimum / maximum annual average of observations in any single year from the last five years. Yearly averages are only calculated where five or more 
observations occurred during that year.    3 Average PD estimation is based on all rated clients in the portfolio.    4 Sovereign PD model is calibrated to UBS masterscale, length of time series shows span of internal 
history for this portfolio.  

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Credit  conversion  factors  (CCFs),  used  for  the  calculation  of 
EAD  for  undrawn  facilities  with  corporate  counterparties,  are 
dependent  on  several  contractual  dimensions  of  the  credit 
facility. We compare the predicted amount drawn with observed 
for  defaulted 
historical  utilization  of 
such 
is 
counterparties. 
observed, the relevant CCFs are redefined.

If  any  statistically  significant  deviation 

facilities 

The  “Main  credit  models  backtesting  by  regulatory  asset 
class”  table  on  the  previous  page  compares  the  current  model 
calibration for PD, LGD and CCFs with historical observed values 
over the last five years. 

Changes to models and model parameters during the period
As  part  of  our  continuous  efforts  to  enhance  models  to  reflect 
market  developments  and  newly  available  data,  we  updated 
several models in the course of 2018.

Within Personal & Corporate Banking, we recalibrated the PD 

and LGD parameters for the aircraft financing portfolio.

→ Refer to “Risk-weighted assets” in the “Capital management” 

section of this report for more information on the effect of the 

changes to models and model parameters on credit risk RWA

A  new  specific  model  for  sovereign  LGDs  based  on 
econometric  modelling  and  qualitative  factors  was  introduced. 
The model is also applied in the Group Liquidity Reserve. Within 
the  Investment  Bank,  besides  the  introduction  of  the  new 
sovereign  LGD  model,  there  were  no  material  changes  of  PD  / 
LGD  methodologies.  With  regard  to  the  EAD,  we  implemented 
credit  conversion  factors  for  Lombard  loan  facilities  that  are 
entirely  undrawn  in  Global  Wealth  Management,  as  well  as  a 
new  set  of  models  to  simulate  equity,  interest  rates  and 
exchange  rates  for  OTC  derivative  exposures  in  the  Investment 
Bank  portfolio.  Where  required,  changes  to  models  and  model 
parameters  were  approved  by  the  Swiss  Financial  Market 
Supervisory Authority (FINMA) prior to implementation. 

Future credit risk-related regulatory capital developments
In December 2017, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision 
published  the  final  Basel  III  framework  to  be  implemented  on 
1 January 2022. The updated framework has made a number of 
revisions to the internal ratings-based (IRB) approaches, namely: 
(i)  removing  the  possibility  of  using  the  advanced  IRB  (A-IRB) 
approach for certain asset classes (including large and medium-
sized  corporates,  banks  and  other  financial 
institutions); 
(ii) placing  floors  on  certain  model  inputs  under  the  IRB 
approach, such as for PD and LGD; and (iii) introducing various 
requirements to reduce RWA variability, for example, for LGD. 

The published framework has a number of requirements that 
are  subject  to  national  discretion.  In  addition,  revisions  to  the 
credit  valuation  adjustment  (CVA)  framework  were  published, 
including the removal of the advanced CVA (A-CVA) approach. 
UBS  maintains  a  close  dialog  with  FINMA  to  discuss  in  more 
detail  the  implementation  objectives  and  to  ensure  a  smooth 
transition of the capital regime for credit risk.

→ Refer to “Capital management objectives, planning and 

activities” in the “Capital management” section of this report 

for more information on the development of RWA
→ Refer to “Risk measurement” in this section for more 

information on our approach to model confirmation procedures

→ Refer to the “Regulatory and legal developments” and “Risk 

factors” sections of this report for more information

Credit policies for distressed assets

We  have  adopted  IFRS  9,  Financial  Instruments,  effective  as  of 
1 January  2018.  IFRS  9  introduces  a  forward-looking  expected 
credit  loss  (ECL)  approach,  which  is  intended  to  result  in  an 
earlier  recognition  of  credit  losses  compared  with  the  incurred-
loss  impairment  approach  for  financial  instruments  under 
IAS 39,  Financial  Instruments:  Recognition  and  Measurement, 
and the loss-provisioning approach for financial guarantees and 
loan  commitments  under 
IAS  37,  Provisions,  Contingent 
Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies,” 
“Note 23 Expected credit loss measurement” and “Note 24d 

Valuation adjustments” in the “Consolidated financial 

statements” section of this report for more information 

The  “Exposure  categorization”  chart  on  the  next  page 
illustrates how we categorize banking products and SFTs as non-
performing,  defaulted,  credit-impaired  and  purchased  or 
originated credit-impaired.

Audited  |  In  line  with  the  regulatory  definition,  we  report  a 
claim  as  non-performing  when  (i)  it  is  more  than  90  days  past 
due;  (ii)  it  is  subject  to  restructuring  proceedings,  where 
preferential  conditions  concerning  interest  rates,  subordination, 
tenor  etc.  have  been  granted  in  order  to  avoid  default  of  the 
counterparty (forbearance); or (iii) the counterparty is subject to 
bankruptcy / enforced liquidation proceedings in any form, even 
if there is sufficient collateral to cover the due payment.

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UBS applies a single definition of default for classifying assets 
and  determining  the  PD  of  its  obligors  for  risk  modeling 
purposes. The definition of default is based on quantitative and 
qualitative  criteria.  A  counterparty  is  classified  as  defaulted  at 
the  latest  when  material  payments  of  interest,  principal  or  fees 
are overdue for more than 90 days, or more than 180 days for 
certain exposures in relation to loans to private and commercial 
clients in Personal & Corporate Banking, and to private clients of 
Global  Wealth  Management  Region  Switzerland.  UBS  does  not 
consider the general 90-day presumption for default recognition 
appropriate for these latter portfolios based on an analysis of the 
cure rates, which demonstrated that strict application of the 90-
day criterion would not accurately reflect the inherent credit risk. 
Counterparties are also classified as defaulted when bankruptcy, 
have 
insolvency 
commenced; obligations have been restructured on preferential 
terms  (forbearance);  or  there  is  other  evidence  that  payment 
obligations  will  not  be  fully  met  without  recourse  to  collateral. 

proceedings 

liquidation 

enforced 

or 

if 

An 

is  classified  as  credit-impaired 

The  latter  may  be  the  case  even  if,  to  date,  all  contractual 
payments  have  been  made  when  due.  If  a  counterparty  is 
defaulted,  generally  all  claims  against  the  counterparty  are 
treated as defaulted.
instrument 

the 
counterparty is defaulted, and / or the instrument is identified as 
purchased or originated credit-impaired (POCI). An instrument is 
POCI  if  it  has  been  purchased  with  a  material  discount  to  its 
carrying amount following a risk event of the issuer or originated 
with a defaulted counterparty. Once a financial asset is classified 
as  defaulted  /  credit-impaired  (except  POCI),  it  is  reported  as  a 
stage  3  instrument  and  remains  as  such  unless  all  past  due 
amounts  have  been  rectified,  additional  payments  have  been 
made  on  time,  the  position 
is  not  classified  as  credit-
restructured, and there is general evidence of credit recovery. A 
three-month  probation  period  is  applied  before  a  transfer  back 
to  stages  1  or  2  can  be  triggered.  However,  most  instruments 
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Forbearance (credit restructuring)
Audited  |  Under  imminent  payment  default  or  where  default  has 
already  occurred,  we  may  grant  concessions  to  borrowers  in 
financial difficulties that we would otherwise not consider in the 
normal course of our business, such as preferential interest rates, 
extension  of  maturity,  modifying  the  schedule  of  repayments, 
debt  /  equity  swap,  subordination,  etc.  When  a  forbearance 
measure takes place, each case is considered individually and the 
exposure 
in  default.  Forbearance 
classification  will  remain,  until  the  loan  is  collected  or  written 
off,  non-preferential  conditions  are  granted  that  supersede  the 
preferential  conditions  or  until  the  counterparty  has  recovered 
and  the  preferential  conditions  no  longer  exceed  our  risk 
appetite.

is  generally  classified 

Contractual  adjustments  when  there  is  no  evidence  of 
imminent  payment  default,  or  where  changes  to  terms  and 
conditions are within our usual risk appetite, are not considered 
to be forborne. (cid:3)

Loss history statistics
Since  adopting  IFRS  9  on  1  January  2018,  an  instrument  is 
classified  as  credit-impaired  if  the  counterparty  has  defaulted. 
This  also  includes  credit-impaired  exposures  for  which  no  loss 
has  occurred  or  for  which  no  allowance  has  been  recognized 
(e.g., because they are expected to be fully recoverable through 
the collateral held). 

The  “Loss  history  statistics”  table  below  provides  a  five-year 
history  of  our  credit  loss  experience  for  loans  and  advances  to 
banks and customers, and ratios of those credit losses relative to 
our  credit-impaired  and  non-performing  loans  and  advances  to 
banks and customers. For the years 2014 to 2017, the amounts 
are  based  on  IAS  37  and  IAS  39;  for  2018  the  amounts  are 
based on IFRS 9.

Gross  credit-impaired  loans  and  advances  (including  loans 
and advances to banks) were USD 2.3 billion as of 31 December 
2018.  As  of  31  December  2017,  impaired  loans  were  USD 1.1 
billion.  The  change  is  mainly  caused  by  the  adoption  of  IFRS  9, 
with  the  alignment  of  the  term  “credit-impaired”  as  described 
before.

The majority of the credit-impaired exposure relates to loans 
and advances in our Swiss domestic business. The ratio of credit-
impaired  loans  and  advances  to  banks  and  customers  to  total 
loans and advances to banks and customers was 0.7%.

→ Refer “Note 10 Financial assets at amortized cost and other 

positions in scope of expected credit loss measurement” and 

“Note 23 Expected credit loss measurement” in the 

“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information on the expected credit loss measurement 

under IFRS 9

→ Refer to “Note 17a) Other financial assets measured at 

amortized cost” in the “Consolidated financial statements” 

section of this report for more details

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USD million, except where indicated
Loans and advances to banks and customers (gross)
Credit-impaired loans and advances to banks and customers
Non-performing loans and advances to banks and customers
ECL allowances and provisions for credit losses1,2

of which: allowances for loans and advances to banks and customers 1

Net write-offs3,4

of which: net write-offs for loans and advances to banks and customers 4

331.12.18
IFRS 9
  338,000
  2,300
  2,419
  1,054
  780
  210
  192
  (118)

31.12.17
IAS 37, IAS 39
 342,604
 1,104
 2,149
 712
 678
 101
 101
 (131)

31.12.16
IAS 37, IAS 39
 314,485
 958
 2,357
 642
 589
 121
 121
 (38)

31.12.15
IAS 37, IAS 39
 324,059
 1,224
 1,627
 726
 691
 116
 116
 (118)

31.12.14
IAS 37, IAS 39
 331,631
 1,211
 1,611
 739
 712
 125
 125
 (77)

Credit loss (expense) / recovery5
RRatios
Credit-impaired loans and advances to banks and customers as a percentage of loans and advances to 
banks and customers (gross)
Non-performing loans and advances to banks and customers as a percentage of loans and advances to 
banks and customers (gross)
ECL allowances as a percentage of loans and advances to banks and customers (gross)
Net write-offs as a percentage of average loans and advances to banks and customers (gross) outstanding 
during the period
11 Includes collective loan loss allowances (until 31 December 2017). Until 31 December 2017 did not include allowances for other receivables (31 December 2017: USD 19 million; 31 December 2016: USD 0 
million; 31 December 2015: USD 0 million; 31 December 2014: USD 0 million).    2 Includes provisions for ECL of guarantees and loan commitments and allowances for securities financing transactions.    3 Includes 
net write-offs for loan commitments and securities financing transactions.     4 The increase in net write-offs was mainly driven by a margin loan to a single client following a significant decrease in the value of the 
collateral.    5 Includes credit loss (expense) / recovery for other financial assets at amortized cost, guarantees, loan commitments, and securities financing transactions.

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 0.2

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 0.2

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 0.2

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 0.3

 0.0

 0.0

 0.3

 0.4

 0.0

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Risk, treasury and capital management
Risk management and control

Market risk

Key developments

We continued to manage market risks at generally low levels of 
management  value-at-risk  (VaR).  Average  management  VaR 
(1-day,  95%  confidence  level)  increased  slightly  to  USD 12 
million from USD 11 million in the previous year, despite periods 
of  significant  market  volatility.  The  number  of  negative 
backtesting  exceptions  within  a  250-business-day  window 
increased  from  one  to  two  by  the  end  of  the  year.  The  FINMA 
VaR multiplier for market risk RWA remained unchanged at 3.0 
as of 31 December 2018.

Audited | Main sources of market risk

Market  risks  arise  from  both  our  trading  and  non-trading 
business activities.
– Trading  market  risks  arise  mainly  in  connection  with  primary 
debt and equity underwriting, securities and derivatives trading 
for market-making and client facilitation within our Investment 
Bank,  as  well  as  the  remaining  positions  within  Corporate 
Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio  and  our  municipal 
securities trading business within Global Wealth Management.
– Non-trading  market  risk  arises  predominantly  in  the  form  of 
interest  rate  and  foreign  exchange  risks  in  connection  with 
personal  banking  and  lending  in  our  wealth  management 
businesses,  our  personal  and  corporate  banking  business  in 
Switzerland  and  the  Investment  Bank’s  lending  business,  in 
addition to treasury activities.

– Corporate  Center  –  Asset  and  Liability  Management  (Group 
ALM)  assumes  market  risks  in  the  process  of  managing 
interest  rate  risk,  structural  foreign  exchange  risk  and  the 
liquidity  and  funding  profile  (including  high-quality  liquid 
assets) of the Group.

– Equity and debt investments can also give rise to market risks, 
as  can  some  aspects  of  our  employee  benefits,  such  as 
defined benefit pension schemes. (cid:3)

Audited | Overview of measurement, monitoring and 
management techniques

– Market risk limits are set for the Group, the business divisions 
and Corporate Center units and at granular levels within the 
various business lines, reflecting the nature and magnitude of 
the market risks.

– Management VaR measures exposures under the market risk 
framework.  This  includes  trading  market  risks  and  parts  of 
non-trading  market  risks.  Non-trading  market  risks  not 
included  in  VaR  are  also  covered  in  the  risks  controlled  by 
Market & Treasury Risk Control as set out further below.

– Our  primary  portfolio  measures  of  market  risk  are  liquidity-
adjusted  stress  (LAS)  loss  and  VaR.  Both  are  common  to  all 
our business divisions and subject to limits that are approved 
by the Board of Directors (BoD).

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– These  measures  are  complemented  by  concentration  and 
granular  limits  for  general  and  specific  market  risk  factors. 
Our  trading  businesses  are  subject  to  multiple  market  risk 
limits.  These  limits  take  into  account  the  extent  of  market 
liquidity  and  volatility,  available  operational  capacity, 
valuation uncertainty and, for our single-name exposures, the 
credit quality of issuers.

– Trading market risks are managed on an integrated basis at a 
portfolio  level.  As  risk  factor  sensitivities  change  due  to  new 
transactions, transaction expiries or changes in market levels, 
risk factors are dynamically rehedged to remain within limits. 
Accordingly,  in  the  trading  portfolio,  we  do  not  generally 
seek to distinguish between specific positions and associated 
hedges.

– Issuer  risk  is  controlled  by  limits  applied  at  the  business 
division 
jump-to-zero  measures,  which 
estimate our maximum default exposure (the loss in the case 
of a default event assuming zero recovery).

level  based  on 

– Non-trading  foreign  exchange  risks  are  managed  under 
market  risk  limits,  with  the  exception  of  Corporate  Center  – 
Group ALM’s management of consolidated capital activity. 

Our Market & Treasury Risk Control function applies a holistic 
risk framework, which sets the appetite for treasury-related risk-
taking  activities  across  the  Group.  A  key  element  of  the 
framework is an overarching economic value sensitivity limit, set 
by  the  BoD.  This  limit  is  linked  to  the  level  of  Basel  III  common 
equity  tier  1  (CET1)  capital  and  takes  into  account  risks  arising 
from  interest  rates,  foreign  exchange  and  credit  spreads.  In 
addition,  the  sensitivity  of  net  interest  income  to  changes  in 
interest rates is monitored against targets set by the Group Chief 
Executive Officer, in order to analyze the outlook and volatility of 
net  interest  income  based  on  market-expected  interest  rates. 
Limits  are  also  set  by  the  BoD  to  balance  the  effect  of  foreign 
exchange  movements  on  our  CET1  capital  and  CET1  capital 
ratio.  Non-trading  interest  rate  and  foreign  exchange  risks  are 
included in our Group-wide statistical and stress testing metrics, 
which flow into our risk appetite framework.

Equity  and  debt  investments  are  subject  to  a  range  of  risk 
controls,  including  preapproval  of  new  investments  by  business 
management  and  Risk  Control  and  regular  monitoring  and 
reporting.  They  are  also  included  in  our  Group-wide  statistical 
and  stress  testing  metrics,  which  flow  into  our  risk  appetite 
framework. (cid:3)

→ Refer to “Currency management” in the “Treasury 

management” section of this report for more information on 

Corporate Center – Group ALM’s management of foreign 

exchange risks

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 
more information on the sensitivity of our CET1 capital and 

CET1 capital ratio to currency movements

Market risk stress loss

In  addition  to  VaR,  which  is  discussed  below,  we  measure  and 
manage  our  market  risks  through  a  comprehensive  framework 
of  non-statistical  measures  and  related  limits.  This  includes  an 
extensive  series  of  stress  tests  and  scenario  analyses,  which  we 
continuously  evaluate  with  the  intention  of  ensuring  that  any 
losses  resulting  from  an  extreme,  yet  plausible  event  do  not 
exceed our risk appetite.

Liquidity-adjusted stress
Our primary measure of stress loss for Group-wide market risk is 
LAS.  The  LAS  framework  is  designed  to  capture  the  economic 
losses that could arise under specified stress scenarios. This is in 
part  achieved  by  replacing  the  standard  one-day  and  10-day 
holding  period  assumptions  used 
for  management  and 
regulatory  VaR  with 
liquidity-adjusted  holding  periods,  as 
explained below. Shocks are then applied to positions based on 
the  expected  market  movements  over  the  liquidity-adjusted 
holding periods resulting from the specified scenario.

The holding periods used in LAS are calibrated to reflect the 
amount  of  time  it  would  take  to  reduce  or  hedge  the  risk  of 
positions  in  each  major  risk  factor  in  a  stressed  environment, 
assuming maximum utilization of the relevant position limits. We 
also  apply  minimum  holding  periods,  regardless  of  observed 
liquidity  levels,  reflecting  the  fact  that  identification  of  and 
reaction to a crisis may not always be immediate.

The  expected  market  movements  are  derived  using  a 
combination of historical market behavior, based on an analysis 
of  historical  events,  and  forward-looking  analysis  that  includes 
consideration  of  defined  scenarios  that  have  not  occurred 
historically.

LAS-based  limits  are  applied  at  a  number  of  levels:  Group, 
business  division  and  Corporate  Center  unit,  business  area  and 
sub-portfolio.  In  addition,  LAS  forms  the  core  market  risk 
component  of  our  combined  stress  test  framework  and  is 
therefore integral to our overall risk appetite framework.

→ Refer to “Risk appetite framework” in this section for more 

information

→ Refer to “Stress testing” in this section for more information on 

our stress testing framework

Value-at-risk

VaR definition
Audited  |  VaR  is  a  statistical  measure  of  market  risk,  representing 
the  market  risk  losses  that  could  potentially  be  realized  over  a 
set  time  horizon  (holding  period)  at  an  established  level  of 
confidence.  The  measure  assumes  no  change  in  the  Group’s 
trading positions over the set time horizon.

We  calculate  VaR  on  a  daily  basis.  The  profit  or  loss 
distribution  from  which  VaR  is  derived  is  generated  by  our 
internally  developed  VaR  model.  The  VaR  model  simulates 
returns over the holding period of those risk factors to which our 
trading  positions  are  sensitive,  and  subsequently  quantifies  the 
profit  or  loss  effect  of  these  risk  factor  returns  on  the  trading 
positions.  Risk  factor  returns  associated  with  the  risk  factor 
classes  of  general 
interest  rates,  foreign  exchange  and 
commodities are based on a pure historical simulation approach, 
taking  into  account  a  five-year  look-back  window.  Risk  factor 
returns for selected issuer-based risk factors, such as equity price 
and  credit  spreads,  are  decomposed  into  systematic  and 
residual, 
issuer-specific  components  using  a  factor  model 
approach. Systematic returns are based on historical simulation, 
and residual returns are based on a Monte Carlo simulation. The 
VaR model profit and loss distribution is derived from the sum of 
the  systematic  and  residual  returns  in  such  a  way  that  we 
consistently  capture  systematic  and  residual  risk.  Correlations 
among  risk  factors  are  implicitly  captured  via  the  historical 
simulation  approach.  In  modeling  the  risk  factor  returns,  we 
consider the stationarity properties of the historical time series of 
risk factor changes. Depending on the stationarity properties of 
the  risk  factors  within  a  given  risk  factor  class,  we  choose  to 
model  the  risk  factor  returns  using  absolute  returns  or 
logarithmic  returns.  The  risk  factor  return  distributions  are 
updated on a fortnightly basis.

Although  our  VaR  model  does  not  have  full  revaluation 
capability, we source full revaluation grids and sensitivities from 
our  front-office  systems,  enabling  us  to  capture  material  non-
linear profit or loss effects.

We  use  a  single  VaR  model  for  both  internal  management 
purposes  and  determining  market  risk  risk-weighted  assets 
(RWA),  although  we  consider  different  confidence  levels  and 
time  horizons.  For  internal  management  purposes,  we  establish 
risk  limits  and  measure  exposures  using  VaR  at  the  95% 
confidence  level  with  a  one-day  holding  period,  aligned  to  the 
way we consider the risks associated with our trading activities. 
The  regulatory  measure  of  market  risk  used  to  underpin  the 
market  risk  capital  requirement  under  Basel  III  requires  a 
measure  equivalent  to  a  99%  confidence  level  using  a  10-day 
holding  period.  In  the  calculation  of  a  10-day  holding  period 
VaR,  we  employ  10-day  risk  factor  returns,  whereby  all 
observations are equally weighted.

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population within regulatory VaR meets regulatory requirements 
for  inclusion  in  regulatory  VaR.  Management  VaR  includes  a 
broader  population  of  positions.  For  example,  regulatory  VaR 
excludes the credit spread risks from the securitization portfolio, 
which are treated instead under the securitization approach for 
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Risk, treasury and capital management
Risk management and control

We also use stressed VaR (SVaR) for the calculation of market risk 
RWA.  SVaR  adopts  broadly  the  same  methodology  as  regulatory 
VaR  and  is  calculated  using  the  same  population,  holding  period 
(10-day)  and  confidence  level  (99%).  However,  unlike  regulatory 
VaR, the historical data set for SVaR is not limited to five years, but 
spans  the  time  period  from  1  January  2007  to  the  present.  In 
deriving SVaR, we search for the largest 10-day holding period VaR 
for  the  current  Group  portfolio  across  all  one-year  look-back 
windows  that  fall  into  the  interval  from  1  January  2007  to  the 
present. SVaR is computed weekly. (cid:3)

→ Refer to the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 

disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information 

on the regulatory capital calculation under the advanced 

internal ratings-based approach

Management VaR for the period
The  tables  below  show  minimum,  maximum,  average  and 
period-end management VaR by business division and Corporate 
Center  unit,  and  by  general  market  risk  type.  We  continued  to 
manage  management  VaR  at  low  levels  with  average  VaR 
increasing slightly to USD 12 million from USD 11 million in the 
previous year.

Audited | 
Management value-at-risk (1-day, 95% confidence, 5 years of historical data) by business division and Corporate 
Center unit and general market risk type1

FFor the year ended 31.12.18

USD million

TTotal management VaR, Group

Global Wealth Management
Personal & Corporate Banking
Asset Management
Investment Bank
CC – Services
CC – Group ALM
CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio
Diversification effect2,3

USD million

MMin.

  5

  0
  0
  0
  4
  0
  3
  2

Min.

MMax.

AAverage

  26

  2
  0
  0
  25
  0
  6
  3

331.12.18
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  1
  0
  0
  10
  0
  6
  2
  (7)

  12

  1
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  11
  0
  4
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rates
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exchange
  1
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  3
  6

CCommodities
  1
  4
  2
  2

  1
  0
  0
  6
  0
  4
  2
  (5)

  2
  0
  0
  6
  0
  1
  1
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  0
  0
  3
  0
  1
  0
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  0
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Max.

Average

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 0
Global Wealth Management
 0
Personal & Corporate Banking
 0
Asset Management
 2
Investment Bank
 0
CC – Services
 0
CC – Group ALM
 0
CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio
Diversification effect2,3
 0
11 Statistics at individual levels may not be summed to deduce the corresponding aggregate figures. The minima and maxima for each level may well occur on different days, and likewise, the VaR for each business 
line or risk type, being driven by the extreme loss tail of the corresponding distribution of simulated profits and losses for that business line or risk type, may well be driven by different days in the historical time 
series, rendering invalid the simple summation of figures to arrive at the aggregate total.     2 Difference between the sum of the standalone VaR for the business divisions and Corporate Center units and the VaR 
for the Group as a whole.    3 As the minimum and maximum occur on different days for different business divisions and Corporate Center, it is not meaningful to calculate a portfolio diversification effect.                  
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Equity
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exchange
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VaR limitations
Audited  |  Actual  realized  market  risk  losses  may  differ  from  those 
implied by our VaR for a variety of reasons.
– The  VaR  measure  is  calibrated  to  a  specified  level  of 
confidence and may not indicate potential losses beyond this 
confidence level.

– The  one-day  time  horizon  used  for  VaR  for 

internal 
management  purposes,  or  10-day  in  the  case  of  the 
regulatory VaR measure, may not fully capture the market risk 
of positions that cannot be closed out or hedged within the 
specified period.

– In  certain  cases,  VaR  calculations  approximate  the  effect  of 
changes  in  risk  factors  on  the  values  of  positions  and 
portfolios.  This  may  happen  because  the  number  of  risk 
factors included in the VaR model is necessarily limited. 

– The  effect  of  extreme  market  movements  is  subject  to 
estimation  errors,  which  may  result  from  non-linear  risk 
sensitivities,  as  well  as  the  potential  for  actual  volatility  and 
correlation  levels  to  differ  from  assumptions  implicit  in  the 
VaR calculations.

– The use of a five-year window means that sudden increases in 
market  volatility  will  tend  not  to  increase  VaR  as  quickly  as 
the  use  of  shorter  historical  observation  periods,  but  the 
increase  will  affect  our  VaR  for  a  longer  period  of  time. 
Similarly, following a period of increased volatility, as markets 
stabilize, VaR predictions will remain more conservative for a 
period  of  time  influenced  by  the  length  of  the  historical 
observation period. 

SVaR  is  subject  to  the  same  limitations  as  noted  for  VaR 
above,  but  the  use  of  one-year  data  sets  avoids  the  smoothing 
effect of the five-year data set used for VaR, and the absence of 
the  five-year  window  provides  for  a  longer  history  of  potential 

loss  events.  Therefore,  although  the  significant  period  of  stress 
during  the  financial  crisis  of  2007–2009  is  no  longer  contained 
in  the  historical  five-year  period  used  for  management  and 
regulatory  VaR,  SVaR  will  continue  to  use  this  data.  This 
approach  is  intended  to  reduce  the  procyclicality  of  the 
regulatory capital requirements for market risks.

We  recognize  that  no  single  measure  may  encompass  the 
entirety  of  risks  associated  with  a  position  or  portfolio. 
Consequently,  we  employ  a  suite  of  various  metrics  with  both 
overlapping and complementary characteristics in order to create 
a holistic framework that seeks to ensure material completeness 
of risk identification and measurement. As a statistical aggregate 
risk  measure,  VaR  supplements  our  liquidity-adjusted  stress  and 
comprehensive stress testing frameworks.

We also have a framework to identify and quantify potential 
risks that are not fully captured by our VaR model. We refer to 
these  risks  as  risks-not-in-VaR.  This  framework  is  used  to 
underpin these potential risks with regulatory capital, calculated 
as a multiple of regulatory VaR and stressed VaR. (cid:3)

Backtesting of VaR
VaR backtesting is a performance measurement process in which 
the  1-day  VaR  prediction  is  compared  with  the  realized  1-day 
profit  &  loss  (P&L).  We  compute  backtesting  VaR  using  a  99% 
confidence level and one-day holding period for the population 
included  within  regulatory  VaR.  Since  99%  VaR  at  UBS  is 
defined as a risk measure that operates on the lower tail of the 
P&L  distribution,  99%  backtesting  VaR  is  a  negative  number. 
Backtesting  revenues  exclude  non-trading  revenues,  such  as 
valuation  reserves,  fees  and  commissions  and  revenues  from 
intraday  trading,  to  provide  for  a  like-for-like  comparison.  A 
backtesting  exception  occurs  when  backtesting  revenues  are 
lower than the previous day’s backtesting VaR.

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VaR model confirmation
In addition to backtesting performed for regulatory purposes as 
described above, we also conduct extended backtesting for our 
internal  model  confirmation  purposes.  This  includes  observing 
model  performance  across  the  entire  profit  or  loss  distribution, 
not  just  the  tails,  and  at  multiple  levels  within  the  business 
division and Corporate Center unit hierarchies.

→ Refer to “Risk measurement” in this section for more 

information on our approach to model confirmation procedures

VaR model developments in 2018
Audited | We did not make any material changes to the VaR model 
in 2018. (cid:3)

Future market risk-related regulatory capital developments 
In  January  2019,  the  Basel  Committee  on  Banking  Supervision 
published  the  final  rules  on  the  minimum  capital  requirements 
for  market  risk  (the  Fundamental  Review  of  the  Trading  Book). 
The  new  accord  will  come  into  effect  starting  1  January  2022. 
The  extension  aligns  implementation  with  the  Basel  III  revisions 
to  credit  risk  and  operational  risk  and  recognizes  that  some  of 
the market risk-related rules are still being finalized by the Basel 
Committee. 

Key  elements  of  the  revised  market  risk  framework  include: 
(i)  changes  to  the  internal  model-based  approach,  including 
changes  to  the  model  approval  and  performance  measurement 
process; (ii) changes to the standardized approach with the aim 
of  it  being  a  credible  fallback  method  for  an  internal  model-
based  approach;  and  (iii)  a  revised  boundary  between  trading 
book  and  banking  book.  UBS  maintains  a  close  dialog  with 
FINMA  to  discuss  in  more  detail  the  implementation  objectives 
and  to  ensure  a  smooth  transition  of  the  capital  regime  for 
market risk.

→ Refer to “Capital management objectives, planning and 

activities” in the “Capital management” section of this report 

for more information on the development of RWA

→ Refer to “Risk measurement” in this section for more 

information on our approach to model confirmation procedures

→ Refer to the “Regulatory and legal developments” and “Risk 

factors” sections of this report for more information

Risk, treasury and capital management
Risk management and control

Statistically, given the confidence level of 99%, two or three 
backtesting  exceptions  per  year  can  be  expected.  More  than 
four  exceptions  could  indicate  that  the  VaR  model  is  not 
performing  appropriately,  as  could  too  few  exceptions  over  a 
prolonged  period  of  time.  However,  as  noted  in  the  VaR 
limitations  above,  a  sudden  increase  or  decrease  in  market 
volatility relative to the five-year window could lead to a higher 
or  lower  number  of  exceptions,  respectively.  Accordingly, 
Group-level  backtesting  exceptions  are  investigated,  as  are 
exceptional  positive  backtesting  revenues,  with  results  being 
reported  to  senior  business  management,  the  Group  Chief  Risk 
Officer  and  the  Chief  Risk  Officer  Market  &  Treasury  Risk. 
Backtesting exceptions are also reported to internal and external 
auditors and to the relevant regulators.

The “Group: development of regulatory backtesting revenues 
and  actual  trading  revenues  against  backtesting  VaR”  chart  on 
the  previous  page  shows  the  12-month  development  of 
backtesting  VaR  against  the  Group’s  backtesting  revenues  and 
actual  trading  revenues  for  2018.  The  chart  shows  both  the 
99% and the 1% backtesting VaR. The asymmetry between the 
negative and positive tails is due to the long gamma risk profile 
that has been run historically in the Investment Bank.

The  actual 

trading 
backtesting revenues, intraday revenues.

revenues 

include, 

in  addition 

to 

The  number  of  negative  backtesting  exceptions  within  a 
250-business-day  window  increased  from  one  to  two  by  the 
end of the year. The FINMA VaR multiplier for market risk RWA 
remained unchanged at 3.0 as of 31 December 2018.

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Interest rate risk in the banking book

Sources of interest rate risk in the banking book
Audited | Interest rate risk in the banking book arises from balance 
sheet  positions  such  as  Loans,  Financial  assets  at  fair  value  not 
held  for  trading,  Financial  assets  measured  at  amortized  cost, 
Financial  assets  measured  at 
through  other 
comprehensive  income  (OCI),  Customer  deposits,  Debt  issued 
measured  at  amortized  cost,  and  derivatives,  including  those 
used for cash flow hedge accounting purposes. These positions 
may  affect  OCI  or  the  income  statement,  depending  on  their 
accounting treatment.

fair  value 

Our  largest  banking  book  interest  rate  exposures  arise  from 
client  deposits  and 
in  Global  Wealth 
lending  products 
Management  and  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking.  For  Global 
Wealth  Management  and  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking,  the 
inherent  interest  rate  risks  are  transferred  either  by  means  of 
back-to-back  transactions  or,  in  the  case  of  products  with  no 
contractual  maturity  date  or  direct  market-linked  rate,  by 
replicating  portfolios 
into 
Corporate Center – Group ALM, which manages the risks on an 
integrated  basis,  allowing  for  netting  interest  rate  risks  across 
different  sources.  Any  residual  interest  rate  risks  in  Global 
Wealth Management and Personal & Corporate Banking that are 
not transferred to Corporate Center – Group ALM are managed 
locally and are subject to independent monitoring and control by 
local risk control units as well as centrally by Market & Treasury 
Risk  Control.  To  manage  the  interest  rate  risk  centrally, 

the  originating  business 

from 

items  with 

Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM  uses  derivative  instruments, 
most of which are in designated hedge accounting relationships. 
A  significant  amount  of  interest  rate  risk  also  arises  from 
Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM  financing  and 
investing 
activities,  such  as  the  investment  and  refinancing  of  non-
indefinite 
monetary  corporate  balance  sheet 
maturities,  including  equity,  goodwill  and  real  estate.  For  these 
items, senior management has defined specific target durations 
as  a  basis  for  our  funding  and  investment  activities,  as 
applicable.  These  targets  are  defined  by  replication  portfolios, 
which  establish  rolling  benchmarks  to  execute  against.  As  of 
31  December  2018,  the  target  replication  portfolios  for  equity, 
goodwill and real estate were defined as follows: in Swiss francs 
with an average duration of approximately three and a half years 
and fair value sensitivity of USD 4 million per basis point; in US 
dollars  with  an  average  duration  of  approximately  four  and  a 
half  years  and  a  sensitivity  of  USD 13  million  per  basis  point. 
Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM  also  maintains  a  portfolio  of 
debt  investments  as  part  of  its  management  of  the  Group’s 
liquidity needs.

Banking  book  interest  rate  exposure  in  the  Investment  Bank 
arises  predominantly  from  the  structured  financing  business 
within  Corporate  Client  Solutions,  where  transactions  are 
subject to approval on a case-by-case basis.

Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio  assets, 
primarily debt securities classified as Financial assets at fair value 
not  held  for  trading,  also  give  rise  to  non-trading  interest  rate 
risk. (cid:3)

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Effect of interest rate changes on shareholders’ equity and 
CET1 capital
The “Accounting and capital effect of changes in interest rates” 
table  below 
illustrates  the  accounting  and  CET1  capital 
treatment of gains and losses resulting from changes in interest 
rates.  For  instruments  held  at  fair  value,  a  change  in  interest 
rates  results  in  an  immediate  fair  value  gain  or  loss  recognized 
either  in  the  income  statement  or  through  OCI.  For  assets  and 
liabilities measured at amortized cost, a change in interest rates 
does  not  result  in  a  change  in  the  carrying  amount  of  the 
instruments,  but  could  affect  the  amount  of  interest  income  or 
expense recognized over time in the income statement. 

Typically,  increases  in  interest  rates  would  lead  to  an 
immediate reduction in the value of our long-term assets held 
at  fair  value,  but  we  would  expect  this  to  be  offset  over  time 
through  higher  net  interest  income  (NII)  on  our  core  banking 
products. 

In  addition  to  the  differing  accounting  treatments,  our 
banking  book  positions  have  different  sensitivities  to  different 
points  on  yield  curves.  For  example,  our  portfolios  of  debt 
securities, whether measured at amortized cost or at fair value, 
and  interest  rate  swaps,  whether  designated  as  cash  flow 
hedges  or  transacted  as  economic  hedges,  on  the  whole,  are 
more  sensitive  to  changes  in  longer-duration  interest  rates, 
whereas  our  deposits  and  a  significant  portion  of  our  loans 

Accounting and capital effect of changes in interest rates1

contributing to NII are more sensitive to short-term rates. These 
factors are important as yield curves may not shift on a parallel 
basis  and  could,  for  example,  exhibit  an  initial  steepening, 
followed by a flattening over time.

By  virtue  of  the  accounting  treatment  and  yield  curve 
sensitivities  outlined  above,  in  a  rising  rate  scenario  we  would 
expect to recognize an initial decrease in shareholders’ equity as 
a  result  of  fair  value  losses  recognized  in  OCI.  This  would  be 
compensated  over  time  by  increased  NII  as  increases  in  interest 
rates affect the shorter end of the yield curve in particular. The 
effect on CET1 capital would be less pronounced, as gains and 
losses on interest rate swaps measured as cash flow hedges are 
not recognized for regulatory capital purposes. Fair value losses 
on instruments designated at fair value are expected to be offset 
by economic hedges.

We subject the interest rate-sensitive banking book exposures 
to a suite of interest rate scenarios in order to assess the effect 
on expected NII over a one-year time horizon assuming constant 
business  volumes.  The  scenario  assessment  also  includes  the 
estimated effect through OCI on shareholders’ equity and CET1 
capital  from  pension  fund  assets  and  liabilities.  While  certain 
standard  scenarios,  such  as  a  parallel  rise  in  all  yield  curves  of 
100 basis points, are retained and regularly used, other scenarios 
are adopted as a function of changing market conditions. 

RRecognition

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CCET1 capital

Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

Derivatives transacted as economic hedges

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

Loans and deposits at amortized cost3

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Immediate

Gradual

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OCI

Income statement

OCI2

Income statement

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Immediate

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Gains
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Other financial assets at amortized cost3
11 Refer to the “Reconciliation of IFRS equity to Swiss SRB common equity tier 1 capital” table in the “Capital management” section of this report for more information on the differences between shareholders’ 
equity and CET1 capital.     2 Excluding hedge ineffectiveness that is recognized in the income statement in accordance with IFRS.     3 For fixed-rate financial instruments, changes in interest rates affect the income 
statement when these instruments roll over and reprice.  

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At  the  end  of  2018,  the  following  scenarios  were  analyzed  in 
detail:
– Negative Interest Rates: Yield curves drop 100 basis points in 
parallel with no zero-floor applied and therefore can become 
negative, or more negative. 

– Rates Bull Flattener: Yield curves across all currencies undergo 
a  sharp  decrease  for  long  tenors,  with  a  modest  decrease  in 
the short end of the curve: -70 basis points for tenors up to 3 
months, -100 basis points for the 3-year tenor and -130 basis 
points for +10-year tenors.

– Rates  Bull  Steepener:  Yield  curves  across  all  currencies 
undergo  a  sharp  decrease  for  short  tenors,  with  a  modest 
decrease  in  the  long  end  of  the  curve:  -130  basis  points  for 
tenors up to 3 months, -100 basis points for the 3-year tenor 
and -70 basis points for +10-year tenors.

– Rates  Bear  Steepener:  Yield  curves  across  all  currencies 
undergo  a  sharp  increase  for  long  tenors,  with  a  modest 
increase  in  the  short  end  of  the  curve:  +70  basis  points  for 
tenors up to 3 months, +100 basis points for the 3-year tenor 
and +130 basis points for +10-year tenors. 

– Rates  Bear  Flattener:  Yield  curves  across  all  currencies 
undergo  a  sharp  increase  for  short  tenors,  with  a  modest 
increase  in  the  long  end  of  the  curve:  +130  basis  points  for 
tenors up to 3 months, +100 basis points for the 3-year tenor 
and +70 basis points for +10-year tenors. 

– Parallel  +100  basis  points:  All  yield  curves  rise  100  basis 

points in parallel.

– Constant Rates: All rates stay at current levels.

With 

the  exception  of 

the  Constant  Rates  scenario, 
immediately  after  the  shock,  interest  rates  evolve  according  to 
market-implied forward rates of that scenario. 

The  results  are  compared  with  a  baseline  NII,  which  is 
calculated  assuming  that  interest  rates  in  all  currencies  develop 
according  to  their  market-implied  forward  rates  and  under  the 
assumption  of  constant  business  volumes  and  no  specific 
management actions. Over a one-year horizon, the most adverse 
scenario is the Rates Bull Steepener, resulting in a deterioration 
in  Baseline  NII  of  approximately  6%,  while  the  most  beneficial 
scenario  is  the  Rates  Bear  Flattener  which  would  lead  to  an 
improvement  in  Baseline  NII  of  approximately  11%.  In  addition 
to the above scenario analysis, we also monitor the sensitivity of 
the  NII  to  immediate  parallel  shocks  of  –200  and  +200  basis 
points against the defined thresholds, under the assumption of a 
constant balance sheet volume and structure.

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As  of  31  December  2018,  the  baseline  NII  would  have  been 
approximately  13%  lower  under  a  parallel  shock  of  –200  basis 
points,  whereas  under  a  parallel  +200-basis-point  shock,  the 
baseline NII would have been approximately 24% higher.

To  shelter  the  level  of  our  NII  from  the  persistently  low  and 
negative  interest  rate  environment  in  Swiss  francs  in  particular, 
we  rely  on  the  self-funding  of  our  lending  businesses  through 
our deposit base in Global Wealth Management and Personal & 
Corporate  Banking,  along  with  appropriate  additional 
adjustments  to  our  interest  rate-linked  product  pricing.  Should 
we lose this equilibrium on the balance sheet, for example, due 
to  unattractive  pricing  relative  to  our  peers  for  either  our 
mortgages or deposits, this could lead to a decrease in our NII in 
a persistently low and negative interest rate environment. As we 
assume constant business volumes, these risks do not appear in 
the aforementioned interest rate scenarios.

low  and  negative 

Moreover,  should  the 

interest  rate 
environment  persist  or  worsen,  this  could  lead  to  additional 
pressure  on  our  NII  and  we  could  face  additional  costs  for 
holding  our  Swiss  franc  high-quality  liquid  asset  portfolio.  A 
reduction  of  the  Swiss  National  Bank’s  deposit  exemption 
threshold  for  banks  would  also  lead  to  increased  costs  that  we 
might not be able to offset, for example, by passing on some of 
the  costs  to  our  depositors.  Should  euro  interest  rates  also 
decline  significantly  further  into  negative  territory,  this  could 
likewise  increase  our  liquidity  costs  and  put  our  NII  generated 
from  euro-denominated  loans  and  deposits  at  risk  of  volume 
imbalances.  Depending  on  the  overall  economic  and  market 
environment, sustained and significant negative rates could also 
lead  to  our  Global  Wealth  Management  and  Personal  & 
Corporate Banking clients paying down their loans together with 
reducing  any  excess  cash  they  hold  with  us  as  deposits.  This 
would reduce the underlying business volume and lower our NII 
accordingly. 

A  net  decrease  in  deposits  would  require  replacement 
funding  at  a  potential  relative  cost  increase  that  would  depend 
on  various  factors,  including  the  term  and  nature  of  the 
replacement  funding,  whether  such  funding  is  raised  in  the 
wholesale  markets  or  from  swapping  with  available  funding 
denominated 
the  other  hand, 
imbalances  leading  to  an  excess  deposit  position  could  require 
additional investments at negative yields, which we might not be 
able  to  compensate  for  sufficiently  as  a  result  of  our  excess 
deposit balance charging mechanisms.

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Interest rate risk sensitivity to parallel shifts in yield curves
Audited | Interest rate risk in the banking book is not underpinned 
for capital purposes, but is subject to a regulatory threshold. As 
of 31 December 2018, the economic-value effect of an adverse 
parallel  shift  in  interest  rates  of  ±200  basis  points  on  our 
banking book interest rate risk exposures was significantly below 
both 
threshold  of  20%  of  eligible  capital 
recommended  by  regulators  and  the  new  threshold  of  15%  of 
tier 1 capital applicable as of 2019.

the  current 

The  interest  rate  risk  sensitivity  figures  presented  in  the 
“Interest rate sensitivity – banking book” table on the next page 
represent the effect of +1-, ±100- and ±200-basis-point parallel 
moves  in  yield  curves  on  present  values  of  future  cash  flows, 
irrespective  of  accounting  treatment.  In  the  prevailing  negative 
interest rate environment for the Swiss franc in particular, and to 
a lesser extent for the euro and the Japanese yen, interest rates 
for  Global  Wealth  Management  and  Personal  &  Corporate 
Banking  client  transactions  are  generally  floored  at  0%. 
Accordingly, for the purpose of this disclosure table, downward 
moves  of  100  /  200  basis  points  are  floored  to  ensure  that  the 
resulting  shocked  interest  rates  do  not  turn  negative.  The 
flooring results in non-linear sensitivity behavior.

The sensitivity of the banking book to rising rates was positive 
USD 1.0 million per basis point compared with approximately nil 
at  prior  year-end.  This  was  mainly  due  to  changes  in  the  US 
dollar sensitivity. In the third quarter of 2018, we implemented a 
transfer  process  of  the  interest  rate  risk  from  Global  Wealth 
Management  Region  Americas  to  Corporate  Center  –  Group 
ALM,  and  adopted  a  replication  model  for  the  non-maturing 
deposits  held  in  the  US.  This  decreased  the  exposure  to  rising 
rates in Global Wealth Management to negative USD 0.1 million 
per basis point from negative USD 1.8 million per basis point.

The sensitivity of the banking book to rising rates includes the 
interest rate sensitivities arising from debt investments classified 
as  Financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value  through  OCI.  The 
sensitivity of these positions to a 1-basis-point parallel increase in 
the  yields  of  the  respective  instruments  was  approximately 
negative USD 2 million, unchanged from the prior year. 

The sensitivity of the banking book to rising interest rates also 
includes interest rate sensitivities arising from interest rate swaps 
designated  in  cash  flow  hedges.  Fair  value  gains  or  losses 
associated  with  the  effective  portion  of  these  hedges  are 
recognized  directly  in  other  comprehensive  income  within 
equity.  When  the  hedged  forecast  cash  flows  affect  profit  or 
loss,  the  associated  gains  or  losses  on  the  hedging  derivatives 
are reclassified from other comprehensive income (OCI) to profit 
or  loss.  These  swaps  are  predominantly  denominated  in  US 
dollars, euros and Swiss francs. A 1-basis-point parallel increase 
of  underlying  LIBOR  curves  would  have  decreased  OCI  by 
approximately USD 22 million, excluding adjustments for tax. (cid:3)

→ Refer to “Note 14 Financial assets measured at fair value 

through other comprehensive income” in the “Consolidated 

financial statements” section of this report for more 

information

→ Refer to the “Group performance” section of this report for 
more information on sensitivity to interest rate movements

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Interest rate sensitivity – banking book1

USD million

CHF

EUR

GBP

USD

Other

TTotal effect on fair value of interest rate-sensitive banking book positions

of which: Global Wealth Management

of which: Investment Bank

of which: CC – Group ALM

of which: CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio

USD million

CHF

EUR

GBP

USD

Other

TTotal effect on fair value of interest rate-sensitive banking book positions

of which: Global Wealth Management

of which: Investment Bank

of which: CC – Group ALM

of which: CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio

––200 bps

––100 bps

++1 bp

++100 bps

++200 bps

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  (8.5)

  (167.9)

  (88.2)

  (355.3)

  8.8

  (611.1)

  30.5

  18.1

  (573.0)

  (89.5)

  (8.5)

  (141.3)

  (56.0)

  (96.5)

  3.7

  (298.5)

  15.0

  9.7

  (280.6)

  (44.1)

  0.8

  0.1

  0.1

  0.0

  0.1

  1.0

  (0.1)

  (0.1)

  0.9

  0.4

  78.6

  6.9

  11.1

  (73.6)

  10.4

  33.4

  (14.4)

  (8.1)

  18.8

  39.6

  158.6

  15.6

  20.5

  (202.3)

  21.3

  13.6

  (28.3)

  (17.1)

  (9.9)

  73.7

–200 bps

–100 bps

+1 bp

+100 bps

+200 bps

31.12.17

 (32.7)

 (145.8)

 (59.1)

 27.3

 4.4

 (205.8)

 148.4

 33.8

 (279.6)

 (108.9)

 (32.7)

 (92.9)

 (56.8)

 14.8

 0.8

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 60.5

 18.8

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 (53.4)

 1.0

 0.2

 0.1

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 0.1

 0.0

 (1.8)

 (0.2)

 1.5

 0.5

 100.2

 15.6

 11.5

 (138.5)

 5.2

 (6.1)

 (179.9)

 (15.8)

 142.3

 47.8

 196.2

 31.9

 21.8

 (287.8)

 10.7

 (27.3)

 (371.3)

 (31.6)

 287.2

 89.6

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11  In  the  prevailing  negative  interest  rate  environment  for  the  Swiss  franc  in  particular,  and  to  a  lesser  extent  for  the  euro,  interest  rates  for  Global  Wealth  Management  (excluding  Americas)  and  Personal  & 
Corporate Banking client transactions are generally floored at non-negative levels. Accordingly, for the purpose of this disclosure table, downward moves of 100 / 200 basis points are floored to ensure that the 
resulting shocked interest rates do not turn negative. The flooring results in non-linear sensitivity behavior.

(cid:3)

Other market risk exposures

Own credit
We  are  exposed  to  changes  in  UBS’s  own  credit  that  are 
reflected in the valuation of financial liabilities designated at fair 
value  when  UBS’s  own  credit  risk  would  be  considered  by 
market  participants.  We  also  estimate  debit  valuation 
adjustments (DVA) to incorporate own credit in the valuation of 
derivatives. 

→ Refer to “Note 24 Fair value measurement” in the “Consolidated 

financial statements” section of this report for more 

information on own credit

Structural foreign exchange risk
Upon  consolidation,  assets  and 
in  foreign 
operations  are  translated  into  US  dollars  at  the  closing  foreign 
exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Value changes (in US 
dollars)  of  non-US  dollar  assets  or  liabilities  due  to  foreign 
exchange movements are recognized in OCI and therefore affect 
shareholders’ equity and CET1 capital.

liabilities  held 

Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM  employs  strategies  to 
manage  this  foreign  currency  exposure,  including  matched 
funding of assets and liabilities and net investment hedging.

→ Refer to the “Treasury management” section of this report for 
more information on our exposure to and management of 

structural foreign exchange risk

→ Refer to “Note 11 Derivative instruments” in the “Consolidated 

financial statements” section of this report for more 

information on our hedges of net investments in foreign 

operations

Equity investments
Audited  |  Under  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS) 
effective  on  31  December  2018,  equity  investments  not  in  the 
trading  book  may  be  classified  as  Financial  assets  at  fair  value 
not held for trading or Investments in associates.

We  make  direct  investments  in  a  variety  of  entities  and  buy 
equity  holdings  in  both  listed  and  unlisted  companies  for  a 
variety of purposes. This includes investments such as exchange 
and  clearing  house  memberships  held  to  support  our  business 
activities.  We  may  also  make  investments  in  funds  that  we 
manage  in  order  to  fund  or  seed  them  at  inception  or  to 
demonstrate that our interests align with those of investors. We 
also  buy,  and  are  sometimes  required  by  agreement  to  buy, 
securities and units from funds that we have sold to clients.

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Risk management and control

The fair value of equity investments tends to be influenced by 
factors specific to the individual investments. Equity investments 
are generally intended to be held for the medium or long term 
and  may  be  subject  to  lock-up  agreements.  For  these  reasons, 
we generally do not control these exposures by using the market 
risk measures applied to trading activities. However, such equity 
investments  are  subject  to  a  different  range  of  controls, 
including  preapproval  of  new 
investments  by  business 
management  and  Risk  Control,  portfolio  and  concentration 
to  senior 
limits,  and 
management.  They  are  also  included  in  our  Group-wide 
statistical  and  stress  testing  metrics,  which  flow  into  our  risk 
appetite framework.

regular  monitoring  and 

reporting 

As of 31 December 2018, we held equity investments totaling 
USD 2.5  billion,  of  which  USD 1.4  billion  were  classified  as 
Financial  assets  at  fair  value  not  held  for  trading  and  USD 1.1 
billion as Investments in associates. This was broadly unchanged 
from the prior year. (cid:3)

→ Refer to “Note 24 Fair value measurement” and “Note 31 

Interests in subsidiaries and other entities” in the “Consolidated 

financial statements” section of this report for more 

information

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 

the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information on the classification of financial 

instruments

Debt investments
Audited  |  Debt  investments  classified  as  Financial  assets  measured 
at  fair  value  through  OCI  as  of  31  December  2018  were 
measured  at  fair  value  with  changes  in  fair  value  recorded 
through  Equity,  and  can  broadly  be  categorized  as  money 
market  instruments  and  debt  securities  primarily  held  for 
statutory, regulatory or liquidity reasons.

The  risk  control  framework  applied  to  debt  instruments 
classified as Financial assets measured at fair value through OCI 
depends  on  the  nature  of  the  instruments  and  the  purpose  for 
which we hold them. Our exposures may be included in market 
risk  limits  or  be  subject  to  specific  monitoring  and  interest  rate 
sensitivity  analysis.  They  are  also  included  in  our  Group-wide 
statistical  and  stress  testing  metrics,  which  flow  into  our  risk 
appetite framework. 

Debt  instruments  classified  as  Financial  assets  measured  at 
fair  value  through  OCI  had  a  fair  value  of  USD 6.7  billion  as  of 
31 December  2018  compared  with  USD 8.1  billion  as  of 
31 December 2017. (cid:3)

→ Refer to “Note 24 Fair value measurement” in the “Consolidated 

financial statements” section of this report for more 

information

→ Refer to “Interest rate risk sensitivity to parallel shifts in yield 

curves” in this section for more information

Pension risk
We  provide  a  number  of  pension  plans  for  past  and  current 
employees,  some  of  which  are  classified  as  defined  benefit 
pension plans under IFRS. These defined benefit plans can have 
a material effect on our IFRS equity and CET1 capital.

In  order  to  meet  the  expected  future  benefit  payments,  the 
plans  invest  employee  and  employer  contributions  in  various 
asset  classes.  The  funded  status  of  the  plan  is  the  difference 
between the fair value of these assets and the present value of 
the expected future benefit payments to plan members, i.e., the 
defined benefit obligation.

Pension  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  funded  status  of  defined 
benefit  plans  might  decrease,  negatively  affecting  our  IFRS 
equity and / or our CET1 capital. This can arise from a fall in the 
plan  assets’  value  or  in  the  investment  returns,  an  increase  in 
defined benefit obligations, or a combination of these.

Important  risk  factors  affecting  the  fair  value  of  the  plan 
assets  are,  among  other  things,  equity  market  returns,  interest 
rates,  bond  yields  and  real  estate  prices.  Important  risk  factors 
affecting  the  present  value  of  the  expected  future  benefit 
payments include high-grade bond yields, interest rates, inflation 
rates and life expectancy.

Pension  risk  is  included  in  our  Group-wide  statistical  and 
stress  testing  metrics,  which  flow  into  our  risk  appetite 
framework.  The  potential  effects  are  thus  captured  in  the 
calculation of our post-stress CET1 capital ratio.

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” 
and “Note 29 Pension and other post-employment benefit 

plans” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this 

report for more information on defined benefit plans

UBS own share exposure
Group  Treasury  holds  UBS  Group  AG  shares  to  hedge  future 
share  delivery  obligations  related  to  employee  share-based 
compensation  and  participation  plans. 
the 
Investment Bank holds a very limited number of UBS Group AG 
shares, primarily in its capacity as a market-maker in UBS Group 
AG  shares  and  related  derivatives  and  to  hedge  certain  issued 
structured debt instruments.

In  addition, 

We  began  a  share  repurchase  program  in  March  2018.  We 
may  repurchase  up  to  an  aggregate  of  CHF 2  billion  of  UBS 
Group  AG  shares  until  March  2021  under  the  repurchase 
program in accordance with Swiss regulations. During 2018, we 
acquired  shares  for  aggregate  consideration  of  CHF 750  million 
(USD 762 million). Consistent with our capital returns policy, we 
intend  to  establish  an  additional  share  repurchase  program 
when we have completed the current program. Shares acquired 
through  the  share  repurchase  program  are  purchased  for  the 
purpose  of  capital  reduction.  Until  the  shareholders  of  UBS 
Group AG approve cancelation of the shares, shares acquired in 
the repurchase program will be held in Group Treasury.

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 

→ Refer to “UBS shares” in the “Capital management” section of 

the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

this report for more information 

for more information on the classification of financial 

instruments

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Country risk

Country risk framework

Country risk includes all country-specific events that occur within 
a  sovereign’s  jurisdiction  and  may  lead  to  an  impairment  of 
UBS’s  exposures.  Country  risk  may  take  the  form  of  sovereign 
risk, which refers to the ability and willingness of a government 
to  honor  its  financial  commitments;  transfer  risk,  which  would 
arise  if  an  issuer  or  counterparty  could  not  acquire  foreign 
currencies following a moratorium of a central bank on foreign 
exchange transfers; or “other” country risk. “Other” country risk 
may manifest itself through increased and multiple counterparty 
and  issuer  default  risk  (systemic  risk)  on  the  one  hand,  and  on 
the other hand through events that may affect the standing of a 
country, such as adverse shocks affecting political stability or the 
legal  framework.  We  maintain  a  well-
institutional  and 
established risk control framework, through which we assess the 
risk profile of all countries where we have exposure.

We  attribute  to  each  foreign  country  a  sovereign  rating, 
which expresses the probability of the sovereign defaulting on its 
own  financial  obligations  in  foreign  currency.  Our  ratings  are 
expressed  by  statistically  derived  default  probabilities  as 
described under “Probability of default” in this section. Based on 
this internal analysis, we also define the probability of a transfer 
event  occurring  and  establish  rules  as  to  how  the  aspects  of 
“other” country risk should be incorporated into the analysis of 
the  counterparty  rating  of  entities  that  are  domiciled  in  the 
respective country.

Our  risk  exposure  to  foreign  countries  considers  the  credit 
ratings  assigned  to  those  countries.  A  country  risk  ceiling  (i.e., 
maximum  aggregate  exposure)  applies  to  our  exposures  to 
counterparties  or  issuers  of  securities  and  financial  investments 
in the respective foreign country. We may limit the extension of 
credit,  transactions  in  traded  products  or  positions  in  securities 
based  on  a  country  risk  ceiling,  even  if  our  exposure  to  a 
counterparty is otherwise acceptable.

For internal measurement and control of country risk, we also 
consider  the  financial  effect  of  market  disruptions  arising  prior 
to, during and after a country crisis. These may take the form of 
a severe deterioration in a country’s debt, equity or other asset 
markets, or a sharp depreciation of the currency. We use stress 
testing to assess the potential financial effect of a severe country 
or  sovereign  crisis.  This  involves  the  development  of  plausible 
stress scenarios for combined stress testing and the identification 

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of  countries  that  may  potentially  be  subject  to  a  crisis  event, 
determining  potential  losses  and  making  assumptions  about 
recovery  rates  depending  on  the  types  of  credit  transactions 
involved  and  their  economic 
importance  to  the  affected 
countries.

Our  exposures  to  market  risks  are  also  subject  to  regular 
stress tests that cover major global scenarios, which are used for 
combined stress testing as well, whereby we apply market shock 
factors  to  equity  indices,  interest  rates  and  currency  rates  in  all 
relevant  countries  and  consider  the  potential  liquidity  of  the 
instruments.

Country risk exposure

Country risk exposure measure
The  presentation  of  country  risk  follows  our  internal  risk  view, 
whereby  the  basis  for  measurement  of  exposures  depends  on 
the  product  category  into  which  we  have  classified  our 
exposures.  In  addition  to  the  classification  of  exposures  into 
banking products and traded products, as defined in “Credit risk 
profile of the Group” in this section, within trading inventory we 
classify  issuer  risk  on  securities  such  as  bonds  and  equities,  as 
well  as  the  risk  relating  to  the  underlying  reference  assets  for 
derivative  positions.  This 
linked  to  credit 
protection  we  buy  or  sell,  loan  or  security  underwriting 
commitments pending distribution and single-stock margin loans 
for syndication. 

includes  those 

As  we  manage  the  trading  inventory  on  a  net  basis,  we  net 
the value of long positions against short positions with the same 
underlying  issuer.  Net  exposures  are,  however,  floored  at  zero 
per  issuer  in  the  figures  presented  in  the  following  tables.  We 
therefore  do  not  recognize  the  potentially  offsetting  benefit  of 
certain hedges and short positions across issuers.

We  do  not  recognize  any  expected  recovery  values  when 
reporting  country  exposures  as  exposure  before  hedges,  except 
for  the  risk-reducing  effects  of  master  netting  agreements  and 
collateral  held  in  the  form  of  either  cash  or  portfolios  of 
diversified  marketable  securities,  which  we  deduct  from  the 
basic  positive  exposure  values.  Within  banking  products  and 
traded products, the risk-reducing effect of any credit protection 
is taken into account on a notional basis when determining the 
net of hedges exposures.

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Risk management and control

Country risk exposure allocation
In  general,  exposures  are  shown  against  the  country  of 
domicile  of  the  contractual  counterparty  or  the  issuer  of  the 
security.  For  some  counterparties  whose  economic  substance 
in terms of assets or source of revenues is primarily located in a 
different country, the exposure is allocated to the risk domicile 
of that issuer.

This is the case, for example, with legal entities incorporated 
in  financial  offshore  centers,  which  have  their  main  assets  and 
revenue  streams  outside  the  country  of  domicile.  The  same 
principle  applies  to  exposures  for  which  we  hold  third-party 
guarantees  or  collateral,  where  we  report  the  exposure  against 
the country of domicile of either the guarantor or the issuer of 
the  underlying  security,  or  against  the  country  where  pledged 
physical assets are located.

We  apply  a  specific  approach  for  banking  products 
exposures  to  branches  of  banks  that  are  located  in  a  country 
other than the legal entity’s domicile. In such cases, exposures 
are  recorded  in  full  against  the  country  of  domicile  of  the 
counterparty  and  additionally  in  full  against  the  country  in 
which the branch is located.

In  the  case  of  derivatives,  we  show  the  counterparty  risk 
associated with the positive replacement value (PRV) against the 
country  of  domicile  of  the  counterparty  (presented  within 
traded  products).  In  addition,  the  risk  associated  with  the 
instantaneous  fall  in  value  of  the  underlying  reference  asset  to 
zero  (assuming  no  recovery)  is  shown  against  the  country  of 
domicile  of  the  issuer  of  the  reference  asset  (presented  within 
trading inventory). This approach allows us to capture both the 
counterparty  and,  where  applicable,  issuer  elements  of  risk 
arising  from  derivatives  and  applies  comprehensively  for  all 
derivatives,  including  single-name  credit  default  swaps  (CDSs) 
and other credit derivatives.

As a basic example: if CDS protection for a notional value of 
100  bought  from  a  counterparty  domiciled  in  country  X 
referencing debt of an issuer domiciled in country Y has a PRV of 
20, we record (i) the fair value of the CDS (20) against country X 
(within  traded  products)  and  (ii)  the  hedge  benefit  (notional 
minus fair value) of the CDS (100 – 20 = 80) against country Y 
(within trading inventory). In the example of protection bought, 
the  80  hedge  benefit  would  offset  any  exposure  arising  from 
securities  held  and  issued  by  the  same  entity  as  the  reference 
asset,  floored  at  zero  per  issuer.  In  the  case  of  protection  sold, 
this  would  be  reflected  as  a  risk  exposure  of  80  in  addition  to 

any exposure arising from securities held and issued by the same 
entity  as  the  reference  asset.  In  the  case  of  derivatives 
referencing  a  basket  of  assets,  the  issuer  risk  against  each 
reference entity is calculated as the expected change in fair value 
of  the  derivative  given  an  instantaneous  fall  in  value  to  zero  of 
the  corresponding  reference  asset  (or  assets)  issued  by  that 
entity. Exposures are then aggregated by country across issuers, 
floored at zero per issuer.

Exposures to selected eurozone countries
Our exposure to peripheral European countries remains limited, 
but  we  nevertheless  remain  watchful  regarding  the  potential 
broader implications of adverse developments in the eurozone. 
As  noted  under  “Stress  testing”  in  this  section,  a  eurozone 
crisis remains a core part of the new binding Severe Eurozone 
Crisis  scenario  for  combined  stress  test  purposes,  making  it 
central  to  the  regular  monitoring  of  risk  exposure  against  the 
minimum capital, earnings and leverage ratio objectives in our 
risk appetite framework. 

The “Exposures to eurozone countries rated lower than AAA / 
Aaa by at least one major rating agency” table on the next page 
provides an overview of our exposures to such rated countries as 
of 31 December 2018. 

CDSs  are  primarily  bought  and  sold  in  relation  to  our 
trading businesses, but are also used to hedge parts of our risk 
exposure, including that related to certain eurozone countries. 
As of 31 December 2018, and not taking into account the risk-
reducing  effect  of  master  netting  agreements,  we  had 
purchased approximately USD 7 billion gross notional of single-
name  CDS  protection  on  issuers  domiciled  in  Greece,  Italy, 
Ireland,  Portugal  and  Spain  (GIIPS)  and  had  sold  USD 8  billion 
gross  notional  of  single-name  CDS  protection  for  these  same 
countries. On a net basis, taking into account the risk-reducing 
effect  of  master  netting  agreements, 
to 
approximately  USD 1  billion  notional  purchased  and  USD 2 
billion  notional  sold.  All  gross  protection  purchased  was  from 
investment grade counterparties (based on our internal ratings) 
and on a collateralized basis. The vast majority of this was from 
financial institutions domiciled outside the eurozone. The gross 
protection purchased from counterparties domiciled in a GIIPS 
country  was  USD 50  million,  with  no  protection  purchased 
from  counterparties  domiciled  in  the  same  country  as  the 
reference entity.

this  equates 

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Traded products
(counterparty risk from derivatives and 
securities financing)
after master netting agreements
and net of collateral

Trading inventory
(securities and potential
benefits / remaining
exposure from 
derivatives) 

USD million

TTotal

Banking products 
(loans, guarantees, loan commitments)
Exposure
before
hedges
  79

Net of
hedges1
  78

of which:
unfunded
  27

Net of
hedges1
  298
 126
 0
 136
 36
  420
 38

Net long
per issuer
  56
 0
 0
 54
 2
  58
 38

Exposure
before hedges
  244
 205

Net of
hedges
  164
 125

  3

  2

  377

 27
 12
  87

 27
 12
  87

 10
 0
  611

 10
 0
  613

 55
 24
  280

 55
 22
  276

 284
 103
  310

 5
 15
  197

 3
 84
  103

 3
 84
  103

 284
 99
  310

 276
 4
  10

 276
 0
  10

 299
 314
  3

 35
 24
 44
  938
 201

  379
 205
 0
 136
 38
  425
 38

 35
 24
 44
  1,030
 293

 35
 208
 67
  3,475
 1,880
 0
 573
 1,023
  6
 0

 35
 208
 67
  3,381
 1,788
 0
 573
 1,020
  4
 0

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AAustria
Sovereign, agencies and central bank
Local governments
Banks
Other2
BBelgium
Sovereign, agencies and central bank
Local governments
Banks
Other2
FFinland
Sovereign, agencies and central bank
Local governments
Banks
Other2
FFrance
Sovereign, agencies and central bank
Local governments
Banks
Other2
GGreece
Sovereign, agencies and central bank
Local governments
Banks
Other2
IIreland3
Sovereign, agencies and central bank
Local governments
Banks
Other2
IItaly
Sovereign, agencies and central bank
Local governments
Banks
Other2
PPortugal
Sovereign, agencies and central bank
Local governments
Banks
Other2
SSpain
Sovereign, agencies and central bank
Local governments
 22
Banks
Other2
 119
OOther4
  27
TTotal
  3,331
11 Before deduction of IFRS 9 ECL allowances and provisions.     2 Includes corporates, insurance companies and funds.     3 The majority of the Ireland exposure relates to funds and foreign bank subsidiaries.  
4 Represents aggregate exposures to Andorra, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Slovakia and Slovenia.

 63
 1,030
  1,041
 31
 60
 394
 556
  27
 1

 63
 1,038
  1,181
 58
 62
 394
 667
  27
 1

 174
 23
  1,832
 1,587
 0
 55
 190
  2
 0

 9
 23
  262
 9
 54
 18
 180
  4
 1

 9
 23
  292
 36
 57
 18
 180
  4
 1

 20
 811
  127
 21
 6
 2
 98
  2

 7
 44
  6
  1,848

 7
 44
  6
  1,646

 67
 316
  257
  2,519

 67
 318
  275
  2,667

 96
 479
  290
  7,497

 96
 480
  307
  7,845

 3
 3
  1,100

 2
 2
  1,093

 24
 3
  635
 58

 24
 3
  633
 58

 0
 2
  199
 58

 219
 518
  0

 219
 518
  0

 34
 196
  652

 299
 312
  1

 373
 279
  21

 34
 203
  763

 373
 389
  21

 21
 0
  383

 21
 0
  385

 3
 0
  238

 1
 0
  230

 0
 2
  831

 2
 0
  50

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 0
  50

  342

  518

  20

  73

  32

  32

  6

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Exposure from single-name credit default swaps referencing Greece, Italy, Ireland, Portugal or Spain (GIIPS)
Net position
(after application of counterparty master netting 
agreements)

PProtection bought

PProtection sold

USD million

31.12.18
Greece

Italy

Ireland

Portugal

Spain

TTotal

of which: counterparty 
domiciled in GIIPS
country

of which: counterparty
domicile is the same as the
reference entity domicile

Notional
  4

  6,161

  127

  170

  542

  7,004

RV
  0

  78

  (9)

  (2)

  (12)

  54

Notional
  0

  0

  0

  0

  50

  50

RV
  0

  0

  0

  0

  0

  0

Notional
  0

  0

  0

  0

  0

  0

RV
  0

  0

  0

  0

  0

  0

Notional
  (7)

RV
  1

  (6,672)

  (139)

  (27)

  (204)

  (620)

  3

  2

  14

Buy
notional
  0

  655

  109

  107

  190

Sell
notional
  (3)

  (1,166)

  (9)

  (141)

  (267)

PRV
  0

  38

  0

  1

  8

NRV
  0

  (99)

  (7)

  (1)

  (6)

  (7,529)

  (120)

  1,061

  (1,586)

  48

  (113)

Holding  CDS  for  credit  default  protection  does  not  necessarily 
protect  the  buyer  of  protection  against  losses,  as  the  contracts 
will  only  pay  out  under  certain  scenarios.  The  effectiveness  of 
our CDS protection as a hedge of default risk is influenced by a 
number of factors, including the contractual terms under which 
the CDS was written. Generally, only the occurrence of a credit 
event as defined by the CDS terms (which may include, among 
other events, failure to pay, restructuring or bankruptcy) results 
in  a  payment  under  the  purchased  credit  protection  contracts. 
For CDS contracts on sovereign obligations, repudiation can also 
be deemed as a default event. The determination as to whether 
a credit event has occurred is made by the relevant International 
Swaps  and  Derivatives  Association 
(ISDA)  determination 
committees (comprised of various ISDA member firms) based on 
the  terms  of  the  CDS  and  the  facts  and  circumstances 
surrounding the event.

Exposure to emerging market countries
The  “Emerging  market  net  exposure  by  major  geographical 
region and product type” table on the following page shows the 
five  largest  emerging  market  country  exposures  in  each  major 
geographical  area  by  product  type  as  of  31  December  2018 
compared  with  31  December  2017.  Based  on  the  sovereign 
rating  categories,  as  of  31  December  2018,  84%  of  our 
emerging market country exposure was rated investment grade, 
compared with 79% as of 31 December 2017.

Our  direct  net  exposure  to  China  was  USD 6.3  billion,  up 
USD 1.2 billion from the prior year, mainly in the trading book. 
Trading inventory, which is measured at fair value, continues to 
account for the majority of our exposure to China.

Emerging markets net exposure¹ by internal UBS country rating category

USD million

Investment grade

Sub-investment grade

Total

31.12.18

31.12.17

 15,763

 3,039

 18,803

 14,384

 3,870

 18,254

1 Net of credit hedges (for banking products and for traded products); net long per issuer (for trading inventory). Before deduction of IFRS 9 ECL allowances and provisions.

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Emerging market net exposures by major geographical region and product type

TTotal
Net of hedges1

Banking products
(loans, guarantees, loan 
commitments)
Net of hedges1

Traded products
(counterparty risk from derivatives 
and securities financing)
after master netting agreements
and net of collateral
Net of hedges

Trading inventory
(securities and potential
benefits / remaining
exposure from derivatives)
Net long per issuer

331.12.18

31.12.17

331.12.18

31.12.17

331.12.18

31.12.17

331.12.18

31.12.17

USD million

EEmerging America

Brazil

Mexico

Panama

El Salvador

Colombia

Other

EEmerging Asia

China

Hong Kong

South Korea

Thailand

India

Other

EEmerging Europe

Turkey

Russia

Azerbaijan

Bulgaria

Ukraine

Other

MMiddle East and Africa

United Arab Emirates

Kuwait

South Africa

Saudi Arabia

Qatar

Other

TTotal

11 Before deduction of IFRS 9 ECL allowances and provisions.

  1,505

  1,137

  174

  45

  33

  30

  86

  13,890

  6,302

  2,920

  1,282

  1,176

  909

  1,301

  1,189

  434

  400

  145

  76

  53

  82

  2,219

  572

  379

  362

  275

  205

  427

 1,441

 834

 364

 10

 30

 31

 172

 12,398

 5,150

 2,600

 1,491

 809

 879

 1,469

 1,667

 566

 624

 224

 51

 62

 141

 2,747

 547

 222

 909

 286

 155

 629

  820

  573

  102

  42

  33

  22

  48

  4,307

  1,060

  1,377

  523

  147

  553

  647

 410

 134

 152

 3

 30

 18

 73

 4,057

 724

 1,482

 541

 140

 479

 691

  1,015

 1,153

  413

  270

  139

  76

  50

  67

  1,245

  418

  71

  73

  166

  182

  336

 520

 211

 216

 51

 57

 96

 1,355

 257

 19

 354

 140

 148

 437

  262

  183

  56

  2

  7

  14

  1,693

  473

  442

  391

  25

  144

  218

  125

  4

  111

  1

  10

  659

  142

  308

  60

  108

  22

  18

 274

 231

 21

 2

 4

 16

 1,749

 339

 413

 623

 8

 169

 197

 95

 22

 52

 1

 21

 828

 286

 202

 126

 147

 6

 61

  18,803

 18,254

  7,387

 6,976

  2,739

 2,946

  422

  381

  16

  1

  0

  1

  23

  7,890

  4,769

  1,101

  368

  1,005

  212

  435

  49

  16

  19

  5

  3

  6

  315

  11

  229

  1

  73

  8,676

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169 

 
 
 
 
Risk, treasury and capital management
Risk management and control

Operational risk

Key developments

The  pervasive  consequential  risk  themes  that  continue  to 
challenge  UBS  and  the  financial  industry  are  operational 
resilience, conduct and financial crime.

Operational resilience remains a key focus for the firm as we 
continually  enhance  our  ability  to  respond  to  disruptions  and 
maintain  effective  day-to-day  business  activities.  Cybersecurity 
and  data  protection  are  critical  elements  of  operational 
resilience.  Our  cybersecurity  objectives  are  set  in  line  with 
prevailing  international  standards  and  our  data  protection 
standards  are  intended  to  align  with  applicable  data  protection 
regulations  and  standards.  We  are  investing  in  preemptive  and 
detection  measures  to  defend  UBS  against  evolving  and  highly 
sophisticated  cyberattacks,  to  achieve  our  objectives  and  meet 
applicable  standards.  Our 
focus  on 
increasing readiness to identify and respond to cyber threats and 
data loss, employee training and behaviors, and application and 
infrastructure security (including vulnerability management).

investment  priorities 

UBS  has  not  been  affected  by  any  significant  business 
continuity  events  in  2018;  where  local  events  have  occurred, 
our business continuity procedures have allowed us to monitor 
the safety of staff and to continue our operations with minimal 
disruption.

risk 

conduct 

framework, 

Achieving  fair  outcomes  for  our  clients,  upholding  market 
integrity  and  cultivating  the  highest  standards  of  employee 
conduct  are  of  critical  importance  to  the  firm.  Management  of 
conduct  risks  is  an  integral  part  of  our  operational  risk 
framework. In managing conduct risk, we continue to focus on 
the 
embedding 
enhancing 
management 
information  and  maintaining  momentum  on 
improving  culture.  Conduct-related  management  information  is 
reviewed  at  the  business  and  regional  governance 
level, 
providing  metrics  on  employee  conduct,  clients  and  markets. 
Employee  conduct  is  a  central  consideration  in  the  annual 
compensation process. Our incentive schemes distinguish clearly 
between  quantitative  performance 
conduct-related 
behaviors,  so  that  achievement  against  financial  targets  is  not 
the  only  determinant  of  our  employees’  performance 
assessment.  Furthermore,  we  continue  to  pursue  behavioral 
initiatives,  such  as  the  “Principles  of  Good  Supervision,”  and 
provide mandatory compliance and risk training.

and 

Suitability 

risk,  product  selection,  cross-divisional  service 
offerings,  quality  of  advice  and  price  transparency  also  remain 
areas of heightened focus for UBS and for the industry as a whole, 
as low interest rates and major legislative change programs, such 
as the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) in the 
EU,  continue.  We  regularly  monitor  our  suitability,  product  and 
conflicts of interest control frameworks to assess whether they are 
reasonably designed to facilitate our adherence to applicable laws 
and regulatory expectations.

170 

laundering, 

Financial  crime 

terrorist 
(including  money 
financing,  sanctions  violations,  fraud,  bribery  and  corruption) 
continues  to  present  a  risk,  as  technological  innovation  and 
geopolitical  developments  increase  the  complexity  of  doing 
business  and  heightened  regulatory  attention  persists.  An 
effective  financial  crime  prevention  program  remains  essential 
for  the  firm.  Money  laundering  and  financial  fraud  techniques 
are  becoming 
increasingly  sophisticated,  while  geopolitical 
volatility  makes  the  sanctions  landscape  more  complex.  During 
2018,  we  made  significant  progress  in  strengthening  our  anti-
money laundering (AML), terrorist financing, sanctions and fraud 
control  framework  capabilities  in  response  to  the  continued 
elevated regulatory and financial crime challenges. 

We continue to invest heavily in our detection capabilities and 
core systems as part of our financial crime prevention program. 
We  are  exploring  new  technologies  to  combat  financial  crime, 
and  implementing  rule-based  monitoring  by  applying  self-
learning systems to identify suspicious transactions. Furthermore, 
we  are  actively  participating  in  AML  public-private  partnerships 
with  public-sector  stakeholders,  including  law  enforcement,  to 
improve information sharing and better detect financial crimes.

With  financial  crime  and  AML  as  the  primary  areas  of 
supervisory concern, in May 2018, the Office of the Comptroller 
of the Currency issued UBS a Cease and Desist Order relating to 
certain of UBS’s US branches. In response, UBS has developed a 
comprehensive  and 
the 
consolidated  and  strategic  remediation  of  US-relevant  Bank 
Secrecy Act / AML issues across all US legal entities, in alignment 
with our global AML policies.

sustainable  program 

to  drive 

Cross-border risk remains an area of regulatory attention for 
global  financial  institutions,  with  a  strong  focus  on  fiscal 
transparency  and  increased  legislation,  such  as  the  automatic 
exchange of information. We continue to adapt our cross-border 
control framework to adhere to the regulatory expectations and 
facilitate compliant client-driven cross-border business.

Regulatory reporting remains a challenging area due to both 
new and increasing reporting requirements and a general trend 
toward increasing scrutiny from regulators globally. In 2018, we 
continued to focus on this area, updating our regulatory process 
management 
regulatory 
developments tracking. 

framework  and  enhancing  our 

As  the  overall  regulatory  environment  continues  to 
introduction  of  new 
undergo  major  change  with  the 
regulation, 
international  collaboration  among 
increasing 
regulators,  and  increased  focus  on  individual  liability  and 
industry  operating  models,  it  is  important  that  we  maintain 
strong relationships with our industry’s regulatory bodies and 
demonstrate  observable  progress  in  achieving  and  sustaining 
corrective actions. 

→ Refer to the “Risk factors” section of this report for more 

information

Operational risk framework

Operational  risk  is  an  inherent  part  of  our  business.  Losses  can 
result  from  inadequate  or  flawed  internal  processes,  decisions 
and systems, or from external events. We provide a Group-wide 
framework  that  supports  identifying,  assessing  and  mitigating 
material  operational  risks  and  their  potential  concentrations,  to 
achieve  a  suitable  balance  between  risk  and  return.  The 
divisional  Presidents  and  the  Corporate  Center  function  heads 
are  ultimately  accountable  for  the  effectiveness  of  operational 
risk  management  and  for  implementing  the  operational  risk 
framework.  Responsibility 
front-to-back  control 
for 
environment  and  risk  management  is  held  by  the  Chief 
Operating  Officers.  Management  in  all  functions  is  responsible 
risk  management 
robust  operational 
for  establishing  a 
environment,  including  establishing  and  maintaining  internal 
controls, effective supervision and a strong risk culture. In 2018, 
we 
framework, 
streamlined  administrative  processes,  strengthened  our  abilities 
to detect and mitigate operational risk and better embedded the 
framework as a key tool used by the business to manage its risks 
day-to-day.

improved  our  operational 

further 

risk 

the 

(C&ORC) 

Compliance  &  Operational  Risk  Control 

is 
responsible  for  providing  an  independent  and  objective  view  of 
the adequacy of operational risk management across the Group, 
and ensuring that all our operational risks, including compliance 
and  conduct  risk,  are  understood,  owned  and  managed  to  suit 
the  firm’s  risk  appetite.  C&ORC  sits  within  the  Group 
Compliance,  Regulatory  &  Governance 
function, 
reporting  to  the  Group  Chief  Compliance  and  Governance 
Officer,  who  is  a  member  of  the  Group  Executive  Board.  The 
operational risk framework establishes general requirements for 
managing 
including 
controlling  operational 
compliance and conduct risk at UBS. It is built on the following 
pillars:
– classifying 
taxonomy

the  operational 

inherent 

through 

(GCRG) 

risks, 

risks 

and 

risk 

– assessing  the  design  and  operating  effectiveness  of  controls 

through the control assessment process 

– assessing 

inherent  and  residual  risk  through  the  risk 
assessment  processes  with  remediation  planned  to  address 
identified  deficiencies  that  are  outside  accepted  levels  of 
residual risk

– defining  operational  risk  appetite  through  quantitative 
metrics  and  thresholds  and  qualitative  measures,  and 
identifying levels of operational risk that exceed appetite and 
taking appropriate measures to bring residual risk back within 
the defined appetite 

The  operational  risk  taxonomy  provides  a  clear  and  logical 
classification  of  our  inherent  operational,  compliance  and 
conduct risks, across all divisions. Throughout the organizational 
hierarchy, a level of risk appetite must be agreed for each of the 
taxonomy  categories,  together  with  a  minimum  set  of  internal 
controls  and  associated  performance  thresholds  considered 
necessary to keep risk exposure within acceptable levels.

All  functions  within  our  firm  are  required  to  assess  internal 
controls  periodically,  whereby  they  evaluate  and  evidence  the 
design  and  operating  effectiveness  of  their  key  controls.  This 
also  forms  the  basis  for  the  assessment  and  testing  of  internal 
controls  over  financial  reporting  as  required  by  the  Sarbanes-
Oxley Act, section 404 (SOX 404). The framework facilitates the 
identification  of  SOX  404-relevant  controls  for  independent 
testing,  functional  assessments,  management  affirmation  and, 
where  control  weaknesses  are  identified,  remediation  tracking. 
We  employ  a  consistent  global  framework  to  assess  the 
aggregated  effect  of  control  deficiencies  and  the  adequacy  of 
remediation efforts.

The  UBS  risk  assessment  approach  covers  all  business 
activities  and  internal  as  well  as  external  identified  or  known 
factors posing a threat to the UBS Group. Aggregated with any 
identified or known weaknesses in the control environment, the 
risk  assessment  articulates  the  current  residual  operational  risk 
exposure against the firm’s risk appetite.

Key  control  deficiencies  that  surface  during  the  internal 
control  and  risk  assessment  processes  must  be  reported  in  the 
operational risk inventory, and sustainable remediation has to be 
defined  and  executed.  These  issues  are  assigned  to  owners  at 
the  senior  management  level  and  must  be  reflected  in  the 
respective  manager’s  annual  performance  measurement  and 
management  objectives.  To  assist  with  prioritizing  the  known 
operational risk issues and measuring aggregated risk exposure, 
irrespective of origin, a common rating methodology is adopted 
by  all  internal  control  functions  and  both  internal  and  external 
audit. Group Internal Audit conducts an issue assurance process 
after  a  risk  issue  has  been  closed  to  maintain  rigorous 
management discipline in the sustainable mitigation and control 
of operational risk issues.

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Risk management and control

Advanced measurement approach model

The  operational  risk  framework  detailed  above  is  aligned  with 
and  underpins 
for 
operational risk, which in turn allows us to quantify operational 
risk and to define effective management incentives. 

the  calculation  of 

regulatory  capital 

We  measure  operational 

risk  exposure  and  calculate 
operational  risk  regulatory  capital  by  using  the  advanced 
measurement  approach  (AMA)  in  accordance  with  FINMA 
requirements.

An  entity-specific  AMA  model  has  been  applied  for  UBS 
Switzerland  AG,  but  for  other  regulated  entities,  the  basic 
indicator or standardized approaches are adopted for regulatory 
capital  in  agreement  with  local  regulators.  In  addition,  the 
underlying  methodology  of  the  Group  AMA  is  leveraged  for 
entity-specific  Internal  Capital  Adequacy  Assessment  Processes 
and for UBS Bank USA’s Dodd-Frank Act stress test submissions. 
Currently,  the  model  includes  15  AMA  units  of  measure 
(UoM),  which  are  aligned  with  our  operational  risk  taxonomy. 
For  each  of  the  model’s  UoM,  a  frequency  and  severity 
distribution is calibrated. The modeled distribution functions for 
both frequency and severity are then leveraged to generate the 
annual  loss  distribution.  The  resulting  99.9%  quantile  of  the 
overall  annual  operational  risk  loss  distribution  across  all  UoM 
determines the required regulatory capital. Currently, we do not 
reflect  mitigation  through  insurance  or  any  other  risk  transfer 
mechanism in our AMA model.

A key assumption when calibrating the data-driven frequency 
and  severity  distributions  is  that  historical  losses  form  a 
reasonable  proxy  for  future  events.  In  line  with  regulatory 
expectations,  the  Group  AMA  utilizes  both  historical  internal 
losses  and  external  losses  suffered  by  the  broader  industry.  A 
statistical  mechanism  aims  to  ensure  that  only  those  industry 
losses  that  are  statistically  consistent  with  the  internal  UBS  loss 
profile are used in modeling.

well  as  internal  factors  including  changes  in  business  strategy 
and  internal  control  framework  enhancements.  The  data-driven 
frequency  and  severity  distributions  are  reviewed  by  subject 
matter experts and where necessary adjusted based on a review 
of  qualitative  information  on  the  Business  Environment  and 
Internal Control Factors as well as expert judgment with the aim 
of accurately forecasting loss. 

To  maintain  risk  sensitivity,  our  model  is  reviewed  semi-
annually  and  has  to  be  recalibrated  at  least  annually.  Any 
changes  to  regulatory  capital  as  a  result  of  a  recalibration  or 
methodology changes are presented to FINMA for approval prior 
to their utilization for disclosure purposes. 

AMA model confirmation
The  Group  AMA  model  is  subject  to  an  annual  independent 
validation  performed  by  Model  Risk  Management  &  Control  in 
line with the Group’s model risk management framework. 

Future operational risk-related regulatory capital developments
In December 2017, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision 
published  the  final  Basel  III  framework.  Based  on  the  published 
framework,  the  regulatory  capital  requirements  for  operational 
risks  will  be  determined  by  the  standardized  measurement 
approach (SMA), which will replace the AMA capital regime. 

The  SMA  is  mainly  based  on  two  components:  a  business 
indicator  component,  which  is  basically  utilized  as  a  size  proxy 
for  the  banks  in  the  SMA  context,  and  a  historical  loss 
experience  component.  With  regard  to  the  loss  experience 
component,  the  published  framework  has  a  number  of 
parameters that are subject to national discretion. UBS maintains 
a  close  dialog  with  FINMA  to  discuss  the  implementation 
objectives in more detail and to provide for a smooth transition 
of the capital regime for operational risks.

→ Refer to “Capital management objectives, planning and 

activities” in the “Capital management” section of this report 

for more information on the development of risk-weighted 

AMA model calibration and review

assets

Initial  model  outputs  are  reviewed  and  adjusted  to  reflect  fast-
changing  external  developments  such  as  new  regulations, 
geopolitical change, volatile market and economic conditions, as 

→ Refer to “Risk measurement” in this section for more 

information on our approach to model confirmation procedures

→ Refer to the “Regulatory and legal developments” and “Risk 

factors” sections of this report for more information

172 

 
Treasury management

Balance sheet, liquidity and funding management

Strategy, objectives and governance

Audited  |  We  manage  our  balance  sheet,  liquidity  and  funding 
positions  with  the  overall  objective  of  optimizing  the  value  of 
our  franchise  across  a  broad  range  of  market  conditions  while 
considering  current  and  future  regulatory  constraints.  We 
employ a number of measures to monitor these positions under 
normal  and  stressed  conditions.  In  particular,  we  use  stress 
scenarios  to  apply  behavioral  adjustments  to  our  balance  sheet 
and  calibrate  the  results  from  these  internal  stress  models  with 
external measures, primarily the liquidity coverage ratio and the 
net  stable  funding  ratio.  Our  liquidity  and  funding  strategy  is 
proposed by Group Treasury, approved by the Group Asset and 
Liability  Management  Committee  (Group  ALCO),  which  is  a 
committee of the Group Executive Board, and is overseen by the 
Risk Committee of the Board of Directors (BoD). (cid:3)

This section provides more detailed information on regulatory 
requirements,  our  governance  structure,  our  balance  sheet, 
liquidity  and  funding  management  (including  our  sources  of 
liquidity and funding), and our contingency planning and stress 
testing. The balances disclosed in this section represent year-end 
positions,  unless  indicated  otherwise.  Intra-period  balances 
fluctuate in the ordinary course of business and may differ from 
year-end positions.

Audited  |  Liquidity  and  funding  limits  and  targets  are  set  at 
Group  and,  where  appropriate,  at  legal  entity  and  business 
division levels, and are reviewed and reconfirmed at least once 
a year by the BoD, the Group ALCO, the Group Chief Financial 
Officer, the Group Treasurer and the business divisions, taking 
into consideration current and projected business strategy and 
risk  tolerance.  The  principles  underlying  our  limit  and  target 
framework are designed to maximize and sustain the value of 
our business franchise and maintain an appropriate balance in 
the  asset  and  liability  structure.  Structural  limits  and  targets 
focus  on  the  structure  and  composition  of  the  balance  sheet, 
while  supplementary  limits  and  targets  are  designed  to  drive 
the  utilization,  diversification  and  allocation  of  funding 
resources. To complement and support this framework, Group 
Treasury  monitors  the  markets  for  early  warning  indicators 
reflecting  the  current  liquidity  situation.  The  liquidity  status 
indicators  are  used  at  Group  level  to  assess  both  the  overall 
global  and  regional  situations  for  potential  threats.  Market  & 
Treasury  Risk  Control  provides  independent  oversight  over 
liquidity and funding risks. (cid:3)

→ Refer to the “Corporate governance” section of this report for 

more information

→ Refer to the “Risk management and control” section of this 

report for more information

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Group  Treasury  monitors  and  oversees  the  implementation 
and  execution  of  our  liquidity  and  funding  strategy  and  is 
responsible  for  adherence  to  policies,  limits  and  targets.  This 
enables  close  control  of  both  our  cash  and  collateral,  including 
our  high-quality  liquid  assets,  and  centralizes  the  Group’s 
general access to wholesale cash markets in Corporate Center – 
Group  Asset  and  Liability  Management.  In  addition,  should  a 
crisis  require  contingency  funding  measures  to  be  invoked, 
Group  Treasury 
liquidity 
generation  with  representatives  of  the  relevant  business  areas. 
Group  Treasury  reports  on  the  Group’s  overall  liquidity  and 
funding  position,  including  funding  status  and  concentration 
risks,  at  least  monthly  to  the  Group  ALCO  and  the  Risk 
Committee of the BoD.

for  coordinating 

responsible 

is 

Adoption of IFRS 9

Effective 1 January 2018, we adopted IFRS 9, Financial Instruments. 
The adoption of IFRS 9 has resulted in changes to the classification 
and measurement of certain financial instruments, which have been 
applied prospectively from 1 January 2018. 

The  tables  below  and  on  the  following  pages  also  present  the 
balances  as  of  31  December  2017  under  IAS  39,  and  then  upon 
adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018. The analysis of movements 
in balance sheet assets and liabilities on the following pages has 
been  performed  in  comparison  with  these  balances  as  of 
1 January 2018  (i.e.,  after  the  adoption  of  IFRS  9  classification 
and  measurement  changes).  The  most  significant  effects  from 
the adoption of IFRS 9 are outlined below.

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information on the adoption of IFRS 9

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Risk, treasury and capital management
Treasury management

Lending
USD 3  billion  of  financial  assets  previously  included  within 
Lending  were  reclassified  to  fair  value  and  are  now  reflected 
under  Other  financial  assets  at  amortized  cost  /  fair  value.  In 
addition,  USD 5  billion  of  client  brokerage  receivables  were 
reclassified from Lending to Brokerage receivables.

Non-financial assets and financial assets for unit-linked 
investment contracts
USD 12  billion  of  financial  assets  for  unit-linked  investment 
contracts  were  reclassified  from  Trading  portfolio  to  Non-
financial  assets  and  financial  assets  for  unit-linked  investment 
contracts.

Securities financing transactions at amortized cost
USD 5 billion of securities financing transaction assets and USD 5 
liabilities  were 
billion  of  securities 
reclassified  to  fair  value.  As  a  result,  these  assets  and  liabilities 
are now reflected under Other financial assets at amortized cost 
/ fair value and Other financial liabilities at amortized cost / fair 
value, respectively.

transaction 

financing 

Trading portfolio
USD 12  billion  of  financial  assets  for  unit-linked  investment 
contracts  were  reclassified  from  Trading  portfolio  to  Non-
financial  assets  and  financial  assets  for  unit-linked  investment 
contracts in the table below.

Other financial assets at amortized cost / fair value
As  previously  mentioned,  USD 3  billion  of  financial  assets  and 
USD 5  billion  of  securities  financing  transaction  assets  formerly 
included within Lending and Securities financing transactions at 
amortized  cost,  respectively,  were  reclassified  to  fair  value  and 
are now reflected under Other financial assets at amortized cost 
/ fair value. These increases were offset by a decrease related to 
USD 20 billion of brokerage receivables, which were reclassified 
from  Other  financial  assets  at  amortized  cost  to  the  new 
reporting line Brokerage receivables.

Customer deposits
USD 5  billion  of  client  brokerage  payables  previously  included 
within Customer deposits were reclassified to fair value and are 
now reflected under the new reporting line Brokerage payables.

Other financial liabilities at amortized cost / fair value
USD 5  billion  of  securities  financing  transaction  liabilities  were 
reclassified  to  fair  value  and  are  now  reflected  under  the 
reporting  line  Other  financial  liabilities  at  amortized  cost  /  fair 
value.  This  increase  was  more  than  offset  by  a  decrease  of 
USD 30  billion  of  brokerage  payables,  which  were  reclassified 
from  Other  financial  liabilities  at  amortized  cost  to  Brokerage 
payables.

Assets and liquidity management

Audited | Our liquidity risk management aims to maintain a sound 
liquidity  position  to  meet  all  our  liabilities  when  due  and  to 
provide  adequate  time  and  financial  flexibility  to  respond  to  a 
firm-specific  liquidity  crisis  in  a  generally  stressed  market 
environment,  without  incurring  unacceptable  losses  or  risking 
sustained damage to our businesses. 

Our  liquid  assets  are  managed  using  limits  and  targets  to 
maintain an appropriate level of diversification (issuer, tenor and 
other  risk  characteristics)  in  response  to  any  anticipated  or 
unanticipated  volatility  in  funding  availability  or  requirements 
caused  by  adverse  market,  operational  or  other  firm-specific 
events.  The  liquid  asset  portfolio  size  is  managed  to  operate 
within  the  risk  appetite  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  relevant 
local authorities at Group and legal entity level. (cid:3)

Assets

As of 

USD billion
Cash and balances at central banks
Lending2
Securities financing transactions at amortized cost
Trading portfolio3,4
Derivatives and cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
Brokerage receivables
Other financial assets at AC / FV5
Non-financial assets and financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts4
TTotal assets
Total assets excluding derivatives and cash collateral
11 Opening balance sheet upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018. Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more 
information.    2 Consists of loans and advances to banks and customers.    3 Consists of financial assets at fair value held for trading.    4 As of 1 January 2018, financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts 
are reported with non-financial assets. Prior to 1 January 2018, these assets were reported within the trading portfolio.    5 Primarily held in Group ALM. Consists of financial assets at fair value not held for trading, 
financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income and other financial assets measured at amortized cost, but excludes financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts (from 1 January 
2018) and cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments.

331.12.18
(IFRS 9)
  108.4
  337.2
  95.3
  104.4
  149.8
  16.8
  90.5
  56.1
  958.5
  808.7

31.12.17
(IAS 39)
 90.0
 340.8
 92.0
 129.4
 145.3
 0.0
 107.2
 34.6
 939.3
 794.0

1.1.18
(IFRS 9)1
 90.0
 332.6
 86.9
 118.3
 145.3
 24.4
 95.1
 46.3
 938.8
 793.5

% change from
1.1.18
(IFRS 9)
 20
 1
 10
 (12)
 3
 (31)
 (5)
 21
 2
 2

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Balance sheet assets

Group (31 December 2018 vs 1 January 2018)
As  of  31  December  2018,  balance  sheet  assets  totaled 
USD 958 billion,  an  increase  of  USD 20  billion  from  1  January 
2018, driven mainly by increases in cash and balances at central 
banks,  non-financial  assets  and  financial  assets  for  unit-linked 
investment  contracts  and  receivables  for  securities  financing 
transactions  at  amortized  cost,  which  were  partly  offset  by 
decreases  in  trading  portfolio  assets  and  brokerage  receivables. 
Total  assets  excluding  derivatives  and  cash  collateral  receivables 
on  derivative 
increased  by  USD 15  billion  to 
USD 809 billion  as  of  31  December  2018.  Excluding  currency 
effects,  total  assets  excluding  derivatives  and  cash  collateral 
receivables  on  derivative  instruments  increased  by  USD 26 
billion.

instruments 

Cash  and  balances  at  central  banks  increased  by  USD 18 
billion,  mainly  in  Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset  and  Liability 
Management  (Group  ALM),  primarily  resulting  from  changes  in 
client  activity,  which  reduced  net  funding  consumption  by  the 
business  divisions.  Funding  available  in  excess  of  the  business 
divisions’  requirements  is  transferred  to  Group  ALM’s  balance 
sheet  to  be  reinvested,  or  to  be  reduced  over  time  if  business 
needs remain lower. This increase was partly offset by maturities 
of  short-term  borrowings  and  a  shift  to  receivables  from 
securities financing transactions. 

Non-financial  assets  and  financial  assets  for  unit-linked 
investment  contracts  increased  by  USD 10  billion,  driven  by  an 
increase 
in  Asset 
Management, with a related increase in the associated liabilities.

in  unit-linked 

investment 

contracts 

from 

securities 

financing 

Receivables 

transactions  at 
amortized cost increased by USD 8 billion, mainly in Group ALM, 
reflecting a reinvestment of higher cash balances resulting from 
the  aforementioned  changes 
in  business  division  funding 
consumption,  partly  offset  by  client-driven  decreases  and  fair 
value movements in the Investment Bank. 

Lending  increased  by  USD 5  billion,  mainly  in  Global  Wealth 
Management,  mainly  reflecting  an  increase  in  the  mortgage 
portfolio in the Americas and Switzerland and an increase in the 
Investment Bank relating to segregated deposits, partly offset by 
currency effects.

Derivatives  and  cash  collateral  receivables  on  derivative 
instruments  increased  by  USD 4  billion,  mainly  in  the  Equities 
and  Foreign  Exchange,  Rates  and  Credit  businesses  in  the 
Investment Bank, reflecting increased client activity, partly offset 
by  a  decrease  in  Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy 
Portfolio, mainly reflecting maturities and trade terminations. 

These  increases  were  partly  offset  by  a  USD 14  billion 
decrease  in  trading  portfolio  assets,  mainly  reflecting  client-
driven reductions and trade unwinds in our Equities and Foreign 
Exchange,  Rates  and  Credit  businesses  in  the  Investment  Bank. 
Brokerage  receivables  decreased  by  USD 8  billion,  relating  to 
client-driven reductions in the Investment Bank.

Other  financial  assets  measured  at  amortized  cost  and  fair 
value  decreased  by  USD 5  billion,  mainly  reflecting  fair  value 
changes  in  our  Corporate  Client  Solutions  business  in  the 
Investment Bank. 

→ Refer to the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this 

report for more information

Investment Bank (31 December 2018 vs 1 January 2018)
Investment  Bank  total  assets  decreased  by  USD 11  billion  to 
USD 259 billion.

Trading portfolio assets in the Investment Bank decreased by 
USD 12  billion,  mainly 
in  our  Equities  business,  primarily 
reflecting client-driven reductions and trade unwinds. Brokerage 
receivables were USD 7 billion lower, resulting from lower client 
activity.  Receivables  from  securities  financing  transactions  at 
amortized  cost  decreased  by  USD 4  billion  as  a  result  of  lower 
client activity as well as a reduction in the stock borrowings used 
to hedge certain financing transactions, resulting from fair value 
movements in the underlying share price. Other financial assets 
measured  at  amortized  cost  and  fair  value  decreased  by  USD 3 
billion, primarily related to fair value changes.

Derivatives  and  cash  collateral  receivables  on  derivative 
instruments  increased  by  USD 14  billion,  mainly  in  the  Equities 
and  Foreign  Exchange,  Rates  and  Credit  businesses,  reflecting 
increased client activity on higher market volatility.

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Asset Management total assets increased by USD 10 billion to 
USD 24 billion, reflecting an increase in financial assets for unit-
linked  investment  contracts  driven  by  net  new  money  inflows, 
with an increase in the corresponding liabilities. 

Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  total  assets  were  stable  at 

USD 139 billion.

High-quality liquid assets
High-quality  liquid  assets  (HQLA)  are  low-risk  unencumbered 
assets  under  the  control  of  Group  Treasury  that  are  easily  and 
immediately convertible into cash at little or no loss of value, in 
order  to  meet  liquidity  needs.  Our  HQLA  predominantly  consist 
of  assets  that  qualify  as  Level  1  in  the  liquidity  coverage  ratio 
(LCR)  framework,  including  cash,  central  bank  reserves  and 
government  bonds.  Group  HQLA  are  held  by  UBS  AG  and  its 
subsidiaries, and may include amounts that are available to meet 
funding and collateral needs in certain jurisdictions, but are not 
readily  available  for  use  by  the  Group  as  a  whole.  These 
regulatory 
limitations  are 
local 
requirements, 
large  exposure 
requirements.  Funds  that  are  effectively  restricted  are  excluded 
from  the  calculation  of  Group  HQLA  to  the  extent  they  exceed 
the  outflow  assumptions  for  the  subsidiary  that  holds  the 
relevant  HQLA.  On  this  basis,  USD 34  billion  of  assets  were 
excluded  from  our  daily  average  Group  HQLA  for  the  fourth 
quarter  of  2018.  Amounts  held  in  excess  of  local  liquidity 
requirements  that  are  not  subject  to  other  restrictions  are 
generally available for transfer within the Group.

result  of 
the 
local  LCR  and 

typically 
including 

The  total  weighted  liquidity  value  of  HQLA  decreased  by 

USD 12 billion to USD 173 billion.

Risk, treasury and capital management
Treasury management

in  client  activity,  which 

Group ALM (31 December 2018 vs 1 January 2018)
increased  by  USD 28  billion  to 
Group  ALM  total  assets 
USD 280 billion, primarily reflecting an USD 18 billion increase in 
cash  and  balances  at  central  banks  that  mainly  resulted  from 
changes 
funding 
consumption by the business divisions, partly offset by maturities 
of  short-term  borrowings  and  a  shift  to  receivables  from 
securities  financing  transactions.  In  addition,  receivables  from 
securities  financing  transactions  at  amortized  cost  increased  by 
USD 13 billion, reflecting a reinvestment of higher cash balances 
resulting  from  the  aforementioned  changes  in  business  division 
funding consumption. 

reduced  net 

Non-core and Legacy Portfolio (31 December 2018 vs 1 January 
2018)
Non-core and Legacy Portfolio total assets decreased by USD 12 
billion  to  USD 35  billion,  mainly  driven  by  an  USD 11  billion 
reduction  in  derivatives  and  cash  collateral  receivables  on 
derivative  instruments,  primarily  as  a  result  of  maturities  and 
trade  terminations.  Total  assets  excluding  derivatives  and  cash 
collateral  receivables  on  derivative  instruments  decreased  by 
USD 1 billion to USD 4 billion.

Other business divisions (31 December 2018 vs 1 January 2018)
Global  Wealth  Management  total  assets  increased  by  USD 5 
billion,  mainly  driven  by  an  increase  of  USD 3  billion  in 
derivatives  and  cash  collateral 
receivables  on  derivative 
instruments  reflecting  higher  client  activity.  In  addition,  lending 
increased  by  USD 3  billion,  driven  by  higher  mortgage  loans, 
partly offset by a decrease in Lombard lending. 

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Liquidity coverage ratio
The LCR measures the short-term resilience of a bank’s liquidity 
profile  by  comparing  whether  sufficient  HQLA  are  available  to 
survive  expected  net  cash  outflows  from  a  significant  liquidity 
stress scenario, as defined by the relevant regulator. 

The  Basel  Committee  on  Banking  Supervision  standards 
require an LCR of at least 100% by 2019, with a phase-in period 
that  started  in  2015.  UBS  is  required  to  maintain  a  minimum 
total  Group  LCR  of  110%  as  communicated  by  the  Swiss 
Financial  Market  Supervisory  Authority  (FINMA),  as  well  as  a 
Swiss  franc  LCR  of  100%.  In  addition,  both  UBS  AG  and  UBS 
Switzerland AG are subject to minimum LCR requirements on a 
standalone  basis.  In  a  period  of  financial  stress,  FINMA  may 
allow banks to use their HQLA and let their LCR temporarily fall 
below the minimum threshold.

We  monitor  the  LCR  in  all  significant  currencies  in  order  to 
manage  any  currency  mismatches  between  HQLA  and  the  net 
expected cash outflows in times of stress.

In  December  2017,  FINMA  amended  its  circular  “Liquidity 
risks  –  banks”  following  the  Federal  Council’s  amendment  to  a 
number  of  provisions  on  bank 
in  the  Liquidity 
Ordinance. The changes to the circular have been effective since 
1 January 2018.

liquidity 

Our  daily  average  LCR  for  the  fourth  quarter  of  2018  was 
136%,  compared  with  143%  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2017, 
remaining above the 110% Group LCR minimum communicated 
by  FINMA.  The  decrease  in  the  LCR  mainly  reflected  reduced 
HQLA,  primarily  driven  by  an  increase  in  assets  subject  to 
transfer  restrictions  in  the  US  branches  of  UBS  AG.  In  addition, 
net  cash  outflows  decreased,  mainly  driven  by  lower  net  cash 
outflows  from  unsecured  wholesale  funding,  partly  offset  by  a 
decrease  of  inflows  from  fully  performing  exposures  and  a 
decrease  in  other  cash  outflows  related  to  the  aforementioned 
revised regulatory requirements in 2018.

→ Refer to the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 

disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information 

on the liquidity coverage ratio

→ Refer to the “Significant regulated subsidiary and sub-group 

information” section of this report for more information on the 

liquidity coverage ratio of UBS AG and UBS Switzerland AG

Liquidity coverage ratio

USD billion, except where indicated

High-quality liquid assets2
Cash balances3

Securities (on- and off-balance sheet)
TTotal high-quality liquid assets4

Cash outflows5
Retail deposits and deposits from small business customers

Unsecured wholesale funding

Secured wholesale funding

Other cash outflows
TTotal cash outflows

Cash inflows5
Secured lending

Inflows from fully performing exposures

Other cash inflows
TTotal cash inflows

Liquidity coverage ratio
High-quality liquid assets

AAverage 4Q181

Average 4Q171

  96

  78
  173

  26

  102

  76

  42
  246

  79

  29

  10
  119

  173

 104

 81
 185

 27

 106

 80

 45
 257

 84

 33

 10
 128

 185

Net cash outflows
 130
 143
LLiquidity coverage ratio (%)
11 Calculated based on an average of 64 data points in the fourth quarter of 2018 and 63 data points in the fourth quarter of 2017.    2 Calculated after the application of haircuts.    3 Includes cash and balances at 
central banks and other eligible balances as prescribed by FINMA.    4 Calculated in accordance with FINMA requirements.    5 Calculated after the application of inflow and outflow rates.

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177 

 
 
 
 
Risk, treasury and capital management
Treasury management

Asset encumbrance
The  table  on  the  next  page  provides  a  breakdown  of  on-  and 
off-balance 
sheet  assets  between  encumbered  assets, 
unencumbered  assets  and  assets  that  cannot  be  pledged  as 
collateral.

Assets  are  presented  as  Encumbered  if  they  have  been 
pledged  as  collateral  against  an  existing  liability  or  if  they  are 
otherwise  not  available  for  the  purpose  of  securing  additional 
funding. Included within the latter category are assets protected 
under  client  asset  segregation  rules,  assets  held  by  the  Group’s 
insurance  entities  to  back  related  liabilities  to  policy  holders, 
assets  held  in  certain  jurisdictions  to  comply  with  explicit 
minimum local asset maintenance requirements and assets held 
in  consolidated  bankruptcy  remote  entities,  such  as  certain 
investment funds and other structured entities. 

→ Refer to “Note 26 Restricted and transferred financial assets” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information

Assets  that  cannot  be  pledged  as  collateral  represent  those 
assets  that  are  not  encumbered,  but  by  their  nature  are  not 
considered  available  to  secure  funding  or  to  meet  collateral 
needs.  These  mainly  include  collateral  trading  assets,  derivative 
financial  assets,  cash  collateral 
receivables  on  derivative 
instruments,  deferred  tax  assets,  goodwill  and  intangible  assets 
and other assets.

All other assets are presented as Unencumbered. Assets that 
are  considered  to  be  readily  available  to  secure  funding  on  a 
Group  and  /  or  legal  entity  level  are  shown  separately  and 
consist  of  cash  and  securities  readily  realizable  in  the  normal 
course of business. These include our HQLA and unencumbered 
positions in our trading portfolio. Unencumbered assets that are 
considered  to  be  available  to  secure  funding  on  a  legal  entity 
level may be subject to restrictions that limit the total amount of 
assets  that  is  available  to  the  Group  as  a  whole.  Other 
unencumbered assets, which are not considered readily available 
to secure funding on a Group and / or legal entity level, primarily 
consist of loans and amounts due from banks. 

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Asset encumbrance as of 31 December 2018

USD million
OOn-balance sheet assets
Cash and balances at central banks
Loans and advances to banks
Receivables from securities financing transactions
of which: cash collateral on securities borrowed
of which: reverse repurchase agreements

Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
Loans and advances to customers
of which: mortgage loans

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost
TTotal financial assets measured at amortized cost
FFinancial assets at fair value held for trading1

of which: trading assets – treasury bills / bonds
of which: trading assets – mortgage-backed securities
of which: trading assets – other asset-backed securities
of which: trading assets – other bonds
of which: trading assets – investment fund units
of which: trading assets – equity instruments
of which: loans

DDerivative financial instruments
BBrokerage receivables

of which: customer brokerage
of which: prime brokerage

FFinancial assets at fair value not held for trading1
TTotal financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
FFinancial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
Investments in associates
Property, equipment and software
Goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Other non-financial assets
TTotal non-financial assets
TTotal on-balance sheet assets

USD million
OOff-balance sheet assets
FFair value of assets received that can be sold or repledged

of which: money market paper as collateral
of which: other debt instruments as collateral
of which: equity instruments as collateral
of which: investment fund units as collateral
of which: other

Encumbered

Assets 
otherwise 
restricted and 
not available 
to secure 
funding

Assets 
pledged
as collateral

Unencumbered
Cash and 
securities 
available to 
secure funding 
on a Group 
and/or legal 
entity level

Other 
realizable 
assets

Assets that 
cannot be 
pledged as 
collateral

Total Group
assets (IFRS)

 108,370

 11,703

 5,140

 3,205
 935

 197
  9,477
  3,589

 187
 898
 2,504

 18,804
 18,804

  18,804
  43,2922 
 4,776

 1,660
 3,541
 33,315

 13,446
  121,816
  53,924
 6,385
 258
 134
 4,921
 5,277
 36,949

  43,292

  23,514
  27,104
  171

  39,186
  93,110
  6,495

 294,307
 151,301
 1,091
  307,101
  3,566

 3,566

  9,826
  13,392

 1,099
 9,348

 6
  6
  36,758

 4,298
  4,298
  225,719

  10,447
  330,940

  62,096

Encumbered

Assets 
otherwise 
restricted and 
not available 
to secure 
funding

  14,954
 390
 11,204
 3,356
 4

Assets 
pledged
as collateral

  356,745
 10,110
 211,156
 130,853
 4,621
 5

Unencumbered
Cash and 
securities 
available to 
secure funding 
on a Group 
and/or legal 
entity level

Other 
realizable 
assets

  2,678

  109,310
 3,922
 87,788
 16,598
 1,003

  335,029
 184,361

 2,678

  333,618

  302,976

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 95,349
 13,061
 82,288
 20,397
 6,306

 7,828
  129,905

  126,210
  16,840
 4,384
 12,457
  10,163
  153,213

 6,647
 10,105
 3,106
  19,858
  302,976

 108,370
 16,868
 95,349
 13,061
 82,288
 23,602
 320,352
 170,105
 22,563
  587,104
  104,370
 11,161
 258
 134
 6,768
 9,716
 72,768
 3,566
  126,210
  16,840
 4,384
 12,457
  82,690
  330,110
  6,667
 1,099
 9,348
 6,647
 10,105
 7,410
  34,608
  958,489

Assets that 
cannot be 
pledged as 
collateral

Total Group
assets (IFRS)

  483,688
 14,421
 310,148
 150,807
 5,628
 2,683

TTotal on- and off-balance sheet assets as of 31 December 2018

  418,841

  51,712

of which: high-quality liquid assets

11 Financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts were reclassified from Financial assets at fair value held for trading to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading upon adoption of IFRS 9 as of 1 January 
2018. Refer to “Changes in accounting policies and comparability and transition effects from the adoption of IFRS 9, Financial Instruments” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more 
information on IFRS 9.    2 Includes USD 32,121 million of assets pledged as collateral that may be sold or repledged by counterparties. 

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Asset encumbrance as of 31 December 2017

USD million
OOn-balance sheet assets
Cash and balances at central banks
Loans and advances to banks
Receivables from securities financing transactions
of which: cash collateral on securities borrowed
of which: reverse repurchase agreements

Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
Loans and advances to customers
of which: mortgage loans

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost
TTotal financial assets measured at amortized cost
FFinancial assets at fair value held for trading

of which: trading assets – treasury bills / bonds
of which: trading assets – mortgage-backed securities
of which: trading assets – other asset-backed securities
of which: trading assets – other bonds
of which: trading assets – investment fund units
of which: trading assets – equity instruments
of which: loans

DDerivative financial instruments
BBrokerage receivables

of which: customer brokerage
of which: prime brokerage

Encumbered

Assets 
otherwise 
restricted and 
not available 
to secure 
funding

Assets 
pledged
as collateral

Unencumbered
Cash and 
securities 
available to 
secure funding 
on a Group 
and/or legal 
entity level

 90,045

Other 
realizable 
assets

Assets that 
cannot be 
pledged as 
collateral

Total Group
assets (IFRS)

 28
 91,951
 12,713
 79,238
 20,120
 12,015

 27,266
  151,379

 3,364

 10,702

 18,087
 18,087

  18,087
  47,4143 
 4,510
 8

 2,367
 2,559
 37,970

 3,921
 1,289

 60
  8,633
  12,591

 979
 768
 10,843

 295,355
 149,256
 1,086
  307,143
  3,946

 9,403
  99,448
  65,456
 8,676
 153
 216
 6,204
 6,554
 43,653

 3,946

  121,285

 90,045
 14,094
 91,951
 12,713
 79,238
 24,040
 326,746
 167,343
 37,815
  584,691
  129,407
 13,186
 161
 216
 9,550
 9,881
 92,466
 3,946
  121,285

  60,457
  311,148
  8,889
 1,045
 9,057
 6,563
 10,056
 7,830
  34,551
  939,279

  481,265
 12,290
 274,022
 184,711
 5,552
 4,690

FFinancial assets at fair value not held for trading
TTotal financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
FFinancial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
Investments in associates
Property, equipment and software
Goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Other non-financial assets
TTotal non-financial assets
TTotal on-balance sheet assets

  174
  47,588

  2,669
  15,260
  253

  46,284
  111,739
  8,637

  10,709
  14,655

  621
  121,906

 1,045
 9,057

 37
  37
  24,183

 4,681
  4,681
  224,505

  10,102
  331,899

  65,676

 6,563
 10,056
 3,112
  19,731
  293,016

USD million
OOff-balance sheet assets
FFair value of assets received that can be sold or repledged

of which: money market paper as collateral
of which: other debt instruments as collateral
of which: equity instruments as collateral
of which: investment fund units as collateral
of which: other

Encumbered

Assets 
otherwise 
restricted and 
not available 
to secure 
funding

  13,341
 784
 9,373
 3,184

Assets 
pledged
as collateral

  346,243
 9,799
 188,792
 144,099
 3,535
 18

TTotal on- and off-balance sheet assets as of 31 December 2017

  411,919

  37,524

of which: high-quality liquid assets

33 Includes USD 36,277 million of assets pledged as collateral that may be sold or repledged by counterparties. 

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Unencumbered
Cash and 
securities 
available to 
secure funding 
on a Group 
and/or legal 
entity level

  117,097
 1,707
 75,856
 37,429
 2,017
 88

  341,602
 176,849

Assets that 
cannot be 
pledged as 
collateral

Total Group
assets (IFRS)

Other 
realizable 
assets

  4,584

 4,584

  336,484

  293,016

Unencumbered assets available to secure funding on a Group and / or legal entity level by currency

USD million

Swiss franc

US dollar

Euro

Other

TTotal

Stress testing
Audited | We perform stress testing to determine the optimal asset 
and liability structure that allows us to maintain an appropriately 
balanced liquidity and funding position under various scenarios. 
Liquidity  crisis  scenario  analysis  and  contingency  funding 
planning  support  the  liquidity  management  process  and  ensure 
that  immediate  corrective  measures  to  absorb  potential  sudden 
liquidity shortfalls can be put into effect. (cid:3)

We  model  our  liquidity  exposures  under  two  main  potential 
scenarios that encompass stressed and acute market conditions, 
including  considering  the  possible  effect  on  our  access  to 
markets  from  stress  events  affecting  all  parts  of  our  business. 
These  models  and  their  assumptions  are  reviewed  regularly  to 
incorporate  the  latest  business  and  market  developments.  We 
continuously  refine  the  assumptions  used  to  maintain  a  robust, 
actionable and tested contingency plan.

→ Refer to “Risk measurement” in the “Risk management and 

control” section of this report for more information on stress 

testing

Stressed scenario
As  a  liquidity  crisis  could  have  myriad  causes,  the  stressed 
scenario encompasses potential stress effects across all markets, 
currencies  and  products,  but  it  is  typically  not  firm-specific.  In 
addition to the loss of the ability to replace maturing wholesale 
funding,  it  assumes  a  gradual  decline  of  otherwise  stable  client 
deposits  and  liquidity  outflows  corresponding  to  a  two-notch 
downgrade  in  our  long-term  credit  rating  and  a  corresponding 
downgrade in our short-term rating.

We  use  a  cash  capital  model  that  incorporates  the  stress 
scenario  and  measures  the  amount  of  long-term  funding 
available to fund illiquid assets. The illiquid portion of an asset is 
the  difference  between  the  carrying  value  of  the  asset  and  its 
effective cash value when used as collateral in a secured funding 
transaction.  Long-term  funding  used  as  cash  capital  to  support 
illiquid  assets  is  comprised  of  unsecured  funding  with  a 
remaining  time  to  maturity  of  at  least  one  year,  shareholders’ 
equity and core deposits, which are the portion of our customer 
deposits  that  are  deemed  to  have  a  behavioral  maturity  of  at 
least one year.

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  79,595

  131,838

  36,874

  86,720

  335,029

31.12.17

 64,827

 143,312

 43,860

 89,603

 341,602

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Acute scenario
The  acute  scenario  represents  an  extreme  stress  event  that 
combines  a  firm-specific  crisis  with  market  disruption.  This 
scenario  assumes:  (i)  substantial  outflows  on  otherwise  stable 
client deposits, mainly due on demand, (ii) inability to renew or 
replace  maturing  unsecured  wholesale  funding,  (iii)  unusually 
large drawdowns on loan commitments, (iv) reduced capacity to 
generate  liquidity  from  trading  assets,  (v)  liquidity  outflows 
corresponding  to  a  three-notch  downgrade  in  our  long-term 
credit rating and a corresponding downgrade in our short-term 
rating, 
to  unwind 
triggering  contractual  obligations 
derivative  positions  or  to  deliver  additional  collateral,  and 
(vii) additional 
adverse 
movements in the market values of derivatives. It is run daily to 
project  potential  cash  outflows  under  an  acute  scenario  and  is 
assessed as part of ongoing risk management activities.

requirements  due 

collateral 

(vi) 

to 

Contingency Funding Plan
Audited  | Our Group Contingency Funding Plan is an integral part 
of  our  global  crisis  management  framework,  which  covers 
various  types  of  crisis  events.  This  Contingency  Funding  Plan 
contains  an  assessment  of  contingent  funding  sources  in  a 
stressed environment, liquidity status indicators and metrics, and 
contingency  procedures.  Our  funding  diversification  and  global 
scope help protect our liquidity position in the event of a crisis. 
We  regularly  assess  and  test  all  material  known  and  expected 
cash  flows,  as  well  as  the  level  and  availability  of  high-grade 
collateral  that  could  be  used  to  raise  additional  funding  if 
required.  Our  contingent  funding  sources  include  our  HQLA 
portfolio,  available  and  unutilized  liquidity  facilities  at  several 
major central banks, and contingent reductions of liquid trading 
portfolio assets.(cid:3)

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Liabilities and funding management

Audited | Group Treasury regularly monitors our funding status, 
including  concentration  risks,  to  ensure  we  maintain  a  well-
balanced  and  diversified  liability  structure.  Our  funding  risk 
management aims for the optimal asset and liability structure 
to finance our businesses reliably and cost-efficiently, and our 
funding  activities  are  planned  by  analyzing  the  overall 
liquidity and funding profile of our balance sheet, taking into 
account the amount of stable funding that would be needed 
to  support  ongoing  business  activities  through  periods  of 
difficult market conditions. (cid:3)

The funding strategy of UBS Group AG is set annually in the 
Funding  Plan  and  is  reviewed  on  a  quarterly  basis  under  its 
Funding  Management  Policy  governance  framework.  The 
Funding  Plan  is  developed  by  Group  Treasury  and  approved  by 
the  Group  ALCO  considering  factors  such  as  currency,  market 
and  tenor  diversification.  The  operational  execution  of  funding 
transactions  defined  in  the  Funding  Plan  for  specific  product 
types  is  delegated  to  the  business  divisions  (e.g.,  structured 
notes  to  the  Investment  Bank).  Nevertheless,  Group  Treasury 
retains overall responsibility and oversight over all product types. 
Group Treasury proposes, sets and oversees limits and targets 
for funding generation including concentration limits, weighted 
average  maturity  floors  and  volume.  To  ensure  effective 
diversification  and  address  potential  funding  concentration, 
actual  results  (monthly  and  year-to-date  activity)  are  monitored 
on  a  monthly  basis  and  are  aggregated  in  the  Group  Treasury 
Report. Funding diversification is monitored continuously, with a 
focus  on  product  type,  single-counterparty  exposure  (as  a 
percentage  of  the  total),  maturity  profile,  as  well  as  overall 
contribution of a particular funding source to the liability mix.

Balance sheet liabilities (31 December 2018 vs 1 January 2018) 
Total liabilities increased by USD 19 billion to USD 905 billion as 
of 31 December 2018. Non-financial liabilities and amounts due 
under 
by 
USD 10 billion,  driven  by  an  increase  in  liabilities  for  unit-linked 
in 
investment  contracts,  with  a  corresponding 
associated assets. 

investment 

unit-linked 

increased 

contracts 

increase 

Long-term  debt  issued,  which  represented  22%  of  our 
funding  sources  as  of  31  December  2018,  increased  by 
USD 9 billion.  This  reflected  a  USD 6  billion  increase  in  debt 
issued  designated  at  fair  value,  driven  by  higher  issuances  of 
structured  debt.  In  addition,  long-term  debt  held  at  amortized 
cost  increased  by  USD 2  billion,  primarily  as  a  result  of  the 
issuance  of  USD 3.4  billion  equivalent  of  euro-  and  Japanese 
yen-denominated senior unsecured debt that contributes to our 
total  loss-absorbing  capacity  (TLAC),  the  issuance  of  USD 9.7 
billion equivalent of senior unsecured debt, and the issuance of 
USD 2.5  billion  equivalent  of  US  dollar-  and  Singapore  dollar-
denominated high-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital 
instruments.  These  issuances  were  partly  offset  by  the  maturity 
or  early  redemption  of  USD 10.0  billion  equivalent  of  senior 
unsecured debt and USD 1.5 billion equivalent of a tier 2 capital 
instrument. 

Customer  deposits  increased  by  USD 6  billion,  mainly  driven 
by  higher  deposits  in  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  and  in 
Global Wealth Management, partly offset by currency effects. As 
of  31  December  2018,  customer  deposits  represented  60%  of 
our  funding  sources  and  our  ratio  of  customer  deposits  to 
outstanding  loan  balances  was  131%  (31 December  2017: 
128%).  Derivatives  and  cash  collateral  payables  increased  by 
USD 4  billion,  in  line  with  the  aforementioned  increase  in 
derivative assets and cash collateral receivables. 

Our  business  activities  generate  asset  and  liability  portfolios 
that are highly diversified with respect to market, product, tenor 
and  currency.  This  reduces  our  exposure  to  individual  funding 
sources, provides a broad range of investment opportunities and 
reduces liquidity risk.

Short-term  borrowings  decreased  by  USD 10  billion,  mainly 
reflecting net redemptions of commercial paper and certificates 
of deposit, related to a reduction in business division net funding 
consumption.  Short-term  borrowings  represented  7%  of  our 
funding sources.

Global  Wealth  Management  and  Personal  &  Corporate 
Banking provide significant, cost-efficient and reliable sources of 
funding.  These  include  core  deposits  and  Swiss  covered  bonds, 
which  use  (as  a  pledge)  a  portion  of  our  portfolio  of  Swiss 
residential  mortgages  as  collateral  to  generate 
long-term 
funding. In addition, we have several short-, medium- and long-
term funding programs under which we issue senior unsecured 
debt  and  structured  notes,  as  well  as  short-term  debt.  These 
programs allow institutional and private investors in Europe, the 
US and Asia Pacific to customize their investments in UBS’s debt. 
Collectively, these broad product offerings and funding sources, 
together with the global scope of our business activities, support 
our funding stability.

→ Refer to the document “UBS Group AG consolidated capital 
instruments and TLAC-eligible senior unsecured debt” under 

“Bondholder information” at www.ubs.com/investors for more 

information 

→ Refer to the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this 

report for more information

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As of 

USD billion
Short-term borrowings2
Securities financing transactions at amortized cost
Customer deposits
Long-term debt issued3
Trading portfolio4
Derivatives and cash collateral payables on derivative instruments
Brokerage payables
Other financial liabilities at AC / FV5
Non-financial liabilities and amounts due under unit-linked investment contracts
TTotal liabilities
Total liabilities excluding derivatives and cash collateral
Share capital
Share premium
Treasury shares
Retained earnings
Other comprehensive income6
TTotal equity attributable to shareholders
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
TTotal equity
TTotal liabilities and equity
11 Opening balance sheet upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018. Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more 
information.     2 Consists of short-term debt issued measured at amortized cost and amounts due to banks.     3 Consists of long-term debt issued measured at amortized cost and debt issued designated at fair 
value. The classification of debt issued into short-term and long-term does not consider any early redemption features.    4 Consists of financial liabilities at fair value held for trading.     5 Consists of other financial 
liabilities measured at amortized cost and other financial liabilities designated at fair value, but excludes cash collateral payables on derivative instruments and amounts due under unit-linked investment contracts.  
6 Excludes defined benefit plans and own credit that are recorded directly in Retained earnings.

331.12.18 
(IFRS 9)
  50.0
  10.3
  419.8
  150.3
  28.9
  154.6
  38.4
  18.8
  34.2
  905.4
  750.8
  0.3
  20.8
  (2.6)
  30.4
  3.9
  52.9
  0.2
  53.1
  958.5

31.12.17
(IAS 39)
 60.0
 17.5
 419.6
 141.7
 31.3
 150.2
 0.0
 42.1
 24.5
 886.7
 736.6
 0.3
 23.6
 (2.2)
 25.9
 4.8
 52.5
 0.1
 52.6
 939.3

1.1.18
(IFRS 9)1
 60.0
 12.3
 414.1
 141.7
 31.3
 150.2
 35.8
 16.9
 24.6
 886.9
 736.6
 0.3
 23.6
 (2.2)
 25.4
 4.8
 51.9
 0.1
 52.0
 938.8

% change from
1.1.18
(IFRS 9)
 (17)
 (16)
 1
 6
 (7)
 3
 7
 11
 39
 2
 2
 0
 (12)
 19
 20
 (17)
 2
 200
 2
 2

(cid:37)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:86)(cid:84)(cid:67)(cid:69)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:67)(cid:78)(cid:2)(cid:79)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:84)(cid:75)(cid:86)(cid:91)(cid:2)(cid:82)(cid:84)(cid:81)(cid:386)(cid:78)(cid:71)(cid:2)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:2)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:67)(cid:80)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:80)(cid:73)(cid:2)(cid:78)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:73)(cid:15)(cid:86)(cid:71)(cid:84)(cid:79)(cid:2)(cid:70)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:2)(cid:74)(cid:71)(cid:78)(cid:70)(cid:2)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:2)(cid:67)(cid:79)(cid:81)(cid:84)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:92)(cid:71)(cid:70)(cid:2)(cid:69)(cid:81)(cid:85)(cid:86)
(cid:55)(cid:53)(cid:38)(cid:2)(cid:68)(cid:75)(cid:78)(cid:78)(cid:75)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:14)(cid:2)(cid:71)(cid:90)(cid:69)(cid:71)(cid:82)(cid:86)(cid:2)(cid:89)(cid:74)(cid:71)(cid:84)(cid:71)(cid:2)(cid:75)(cid:80)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:69)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:71)(cid:70)

(cid:35)(cid:85)(cid:2)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:2)(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:16)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:16)(cid:19)(cid:26)

(cid:21)(cid:20)

(cid:20)(cid:22)

(cid:19)(cid:24)

(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:26)

(cid:2)(cid:2)(cid:18)

(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:19)(cid:27)

(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:20)(cid:18)

(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:20)(cid:19)

(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:20)(cid:20)(cid:115)(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:20)(cid:21)

(cid:59)(cid:71)(cid:67)(cid:84)(cid:2)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:2)(cid:79)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:84)(cid:75)(cid:86)(cid:91)

(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:20)(cid:22)(cid:115)(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:20)(cid:26)

(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:20)(cid:27)(cid:115)(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:21)(cid:26)

(cid:67)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:71)(cid:84)(cid:2)(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:21)(cid:26)

(cid:53)(cid:71)(cid:80)(cid:75)(cid:81)(cid:84)(cid:2)(cid:70)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:86)

(cid:53)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:84)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:80)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:71)(cid:70)(cid:2)(cid:70)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:86)

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Funding by product and currency

Short-term borrowings

of which: due to banks
of which: short-term debt issued 1

Securities financing transactions
Cash collateral payables on derivative 
instruments
Customer deposits

of which: demand deposits
of which: retail savings / deposits
of which: time deposits
of which: fiduciary deposits

Long-term debt issued2
Brokerage payables

TTotal

UUSD billion
AAll currencies

331.12.18
  50.0
  11.0
  39.0
  10.3

31.12.17
 60.0
 7.7
 52.3
 17.5

  28.9
  419.8
  181.9
  165.8
  53.6
  18.6
  150.3
  38.4

  697.7

 31.0
 419.6
 193.5
 166.0
 48.6
 11.5
 141.7
 30.4

 700.2

AAll currencies
331.12.18 31.12.17
 8.6
 1.1
 7.5
 2.5

  7.2
  1.6
  5.6
  1.5

  4.1
  60.2
  26.1
  23.8
  7.7
  2.7
  21.5
  5.5

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time to maturity of less than one year.    

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Equity 
Effective  from  1  October  2018,  the  functional  currency  of  UBS 
Group  AG  and  UBS  AG’s  Head  Office  in  Switzerland  changed 
from  Swiss  francs  to  US  dollars  and  that  of  UBS  AG’s  London 
Branch  from  British  pounds  to  US  dollars.  The  presentation 
currency  of  UBS  Group  AG’s  consolidated  financial  statements 
has  also  changed  from  Swiss  francs  to  US  dollars  to  align  with 
the  functional  currency  changes  of  significant  Group  entities. 
Prior  periods  have  been  restated  for  this  presentation  currency 
change.  This  has  resulted  in  a  change  in  our  foreign  currency 
translation  other  comprehensive 
life-to-date 
balance, with offsetting effects on other components of equity. 
→ Refer to “Note 1b Changes in accounting policies, comparability 
and other adjustments, excluding the effects of adoption of 

income 

(OCI) 

IFRS 9, Financial Instruments” in the “Consolidated financial 

statements” section of this report for more information 

Equity  attributable  to  shareholders  increased  by  USD 432 
million  to  USD 52,928  million  as  of  31  December  2018.  This 
increase  included  the  effects  from  the  adoption  of  new 
accounting  standards,  which  decreased  equity  attributable  to 
shareholders by USD 617 million.

Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders was 
positive  USD 4,225  million,  reflecting  net  profit  of  USD 4,516 
million  and  negative  OCI  of  USD 290  million.  Negative  OCI 
included  foreign  currency  translation  losses  of  USD 541  million, 
net losses on cash flow hedges of USD 269 million and negative 
OCI  related  to  financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value  through 
OCI  of  USD 45  million,  partly  offset  by  own  credit  gains  of 
USD 509  million  and  net  gains  on  defined  benefit  plans  of 
USD 56 million.

Share  premium  decreased  by  USD 2,755  million,  primarily  as 
a  result  of  the  distribution  of  USD 2,440  million  out  of  the 
capital  contribution  reserve  and  a  reduction  of  USD 1,009 
million  from  the  delivery  of  treasury  shares  under  share-based 
compensation plans, which were partly offset by an increase of 
USD 676  million  due  to  the  amortization  of  deferred  equity 
compensation awards in the income statement.

Net  treasury  share  activity  decreased  equity  attributable  to 
shareholders  by  USD 421  million,  mainly  as  a  result  of  share 
repurchases  of  USD 762  million  in  2018  under  our  share 
buyback  program,  which  were  partly  offset  by  the  net  disposal 
of 
share-based 
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compensation awards.

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USD 117  million  to  USD 176  million,  primarily  related  to  the 
increase  of  our  stake  in  UBS  Securities  China  from  24.99%  to 
51%  in  2018,  resulting  in  consolidation  of  this  entity  and 
recognition of non-controlling interest.

→ Refer to “Note 1c Changes in accounting policies and 

comparability and transition effects from the adoption of 

IFRS 9, Financial Instruments” in the “Consolidated financial 

statements” section of this report for more information 

→ Refer to the “Group performance” and “Consolidated financial 

statements” sections of this report for more information

funding, 

short-term  wholesale 

Net stable funding ratio
The  net  stable  funding  ratio  (NSFR)  framework  is  intended  to 
to 
limit  overreliance  on 
encourage a better assessment of funding risk across all on- and 
off-balance  sheet  items  and  to  promote  funding  stability.  The 
NSFR  has  two  components:  available  stable  funding  (ASF)  and 
required  stable  funding  (RSF).  ASF  is  the  portion  of  capital  and 
liabilities  expected  to  be  available  over  the  period  of  one  year. 
RSF is a measure of the stable funding requirement of an asset 
based on its maturity, encumbrance and other characteristics, as 
well  as  the  potential  for  contingent  calls  on  funding  liquidity 
from  off-balance  sheet  exposures.  The  Basel  Committee  on 
Banking Supervision (BCBS) NSFR regulatory framework requires 
a ratio of at least 100% from 2018. 

We  report  our  estimated  pro  forma  NSFR  based  on  current 
guidance  from  FINMA  and  will  adjust  our  NSFR  reporting 
according  to  the  final  implementation  of  the  BCBS  NSFR 
disclosure  standards  in  Switzerland.  The  calculation  of  our  pro 
forma  NSFR  includes  interpretation  and  estimates  of  the  effect 
of  the  NSFR  rules,  and  will  be  refined  as  regulatory 
interpretations  evolve  and  as  new  models  and  associated 
systems  are  enhanced.  In  November  2018,  the  Swiss  Federal 
Council informed that the introduction of the NSFR, which was 
originally  planned  for  1 January  2018,  will  be  reconsidered  at 
the end of 2019.

As of 31 December 2018, our estimated pro forma NSFR was 
110%,  an  increase  of  5  percentage  points  from  31  December 
2017.  This  primarily  reflected  a  USD 10  billion  decrease  in 
required stable funding, mainly related to a reduction in trading 
assets and prime brokerage receivables as well as an increase in 
available  stable  funding,  mainly  driven  by  new  issuances  and 
deposit increases. 

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Risk, treasury and capital management
Treasury management

Internal funding and funds transfer pricing
We  employ  an  integrated  liquidity  and  funding  framework  to 
govern  the  liquidity  management  of  all  our  branches  and 
subsidiaries,  and  our  major  sources  of  liquidity  are  channeled 
through  entities  that  are  fully  consolidated.  Group  ALM  meets 
internal demands for funding by channeling funds from entities 
generating surplus cash to those in need of financing, except in 
those circumstances where transfer restrictions exist.

Funding  costs  and  benefits  are  allocated  to  our  business 
divisions  and  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio  according  to  our 
liquidity and funding risk management framework. Our internal 
funds  transfer  pricing  system,  which  is  governed  by  Group 
Treasury,  is  designed  to  provide  the  proper  liability  structure  to 
support  the  assets  and  planned  activities  of  each  business 
division.  The  funds  transfer  pricing  mechanism  aims  to  allocate 
funding  and  liquidity  costs  to  the  activities  generating  the 
liquidity  and  funding  risks,  and  deals  with  the  movement  of 
funds  from  those  businesses  in  surplus  to  those  that  have  a 
shortfall.  Funding  is  internally  transferred  or  allocated  among 
businesses at rates and tenors that reflect each business’s asset 
composition,  liquidity  and  reliable  external  funding,  and,  for 
major  subsidiaries,  is  entity-specific.  We  regularly  review  our 
transfer  pricing  mechanisms  and  make 
internal 
enhancements where appropriate to help better accomplish our 
liquidity and funding management objectives.

funds 

Credit ratings
Credit  ratings  can  affect  the  cost  and  availability  of  funding, 
especially funding from wholesale unsecured sources. Our credit 
ratings  can  also  influence  the  performance  of  some  of  our 
businesses and the levels of client and counterparty confidence. 
Rating  agencies  take  into  account  a  range  of  factors  when 
assessing  creditworthiness  and  setting  credit  ratings.  These 
include  the  company’s  strategy,  its  business  position  and 
franchise  value,  stability  and  quality  of  earnings,  capital 
adequacy,  risk  profile  and  management,  liquidity  management, 
diversification  of  funding  sources,  asset  quality  and  corporate 
governance.  Credit  ratings  reflect  the  opinions  of  the  rating 
agencies and can change at any time.

In  evaluating  our  liquidity  and  funding  requirements,  we 
consider  the  potential  effect  of  a  reduction  in  UBS’s  long-term 
credit  ratings  and  a  corresponding  reduction  in  short-term 
ratings. 

If  our  credit  ratings  were  to  be  downgraded,  rating  trigger 
clauses could result in an immediate cash settlement or the need 
to deliver additional collateral to counterparties from contractual 
obligations  related  to  over-the-counter  derivative  positions  and 
other obligations. Based on our credit ratings as of 31 December 
2018, USD 0.0 billion, USD 0.4 billion and USD 1.2 billion would 
have been required for such contractual obligations in the event 
of  a  one-notch,  two-notch  and  three-notch  reduction  in  long-
term credit ratings, respectively. Of these, the portion related to 
additional  collateral  is  USD 0.0  billion,  USD 0.3  billion  and 
USD 1.0 billion, respectively.

There were three main rating actions on UBS Group AG’s and 

UBS AG’s solicited credit ratings in 2018.

On  29  January  2018,  Standard  &  Poor’s  Global  Ratings 
downgraded  UBS  Group  AG’s  high-trigger  additional  tier  1 
capital instruments rating to BB (stable outlook) from BB+.

On  18  June  2018,  Moody’s  Investors  Service  (Moody’s) 
upgraded UBS AG’s long-term senior unsecured debt ratings to 
Aa3 (stable outlook) from A1, following the ratings being placed 
on review for upgrade on 5 April 2018. Moody’s rates the TLAC-
eligible senior unsecured debt guaranteed by UBS Group AG on 
an  unsolicited  basis  (issuance  out  of  UBS  Group  Funding 
(Switzerland)  AG).  Moody’s  also  upgraded  its  long-term  rating 
for this debt to A3 (stable outlook) from Baa1 on 18 June 2018.

On  22  November  2018,  Rating  and  Investment  Information 
(R&I) affirmed UBS Group AG’s issuer rating of A while revising 
its outlook from stable to positive.

→ Refer to “Liquidity and funding management are critical to our 
ongoing performance” in the “Risk factors” section of this 

report for more information

Maturity analysis of assets and liabilities

The tables on the following pages provide an analysis of on- and 
off-balance  sheet  assets  and  liabilities  by  residual  contractual 
maturity as of the balance sheet date. The contractual maturity 
of  liabilities  is  based  on  carrying  amounts  and  the  earliest  date 
on which we could be required to pay. The contractual maturity 
of assets is based on carrying amounts and includes the effect of 
callable features. The presentation of liabilities at carrying value 
in this table differs from “Note 27 Maturity analysis of financial 
liabilities” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of 
liabilities  are  presented  on  an 
this  report,  where  these 
undiscounted  basis,  as  required  by 
International  Financial 
Reporting Standards.

Derivative  financial  instruments  and  Financial  assets  and 
liabilities at fair value held for trading are assigned to the column 
Due  within  1  month,  noting  that  the  respective  contractual 
maturities may extend over significantly longer periods.

Assets  held  to  hedge  unit-linked 

investment  contracts 
(presented  within  Financial  assets  at  fair  value  not  held  for 
trading)  are  assigned  to  the  column  Due  within  1  month, 
consistent  with  the  maturity  assigned  to  the  related  amounts 
due  under  unit-linked  investment  contracts  (presented  within 
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value). 

Other  financial  assets  and  liabilities  with  no  contractual 
maturity, such as equity securities, are included in the Perpetual / 
Not  applicable  time  bucket.  Undated  or  perpetual  instruments 
are  classified  based  on  the  contractual  notice  period  that  the 
counterparty of the instrument is entitled to give. Where there is 
no contractual notice period, undated or perpetual contracts are 
included in the Perpetual / Not applicable time bucket.

Non-financial  assets  and 

liabilities  with  no  contractual 
maturity are generally included in the Perpetual / Not applicable 
time bucket.

Loan  commitments  are  classified  on  the  basis  of  the  earliest 

date they can be drawn down.

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USD billion

Assets
Cash and balances at central banks
Loans and advances to banks
Receivables from securities financing transactions
Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
Loans and advances to customers
Other financial assets measured at amortized cost
TTotal financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial assets at fair value held for trading

of which: assets pledged as collateral that may be sold or 
repledged by counterparties
Derivative financial instruments
Brokerage receivables
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading
TTotal financial assets measured at fair value through 
profit or loss
FFinancial assets measured at fair value through other 
comprehensive income
Investments in associates
Property, equipment and software
Goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Other non-financial assets
TTotal assets as of 31 December 2018
TTotal assets as of 31 December 2017

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Due
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Due
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Due
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Due
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Perpetual /
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 15.4
 67.6
 23.6
 118.5
 5.2
 338.6
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 34.3

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 4.8

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 18.4

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 2.6

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 0.7
 11.2

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 0.3

 0.1
 1.7

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 0.7
 12.7

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 6.1

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 1.3

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 0.0

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  37.4
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  62.2
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Total

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 23.6
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 22.6
 587.1
 104.4

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 126.2
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 1.4

 330.1

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 1.1
 9.3
 6.6
 10.1
 7.4
  958.5
 939.3

 1.1
 9.3
 6.6
 10.1

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Maturity analysis of assets and liabilities (continued)

USD billion

Liabilities
Amounts due to banks 
Payables from securities financing transactions
Cash collateral payables on derivative instruments
Customer deposits
Debt issued measured at amortized cost
Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
TTotal financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Financial liabilities at fair value held for trading
Derivative financial instruments
Brokerage payables designated at fair value
Debt issued designated at fair value
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value
TTotal financial liabilities measured at fair value through 
profit or loss
Provisions
Other non-financial liabilities
TTotal liabilities as of 31 December 2018
TTotal liabilities as of 31 December 2017

GGuarantees, commitments and forward starting transactions
Loan commitments
Guarantees
Reverse repurchase agreements
Securities borrowing agreements
TTotal as of 31 December 2018
TTotal as of 31 December 2017

Due 
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Due
between
1 and 3
months

Due
between
3 and 6
months

Due
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6 and 9
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Due
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9 and 12
months

Due
between
1 and 2
years

Due
between
2 and 5
years

Due over
5 years

Perpetual /
Not 
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 7.9
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 28.9
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 4.5
 6.9
 453.5
 28.9
 125.7
 38.4
 15.9
 30.1

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 3.6
  699.7
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 0.3

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  41.4
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 0.1

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 0.0

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 1.8
 1.2

 2.9

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 0.1

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 7.1
 0.8

 7.8

  28.6
 31.6

  17.6
 16.2

  11.7
 15.0

  23.6
 14.3

  37.7
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  32.7
 35.3

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  12.5
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 0.1

  0.3
 0.2

  0.2
 0.1

  0.1
 0.1

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  0.2
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 0.1

  0.0
 0.0

  0.0
 0.0

Total

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 10.3
 28.9
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 132.3
 6.9
 609.2
 28.9
 125.7
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 57.0
 33.6

 283.7
 3.5
 9.0
  905.4
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 19.8
 9.0
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Off-balance sheet

Off-balance sheet arrangements

In the normal course of business, we enter into transactions that 
may not be recognized in whole or in part on our balance sheet 
in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards. 
These  transactions  include  derivative  instruments,  guarantees 
and  similar  arrangements,  as  well  as  some  purchased  and 
retained interests in non-consolidated structured entities, which 
are  transacted  for  a  number  of  reasons,  including  hedging  and 
market-making activities, to meet specific needs of our clients or 
to offer investment opportunities to clients through entities that 
are not controlled by us.

Off-balance sheet1

When we incur an obligation or become entitled to an asset 
through these arrangements, we recognize them on the balance 
sheet.  It  should  be  noted  that  in  certain  instances  the  amount 
recognized on the balance sheet does not represent the full gain 
or loss potential inherent in such arrangements.

→ Refer to “Note 1a Significant accounting policies,” items 1, 3a 
and 3d, and “Note 31 Interests in subsidiaries and other 

entities” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of 

this report for more information

Off-balance sheet development in 2018
Forward  starting  reverse  repurchase  agreements  decreased  by 
USD 4 billion and forward starting repurchase agreements were 
stable  at  USD 8  billion.  Guarantees  increased  by  USD 1  billion, 
primarily  in  Global  Wealth  Management.  Loan  commitments 
decreased by USD 5 billion, primarily reflecting a decrease in our 
Corporate  Client  Solutions  business  in  the  Investment  Bank 
resulting  from  commitments  that  were  funded,  canceled  or 
syndicated during the year.

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Total guarantees2
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Forward starting reverse repurchase agreements
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Forward starting repurchase agreements
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11 The information provided in this table is aligned with the scope disclosed in “Note 34 Guarantees, commitments and forward starting transactions” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this 
report.    2 Total guarantees and Loan commitments are shown net of sub-participations.

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As of

The paragraphs on the next page provide more information on 
several  distinct  off-balance  sheet  arrangements.  Additional  off-
balance  sheet  information  is  primarily  provided  in  Notes  10,  11, 
21,  23,  24i,  26,  31  and  33  in  the  “Consolidated  financial 
statements” section of this report, as well as in the 31 December 
2018  Pillar  3 
report  under  “Pillar  3  disclosures”  at 
www.ubs.com/investors.

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into  partial 

For  certain  obligations,  we  enter 

sub-
participations to mitigate various risks from guarantees and loan 
commitments.  A  sub-participation  is  an  agreement  by  another 
party to take a share of the loss in the event that the obligation 
is  not  fulfilled  by  the  obligor  and,  where  applicable,  to  fund  a 
part of the credit facility. We retain the contractual relationship 
with  the  obligor,  and  the  sub-participant  has  only  an  indirect 
relationship.  We  only  enter  into  sub-participation  agreements 
with banks to which we ascribe a credit rating equal to or better 
than that of the obligor.

Furthermore,  we  provide  representations,  warranties  and 
indemnifications  to  third  parties  in  the  normal  course  of 
business.

Clearing house and exchange memberships
We  are  a  member  of  numerous  securities  and  derivative 
exchanges  and  clearing  houses.  In  connection  with  some  of 
those  memberships,  we  may  be  required  to  pay  a  share  of  the 
financial  obligations  of  another  member  who  defaults  or  we 
may  be  otherwise  exposed  to  additional  financial  obligations. 
While  the  membership  rules  vary,  obligations  generally  would 
arise  only  if  the  exchange  or  clearing  house  had  exhausted  its 
resources. We consider the probability of a material loss due to 
such obligations to be remote.

Deposit insurance
Swiss  banking  law  and  the  deposit  insurance  system  require 
Swiss  banks  and  securities  dealers  to  jointly  guarantee  an 
amount  of  up  to  CHF 6  billion  for  privileged  client  deposits  in 
the  event  that  a  Swiss  bank  or  securities  dealer  becomes 
insolvent.  FINMA  estimates  our  share  in  the  deposit  insurance 
system to be CHF 0.9 billion. 

As  a  member  of  the  Deposit  Protection  Fund  of  the 
Association  of  German  Banks  (the  Fund),  we  are  required  to 
provide  an  indemnity  to  the  Fund  related  to  its  coverage  of 
certain  non-institutional  deposits  for  amounts  above  EUR 
100,000 and below EUR 210.1 million per depositor in the event 
that a German bank becomes unable to meet its obligations.

The 

aforementioned  deposit 

requirements 
represent  a  contingent  payment  obligation  and  expose  us  to 
additional  risk.  As  of  31  December  2018,  we  considered  the 
probability of a material loss from our obligations to be remote.

insurance 

Risk, treasury and capital management
Treasury management

Risk disclosures, including our involvement with off-balance 
sheet vehicles
Refer  to  the  “Risk  management  and  control”  section  of  this 
report  for  comprehensive  credit,  market  and  liquidity  risk 
information  related  to  our  exposures,  which  includes  exposures 
to off-balance sheet vehicles.

Support provided to non-consolidated investment funds
In 2018, the Group did not provide material support, financial or 
otherwise, to unconsolidated investment funds when the Group 
was  not  contractually  obligated  to  do  so,  nor  does  the  Group 
have an intention to do so.

Guarantees and similar arrangements
In  the  normal  course  of  business,  we  issue  various  forms  of 
guarantees,  commitments  to  extend  credit,  standby  and  other 
letters  of  credit  to  support  our  clients,  commitments  to  enter 
into  forward  starting  transactions,  note  issuance  facilities  and 
revolving  underwriting  facilities.  With  the  exception  of  related 
premiums, generally these guarantees and similar obligations are 
kept  as  off-balance  sheet  items  unless  a  provision  to  cover 
probable losses or expected credit losses is required.

As of 31 December 2018, the net exposure (gross values less 
sub-participations) from guarantees and similar instruments was 
USD 17.0  billion  compared  with  USD 16.4  billion  as  of 
31 December  2017.  Fee  income  from  issuing  guarantees  was 
not significant to total revenues in 2018 and 2017.

Guarantees  represent  irrevocable  assurances  that,  subject  to 
the satisfaction of certain conditions, we will make payments in 
the  event  that  our  clients  fail  to  fulfill  their  obligations  to  third 
parties. We also enter into commitments to extend credit in the 
form  of  credit  lines  that  are  available  to  secure  the  liquidity 
needs of our clients. The majority of these unutilized credit lines 
range in maturity from one month to five years. If customers fail 
to meet their obligations, our maximum exposure to credit risk is 
the  contractual  amount  of  these  instruments.  The  risk  is  similar 
to the risk involved in extending loan facilities and is subject to 
the same risk management and control framework. In 2018, we 
recognized net credit loss expenses of USD 12 million related to 
loan  commitments,  guarantees  and  other  credit  facilities  in 
scope of expected credit loss measurement compared with a net 
credit  loss  recovery  of  USD 22  million  in  2017.  Provisions 
recognized 
loan  commitments  were 
USD 116 million as of 31 December 2018 and USD 34 million as 
of 31 December 2017.

for  guarantees  and 

→ Refer to “Note 10 Financial assets at amortized cost and other 
positions in scope of expected credit loss measurement” and 

“Note 23 Expected credit loss measurement” in the “Consolidated 

financial statements” section of this report for more information 

on provisions for loan commitments and guarantees

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USD million

Long-term debt obligations

Finance lease obligations

Operating lease obligations

Purchase obligations

TTotal as of 31 December 2018

Payment due by period

Within 1 year

 56,118

 3

 684

 1,057

  57,862

1–3 years

 37,271

 2

 1,189

 820

  39,283

3–5 years

Over 5 years

Total

 27,457

 45,749

 166,595

 0

 938

 266

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 1,877

 180

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 4,688

 2,324

  28,661

  47,823

  173,630

Contractual obligations
The  table  above  summarizes  payments  due  by  period  under 
contractual obligations as of 31 December 2018.

All  contractual  obligations  included  in  this  table,  with  the 
exception  of  purchase  obligations  (i.e.,  those  in  which  we  are 
committed  to  purchasing  determined  volumes  of  goods  and 
services), are either recognized as liabilities on our balance sheet 
or,  in  the  case  of  operating  leases,  disclosed  in  “Note  33 
Operating  leases  and  finance  leases”  in  the  “Consolidated 
financial statements” section of this report.

Long-term  debt  obligations  as  of  31  December  2018  were 
USD 167 billion. They consisted of debt issued designated at fair 
value  (USD 59  billion)  and  long-term  debt  issued  (USD 107 
billion)  and  represent  estimated  future  interest  and  principal 
payments on an undiscounted basis. 

→ Refer to “Note 27 Maturity analysis of financial liabilities” in the 
“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information

Approximately half of total long-term debt obligations had a 
variable  rate  of  interest.  Amounts  due  on  interest  rate  swaps 
used  to  hedge  interest  rate  risk  inherent  in  fixed-rate  debt 
issued,  and  designated 
fair  value  hedge  accounting 
relationships,  are  not  included  in  the  table  above.  The  notional 

in 

amount  of  these  interest  rate  swaps  was  USD 64  billion  as  of 
31 December 2018. Debt issued designated at fair value mainly 
consists  of  structured  notes  and  is  generally  economically 
hedged, but it would not be practicable to estimate the amount 
and / or timing of the payments on interest swaps used to hedge 
these  instruments  as  interest  rate  risk  inherent  in  respective 
liabilities is generally risk managed on a portfolio level.

Within  purchase  obligations,  the  obligation  to  employees 
under  mandatory  notice  periods  is  excluded  (i.e.,  the  period  in 
which  we  must  pay  contractually  agreed  salaries  to  employees 
leaving the firm).

Our  liabilities  recognized  on  the  balance  sheet  as  Amounts 
due  to  banks,  Payables  from  securities  financing  transactions, 
Cash  collateral  payables  on  derivative  instruments,  Customer 
deposits,  Other  financial  liabilities  measured  at  amortized  cost, 
Financial  liabilities  at  fair  value  held  for  trading,  Derivative 
financial  instruments,  Brokerage  payables  designated  at  fair 
value,  Other  financial 
liabilities  designated  at  fair  value, 
Provisions  and  Other  non-financial  liabilities  are  excluded  from 
the table above. 

→ Refer to the respective Notes, including “Note 28 Hedge 

accounting,” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section 

of this report for more information 

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Treasury management

Currency management

Strategy, objectives and governance

Beginning  1  October  2018,  the  US  dollar  has  become  the 
presentation  currency  of  the  Group.  As  a  result  of  the  change, 
our  Group  currency  management  activities  have  been 
recalibrated  to  reduce  adverse  currency  effects  on  our  reported 
financial results in US dollars, within limits set by the BoD. Group 
ALM  focuses  on  three  principal  areas  of  currency  risk 
management:  (i)  currency-matched  funding  and  investment  of 
non-US dollar assets and liabilities; (ii) sell-down of non-US dollar 
profits and losses; and (iii) selective hedging of anticipated non-
US  dollar  profits  and  losses  to  further  mitigate  the  effect  of 
structural  imbalances  in  the  balance  sheet.  Non-trading  foreign 
exchange  risks  arising  from  transactions  denominated  in  a 
currency other than the reporting entity’s functional currency are 
managed under market risk limits. Activities performed by Group 
ALM  include  the  management  of  the  structural  currency 
composition at the consolidated Group level.

Currency-matched funding and investment of non-US dollar 
assets and liabilities
For monetary balance sheet items and non-core investments, as 
far  as  it  is  practical  and  efficient,  we  follow  the  principle  of 
matching  the  currencies  of  our  assets  and  liabilities  for  funding 
purposes.  This  avoids  profits  and  losses  arising  from  the 
translation of non-US dollar assets and liabilities.

Net investment hedge accounting is applied to non-US dollar 
core  investments  to  balance  the  effect  of  foreign  exchange 
movements  on  both  common  equity  tier  1  (CET1)  capital  and 
the CET1 capital ratio.

→ Refer to “Note 1a Significant accounting policies” and “Note 11 

Derivative instruments” in the “Consolidated financial 

statements” section of this report for more information

Sell-down of non-US dollar reported profits and losses
Income  statement  items  of  foreign  subsidiaries  and  branches 
with  a  functional  currency  other  than  the  US  dollar  are 
translated into US dollars on a monthly basis using the relevant 
month-end rate. To reduce earnings volatility on the translation 
of  previously  recognized  earnings  in  foreign  currencies,  Group 
ALM centralizes the profits and losses arising in UBS AG and its 
branches and sells or buys the profit or loss for US dollars. Our 
foreign  subsidiaries  follow  a  similar  monthly  sell-down  process 
into  their  own  functional  currencies.  Retained  earnings  in 
foreign subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the US 
dollar are integrated and managed as part of our net investment 
hedge accounting program.

Hedging of anticipated non-US dollar profits and losses
The  Group  ALCO  may  at  any  time  instruct  Group  ALM  to 
execute hedges to protect anticipated future profits and losses in 
foreign  currencies  against  possible  adverse  trends  of  foreign 
exchange  rates.  Although  intended  to  hedge  future  earnings, 
these transactions are accounted for as open currency positions 
and are subject to internal market risk limits for value-at-risk and 
stress loss limits.

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 
more information on our active management of sensitivity to 

currency movements and its effect on our key ratios

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Cash flows

As a global financial institution, our cash flows are complex and 
often may bear little relation to our net earnings and net assets. 
Consequently, we believe that a traditional cash flow analysis is 
less  meaningful  in  evaluating  our  liquidity  position  than  the 
liquidity,  funding  and  capital  management  frameworks  and 
measures described elsewhere in the “Risk, treasury and capital 
management” section of this report.

Cash and cash equivalents

As  of  31  December  2018,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  totaled 
USD 126.1  billion,  an 
increase  of  USD 21.2  billion  from 
31 December 2017,  driven  by  net  cash  inflows  from  operating 
activities,  partly  offset  by  net  cash  outflows  from  investing 
activities.

Operating activities

In  2018,  net  cash  inflows  from  operating  activities  were 
USD 28.9  billion.  Net  operating  cash  flow,  before  changes  in 
operating  assets  and  liabilities  and  income  taxes  paid,  was  an 
outflow  of  USD 0.2  billion.  Changes  in  operating  assets  and 
liabilities resulted in net cash inflows of USD 29.1 billion, mainly 
driven  by  an  USD 11.4  billion  net  inflow  related  to  brokerage 
receivables  and  payables,  a  USD 11.1  billion  net  inflow  from 
financial  assets  at  fair  value  not  held  for  trading  and  other 
financial  assets  and  liabilities,  a  USD 11.1  billion  inflow  from 
financial  assets  and  liabilities  at  fair  value  held  for  trading  and 
derivative  financial  instruments,  and  a  USD 9.1  billion  inflow 
from  customer  deposits.  These  inflows  were  partly  offset  by  a 
net  outflow  from  securities  financing  transactions  of  USD 11.2 
billion and a net outflow from lending balances to customers of 
USD 5.2 billion. 

In  2017,  net  cash  outflows  from  operating  activities  were 
USD 52.1  billion.  Net  operating  cash  flow,  before  changes  in 
operating  assets  and  liabilities  and  income  taxes  paid,  was  an 
inflow  of  USD 6.7  billion.  Changes  in  operating  assets  and 
liabilities  resulted  in  net  cash  outflows  of  USD 58.8  billion, 

mainly  driven  by  a  USD 23.5  billion  net  outflow  related  to 
financial  assets  and  liabilities  at  fair  value  held  for  trading  and 
derivative  financial  instruments,  a  USD 14.5  billion  net  outflow 
from  loans  and  advances  to  customers,  and  a  USD 13.0  billion 
net outflow from customer deposits. 

Investing activities

Investing  activities  resulted  in  a  net  cash  outflow  of  USD 6.1 
billion in 2018, primarily related to net cash outflows of USD 3.8 
billion  from  the  purchase  and  redemption  of  debt  securities 
measured at amortized cost.

In  2017,  investing  activities  resulted  in  a  net  cash  inflow  of 
USD 5.2  billion,  primarily  related  to  gross  cash  inflows  of 
USD 15.3  billion  from  the  disposal  and  redemption  of  financial 
assets  measured  at  fair  value  through  other  comprehensive 
income,  partly  offset  by  gross  cash  outflows  of  USD 8.6  billion 
related to the purchase of financial assets measured at fair value 
through other comprehensive income.

Financing activities

Financing  activities  resulted  in  a  net  cash  inflow  of  USD 0.2 
billion  in  2018,  mainly  due  to  the  net  issuance  of  USD 16.3 
billion of long-term debt, which includes debt issued designated 
at fair value, partly offset by net repayments of USD 12.2 billion 
of  short-term  debt,  a  dividend  distribution  to  shareholders  of 
USD 2.4  billion  and  net  cash  used  to  acquire  treasury  shares  of 
USD 1.4 billion.

In  2017,  financing  activities  resulted  in  a  net  cash  inflow  of 
USD 27.0  billion,  mainly  due  to  the  net  issuance  of  USD 24.5 
billion  of  short-term  debt  and  USD 6.3  billion  of  long-term  debt, 
which includes debt issued designated at fair value, partly offset 
by a dividend distribution to shareholders of USD 2.3 billion.

→ Refer to “Primary financial statements” in the “Consolidated 

financial statements” section of this report for more 

information on cash flows

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USD million

Net cash flow from / (used in) operating activities

Net cash flow from / (used in) investing activities

Net cash flow from / (used in) financing activities

Effects of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents

NNet increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

CCash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

For the year ended

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  190

  (1,726)

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 (52,099)

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Risk, treasury and capital management
Capital management

Capital management

Capital management objectives, planning and activities 

We  have  adopted  IFRS  16,  Leases,  as  of  1  January  2019, 
which  will  increase  RWA  and  leverage  ratio  denominator  (LRD) 
by approximately USD 3.5 billion, respectively. 

→ Refer to the “Our strategy” and “Performance targets and 

measurement” sections of this report for more information on 

our capital and resource guidelines 2019 –2021

→ Refer to “Our stated capital returns objective is based, in part, 
on capital ratios that are subject to regulatory change and may 

fluctuate significantly” in the “Risk factors” section of this 

report for more information on the risks related to our capital 

ratios

Capital planning and activities

Audited | We manage our balance sheet, RWA, LRD and TLAC ratio 
levels  within  our  internal  limits  and  targets  and  on  the  basis  of 
our  regulatory  TLAC  requirements.  Our  strategic  focus  is  to 
achieve  an  optimal  attribution  and  use  of  financial  resources 
between our business divisions and Corporate Center, as well as 
between  our  legal  entities,  while  remaining  within  the  limits 
defined for the Group and allocated to the business divisions by 
the Board of Directors (BoD). These resource allocations, in turn, 
affect  business  plans  and  earnings  projections,  which  are 
reflected in our capital plans.

The  annual  strategic  planning  process  includes  a  capital-
planning component that is key in defining medium- and longer-
term capital targets. It is based on an attribution of Group RWA 
and  LRD  internal  limits  to  the  business  divisions.  Effective 
1 January  2019,  changes  in  resource  allocation  from  Corporate 
Center  to  the  business  divisions  will  be  reflected  in  the  equity 
attribution to the business divisions, alongside other updates to 
the equity attribution framework. 

→ Refer to the “Significant accounting and financial reporting 
changes” section of this report for more information on the 

alignment of the equity attribution framework to the revised 

resource allocation methodology

→ Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity” in 
this section for more information on how equity is attributed to 

our business divisions

Capital management objectives

Audited | An adequate level of total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) 
in accordance with both our internal assessment and regulatory 
requirements  is  a  prerequisite  to  conducting  our  business 
activities.(cid:3) We are therefore committed to maintaining a strong 
TLAC  position  and  sound  TLAC  ratios  at  all  times,  in  order  to 
meet  regulatory  capital  requirements  and  our  target  capital 
ratios, and to support the growth of our businesses.

increases 

We  expect  to  meet  known  future 

in  TLAC 
requirements  mainly  through  a  combination  of  retaining 
earnings and issuing high-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 
(AT1) capital instruments, including Deferred Contingent Capital 
Plan  (DCCP)  employee  compensation  awards,  as  well  as  issuing 
senior unsecured debt that contributes to our TLAC. 

As  of  31  December  2018,  our  common  equity  tier  1  (CET1) 
capital ratio and our CET1 leverage ratio were 12.9% and 3.8%, 
respectively,  each  of  which  is  in  line  with  our  capital  guidance 
and  above  the  requirements  for  Swiss  systemically  relevant 
banks  (SRBs)  as  well  as  the  Basel  Committee  on  Banking 
Supervision  (BCBS)  requirements.  We  believe  that  our  capital 
strength  is  a  source  of  confidence  for  our  stakeholders, 
contributes  to  our  strong  credit  ratings  and  is  one  of  the 
foundations of our success. 

implement 

In  December  2017,  the  BCBS  announced  the  finalization  of 
the Basel III framework, which we expect to be implemented by 
FINMA  into  national  law  with  an  effective  date  of  1  January 
2022.  During  2018,  we  established  a  multi-year  program  to 
assess,  design  and  eventually 
the  applicable 
requirements  prescribed  by  FINMA.  We  are  currently  assessing 
the  final  revisions  of  the  market  risk  framework  issued  by  the 
BCBS in January. Until the assessment is complete, we continue 
to  estimate  that  the  introduction  of  the  revised  Basel  III 
framework  will  likely  lead  to  a  further  net  increase  in  risk-
weighted  assets  (RWA)  of  approximately  USD 35  billion,  before 
taking  into  account  mitigating  actions.  These  estimates  are 
based  on  our  current  understanding  of  the  relevant  standards 
and  may  change  as  a  result  of  new  or  changed  regulatory 
interpretations,  implementation  of  the  Basel  III  standards  into 
national law, changes in business growth, market conditions and 
other  factors.  We  plan  to  update  our  guidance  on  CET1  ratios 
when  further  details  on  the  final  implementation  of  the  new 
Basel  III  rules  into  national  law  are  available  and  we  have 
assessed  the  effect  of  incorporating  elements  of  the  regulatory 
Loss Potential Analysis in our consolidated stress test.

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Limits  and  targets  are  established  at  both  the  Group  and 
business  division  levels,  and  are  submitted  to  the  BoD  for 
approval at least annually. In the target-setting process, we take 
into  account 
future  TLAC 
the  current  and  potential 
requirements, our aggregate risk exposure in terms of capital-at-
risk, the assessment by rating agencies, comparisons with peers 
and  the  effect  of  expected  accounting  policy  changes.(cid:3)  
Monitoring  is  based  on  these  internal  limits  and  targets  and 
provides  indications  if  changes  are  required.  Any  breach  of  the 
limits  in  place  triggers  the  imposition  of  a  series  of  required 
remediating actions.

Group  Treasury  plans  for,  and  monitors,  consolidated  TLAC 
information on an ongoing basis, also considering developments 
in  capital  regulations. 
In  addition,  capital  planning  and 
monitoring  are  performed  at  the  legal  entity  level  for  our 
significant subsidiaries that are subject to prudential supervision 
and must meet capital and other supervisory requirements.

→ Refer to “Capital and capital ratios of our significant regulated 

subsidiaries” in this section for more information 

Audited | In 2018, we continued to focus on meeting the Swiss 
SRB  capital  requirements  applicable  as  of  1  January  2020. 
Therefore, we executed a series of transactions, including:
– the issuance of USD 2.5 billion equivalent of high-trigger loss-
instruments 

absorbing  additional 
(AT1)  capital 
denominated in US dollars and Singapore dollars;

tier  1 

– the  issuance  of  USD 3.4  billion  equivalent  of  TLAC-eligible 
senior  unsecured  debt  denominated  in  euros  and  Japanese 
yen, 

– the issuance of USD 0.4 billion of high-trigger loss-absorbing 
AT1 capital instruments related to DCCP awards granted for 
the performance year 2018; and

– the  call  of  USD 1.4  billion  equivalent  of  low-trigger  tier  2 

capital instruments.(cid:3)

As  of  31  December  2018,  these  transactions  contributed  to 
our TLAC ratio amounting to 31.7% of our RWA and 9.3% of 
our LRD compared with the respective minimum requirements of 
26.3%,  excluding  countercyclical  buffer  requirements,  and 
9.2%,  which  are  applicable  as  of  1  January  2020.  These 
minimum requirements include the current applicable rebates.

→  Refer to the “Swiss SRB going and gone concern requirements 

– time series” table in this section for more information 

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Swiss SRB total loss-absorbing capacity framework

Capital and other instruments contributing to our total 
loss-absorbing capacity
In addition to CET1 capital, the following instruments contribute 
to our loss-absorbing capacity:
– loss-absorbing AT1 capital instruments (high- and low-trigger)
– loss-absorbing tier 2 capital instruments (high- and low-trigger)
– non-Basel III-compliant tier 2 capital instruments
– TLAC-eligible senior unsecured debt instruments

Under  the  Swiss  SRB  rules  applicable  as  of  1  January  2020, 
going  concern  capital  includes  CET1  and  high-trigger  loss-
absorbing  AT1  capital  instruments.  Under  the  transitional  rules 
for  the  Swiss  SRB  framework,  outstanding  low-trigger  loss-
absorbing  AT1  capital  instruments  are  available  to  meet  the 
going  concern  capital  requirements  until  their  first  call  date, 
even if the first call date is after 31 December 2019. As of their 
first  call  date,  these  instruments  are  eligible  to  meet  the  gone 
concern requirements.

Outstanding  high-  and  low-trigger  loss-absorbing  tier  2 
capital  instruments  are  available  to  meet  the  going  concern 
capital requirements until the earlier of (i) their maturity or first 
call  date  or  (ii)  31  December  2019,  and  to  meet  gone  concern 
requirements thereafter. Outstanding low-trigger loss-absorbing 
tier 2 capital instruments are subject to amortization starting five 
years  prior  to  their  maturity,  with  the  amortized  portion 
qualifying as gone concern loss-absorbing capacity. 

Non-Basel  III-compliant  tier  2  capital  instruments  and  TLAC-
eligible  senior  unsecured  debt  instruments  are  eligible  to  meet 
gone concern requirements. 

Instruments available to meet gone concern requirements are 
eligible  until  one  year  before  maturity,  with  a  haircut  of  50% 
applied in the last year of eligibility.

→ Refer to “Bondholder information” at www.ubs.com/investors 
for more information on the eligibility of capital and senior 

unsecured debt instruments and on key features and terms and 

conditions of capital instruments

Disclosures in this section are provided for UBS Group AG on a 
consolidated basis and focus on information in accordance with 
the  Basel  III  framework  as  applicable  to  Swiss  systemically 
relevant banks (SRBs). 

Information  in  accordance  with  the  Basel  Committee  on 
Banking  Supervision  (BCBS)  framework,  including  requirements 
for global systemically important banks as of 31 December 2018 
for  UBS  Group  AG  consolidated, 
the 
31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 disclosures” at 
www.ubs.com/investors.

is  provided 

in 

as 

and 

other 

Capital 

Capital 

regulatory 

information 

of 
31 December 2018  for  UBS  AG  consolidated  is  provided  in  the 
UBS Group AG and UBS AG Annual Report 2018 under “Annual 
reporting”  and  in  the  31  December  2018  Pillar  3  report  under 
“Pillar 3 disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors. 
other 

of 
31 December 2018 for UBS AG standalone, UBS Switzerland AG 
standalone,  UBS  Limited  standalone  and  UBS  Americas  Holding 
LLC consolidated is provided in the “Financial and regulatory key 
figures for our significant regulated subsidiaries and sub-groups” 
section  of  this  report  and  in  the  31  December  2018  Pillar  3 
report under “Pillar 3 disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors.

information 

regulatory 

and 

as 

Regulatory framework

The  Basel  III  framework  came  into  effect  in  Switzerland  on 
1 January 2013 and is embedded in the Swiss Capital Adequacy 
Ordinance  (CAO).  The  CAO  also  includes  the  too  big  to  fail 
provisions  applicable  to  Swiss  SRBs,  which  became  effective  on 
1 July 2016 and will be transitioned in until 1 January 2020.

Under  the  Swiss  SRB  framework,  going  and  gone  concern 
requirements  represent  the  total  loss-absorbing  capacity  (TLAC) 
requirement  of  the  Group.  TLAC  encompasses  regulatory 
capital,  such  as  common  equity  tier  1  (CET1),  loss-absorbing 
additional tier 1 (AT1) and tier 2 capital instruments, as well as 
liabilities  that  can  be  written  down  or  converted  into  equity  in 
case of resolution or for the purpose of restructuring measures.

Common equity tier 1 capital
The  Basel  III  framework  includes  prudential  filters  for  the 
calculation  of  capital.  These  prudential  filters  consist  mainly  of 
capital  deductions  for  deferred  tax  assets  (DTAs)  recognized  for 
tax  loss  carry-forwards,  DTAs  on  temporary  differences  that 
exceed  a  certain  threshold  and  effects  related  to  defined  benefit 
plans. Effective from 1 January 2018, these filters are fully phased 
in and entirely reflected in our capital, RWA and capital ratios. 

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Total loss-absorbing capacity and leverage ratio requirements

Going concern capital requirements
Once  the  Swiss  SRB  requirements  are  fully  implemented  by 
1 January 2020, total going concern minimum requirements for 
all Swiss SRBs are a capital ratio requirement of 12.86% of RWA 
and  a  leverage  ratio  requirement  of  4.5%.  In  addition  to  these 
minimum  requirements,  an  add-on  reflecting  the  degree  of 
systemic  importance  is  applied  based  on  market  share  and  the 
leverage  ratio  denominator  (LRD).  The  add-on  for  UBS  is 
expected to be 1.44% of RWA and 0.5% of our LRD, resulting 
in total going concern capital requirements applicable starting as 
of  1 January  2020  of  14.3%  of  RWA  (excluding  countercyclical 
buffer requirements) and 5.0% of the LRD. Furthermore, of the 
total  going  concern  capital  requirement  of  14.3%  of  RWA,  at 
least 10% must be met with CET1 capital, while a maximum of 
4.3%  can  be  met  with  high-trigger  loss-absorbing  AT1  capital 
instruments.  Similarly,  of  the  total  going  concern  leverage  ratio 
requirement  of  5.0%,  3.5%  must  be  met  with  CET1  capital, 
while  a  maximum  of  1.5%  can  be  met  with  high-trigger  loss-
absorbing AT1 capital instruments. 

National  authorities  can  put  in  place  a  countercyclical  buffer 
requirement  of  up  to  2.5%  of  RWA  for  private-sector  credit 
exposures in their jurisdictions. The requirement must also be met 
with  CET1  capital.  The  Swiss  Federal  Council  has  activated  a 
countercyclical  buffer  requirement  of  2%  of  RWA  for  mortgage 
loans  on  residential  property  in  Switzerland,  applicable  since 
30 June 2014. Furthermore, since 1 July 2016, we are required to 
apply additional countercyclical buffer requirements implemented 
in other Basel Committee member jurisdictions. The requirements 
were phased in by and became fully effective on 1 January 2019. 
The effect as of 31 December 2018 was immaterial. 

Gone concern loss-absorbing capacity requirements
As  an  internationally  active  Swiss  SRB,  UBS  is  also  subject  to 
gone  concern  loss-absorbing  capacity  requirements.  The  gone 
concern requirements also include add-ons for market share and 
the  LRD,  and  may  be  met  with  senior  unsecured  debt  that  is 
TLAC eligible. 

Under  the  Swiss  SRB  framework,  banks  are  eligible  for  a 
rebate  on  the  gone  concern  requirement  if  they  take  actions 
that  facilitate  recovery  and  resolvability  beyond  the  minimum 
requirements  to  ensure  the  integrity  of  systemically  important 
functions in the case of an impending insolvency. In addition, in 
the  event  that  CET1  capital,  loss-absorbing  AT1  or  certain  low-
trigger  tier  2  capital  instruments  are  used  to  meet  the  gone 
concern requirements, such requirements may be reduced by up 
to  2.86 percentage  points  for  the  RWA-based  requirement  and 
up  to  1 percentage  point  for  the  LRD-based  requirement.  The 
combined  reduction  applied  for  resolvability  measures  and  the 
aforementioned gone concern requirement reduction for the use 
of low-trigger loss-absorbing AT1 and tier 2 capital instruments 
may  not  exceed  5.72 percentage  points  for  the  RWA-based 
requirement  of  14.3%  and  2 percentage  points  for  the  LRD-
based  requirement  of  5%.  The  amount  of  the  rebate  for 
improved resolvability is assessed annually by FINMA, and will be 
phased in until 1 January 2020. Based on actions we completed 
up to December 2017 to improve resolvability, FINMA granted a 
rebate  on  the  gone  concern  requirement  of  40%  of  the 
aforementioned maximum rebate in the fourth quarter of 2018, 
which resulted in a reduction of 2.29 percentage points for the 
RWA-based requirement and 0.8 percentage points for the LRD-
based requirement. We also qualify for an additional rebate for 
the  use  of  low-trigger  tier  2  capital  instruments  to  fulfill  gone 
concern requirements, and have agreed with FINMA to quantify 
this rebate at a later date.

In  this  report,  we  refer  to  the  RWA-based  gone  concern 
requirements  as  gone 
capacity 
concern 
requirements, and the RWA-based gone concern ratio is referred 
to as the gone concern loss-absorbing capacity ratio.

loss-absorbing 

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Swiss SRB going and gone concern requirements – time series1

GGoing concern
Minimum capital
Buffer capital including applicable add-ons2
TTotal going concern

of which: common equity tier 1 capital 2
of which: maximum high-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital

RRisk-weighted assets (%)
RRequirements
11.1.19

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11.1.20

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LLeverage ratio (%)
RRequirements
11.1.19

 8.00
 5.15
  13.15
 9.75
 3.40

 8.00
 5.58
  13.58
 9.68
 3.90

 8.00
 6.30
  14.30
 10.00
 4.30

 3.00
 1.00
  4.00
 2.90
 1.10

 3.00
 1.50
  4.50
 3.20
 1.30

11.1.20

 3.00
 2.00
  5.00
 3.50
 1.50

GGone concern
Base requirement including applicable add-ons and rebate 
TTotal gone concern
TTotal loss-absorbing capacity
11 This table includes a rebate equal to 40% of the maximum rebate on the gone concern requirements, which was granted by FINMA due to improved resolvability. This resulted in a reduction of 2.29 percentage 
points for the RWA-based requirement and 0.8 percentage points for the LRD-based requirement and will be phased in until 1 January 2020. This table does not include a rebate for the usage of low-trigger loss-
absorbing  tier  2  capital  instruments  to  meet  the  gone  concern  requirements.     2  Going  concern  capital  ratio  requirements  as  of  31  December  2018  include  a  countercyclical  buffer  requirement  of  0.29%. 
Requirements for subsequent periods exclude the effect of the countercyclical buffer requirement, as potential future countercyclical buffer requirements are not yet known. 

 7.48
  7.48
  20.62

 9.74
  9.74
  23.32

 12.01
  12.01
  26.31

 2.52
  2.52
  6.52

 3.36
  3.36
  7.86

 4.20
  4.20
  9.20

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Swiss SRB going and gone concern requirements and information1

As of 31.12.18
USD million, except where indicated
Common equity tier 1 capital 
Maximum high-trigger loss-absorbing additional
tier 1 capital2,3

of which: high-trigger loss-absorbing additional 
tier 1 capital 
of which: low-trigger loss-absorbing additional 
tier 1 capital 
of which: low-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital

TTotal going concern capital
Base gone concern loss-absorbing capacity, 
including applicable add-ons and rebate
TTotal gone concern loss-absorbing capacity
TTotal loss-absorbing capacity

As of 31.12.18
USD million, except where indicated
Common equity tier 1 capital 
Maximum high-trigger loss-absorbing additional
tier 1 capital2

of which: high-trigger loss-absorbing additional 
tier 1 capital 
of which: low-trigger loss-absorbing additional 
tier 1 capital

SSwiss SRB, including transitional arrangements

RRequirement (%)
 9.75

RRWA
AActual (%)
 12.94

RRequirement
 25,711

EEligible
 34,119

RRequirement (%)
 2.90

LLRD
AActual (%)
 3.77

RRequirement
 26,233

EEligible
 34,119

 3.40

 6.89

 8,967

 18,167

 1.10

 2.01

 9,951

 18,167

 3.71

 0.90
 2.28
  19.82

 11.93
  11.93
  31.75

 9,790

 2,369
 6,008
  52,287

 31,452
  31,452
  83,738

  34,678

 19,718
  19,718
  54,396

  13.154

 7.486
  7.48
  20.62

 1.08

 0.26
 0.66
  5.78

 3.48
  3.48
  9.26

 9,790

 2,369
 6,008
  52,287

 31,452
  31,452
  83,738

  36,184

 22,796
  22,796
  58,980

  4.005

 2.526
  2.52
  6.52

RRequirement (%)
 10.29

RRWA
AActual (%)
 12.94

RRequirement
 27,135

EEligible
 34,119

RRequirement (%)
 3.50

LLRD
AActual (%)
 3.77

RRequirement
 31,661

EEligible
 34,119

SSwiss SRB as of 1.1.20

 4.30

 4.61

 11,341

 12,160

 1.50

 1.34

 13,569

 12,160

 3.71

 9,790

 1.08

 9,790

 0.90
  17.55

 2,369
  46,279

 0.26
  5.12

 2,369
  46,279

  5.008

  14.597

  38,476

 12.019
  12.01
  26.60

TTotal going concern capital
Base gone concern loss-absorbing capacity, 
including applicable add-ons and rebate
TTotal gone concern loss-absorbing capacity
TTotal loss-absorbing capacity
11 This table includes a rebate equal to 40% of the maximum rebate on the gone concern requirements, which was granted by FINMA and will be phased in until 1 January 2020. This table does not include a rebate 
for the usage of low-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital instruments to meet the gone concern requirements.    2 Includes outstanding low-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments, which are 
available under the transitional rules of the Swiss SRB framework to meet the going concern requirements until their first call date, even if the first call date is after 31 December 2019. As of their first call date, 
these instruments are eligible to meet the gone concern requirements.    3 Includes outstanding high- and low-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital instruments, which are available under the transitional rules of the 
Swiss SRB framework to meet the going concern requirements until the earlier of (i) their maturity or first call date or (ii) 31 December 2019, and to meet gone concern requirements thereafter. Outstanding low-
trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital instruments are subject to amortization starting five years prior to their maturity, with the amortized portion qualifying as gone concern loss-absorbing capacity. Instruments 
available to meet gone concern requirements are eligible until one year before maturity, with a haircut of 50% applied in the last year of eligibility.    4 Consists of a minimum capital requirement of 8% and a buffer 
capital requirement of 5.15%, including the effect of countercyclical buffers of 0.29%.     5 Consists of a minimum leverage ratio requirement of 3% and a buffer leverage ratio requirement of 1%.     6 Includes 
applicable add-ons of 0.72% for RWA and 0.25% for LRD and a rebate of 1.42% for RWA and 0.48% for LRD.     7 Consists of a minimum capital requirement of 8% and a buffer capital requirement of 6.59%, 
including the effect of countercyclical buffers of 0.29% and applicable add-ons of 1.44%.     8 Consists of a minimum leverage ratio requirement of 3% and a buffer leverage ratio requirement of 2%, including 
applicable add-ons of 0.5%.    9 Includes applicable add-ons of 1.44% for RWA and 0.5% for LRD and a rebate of 2.29% for RWA and 0.80% for LRD.

 37,460
  37,460
  83,738

 37,460
  37,460
  83,738

 31,681
  31,681
  70,158

 37,993
  37,993
  83,223

 14.20
  14.20
  31.75

 4.209
  4.20
  9.20

 4.14
  4.14
  9.26

  45,230

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Swiss SRB going and gone concern information

USD million, except where indicated

Going concern capital
CCommon equity tier 1 capital
High-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital
Low-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital
TTotal loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital
TTotal tier 1 capital
High-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital
Low-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital4
TTotal tier 2 capital
TTotal going concern capital 

Gone concern loss-absorbing capacity5
High-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital
Low-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital4
Non-Basel III-compliant tier 2 capital6
TTotal tier 2 capital
TTLAC-eligible senior unsecured debt
TTotal gone concern loss-absorbing capacity 

Total loss-absorbing capacity
TTotal loss-absorbing capacity

Risk-weighted assets / leverage ratio denominator
Risk-weighted assets
Leverage ratio denominator

Capital and loss-absorbing capacity ratios (%)
Going concern capital ratio 

of which: common equity tier 1 capital ratio

Gone concern loss-absorbing capacity ratio 
Total loss-absorbing capacity ratio 

SSwiss SRB, including
transitional arrangements

SSwiss SRB as of 1.1.20

331.12.18

31.12.171

331.12.18

31.12.17

  34,1192
  9,790
  2,369
  12,160
  46,279
  0
  6,008
  6,008
  52,287

  771
  693
  1,464
  29,988
  31,452

 36,412
 7,034
 1,1153
 8,150
 44,562
 447
 8,077
 8,524
 53,086

 388
 707
 1,095
 27,937
 29,032

  34,1192
  9,790
  2,369
  12,160
  46,279

 33,516
 7,034
 2,445
 9,479
 42,995

  46,279

 42,995

  6,779
  693
  7,471
  29,988
  37,460

 223
 8,466
 707
 9,396
 27,937
 37,333

  83,738

 82,118

  83,738

 80,328

  263,747
  904,598

 244,559
 910,591

  263,747
  904,598

 243,636
 909,032

  19.8
  12.9
  11.9
  31.7

 21.7
 14.9
 11.9
 33.6

  17.5
  12.9
  14.2
  31.7

 17.6
 13.8
 15.3
 33.0

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 3.69
 4.1
Gone concern leverage ratio 
Total loss-absorbing capacity leverage ratio 
 8.8
11 As of 31 December 2017, the phase-in deduction applied for the purpose of the CET1 capital calculation was 80%. These effects are fully phased in from 1 January 2018. Prudential filters applied to RWA and LRD 
are also fully phased in from 1 January 2018.    2 IFRS 9 expected credit loss effects are considered on a phased-in basis in accordance with the FINMA guidance. Refer to “Introduction and basis for preparation” of 
our 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information.     3 Low-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital of USD 2,445 million was partly offset by 
required deductions for goodwill of USD 1,329 million.      4 Under the transitional rules of the Swiss SRB framework, outstanding low-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital instruments are subject to amortization 
starting five years prior to their maturity, with the amortized portion qualifying as gone concern loss-absorbing capacity.     5 Instruments available to meet gone concern requirements are eligible until one year 
before maturity, with a haircut of 50% applied in the last year of eligibility.    6 Non-Basel III-compliant tier 2 capital instruments qualify as gone concern instruments.

  5.1
  3.77
  4.1
  9.3

  5.8
  3.77
  3.5
  9.3

 5.8
 4.00
 3.2
 9.0

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Audited | 
Reconciliation of IFRS equity to Swiss SRB common equity tier 1 capital

USD million

TTotal IFRS equity

Equity attributable to non-controlling interests

Defined benefit plans, net of tax

Deferred tax assets recognized for tax loss carry-forwards

Deferred tax assets on temporary differences, excess over threshold

Goodwill, net of tax1

Intangible assets, net of tax

Compensation-related components (not recognized in net profit)

Expected losses on advanced internal ratings-based portfolio less provisions2

Unrealized (gains) / losses from cash flow hedges, net of tax

Unrealized own credit related to financial liabilities designated at fair value, net of tax, and replacement values

Unrealized gains related to debt instruments at fair value through OCI, net of tax

Prudential valuation adjustments

Accruals for proposed dividends to shareholders

Other

TTotal common equity tier 1 capital

331.12.18

  53,103

  (176)

  0

  (6,107)

  (586)

  (6,514)

  (251)

  (1,652)

  (368)

  (109)

  (397)

  (4)

  (120)

  (2,648)

  (52)

  34,119

31.12.17

 52,554

 (59)

 0

 (5,947)

 (879)

 (6,646)

 (220)

 (1,662)

 (650)

 (360)

 136

 (198)3 

 (61)

 (2,501)

 8

 33,516

11 Includes goodwill related to significant investments in financial institutions of USD 176 million (31 December 2017: USD 359 million) presented on the balance sheet line “Investments in associates.”     2 From 
1 January 2018, provisions have been calculated in accordance with IFRS 9. Provisions in prior periods have been calculated in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 39.     3 As of 31 December 
2017 related to equity and debt instruments available for sale.   

(cid:3)

Total loss-absorbing capacity and movement under Swiss 
SRB rules applicable as of 1 January 2020

Going concern capital and movement
Audited  |  Our  CET1  capital  mainly  consists  of  share  capital,  share 
premium,  which  primarily  consists  of  additional  paid-in  capital 
related  to  shares  issued,  and  retained  earnings.  A  detailed 
reconciliation  of  IFRS  equity  to  CET1  capital  is  provided  in  the 
“Reconciliation of IFRS equity to Swiss SRB common equity tier 1 
capital” table. 

Our  CET1  capital  increased  by  USD 0.6  billion  to  USD 34.1 
billion as of 31 December 2018, mainly as a result of operating 
profit  before  tax,  partly  offset  by  accruals  for  capital  returns  to 
shareholders and our share repurchase program. 

→ Refer to “UBS shares” in this section for more information on 

the share repurchase program

Our loss-absorbing additional tier 1 (AT1) capital increased by 
USD 2.7 billion  to  USD 12.2  billion  as  of  31 December  2018, 
primarily due to the issuance of USD 2.5 billion equivalent of US 
capital 
dollar-  and  Singapore  dollar-denominated  AT1 
instruments  and  a  USD 0.4  billion  increase  related  to  Deferred 
Contingent  Capital  Plan 
(DCCP)  awards  granted  for  the 
performance year 2018, partly offset by currency effects.(cid:3)

Gone concern loss-absorbing capacity and movement
Audited  | Our total gone concern loss-absorbing capacity included 
USD 30.0  billion  of  TLAC-eligible  senior  unsecured  debt,  and 
increased  by  USD 0.1  billion  to  USD 37.5  billion  as  of 
31 December 2018.(cid:3) The issuance of USD 3.4 billion of TLAC-
eligible  senior  unsecured  debt  during  the  year  was  offset  by  a 
call  of  a  low-trigger  tier  2  capital  instrument  in  the  amount  of 
USD 1.4 billion, a USD 1.1 billion decrease in eligibility of DCCP 
awards  and  two  TLAC-eligible  senior  unsecured  bonds  due  to 
the shortening of the residual tenor, and currency effects.

Loss-absorbing capacity and leverage ratios
Our CET1 capital ratio was 12.9%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage 
points  compared  with  31 December  2017,  reflecting  a  USD 0.6 
billion increase in CET1 capital and a USD 20.1 billion increase in 
risk-weighted assets (RWA). 

Our CET1 leverage ratio increased 0.08 percentage points to 
3.8%  as  of  31  December  2018,  reflecting  the  aforementioned 
increase  in  CET1  capital  and  a  USD 4 billion  decrease  in  the 
leverage ratio denominator (LRD).

Our  gone  concern  loss-absorbing  capacity  ratio  decreased 
1.1 percentage  points  to  14.2%,  primarily  driven  by  the 
aforementioned RWA increase. Our gone concern leverage ratio 
remained at 4.1%. 

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USD million

Going concern capital
CCommon equity tier 1 capital as of 31.12.17
Deferred tax assets recognized for tax loss carry-forwards, additional phase-in effect
Deferred tax assets recognized for temporary differences, additional phase-in effect
Goodwill, additional phase-in effect
IFRS 9 transition effect
IFRS 15 transition effect
CCommon equity tier 1 capital as of 1.1.18

Operating profit before tax
Current tax (expense) / benefit
Foreign currency translation effects 
Compensation- and own shares-related capital components (including share premium)
Defined benefit plans
Share repurchase program2
Accruals for proposed dividends to shareholders
Other

CCommon equity tier 1 capital as of 31.12.18
LLoss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital as of 31.12.17

Goodwill, additional phase-in effect

LLoss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital as of 1.1.18

Issuance of high-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital  
Foreign currency translation and other effects 

LLoss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital as of 31.12.18
TTier 2 capital as of 31.12.17

Call of a low-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital instrument
Amortization due to shortening of residual tenor
Amortization of Deferred Contingent Capital Plan (DCCP) awards
Foreign currency translation and other effects 

TTier 2 capital as of 31.12.18
TTotal going concern capital as of 31.12.17
TTotal going concern capital as of 31.12.18

Gone concern loss-absorbing capacity
TTier 2 capital as of 31.12.17

Amortized portion, which qualifies as gone concern loss-absorbing capacity
Call of a low-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital instrument
Decrease in eligibility due to shortening of residual tenor
Foreign currency translation and other effects 

TTier 2 capital as of 31.12.18
TTLAC-eligible senior unsecured debt as of 31.12.17

Issuance of TLAC-eligible senior unsecured debt instruments
Decrease in eligibility due to shortening of residual tenor
Foreign currency translation and other effects 
TTLAC-eligible senior unsecured debt as of 31.12.18
TTotal gone concern loss-absorbing capacity as of 31.12.17
TTotal gone concern loss-absorbing capacity as of 31.12.18

SSwiss SRB, including
transitional arrangements

SSwiss SRB as of 1.1.20

  36,412
 (1,189)
 (377)
 (1,329)
 (284)
 (28)
  33,204
 5,991
 (1,043)
 (399)
 38
 (220)
 (762)
 (2,648)
 (42)
  34,119
  8,150
 1,329
  9,479
 2,931
 (251)
  12,160
  8,524
 (1,438)
 (379)
 (431)
 (269)
  6,008
  53,086
  52,287

  1,095
 379

 (10)
  1,464
  27,937
 3,394
 (877)
 (466)
  29,988
  29,032
  31,452

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 (28)
  33,204
 5,991
 (1,043)
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 38
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 (762)
 (2,648)
 (42)
  34,119
  9,479

  9,479
 2,931
 (251)
  12,160

  42,995
  46,279

  9,396

 (1,438)
 (228)
 (258)
  7,471
  27,937
 3,394
 (877)
 (466)
  29,988
  37,333
  37,460

Total loss-absorbing capacity
TTotal loss-absorbing capacity as of 31.12.17
TTotal loss-absorbing capacity as of 31.12.18
11 The movement table line items, except operating profit before tax, current taxes and foreign currency translation effects, represent the sum of the respective first quarter to third quarter 2018 movements (under 
the presentation currency Swiss franc translated at spot rates prevailing at each quarter end to US dollars) and the respective fourth quarter 2018 movements (under the presentation currency US dollars) disclosed in 
the fourth quarter 2018 report.   2 Refer to “UBS shares” in this section for more information.   

  82,118
  83,738

  80,328
  83,738

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Additional information

Active management of sensitivity to currency movements
Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset  and  Liability  Management 
(Group  ALM)  is  mandated  to  minimize  adverse  effects  from 
changes in currency rates on our CET1 capital and CET1 capital 
ratio.  A  significant  portion  of  our  capital  and  RWA  are 
denominated  in  Swiss  francs,  euros,  British  pounds  and  other 
currencies. In order to hedge the CET1 capital ratio, CET1 capital 
needs  to  have  foreign  currency  exposure,  leading  to  currency 
sensitivity of CET1 capital. As a consequence, it is not possible to 
simultaneously  fully  hedge  the  capital  and  the  capital  ratio.  As 
the  proportion  of  RWA  denominated  in  foreign  currencies 
outweighs 
these  currencies,  a  significant 
appreciation  of  the  US  dollar  against  these  currencies  could 
benefit our capital ratios, while a significant depreciation of the 
US  dollar  against  these  currencies  could  adversely  affect  our 
capital  ratios.  The  Group  Asset  and  Liability  Management 
Committee,  a  committee  of  the  Group  Executive  Board,  can 
adjust the currency mix in capital, within limits set by the Board 
of  Directors,  to  balance  the  effect  of  foreign  exchange 
movements  on  the  CET1  capital  and  capital  ratio.  Limits  are  in 
place for the sensitivity of both CET1 capital and the capital ratio 
to an appreciation or depreciation of 10% in the value of the US 
dollar against other currencies.

the  capital 

in 

Sensitivity to currency movements 

Risk-weighted assets
We estimate that a 10% depreciation of the US dollar against 
other  currencies  would  have  increased  our  RWA  by  USD 11 
billion  and  our  CET1  capital  by  USD 1.2 billion  as  of 
31 December 2018  and  reduced  our  CET1  capital  ratio  by  9 
basis points. Conversely, we estimate that a 10% appreciation 
of  the  US  dollar  against  other  currencies  would  have  reduced 
our  RWA  by  USD 10  billion  and  our  CET1  capital  by 
USD 1.1 billion and increased our CET1 capital ratio by 9 basis 
points.

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Leverage ratio denominator
is  also  sensitive  to  foreign  exchange 
leverage  ratio 
Our 
movements  as  a  result  of  the  currency  mix  of  our  capital  and 
LRD.  When  adjusting  the  currency  mix  in  capital,  potential 
effects  on  the  going  concern  leverage  ratio  are  taken  into 
account  and  the  sensitivity  of  the  going  concern  leverage  ratio 
to an appreciation or depreciation of 10% in the value of the US 
dollar against other currencies is actively monitored.

We estimate that a 10% depreciation of the US dollar against 
other currencies would have increased our LRD by USD 57 billion 
and  reduced  our  Swiss  SRB  going  concern  leverage  ratio  by  15 
basis  points.  Conversely,  we  estimate  that  a  10%  appreciation 
of  the  US  dollar  against  other  currencies  would  have  reduced 
our  LRD  by  USD 51 billion  and  increased  our  Swiss  SRB  going 
concern leverage ratio by 16 basis points.

The  aforementioned  sensitivities  do  not  consider  foreign 
currency  translation  effects  related  to  defined  benefit  plans 
other  than  those  related  to  the  currency  translation  of  the  net 
equity of foreign operations.

Estimated effect on capital from litigation, regulatory and similar 
matters subject to provisions and contingent liabilities
We  have  estimated  the  loss  in  capital  that  we  could  incur  as  a 
result of the risks associated with the matters described in “Note 
21  Provisions  and  contingent  liabilities”  in  the  “Consolidated 
financial  statements”  section  of  this  report.  We  have  used  for 
this  purpose  the  advanced  measurement  approach  (AMA) 
methodology  that  we  use  when  determining  the  capital 
requirements  associated  with  operational  risks,  based  on  a 
level  over  a  12-month  horizon.  The 
99.9%  confidence 
methodology 
industry 
into  consideration  UBS  and 
takes 
experience  for  the  AMA  operational  risk  categories  to  which 
those  matters  correspond,  as  well  as  the  external  environment 
affecting  risks  of  these  types,  in  isolation  from  other  areas.  On 
this  standalone  basis,  we  estimate  the  loss  in  capital  that  we 
could  incur  over  a  12-month  period  as  a  result  of  our  risks 
associated  with 
at 
USD 4.5 billion as of 31 December 2018, a reduction of USD 0.3 
billion  from  31  December  2017.  This  estimate  is  not  related  to 
and  does  not  take  into  account  any  provisions  recognized  for 
any  of  these  matters  and  does  not  constitute  a  subjective 
assessment of our actual exposure in any of these matters.
→ Refer to “Operational risk” in the “Risk management and 

these  operational 

categories 

risk 

control” section of this report for more information

→ Refer to “Note 21 Provisions and contingent liabilities” in the 
“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for 

more information

Capital and capital ratios of our significant regulated subsidiaries
UBS Group AG is a holding company and conducts substantially 
all  of  its  operations  through  UBS  AG  and  its  subsidiaries.  UBS 
Group AG and UBS AG have contributed a significant portion of 
their  respective  capital  and  provide  substantial  liquidity  to 
subsidiaries. Many of these subsidiaries are subject to regulations 
requiring compliance with minimum capital, liquidity and similar 
requirements.  Regulatory  capital  components  and  capital  ratios 
of  our  significant  regulated  subsidiaries  determined  under  the 
regulatory framework of each subsidiary’s home jurisdiction are 
provided  in  the  “Financial  and  regulatory  key  figures  for  our 
significant regulated subsidiaries and sub-groups” section of this 
report.  Supervisory  authorities  generally  have  discretion  to 
impose higher requirements or to otherwise limit the activities of 
subsidiaries.  Supervisory  authorities  also  may  require  entities  to 
measure capital and leverage ratios on a stressed basis and may 
limit the ability of the entity to engage in new activities or take 
capital actions based on the results of those tests. 

→ Refer to the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 
disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more capital and 

other regulatory information on our significant regulated 

subsidiaries and sub-groups

Joint liability of UBS AG and UBS Switzerland AG
In  June  2015,  upon  the  transfer  of  the  Personal  &  Corporate 
Banking  and  Global  Wealth  Management  businesses  booked  in 
Switzerland from UBS AG to UBS Switzerland AG, UBS AG and 
UBS  Switzerland  AG  assumed  joint  liability  for  obligations 
transferred  to  UBS  Switzerland  AG  and  existing  at  UBS  AG, 
respectively. Under certain circumstances, the Swiss Banking Act 
and FINMA’s Banking Insolvency Ordinance authorize FINMA to 
modify,  extinguish  or  convert  to  common  equity  liabilities  of  a 
bank in connection with a resolution or insolvency of such bank.

The  joint  liability  amounts  have  declined  as  obligations 
matured,  terminated  or  were  novated  following  the  transfer 
date. As of 31 December 2018, the liability of UBS Switzerland 
AG  amounted  to  less  than  CHF 25.6  billion  (or  the  US  dollar 
equivalent of 26.1 billion). The respective liability of UBS AG has 
been substantially extinguished.

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Risk-weighted assets

RWA development in 2018

As of 31 December 2018, RWA increased by USD 20.1 billion to 
USD 263.7 billion, mainly driven by a USD 16.2 billion increase in 
credit and counterparty credit risk and a USD 7.4 billion increase 
in  market  risk,  partly  offset  by  a  USD 3.9 billion  decrease  in 
operational risk. 

The 

total  RWA 

increase  was  primarily  driven  by  a 
USD 19.1 billion increase from model updates and methodology 
and policy changes, primarily relating to credit and counterparty 
credit risk. RWA also increased by USD 5.3 billion from asset size 

and  other  movements.  These  increases  were  partly  offset  by 
a decrease in currency effects of USD 2.6 billion and from lower 
net  regulatory  add-ons  of  USD 1.7 billion,  whereby  USD 5.9 
billion  lower  regulatory  add-ons  for  credit  and  counterparty 
credit risk were partly offset by USD 4.3 billion higher regulatory 
add-ons for market risk.

→ Refer to the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 

disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information 

on RWA movements and definitions of RWA movement key 

drivers

Movement in risk-weighted assets by key driver

USD billion
Credit and counterparty credit risk2

Non-counterparty-related risk

Market risk

Operational risk

TTotal

RWA as of 
31.12.17
 131.8

 17.8

 12.6

 81.5

  243.6

Currency
effects
 (2.3)

Methodology 
and policy 
changes
 4.0

Model 
updates / 
changes
 18.5

Regulatory 
add-ons
 (5.9)

Asset size 
and other1
 1.8

RRWA as of 
31.12.18
  147.9

 (0.3)

 0.0

 0.0

  (2.6)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

  4.0

 0.0

 0.0

 (3.4)

  15.1

 0.0

 4.3

 0.0

  (1.7)

 0.8

 3.2

 (0.5)

  5.3

  18.3

  20.0

  77.6

  263.7

11  Includes  the  Pillar  3  categories  “Asset  size,”  “Credit  quality  of  counterparties,”  “Acquisitions  and  disposals”  and  “Other.”  Refer  to  the  31  December  2018  Pillar  3  report  under  “Pillar  3  disclosures”  at 
www.ubs.com/investors for more information.    2 Includes settlement risk, credit valuation adjustments, equity exposures in the banking book and securitization exposures in the banking book.

Credit and counterparty credit risk
Credit and counterparty credit risk RWA increased by USD 16.2 
billion  to  USD 147.9 billion  as  of  31  December  2018.  This 
increase  was  primarily  driven  by  increases  from  model  updates 

of USD 18.5 billion, methodology and policy changes of USD 4.0 
billion  and  asset  size  of  USD 3.2  billion,  and  partly  offset  by 
decreases in regulatory add-ons of USD 5.9 billion, asset quality 
of USD 1.7 billion, currency effects and other changes.

Movement in credit and counterparty credit risk RWA by key driver1

USD billion
Total credit and counterparty credit risk RWA as of 31.12.17

Asset size

Asset quality

Model updates

Methodology and policy changes 

Regulatory add-ons

Acquisitions and disposals

Foreign exchange movements

Other

Total movement 

Total credit and counterparty credit risk RWA as of 31.12.18

Global 
Wealth
Management
 26.4

Personal &
Corporate
Banking
 45.1

Asset
Management
 1.5

 1.3

 0.3

 2.8

 0.1

 (1.8)

 0.5

 (0.3)

 0.0

 2.9

 29.3

 1.9

 (2.8)

 15.6

 0.3

 (6.7)

 0.0

 (0.4)

 (0.3)

 7.6

 52.7

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 1.6

Investment
Bank
 44.0

 (0.5)

 1.2

 0.1

 3.5

 2.6

 0.1

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 (1.3)

 (0.1)

 0.0

 5.8

 49.8

 0.0

 0.0

 1.9

CC –
Services
 1.8

CC – 
Group ALM
 8.2

CC – Non-
core and
Legacy
Portfolio
 4.6

 0.9

 0.1

 0.0

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 (0.1)

 0.0

 1.0

 9.2

 (0.5)

 (0.5)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 (0.1)

 0.0

 (1.2)

 3.4

GGroup
 131.8

  3.2

  (1.7)

  18.5

  4.0

  (5.9)

  0.6

  (2.3)

  (0.3)

 16.2

 147.9

1 Refer to the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for the definitions of credit and counterparty credit risk RWA movement categories.

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Model updates
The  increase  in  credit  and  counterparty  credit  risk  RWA  from 
model  updates  of  USD 18.5  billion  was  driven  by  the 
implementation  of  revised  probability  of  default  (PD)  and  loss 
given default (LGD) models, as part of our continuous efforts to 
enhance  models  to  reflect  market  developments,  and  newly 
available  data  for  residential  mortgages  and  income-producing 
real estate, as well as a new LGD model for unsecured financing 
and commercial self-used real estate, resulting in an increase of 
USD 15.2  billion  in  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  and  USD 2.5 
billion  in  Global  Wealth  Management.  In  addition,  RWA 
increased by USD 0.8 billion due to the implementation of credit 
conversion  factors  for  Lombard  loan  facilities  that  are  entirely 
undrawn in Global Wealth Management, amounting to USD 0.3 
billion, by USD 0.4 billion in Personal & Corporate Banking from 
the calibration of aircraft leasing PD and LGD parameters and by 
net USD 0.1 billion in the Investment Bank due to an increase of 
USD 0.3  billion  from  the  revision  of  the  modeled  exposure 
methodology  and  a  decrease  of  USD 0.2  billion  from  the  LGD 
parameter update for sovereigns.

In  the  first  quarter  of  2019,  we  expect  that  there  will  be 
further  regulatory-driven  increases  in  credit  risk  RWA  of  USD 3 
billion as well as an accounting-driven increase of USD 3.5 billion 
due  to  the  implementation  of  IFRS  16,  Leases.  The  extent  and 
timing of RWA increases may vary as methodology changes and 
model  updates  are  completed  and  receive  regulatory  approval, 
and  as  regulatory  multipliers  are  adjusted.  In  addition,  changes 
in  composition  of  the  relevant  portfolios  and  other  factors  will 
affect our RWA. 

→ Refer to “Credit risk models” in the “Risk management and 

Methodology changes
Upon  adoption  of  IFRS  9,  equity  instruments  were  reclassified 
from  fair  value  through  other  comprehensive  income  (available 
for  sale)  to  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  as  unrealized  gains 
on such instruments (previously deducted) are now added back 
for the purpose of the RWA exposure calculation, resulting in a 
USD 0.7 billion increase in RWA. Additionally, the methodology 
applied  for  structured  margin  lending  transactions  was  revised, 
as agreed with FINMA, thus leading to a USD 3.3 billion increase 
of RWA.

→ Refer to the “Risk management and control” section of this 

report and the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 

disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information 

on credit and counterparty credit risk developments

Market risk
Market  risk  RWA  increased  by  USD 7.4  billion  to  USD 20.0 
billion as of 31 December 2018, mainly driven by USD 4.3 billion 
higher  regulatory  add-ons  and  a  USD 3.2  billion  increase 
resulting from asset size and other movements.

The  USD 4.3  billion  higher  RWA  from  regulatory  add-ons 
reflected a combination of the concluding changes to our risks-
not-in-VaR (RniV) framework as of the third quarter of 2018, as 
well  as  updates  from  the  monthly  RniV  assessment,  and  higher 
levels of regulatory VaR and stressed VaR. 

increase 

The  USD 3.2  billion 

in  asset  size  and  other 
movements  was  primarily  driven  by  higher  average  VaR  and 
stressed  VaR  levels  observed  during  the  fourth  quarter,  mainly 
from increased market volatility and client flow in the Investment 
Bank’s Equities business.

control” section of this report for more information on model 

→ Refer to the “Risk management and control” section of this 

updates

Regulatory add-ons
The  net  RWA  decrease  from  regulatory  add-ons  of  USD 5.9 
billion was primarily driven by the reduction of USD 8.5 billion 
following  the  aforementioned  model  updates  to  PD  and  LGD 
parameters  for  residential  mortgages  in  Personal  &  Corporate 
Banking  and  Global  Wealth  Management.  The  decrease  was 
partly  offset  by  a  USD 2.6  billion  increase  resulting  from  a 
higher  internal  ratings-based  multiplier  on  Investment  Bank 
exposures to corporates. 

report and the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 

disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information 

on market risk developments

risk  RWA  decreased  by  USD 3.9  billion 

Operational risk
Operational 
to 
USD 77.6 billion  as  of  31  December  2018,  driven  by  USD 3.4 
billion  from  changes  to  the  advanced  measurement  approach 
(AMA) model used for the calculation of operational risk capital 
as well as a consequential one-time translation effect of USD 0.5 
billion  due  to  the  change  of  our  presentation  currency  from 
Swiss franc to US dollar. 

→ Refer to “Operational risk” in the “Risk management and control” 
section of this report for more information on the AMA model

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Risk-weighted assets by business division and Corporate Center unit

USD billion

CCredit and counterparty credit risk1
NNon-counterparty-related risk2

MMarket risk

OOperational risk
TTotal4

RWA held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of business 
divisions and other CC units5
RRWA after allocation from CC – Group ALM to business 
divisions and other CC units

CCredit and counterparty credit risk1
NNon-counterparty-related risk2

MMarket risk

OOperational risk
TTotal4
RWA held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of business 
divisions and other CC units5
RRWA after allocation from CC – Group ALM to business 
divisions and other CC units

CCredit and counterparty credit risk1
NNon-counterparty-related risk2

MMarket risk

OOperational risk
TTotal4

GGlobal Wealth
Management

PPersonal &
Corporate
Banking

AAsset
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IInvestment
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331.12.18

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Services

  29.3

  0.1

  1.3

  27.5

  58.2

2.3

660.5

 26.4

 0.1

 1.7

 27.7

  55.9

2.3

558.1

 2.9

 0.0

 (0.4)

 (0.2)

  2.3

  52.7

  0.1

  0.0

  4.0

  56.8

1.1

557.9

 45.1

 0.1

 0.0

 4.1

  49.3

1.1

550.4

 7.6

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

  7.5

  1.6

  0.1

  0.0

  2.4

  4.1

0.1

44.2

 1.5

 0.1

 0.0

 2.5

  4.0

0.1

44.1

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

  0.1

  49.8

  0.0
  16.83

  20.2

  86.9

0.4

887.3

331.12.17

 44.0

 0.0

 12.0

 20.4

  76.5

0.5

777.0

331.12.18 vs 31.12.17

 5.8

 0.0

 4.8

 (0.1)

  10.4

  1.9

  18.1

  0.0

  11.9

  31.8

0.0

331.8

 1.8

 17.6
 (3.2)3

 13.7

  29.9

0.0

229.9

 0.0

 0.5

 3.2

 (1.8)

  1.9

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CCC –
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  9.2

  0.0

  0.6

  2.3

  3.4

  0.0

  1.3

  9.2

TTotal
RWA

  147.9

  18.3

  20.0

  77.6

  12.0

  13.9

  263.7

(4.0)

0.0

0.0

88.0

113.9

2263.7

 8.2

 0.0

 0.7

 2.6

  11.5

(4.0)

77.5

 1.0

 0.0

 (0.1)

 (0.3)

  0.5

 4.6

 0.0

 1.3

 10.6

  16.5

 131.8

 17.8

 12.6

 81.5

  243.6

0.0

0.0

116.6

  243.6

 (1.2)

 0.0

 (0.1)

 (1.4)

  (2.7)

 16.2

 0.5

 7.4

 (3.9)

  20.1

RWA held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of business 
divisions and other CC units5
RRWA after allocation from CC – Group ALM to business 
divisions and other CC units
77.6
11  Includes  settlement  risk,  credit  valuation  adjustments,  equity  exposures  in  the  banking  book  and  securitization  exposures  in  the  banking  book.     2  Non-counterparty-related  risk  includes  deferred  tax  assets 
recognized for temporary differences (31 December 2018: USD 8.8 billion; 31 December 2017: USD 8.6 billion), property, equipment and software (31 December 2018: USD 9.3 billion; 31 December 2017: USD 9.0 
billion) and other items (31 December 2018: USD 0.2 billion; 31 December 2017: USD 0.2 billion).     3 As of 31 December 2018, the effect of portfolio diversification across businesses, which was previously 
reflected  in  Corporate  Center  –  Services  market  risk  RWA,  was  included  in  the  Investment  Bank  market  risk  RWA.     4 Represents  RWA  held  by  the  respective  business  division  or  Corporate  Center  unit.  
5 Represents  RWA  held  by  Corporate  Center  –  Group  ALM  that  are  directly  associated  with  activity  managed  centrally  on  behalf  of  the  business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center  units.  Refer  to  “Equity 
attribution and return on attributed equity“ in this section for more information.    

((2.7)

(0.1)

110.3

220.1

00.5

00.1

11.9

22.4

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

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Leverage ratio denominator

The  leverage  ratio  denominator  (LRD)  decreased  by  USD 4  billion  to  USD 905  billion  as  of  31 December  2018,  primarily  driven  by 
decreases  from  currency  effects  of  USD 12  billion  and  incremental  netting  and  collateral  mitigation  as  well  as  policy  changes  of 
USD 2 billion, partly offset by an increase of USD 9 billion from asset size and other sources.

Movement in leverage ratio denominator by key driver

USD billion
On-balance sheet exposures (excluding derivative exposures and SFTs)1

Derivative exposures

Securities financing transactions

Off-balance sheet items 

Deduction items

LLRD as of 
31.12.17
 663.6

Currency 
effects
 (8.2)

 100.6

 127.4

 31.9

 (14.5)

 (2.1)

 (1.4)

 (0.3)

 0.0

Incremental
netting and 
collateral 
mitigation

 (1.4)

Policy 
changes
 (0.6)

Asset size 
and 
other
 8.3

 (1.8)

 5.0

 (2.5)

 0.1

 0.5

LLRD as of 
31.12.18
  663.1

  95.4

  130.9

  29.0

  (13.8)

TTotal
11 Excludes positive replacement values, cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments, cash collateral on securities borrowed, reverse repurchase agreements, margin loans and prime brokerage receivables 
related to securities financing transactions, which are presented separately under Derivative exposures and Securities financing transactions in this table.

  (12.1)

  909.0

  904.6

  (0.1)

  (1.4)

  9.1

The LRD movements described below exclude currency effects. 

On-balance  sheet  exposures  (excluding  derivative  exposures 
and  securities  financing  transactions  (SFTs))  increased  by  USD 8 
billion  as  a  result  of  asset  size  and  other  movements.  The  net 
increase  in  Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset  and  Liability 
Management  (Group  ALM)  was  driven  by  an  increase  in  cash 
and balances at central banks due to lower client-driven activity 
that  reduced  funding  consumption  by  the  business  divisions, 
especially the Investment Bank, and partly offset by maturities of 
short-term borrowings and a shift to receivables from securities 
financing  transactions.  Conversely,  client-driven  reductions  and 
trade  unwinds  in  the  Investment  Bank’s  Equities  business 
reduced trading portfolio assets. 

SFTs  increased  by  USD 5 billion  as  a  result  of  asset  size  and 
other movements, primarily reflecting the increase in Corporate 
Center  –  Group  ALM  due  to  reinvestment  of  higher  cash 
balances resulting from the aforementioned changes in business 
division funding consumption, and partly offset by a decrease in 
our Investment Bank business, driven by lower prime brokerage 
receivables in the Equities business.

These increases were partly offset by a decrease in derivative 
exposures  of  USD 2  billion,  because  of  asset  size  and  other 
movements,  primarily  resulting  from  lower  notional  amounts 
and  add-on  exposures  under  the  current  exposure  method 
driven  by  a  net  increase  of  client-driven  trade  terminations  and 
maturities  across  the  Equities  and  the  Foreign  Exchange,  Rates 
and Credit businesses within the Investment Bank. Furthermore, 
a  decrease  of  USD 1  billion  was  driven  by  incremental  netting 
and  collateral  mitigation,  mainly  reflecting  enhanced  yields  due 
to  add-on  netting  benefits  in  the  Investment  Bank’s  Foreign 
Exchange, Rates and Credit business.

Off-balance sheet items decreased by USD 3 billion, primarily 
due  to  client-driven  reductions  of  unutilized  credit  facilities 
within  the 
Investment  Bank’s  Corporate  Client  Solutions 
business  and  termination  of  forward  starting  transactions  in 
Corporate Center – Group ALM. 

→ Refer to “Balance sheet, liquidity and funding management” in 
the “Treasury management” section of this report for more 

information on balance sheet movements

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USD billion

Total IFRS assets
Difference in scope of consolidation1
Less: derivative exposures and SFTs2
OOn-balance sheet exposures
Derivative exposures
Securities financing transactions
Off-balance sheet items 
Items deducted from Swiss SRB tier 1 capital
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LRD held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of business 
divisions and other CC units4
LLRD after allocation from CC – Group ALM to business 
divisions and other CC units

Total IFRS assets
Difference in scope of consolidation1
Less: derivative exposures and SFTs2
OOn-balance sheet exposures
Derivative exposures
Securities financing transactions
Off-balance sheet items 
Items deducted from Swiss SRB tier 1 capital
TTotal3
LRD held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of business 
divisions and other CC units4
LLRD after allocation from CC – Group ALM to business 
divisions and other CC units

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 200.0
 (0.2)
 (8.8)
  191.1
 8.6
 2.7
 5.0

 138.8
 0.0
 (0.8)
  138.0
 1.2
 0.0
 13.0

  207.4

  152.2

63.2

2270.6

 195.0
 (0.2)
 (4.9)
  189.9
 8.3
 2.3
 4.5
 0.0
  205.0

63.7

2268.7

41.2

1193.4

 139.1
 0.0
 (1.2)
  137.8
 1.8
 0.0
 12.2

  151.9

39.9

1191.8

 24.4
 (21.7)
 0.0
  2.6
 0.0
 0.0
 0.0

  2.7

2.5

55.1

 14.6
 (11.9)
 0.0
  2.8
 0.0
 0.0
 0.0

  2.8

2.1

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331.12.18
 258.6
 (0.4)
 (135.8)
  122.3
 75.2
 32.0
 10.6

  240.1

16.1

2256.2

31.12.17
 269.7
 (0.3)
 (134.0)
  135.5
 74.9
 45.7
 14.9

  271.0

19.9

2290.9

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CCC –
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 280.1
 0.1
 (96.0)
  184.2
 3.9
 95.0
 0.4

 34.7
 0.0
 (31.5)
  3.2
 6.4
 1.2
 0.0

  283.5

  10.8

TTotal 

 958.4
 (22.3)
 (273.0)
  663.1
 95.4
 130.9
 29.0
 (13.8)
  904.6

(124.9)

1.7

0.0

1158.6

112.5

9904.6

 252.1
 0.2
 (80.1)
  172.1
 6.0
 78.1
 0.1

 47.4
 (0.1)
 (43.0)
  4.3
 9.7
 1.3
 0.0

  256.3

  15.3

 939.3
 (12.5)
 (263.2)
  663.6
 100.6
 127.4
 31.9
 (14.5)
  909.0

(127.6)

1.8

0.0

1128.7

117.1

  909.0

 21.7
 (0.1)
 0.0
  21.6
 0.0
 0.0
 0.1
 (13.8)
  7.9

0.3

88.2

 21.4
 (0.1)
 0.0
  21.3
 0.0
 0.0
 0.1
 (14.5)
  6.9

0.1

77.0

 5.0
 0.0
 (3.9)
  1.2
 0.3
 0.5
 0.5

 (0.3)
 0.0
 0.4
  0.2
 (0.6)
 0.0
 0.8

 9.7
 (9.9)
 0.0
  (0.1)
 0.0
 0.0
 0.0

Total IFRS assets
Difference in scope of consolidation1
Less: derivative exposures and SFTs2
OOn-balance sheet exposures
Derivative exposures
Securities financing transactions
Off-balance sheet items 
Items deducted from Swiss SRB tier 1 capital
TTotal3
LRD held by CC – Group ALM on behalf of business 
divisions and other CC units4
LLRD after allocation from CC – Group ALM to business 
divisions and other CC units
((4.4)
11.6
11  Represents  the  difference  between  the  IFRS  and  the  regulatory  scope  of  consolidation,  which  is  the  applicable  scope  for  the  LRD  calculation.     2  Consists  of  derivative  financial  instruments,  cash  collateral 
receivables on derivative instruments, receivables from securities financing transactions, and margin loans as well as prime brokerage receivables and financial assets at fair value not held for trading, both related 
to securities financing transactions, in accordance with the regulatory scope of consolidation, which are presented separately under Derivative exposures and Securities financing transactions.     3 Represents LRD 
held by the respective business division or Corporate Center unit.     4 Represents LRD held by Corporate Center – Group ALM that is directly associated with activity managed centrally on behalf of the business 
divisions and other Corporate Center units. Refer to “Equity attribution and return on attributed equity“ in this section for more information.

 19.1
 (9.8)
 (9.8)
  (0.5)
 (5.3)
 3.6
 (2.8)
 0.7
  (4.4)

 (11.2)
 (0.1)
 (1.9)
  (13.2)
 0.4
 (13.7)
 (4.3)

 (12.7)
 0.1
 11.5
  (1.0)
 (3.2)
 (0.2)
 0.0

 28.0
 0.0
 (15.9)
  12.1
 (2.1)
 17.0
 0.3

 0.3
 0.1
 0.0
  0.4
 0.0
 0.0
 0.0
 0.7
  1.0

  (30.8)

((34.7)

  (0.1)

  (4.4)

  27.2

((4.6)

(3.8)

(0.5)

(0.1)

229.9

  0.3

  2.4

11.2

00.2

11.9

1.3

2.7

0.0

0.2

0.4

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Change in equity attribution framework as of 1 January 2019
We  have  updated  our  equity  attribution  framework  by  revising 
the capital ratio for RWA from 11% to 12.5% and incrementally 
allocating  to  business  divisions  approximately  USD 2  billion  of 
attributed equity that is related to certain CET1 deduction items 
such  as  compensation-related 
previously  held  centrally, 
components and the expected loss on advanced internal ratings-
based portfolio less general provisions. 

We  continue  to  allocate  tangible  equity  based  on  a 
weighting  of  50%  each  for  average  RWA  and  average  LRD, 
and  apply  a  floor  for  business  divisions  if  the  attributed 
tangible equity calculated under the weighted-driver approach 
is  less  than  the  CET1  capital  equivalent  of  RBC.  Also,  we 
continue  to  allocate  equity  to  our  businesses  to  support 
goodwill and intangible assets.

Given  these  changes,  as  well  as  changes  in  resource 
allocation  from  Corporate  Center  to  the  business  divisions,  we 
expect  to  allocate  approximately  USD 7  billion  of  additional 
the  business  divisions,  of  which 
attributed  equity 
approximately  USD 3  billion  will  be  allocated  to  the  Investment 
Bank.  The  remaining  attributed  equity  retained  in  Corporate 
Center  will  primarily  relate  to  deferred  tax  assets,  dividend 
accruals and Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio.

to 

All  of  these  changes  are  effective  as  of  1 January  2019,  and 
we  will  provide  restated  prior-period  information  in  advance  of 
our first quarter results.

→ Refer to the “Significant accounting and financial reporting 
changes” section of this report for more information on the 

alignment of the equity attribution framework with the revised 

resource allocation methodology

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Average  equity  attributed  to  business  divisions  and  Corporate 
Center decreased by USD 1.5 billion to USD 52.4 billion in 2018, 
primarily  driven  by  the  net  write-down  of  deferred  tax  assets 
(DTAs) following a reduction in the US federal corporate tax rate 
after the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the fourth 
quarter of 2017. 

Equity attribution framework in 2018
Under  our  equity  attribution  framework,  tangible  equity  is 
attributed based on a weighting of 50% each for average risk-
weighted assets (RWA) and average leverage ratio denominator 
(LRD). Average RWA and LRD were converted to their common 
equity tier 1 (CET1) capital equivalents based on capital ratios of 
11%  and  3.75%,  respectively.  If  the  attributed  tangible  equity 
calculated  under  the  weighted-driver  approach  were  less  than 
the  CET1  capital  equivalent  of  risk-based  capital  (RBC)  for  any 
business  division,  the  CET1  capital  equivalent  of  RBC  was  used 
as a floor for that business division.

LRD  and  RWA  held  by  Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset  and 
Liability  Management  (Group  ALM)  directly  associated  with 
activities that Corporate Center – Group ALM manages centrally 
on  behalf  of  the  business  divisions  and  other  Corporate  Center 
units  were  allocated  to  those  business  divisions  and  other 
Corporate  Center  units  for  the  purpose  of  equity  attribution. 
This  allocation  was  primarily  based  on  the  level  of  high-quality 
liquid  assets  that  was  needed  to  meet  the  Group’s  minimum 
liquidity coverage ratio requirement of 110%. Corporate Center 
–  Group  ALM  retains  attributed  equity  related  to  liquidity  and 
funding  surpluses,  i.e.,  at  levels  above  regulatory  requirements, 
together with that related to its own activities.

In  addition  to  tangible  equity,  we  allocated  equity  to  our 

businesses to support goodwill and intangible assets. 

Furthermore,  we  attributed  all  remaining  Basel  III  capital 
deduction  items  to  Corporate  Center  Group  items.  These 
deduction  items  included  DTAs  recognized  for  tax  loss  carry-
forwards  and  DTAs  on  temporary  differences  in  excess  of  the 
threshold, which together constituted the largest component of 
Corporate  Center  Group  items,  dividend  accruals,  unrealized 
gains  from  cash  flow  hedges  and  compensation-  and  own 
shares-related components.

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31.12.17

331.12.18

31.12.16

  13.4

  6.6

  1.7

  10.2

  20.5

  16.1

  14.3

  3.2

  1.2

  52.4

 13.0

 6.2

 1.7

 9.5

 23.5

 19.4

 17.6

 2.8

 1.4

 53.9

 6.1

 4.1

 1.4

 7.7

 29.4

 23.0

 21.6

 4.3

 2.1

 48.8

  8.4
  6.6
  0.3
  10.2
  20.5
  16.1
  14.3
  3.2
  1.2
  45.9

 8.0
 6.2
 0.3
 9.4
 23.5
 19.4
 17.6
 2.8
 1.4
 47.4

AAverage tangible equity attributed to business divisions and Corporate Center
11 Of the USD 14.3 billion of average equity attributed to Group items for the fourth quarter of 2018, USD 6.1 billion related to average DTAs recognized for tax loss carry-forwards and USD 0.4 billion related to 
average  DTAs  on  temporary  differences  in  excess  of  the  10%  of  CET1  capital  threshold.  Dividend  accruals  are  also  included  in  Group  items.  DTA  amounts  and  dividend  accruals  represent  average  amounts.  
2 Attributed tangible equity equals attributed equity less goodwill and intangible assets.     3 Attributed tangible equity is shown for the period for which return on attributed tangible equity is available. This is a 
measure introduced in 2017, accordingly no comparative-period information is available.

Risk, treasury and capital management
Capital management

Attributed equity

USD billion

Average attributed equity
Global Wealth Management

Personal & Corporate Banking

Asset Management

Investment Bank

Corporate Center

of which: CC – Services

of which: Group items 1

of which: CC – Group ALM

of which: CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio

AAverage equity attributed to business divisions and Corporate Center

Average attributed tangible equity2, 3
Global Wealth Management
Personal & Corporate Banking
Asset Management
Investment Bank
Corporate Center

of which: CC – Services

of which: Group items 1
of which: CC – Group ALM
of which: CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio

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Return on attributed equity1

In %

Return on (attributed) equity11

Reported

Global Wealth Management

Personal & Corporate Banking
Asset Management
Investment Bank

UUBS Group

Adjusted3
Global Wealth Management

Personal & Corporate Banking

Asset Management

Investment Bank

UUBS Group

Return on (attributed) tangible equity11,2

Reported

Global Wealth Management
Personal & Corporate Banking
Asset Management
Investment Bank
UUBS Group

For the year ended

331.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 50.7

 43.3
 32.2
 13.1

 6.1

 60.3

 43.1

 39.4

 19.7

 7.8

  27.0

  29.1
  26.5
  16.1

  8.6

  27.7

  23.8

  29.8

  17.9

  8.7

  44.0
  29.1
  139.4
  16.3
  10.0

 27.5

 25.8
 34.0
 13.3

 1.8

 32.0

 27.5

 31.0

 16.0

 3.2

 45.5
 25.8
 186.2
 13.6
 2.2

Adjusted3
Global Wealth Management
Personal & Corporate Banking
Asset Management
Investment Bank
UUBS Group
11 Return on attributed equity and return on attributed tangible equity shown for the business divisions. Return on equity attributable to shareholders and return on tangible equity shown for the UBS Group. Return 
on attributed equity and return on attributed tangible equity for Corporate Center is not shown, as it is not meaningful.     2 Attributed tangible equity is shown for the period for which return on attributed tangible 
equity is available. This is a measure introduced in 2017, accordingly no comparative-period information is available.    3 Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC regulations.

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  23.8
  156.7
  18.2
  10.1

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 27.5
 170.0
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Capital management

UBS shares

UBS Group AG shares

Audited  |  As  of  31  December  2018,  IFRS  equity  attributable  to 
shareholders  amounted  to  USD 52,928  million,  represented  by 
3,855,634,749  shares 
increased  by 
issued.  Shares 
2,538,146 shares in 2018, reflecting the issuance of shares out of 
conditional share capital upon exercise of employee share options.

issued 

UBS Group share information

Shares issued

Treasury shares

Shares outstanding
Basic earnings per share (USD)1

Diluted earnings per share (USD)1

Basic earnings per share (CHF)2

Diluted earnings per share (CHF)2

Equity attributable to shareholders (USD million)

Less: goodwill and intangible assets (USD million)

Tangible equity attributable to shareholders (USD million)

Total book value per share (USD)

Tangible book value per share (USD)

Share price (USD)3

Each  share  has  a  par  value  of  CHF 0.10  and  entitles  the 
holder to one vote at the UBS Group AG shareholders’ meeting, 
if entered into the share register as having the right to vote, and 
also a proportionate share of distributed dividends. All shares are 
fully  paid  up.  As  the  Articles  of  Association  of  UBS  Group  AG 
indicate, there are no other classes of shares and no preferential 
rights for shareholders. (cid:3)

→ Refer to the “Corporate governance” section of this report for 

more information on UBS shares

As of or for the year ended

331.12.18

31.12.17

% change from

31.12.17

  3,855,634,749

  166,467,802

  3,689,166,947

 3,853,096,603

 132,301,550

 3,720,795,053

  1.21

  1.18

  1.18

  1.14

  52,928

  6,647

  46,281

  14.35

  12.55

  12.44

 0.26

 0.25

 0.26

 0.26

 52,495

 6,563

 45,932

 14.11

 12.34

 18.40

 0

 26

 (1)

 365

 372

 354

 338

 1

 1

 1

 2

 2

 (32)

Market capitalization (USD million)4
11 Refer to “Note 9 Earnings per share (EPS) and shares outstanding” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information.     2 Basic and diluted earnings per share in Swiss francs 
are calculated based on a translation of net profit / (loss) under our US dollar presentation currency. As a consequence of the restatement to a US dollar presentation currency, amounts may differ from those 
originally published in our quarterly and annual reports.     3 Represents the share price as listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, translated to US dollars using the respective spot rate.     4 The calculation of market 
capitalization has been amended to reflect total shares outstanding multiplied by the share price at the end of the period. The calculation was previously based on total shares issued multiplied by the share price at 
the end of the period. Market capitalization has been reduced by USD 2.1 billion as of 31 December 2018 and by USD 2.4 billion as of 31 December 2017 as a result.

  45,907

 68,477

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Holding of UBS Group AG shares

Group  Treasury  holds  UBS  Group  AG  shares  to  hedge  future 
share  delivery  obligations  related  to  employee  share-based 
compensation  awards  and  also  holds  shares  purchased  under 
the  share  repurchase  program,  which  will  be  canceled  by 
means  of  a  capital  reduction  to  be  proposed  at  future  annual 
general  meetings.  In  addition,  the  Investment  Bank  holds  a 
limited  number  of  UBS  Group  AG  shares,  primarily  in  its 
capacity  as  a  market-maker  in  UBS  Group  AG  shares  and 
related  derivatives  and  to  hedge  certain  issued  structured 
debt  instruments.  As  of  31 December 2018,  we  held  a  total 
of  166,467,802 
(31 December 2017: 
132,301,550), or 4.3% (31 December 2017: 3.4%) of shares 
issued. 

treasury 

shares 

Share  delivery  obligations  related  to  employee  share-based 
totaled  146  million  shares  as  of 
compensation  awards 
31 December  2018  (31 December  2017:  166  million).  Share 
delivery  obligations  are  calculated  on  the  basis  of  unvested 
notional  share  awards,  options  and  stock  appreciation  rights, 
taking applicable performance conditions into account. Treasury 
shares  held  are  delivered  to  employees  at  exercise  or  vesting. 
However,  share  delivery  obligations  related  to  certain  options 
and  stock  appreciation  rights  can  also  be  satisfied  by  shares 
issued  out  of  conditional  capital.  As  of  31 December  2018,  the 
number  of  UBS  Group  AG  shares  that  could  have  been  issued 
out  of  conditional  capital  for  this  purpose  was  125  million 
(31 December 2017: 128 million). 

The table below outlines the market purchases of UBS Group 
AG shares by Group Treasury. It does not include the activities of 
the Investment Bank.

Treasury share purchases

Month of purchase
January 2018

February 2018

March 2018

April 2018

May 2018

June 2018

July 2018

August 2018

September 2018

October 2018

November 2018

December 2018

Share repurchase program1

Other treasury shares purchased2

Number of shares

Average price in CHF

Remaining volume of 
share repurchase 
program in CHF million

Number of shares

Average price in USD

 1,900,000

 16,613,000

 16,247,000

 6,299,500

 6,000,000

 1,259,300

 16.61

 16.15

 15.39

 15.87

 13.68

 14.23

 1,968

 1,700

 1,450

 1,450

 1,450

 1,350

 1,268

 1,250

 1,2503 

 100

 12,000,000

 20,000,000

 13.43

 13.91

 12.45

11 On 22 January 2018, UBS announced its intention to buy back its own registered shares over three years starting from March 2018, amounting to a maximum of CHF 2 billion. The share repurchase information in 
this table is disclosed in Swiss francs as the share buybacks are transacted in Swiss francs on a separate trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange.     2 This table excludes purchases for the purpose of hedging 
derivatives linked to UBS Group AG shares and for market-making in UBS Group AG shares. The table also excludes UBS Group AG shares purchased by pension and retirement benefit funds for UBS employees, 
which are managed by a board of UBS management and employee representatives in accordance with Swiss law. UBS’s pension and other post-employment benefit funds purchased 888,572 UBS Group AG shares 
during the year and held 16,711,587 UBS Group AG shares as of 31 December 2018.     3 The remaining volume of the share repurchase program as of 31 December 2018 was USD 1,271 million. This was 
calculated based on the remaining volume of CHF 1,250 million as of 31 December 2018 and the respective foreign currency rate as of this date.

Trading volumes

1,000 shares

SIX Swiss Exchange total 

SIX Swiss Exchange daily average

New York Stock Exchange total

New York Stock Exchange daily average

Source: Reuters

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 3,277,995

 3,084,804

 3,761,294

 13,165

 166,728

 664

 12,290

 146,902

 585

 14,808

 160,887

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Capital management

Listing of UBS Group AG shares

UBS Group AG shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX). 
They are also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as 
global  registered  shares.  As  such,  they  can  be  traded  and 
transferred  across  applicable  borders,  without  the  need  for 
conversion,  with  identical  shares  traded  on  different  stock 
exchanges in different currencies.

During 2018, the average daily trading volume of UBS Group 
AG  shares  was  13.2  million  shares  on  the  SIX  and  0.7  million 
shares  on  the  NYSE.  The  SIX  is  expected  to  remain  the  main 
venue for determining the movement in our share price because 
of the high volume traded on this exchange.

During  the  hours  in  which  both  the  SIX  and  the  NYSE  are 
simultaneously  open  for  trading  (generally  3:30  p.m.  to  5:30 
p.m.  Central  European  Time),  price  differences  between  these 
exchanges  are  likely  to  be  arbitraged  away  by  professional 
market-makers.  Accordingly,  the  share  price  will  typically  be 
similar  between  the  two  exchanges  when  considering  the 
prevailing US dollar / Swiss franc exchange rate. When the SIX is 
closed  for  trading,  globally  traded  volumes  will  typically  be 
lower.  However,  the  specialist  firm  making  a  market  in  UBS 
Group AG shares on the NYSE is required to facilitate sufficient 
liquidity  and  maintain  an  orderly  market  in  UBS  Group  AG 
shares throughout normal NYSE trading hours.

Ticker symbols UBS Group AG

Security identification codes

TTrading exchange

SIX Swiss Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

SSIX/NYSE

UBSG

UBS

BBloomberg

UBSG SW

UBS UN

RReuters

UBSG.S

UBS.N

ISIN

Valoren

CUSIP

CCH0244767585

224 476 758

CCINS H42097 10 7

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governance and 
compensation

Management report

Audited information according to the Swiss law and applicable regulatory 
requirements and guidance

Disclosures  provided  are  in  line  with  the  requirements  of  article  663c  para.  1  and  3  of  the  Swiss  Code  of  Obligations 
(supplementary  disclosures  for  companies  whose  shares  are  listed  on  a  stock  exchange:  shareholdings)  and  the  Ordinance 
against  Excessive  Compensation  in  Listed  Stock  Corporations  (tables  containing  such  information  are  marked  as  “Audited” 
throughout this section), as well as other applicable regulations and guidance.

Corporate governance and compensation
Corporate governance

Corporate governance

UBS  Group  AG  is  subject  to,  and  compliant  with,  all  relevant 
Swiss  legal  and  regulatory  requirements  regarding  corporate 
governance,  including  the  SIX  Swiss  Exchange’s  Directive  on 
Information  Relating  to  Corporate  Governance,  as  well  as  the 
standards  established  in  the  Swiss  Code  of  Best  Practice  for 
Corporate  Governance,  including  the  appendix  on  executive 
compensation.

In  addition,  as  a  foreign  company  with  shares  listed  on  the 
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), UBS Group AG complies with 
all relevant corporate governance standards applicable to foreign 
private issuers.

The Organization Regulations of UBS Group AG, adopted by 
the Board of Directors (BoD) based on article 716b of the Swiss 
Code  of  Obligations  and  articles  25  and  27  of  the  Articles  of 
Association of UBS Group AG, constitute our primary corporate 
governance guidelines. 

To  the  extent  practicable,  the  governance  structures  of  UBS 
Group  AG  and  UBS  AG  are  aligned.  UBS  AG  complies  with  all 
relevant  Swiss 
legal  and  regulatory  corporate  governance 
requirements.  As  a  foreign  private  issuer  with  debt  securities 
listed  on  the  NYSE,  UBS  AG  also  complies  with  the  relevant 
NYSE  corporate  governance  standards.  The  discussion  in  this 
section  refers  to  both  UBS  Group  AG  and  UBS  AG,  unless 
specifically  noted  otherwise  or  unless  the  information  discussed 
is  relevant  only  to  companies  with  listed  shares  and  therefore 
only  applicable  to  UBS  Group  AG.  This  is  in  line  with  US 
Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  regulations  and  NYSE 
listing standards.

→ Refer to the Articles of Association of UBS Group AG and of 

UBS AG, and to the Organization Regulations of UBS Group AG 

at www.ubs.com/governance for more information 

→ The SIX Swiss Exchange’s Directive on Information Relating to 
Corporate Governance is available at www.six-exchange-

regulation.com, the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate 

Governance is available at www.economiesuisse.ch and the 

NYSE rules are available at www.nyse.com

Differences from corporate governance standards relevant 
to US-listed companies

According to the NYSE listing standards on corporate governance, 
foreign private issuers are required to disclose any significant ways 
in  which  their  corporate  governance  practices  differ  from  those 
that  have  to  be  followed  by  domestic  companies.  These 
differences are discussed in the following paragraphs.

Responsibility of the Audit Committee with regard to 
independent auditors
Our  Audit  Committee  is  responsible  for  the  compensation, 
retention and oversight of the independent auditors. It assesses 
the  performance  and  qualification  of  the  external  auditors  and 
submits its proposal for appointment, reappointment or removal 
of the independent auditors to the full BoD. As required by the 
Swiss Code of Obligations, the BoD then submits its proposal to 
the  shareholders  for  their  vote  at  the  Annual  General  Meeting 
(AGM).  Under  NYSE  standards,  the  Audit  Committee  is  also 
responsible for the appointment of the independent auditors.

Discussion of risk assessment and risk management policies by 
the Risk Committee
In  accordance  with  the  respective  Organization  Regulations  of 
UBS Group AG and UBS AG, the Risk Committee instead of the 
Audit  Committee  oversees  our  risk  principles  and  risk  capacity 
on  behalf  of  the  BoD.  The  Risk  Committee  is  responsible  for 
monitoring  our  adherence  to  those  risk  principles  and  for 
monitoring  whether  business  divisions  and  control  units 
maintain appropriate systems of risk management and control.

Supervision of the internal audit function
The Chairman of the BoD (Chairman) and the Audit Committee 
share the supervisory responsibility and authority with respect to 
the  internal  audit  function.  Under  NYSE  standards,  only  the 
Audit Committee supervises the internal audit function.

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Responsibility of the Compensation Committee for performance 
evaluations of senior management of UBS Group AG
In  line  with  Swiss  law,  our  Compensation  Committee,  together 
with  the  BoD,  proposes  for  shareholder  approval  at  the  AGM 
the maximum aggregate amount of compensation for the BoD, 
the maximum aggregate amount of fixed compensation for the 
Group  Executive  Board  (GEB)  and  the  aggregate  amount  of 
variable  compensation  for  the  GEB.  The  shareholders  elect  the 
members  of  the  Compensation  Committee  at  the  AGM.  Under 
NYSE  standards,  it  is  the  responsibility  of  the  Compensation 
Committee to evaluate senior management performance and to 
determine  and  approve,  as  a  committee  or  together  with  the 
other independent directors, its compensation.

Proxy statement reports of the Audit Committee and the 
Compensation Committee
NYSE  listing  standards  would  require  the  aforementioned 
committees  to  submit  their  reports  directly  to  shareholders. 
However,  under  Swiss  law,  all  our  reports  addressed  to 
the  aforementioned 
shareholders, 
committees, are provided and approved by the BoD, which has 
ultimate responsibility to the shareholders.

including 

those 

from 

Shareholders’ votes on equity compensation plans
While  the  NYSE  standards  would  require  shareholder  approval 
for  the  establishment  of  and  material  revisions  to  all  equity 
compensation  plans,  Swiss  law  authorizes  the  BoD  to  approve 
compensation  plans.  Shareholder  approval  is  only  mandatory  if 
equity-based  compensation  plans  require  an  increase  in  capital. 
No shareholder approval is required if shares for such plans are 
purchased in the market.

→ Refer to “Board of Directors” in this section for more 
information on the Board of Directors’ committees

→ Refer to “Share capital structure” in this section for more 

information on UBS Group AG’s capital

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Group structure and shareholders

Operational Group structure

Listed and non-listed companies belonging to the Group

As of 31 December 2018, the operational structure of the Group 
is  comprised  of  the  Global  Wealth  Management,  Personal  & 
Corporate  Banking,  Asset  Management  and  Investment  Bank 
business  divisions,  as  well  as  Corporate  Center  with  its  units 
Corporate  Center  –  Services  (comprising  the  Group  functions 
Group Chief Operating Officer area, Group Finance, Group Risk 
Control,  Group  Legal,  Group  Compliance,  Regulatory  & 
Governance,  Communications  &  Branding  and  UBS  in  society), 
Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset  and  Liability  Management 
(ALM)  and  Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio. 
Effective  1 February  2018,  Wealth  Management  and  Wealth 
Management  Americas  were  combined  into  a  unified  business 
division called Global Wealth Management. 

Beginning with our first quarter 2019 report, we will provide 
results  for  total  Corporate  Center  only  and  will  not  separately 
report Services, Group ALM and Non-core and Legacy Portfolio. 
→ Refer to “Our businesses” in the “Our strategy, business model 
and environment” section from page 19 of this report for more 

information

→ Refer to the sections under “Financial and operating 

performance” from page 63 and to “Note 2 Segment reporting” 

in the “Consolidated financial statements” section from page 

377 of this report for more information

→ Refer to the “Our evolution” section from page 12 of this report 

for more information

The Group includes a number of consolidated entities, of which 
only UBS Group AG has its shares listed.

UBS  Group  AG’s  registered  office  is  at  Bahnhofstrasse  45, 
CH-8001  Zurich,  Switzerland.  The  shares  of  UBS  Group  AG  are 
listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ISIN: CH0244767585) and on 
the NYSE (CUSIP: H42097107).

→ Refer to “UBS shares” in the “Capital management” section 

from page 212 of this report for information on UBS Group AG’s 

market capitalization and shares held by Group entities

→ Refer to “Note 31 Interests in subsidiaries and other entities” in 

the “Consolidated financial statements” section from page 485 

of this report for more information on the significant 

subsidiaries of the Group

Significant shareholders

General rules
Under the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Market Infrastructures 
and  Market  Conduct  in  Securities  and  Derivatives  Trading  of 
19 June  2015  (FMIA),  anyone  directly  or  indirectly,  or  acting  in 
concert with third parties, holding shares in a company listed in 
Switzerland or holding derivative rights related to shares of such 
a company must notify the company and the SIX Swiss Exchange 
(SIX)  if  the  holding  reaches,  falls  below  or  exceeds  one  of  the 
following  thresholds:  3,  5,  10,  15,  20,  25,  331⁄3,  50,  or  662⁄3% 
of voting rights, regardless of whether or not such rights may be 
exercised.  Nominee  companies  that  cannot  autonomously 
decide  how  voting  rights  are  exercised  are  not  obligated  to 
notify  the  company  and  the  SIX  if  they  reach,  exceed  or  fall 
below the threshold percentages.

Pursuant to the Swiss Code of Obligations, we disclose in the 
notes to our financial statements the identity of any shareholder 
with  a  holding  of  more  than  5%  of  the  total  share  capital  of 
UBS Group AG.

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Shareholders not registered in the UBS share register
According  to  the  FMIA  disclosure  notifications  filed  with  UBS 
Group AG and the SIX, as of 31 December 2018, the following 
entities  held  more  than  3%  of  the  total  share  capital  of  UBS 
Group AG: Dodge & Cox, San Francisco, disclosed a holding of 
3.03%  of  the  total  share  capital  of  UBS  Group  AG  on 
30 November  2018;  BlackRock  Inc.,  New  York,  disclosed  a 
holding  of  4.99%  on  28  August  2018;  and  MFS  Investment 
Management,  Boston,  disclosed  a  holding  of  3.05%  on 
10 February  2016.  The  above  disclosures  have  not  been 
subsequently  superseded,  and  no  new  disclosures  of  significant 
shareholdings have been made since 31 December 2018. 

In  accordance  with  the  FMIA,  the  aforementioned  holdings 
are calculated in relation to the total share capital of UBS Group 
AG  reflected  in  its  Articles  of  Association  at  the  time  of  the 
respective disclosure notification. 

Information  on  disclosures  under  the  FMIA  is  available  at 

www.six-exchange-regulation.com/en/home/publications/
significant-shareholders.html.

Shareholders registered in the UBS share register
The  shareholders  (acting  in  their  own  name  or  in  their  capacity 
as  nominees  for  other  investors  or  beneficial  owners)  listed  in 
the  table  below  were  registered  in  the  UBS  share  register  with 
3%  or  more  of  the  total  share  capital  of  UBS  Group  AG  as  of 
31 December 2018.

Cross-shareholdings

UBS  Group  AG  has  no  cross-shareholdings  where  reciprocal 
ownership would be in excess of 5% of capital or voting rights 
with any other company.

Audited |
Shareholders registered in the UBS share register with 3% or more of the total share capital

% of share capital

Chase Nominees Ltd., London

DTC (Cede & Co.), New York1

Nortrust Nominees Ltd., London

11 DTC (Cede & Co.), New York, “The Depository Trust Company,” is a US securities clearing organization.

331.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

  12.08

  7.23

  4.14

 11.16

 6.64

 4.11

 9.43

 6.62

 3.88

(cid:3)

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Corporate governance

Share capital structure

Ordinary share capital

At  year-end  2018,  UBS  Group  AG  had  3,855,634,749  issued 
shares  with  a  par  value  of  CHF 0.10  each,  leading  to  a  share 
capital of CHF 385,563,474.90. 

Under  Swiss  company  law,  shareholders  must  approve  in  a 
general  meeting  of  shareholders  an  ordinary  share  capital 
increase  or  the  creation  of  conditional  or  authorized  share 

capital. In 2018, our shareholders were not asked to approve an 
ordinary  share  capital  increase  or  the  creation  of  conditional  or 
authorized share capital.

Share capital increased during the year by 2,538,146 shares, 
as  shares  were  issued  out  of  existing  conditional  capital  due  to 
the exercise of employee options.

Issued share capital of UBS Group AG

AAs of 31 December 2017

Issue of shares out of conditional capital due to employee options exercised in 2018

AAs of 31 December 2018

SShare capital in CHF

NNumber of shares

Par value in CHF

  385,309,660

 253,815

  385,563,475

  3,853,096,603

 2,538,146

  3,855,634,749

  0.10

 0.10

  0.10

Distribution of UBS shares 

As of 31 December 2018

Number of shares registered

1–100

101–1,000

1,001–10,000

10,001–100,000

100,001–1,000,000

1,000,001–5,000,000

5,000,001–38,556,347 (1%)

1–2%

2–3%

3–4%

4–5%

Over 5%

Total registered

Unregistered3

Total shares issued

Shareholders registered

Shares registered

Number

% of shares issued

Number

 25,017

 120,927

 75,145

 7,158

 594

 87

 26

 4

 0

 0

 1

 21 

 228,961

%

 10.9

 52.8

 32.8

 3.1

 0.3

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 1,403,306

 57,443,935

 216,419,373

 170,930,404

 169,267,430

 178,688,459

 321,024,783

 203,199,804

 0

 0

 159,517,521

 744,583,467

 100.0

 2,222,478,4822 

 1,633,156,267

 3,855,634,749

 0.0

 1.5

 5.6

 4.4

 4.4

 4.6

 8.3

 5.3

 0.0

 0.0

 4.1

 19.3

 57.6

 42.4

 100.0

1 On 31 December 2018, Chase Nominees Ltd., London, entered as a fiduciary / nominee, was registered with 12.08% of all UBS shares issued. However, according to the provisions of UBS Group AG, voting rights 
of fiduciaries / nominees are limited to a maximum of 5% of all UBS shares issued. The US securities clearing organization DTC (Cede & Co.), New York, was registered with 7.23% of all UBS shares issued and is 
not subject to this 5% voting limit as a securities clearing organization.     2 Of the total shares registered, 403,358,353 shares did not carry voting rights.     3 Shares not entered in the UBS share register as of 
31 December 2018.

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Conditional share capital

At  year-end  2018,  the  following  conditional  share  capital  was 
available to UBS Group AG’s BoD:
– a  maximum  of  CHF 38,000,000  represented  by  up  to 
380,000,000 fully paid registered shares with a nominal value 
of  CHF 0.10  each,  to  be  issued  through  the  voluntary  or 
mandatory  exercise  of  conversion  rights  and  /  or  warrants 
granted  in  connection  with  the  issuance  of  bonds  or  similar 
financial  instruments  on  national  or  international  capital 
markets.  This  conditional  capital  allowance  was  approved 
at  the  Extraordinary  General  Meeting 
(EGM)  held  on 
26 November 2014,  originally  approved  at  the  AGM  of  UBS 
AG  on  14  April  2010.  The  BoD  has  not  made  use  of  such 
allowance.

issued 

– a  maximum  of  CHF 12,512,647.60 

represented  by 
125,126,476  fully  paid  registered  shares  with  a  par  value  of 
CHF 0.10  each,  to  be  issued  upon  exercise  of  employee 
options 
the 
management  and  of  the  BoD  of  UBS  Group  AG  and  its 
subsidiaries. This conditional capital allowance was approved 
by the shareholders at the same EGM in 2014.
→ Refer to article 4a of the Articles of Association of UBS Group 
AG for more information on the terms and conditions of the 

to  employees  and  members  of 

issue of shares out of existing conditional capital. The Articles 

of Association are available at www.ubs.com/governance

Conditional capital of UBS Group AG

AAs of 31 December 2018
Employee equity participation plans

Conversion rights / warrants granted in connection with bonds

TTotal

MMaximum number of shares to 
be issued
 125,126,476

Year approved by Extraor-
dinary General Meeting
2014

 380,000,000

  505,126,476

2014

%% of shares issued
 3.24

 9.85

  13.10

Authorized share capital

Ownership

UBS  Group  AG  had  no  authorized  capital  available  to  issue  on 
31 December 2018.

Changes in capital

to  shareholders  amounted 

In  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards, 
Group  equity  attributable 
to 
USD 52.9  billion  as  of  31  December  2018  (2017:  USD 52.5 
billion;  and  2016:  USD 52.9  billion).  UBS  Group  AG 
shareholders’  equity  was  represented  by  3,855,634,749  issued 
shares  as  of  31  December  2018  (2017:  3,853,096,603  shares; 
and 2016: 3,850,766,389 shares).

→ Refer to “Statement of changes in equity” in the “Consolidated 
financial statements” section from page 320 of this report for 

more information on changes in shareholders’ equity over the 

last three years

Ownership of UBS Group AG shares is widely spread. The tables in 
this  section  provide  information  about  the  distribution  of  UBS 
Group  AG  shareholders  by  category  and  geographic  location.  This 
information relates only to shareholders registered in the UBS share 
register and cannot be assumed to be representative of UBS Group 
AG’s  entire  investor  base  or  the  actual  beneficial  ownership.  Only 
shareholders  registered  in  the  share  register  as  “shareholders  with 
voting rights” are entitled to exercise voting rights.

→ Refer to “Shareholders’ participation rights” in this section for 

more information

As  of  31  December  2018,  1,819,120,129  UBS  Group  AG 
shares were registered in the share register and carried voting rights, 
403,358,353  shares  were  registered  in  the  share  register  without 
voting rights, and 1,633,156,267 shares were not registered in the 
UBS  share  register.  All  shares  were  fully  paid  up  and  eligible  for 
dividends. There are no preferential rights for shareholders, and no 
other classes of shares are issued by UBS Group AG.

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Corporate governance

Shareholders, legal entities and nominees: type and geographical distribution

AAs of 31 December 2018
Individual shareholders
Legal entities
Nominees, fiduciaries
Total registered shares
Unregistered shares
TTotal

AAmericas

of which: USA

AAsia Pacific
EEurope, Middle East and Africa

of which: Germany
of which: UK
of which: rest of Europe
of which: Middle East and Africa

SSwitzerland
Total registered shares
Unregistered shares
TTotal

SShareholders registered

Number
 223,901
 4,832
 228

%
 97.8
 2.1
 0.1

  228,961

  100.0

IIndividual shareholders

LLegal entities

NNominees

TTotal

Number
  5,309
 4,683
  5,334
  12,586
 4,123
 4,719
 3,532
 212
  200,672

%
  2.3
 2.0
  2.3
  5.5
 1.8
 2.1
 1.5
 0.1
  87.6

Number
  148
 78
  114
  271
 35
 7
 226
 3
  4,299

%
  0.1
 0.0
  0.1
  0.1
 0.0
 0.0
 0.1
 0.0
  1.9

Number
  104
 98
  21
  65
 4
 6
 55
 0
  38

%
  0.0
 0.0
  0.0
  0.0
 0.0
 0.0
 0.0
 0.0
  0.0

Number
  5,561
 4,859
  5,469
  12,922
 4,162
 4,732
 3,813
 215
  205,009

%
  2.4
 2.1
  2.4
  5.6
 1.8
 2.1
 1.7
 0.1
  89.5

  223,901

  97.8

  4,832

  2.1

  228

  0.1

  228,961

  100.0

most  cases  trigger  forfeiture  where  employment  has  been 
terminated.  To  encourage  our  employees  to  develop  and  manage 
the business in a way that delivers sustainable returns, EOP awards 
granted to GEB members and other senior employees will only vest 
if  both  Group  and  business  division  performance  conditions  are 
met.

As of 31 December 2018, UBS employees held an estimated 
6%  of  UBS  shares  outstanding  (including  approximately  4%  in 
unvested  /  blocked  actual  and  notional  shares  from  our 
compensation  programs).  These  figures  are  based  on  known 
shareholding  information  from  employee  participation  plans, 
personal  holdings  with  UBS  and  selected  individual  retirement 
plans. At the end of 2018, an estimated 34% of all employees 
held UBS shares through the firm’s employee share participation 
plans.

→ Refer to the “Compensation” section from page 250 of this 

report for more information

Shares and participation certificates

UBS Group AG has a single class of shares, which are registered 
shares in the form of uncertificated securities (in the sense of the 
Swiss  Code  of  Obligations)  and  intermediary-held  securities  (in 
the sense of the Swiss Federal Act on Intermediated Securities). 
Each  registered  share  has  a  par  value  of  CHF 0.10  and  carries 
one  vote 
set  out  under 
“Transferability,  voting  rights  and  nominee  registration”  on  the 
following page.

restrictions 

subject 

the 

to 

We have no participation certificates outstanding.

At  year-end  2018,  UBS  owned  166,467,802  UBS  Group  AG 
registered shares, which corresponded to 4.32% of the total share 
capital of UBS Group AG. At the same time, we had acquisition and 
disposal positions relating to 190,587,619 and 165,817,208 voting 
rights  of  UBS  Group  AG,  corresponding  to  4.95%  and  4.30%  of 
the  total  voting  rights  of  UBS  Group  AG,  respectively.  Of  the 
disposal  positions,  3.88%  consisted  of  voting  rights  on  shares 
deliverable 
in  respect  of  employee  awards.  The  calculation 
methodology for the acquisition and disposal positions is based on 
the  Swiss  Financial  Market  Supervisory  Authority  Ordinance  on 
Financial  Market  Infrastructure,  which  sets  forth  that  all  future 
potential  share  delivery  obligations,  irrespective  of  the  contingent 
nature of the delivery, must be taken into account.

Employee share ownership

Employee share ownership is encouraged and enabled in a variety 
of ways. One example is our Equity Plus Plan. This is a voluntary plan 
that  provides  eligible  employees  with  the  opportunity  to  purchase 
UBS Group AG shares at market value and receive, at no additional 
cost,  one  notional  UBS  Group  AG  share  for  every  three  shares 
purchased. If the shares purchased are held for three years and the 
employee remains in employment, the notional shares vest. Another 
example  is  the  Equity  Ownership  Plan  (EOP).  This  is  a  mandatory 
deferral plan for all employees with total compensation greater than 
USD / CHF 300,000. Employees other than GEB members receive at 
least  60%  of  their  deferred  performance  award  under  the  EOP  in 
notional shares. The plan includes provisions that allow the firm to 
reduce or fully forfeit the unvested deferred portion of the granted 
EOP  award  if  an  employee  commits  certain  harmful  acts,  and  in 

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IIndividual shareholders

LLegal entities

NNominees

Number of shares
  6,385,407
 4,870,353
  24,680,132
  43,878,796
 13,210,617
 21,015,786
 9,030,071
 622,322
  380,203,199
 455,147,534
 0
  455,147,534

%
  0.2
 0.1
  0.6
  1.1
 0.3
 0.5
 0.2
 0.0
  9.9
 11.8

  11.8

Number of shares
  74,857,806
 57,225,479
  62,031,827
  24,198,354
 782,505
 1,600,836
 21,615,948
 199,065
  452,991,140
 614,079,127
 0
  614,079,127

%
  1.9
 1.5
  1.6
  0.6
 0.0
 0.0
 0.6
 0.0
  11.7
 15.9

  15.9

Number of shares
  363,352,991
 363,022,386
  9,346,083
  754,218,087
 18,795,660
 704,288,756
 31,133,671
 0
  26,334,660
 1,153,251,821
 0
  1,153,251,821

%
  9.4
 9.4
  0.2
  19.6
 0.5
 18.3
 0.8
 0.0
  0.7
 29.9

  29.9

SShares registered

Number
 455,147,534
 614,079,127
 1,153,251,821
 2,222,478,482
 1,633,156,267
  3,855,634,749

TTotal

Number of shares
  444,596,204
 425,118,218
  96,058,042
  822,295,237
 32,788,782
 726,905,378
 61,779,690
 821,387
  859,528,999
 2,222,478,482
 1,633,156,267
  3,855,634,749

%
 11.8
 15.9
 29.9
 57.6
 42.4
  100.0

%
  11.5
 11.0
  2.5
  21.3
 0.9
 18.9
 1.6
 0.0
  22.3
 57.6
 42.4
  100.0

Our shares are listed on the NYSE as global registered shares. 
As  such,  they  can  be  traded  and  transferred  across  applicable 
borders,  without  the  need  for  conversion,  with  identical  shares 
traded on different stock exchanges in different currencies.

→ Refer to “UBS shares” in the “Capital management” section from 

page 212 of this report for more information

Distributions to shareholders

The decision to pay a dividend and the amount of any dividend 
depends on a variety of factors, including our profits, cash flow 
generation and capital ratios.

At  the  2019  AGM,  UBS’s  BoD  intends  to  propose  to 
shareholders  for  approval  a  dividend  of  CHF 0.70  per  share  for 
the  financial  year  2018,  to  be  paid  out  of  the  capital 
contribution reserve. 

In March 2018, UBS initiated a share repurchase program of 
up  to  CHF 2 billion  over  a  three-year  period.  The  UBS  shares 
repurchased under the program will be canceled by means of a 
capital  reduction,  to  be  proposed  at  future  annual  general 
meetings.  During  2018,  UBS  repurchased  shares  totaling 
CHF 750  million,  exceeding  the  2018  target  of  up  to 
CHF 550 million. 

→ Refer to “UBS shares” in the “Capital management” section 

from page 212 of this report for more information on the share 

repurchase program

Transferability, voting rights and nominee registration

We  do  not  apply  any  restrictions  or 
limitations  on  the 
transferability of shares. Voting rights may be exercised without 
any restrictions by shareholders entered into the share register if 
they  expressly  render  a  declaration  of  beneficial  ownership 
according to the provisions of the Articles of Association.

We  have  special  provisions  for  the  registration  of  fiduciaries 
and nominees. Fiduciaries and nominees are entered in the share 
register with voting rights up to a total of 5% of all issued UBS 
Group  AG  shares  if  they  agree  to  disclose,  upon  our  request, 
beneficial owners holding 0.3% or more of all issued UBS Group 
AG shares. An exception to the 5% voting limit rule is in place 
for  securities  clearing  organizations,  which  applied  as  of 
31 December  2018  to  The  Depository  Trust  Company  in  New 
York. 

→ Refer to “Shareholders’ participation rights” in this section for 

more information

Convertible bonds and options

As  of  31  December  2018,  there  were  no  contingent  capital 
securities  or  convertible  bonds  outstanding  requiring  the 
issuance of new shares.

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section from page 194 of 
this report for more information on our outstanding capital 

instruments

As  of  31  December  2018,  there  were  12,527,179  employee 
options outstanding, including stock appreciation rights. Options 
and  stock  appreciation  rights  equivalent  to  3,705,363  shares 
were in the money and exercisable. Option-based compensation 
plans  are  sourced  by  issuing  new  shares  out  of  conditional 
capital.  As  mentioned  above,  as  of  31 December 2018, 
125,126,476  unissued  shares  in  conditional  share  capital  were 
available for this purpose. 

→ Refer to “Conditional share capital” in this section for more 

information 

→ Refer to “Note 30 Employee benefits: variable compensation” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section from page 477 

of this report for more information on outstanding options and 

stock appreciation rights

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Corporate governance

Shareholders’ participation rights

We  are  committed  to  shareholder  participation  in  our  decision-
making  process.  During  2018,  we  continued  to  enhance  the 
online  voting  platform  to  offer  our  registered  shareholders  a 
more  convenient  log-in  and  online  voting  process.  Registered 
shareholders  are  sent  personal  invitations  to  the  general 
meetings of shareholders. Together with the invitation materials, 
they  receive  a  personal  one-time  password  and  a  QR  code  to 
easily log in to our online voting platform, where they can enter 
their  voting  instructions  or  order  an  admission  card  for  the 
general meeting.

Shareholders  who  choose  not  to  receive  the  comprehensive 
invitation  materials  are  informed  of  the  upcoming  general 
meeting  by  a  short  letter  containing  a  personal  one-time 
password  and  a  QR  code  for  the  online  voting  as  well  as  a 
reference  to  www.ubs.com/agm,  where  all  information  for  the 
upcoming general meeting is available. 

Relations with shareholders

All shareholders registered with voting rights are entitled to 
participate in general meetings of shareholders. If they do not 
wish  to  attend  in  person,  they  may  issue  instructions  to 
support,  reject  or  abstain  for  each  individual  item  on  the 
meeting  agenda,  either  by  giving 
to  an 
independent proxy in accordance with article 15 of the Articles 
of  Association  (AoA)  or  by  appointing  another  registered 
shareholder  of 
their  behalf. 
Alternatively,  registered  shareholders  may  issue  their  voting 
instructions  to  the  independent  proxy  electronically  through 
our  online  voting  platform.  Nominee  companies  normally 
submit the proxy material to the beneficial owners and forward 
the collected votes to the independent proxy.

to  vote  on 

their  choice 

instructions 

→ Refer to the articles 14 and 15 of the Articles of Association of 

UBS Group AG for more information on the issuing of 

instructions to independent voting right representatives. The 

Articles of Association are available at 

www.ubs.com/governance

We regularly inform all our shareholders about our activities and 
performance and other developments. 

Statutory quorums

→ Refer to “Information policy” in this section for more 

information

The  Annual  General  Meeting  of  shareholders  (AGM)  offers 
shareholders the opportunity to raise any questions to the Board 
of Directors (BoD) and Group Executive Board, as well as to our 
internal and external auditors.

Voting rights, restrictions and representation

We  place  no  restrictions  on  share  ownership  and  voting  rights. 
However, pursuant to general principles formulated by the BoD, 
nominee  companies  and  fiduciaries,  who  normally  represent  a 
large  number  of  individual  shareholders  and  may  hold  an 
unlimited  number  of  shares,  have  voting  rights  limited  to  a 
maximum of 5% of all issued UBS Group AG shares in order to 
avoid the risk of unknown shareholders with large stakes being 
entered  in  the  share  register.  Securities  clearing  organizations, 
such  as  The  Depository  Trust  Company  in  New  York,  are  not 
subject to this 5% voting limit.

Shareholders can exercise their voting rights conferred by the 
shares only if they are registered in our share register with voting 
rights.  To  register,  shareholders  must  confirm  that  they  have 
acquired UBS Group AG shares in their own name and for their 
own  account.  Nominee  companies  and  fiduciaries  are  required 
to  sign  an  agreement  confirming  their  willingness  to  disclose, 
upon  our  request,  individual  beneficial  owners  holding  more 
than 0.3% of all issued UBS Group AG shares.

Motions, including the election and re-election of BoD members 
and  the  election  of  the  auditors,  are  decided  at  a  general 
meeting  of  shareholders  by  an  absolute  majority  of  the  votes 
cast,  excluding  blank  and  invalid  ballots.  For  the  approval  of 
certain  specific  issues,  the  Swiss  Code  of  Obligations  requires  a 
positive vote from a two-thirds majority of the votes represented 
at  a  general  meeting  of  shareholders,  and  from  the  absolute 
majority of the par value of shares represented at the meeting. 
Such issues include the creation of shares with privileged voting 
rights,  the  introduction  of  restrictions  on  the  transferability  of 
registered  shares,  conditional  and  authorized  capital  increases, 
and restrictions or exclusions of shareholders’ preemptive rights. 
The  AoA  also  require  a  two-thirds  majority  of  votes 
represented  for  approval  of  any  change  to  their  provisions 
regarding the number of BoD members, any decision to remove 
one-quarter or more of the BoD members, and any modification 
to the provision establishing this qualified quorum.

Votes  and  elections  are  normally  conducted  electronically  to 
ascertain  the  exact  number  of  votes  cast.  Voting  by  a  show  of 
hands  remains  possible  if  a  clear  majority  is  predictable. 
Shareholders representing at least 3% of the votes represented 
may request that a vote or election be carried out electronically 
or  by  written  ballot.  In  order  to  allow  shareholders  to  clearly 
express  their  views  on  all  individual  topics,  each  item  on  the 
agenda is put to a vote separately and BoD members are elected 
on a person-by-person basis.

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Registrations in the share register

The  AGM  must  be  held  within  six  months  of  the  close  of  the 
financial  year  (31  December)  and  normally  takes  place  in  early 
May. In 2019, the AGM will take place on 2 May.

Around 230,000 shareholders are directly registered in the UBS 
share register and some 140,000 US shareholders are registered 
via nominee companies.

Extraordinary  General  Meetings  (EGMs)  may  be  convened 
whenever  the  BoD  or  the  auditors  consider  it  necessary. 
Shareholders individually or jointly representing at least 10% of 
the share capital may at any time, including during an AGM, ask 
in writing for an EGM to be convened to address a specific issue 
they put forward.

A  personal  invitation  including  a  detailed  agenda  is  made 
available to every registered shareholder at least 20 days ahead 
of  the  scheduled  general  meeting.  The  agenda  items  are  also 
published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce as well as 
at www.ubs.com/agm.

Placing of items on the agenda

Pursuant  to  our  AoA,  shareholders 
jointly 
representing  shares  with  an  aggregate  minimum  par  value  of 
CHF 62,500  may  submit  proposals  for  matters  to  be  placed  on 
the  agenda  for  consideration  at  the  next  general  meeting  of 
shareholders.

individually  or 

At  the  beginning  of  February,  the  invitation  to  submit  such 
proposals is published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce 
and  at  www.ubs.com/agm.  Requests  for  items  to  be  placed  on 
the agenda must include the actual motions to be put forward, 
together  with  a  short  explanation.  Such  requests  must  be 
submitted  to  the  BoD  50  days  prior  to  the  general  meeting  of 
shareholders,  including  a  statement  from  the  depository  bank 
confirming  the  number  of  shares  held  by  the  requesting 
shareholder and that these shares are blocked from sale until the 
end of the general meeting of shareholders. The BoD formulates 
opinions  on  the  proposals,  which  are  published  together  with 
the motions.

The share register of UBS Group AG is an internal, non-public 
register  subject  to  statutory  confidentiality,  secrecy,  privacy  and 
data  protection  regulations,  which  are  imposed  on  UBS  Group 
AG  to  protect  shareholders  registered  therein.  In  general,  third 
parties  and  shareholders  have  no  inspection  rights  with  regard 
to data related to other shareholders. Disclosure of such data is 
permitted only in specific and limited instances. In line with the 
Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, the disclosure of personal 
data as defined thereunder is only allowed with the consent of 
the  registered  shareholder  and  in  cases  where  there  is  an 
overriding private or public interest or if explicitly provided for by 
Swiss law. The law contains specific reporting duties, such as in 
relation  to  significant  shareholders  (refer  to  the  “Significant 
shareholders”  section  of  this  report  for  more  information). 
Disclosure  may  also  be  required  or  requested  by  a  court  of  a 
competent jurisdiction, by any regulatory body that regulates the 
conduct of UBS Group AG or by other statutory provisions.

The general rules for entry into our Swiss share register with 
voting  rights  as  described  in  article  5  of  our  AoA  also  apply 
before  general  meetings  of  shareholders.  The  same  rules  apply 
to our US transfer agent that operates the US share register for 
all  UBS  Group  AG  shares  in  a  custodian  account  in  the  US.  In 
order  to  determine  the  voting  rights  of  each  shareholder,  our 
share  register  generally  closes  two  business  days  prior  to  a 
general  meeting  of  shareholders.  Our  independent  proxy  agent 
processes  voting  instructions  from  shareholders  with  voting 
rights  as  long  as  technically  possible,  generally  also  until  two 
business  days  before  a  general  meeting  of  shareholders.  Such 
technical  closure  of  our  share  register  only  facilitates  the 
determination  of  the  actual  voting  rights  of  every  shareholder 
that  issued  a  voting  instruction.  Irrespective  of  the  technical 
closure, shares that are registered in our share register are never 
immobilized and are freely tradable at any time – irrespective of 
any issued voting instructions.

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Corporate governance and compensation
Corporate governance

Board of Directors

The  Board  of  Directors  (BoD)  of  UBS  Group  AG,  under  the 
leadership  of  the  Chairman  of  the  BoD  (Chairman),  consists  of 
six to 12 members as per our Articles of Association (AoA). 

laws, 

The  BoD  decides  on  the  strategy  of  the  Group  upon 
recommendation  by  the  Group  Chief  Executive  Officer  (Group 
CEO) and is responsible for the overall direction, supervision and 
control  of  the  Group  and  its  management,  as  well  as  for 
supervising  compliance  with  applicable 
rules  and 
regulations.  The  BoD  exercises  oversight  over  UBS  Group  AG 
and  its  subsidiaries  and  is  responsible  for  establishing  a  clear 
Group  governance  framework  to  provide  effective  steering  and 
supervision of the Group, taking into account the material risks 
to  which  UBS  Group  AG  and  its  subsidiaries  are  exposed.  The 
BoD has ultimate responsibility for the success of the Group and 
for delivering sustainable shareholder value within a framework 
of  prudent  and  effective  controls.  It  also  approves  all  financial 
statements  for  issue  and  appoints  and  removes  all  Group 
Executive Board (GEB) members. 

The  BoD  of  UBS  AG,  under  the  leadership  of  the  Chairman, 
decides  on  the  strategy  of  UBS  AG  upon  recommendation  by 
the  President  of  the  Executive  Board  and  exercises  the  ultimate 
supervision  on  management.  Its  ultimate  responsibility  for  the 
success of UBS AG is exercised subject to the parameters set by 
the Group.

Members of the Board of Directors

At  the  AGM  on  3  May  2018,  Michel  Demaré,  David  Sidwell, 
Reto  Francioni,  Ann F.  Godbehere,  Julie G.  Richardson,  Isabelle 
Romy,  Robert W.  Scully,  Beatrice  Weder di Mauro  and  Dieter 
Wemmer were re-elected as members of the BoD. As a result of 
his  new  role  as  Chairman  of  UBS  Americas  LLC,  William  G. 
Parrett did not stand for re-election. Jeremy Anderson and Fred 
Hu  were  elected  for  their  first  term.  At  the  same  time,  Axel A. 

Weber  was  re-elected  Chairman  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  and 
Ann F.  Godbehere,  Michel  Demaré,  Julie G.  Richardson  and 
Dieter Wemmer were elected as members of the Compensation 
Committee. Additionally, ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein AG was 
elected as independent proxy agent. Following their election, the 
BoD  appointed  Michel  Demaré  as  Vice  Chairman  and  David 
Sidwell as Senior Independent Director of UBS Group AG.

Article  31  of  our  AoA  limits  the  number  of  mandates  that 
members  of  the  BoD  may  hold  outside  the  UBS  Group  to  four 
board  memberships  in  listed  companies  and  five  additional 
mandates in non-listed companies. Mandates in companies that 
are  controlled  by  us  or  that  control  us  are  not  subject  to  this 
limitation.  In  addition,  members  of  the  BoD  may  hold  no  more 
than  10  mandates  at  UBS’s  request  and  10  mandates  in 
associations,  charitable  organizations,  foundations,  trusts,  and 
employee  welfare  foundations.  On  31  December  2018,  no 
member  of  the  BoD  reached  the  thresholds  described  in  article 
31 of our AoA. 

The  following  biographies  provide  information  on  the  BoD 
members  and  the  Group  Company  Secretary.  In  addition  to 
information  on  mandates,  the  biographies  include  information 
on  memberships  or  other  activities  or  functions,  as  required  by 
the SIX Swiss Exchange Corporate Governance Directive.

No member of the BoD carries out operational management 
tasks  within  the  Group;  all  members  of  the  BoD  are  therefore 
non-executive members.

All  members  of  UBS  Group  AG’s  BoD  are  also  members  of 
UBS AG’s BoD, and committee membership is the same for both 
entities. The Senior Independent Director function relates only to 
UBS Group AG. 

In  2018,  UBS  AG’s  BoD  had  three  committees:  the  Audit 
Committee,  the  Compensation  Committee  and  the  Risk 
Committee.

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Michel Demaré

David Sidwell

German, born 1957

Belgian and Swiss, born 1956

American (US) and British, born 1953

Functions at UBS Group AG
Chairman of the Board of Directors / Chairperson of the 
Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee / 
Chairperson of the Governance and Nominating Committee

Functions at UBS Group AG
Independent Vice Chairman / member of the Audit 
Committee / member of the Compensation Committee / 
member of the Governance and Nominating Committee

Functions at UBS Group AG
Senior Independent Director / Chairperson of the Risk 
Committee / member of the Governance and Nominating 
Committee

Professional history and education
David Sidwell was elected to the BoD of UBS AG at the 2008 
AGM  and  of  UBS  Group  AG  in  November  2014.  In  April 
2010, he was appointed Senior Independent Director for the 
first  time.  He  has  chaired  the  Risk  Committee  since  2008 
and has been a member of the Governance and Nominating 
Committee  since  2011.  Mr.  Sidwell  was  Executive  Vice 
President  and  CFO  of  Morgan  Stanley  between  2004  and 
2007.  Before  joining  Morgan  Stanley,  he  worked  for 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., where, in his 20 years of service, he 
held  a  number  of  different  positions,  including  controller 
and, from 2000 to 2004, CFO of the Investment Bank. Prior 
to  this,  he  was  with  Price  Waterhouse  in  both  London  and 
New York. Mr. Sidwell graduated from Cambridge University 
and qualified as a chartered accountant with the Institute of 
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Other activities and functions
– Senior advisor at Oliver Wyman, New York
– Board member of Chubb Limited
– Board member of GAVI Alliance
– Chairman of the Board of Village Care, New York

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Professional history and education
Michel  Demaré  was  elected  to  the  BoD  of  UBS  AG  at  the 
2009  AGM  and  of  UBS  Group  AG  in  November  2014.  In 
April  2010,  he  was  appointed  independent  Vice  Chairman 
for  the  first  time.  He  has  been  a  member  of  the  Audit 
Committee  since  2009  and  of  the  Governance  and 
Nominating Committee since 2010. He became a member of 
the  Compensation  Committee  in  2013.  Mr.  Demaré  was 
Chairman of the Board of Syngenta from 2013 to June 2017 
and  retired  as  its  Vice  Chairman  in  December  2017.  He 
joined ABB in 2005 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and as a 
member  of  the  Group  Executive  Committee.  Mr.  Demaré 
stepped  down  from  his  function  in  ABB  in  January  2013. 
Between February and August 2008, he acted as the interim 
CEO  of  ABB.  From  September  2008  to  March  2011,  he 
combined  his  role  as  CFO  with  that  of  President  of  Global 
Markets.  Mr.  Demaré  joined  ABB  from  Baxter  International 
Inc., where he was CFO Europe from 2002 to 2005. Prior to 
this,  he  spent  18  years  at  the  Dow  Chemical  Company, 
holding  various  treasury  and  risk  management  positions  in 
Belgium, France, the US and Switzerland. Between 1997 and 
2002,  Mr.  Demaré  was  CFO  of  the  Global  Polyolefins  and 
Elastomers division. He began his career as an officer in the 
multinational  banking  division  of  Continental 
Illinois 
National  Bank  of  Chicago,  and  was  based  in  Antwerp. 
Mr. Demaré  graduated  with  an  MBA  from  the  Katholieke 
Universiteit  Leuven,  Belgium,  and  holds  a  degree  in  applied 
economics from the Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium.

Other activities and functions
– Board member of Vodafone Group Plc
– Board member of Louis-Dreyfus Commodities Holdings BV
– Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board of IMD, Lausanne
– Advisory Board member of the Department of Banking and 

Finance, University of Zurich

Professional history and education
Axel A. Weber was elected to the Board of Directors (BoD) of 
UBS  AG  at  the  2012  AGM  and  of  UBS  Group  AG  in 
November 2014. He is Chairman of the BoD of both UBS AG 
and  UBS  Group  AG.  He  has  chaired  the  Governance  and 
Nominating Committee since 2012 and became Chairperson 
of  the  Corporate  Culture  and  Responsibility  Committee  in 
2013. Mr. Weber was president of the German Bundesbank 
between 2004 and 2011, during which time he also served 
as  a  member  of  the  Governing  Council  of  the  European 
Central Bank, as a member of the Board of Directors of the 
Bank  for  International  Settlements,  as  German  governor  of 
the  International  Monetary  Fund,  and  as  a  member  of  the 
G7 and G20 Ministers and Governors. He was a member of 
the  steering  committees  of  the  European  Systemic  Risk 
Board  in  2011  and  the  Financial  Stability  Board  from  2010 
to  2011.  From  2002  to  2004,  Mr.  Weber  served  as  a 
member  of  the  German  Council  of  Economic  Experts.  His 
academic career encompasses professorships in international 
economics, monetary economics and economic theory at the 
universities  of  Cologne,  Frankfurt  am  Main,  Bonn  and 
Chicago.  Mr.  Weber  holds  a  master’s  degree  in  economics 
from  the  University  of  Constance  and  a  PhD  in  economics 
from  the  University  of  Siegen,  where  he  also  received  his 
habilitation.  He  holds  honorary  doctorates 
the 
universities of Duisburg-Essen and Constance.

from 

Other activities and functions
– Board member of the Swiss Bankers Association
– Trustees Board member of Avenir Suisse
– Advisory Board member of the “Beirat Zukunft 

Finanzplatz”

– Board member of the Swiss Finance Council
– Chairman of the Board of the Institute of International 

Finance

– Member of the European Financial Services Round Table
– Member of the European Banking Group
– Member of the International Advisory Panel, Monetary 

Authority of Singapore

– Member of the Group of Thirty, Washington, DC
– Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DIW Berlin
– Advisory Board member of the Department of Economics, 

University of Zurich

– Member of the Trilateral Commission

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Corporate governance

Jeremy Anderson

Reto Francioni

Ann F. Godbehere

British, born 1958

Swiss, born 1955

Canadian and British, born 1955

Functions at UBS Group AG
Chairperson of the Audit Committee / member of the 
Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee

Functions at UBS Group AG
Member of the Corporate Culture and Responsibility 
Committee / member of the Risk Committee

Functions at UBS Group AG
Chairperson of the Compensation Committee / member of 
the Audit Committee

the 

the  heart  of  digitalization  within 

Professional history and education
Reto  Francioni  was  elected  to  the  BoD  of  UBS  AG  at  the 
2013  AGM  and  of  UBS  Group  AG  in  November  2014.  He 
has  been  a  member  of  the  Corporate  Culture  and 
Responsibility  Committee  since  2013  and  of  the  Risk 
Committee since 2015. He was CEO of Deutsche Börse AG 
from 2005 to 2015. Since 2006, he has been a professor of 
applied  capital  markets  theory  at  the  University  of  Basel. 
From  2002  to  2005,  he  was  Chairman  of  the  Supervisory 
Board and President of the SWX Group, Zurich, placing him 
at 
industry. 
Mr. Francioni was co-CEO and Spokesman for the Board of 
Directors  of  Consors  AG,  Nuremberg,  from  2000  to  2002. 
Between  1993  and  2000,  he  held  various  management 
positions  at  Deutsche  Börse  AG,  including  that  of  Deputy 
CEO  from  1999  to  2000.  There  he  drove  a  fundamental 
transformation to shape it as a world leader in technology. 
From  1992  to  1993,  he  served  in  the  corporate  finance 
division of Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel. Prior to this, he was 
on the executive board of Association Tripartite Bourses for 
several years. From 1985 to 1988, he worked for the former 
Credit Suisse, holding positions in the equity sales and legal 
departments.  He  started  his  professional  career  in  1981  in 
the  commerce  division  of  Union  Bank  of  Switzerland. 
Mr. Francioni  completed  his  studies  in  law  in  1981  and  his 
PhD in 1987 at the University of Zurich.

Other activities and functions
– Board member of Coca-Cola HBC AG (Senior Independent 

Non-Executive Director)

– Chairman of the Board of Swiss International Air Lines AG
– Board member of Francioni AG
– Board member of MedTech Innovation Partners AG

Professional history and education
Ann F. Godbehere was elected to the BoD of UBS AG at the 
2009  AGM  and  of  UBS  Group  AG  in  November  2014.  She 
has  chaired  the  Compensation  Committee  since  2011  and 
has  been  a  member  of  the  Audit  Committee  since  2009. 
Ms. Godbehere  was  appointed  CFO  and  Executive  Director 
of  Northern  Rock  in  February  2008,  serving  in  these  roles 
during  the  initial  phase  of  the  business’s  public  ownership 
until the end of January 2009. Prior to this role, she served 
to  2007. 
as  CFO  of  Swiss  Re  Group 
Ms. Godbehere was CFO of its Property & Casualty division 
in Zurich for two years. Previously, she served as CFO of the 
Life & Health division in London for three years. From 1997 
to 1998, she was CEO of Swiss Re Life & Health Canada and 
Head  of  IT  for  Swiss  Re  in  North  America.  Between  1996 
and  1997,  she  was  CFO  of  Swiss  Re  Life  &  Health  North 
America.  Ms.  Godbehere  is  a  certified  general  accountant 
and  was  made  a  fellow  of  the  Chartered  Professional 
Accountant  Association  in  2014  and  fellow  of  the  Certified 
General Accountant Association of Canada in 2003.

from  2003 

Other activities and functions
– Board member of Rio Tinto plc (Senior Independent 

Director and chairman of the audit committee)

– Board member of Rio Tinto Limited (Senior Independent 

Director and chairman of the audit committee)

– Board member of Royal Dutch Shell plc

Professional history and education
Jeremy  Anderson  was  elected  to  the  BoD  of  UBS  AG  and 
UBS Group AG at the 2018 AGM. He has chaired the Audit 
Committee and has been a member of the Corporate Culture 
and Responsibility Committee since 2018. He was chairman 
of  Global  Financial  Services  at  KPMG  International  from 
2010 to 2017. He has spent over 30 years working with the 
banking  and  insurance  industry  in  an  advisory  capacity, 
covering  a  broad  range  of  topics,  including  strategy,  audit 
and  risk  management,  technology-enabled  transformation, 
mergers  and  bank  restructuring.  Jeremy  Anderson  was  the 
founding  sponsor  of  KPMG’s  Global  Fintech  Network  in 
2014  and  is  a  regular  participant  at  fintech  events  across 
Europe,  the  US  and  Asia.  He  joined  KPMG  International  in 
2004 and was Head of Financial Services KPMG Europe from 
2006 to 2011 as well as Head of Clients and Markets KPMG 
Europe from 2008 to 2011. From 2004 to 2008 he was in 
charge of its UK Financial Services Practice. Prior to that, he 
served  as  a  member  of  Atos  Origin’s  Group  Management 
Board and as Head of its UK operations after Atos acquired 
KPMG Consulting UK in 2002. In this capacity he managed 
Atos’  consulting,  systems  integration  and  IT  outsourcing 
services  in  the  UK.  Mr.  Anderson  joined  KPMG’s  UK 
consulting  business  in  1985  and  led  the  firm  as  CEO  from 
2000  to  2002,  having  previously  been  a  partner  in  its 
financial  services  business.  He  started  his  career  as  a 
software developer with Triad Computing Systems in 1980. 
Mr.  Anderson  graduated  with  a  bachelor’s  degree  in 
economics from University College London.

Other activities and functions
– Trustee of the UK’s Productivity Leadership Group
– Trustee of Kingham Hill Trust
– Trustee of St. Helen’s Bishopsgate

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Chinese, born 1963

Function at UBS Group AG
Member of the Board of Directors

Julie G. Richardson

Isabelle Romy

American (US), born 1963

Swiss, born 1965

Functions at UBS Group AG
Member of the Compensation Committee / Member of the 
Risk Committee

Functions at UBS Group AG
Member of the Audit Committee / member of the 
Governance and Nominating Committee

in 

investments 

Professional history and education
Fred Hu was elected to the BoD of UBS AG and UBS Group 
AG at the 2018 AGM. He has been chairman of Primavera 
Capital  Group,  a  China-based  global  investment  firm,  since 
leading 
2010.  Through  his  numerous 
technology  companies  over  the  years,  he  has  obtained 
profound  knowledge  in  the  areas  of  mobile  internet, 
digitalization and cybersecurity. Prior to founding Primavera, 
Fred Hu held various senior positions at Goldman Sachs from 
1997  to  2010,  where  he  was  instrumental  in  building  the 
firm’s franchise in the region. He was partner and chairman 
of  Greater  China  from  2008  to  2010  and  partner  and  co-
head Investment Banking China from 2004 to 2008. Before 
that,  he  held  the  position  of  Goldman  Sachs’  chief 
economist. From 1991 to 1996, he served as an economist 
at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC, and 
after  that  was  co-director  of  the  National  Center  for 
Economic Research and professor at Tsinghua University. He 
holds  a  master  in  engineering  science  from  Tsinghua 
University, and a master and PhD in economics from Harvard 
University.

Other activities and functions
– Non-executive Chairman of the Board of Yum China 

Holdings

– Board member of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.
– Board member of China Asset Management
– Board member of Minsheng Financial Leasing Co.
– Trustee of the China Medical Board
– Governor of the Chinese International School
– Co-Chairman of the Nature Conservancy Asia Pacific 

Council

– Director and member of the Executive Committee of China 

Venture Capital and Private Equity Association Ltd.

– Global Advisory Board member of the Council on Foreign 

Relations

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Professional history and education
Julie G. Richardson was elected to the BoD of UBS AG and 
UBS Group AG at the 2017 AGM. She has been a member 
of  the  Risk  Committee  since  2017  and  a  member  of  the 
Compensation Committee since 2018. From 2003 to 2012, 
Ms.  Richardson  was  a  Partner  and  Head  of  the  New  York 
Office of Providence Equity Partners, a global private equity 
firm 
in  media, 
communications, education and information companies. She 
acted as a senior advisor to the partnership until 2014. From 
1998  to  2003,  Ms.  Richardson  served  as  Vice  Chairman  of 
JPMorgan  Chase  &  Co.’s  Investment  Banking  division  and 
Head  of 
its  Global  Telecommunications,  Media  and 
Technology  group.  Throughout  her  career,  she  has  spent 
significant  time  with  both  incumbent  and  new  technology 
companies,  including  as  a  board  member  of  a  digital 
knowledge  management  company  since  2015.  After 
graduating,  she  started  with  Merrill  Lynch  in  1986,  where 
she  worked  until  1998,  in  her  last  position  as  Managing 
Director  Media  and  Communications  Investment  Banking. 
Ms. Richardson  graduated  with  a  bachelor’s  degree  in 
business  administration  from  the  University  of  Wisconsin-
Madison.

Other activities and functions
– Board member of The Hartford Financial Services Group, 

Professional history and education
Isabelle  Romy  was  elected  to  the  BoD  of  UBS  AG  at  the 
2012  AGM  and  of  UBS  Group  AG  in  November  2014.  She 
has  been  a  member  of  the  Audit  Committee  and  of  the 
Governance  and  Nominating  Committee  since  2012. 
Ms. Romy  is  a  partner  at  Froriep  Legal  AG,  a  large  Swiss 
business  law  firm.  From  1995  to  2012,  she  worked  for 
another  major  Swiss  law  firm  based  in  Zurich,  where  she 
was  a  partner  from  2003  to  2012.  Her  legal  practice 
includes litigation and arbitration in cross-border cases. Ms. 
Romy has been a professor at the University of Fribourg and 
at  the  Federal  Institute  of  Technology  in  Lausanne  (EPFL) 
since  1996.  Between  2003  and  2008,  she  served  as  a 
deputy  judge  at  the  Swiss  Federal  Supreme  Court.  From 
1999 to 2006, she was a member of the Ethics Commission 
at the EPFL. Ms. Romy earned her PhD in law (Dr. iur.) at the 
University  of  Lausanne  in  1990  and  has  been  a  qualified 
attorney-at-law admitted to the bar since 1991. From 1992 
to  1994,  she  was  a  visiting  scholar  at  Boalt  Hall  School  of 
Law,  University  of  California,  Berkeley,  and  completed  her 
professorial thesis at the University of Fribourg in 1996.

Other activities and functions
– Board member of Froriep Legal AG
– Vice Chairman of the Sanction Commission of SIX Swiss 

Exchange

Inc. (chairman of the audit committee)

– Member of the Fundraising Committee of the Swiss 

– Board member of Yext (chairman of the audit committee)
– Board member of Vereit, Inc. (chairman of the 

compensation committee)

National Committee for UNICEF

– Supervisory Board member of the CAS program Financial 
Regulation of the University of Bern and University of 
Geneva 

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Corporate governance

Robert W. Scully

Beatrice Weder di Mauro

Dieter Wemmer

American (US), born 1950

Italian and Swiss, born 1965

Swiss and German, born 1957

Function at UBS Group AG
Member of the Risk Committee

Functions at UBS Group AG
Member of the Audit Committee / member of the Corporate 
Culture and Responsibility Committee

Functions at UBS Group AG
Member of the Compensation Committee / Member of the 
Risk Committee

Professional history and education
Robert W. Scully was elected to the BoD of UBS AG and UBS 
Group AG at the 2016 AGM. He has been a member of the 
Risk Committee since 2016. Mr. Scully served as a member 
of the Office of the Chairman of Morgan Stanley from 2007 
to  2009  and  was  its  co-President  responsible  for  Asset 
Management,  Discover  Credit  Cards  from  2006  to  2007. 
Prior  to  assuming  the  position  of  co-President,  he  was 
Chairman  of  Global  Capital  Markets  from  2004  to  2006, 
Vice  Chairman  of  Investment  Banking  from  1999  to  2006, 
and Managing Director from 1996 to 2009. Mr. Scully was 
Managing Director at Lehman Brothers from 1993 to 1996, 
having worked for Scully Brothers Foss & Wight from 1989 
to 1993 as Managing Director and for Salomon Brothers in 
Investment  Banking  and  Capital  Markets  from  1980  to 
1989,  where  he  became  a  Managing  Director  in  1984.  He 
began  his  career  in  the  banking  industry  with  Chase 
Manhattan Bank in 1972 and then worked as an investment 
banker for Blyth Eastman Dillon & Co. from 1977 to 1980. 
Mr.  Scully  graduated  in  1972  with  a  bachelor’s  degree  in 
psychology  from  Princeton  University  and  holds  an  MBA 
from Harvard University. 

Other activities and functions
– Board member of Chubb Limited
– Board member of Zoetis, Inc.
– Board member of KKR & Co. Inc.
– Board member of Teach For All

Professional history and education
Beatrice Weder di Mauro was elected to the BoD of UBS AG 
at the 2012 AGM and of UBS Group AG in November 2014. 
She has been a member of the Audit Committee since 2012 
and  became  a  member  of  the  Corporate  Culture  and 
Responsibility Committee in 2017. She was a member of the 
Risk  Committee  from  2013  to  2017.  Since  July  2018, 
Ms. Weder  di  Mauro  has  been  President  of  the  Center  for 
Economic  Policy  Research,  a  network  of  more  than  1,000 
academic  economists  based  in  Europe.  She  is  Research 
Professor and Distinguished Fellow at the Emerging Markets 
Institute  at  INSEAD  in  Singapore.  From  2001  to  2018,  she 
held  the  chair  of  international  macroeconomics  at  the 
Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz and was a member 
of  the  German  Council  of  Economic  Experts  from  2004  to 
2012.  She  held  visiting  positions  at  the  International 
Monetary  Fund  (IMF)  in  Washington,  DC,  at  the  National 
Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, MA, and at the 
United Nations University in Tokyo. Prior to this, she worked 
as  an  economist  at  the  IMF  and  the  World  Bank  in 
Washington,  DC.  She  received  a  PhD  and  a  habilitation  in 
economics  from  the  University  of  Basel.  Since  2005, 
Ms. Weder di Mauro has served as an independent director 
on the boards of globally leading companies in development 
finance, pharmaceuticals, technology and insurance.

Other activities and functions
– Supervisory Board member of Robert Bosch GmbH
– Board member of Bombardier Inc.
– Member of the ETH Zurich Foundation Board of Trustees

Professional history and education
Dieter Wemmer was elected to the BoD of UBS AG and UBS 
Group AG at the 2016 AGM. He has been a member of the 
Risk  Committee  since  2016  and  a  member  of  the 
Compensation  Committee  since  2018.  Mr.  Wemmer  was 
Chief  Financial  Officer  (CFO)  of  Allianz  SE  from  2013  to 
2017.  He  joined  Allianz  SE  in  2012  as  a  member  of  the 
Board  of  Management,  responsible  for  the 
insurance 
business in France, Benelux, Italy, Greece and Turkey and for 
the Center of Competence “Global Property & Casualty.” He 
was  CFO  of  Zurich  Insurance  Group  (Zurich)  from  2007  to 
2011.  From  2010  to  2011,  he  was  Zurich’s  Regional 
Chairman of Europe. Prior to this, Mr. Wemmer was CEO of 
the  Europe  General  Insurance  business  and  member  of 
Zurich’s Group Executive Committee from 2004 to 2007. He 
held  various  other  management  positions  in  the  Zurich 
Group,  such  as  Chief  Operating  Officer  of  the  Europe 
General  Insurance  business  from  2003  to  2004,  Head  of 
Mergers  and  Acquisitions  from  1999  to  2003  and  Head  of 
Financial  Controlling  from  1997  to  1999.  He  began  his 
career  in  the  insurance  industry  within  the  Zurich  Group  in 
1986  in  Cologne,  after  graduating  from  the  University  of 
Cologne with a master’s degree and acquiring his doctorate 
in mathematics in 1985.

Other activities and functions
– Board member of Ørsted A/S
– Member of the Berlin Center of Corporate Governance
– Senior advisor, Texas Pacific Group 

Markus Baumann

Swiss, born 1963

Function at UBS Group AG 
Group Company Secretary 

Professional history and education
Markus Baumann was appointed Group Company Secretary of UBS Group AG and Company Secretary of UBS AG by the 
BoD as of January 2017. He has been with UBS for 40 years and has held a broad range of leadership roles across the 
Group  in  Switzerland,  the  US  and  Japan,  including  Chief  of  Staff  to  the  Chairman  of  the  BoD  since  2015  and  Chief 
Operating Officer of Group Internal Audit from 2006 to 2015. Before this, he worked as Chief Operating Officer EMEA for 
UBS Asset Management. Earlier in his career, Mr. Baumann worked in Japan for four years as Corporate Planning Officer 
and  assistant  to  the  CEO.  He  joined  UBS  in  1979  as  a  banking  apprentice,  covering  the  full  range  of  universal  banking 
activities. Mr. Baumann holds an MBA from INSEAD Fontainebleau and a Swiss Federal Diploma as a Business Analyst.

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Elections and terms of office

Shareholders elect each member of the BoD individually, as well 
as  the  Chairman  and  the  members  of  the  Compensation 
Committee, every year based on proposals from the BoD. 

As set out in the Organization Regulations, BoD members are 
normally  expected  to  serve  for  a  minimum  of  three  years.  No 
BoD member may serve for more than 10 consecutive terms of 
office.  In  exceptional  circumstances,  the  BoD  may  extend  this 
limit.

→ Refer to “Skills, expertise and training of the Board of 

Directors” in this section for more information

Organizational principles and structure

Following  each  AGM,  the  BoD  meets  to  appoint  one  or  more 
Vice  Chairmen,  a  Senior 
Independent  Director,  the  BoD 
committee  members  (other  than  the  Compensation  Committee 
members,  who  are  elected  by  the  shareholders)  and  the 
respective  committee  Chairpersons.  At  the  same  meeting,  the 
BoD appoints a Group Company Secretary, who acts as secretary 
to the BoD and its committees.

According to the Articles of Association and the Organization 
Regulations, the BoD meets as often as business requires, but it 
must  meet  at  least  six  times  a  year.  During  2018,  a  total  of  24 
BoD  meetings  and  calls  were  held,  16  of  which  were  attended 
by  GEB  members.  Average  participation  in  BoD  meetings  and 
calls  was  99%.  In  addition  to  the  BoD  meetings  attended  by 
GEB  members,  the  Group  CEO  attended  some  of  the  meetings 
of  the  BoD  without  GEB  participation.  The  average  duration  of 
the meetings and calls was 170 minutes. In 2018, the frequency 
and  length  of  the  combined  meetings  were  the  same  for  UBS 
Group AG and UBS AG. Additionally, five ad hoc calls were held, 
four of which were without GEB members. 

At every BoD meeting, each committee chairperson provides 
the  BoD  with  an  update  on  current  activities  of  his  or  her 
committee as well as important committee issues. 

In  response  to  the  growing  importance  of  legal  entity 
governance, standalone meetings of the UBS AG BoD were held. 
In 2018, three UBS AG meetings were held with members of the 
Executive Board in attendance. Standalone meetings will be held 
on  a  regular  basis  going  forward  to  discuss  and  agree  on  legal 
entity governance and other topics related to UBS AG.

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Corporate governance

Performance assessment
At  least  once  a  year,  the  BoD  reviews  its  own  performance  as 
well  as  the  performance  of  each  of  its  committees.  This  review 
contains an assessment of the BoD’s effectiveness overall under 
the auspices of the Governance and Nominating Committee and 
includes  an  assessment  of  each  of  the  BoD  committees.  The 
assessment  evaluates  the  following  dimensions,  covering  both 
formal  and  material  aspects  of  BoD  and  committees:  meeting 
structure,  frequency  and  duration;  composition;  information 
timeliness,  volume  and  quality;  priorities;  fulfillment  of  duties, 
including  succession  planning;  and  dynamics.  The  committees 
review 
the 
Organization  Regulations.  In  addition,  for  a  number  of  the 
committees  a  systematic  comparison  to  best-practice  standards 
is undertaken. The last self-assessment, which was concluded in 
May  2018,  determined  that  the  BoD  and  its  committees  were 
functioning  effectively  and  efficiently.  The  results  of  the  self-
assessment also served as a key source for the definition of the 
Board’s priorities for 2018 / 2019, including adjustments to the 
BoD  agenda.  A  particular  focus  was  thereby  put  on  the  work 
with  management  on  strategic  priorities,  the  transformation  of 
the  Group  structure,  the  culture  within  the  Group  and  the 
regulatory and control environment. The BoD also continued to 

responsibilities  and  authorities  against 

their 

prioritize succession planning, and supported and monitored the 
talent  development  measures  across  the  Group.  At  least  every 
three  years,  the  BoD  assessments  include  an  appraisal  by  an 
external  expert.  The  next  external  appraisal  will  cover  the  BoD 
period for 2018 / 2019 and will be concluded by May 2019. The 
results will be incorporated in the Annual Report 2019. 

The committees listed on the following pages assist the BoD 
in the performance of its responsibilities. These committees and 
their  charters  are  described  in  the  Organization  Regulations, 
published  at  www.ubs.com/governance.  The  committees  meet 
as often as their business requires, but at least four times a year 
each  for  the  Audit  Committee,  the  Risk  Committee  and  the 
Compensation  Committee,  and  twice  a  year  each  for  the 
Corporate  Culture  and  Responsibility  Committee  and  the 
Governance  and  Nominating  Committee.  Topics  of  common 
interest or affecting more than one committee are discussed at 
joint  committee  meetings.  The  Audit  Committee  and  Risk 
Committee hold at least four joint meetings a year. 

The  Compensation  Committee  and  Risk  Committee 
periodically  hold  joint  meetings.  During  2018,  a  total  of  nine 
joint  committee  meetings  were  held  for  UBS  Group  AG  (eight 
joint committee meetings were held for UBS AG).

Board of Directors

Members in 2018

Axel A. Weber, Chairman

Michel Demaré

David Sidwell 

Jeremy Anderson¹

Reto Francioni

Ann F. Godbehere

Fred Hu¹

William G. Parrett² 

Julie G. Richardson

Isabelle Romy

Robert W. Scully

Beatrice Weder di Mauro

Dieter Wemmer

Meeting attendance 
without GEB3

Meeting and call 
attendance with GEB4

Key responsibilities include:

8/8

8/8

8/8

6/6

8/8

8/8

5/6

2/2

8/8

8/8

8/8

8/8

8/8

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

83%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

16/16

16/16

16/16

11/11

16/16

16/16

10/11

5/5

16/16

16/16

16/16

16/16

16/16

100%

100% The BoD has ultimate responsibility for the(cid:124)success of the Group and for delivering sustain-
able shareholder value within a  framework of prudent and effective controls. It decides on 
the Group’s strategic aims and(cid:124)the necessary financial and human resources upon recommen-
dation of the Group CEO and sets the Group’s values and  standards to ensure that its 
obligations to its shareholders and other stakeholders are met.

100%

Refer to the Organization Regulations of UBS Group AG at www.ubs.com/governance 
for more information

100%

100%

100%

91%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

1 Jeremy Anderson and Fred Hu were elected to the BoD at the 2018 AGM; indicated are attended and total meetings after their election.    2 William G. Parrett did not stand for re-election at the 2018 AGM; indicated 
are his attended and total meetings up to the AGM.    3 Additionally, four ad hoc calls took place in 2018.    4 Additionally, one ad hoc call took place in 2018.

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five  BoD  members 
The  Audit  Committee  consisted  of 
throughout 2018, all of whom were determined by the BoD to 
be  fully  independent.  As  a  group,  members  of  the  Audit 
Committee  must  have  the  necessary  qualifications  and  skills  to 
perform  all  of  their  duties  and  together  must  possess  financial 
literacy and experience in banking and risk management.

The  Audit  Committee  itself  does  not  perform  audits  but 
monitors the work of the external auditors, Ernst & Young Ltd, 
who  in  turn  are  responsible  for  auditing  UBS  Group  AG’s  and 
UBS  AG’s  consolidated  and  standalone  annual 
financial 
statements and for reviewing the quarterly financial statements.

Together with the external auditors and Group Internal Audit, 
the  Audit  Committee  in  particular  reviews  the  annual  financial 
statements  of  UBS  Group  AG  and  UBS  AG  as  well  as  the 
consolidated  annual  and  quarterly  financial  statements  and  the 
consolidated  annual  report  of  UBS  Group  AG  and  UBS  AG,  as 
proposed  by  management,  in  order  to  recommend  approval  to 
the  BoD  or  propose  any  adjustments  the  Audit  Committee 
considers appropriate.

the 

expertise, 

qualifications, 

Periodically,  and  at  least  annually,  the  Audit  Committee 
assesses 
effectiveness, 
independence  and  performance  of  the  external  auditors  and 
their lead audit partner, in order to support the BoD in reaching 
a  decision  in  relation  to  the  appointment  or  dismissal  of  the 
external  auditors  and  to  the  rotation  of  the  lead  audit  partner. 
The  BoD  then  submits  these  proposals  to  the  shareholders  for 
approval at the AGM.

During  2018,  the  Audit  Committee  held  eight  committee 
meetings  and  nine  calls  with  a  participation  rate  of  100%.  On 
average  the  duration  of  each  of  the  meetings  and  calls  was 
approximately  130  minutes.  In  2018,  for  both  UBS  Group  AG 

and  UBS  AG,  the  frequency  and  length  of  meetings  were  the 
same.  All  meetings  and  calls  of  the  Audit  Committee  were 
attended  by  the  Group  Chief  Financial  Officer,  the  Group 
Controller  and  Chief  Accounting  Officer  and  some  of  the 
meetings  were  attended  by  the  Group  CEO.  In  2018,  the 
Chairperson and the committee met on a regular basis with core 
supervisory authorities.

All  Audit  Committee  members  have  accounting  or  related 
financial  management  expertise  and,  in  compliance  with  the 
rules  established  pursuant  to  the  US  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act  of 
2002,  at  least  one  member  qualifies  as  a  financial  expert.  The 
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing standards on corporate 
governance  and  Rule  10A-3  under  the  US  Securities  Exchange 
Act set more stringent independence requirements for members 
of  audit  committees  than  for  the  other  members  of  the  BoD. 
Throughout  2018,  all  members  of  the  Audit  Committee,  in 
addition  to  satisfying  our  independence  criteria,  satisfied  these 
requirements,  in  that  they  did  not  receive,  directly  or  indirectly, 
any consulting, advisory or compensatory fees from any member 
of the Group other than in their capacity as a BoD member, did 
not hold, directly or indirectly, UBS Group AG shares in excess of 
5% of the outstanding capital, and (except as noted below) did 
not  serve  on  the  audit  committees  of  more  than  two  other 
public  companies.  The  NYSE  listing  standards  on  corporate 
governance  allow  for  an  exemption  for  audit  committee 
members  to  serve  on  more  than  three  audit  committees  of 
public  companies,  provided  that  all  BoD  members  determine 
that  such  simultaneous  service  does  not  impair  the  member’s 
ability  to  effectively  serve  on  each  committee  and  to  fulfill  his 
or  her  obligations.  Considering 
credentials  of 
William G. Parrett, the BoD granted him such an exemption. 

the 

Audit Committee

Members in 2018

Meeting and 
call attendance

Key responsibilities include:

Jeremy Anderson (Chairperson)¹

William G. Parrett (Chairperson)²

9/9

8/8

100%

Michel Demaré

Ann F. Godbehere

Isabelle Romy

17/17

100%

17/17

100%

17/17

100%

Beatrice Weder di Mauro 

17/17

100%

100% The function of the Audit Committee is to serve as an independent and objective body with oversight of: 

(i) UBS Group AG’s and the Group’s accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures; 
(ii) the quality, adequacy and scope of external audit; 
(iii) UBS Group AG’s and the Group’s compliance with financial reporting requirements; 
(iv) the executives’ approach to internal controls with respect to the production and integrity of the financial statements 
and disclosure of the financial performance; and 
(v) the performance of Group Internal Audit in conjunction with the Chairman. 
The executives are responsible for the preparation, presentation and integrity of the financial statements. External 
 auditors are responsible for auditing UBS Group AG’s and the Group’s annual financial statements and for reviewing 
the quarterly financial statements.  

Refer to the Organization Regulations of UBS Group AG at www.ubs.com/governance for more information

1 Following his election at the 2018 AGM, Jeremy Anderson became Audit Committee Chairperson; indicated are attended and total meetings after his election.   2 William G. Parrett did not stand for re-election at the 
2018 AGM; indicated are his attended and total meetings up to the AGM.

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Corporate governance

Compensation Committee
The  Compensation  Committee  consisted  of  four  independent 
BoD members throughout 2018 as indicated in the table below. 
In addition to the key responsibilities indicated in the same table, 
the  Compensation  Committee 
the  compensation 
disclosures included in this report.

reviews 

During  2018,  the  Compensation  Committee  held  seven 
meetings  and  two  calls  with  a  participation  rate  of  100%.  On 
average  the  duration  of  each  of  the  meetings  and  calls  was 
approximately  100  minutes.  The  meetings  were  held  in  the 
presence  of  the  Chairman,  the  Group  CEO  and  generally 
external  advisors.  In  2018,  the  Chairperson  met  on  a  regular 
basis with core supervisory authorities.

→ Refer to “Board of Directors governance and compensation” in 
the “Compensation” section from page 280 of this report for 

more information on the Compensation Committee’s decision-

making procedures

Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee
Throughout  2018,  the  Corporate  Culture  and  Responsibility 
Committee consisted of the Chairperson and three independent 
BoD members as listed in the table below. The Group CEO and 
the Head UBS in society are permanent guests of the Corporate 
Culture  and  Responsibility  Committee,  while  senior  regional 
representatives  (chairmen  or  Presidents)  attended  two  of  the 
meetings  as  guests.  During  2018,  six  meetings  were  held  with 
an  average  participation  rate  of  96%.  On  average  the  duration 
of each of the meetings was approximately 100 minutes.

Compensation Committee

Members in 2018

Ann F. Godbehere (Chairperson)

Michel Demaré

Reto Francioni¹

William G. Parrett¹

Julie G. Richardson²

Dieter Wemmer²

Meeting and 
call attendance

Key responsibilities include:

9/9

9/9

2/2

2/2

7/7

7/7

100% The Compensation Committee is responsible for:

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

(i) supporting the BoD in its duties to set guidelines on compensation and benefits,
(ii) approving the total compensation for the Chairman and the non-independent BoD members,
(iii) establishing, together with the Chairman, financial and non-financial performance  targets for the Group CEO and 
reviewing, upon the recommendation from the Group CEO, financial and non-financial performance targets for the other 
GEB members,
(iv) evaluating, in consultation with the Chairman, the performance of the Group CEO in meeting agreed targets, as well 
as informing the BoD of the individual performance assessments of the GEB members,   
(v) proposing, together with the Chairman, total individual compensation for the independent BoD members and Group 
CEO for approval by the BoD and 
(vi) proposing to the BoD for approval, upon recommendation from the Group CEO, the total individual compensation 
for GEB members. 

Refer to the Organization Regulations of UBS Group AG at www.ubs.com/governance for more information

1 Reto Francioni and William G. Parrett were members of this committee until the 2018 AGM; indicated are attended and total meetings up to the AGM.   2 Julie G. Richardson and Dieter Wemmer were elected to this 
committee at the 2018 AGM; indicated are attended and total meetings after their election.

Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee

Members in 2018

Axel A. Weber (Chairperson)

Jeremy Anderson¹

Reto Francioni

William G. Parrett²

Beatrice Weder di Mauro

Meeting 
attendance

Key responsibilities include:

6/6 

4/4

6/6

1/2

6/6

100%

100% The Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee supports the BoD in its duties to safeguard and advance the 
Group’s reputation for responsible and sustainable conduct. Its function is forward-looking in that it monitors and 
 reviews societal trends and transformational developments and assesses their potential relevance for the Group. 
In undertaking this assessment, it reviews stakeholder concerns and expectations pertaining to the societal performance 
of UBS and to the development of its corporate culture. The Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee’s function 
also encompasses the monitoring of the current state and implementation of the programs and initiatives within the 
Group pertaining to corporate culture and corporate responsibility. 

100%

50%

100%

Refer to the Organization Regulations of UBS Group AG at www.ubs.com/governance for more information

1 Following the 2018 AGM, Jeremy Anderson became a member of this committee; indicated are attended and total meetings after his election.    2 William G. Parrett did not stand for re-election at the 2018 AGM; 
indicated are his attended and total meetings up to the AGM.

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Governance and Nominating Committee
In 2018, the Governance and Nominating Committee consisted 
of the Chairperson and three independent members as listed in 
the table below. During 2018, seven meetings and one call were 
held with a participation rate of 100%. On average the duration 
of  each  of  the  meetings  and  the  call  was  approximately  60 
minutes.  All  meetings  of  the  Governance  and  Nominating 
Committee were attended by the Group CEO.

Risk Committee
In  2018,  the  Risk  Committee  comprised  five  independent  BoD 
members  as  listed  in  the  table  below.  During  2018,  the  Risk 
Committee held nine committee meetings and three calls with a 
participation rate of 100%. On average the duration of each of 
the meetings and calls was approximately 225 minutes. In 2018, 
the  frequency  and  length  of  the  meetings  were  the  same  for 
both UBS Group AG and UBS AG. Usually, the Group CEO, the 
Group CFO, the Group Chief Risk Officer and the Group General 
In  2018,  the 
Counsel  attended  the  meetings  and  calls. 
Chairperson and the committee met on a regular basis with core 
supervisory authorities.

Governance and Nominating Committee

Meeting and 
call attendance

Key responsibilities include:

8/8

8/8

8/8

8/8

100% The function of the Governance and Nominating Committee is to support the BoD in fulfilling its duty to establish best 

100%

100%

100%

practices in corporate governance across the Group, to conduct a BoD assessment (self- or external assessment), to 
 establish and maintain a process for appointing new BoD members and GEB members (in the latter case, upon proposal 
of the Group CEO) and to manage the succession planning of all GEB members. 

Refer to the Organization Regulations of UBS Group AG at www.ubs.com/governance for more information

Members in 2018

Axel A. Weber (Chairperson)

Michel Demaré

Isabelle Romy 

David Sidwell

Risk Committee

Members in 2018

Meeting and 
call attendance 

Key responsibilities include:

David Sidwell (Chairperson)

12/12

100% The function of the Risk Committee is to oversee and support the BoD in fulfilling its duty to supervise and set an 

Reto Francioni

Julie G. Richardson

Robert W. Scully 

Dieter Wemmer 

12/12

100%

12/12

100%

12/12

100%

12/12

100%

 appropriate risk management and control framework in the areas of: 
(i) risk management and control, including credit, market, country, legal, compliance, operational and conduct risks; 
(ii) treasury and capital management, including funding, liquidity and equity attribution; and 
(iii) balance sheet management. 
The Risk Committee considers the potential effects of the aforementioned risks on the Group’s reputation. For these 
purposes, the Risk Committee will receive all relevant information from the GEB and has the authority to meet with 
regulators / third parties in consultation with the Group CEO.

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Corporate governance

Roles and responsibilities of the Chairman of the Board of 
Directors

Axel A. Weber serves as a full-time Chairman of the BoD, in line 
with his employment contract.

communication  with 

The  Chairman  coordinates  tasks  within  the  BoD,  calls  BoD 
meetings  and  sets  their  agendas.  He  presides  over  all  general 
meetings  of  shareholders  and  works  with  the  committee 
chairpersons  to  coordinate  the  work  of  all  BoD  committees. 
Together  with  the  Group  CEO,  the  Chairman  is  responsible  for 
effective 
shareholders  and  other 
stakeholders,  including  government  officials,  regulators  and 
public  organizations.  This  is  in  addition  to  establishing  and 
maintaining  a  close  working  relationship  with  the  Group  CEO 
and  other  GEB  members,  and  providing  advice  and  support 
when  appropriate,  including  continuing  to  support  the  firm’s 
cultural  change  as  a  key  priority  on  the  basis  of  our  Pillars, 
Principles and Behaviors.

→ Refer to “Employees” in the “How we create value for our 

stakeholders” section from page 37 and to the contents page of 

this report for more information on our Pillars, Principles and 

Behaviors

In  2018,  the  Chairman  met  on  a  regular  basis  with  core 
supervisory  authorities  in  all  major  regions  where  UBS  is  active. 
Meetings with important supervisory authorities in other regions 
were scheduled on an ad hoc or needs-driven basis.

Roles and responsibilities of the Vice Chairmen and the 
Senior Independent Director 

The  BoD  appoints  one  or  more  Vice  Chairmen  and  a  Senior 
Independent  Director.  If  the  BoD  appoints  more  than  one  Vice 
Chairman,  one  of  them  must  be  independent.  Both  the  Vice 
Chairman  and  the  Senior  Independent  Director  support  the 
Chairman with his responsibilities and authorities and provide him 
with advice. In conjunction with the Chairman and the Governance 
and  Nominating  Committee,  they  facilitate  good  Group-wide 
corporate  governance,  as  well  as  balanced  leadership  and  control 
within the Group, the Board and the committees. Michel Demaré 
has been appointed as Vice Chairman, and David Sidwell has been 
appointed  as  Senior  Independent  Director.  The  Vice  Chairman  is 
required to lead and has led meetings of the BoD in the temporary 
absence  of  the  Chairman.  Together  with  the  Governance  and 
Nominating Committee, he is tasked with the ongoing monitoring 
and  the  annual  evaluation  of  the  Chairman.  Furthermore,  he 

represents  UBS  on  behalf  of  the  Chairman  in  meetings  with 
internal or external stakeholders. The Senior Independent Director 
enables and supports communication and the flow of information 
among  the  independent  BoD  members.  At  least  twice  a  year,  he 
organizes and leads a meeting of the independent BoD members 
In  2018,  two 
without  the  participation  of  the  Chairman. 
independent BoD meetings were held for UBS Group AG and UBS 
AG  with  an  average  participation  rate  of  95%  and  an  average 
duration  of  approximately  180  minutes.  The  Senior  Independent 
Director also relays to the Chairman any issues or concerns raised 
by the independent BoD members and acts as a point of contact 
for  shareholders  and  stakeholders  seeking  discussions  with  an 
independent BoD member.

Important business connections of independent members of 
the Board of Directors

As a global financial services provider and a major Swiss bank, we 
enter  into  business  relationships  with  many  large  companies, 
including some in which our BoD members assume management 
or 
independent  board  responsibilities.  The  Governance  and 
Nominating  Committee  determines  in  each  instance  whether  the 
nature  of  the  Group’s  business  relationship  with  such  a  company 
might  compromise  our  BoD  members’  capacity  to  express 
independent judgment.

Our Organization Regulations require three-quarters of the UBS 
Group  AG  BoD  members  and  one-third  at  UBS  AG  to  be 
independent.  For  this  purpose,  independence  is  determined  in 
accordance  with  the  FINMA  Circular  2017  /  1  “Corporate 
governance – banks” and the NYSE rules. 

In  2018,  our  BoD  met  the  standards  of  the  Organization 
Regulations  for  the  percentage  of  directors  that  are  considered 
independent  under  the  criteria  described  above.  Since  our 
Chairman  is  employed  full  time  by  UBS  Group  AG,  he  is  not 
considered  independent.  No  other  BoD  member  has  a  significant 
business connection to UBS or any of its subsidiaries. 

All  relationships  and  transactions  with  UBS  Group  AG’s 
independent  BoD  members  are  conducted  in  the  ordinary  course 
of business and are on the same terms as those prevailing at the 
time  for  comparable  transactions  with  non-affiliated  persons.  All 
relationships  and  transactions  with  BoD  members’  associated 
companies are conducted at arm’s length.

→ Refer to “Note 35 Related parties” in the “Consolidated financial 

statements” section on page 496 of this report for more 

information

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Checks and balances: Board of Directors and Group 
Executive Board

We operate under a strict dual board structure, as mandated by 
Swiss  banking  law.  The  separation  of  responsibilities  between 
the  BoD  and  the  GEB  is  clearly  defined  in  the  Organization 
Regulations. The BoD decides on the strategy of the Group upon 
recommendations  by  the  Group  CEO  and  exercises  ultimate 
supervision over management, whereas the GEB, headed by the 
Group  CEO,  has  executive  management  responsibility.  The 
functions of Chairman of the BoD and Group CEO are assigned 
to  two  different  people,  leading  to  a  separation  of  power.  This 
structure  establishes  checks  and  balances  and  preserves  the 
institutional  independence  of  the  BoD  from  the  day-to-day 
management of the Group, for which responsibility is delegated 
to the GEB under the leadership of the Group CEO. No member 
of one board may simultaneously be a member of the other.

We  asked  our  BoD  members  to  rate  their  four  strongest 

competencies out of the following 12 categories: 
– banking  (wealth  management,  asset  management,  personal 

and corporate banking)

– investment banking, capital markets 
– insurance 
– finance, audit, accounting 
– risk management 
– human resources management, including compensation
– legal, compliance 
– technology, cybersecurity
– regulatory authority, central bank 
– corporate responsibility and sustainability
– experience as chief executive officer or chairman
– executive board leadership experience (e.g., as chief financial 

officer, chief risk officer or chief operating officer)

Supervision  and  control  of  the  GEB  remains  with  the  BoD. 
The  authorities  and  responsibilities  of  the  two  bodies  are 
governed  by  the  Articles  of  Association  and  the  Organization 
Regulations.

The  Governance  and  Nominating  Committee  reviews  these 
categories  and  ratings  annually  to  confirm  that  the  BoD 
continues  to  possess  the  most  relevant  experience  and 
competencies to perform BoD duties. 

Skills, expertise and training of the Board of Directors

The  BoD  is  composed  of  members  with  a  broad  spectrum  of 
skills, educational backgrounds, experience and expertise from a 
range  of  sectors  that  reflect  the  nature  and  scope  of  the  firm’s 
business. In accordance with the Swiss Code of Best Practice for 
Corporate  Governance,  we  seek  appropriate  professional 
backgrounds  and  experience  as  well  as  diversity  among  the 
members of the BoD, including gender diversity. With a view to 
recruiting  needs,  the  Governance  and  Nominating  Committee 
uses a skills / experience matrix as a tool to identify any gaps in 
the  competencies  considered  most  relevant  to  the  BoD,  taking 
into  consideration  the  firm’s  business  exposure,  risk  profile, 
strategy and geographic reach.

For 2018, competencies in all 12 categories were represented 
in our BoD. Particularly strong levels of experience and expertise 
existed in these areas:
– financial services 
– finance, audit, accounting
– risk management 

Furthermore,  nine  of  the  12  BoD  members  have  held  or 
currently  hold  chairman,  CEO  or  other  executive  board-level 
leadership positions.

Moreover,  education  remained  an  important  priority  for  our 
BoD  members.  In  addition  to  a  comprehensive  induction 
program for new BoD members, continuous training and topical 
deep dives are part of the BoD agenda. 

→ Refer to “Risk governance” in the “Risk management and 

control” section from page 123 of this report for information on 

our risk governance framework

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Terms of office

Geographic diversity1

Gender

Experience and competencies2

3 < 3 years
3 3–6 years
3 7–9 years
3 > 9 years

42% Switzerland
25% Europe
25% USA
8% Asia

67% male
33% female

Financial services:

a

b

c

10

Finance, audit and risk management:

Technical and functional know-how:

f

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d

h

15

e

j

13

i

Leadership:

k

l

9

a) banking (personal and corporate, wealth and asset management) – 
b) investment banking, capital markets – c) insurance – d) finance, audit, accounting – 
e) risk management – f) HR management – g) legal, compliance – h) technology, cybersecurity – 
i) regulatory authority, central bank – j) corporate responsibility and sustainability – 
k) CEO / chairman – l) executive board leadership (e.g., CFO, CRO or COO)

1 In the case of two nationalities, the domicile applies.     2 The bars represent the main strengths of the BoD, up to a maximum of four competencies per member.

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Corporate governance

Succession planning 

Information and control instruments vis-à-vis the Group 
Executive Board

Succession planning is one of the key responsibilities of both the 
BoD  and  the  GEB.  Across  all  divisions  and  regions,  an  inclusive 
talent  development  and  succession  planning  process  is  in  place 
that is intended to foster the personal development and Group-
wide  mobility  of  our  employees.  Succession  plans  for  all 
leadership  positions,  up  to  and  including  all  positions  on  the 
GEB, are managed under the lead of the Group CEO. The BoD 
reviews  and  approves  the  succession  plans  of  the  GEB  and  the 
management layer below.

For  the  BoD,  the  Chairman  leads  a  systematic  succession 

planning process as illustrated in the chart below.

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tenure  of 

Our  strategy  and  the  business  environment  constitute  the 
main  drivers  in  our  succession  planning  process  for  new  BoD 
members  as  they  define  the  key  competencies  required  on  the 
BoD.  Taking  diversity  and 
the  existing  BoD 
composition  into  account,  the  Governance  and  Nominating 
Committee  defines  the  recruiting  profile  for  the  search.  Both 
external  and  internal  sources  contribute  to  identifying  suitable 
candidates. The Chairman and the members of the Governance 
and Nominating Committee meet with potential candidates and, 
with the support of the full BoD, nominations are submitted to 
the  AGM  for  approval.  New  BoD  members  follow  an  in-depth 
onboarding process that is designed to enable them to integrate 
efficiently and become effective in their new role. As a result of 
this  succession  planning  process,  the  composition  of  the  BoD 
includes  a  broad  spectrum  of  skills,  educational  backgrounds, 
experience  and  expertise, 
the  demanding 
in 
requirements of a leading global financial services firm. 

line  with 

The  BoD  is  kept  informed  of  the  activities  of  the  GEB  in 
various  ways, 
including  regular  meetings  between  the 
Chairman  and  the  Group  CEO.  The  Group  CEO  and  other 
GEB members also update the BoD on all significant issues at 
BoD meetings. Furthermore, the BoD receives comprehensive 
reports  on  a  monthly  basis,  covering  financial,  capital, 
legal 
funding, 
developments,  as  well  as  performance  against  plan  and 
forecasts  for  the  remainder  of  the  year.  For  important 
developments, BoD members are also updated by the GEB in 
between  meetings.  In  addition,  the  Chairman  receives  the 
material and minutes of the GEB meetings.

compliance  and 

regulatory, 

liquidity, 

At BoD meetings, BoD members may request from other BoD 
or GEB members any information about matters concerning the 
Group  that  they  require  to  fulfill  their  duties.  Outside  of 
meetings,  BoD  members  may  request  information  from  other 
BoD and GEB members. Such requests must be routed through 
the Group Company Secretary and addressed to the Chairman. 

The  BoD 

is  supported 

in  discharging 

its  governance 
responsibilities by Group Internal Audit (GIA), which assesses the 
reliability  of  financial  and  operational  information  and  the 
effectiveness  of  processes  for  compliance  with  legal,  regulatory 
and statutory requirements.

The  Head  GIA  reports  directly  to  the  Chairman.  In  addition, 
GIA  has  a  functional  reporting  line  to  the  Audit  Committee  in 
line  with  its  responsibilities  as  set  forth  in  our  Organization 
Regulations.  The  Audit  Committee  annually  assesses  and 
approves the appropriateness of GIA’s audit plan and objectives 
for the year and monitors GIA’s discharge of these objectives. 

The committee is also in regular contact with the Head GIA. 
GIA  issues  quarterly  reports  that  provide:  a  broad  overview  of 
significant  audit  results  and  key  issues;  control  themes  and 
individual  audit  results;  continuous  risk 
trends  based  on 
assessment;  and  assurance  results.  The  reports  are  provided  to 
the  Chairman  of  the  BoD,  members  of  the  Audit  and  the  Risk 
Committees, the GEB and other stakeholders. Furthermore, GIA 
issues  an  annual  activity  report  providing  an  assessment  of  its 
activities, processes, audit plan and resourcing requirements and 
other important developments affecting GIA. The activity report 
is  provided  to  the  Chairman  of  the  BoD  and  to  the  Audit 
Committee,  and  is  an  element  for  their  assessment  of  GIA’s 
effectiveness. 

→ Refer to “Group Internal Audit” in this section for more 

information

→ Refer to “Internal risk reporting” in the “Risk management and 
control” section on page 129 of this report for information on 

reporting to the BoD

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Group Executive Board

The Board of Directors (BoD) delegates the management of the 
business to the Group Executive Board (GEB). 

Members of the Group Executive Board

Responsibilities, authorities and organizational principles 
of the Group Executive Board

Under the leadership of the Group CEO, the GEB has executive 
management responsibility for the steering of the Group and its 
business.  It  assumes  overall  responsibility  for  developing  the 
Group  and  business  division  strategies  and  the  implementation 
of  approved  strategies.  The  GEB  constitutes  itself  as  the  risk 
council  of  the  Group.  In  this  function,  the  GEB  has  overall 
responsibility 
the 
implementation  of  risk  management  and  control  principles,  as 
well as for managing the risk profile of the Group as a whole, as 
determined  by  the  BoD  and  the  Risk  Committee.  In  2018,  the 
GEB held 16 meetings for UBS Group AG and for UBS AG, while 
a  further  two  standalone  meetings  were  held  for  UBS  AG. 
Additionally, two off-site meetings and four strategy workshops 
took place.

establishing 

supervising 

and 

for 

→ Refer to the Organization Regulations of UBS Group AG at 
www.ubs.com/governance for more information on the 

authorities of the Group Executive Board

Responsibilities and authorities of the Group Asset and 
Liability Management Committee

The  Group  Asset  and  Liability  Management  Committee  (Group 
ALCO), established by the GEB, is responsible for supporting the 
GEB  in  its  responsibility  to  promote  the  usage  of  the  Group’s 
assets and liabilities in line with the Group’s strategy, regulatory 
commitments  and  the  interests  of  shareholders  and  other 
stakeholders.  Group  ALCO  proposes  the  framework  for  capital 
management,  capital  allocation,  funding  and  liquidity  risk  and 
proposes  limits  and  targets  for  the  Group  to  the  BoD  for 
approval.  It  oversees  the  balance  sheet  management  of  the 
Group, 
its  business  divisions  and  Corporate  Center.  The 
Organization  Regulations  additionally  specify  which  powers  of 
the GEB are delegated to the Group ALCO. In 2018, the Group 
ALCO held 10 meetings for UBS Group AG and UBS AG.

Management contracts

We  have  not  entered  into  management  contracts  with  any 
companies or natural persons that do not belong to the Group.

On  22  January  2018,  we  announced  the  creation  of  a  unified 
Global  Wealth  Management  division.  Martin  Blessing, 
President  Wealth  Management,  and  Tom  Naratil,  President 
UBS  Americas  and  Wealth  Management  Americas,  were 
appointed  co-Presidents  of  Global  Wealth  Management  as  of 
1 February 2018. On 25 September 2018, we announced that 
Piero  Novelli  and  Robert  Karofsky  had  been  appointed  co-
Presidents  Investment  Bank,  both  joining  the  GEB.  Andrea 
Orcel,  former  President  Investment  Bank,  stepped  down  from 
the  GEB.  These  changes  were  made  effective  on  1  October 
2018.  On  25 October  2018,  we  announced  that  Markus 
Ronner would be joining the GEB as Group Chief Compliance 
and  Governance  Officer,  effective  1  November  2018. 
Furthermore,  we  announced  the  decision  of  Kathryn  Shih  to 
retire  after  32  years  at  UBS.  Edmund  Koh  took  over  as 
President  UBS  Asia  Pacific,  joining  the  GEB  of  UBS  Group  AG 
and UBS AG as of 1 January 2019. 

The  biographies  on  the  following  pages  provide  information 
about  the  GEB  members  currently  in  office  and  those  in  office 
on 31 December 2018. In addition to information on mandates, 
the  biographies  include  memberships  and  other  activities  or 
functions,  as  required  by  the  SIX  Swiss  Exchange  Corporate 
Governance Directive. 

In line with Swiss law, article 36 of UBS Group AG’s Articles 
of  Association  limits  the  number  of  mandates  that  members  of 
the  GEB  may  hold  outside  the  UBS  Group  to  one  board 
membership in a listed company and five additional mandates in 
non-listed  companies.  Mandates 
that  are 
controlled  by  UBS  or  that  control  UBS  are  not  subject  to  this 
limitation.  In  addition,  GEB  members  may  not  hold  more  than 
10 mandates at a time at the request of the company and eight 
mandates in associations, charitable organizations, foundations, 
trusts  and  employee  welfare  foundations.  On  31  December 
2018,  no  member  of  the  GEB  reached  the  aforementioned 
thresholds.

in  companies 

At  UBS  AG,  management  of  the  business  is  also  delegated, 
and  the  Executive  Board,  under  the  leadership  of  its  President, 
has  executive  management  responsibility  for  UBS  AG  and  its 
business. All members of the GEB are also members of UBS AG’s 
Executive  Board,  with  the  exception  of  Axel  Lehmann,  as 
President UBS Switzerland AG. Similar to the Group ALCO, UBS 
AG’s  Asset  and  Liability  Management  Committee  is  responsible 
for promoting the usage of UBS AG’s financial resources in line 
with  UBS  AG’s  and  the  Group’s  strategy  and  regulatory 
requirements. 

At  present  no  specific  diversity  policy  is  required  or  applied 
with  respect  to  the  composition  of  the  GEB  and  UBS  AG’s 
Executive Board. 

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Corporate governance

Sergio P. Ermotti 

Martin Blessing

Christian Bluhm

Swiss, born 1960

German, born 1963

German, born 1969

Function at UBS Group AG
Group Chief Executive Officer

Function at UBS Group AG
Co-President Global Wealth Management

Function at UBS Group AG
Group Chief Risk Officer

Professional history and education
Sergio P. Ermotti has been Group Chief Executive Officer of 
UBS Group AG since November 2014, having held the same 
position at UBS AG since November 2011 and on an interim 
basis between September and November 2011. Mr. Ermotti 
became  a  member  of  the  GEB  in  April  2011  and  was 
Chairman  and  CEO  of  UBS  Group  Europe,  Middle  East  and 
Africa from April to November 2011. From 2007 to 2010, he 
was  Group  Deputy  Chief  Executive  Officer  at  UniCredit, 
Milan, and was responsible for the strategic business areas 
of Corporate and Investment Banking, and Private Banking. 
He  joined  UniCredit  in  2005  as  Head  of  Markets  & 
Investment  Banking  Division.  His  career  began  at  Merrill 
Lynch in 1987, where he held various positions within equity 
derivatives  and  capital  markets  until  2003.  In  his  last  two 
years there, he served as co-Head of Global Equity Markets 
and as a member of the Executive Management Committee 
for  Global  Markets  &  Investment  Banking.  Mr.  Ermotti  is  a 
Swiss-certified  banking  expert  and  is  a  graduate  of  the 
Advanced Management Programme at Oxford University.

Other activities and functions
– Board member of UBS Switzerland AG
– Chairman of the UBS Optimus Foundation Board
– Chairman of the Fondazione Ermotti, Lugano
– Chairman and President of the Board of the Swiss-

American Chamber of Commerce

Professional history and education
Martin  Blessing  was  appointed  co-President  Global  Wealth 
Management of UBS Group AG and UBS AG as of February 
2018.  Prior  to  this,  he  was  President  Wealth  Management 
effective  January  2018.  He  held  the  positions  of  President 
Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  of  UBS  Group  AG  and 
President  UBS  Switzerland  as  well  as  President  of  the 
Executive  Board  of  UBS  Switzerland  AG  from  September 
2016 to December 2017. He became a member of the GEB 
in  September  2016.  Before  joining  UBS,  he  worked  for  15 
years  for  Commerzbank  AG,  from  2008  to  April  2016  as 
Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that, he held various senior 
management positions; from 2004 to 2008, he was Head of 
Corporate Banking and from 2006 onward also responsible 
for  IT  &  Operations.  From  2001  to  2004,  he  was  Head  of 
Private Clients. Before joining Commerzbank, from 2000 to 
2001  he  was  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Advance  Bank,  a 
subsidiary  of  Dresdner  Bank  AG.  From  1997  to  2000,  he 
acted  as  Dresdner  Bank’s  joint  Head  Private  Clients.  From 
1989 to 1996, he worked for McKinsey & Company, the last 
two  years  as  Partner.  Martin  Blessing  holds  an  MBA  from 
the  University  of  Chicago  and  in  1987  graduated  from  the 
University  of  St.  Gallen  with  a  degree 
in  business 
administration.

Other activities and functions
– Executive Board member of Baden-Baden Entrepreneur 

– Board member of the Global Apprenticeship Network
– Member of the Institut International d’Etudes Bancaires
– Member of the Saïd Business School Global Leadership 

Talks

Council, University of Oxford

Professional history and education
Christian  Bluhm  became  a  member  of  the  GEB  and  was 
appointed  Group  Chief  Risk  Officer  of  UBS  Group  AG  and 
UBS  AG  in  January  2016.  He  joined  UBS  from  FMS 
Wertmanagement, where he had been Chief Risk & Financial 
Officer  since  2010  and  Spokesman  of  the  Executive  Board 
from  2012  to  2015.  From  2004  to  2009,  he  worked  for 
Credit Suisse, where he was Managing Director responsible 
for  Credit  Risk  Management  in  Switzerland  and  Private 
Banking worldwide. Mr. Bluhm was Head of Credit Portfolio 
Management  until  2008  and  then  Head  of  Credit  Risk 
Management  Analytics  &  Instruments  after  the  financial 
crisis  in  2008.  From  2001  to  2004,  he  worked  for 
Hypovereinsbank 
in  Group  Credit  Portfolio 
Management, heading a team that specialized in Structured 
Finance  Analytics.  Before  starting  his  banking  career  with 
Deutsche  Bank  in  Credit  Risk  Management  in  1999,  he 
worked  as  a  postdoctoral  fellow  at  Cornell  University  in 
Ithaca  and  as  a  scientific  assistant  at  the  University  of 
Greifswald.  Mr.  Bluhm  holds  a  degree  in  mathematics  and 
informatics  from  the  University  of  Erlangen-Nuremberg  and 
received  his  PhD  in  mathematics  in  1996  from  the  same 
university.

in  Munich 

Other activities and functions
– Board member of UBS Switzerland AG
– Chairman of the Foundation Board – International 

Financial Risk Institute

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Markus U. Diethelm

Kirt Gardner

Robert Karofsky

Swiss, born 1957

American (US), born 1959

American (US), born 1967

Function at UBS Group AG
Group General Counsel

Function at UBS Group AG
Group Chief Financial Officer

Function at UBS Group AG
Co-President Investment Bank

Professional history and education
Markus  U.  Diethelm  has  been  Group  General  Counsel  of 
UBS Group AG since November 2014, having held the same 
position at UBS AG since September 2008, when he became 
a  member  of  the  GEB.  He  was  Executive  Board  member  of 
UBS Business Solutions AG from 2015 to 2016. From 1998 
to 2008, he served as Group Chief Legal Officer at Swiss Re, 
and  he  was  appointed  to  the  company’s  Group  Executive 
Board in 2007. Prior to this, he was with Los Angeles-based 
law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and focused on corporate 
matters,  securities  transactions,  litigation  and  regulatory 
investigations  while  working  out  of  the  firm’s  Brussels  and 
Paris offices. From 1989 to 1992, he practiced at Shearman 
&  Sterling  in  New  York,  specializing  in  mergers  and 
acquisitions.  In  1988,  he  worked  at  Paul,  Weiss,  Rifkind, 
Wharton & Garrison in New York. After starting his career in 
1983  with  Bär  &  Karrer,  he  served  as  a  law  clerk  at  the 
District  Court  of  Uster  in  Switzerland  from  1984  to  1985. 
Mr.  Diethelm  holds  a  law  degree  from  the  University  of 
Zurich and a master’s degree and a PhD from Stanford Law 
School. Mr. Diethelm is a qualified attorney-at-law admitted 
to the bar in Zurich, Geneva and in New York State.

Other activities and functions
– Chairman of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce’s 

legal committee

– Chairman of the Swiss Advisory Council of the American 

Swiss Foundation

– Member of the Foundation Council of the UBS 
International Center of Economics in Society

– Member of the Professional Ethics Commission of the 

Association of Swiss Corporate Lawyers

– Member of the Supervisory Board of the Fonds de Dotation 

LUMA / Arles

Professional history and education
Kirt  Gardner  became  a  member  of  the  GEB  and  was 
appointed  Group  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  UBS  Group  AG 
and  UBS  AG  in  January  2016.  He  was  CFO  Wealth 
Management  from  2013  to  2015.  Prior  to  this,  he  held  a 
number  of  leadership  positions  at  Citigroup,  including  CFO 
and  Head  of  Strategy  within  Global  Transaction  Services 
from  2010  to  2013,  Head  of  Strategy,  Planning  and  Risk 
Strategy  for  the  Corporate  and  Institutional  Division  from 
2006  to  2010  and  Head  of  Global  Strategy  and  Cost 
Management  for  the  Consumer  Bank  from  2004  to  2006. 
Prior to this, he held the position of Global Head of Financial 
Services  Strategy  for  BearingPoint,  for  which  he  worked  in 
Asia  and  New  York  for  four  years.  From  1994  to  2000,  he 
was Managing Director with Barents Group, working in the 
US,  Asia,  Latin  America  and  Europe.  Mr.  Gardner  holds  a 
bachelor’s  degree  in  economics  from  Williams  College,  a 
master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an 
MBA in finance from Wharton School.

Other activities and functions
– Board member of UBS Business Solutions AG

Professional history and education
Robert  Karofsky  is  co-President  Investment  Bank  of  UBS 
Group AG and UBS AG and became a member of the GEB in 
October  2018.  He  joined  UBS  in  2014  as  Global  Head 
Equities  and  has  been  President  UBS  Securities  LLC  since 
2015.  From  2011  to  2014,  he  was  Global  Head  of  Equity 
Trading at AllianceBernstein. He began his career at Morgan 
Stanley in 1994 and joined Deutsche Bank as Head of North 
American  Equities  in  2005,  later  becoming  co-Head  of 
Global  Equities  from  2008  to  2010.  Mr.  Karofsky  holds  a 
bachelor’s  in  economics  from  Hobart  and  William  Smith 
Colleges  and  an  MBA  in  finance  and  statistics  from  the 
University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

Other activities and functions
– Board member of UBS Securities LLC
– Trustee of the UBS Americas Inc. Political Action 

Committee

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Corporate governance

Sabine Keller-Busse

Swiss and German, born 1965

Function at UBS Group AG
Group Chief Operating Officer 

Professional history and education
Sabine  Keller-Busse  was  appointed  Group  Chief  Operating 
Officer of UBS Group AG and UBS AG as well as President of 
the Executive Board of UBS Business Solutions AG in January 
2018.  Ms.  Keller-Busse  was  Group  Head  Human  Resources 
from  August  2014  to  December  2017.  She  became  a 
member of the GEB in January 2016. Having joined UBS in 
2010, she served as Chief Operating Officer UBS Switzerland 
until  2014.  Prior  to  this,  she  led  Credit  Suisse’s  Private 
Clients  Region  Zurich  division  for  two  years.  From  1995  to 
2008,  Ms.  Keller-Busse  worked  for  McKinsey  &  Company, 
where  she  had  been  partner  since  2001.  Ms.  Keller-Busse 
holds a master’s degree in business administration from the 
University  of  St.  Gallen  and  received  a  PhD  in  business 
administration from the same university.

Other activities and functions
– Board member of UBS Business Solutions AG
– Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of SIX Group 

(chairman of the nomination & compensation committee)

– Foundation Board member of the UBS Pension Fund
– Foundation Board member of the University Hospital 

Zurich

New GEB member
Edmund Koh

Singaporean, born 1960

Function at UBS Group AG
President UBS Asia Pacific as of 1 January 2019

Ulrich Körner

German and Swiss, born 1962

Functions at UBS Group AG
President Asset Management and President UBS Europe, 
Middle East and Africa

Professional history and education
Edmund  Koh  became  a  member  of  the  GEB  and  was 
appointed President UBS Asia Pacific of UBS Group AG and 
UBS AG in January 2019. He was Head Wealth Management 
Asia  Pacific  from  2016  to  2018  as  well  as  Country  Head 
Singapore  from  2012  to  2018.  Mr.  Koh  has  more  than  30 
years’  experience  in  senior  roles  in  financial  services.  He 
joined  UBS  in  2012  as  Head  Wealth  Management  South 
East Asia and Asia Pacific Hub and Country Head Singapore 
from  Taiwan-based  Ta  Chong  Bank,  where  he  served  as 
President  and  Director  from  2008  to  2011.  From  2001  to 
2008,  Mr.  Koh  was  Managing  Director  and  Regional  Head 
Consumer  Banking  of  DBS  Bank  in  Singapore.  In  2001,  he 
became  CEO  of  Alverdine  Pte  Ltd  and  two  years  earlier  he 
held  the  same  position  for  Prudential  Assurance,  both 
companies based in Singapore. Mr. Koh holds a bachelor of 
science degree in psychology from the University of Toronto.

Professional history and education
Ulrich Körner has been President Asset Management of UBS 
Group  AG  since  November  2014,  having  held  the  same 
position  at  UBS  AG  since  January  2014.  He  became  a 
member  of  the  GEB  in  April  2009  and  was  Group  Chief 
Operating  Officer  from  2009  to  2013.  In  addition,  he  was 
appointed President UBS Europe, Middle East and Africa in 
December  2011.  In  1998,  Mr.  Körner  joined  Credit  Suisse. 
He served as a member of the Credit Suisse Group Executive 
Board  from  2003  to  2008,  holding  various  management 
positions,  including  CFO  and  Chief  Operating  Officer.  From 
2006 to 2008, he was responsible for the entire Swiss client 
business  as  CEO  Credit  Suisse  Switzerland.  Mr.  Körner 
received  a  PhD 
from  the 
University  of  St.  Gallen  and  served  for  several  years  as  an 
auditor  at  Price  Waterhouse  and  as  a  management 
consultant at McKinsey & Company.

in  business  administration 

Other activities and functions
– Member of the Wealth Management Institute at Nanyang 

Technological University, Singapore

– Member of the Ministry of Finance’s Committee on the 

Future Economy Sub-Committees
– Board member of Next50 Limited
– Trustee of the Cultural Matching Fund
– Board member of Medico Suites (S) Pte Ltd
– Board member of Medico Republic (S) Pte Ltd

Other activities and functions
– Member of the Supervisory Board of UBS Europe SE
– Chairman of the Foundation Board of the UBS Pension 

Fund

– Member of the UBS Optimus Foundation Board
– Vice President of the Board of Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
– Member of the Financial Service Chapter Board of the 

Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce

– Advisory Board member of the Department of Banking and 

Finance at the University of Zurich

– Member of the business advisory council of the Laureus 

Foundation Switzerland

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Axel P. Lehmann

Swiss, born 1959

Tom Naratil

American (US), born 1961

Piero Novelli

Italian, born 1965

Functions at UBS Group AG
President Personal & Corporate Banking and President UBS 
Switzerland

Functions at UBS Group AG
Co-President Global Wealth Management and President UBS 
Americas

Function at UBS Group AG
Co-President Investment Bank

Professional history and education
Piero Novelli is co-President Investment Bank of UBS Group 
AG  and  UBS  AG  and  became  a  member  of  the  GEB  in 
October  2018.  He  was  appointed  co-Executive  Chairman   
Global  Investment  Banking,  Corporate  Client  Solutions,  in 
2017,  and  the  year  before  became  sole  Global  Head 
Advisory Services including Global Mergers and Acquisitions 
(M&A).  Mr.  Novelli  rejoined  UBS  in  2013  as  Chairman 
Global  M&A  as  well  as  Group  Managing  Director.  From 
2011  to  2012,  Mr.  Novelli  was  Global  co-Head  of  M&A  at 
Nomura,  having  worked  as  Global  Head  M&A  at  UBS 
between 2004 and 2009. Before that he worked for Merrill 
Lynch and held the position of Head of European M&A and 
Head  of  European  Industrials.  Mr.  Novelli  holds  a  master‘s 
degree  in  management  from  the  MIT  Sloan  School  of 
Management  and  a  master’s  degree 
in  mechanical 
engineering from Università degli Studi di Roma.

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Professional history and education
Tom  Naratil  became  co-President  of  Global  Wealth 
Management  of  UBS  Group  AG  and  UBS  AG  in  February 
2018.  In  January  2018,  he  became  CEO  of  UBS  Americas 
Holding  LLC.  He  was  appointed  President  UBS  Americas  of 
UBS Group AG and UBS AG in January 2016 and served as 
President  Wealth  Management  Americas  from  2016  to 
2018.  He  became  a  member  of  the  GEB  in  June  2011  and 
was Group CFO of UBS AG from 2011 to 2015. He held the 
same  position  for  UBS  Group  AG  from  2014  to  2015.  In 
addition  to  the  role  of  Group  CFO,  he  was  Group  Chief 
Operating  Officer  from  2014  to  2015.  He  was  President  of 
the  Executive  Board  of  UBS  Business  Solutions  AG  from 
2015  to  March  2016.  He  served  as  CFO  and  Chief  Risk 
Officer of Wealth Management Americas from 2009 until his 
appointment  as  Group  CFO  in  2011.  Before  2009,  he  held 
various  senior  management  positions  within  UBS,  including 
heading the Auction Rate Securities Solutions Group during 
the  financial  crisis  in  2008.  He  was  named  Global  Head  of 
Marketing, Segment & Client Development in 2007, Global 
Head  of  Market  Strategy  &  Development  in  2005,  and 
Director  of  Banking  and  Transactional  Solutions,  Wealth 
Management  USA,  in  2002.  During  this  time,  he  was  a 
member  of  the  Group  Managing  Board.  He  joined  Paine 
Webber Incorporated in 1983 and after the merger with UBS 
became  Director  of 
Investment  Products  Group. 
Mr. Naratil  holds  an  MBA  in  economics  from  New  York 
University  and  a  bachelor  of  arts  in  history  from  Yale 
University.

the 

Other activities and functions
– Board member of UBS Americas Holding LLC
– Board member of the American Swiss Foundation
– Member of the Board of Consultors for the College of 

Nursing at Villanova University

Professional history and education
Axel  P.  Lehmann  was  appointed  President  Personal  & 
Corporate  Banking  of  UBS  Group  AG  and  President  UBS 
Switzerland as of January 2018, in addition to taking over as 
President of the Executive Board of UBS Switzerland AG. He 
became  a  member  of  the  GEB  and  was  appointed  Group 
Chief  Operating  Officer  of  UBS  Group  AG  and  UBS  AG  in 
January 2016. He was a member of the BoD of UBS AG from 
2009 to 2015 and of UBS Group AG from 2014 to 2015 and 
was  a  member  of  both  the  Risk  Committee  and  the 
Governance  and  Nominating  Committee.  Mr.  Lehmann 
became  a  member  of  Zurich  Insurance  Group’s  (Zurich) 
Group  Executive  Committee 
in  2002,  holding  various 
management positions, including CEO for the European and 
North America businesses. From 2008 to 2015, he was Chief 
Risk  Officer  with  additional  responsibilities  for  Group  IT, 
Regional  Chairman  for  Europe,  Middle  East  and  Africa  as 
well  as  Chairman  for  Farmers  Group  Inc.  In  2001,  he  was 
appointed  CEO  for  Northern,  Central  and  Eastern  Europe 
and  Zurich  Group  Germany,  having  served  as  a  member  of 
the  company’s  Group  Management  Board  since  2000  with 
responsibility 
for  group-wide  business  development 
functions.  In  1996,  he  joined  Zurich  as  a  member  of  the 
Executive  Committee  Switzerland,  and  previously,  he  was 
Head of corporate planning and controlling at SwissLife, Vice 
President  of  the  Institute  of  Insurance  Economics  and  a 
in  Milan. 
visiting  professor  at  Bocconi  University 
Mr. Lehmann holds a PhD and a master’s degree in business 
administration  and  economics  from  the  University  of  St. 
Gallen. He is also a graduate of the Advanced Management 
Program of the Wharton School.

Other activities and functions
– Co-Chair of the Global Future Council on Financial and 

Monetary Systems of WEF

– Adjunct professor and Chairman of the Board of the 
Institute of Insurance Economics at the University of 
St. Gallen

– Member of the HSG Advisory Board of the University of 

St. Gallen

– Vice Chairman of the Swiss Finance Institute Foundation 

Board 

– Member of the IMD Foundation Board, Lausanne 
– Member of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce 

Chapter Doing Business in USA

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Corporate governance

Member of the GEB until 31 December 2018

Markus Ronner

Swiss, born 1965

Kathryn Shih

British, born 1958

Function at UBS Group AG
Group Chief Compliance and Governance Officer

Function at UBS Group AG
President UBS Asia Pacific until 31 December 2018

Professional history and education
Markus Ronner is Group Chief Compliance and Governance 
Officer  of  UBS  Group  AG  and  UBS  AG  and  became  a 
member  of  the  GEB  in  November  2018.  In  this  role,  he  is 
responsible  at  Group  level  for  compliance  and  operational 
risk  control,  governmental  and  regulatory  affairs  as  well  as 
investigations  and  governance  matters.  He  became  Head 
Group  Regulatory  and  Governance  in  2012.  During  his  37 
years  with  UBS,  Markus  Ronner  has  held  various  positions 
across  the  bank,  including:  Group-wide  program  manager 
“too  big  to  fail”  (2011–2013);  Chief  Operating  Officer 
(COO)  Wealth  Management  &  Swiss  Bank  (2010–2011); 
Head Products and Services of Wealth Management & Swiss 
Bank (2009–2010); COO Asset Management (2007–2009); 
and  Head  Group  Internal  Audit  (2001–2007).  Mr. Ronner 
joined the firm as an apprentice in 1981 and holds a Swiss 
Banking Diploma.

Professional history and education
Kathryn Shih was a member of the GEB and President UBS 
Asia  Pacific  of  UBS  Group  AG  and  UBS  AG  from  January 
2016 
to  December  2018.  She  was  Head  Wealth 
Management  Asia  Pacific  from  2002  to  2015,  and  CEO  of 
UBS Hong Kong from 2003 to 2008. Prior to this, she held 
various  leadership  positions  in  Wealth  Management  Asia 
Pacific.  She  was  with  the  firm  for  over  30  years,  having 
joined  Swiss  Bank  Corporation  in  1987  as  a  client  advisor 
and  then  served  as  Head  Private  Banking  from  1994  to 
1998.  In  the  1980s,  Ms.  Shih  worked  for  Citibank  in  the 
Consumer  Services  Group  and  as  an  executive  trainee  with 
PCI Capital Asia Ltd. She was conferred as a Certified Private 
Wealth  Professional  by  the  Private  Wealth  Management 
Association, Hong Kong, in 2015 and as a Certified Financial 
Planner from the Institute of Financial Planners, Hong Kong, 
in 2001. She completed the Advanced Executive Program at 
Northwestern University in 1999. Ms. Shih holds a bachelor 
of  arts  degree  from  Indiana  University  in  the  US  and  a 
master’s  degree  in  business  management  from  the  Asian 
Institute of Management in the Philippines.

Other activities and functions
– Board member of Kenford International Ltd.
– Board member of Shih Co Charitable Foundation Ltd.
– Member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council 

(Financial Services Advisory Committee)

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Change of control and defense measures

Our  Articles  of  Association  do  not  provide  any  measures  for 
delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control. 

Clauses on change of control

Duty to make an offer

According to the Swiss Financial Market Infrastructure Act, an 
investor  who  has  acquired  more  than  331⁄3%  of  all  voting 
rights  of  a  company  listed  in  Switzerland  (directly,  indirectly 
or in concert with third parties), whether they are exercisable 
or  not,  is  required  to  submit  a  takeover  offer  for  all  listed 
shares  outstanding.  We  have  not  elected  to  change  or  opt 
out of this rule.

Neither  the  employment  agreement  with  the  Chairman  of  the 
BoD  nor  any  employment  contracts  with  the  GEB  members  or 
employees  holding  key  functions  within  the  company  (Group 
Managing Directors) contain change of control clauses.

All  employment  contracts  with  GEB  members  stipulate  a 
notice  period  of  six  months.  During  the  notice  period,  GEB 
members  are  entitled  to  their  salaries  and  the  continuation  of 
existing  employment  benefits  and  may  be  eligible  to  be 
considered for a discretionary performance award based on their 
contribution during the time worked.

In  case  of  a  change  of  control,  we  may,  at  our  discretion, 
accelerate  the  vesting  of  and  /  or  relax  applicable  forfeiture 
provisions of employees’ awards, and defer lapse date of options 
or stock appreciation rights. 

→ Refer to the “Compensation” section of this report from page 

250 for more information

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Corporate governance and compensation
Corporate governance

Auditors 

Audit  is  an  integral  part  of  corporate  governance.  While 
safeguarding  their  independence,  the  external  auditors  closely 
coordinate  their  work  with  Group  Internal  Audit.  The  Audit 
Committee  and,  ultimately,  the  Board  of  Directors  (BoD) 
supervise the effectiveness of audit work.

→→ Refer to “Board of Directors” in this section for more 

information on the Audit Committee

based  on  interviews  with  senior  management  as  well  as  survey 
feedback  from  stakeholders  across  the  Group.  Assessment 
criteria 
include  quality  of  service  delivery,  quality  and 
competence of the audit team, value added as part of the audit, 
insightfulness and the overall relationship with EY. Based on its 
own  analysis  and  the  assessment  results,  the  Audit  Committee 
concluded that EY’s audit has been effective. 

External independent auditors

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2018, Ernst & Young 
Ltd (EY) was re-elected as auditors for the Group for a one-year 
term  of  office.  EY  assumes  virtually  all  auditing  functions 
according  to  laws,  regulatory  requests  and  the  Articles  of 
Association.  Since  2015,  Marie-Laure  Delarue  has  been  the  EY 
lead  partner  in  charge  of  the  Group  financial  audit  and  her 
incumbency  is  limited  to  five  years.  Since  2016,  Ira  S.  Fitlin  has 
been  the  co-signing  partner  for  the  financial  statement  audit, 
with  an  incumbency  limit  of  seven  years.  Patrick  Schwaller  has 
been the Lead Auditor to the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory 
Authority (FINMA) since 2015, with an incumbency limited to six 
years because of prior audit service to the Group in another role. 
Marc Ryser has been the co-signing partner for the FINMA audit 
since 2012. He will be succeeded in 2019 by Daniel Martin, with 
an incumbency limit of seven years. 

During  2018,  the  Audit  Committee  held  eight  meetings  and 
one  call  with  the  external  auditors.  The  Audit  Committee 
assesses  the  performance,  effectiveness  and  independence  of 
the  external  auditors  on  an  annual  basis.  The  assessment  is 

Fees paid to external independent auditors

Special auditor for capital increase
At  the  AGM  on  3  May  2018,  BDO  AG  was  reappointed  as 
special  auditors  for  a  three-year  term  of  office.  The  special 
auditors  provide  audit  opinions  in  connection  with  potential 
capital increases independently from the auditors.

Fees paid to external independent auditors
The fees (including expenses) paid to EY are set forth in the table 
below.  In  addition,  EY  received  USD 30.3  million  in  2018 
(USD 29.4  million  in  2017)  for  services  performed  on  behalf  of 
our  investment  funds,  many  of  which  have  independent  fund 
boards or trustees.

Audit  work  includes  all  services  necessary  to  perform  the 
audit  for  the  Group  in  accordance  with  applicable  laws  and 
generally  accepted  auditing  standards,  as  well  as  other 
assurance  services  that  conventionally  only  the  auditor  can 
provide.  These  include  statutory  and  regulatory  audits,  attest 
services and the review of documents to be filed with regulatory 
bodies.  The  additional  services  classified  as  audit  in  2018 
included  several  engagements  for  which  EY  was  mandated  at 
the request of FINMA.

UBS  Group  AG  and  its  subsidiaries  (including  UBS  AG)  paid  the  following  fees  (including  expenses)  to  its  external  independent 
auditors.

USD thousand

Audit

Global audit fees

Additional services classified as audit (services required by law or statute, including work of a non-recurring nature mandated by regulators)
Total audit1

Non-audit

Audit-related fees

of which: assurance and attest services

of which: control and performance reports

of which: consultation concerning financial accounting and reporting standards

Tax fees

31.12.18

31.12.17

 54,716

 16,595

 71,310

 8,711

 5,390

 3,261

 60

 1,212

 53,557

 13,217

 66,774

 12,272

 6,496

 5,132

 645

 1,572

All other fees
Total non-audit1
1 Total audit and non-audit fees amounted to USD 81,770 thousand for UBS Group AG consolidated as of 31 December 2018 (31 December 2017: USD 82,562 thousand), of which USD 56,493 thousand related to 
UBS AG consolidated (31 December 2017: USD 62,137 thousand).

 10,459

 15,788

 1,943

 536

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Audit-related  work  comprises  assurance  and  related  services 
that  are  traditionally  performed  by  the  auditor,  such  as  attest 
services  related  to  financial  reporting,  internal  control  reviews, 
performance  standard  reviews  and  consultation  concerning 
financial accounting and reporting standards.

Tax work involves services performed by professional staff in 
includes  tax  compliance  and  tax 

EY’s  tax  division  and 
consultation with respect to our own affairs.

“Other”  services  are  permitted  services,  which 

include 

technical IT security control reviews and assessments.

Preapproval procedures
To ensure EY’s independence, all services provided by EY have to 
be preapproved by the Audit Committee. A preapproval may be 
granted either for a specific mandate or in the form of a blanket 
preapproval  authorizing  a  limited  and  well-defined  type  and 
amount of services.

The Audit Committee has delegated preapproval authority to 
its  Chairperson,  and  the  Group  Chief  Financial  Officer  and 
Group  Controller  and  Chief  Accounting  Officer  submit  all 
proposals  for  services  by  EY  to  the  Chairperson  of  the  Audit 
Committee for approval, unless there is a blanket preapproval in 
place.  At  each  quarterly  meeting,  the  Audit  Committee  is 
informed  of  the  approvals  granted  by  its  Chairperson  and  of 
services authorized under blanket preapprovals.

Group Internal Audit

Group  Internal  Audit  (GIA)  performs  the  internal  auditing 
function for the Group, and in 2018 operated with an approved 
average  headcount  of  450  full-time  equivalent  employees.  It  is 
an independent and objective function that supports the Group 
in  achieving  its  strategic,  operational,  financial  and  compliance 
objectives,  and 
its  governance 
responsibilities. 

in  discharging 

the  BoD 

GIA independently, objectively and systematically assesses:
– the  effectiveness  of  processes  to  define  strategy  and  risk 
appetite  as  well  as  the  overall  adherence  to  the  approved 
strategy;

– the effectiveness of governance processes; 
– the effectiveness of risk management, including whether risks 

are appropriately identified and managed; 

– the effectiveness of internal controls, specifically whether they 

are commensurate with the risks taken;

– the soundness of the risk and control culture;

– the  effectiveness  and  sustainability  of  remediation  activities, 

originating from any source;

– the  reliability  and  integrity  of  financial  and  operational 
information  (i.e.,  whether  activities  are  properly,  accurately 
and  completely  recorded,  and  the  quality  of  underlying  data 
and models); and

– the effectiveness of processes to comply with legal, regulatory 
and  statutory  requirements  (such  as  the  provisions  of  the 
Articles  of  Association),  as  well  as  with  internal  policies 
(including  the  Organization  Regulations)  and  contracts,  i.e., 
assessing  whether  such  requirements  are  met,  and  the 
adequacy of processes to sustainably meet them.

Audit  reports  that  include  significant  issues  are  provided  to 
the  Group  CEO,  relevant  GEB  members  and  other  responsible 
management.  The  Chairman,  Audit  Committee  and  Risk 
Committee  of  the  BoD  are  also  regularly  informed  of  such 
issues. 

In  addition,  GIA  assures  whether  issues  with  moderate  to 
significant  effect  have  been  successfully  remediated.  This 
responsibility applies to issues identified by all sources: business 
management  (first  line  of  defense),  control  functions  (second 
line of defense), GIA (third line of defense), external auditors and 
regulators.  GIA  also  cooperates  closely  with  risk  control 
functions  and 
legal  advisors  on 
investigations into major control issues.

internal  and  external 

To  maximize  GIA’s  independence  from  management,  the 
Head GIA reports to the Chairman of the BoD and to the Audit 
Committee, which assesses annually whether GIA has sufficient 
resources  to  perform  its  function,  as  well  as  its  independence 
and  performance.  In  the  Audit  Committee’s  assessment,  GIA  is 
sufficiently  resourced  to  fulfill  its  mandate  and  complete  its 
auditing  objectives.  GIA’s  role,  position,  responsibilities  and 
accountability  are  set  out  in  our  Organization  Regulations  and 
the  Charter 
Internal  Audit,  published  at 
www.ubs.com/governance.  The  latter  also  applies  to  UBS  AG’s 
internal  audit  function.  GIA  has  unrestricted  access  to  all 
accounts, books, records, systems, premises and personnel, and 
must be provided with all information and data that it needs to 
fulfill its auditing duties. The Audit Committee may order special 
audits to be conducted, and other BoD members, committees or 
the Group CEO may request such audits in consultation with the 
Audit Committee. 

for  Group 

GIA enhances the efficiency of its work through coordination 

and close cooperation with the external auditors.

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Corporate governance and compensation
Corporate governance

Information policy

We  provide  regular  information  to  our  shareholders  and  to  the 
financial community.

Financial disclosure principles 

Financial reports for UBS Group AG are expected to be 
published as follows

First quarter 2019
Second quarter 2019
Third quarter 2019

25 April 2019
23 July 2019
22 October 2019

The Annual General Meeting of shareholders of UBS 
Group AG will take place as follows

2019
2020

2 May 2019
29 April 2020

We  fully  support  transparency  and  consistent  and  informative 
disclosure. We aim to communicate our strategy and results in a 
manner  that  allows  stakeholders  to  gain  a  good  understanding 
of  how  our  Group  works,  what  our  growth  prospects  are  and 
the  risks  our  businesses  and  our  strategy  entail.  We  assess 
feedback  from  analysts  and  investors  on  a  regular  basis  and, 
where  appropriate,  reflect  this  in  our  disclosures.  To  continue 
achieving  these  goals,  we  apply  the  following  principles  in  our 
financial reporting and disclosure:
– transparency  that  enhances  the  understanding  of  economic 

drivers and builds trust and credibility

– consistency  within  each  reporting  period  and  between 

reporting periods

– simplicity that allows readers to gain a good understanding of 

→ Refer to the corporate calendar at www.ubs.com/investors for 

the performance of our businesses

– relevance  by  focusing  not  only  on  what  is  required  by 
regulation  or  statute  but  also  on  what  is  relevant  to  our 
stakeholders

– best practice that leads to improved standards

Consistent  with  our  financial  reporting  and  disclosure 
principles, we continue to benchmark disclosures in our financial 
reports against recommendations issued by the Financial Stability 
Board’s Enhanced Disclosure Task Force in 2012. We regard the 
improvement of our disclosures as an ongoing commitment.

future financial report publication and other key dates, 

including UBS AG’s financial report publication dates

We  meet  with  institutional  investors  worldwide  throughout 
the  year  and  regularly  hold  results  presentations,  attend  and 
present  at  investor  conferences  and,  from  time  to  time,  host 
investor  days.  When  appropriate,  investor  meetings  are  hosted 
by  senior  management  and  are  attended  by  members  of  our 
Investor  Relations  team.  We  use  various  technologies,  such  as 
webcasting, audio links and cross-location videoconferencing, to 
widen  our  audience  and  maintain  contact  with  shareholders 
globally.

We  make  our  publications  available  to  all  shareholders 
simultaneously  to  provide  them  with  equal  access  to  our 
financial information.

Shareholders  can  download  all  our  financial  publications  at 
www.ubs.com/investors.  Shareholders  may  opt  to  receive  a 
printed  copy  of  our  annual  report  or  our  annual  review,  which 
reflects  on  specific  initiatives  and  achievements  of  the  Group 
and  provides  an  overview  of  the  Group’s  activities  during  the 
year as well as key financial information. 

→ Refer to www.ubs.com/investors for a complete set of 

published reporting documents and a selection of senior 

management industry conference presentations

→ Refer to the “Information sources” section on page 535 of this 

report for more information

→ Refer to “Corporate information” and “Contacts” in the 
introductory part of this report for more information

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Financial reporting policies

We  report  our  Group’s  results  at  the  end  of  every  quarter, 
including  a  breakdown  of  results  by  business  division  and 
disclosures  or  key  developments  relating  to  risk  management 
and  control,  capital,  liquidity  and  funding  management.  Each 
quarter, we publish quarterly financial reports for UBS Group AG 
on the same day as the earnings releases.

UBS  Group  AG’s  and  UBS  AG’s  consolidated  financial 
statements  are  prepared  in  accordance  with  International 
Financial  Reporting  Standards  as  issued  by  the  International 
Accounting Standards Board. 

→ Refer to “Note 1 Summary of significant accounting policies” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section from page 327 

of this report for more information on the basis of accounting

We  are  committed  to  maintaining  the  transparency  of  our 
reported results and to allowing analysts and investors to make 
meaningful  comparisons  with  prior  periods.  If  there  is  a  major 
reorganization  of  our  business  divisions  or  if  changes  to 
accounting  standards  or  interpretations  lead  to  a  material 
change  in  the  Group’s  reported  results,  our  results  are  restated 
for  previous  periods  as  required  by  applicable  accounting 
standards. These restatements show how our results would have 
been  reported  on  the  new  basis  and  provide  clear  explanations 
of all relevant changes.

US disclosure requirements
As  a  foreign  private  issuer,  we  must  file  reports  and  other 
information,  including  certain  financial  reports,  with  the  US 
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the US federal 
securities  laws.  We  file  an  annual  report  on  Form  20-F  and 
furnish  our  quarterly  financial  reports  and  other  material 
information under cover of Form 6-K to the SEC. These reports 
are  available  at  www.ubs.com/investors  and  on  the  SEC’s 
website at www.sec.gov.

An  evaluation  was  carried  out  under  the  supervision  of 
management, including the Group CEO, the Group CFO and the 
Group  Controller  and  Chief  Accounting  Officer,  on  the 
effectiveness  of  our  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  (as 
defined in Rule 13a–15e) under the US Securities Exchange Act 
of  1934.  Based  on  that  evaluation,  the  Group  CEO  and  Group 
CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were 
effective as of 31 December 2018. No significant changes have 
been made to our internal controls or to other factors that could 
significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their 
evaluation.

→ Refer to the “Consolidated financial statements” section from 

page 301 of this report for more information

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249 

 
 
 
 
Advisory vote

Compensation

Dear shareholders,

The Board of Directors and I wish to thank 
you for your support once again at last 
year’s Annual General Meeting and for 
sharing your views on our compensation 
practices over the past year.

Throughout 2018, the BoD Compensation 
Committee continued to oversee the 
compensation activities and ensure that 
reward reflects performance, prudent risk-
taking and supports alignment with our 
shareholders and other stakeholders. I am 
pleased to present our Compensation 
Report for 2018, which provides further 
information about our compensation 
philosophy and approach.

Shareholder engagement
In 2018, we continued our engagement 
with shareholders and other stakeholders to 
listen to their perspectives about our 
compensation philosophy and framework. 
We have considered this valuable feedback 
in the regular review of our compensation 
framework and disclosure approach. We 
concluded that our current framework, 
which has remained broadly unchanged 
since 2012, continues to be best suited for 
our compensation philosophy and aligns 
with the interests of our investors, clients 
and employees.

While the feedback was overall positive, it 
also highlighted opportunities to further 
increase our transparency and to provide 
more clarity on certain aspects of our 
compensation philosophy and framework.

Consequently, we have enhanced our 
Compensation Report by introducing, 
among others, the following sections:
– a new ”at a glance” section with key
financial and compensation figures
providing a clearer perspective on pay
alignment with performance

– a new ”shareholder engagement”

section outlining frequent questions from
stakeholders and our responses
– a new disclosure of the realized vs.
awarded pay for the Group Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) demonstrating
our rigorous deferral approach

– a more transparent description of the

judgment exercised by the Compensation
Committee regarding compensation-
related aspects such as performance
award pool adjustments

– a revised structure and sequence of the

Compensation Report enhancing
readability and transparency

2018 performance
In 2018 we delivered strong financial results 
in overall challenging market conditions, 
demonstrating the soundness of our 
strategic choices and the strength of our 
diversified franchise. 

Pre-tax growth was strong, resulting in an 
increase of 16% in net profit attributable to 
shareholders to USD 4.5 billion (CHF 4.4 
billion), when excluding the effect of the US 
tax law change in the fourth quarter of 
2017. We maintained a strong capital 
position with a CET1 capital ratio of 12.9% 
and a CET1 leverage ratio of 3.8%, and also 
met our 2020 capital requirements one year 
earlier than plan.

Our focus on sustainable performance, 
balancing cost and capital efficiency 
supported increased capital returns to 
investors. Our capital efficiency is reflected 
in an adjusted1 return on tangible equity 
excluding DTAs at 12.9%, and return on 
CET1 capital at 13.1%. 

In 2018, we bought back CHF 750 million of 
UBS shares, exceeding our target by 
CHF 200 million. The BoD intends to 
propose a dividend of CHF 0.70 per share 
for the financial year 2018, an increase of 
8% compared with 2017. 

While UBS continues to be one of the few 
European banks with a share price trading 
around or above tangible book value per 
share, we are as disappointed as our 
shareholders about the absolute share price 
performance. We believe the share price 
movement in 2018 does not reflect our 
overall financial performance and the value 
of our franchise.

At our Investor Update in October, we 
presented our strategy for cost and capital 
efficient growth, along with updated 
financial targets for the Group and business 
divisions. We are confident that we can 
continue to deliver profitable growth via 
cost discipline and leveraging technology to 
drive higher returns and create long-term 
value for our shareholders.

2018 performance award pool 
and expenses
The Compensation Committee considered 
the following primary drivers for pay 
decisions: 
– Overall results for the Group and

business division

– Quality of results (including

developments on and provisions for
litigation, regulatory and similar matters)

– Performance relative to peers
– Affordability
– Competitiveness in pay position

We continue to strongly differentiate 
individual compensation through our pay for 
performance approach. Pay decisions reflect 
performance differences by business and 
geography, as well as consideration for critical 
roles that drive and support both current and 
future sustainable performance.

Based on these considerations, the 
performance award pool for the Group is 
down about 1% at USD 3.1 billion / CHF 3.0 
billion (compared with USD 3.2 billion / 
CHF 3.1 billion in the prior year).

The modest decrease of the performance 
award pool, while reflecting the strong 
performance of the firm in challenging 
market conditions, also demonstrates our 
disciplined approach in managing 
compensation over business cycles without 
compromising our competitive pay position.

After careful consideration the Committee 
has maintained the base salaries for the 
Group Executive Board (GEB) including the 
Group CEO at current levels. These salary 
levels have not been changed since 2011. 

1 Refer to ”Group performance” in the ”Financial and operating performance” section of this report for more information on adjusted results. 

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The GEB performance award pool, including 
the Group CEO, was CHF 73.3 million (for 
reference USD 74.8 million), a reduction of 
1%. As a percentage of the adjusted Group 
profit before tax, the GEB performance award 
pool was 1.2%, well below the cap of 2.5%. 
Reflecting the long-term nature of our 
deferral program, the Group CEO’s realized 
pay was higher for 2018 than for 2017 due 
to the first vesting of the Deferred 
Contingent Capital Plan (awarded in 2012) 
and vesting of deferred shares under the 
Equity Ownership Plan (awarded in 2014 
and earlier).

Culture and behaviors
At UBS, we believe that the right strategy and 
a strong culture drive strong performance. 
The three keys to success – our Pillars, 
Principles and Behaviors – embody the 
foundation of our strategy and culture. They 
define what we stand for both as a firm and 
individually. Six years ago we redefined our 
three keys and we can now say that they are 
well embedded across UBS. They are at the 
core of our bank – for all of us, every day. In a 
fundamental way, they represent our 
philosophy and the culture of the 
organization.

Ann F. Godbehere

Chair of the Compensation

Committee of the Board of 

Directors

Compensation Committee membership
In 2018 Bill Parrett and Reto Francioni stood 
down from the Committee. I want to thank 
them both for their valuable input and 
perspectives that they provided to the 
Committee over the years. Also in 2018 we 
welcomed Julie Richardson and Dieter 
Wemmer to the Committee.

2018 compensation philosophy 
and framework
Our compensation philosophy aligns the 
interests of our investors, clients and 
employees. The consistency of our approach 
(largely unchanged since 2012) continues to 
reinforce our culture of sustainable 
performance, accountability and appropriate 
risk-taking. In addition, it provides clarity in 
compensation discussions with our employees 
as well as with our shareholders.

Variable compensation is earned over the 
performance year and is subject to mandatory 
deferral for many employees. This deferral 
approach creates a strong direct alignment of 
interests between employees and 
stakeholders.

To incentivize sustainable performance 
without inappropriate or excessive risk-taking, 
the Compensation Committee sets 
performance thresholds for deferred awards 
at levels to demonstrate the long-term quality 
of the past year’s performance is sustainable.

If the minimum performance thresholds are 
not achieved, employees are subject to partial 
or full forfeiture. This approach is intended to 
discourage short-term profit making at the 
expense of longer-term performance. 

We believe UBS has one of the most rigorous 
deferral regimes in the industry with a 
deferral period of up to five years, or longer 
for certain regulated employees. Our deferred 
share awards are without upside leverage and 
are directly aligned with share price returns.

The recognition of behaviors and culture is an 
important element of our framework. To 
reinforce the behaviors framework 
established by the BoD and the GEB, we 
reward not only what results were achieved, 
but also how they were achieved. We reward 
doing the right thing; collaborating across the 
bank and speaking up to identify 
opportunities and risks. We penalize instances 
of behavior that do not reflect our values. 

Gender-related initiatives
UBS remains committed to hiring, retaining 
and promoting more women at all levels 
across the firm. The Compensation 
Committee systematically reviews any gender 
pay gap for equivalent roles across the 
workforce. Our policies and practices are 
impartial and equal, and we are committed to 
ensuring that all employees are paid fairly.

In 2018, we continued to develop career 
support, Human Resources processes and 
technology solutions to help better attract, 
develop and retain women at all stages of 
their careers.

Overall, while we are making progress 
towards our aspiration of increasing the ratio 
of women in management roles to one third, 
progress takes time and we must continue 
our focus on seeing more women progress 
into senior roles. 

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Annual General Meeting 2019
At the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 
on 2 May, we will seek your support on the 
following compensation-related items:
–

the maximum aggregate amount of
compensation for the BoD for the period
from 2019 AGM to 2020 AGM
the maximum aggregate amount of fixed
compensation for the GEB for 2020
the aggregate amount of variable
compensation for the GEB for 2018
shareholder endorsement in an advisory
vote for the Compensation Report

–

–

–

Finally, this will be my last report as the 
Committee chair. I advised the board in 
February 2019 that, after 10 years’ service, I 
will retire at the 2019 AGM. It has been my 
privilege to serve in the capacity of chair of 
this Committee and I want to take this 
opportunity to thank our shareholders for 
their valued input and support and to 
recognize the tremendous support I have had 
from management over the years. I wish my 
successor and the other Committee members 
every success in the future.

Ann F. Godbehere
Chair of the Compensation Committee of 
the Board of Directors

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Advisory vote

Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

Performance and compensation at a glance

Financial achievements and strategic highlights

The following highlights the main financial achievements for the 
performance year 2018: 
– delivered  strong  2018  financial  results  in  overall  challenging

market conditions

– Group  profit  before  tax  increased  by  12%  and  net  profit

attributable to shareholders increased by 16%1

– maintained a strong capital position and met the 2020 capital

requirements one year early

– achieved strong return on CET1 capital of 13.1%2
– repurchased  CHF 750  million  of  UBS  shares,  exceeding  the

2018 target of up to CHF 550 million

2018

USD 6,063 million
Adjusted Group profit before tax

Profitability

Capital

12.9%
Adjusted Group RoTE excl. 
DTAs3

USD 4,516 million
Net profit attributable to 
shareholders

12.9%
CET1 capital ratio

79.5%
Adjusted Group cost / 
income ratio

USD 5,991 million
Group profit before tax

3.8%
CET1 leverage ratio

11 Excluding the USD 2,939 million net write-down of deferred tax assets (DTAs) following the enactment of the US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in the fourth quarter of 2017.    2 Net profit / loss attributable to 
shareholders  divided  by  average  CET1  capital.     3  Calculated  as  adjusted  net  profit  /  loss  attributable  to  shareholders  excluding  amortization  and  impairment  of  goodwill  and  intangible  assets  and  deferred  tax 
expense / benefit, such as the net write-down due to the TCJA enacted in the fourth quarter of 2017, divided by average tangible equity attributable to shareholders excluding any DTAs that do not qualify as CET1 
capital.

.

Performance award year-on-year development

– Group performance award pool decreased by 1% compared

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to previous year

– Group CEO performance award of CHF 11.3 million, of which
CHF 2  million  in  cash,  bringing  his  total  compensation  to
CHF 13.8  million  (excluding  benefits  and  contributions  to
retirement  benefit  plans),  a  decrease  of  1%  compared  with
2017

– Group Executive Board (GEB) performance award pool, including

the Group CEO, of CHF 73.3 million, a decrease of 1%

Compensation decision-making approach

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To support sustainable shareholder value creation, our performance award decisions are based on business performance (including absolute 
achievement as well as relative achievement compared with prior year, established performance targets and our peers). When adjusting 
(positively or negatively) the performance award pool, the Compensation Committee considers the following dimensions:

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Pay for performance

Our compensation philosophy is to align the interests of investors and clients with those of our employees, thereby linking pay to 
longer-term sustainable performance.

SSustainable 
shareholder value

PPay delivery 
mechanisms

Strong overall performance with net profit attributable to shareholders of USD 4.5 billion, an increase of 16%1

Increased capital returns to investors with proposed dividend per share up 8% and a buyback of CHF 750 million of UBS shares, exceeding our target by 
CHF 200 million 
Managed operating expenses while investing for future growth

Overall employee pay levels are aligned to pay competitively for comparable performance, while considering our capital position (including dividends and share 
buybacks)

Compensation structure is aligned with strategic priorities and focused on sustainability of results

A significant portion of variable compensation is delivered through a mandatory deferral over a period of five years

Awarded pay is aligned with adjusted pre-tax profit and capital returns to shareholders over multiple years

Realized pay cannot exceed the award granted (other than for market movements and return of the instruments)

CConsistent approach 
and strong governance

Compensation framework is largely unchanged since 2012

Compensation framework approved by shareholders since 2014 (annual advisory vote at AGM)

GEB compensation is governed by a rigorous process under Compensation Committee and BoD oversight

1 Excluding the USD 2,939 million net write-down of DTAs following the enactment of the TCJA in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Aggregate amounts of GEB compensation are subject to shareholder approval (annual binding say-on-pay vote at AGM)

Specific additional pay for performance safeguards are in place for GEB members:

Cap on individual performance awards (performance award for the Group CEO is capped 
at five times his fixed compensation and for the other GEB members at seven times)

Cap on total GEB performance award pool (2.5% of adjusted profit before tax)

Cap on individual cash performance award of USD / CHF 2 million 

Share ownership requirements

GEB compensation pay for performance safeguards

At least 80% of awards are at risk of forfeiture

Six-month notice period in employment contracts

Long-term deferral and no leverage in compensation plans

No hedging strategies allowed

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Advisory vote

Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

Shareholder engagement and say on pay

regarding  our 

UBS  is  committed  to  an  ongoing  dialog  on  developments  and 
trends  in  compensation  and  corporate  governance  matters. 
Through regular interaction with shareholders and other external 
stakeholders,  we  garner  their  perspectives,  questions  and 
compensation  philosophy  and 
concerns 
framework.  This  feedback  is  important  to  us  when  we  review 
our  compensation  framework,  including  related  disclosures,  to 
confirm  that  it  aligns  with  the  interests  of  our  investors  as  well 
as  those  of  our  employees.  We  have  summarized  frequent 
questions  we  received  from  different  stakeholders  and  our 
responses below.

How does the Compensation Committee use its discretion 
to determine the performance award pool?
We enhanced the Compensation Report to better explain how the 
Compensation  Committee  applies  judgment  when  determining 
the  firm’s  overall  performance  award  pool.  The  performance 
award pool funding begins with a direct link to risk-adjusted profit 
as  described  later  in  this  report.  The  Compensation  Committee 
then  applies  discretionary  adjustments  that  reflect  a  range  of 
factors  such  as  capital  returns  to  investors,  risk  profile,  strategic 
initiatives, affordability, market position and trends. Consequently, 
the decision balances consideration of financial performance with 
a  range  of  qualitative  factors  including  discretion  to  consider  the 
quality  of  earnings.  With  regards  to  developments  on  and 
provisions  for  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar  matters,  it  is 
important to distinguish between legacy matters and financial and 
operating  performance  for  the  year.  To  enable  future  growth 
through  disciplined  execution  of  our  strategy  and  creation  of 
sustainable shareholder value, it is essential that pay decisions are 
not  driven  by  the  potential  impact  of  legacy  matters,  which  may 
take  several  years  to  be  resolved.  At  the  same  time,  we  are 
mindful  of  the  potential  costs  of  such  matters,  the  prudent 
management of them and the effect on our share price.

financial  measures  and  goals 

How is the performance of the GEB members measured?
We assess the Group Executive Board (GEB) members’ including 
the  Group  CEO’s  performance  against  a  number  of  financial 
targets and goals related to our Pillars, Principles, and Behaviors. 
reflect  our  strategic 
The 
performance  targets,  which  are  disclosed  in  our  Annual  Report 
2018. To provide further context, we enhanced the performance 
assessment  disclosure  for  the  Group  CEO  and  included  details 
on the weighting of the financial targets as well as three years of 
actual results.

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is  awarded  based  on 

How are share price developments reflected in pay 
decisions?
Compensation 
the  assessment  of 
performance  achievement  while  also  considering  risk  profile, 
capital  returns  to  shareholders,  strategic  initiatives,  affordability 
and  the  competitiveness  of  our  pay  levels  and  approach  as 
described  in  the  “at  a  glance“  section.  We  do  not  consider 
absolute  share  price  performance,  either  positive  or  negative, 
directly  in  our  pay  decisions  as  it  is  not  a  direct  measure  of 
total 
performance.  Nevertheless,  we  do  consider 
shareholder  returns  in  our  decision-making  process.  Additionally, 
we  consider  other  factors  that  evaluate  the  quality  of  the  share 
price, such as that UBS continues to be one of the few European 
banks  with  a  share  price  trading  around  or  above  tangible  book 
value per share.

relative 

Our  mandatory  share-based  deferral  program  creates  direct 
alignment  with  shareholder  returns  and  therefore  many 
employees are directly impacted by the share price. While we are 
disappointed  with  our  share  price  performance,  we  believe  the 
share  price  movement  in  2018  does  not  reflect  the  significant 
progress  made  during  the  year,  nor  the  absolute  financial 
performance.  We  expect  that  ultimately  the  value  of  our 
franchise  and  the  quality  of  our  earnings  will  be  positively 
reflected in our share price. 

How does UBS set minimum performance thresholds for 
their deferred awards?
To  incentivize  sustainable  performance  and  avoid  inappropriate 
or  excessive  risk-taking,  the  Compensation  Committee  sets  for 
selected  populations  of  employees  minimum  performance 
thresholds at levels that demonstrate that the long-term quality 
of  the  past  year’s  performance  is  sustainable.  Our  approach 
reflects a level of performance that is ambitious and at the same 
time sustainable in terms of longer-term performance. 

Each  year,  the  Compensation  Committee  reviews  thresholds 
relative  to  historical  performance,  our  financial  plan  and  our 
ambitions,  and  establishes  vesting  with  minimum  performance 
thresholds  for  our  Equity  Ownership  Plan  (EOP)  awards.  If  the 
minimum  performance  thresholds  are  not  achieved  over  a  multi-
year period, an employee’s award is subject to partial or even full 
forfeiture. 

At  the  time  of  the  award,  several  performance  conditions 
relating  to  the  respective  performance  year  guide  the  level  of 
granted  variable  compensation  components.  We  believe  that 
employees should not have to earn their variable compensation 
twice  through  the  achievement  of  future  performance  targets 
beyond  the  minimum  threshold  level  as  this  may  encourage 
excessive  risk-taking.  Our  approach  is  intended  to  discourage 
longer-term 
short-term  profit  making  at  the  expense  of 
performance. 

Why does UBS use a deferral instead of a long-term 
incentive (LTI) plan?
The Compensation Committee regularly reviews our framework 
to confirm it remains competitive and aligned with stakeholders’ 
interests.  In  our  2018  review,  we  concluded  that  our  approach 
with  a  deferred  annual  performance  award  subject  to  time-
based  vesting  and  minimum  performance  thresholds  for  a 
selected  population 
is  best  suited  for  our  compensation 
philosophy.  We  believe  our  deferral  approach  is  simple  and 
transparent compared with alternatives such as separate annual 
incentives and LTI awards. 

In  our  review  of  alternative  approaches,  including  where 
individuals  would 
receive  additional  payouts  based  on 
achievement of stretch targets, we concluded these approaches 
are neither simple nor transparent. They are often accompanied 
by  additional  leverage  where  multiples  of  the  awards  are 
delivered  for  achieving  these  targets  and  are  granted  to 
employees  at  a  discounted  value.  They  may  also  encourage 
excessive  risk-taking  and  are  often  only  available  to  a  small 
population of employees.

Our compensation framework has no upward leverage, such 
as  multiplier  factors,  and  consequently  does  not  encourage 
excessive  risk-taking  but  supports  sustainable  performance  and 
responsible risk-taking. The same instruments are granted to all 
eligible employees, although stricter performance conditions are 
applied  to  our  more  senior  employees.  This  approach  has 
allowed  us  to  attract,  retain  and 
incentivize  a  talented 
workforce.

How does UBS set the maximum aggregate amount of 
fixed compensation for the GEB members?
We set the maximum aggregate amount of fixed compensation 
or budget to support the total fixed pay for each individual GEB 
member. Each GEB member receives a fixed base salary, which is 
reviewed annually by the Compensation Committee. The Group 
CEO’s annual base salary for 2018 was CHF 2.5 million and has 
remained  unchanged  since  his  appointment  in  2011.  The  other 
GEB members received a base salary of CHF 1.5 million (or local 
currency equivalent), also unchanged since 2011. Relative to our 
competitors  for  equivalent  roles,  we  believe  this  level  is 
appropriate.  A  few  GEB  members  are  considered  Material  Risk 
Takers (MRTs) for UK / European entities or Senior Management 
Functions  (SMFs)  and  receive  role-based  allowances  in  addition 
to  their  base  salary  as  part  of  their  fixed  compensation.  The 
budget also includes benefits in line with local practices for other 
employees.  Finally,  as  the  budget  is  a  maximum  spend,  we 
include  a  reserve  to  consider  potential  future  changes  in  GEB 
composition or role changes, and potential additional role-based 
allowances.

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Advisory vote

Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

Say-on-pay votes at the AGM

Approved compensation

For the performance year 2018, at the 2017 AGM, shareholders 
approved a maximum aggregate fixed compensation amount of 
CHF 31,500,000  for  the  members  of  the  GEB,  including  base 
standard 
salaries  and 
contribution  to  retirement  benefit  plans,  other  benefits  and  a 
buffer.  The  aggregate  fixed  compensation  paid  in  2018  to  the 
GEB members did not exceed the approved amount for 2018. 

role-based  allowances,  estimated 

→ Refer to “2018 total compensation for the GEB members” in the 

“Compensation for the Group CEO and the other GEB members” 

section of this report

In line with the Swiss Ordinance against Excessive Compensation 
in  Listed  Stock  Corporations,  we  seek  binding  shareholder 
approval  for  the  aggregate  compensation  for  the  GEB  and  for 
the  BoD.  The  BoD  believes  that  prospective  approval  for  the 
fixed  remuneration  for  the  BoD  and  the  GEB  provides  the  firm 
and its governing bodies with the certainty necessary to operate 
effectively.  Furthermore,  retrospective  approval  for  the  GEB’s 
variable compensation awards aligns total compensation for the 
GEB  to  performance  and  contribution,  and  to  developments  in 
the marketplace and across peers. 

The  combination  of  the  binding  votes  on  compensation  and 
the  advisory  vote  on  the  compensation  framework  reflects  our 
commitment to our shareholders having their say on pay.

→ Refer to “Provisions of the Articles of Association related to 

compensation” in the “Supplemental information” section of 

this report for more information

Say on pay – compensation-related votes at the 2018 AGM

2018 AGM say-on-pay voting schemes

2018 AGM actual shareholder votes

Binding vote on GEB variable compensation

Shareholders approved CHF 74,150,000 for the financial year 20171, 2, 3

Binding vote on GEB fixed compensation

Shareholders approved CHF 31,500,000 for the financial year 20193

Binding vote on BoD remuneration

Shareholders approved CHF 14,500,000 for the period from the 2018 AGM to the 2019 AGM1, 2, 4

Advisory vote on compensation report

Shareholders approved the UBS Group AG Compensation Report 2017 in an advisory vote

Vote “for”

82.6%

84.8%

86.1%

81.4%

1 Local currencies are translated into Swiss francs at the exchange rates stated in “Note 34 Currency translation rates” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of our Annual Report 2017.   2 Excludes the 
portion related to the legally required employer’s social security contributions.   3 Thirteen GEB members were in office on 31 December 2018 including two new GEB members appointed on 1 October 2018 and one 
on 1 November 2018; two GEB members stepped down on 31 December 2017 and 30 September 2018, respectively; and twelve GEB members were in office on 31 December 2017.   4 Twelve BoD members were in 
office on 31 December 2018.

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Compensation-related proposals for 2019

At the 2019 AGM, we will ask our shareholders to vote on the 
variable  compensation  for  the  GEB  for  2018,  the  fixed 
compensation  for  the  GEB  for  2020  and  the  compensation  for 
the BoD from the 2019 AGM to the 2020 AGM. In addition, we 
will  also  ask  our  shareholders  for  an  advisory  vote  on  our 
Compensation  Report,  which  describes  our  compensation 

framework,  governance  and  policy.  Both  the  advisory  vote  on 
our compensation policy and the binding votes on compensation 
reflect  our  commitment  to  transparent  say  on  pay  for  our 
shareholders.  The  table  below  outlines  our  compensation 
proposals  and  includes  supporting  rationales  that  we  intend  to 
submit  to  the  2019  AGM  for  binding  votes  (in  line  with  the 
Swiss Ordinance against Excessive Compensation in Listed Stock 
Corporations and our Articles of Association).

Compensation-related proposals for binding votes at the 2019 AGM 

Item

GEB variable 
compensation

Proposal

Rationale

The Board of Directors proposes an aggregate amount of 
variable compensation of CHF 73,300,000 for the members 
of the GEB for the financial year 2018.

GEB fixed 
compensation

The Board of Directors proposes a maximum aggregate 
amount of fixed compensation of CHF 33,000,000 for the 
members of the GEB for the financial year 2020.

The proposed amount reflects a decrease of 1% compared with the prior year. This modest 
decrease is in line with the decrease in the overall performance award pool of the firm and 
demonstrates our disciplined approach in managing GEB compensation over business cycles 
without compromising our competitive pay position. The proposed amount further reflects the 
GEB members’ achievements in delivering sustainable performance, maintaining a strong 
capital position and increasing payouts to shareholders in a year with challenging market 
conditions.

The proposal to increase the budget by CHF 1,500,000 reflects the expanded GEB following 
the new appointments in 2018. The base salaries for the Group CEO and other GEB members 
have remained at the same level since 2011. The requested increase amount is aligned with 
the base salary for one GEB member, resulting in a reduction of the reserve amount while 
maintaining flexibility in light of evolving EU regulation, Brexit and competitive considerations 
for a potential role-based allowance.

1 

3

2

4 

BoD compensation

The Board of Directors proposes a maximum aggregate 
amount of compensation of CHF 14,500,000 for the 
members of the Board of Directors for the period from the 
2019 AGM to the 2020 AGM.

The proposed amount is unchanged compared to the previous 2018 / 19 period, reflecting the 
stable number of BoD members. The amount includes the Chairman’s compensation, which 
has remained unchanged since 2015, as well as fees paid to the independent BoD members. 
The fixed base fees are unchanged from the 2018 / 19 period and have been broadly flat since 
1998.

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Compensation

Compensation philosophy and framework

Our compensation philosophy

Total Reward Principles 

Our  compensation  philosophy  is  to  align  the  interests  of  our 
investors  with  those  of  our  clients  and  employees,  building  on 
our three keys to success – our Pillars, Principles and Behaviors. 
Our Total Reward Principles establish a framework that balances 
sustainable performance and prudent risk-taking with a focus on 
conduct and sound risk management practices. 

Our  compensation  structure  is  aligned  with  our  strategic 
priorities. It aligns the interests of our stakeholders with those of 

Total Reward Principles

our  employees  and  encourages  our  employees  to  focus  on  our 
clients,  create  sustainable  value  and  achieve  the  highest 
standards of performance. Moreover, we reward behaviors that 
help  build  and  protect  the  firm’s  reputation  –  specifically 
integrity,  collaboration  and  challenge.  We  strive  for  excellence 
and 
everything  we  do. 
Compensation  for  each  employee  is  based  on  individual,  team, 
business division and Group performance, within the context of 
the markets in which we operate.

sustainable  performance 

in 

Our Total Reward Principles apply to all employees globally. They may vary in certain locations according to local legal requirements 
and regulations. The table below provides a summary of our Total Reward Principles. 

Attract and retain a diverse, talented workforce

We provide employees with pay that is appropriately balanced between fixed and variable elements, competitive in the 
market and paid out over an appropriate period 

Foster effective individual performance management and 
communication

Thorough evaluation of individual performance and adherence to our Behaviors, combined with effective 
communication, ensures there is a direct connection between achievement of business objectives and compensation 
across the firm

Align reward with sustainable performance

We embrace a culture of integration and collaboration within the firm. Our approach to compensation fosters 
engagement among employees and serves to align their long-term interests with those of clients and stakeholders

Support appropriate and controlled risk-taking

Compensation is structured such that employees behave in a manner consistent with the firm’s risk framework and 
tolerance, thereby protecting our capital and reputation, and enhancing the quality of our financial results, in line with 
what our stakeholders expect from us

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Our Total Reward approach

At UBS, we apply a holistic approach to compensation. Our Total 
Reward  approach  consists  of  fixed  compensation  (base  salary 
and  role-based  allowances,  if  applicable),  performance  awards 
(cash  performance  award  and,  for  employees  with  total 
compensation exceeding USD / CHF 300,000, Equity Ownership 
Plan  and  Deferred  Contingent  Capital  Plan  awards),  pension 
contribution  and  benefits.  Performance  awards,  where 
applicable,  are  determined  based  on  a  number  of  factors, 
individual 
including  Group,  business  division, 
performance,  and  awarded 
local 
employment conditions and at the discretion of the firm.

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Our Total Reward is structured to support sustainable results. 
A substantial portion of our performance award is deferred and 
vests over a period of five years, or longer for certain regulated 
employees.  This  deferral  approach  supports  alignment  of 
employee  and  investor  interests,  our  capital  base  and  the 
creation of sustainable shareholder value.

Illustrative overview

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The performance award process consists of pool funding determination, allocation and delivery and, if applicable, deferral to align 
reward  with  sustainable  performance  as  outlined  in  the  chart  below.  This  process  also  includes  additional  specific  pay  for 
performance safeguards for our Group Executive Board (GEB) members. 

Performance award

Pool funding determination

Allocation

Delivery and deferral

Performance award pool is determined by 
considering risk-adjusted and sustainable 
performance, including:

Performance awards are allocated to employees 
based on Group, business division, team and 
individual performance recognizing what was 
achieved and how it was achieved, including:

Performance awards are delivered through 
a deferral to align employee interests with investor 
interests:

–  Overall performance including quality of earnings and 

capital strength
– Returns to investors
– Risk profile and adjustments
– Progress on strategic initiatives
– Affordability
– Market competitiveness / position

– Client focus
– Financial results and capital management
– Risk management
– People and talent development
– Pillars, Principles and Behaviors

–  Substantial amounts of performance awards are deferred 
– At least 50% deferred for Key Risk Takers
–  Long-term deferral of up to five years, or longer for certain 

regulated employees

– Shareholder- and debt holder-aligned vehicles
– No leverage in compensation plans

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Additional GEB pay-for-performance safeguards:

–  Cap on individual performance awards and total 

GEB performance award pool

–  Allocations based on a performance assessment 

 considering financial targets and goals that includes 
Group / business division and / or region per formance 
including our Pillars,  Principles and Behaviors
–  Performance assessment includes evaluation by 

a control function

– At least 80% of awards are at risk of forfeiture
– Cap on cash performance award
– Share ownership requirements
– Six-month notice period in employment contracts
– No hedging strategies allowed
– Binding votes on aggregate GEB compensation
– Advisory vote on the Compensation Report

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Compensation

Compensation framework for GEB members

The graph below illustrates the compensation elements, pay mix and pay for performance safeguards for GEB members. 

2018 compensation framework for GEB members (illustrative example)

Up to 20% of the annual performance award is paid in the form of cash and at least 80% will be deferred over a period of five 
years1, with at least 50% granted under the EOP and the remaining 30% under the DCCP. 

Payout of performance award¹

Key features

Pay for performance and safeguards

Notional additional tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments

30% of the performance award is granted under the 
Deferred Contingent Capital Plan (DCCP). The award 
vests after five years, subject to write-down if a trigger or 
viabi lity event occurs. The award is subject to 20% 
forfeiture for each financial year if UBS does not achieve an 
adjusted Group profit before tax

Our compensation framework is designed to pay for 
performance. A performance award is based on the 
individual’s performance assessment against a number of 
fi nancial targets and goals related to Pillars, Principles and 
Behaviors measures

At least 80% of the performance award is at risk 
of forfeiture

30%

Notional interest payments will be made annually, where 
regulation permits, subject to review and confirmation 
by the firm

Compensation plan forfeiture provisions enable the fi rm to 
reduce the unvested deferred portion if the compensation 
plans’ relevant performance conditions are not met

The award is subject to continued employment and 
harmful acts provisions

Notional shares

16%

At least 50% of the performance award is granted under 
the Equity Ownership Plan (EOP). The award vests in equal 
installments after years 3, 4 and 5, subject to both Group 
and business division performance. Up to 100% of 
the installment due to vest may be forfeited

Dividend equivalents, where regulation permits, are subject 
to the same terms as the underlying EOP award

17%

The award is subject to continued employment and 
harmful acts provisions

17%

Up to 20% of the performance award is paid out in cash2, 
subject to a cash cap of USD / CHF 2 million. Any amount 
above the cash cap is granted under the EOP

Our compensation framework contains a number of features 
supporting appropriate risk management with safeguards 
to discourage inappropriate risk-taking:
–  potential realized pay cannot exceed the award granted 

(other than for market movements and returns); no upward 
leverage, such as multiplier factors. The final deferred 
 payout can be forfeited up to 100% in cases where perfor-
mance conditions are not met or harmful acts provisions 
apply

–  a mix of shorter-term and longer-term performance 

awards with a focus on deferral

–  a cap on the total GEB performance award pool of 2.5% 

of adjusted Group profit before tax

–  individual caps on the proportion of fixed to variable pay 

for the Group CEO and other GEB members 

–  six-month notice period included in the employment con-

tracts 

–  an evaluation of each GEB member’s risk control 

effectiveness and adherence to risk-related policies 
and guidelines as part of their individual qualitative 
assessment

–  provisions that enable the firm to trigger forfeiture of 
some, or all, of the unvested deferred performance 
award if an employee commits certain harmful acts or if 
the employment is terminated for cause

DCCP

30%

EOP

at 
least
50%

20%

Cash

up to
20%

Base
salary3

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Share
retention

1

1,000,000 UBS shares for the Group CEO
500,000 UBS shares for other GEB members

GEB members are required to hold a certain number 
of UBS shares as long as they are in office 
This holding has to be built up within a maximum of 
five years from the date of their appointment to the GEB

1 Senior Management Functions have extended deferral periods, with the deferred performance awards vesting in equal installments annually between years 3 and 7. Material Risk Takers (MRTs) have an additional 
12-month blocking period on their awards post vest.   2 UK MRTs receive 50% in the form of blocked shares.    3 May include role-based allowances in line with market practice in response to regulatory requirements.

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To align GEB members’ interests with those of our shareholders 
and  to  demonstrate  commitment  to  the  firm,  we  require  the 
Group  CEO  and  the  other  GEB  members  to  hold  a  substantial 
number  of  UBS  shares.  GEB  members  must  build  up  their 
minimum shareholding within five years from their appointment 
and retain it throughout their tenure. The total number of UBS 
shares held by a GEB member consists of any vested or unvested 
shares and any privately held shares. GEB members may not sell 
any  UBS  shares  before  they  reach  the  minimum  ownership 
thresholds mentioned below. At the end of 2018, GEB members 
met  their  share  ownership  requirements,  except  for  those 

Share ownership requirements

appointed  during  2016  and  2018,  who  need  to  build  up  and 
meet  the  required  share  ownership  level  by  2021  and  2023, 
respectively.

that  are  subject 

Other  employees  have  no  binding 

share  ownership 
requirements.  However,  employees 
to 
mandatory  deferral  for  their  performance  award,  receive  a 
significant  portion  of  pay  in  shares.  In  addition,  through  our 
employee share purchase program, employees below the rank of 
Managing Director may voluntarily defer a portion of their salary 
and  /  or  performance  award  for  the  purchase  of  UBS  shares. 
Further,  many  of  our  employees  choose  to  retain  shares  after 
they are vested and free of restrictions.

Group CEO

min. 1,000,000 shares

Other GEB members

min.    500,000 shares

Must be built up within five years from their appointment and retained throughout 
their tenure.

Caps on the GEB performance award pool

Benchmarking for the Group CEO and other GEB members

The  size  of  the  GEB  performance  award  pool  may  not  exceed 
2.5%  of  the  adjusted  Group  profit  before  tax.  This  limits  the 
overall GEB compensation based on the firm’s profitability.

For 2018, the Group’s adjusted profit before tax was USD 6.1 
billion and the total GEB performance award pool was USD 74.8 
million.  The  performance  award  pool  as  a  percentage  of 
adjusted Group profit before tax was 1.2%, which is well below 
the cap of 2.5%.

In  line  with  the  individual  compensation  caps  on  the 
proportion  of  fixed  pay  to  variable  pay  for  all  GEB  members 
(introduced  in  2013),  the  Group  CEO’s  performance  award  is 
capped  at  five  times  his  fixed  compensation.  Performance 
awards  of  other  GEB  members  are  capped  at  seven  times  their 
fixed  compensation  (or  two  times  for  GEB  members  who  are 
also Material Risk Takers (MRTs)). For 2018, performance awards 
for  GEB  members  and  the  Group  CEO  were,  on  average,  3.2 
times 
(excluding  benefits  and 
contributions to retirement benefit plans).

fixed  compensation 

their 

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2

2

3 

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GEB employment contracts

The employment contracts of the GEB members do not include 
severance terms, sometimes referred to as golden parachutes, or 
supplementary  pension  plan  contributions.  All  employment 
contracts for GEB members are subject to a notice period of six 
months.  A  GEB  member  leaving  the  firm  before  the  end  of  a 
performance  year  may  be  considered  for  a  performance  award 
during  that  performance  year  in  line  with  the  approach 
described in this report. Such awards are subject to approval of 
the BoD, which may decide not to grant any awards.

→ Refer to the “Compensation for the Group CEO and the other 

GEB members” section of this report for more information on 

performance assessment

When  recommending  performance  awards  for  the  Group  CEO 
and  the  other  GEB  members,  the  Compensation  Committee 
reviews the respective total compensation for each role against a 
financial  industry  peer  group  selected  for  the  comparability  of 
their  size,  business  mix,  geographic  presence  and  the  extent  to 
which  they  compete  with  us  for  talent.  The  Compensation 
Committee  also  considers  our  peers’  strategies,  practices,  pay 
levels  and  regulatory  environment,  and  may  periodically 
reference other firms’ pay levels or pay practices, including both 
financial and non-financial sector peers. The total compensation 
for  a  GEB  member’s  specific  role  considers  the  compensation 
paid  by  our  peers  for  a  comparable  role  and  performance.  The 
Compensation Committee periodically reviews and approves the 
peer group for executive compensation.

The table below presents the composition of our peer group 
for  2018,  which  has  been  reviewed  and  approved  by  the 
Compensation Committee for the performance year 2018: 

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Julius Baer

Morgan Stanley

Standard Chartered

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Compensation

Compensation framework for employees other than GEB members

The graph below provides an overview of the compensation elements, pay mix and specific pay for performance safeguards for our 
employees other than GEB members, except where otherwise noted in this section. 

2018 compensation framework for employees other than GEB members (illustrative example)

A mandatory deferral framework applies to employees that receive performance awards with total compensation in excess of USD / 
CHF  300,000.  A  significant  portion  of  the  performance  award  is  deferred  over  a  period  of  five  years,  with  at  least  60%  of  the 
deferred performance award granted under the EOP and up to 40% under the DCCP1, 2. 

Payout of performance award¹,²

Key features

Pay for performance and safeguards

Notional additional tier 1 (AT1) instruments

Not more than 40% of the deferred performance award 
is granted under the DCCP. The award vests in year 5, 
subject to forteiture if a capital ratio trigger or viability 
event occurs

40%

Notional interest payments will be made annually, where 
regulation permits, subject to review and confirmation by 
the firm

The award is subject to continued employment and 
harmful acts provisions

Notional shares5

At least 60% of the deferred performance award is 
granted under the Equity Ownership Plan (EOP). 
The award vests in equal installments after the years 
2 and 3, subject to continued employment and 
harmful acts provsions  

Awards granted to GMDs, KRTs (including Highly Paid 
Employees) and SMFs are also subject to forteiture if 
Group and respective business division performance 
conditions over the performance period are not met6

Dividend equivalents, where regulation permits, are 
subject to the same terms as the underlying EOP award

Mandatory deferral framework applies to employees with 
total compensation in excess of USD  / CHF 300,000

Cash incentive is graduated, based on the relevant 
deferral mix. Higher performance awards result in a
higher deferral rate. Any amount above the cash cap is 
granted under the EOP

Our compensation framework is designed to pay for 
performance. A performance award is based on the 
individual’s performance assessment against a number 
of fi nancial targets and goals related to Pillars, Principles 
and Behaviors

At least 60% of the deferred performance award is at 
risk of forfeiture

Compensation plan forfeiture provisions enable the 
fi rm to reduce the unvested deferred portion if the 
compensation plans’ relevant performance conditions 
are not met

Our compensation framework contains a number of 
 features supporting appropriate risk management with 
safeguards to discourage inappropriate risk-taking:

–  potential realized pay cannot exceed the award granted 
(other than for market movements and returns); no 
 upward leverage, such as multiplier factors. The final 
 deferred payout can be forfeited up to 100% in cases 
where performance conditions are not met or harmful 
acts provisions apply

–  a mix of shorter-term and longer-term  performance 

awards with a focus on deferral

–  provisions that enable the firm to trigger forfeiture of 

some, or all, of the unvested deferred performance award 
if an employee commits certain harmful acts, or if the 
employment is terminated for cause

30%

30%

DCCP3

up to 
40%

EOP3 

at 
least 
60%

Cash

Base
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2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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employees, such as UK SMFs or MRTs, are subject to additional requirements (e.g., more stringent deferral requirements, additional blocking periods).    3 Graduated, based on updated 2018/19 deferral mix.    4 May 
include role-based allowances in line with market practice in response to regulatory requirements.     5 Notional funds for Asset Management employees.     6 Includes Asset Management employees who are Group 
Managing Directors (GMDs) or Key Risk Takers (KRTs) including Highly Paid Employees.

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Compensation for US financial advisors in Global Wealth 
Management 

We generally consider market practice in our pay decisions and 
framework.  Our  market  review  reflects  a  number  of  factors, 
including  the  comparability  of  the  business  division,  location, 
scope and the diversity of our businesses. For certain businesses 
or  roles,  we  may  take  into  account  practices  at  other  major 
international  banks,  other  large  Swiss  private  banks,  private 
equity firms, hedge funds and non-financial firms. Furthermore, 
we  also  benchmark  employee  compensation  internally  for 
comparable  roles  within  and  across  business  divisions  and 
locations. 

Employee share purchase program

The Equity Plus Plan is our employee share purchase program. It 
allows  employees  below  the  rank  of  Managing  Director  to 
voluntarily  defer  up  to  30%  of  their  base  salary  and  /  or  up  to 
35%  of  their  performance  award  (up  to  USD  /  CHF 20,000 
annually) for the purchase of UBS shares. Eligible employees may 
buy UBS shares at market price and receive one additional share 
for  every  three  shares  purchased  through  the  program.  The 
additional shares vest after a maximum of three years, provided 
the employee remains employed with the firm and has retained 
the purchased shares throughout the holding period.

→ Refer to “Note 30 Employee benefits: variable compensation” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information

In  line  with  market  practice  for  US  wealth  management 
businesses, the compensation for US financial advisors in Global 
Wealth  Management  is  comprised  of  production  payout  and 
deferred  compensation  awards.  Production  payout,  paid 
monthly,  is  primarily  based  on  compensable  revenue.  Financial 
advisors  may  also  qualify  for  deferred  compensation  awards, 
which  generally  vest  over  a  six-year  period.  The  awards  are 
based on strategic performance measures, including production, 
length of service with the firm and net new business. Production 
payout  rates  and  deferred  compensation  awards  may  be 
reduced  for,  among  other  things,  errors,  negligence  or 
carelessness,  or  a  failure  to  comply  with  the  firm’s  rules, 
standards,  practices  and  policies  or  applicable 
laws  and 
regulations.

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Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

Compensation elements

Overall,  we  look  across  all  elements  of  pay  when  making  our 
decisions  on  total  compensation.  We  regularly  review  our 
principles  and  compensation  framework  to  remain  competitive 
and  aligned  with  stakeholders.  For  2018,  we  made  no  material 
changes  to  our  overall  framework.  We  will  continue  to  review 
our  approach  to  salaries  and  performance  awards  in  light  of 
market  developments,  affordability,  our  performance  and  our 
commitment  to  deliver  sustainable  returns  to  our  shareholders. 
Our  policies  and  practices  are  impartial  and  equal,  and  we  are 
committed to ensuring that all employees are paid fairly. 

At  the  Annual  General  Meeting,  shareholders  are  asked  to 
approve the maximum aggregate amount of fixed compensation 
for the members of the GEB for the following financial year. The 
amount requested includes a reserve to consider potential future 
changes  in  GEB  composition  or  role  changes,  and  potential 
additional role-based allowances. 

→ Refer to the “Supplemental information” section of this report 

for more information on MRTs and Senior Management 

Functions (SMFs)

→ Refer to the “Shareholder engagement and say on pay” section 

of this report for more information on the shareholders’ vote 

Base salary and role-based allowance

on the GEB compensation

Employees’  fixed  compensation  (e.g.,  base  salary)  reflects  their 
level  of  skill,  role  and  experience,  as  well  as  local  market 
practice.  Base  salaries  are  usually  paid  monthly  or  fortnightly  in 
line  with  local  market  practice.  We  offer  our  employees 
competitive  base  salaries  that  reflect  the  location,  function  and 
role.  Salary  increases  generally  consider  promotions,  skill  set, 
performance and overall responsibility. 

Each  GEB  member  receives  a  fixed  base  salary,  which  is 
reviewed annually by the Compensation Committee. The Group 
CEO’s annual base salary for 2018 was CHF 2.5 million and has 
remained  unchanged  since  his  appointment  in  2011.  The  other 
GEB members received a base salary of CHF 1.5 million (or local 
currency equivalent), also unchanged since 2011. 

In  addition  to  a  base  salary  and  as  part  of  fixed 
compensation,  some  employees  may  receive  a  role-based 
allowance. This allowance represents a shift in the compensation 
mix  between  fixed  and  variable  compensation  and  not  an 
increase in total compensation. It reflects the market value of a 
specific  role  and  is  fixed,  non-forfeitable  compensation.  Unlike 
salary,  a  role-based  allowance  is  paid  only  as  long  as  the 
employee  is  in  a  specific  role.  Similar  to  previous  years,  2018 
role-based  allowances  consisted  of  a  cash  portion  and,  where 
applicable, a blocked UBS share award. 

A  few  GEB  members  are  considered  Material  Risk  Takers 
(MRTs) for UK / European entities due to their impact on those 
entities,  regardless  of  personal  domicile.  In  addition  to  base 
salary, 
fixed 
compensation. 

role-based  allowances  are  part  of 

their 

Pensions and benefits

For  all  employees,  we  offer  certain  benefits  such  as  health 
insurance  and 
retirement  benefits.  These  benefits  vary 
depending  on  the  employee’s  location  and  are  intended  to  be 
competitive in each of the markets in which we operate. Pension 
contributions  and  pension  plans  also  vary  across  locations  and 
countries  in  accordance  with  local  requirements  and  market 
practice.  However,  pension  plan  rules  in  any  one  location  are 
generally the same for all employees, including management.

For  GEB  members,  pension  contributions  and  benefits  are  in 
line  with  local  practices  for  other  employees.  No  enhanced  or 
supplementary pension contributions exist for the GEB.

Performance award

Most  of  our  employees  are  eligible  for  an  annual  performance 
award.  The  level  of  the  award,  where  applicable,  generally 
depends  on  the  firm’s  overall  performance,  the  employee’s 
business  division,  team  and 
individual  performance,  and 
behavior,  reflecting  their  overall  contribution  to  the  firm’s 
results. 

In  addition  to  the  firm’s  Pillars  and  Principles,  Behaviors 
related  to  integrity,  collaboration  and  challenge  are  part  of  the 
performance management approach. Therefore, when assessing 
performance, we take into account not only what was achieved, 
but also how those results were achieved.

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philosophy 

To  reinforce  our  culture,  risk  management  approach  and 
emphasis  on  sustainable  performance,  we  deliver  part  of  our 
annual  variable  compensation  through  a  deferral.  We  believe 
our  approach  with  a  single  incentive  decision  and  a  deferral  is 
simple  and  transparent,  and  is  best  suited  to  implementing  our 
compensation 
sustainable 
performance.  This  aligns  our  employees’  and  stakeholders’ 
interests  and  appropriately  links  compensation  to  longer-term 
sustainable  performance.  Deferred  compensation  is  delivered 
through  two  plans:  (i)  the  Equity  Ownership  Plan  (EOP),  which 
primarily  aligns  employee 
those  of  our 
shareholders,  and  (ii)  the  Deferred  Contingent  Capital  Plan 
(DCCP),  which  aligns  employee  interest  with  the  interests  of 
debt holders. 

interest  with 

delivering 

and 

The  potential  realized  pay  cannot  exceed  the  award  granted 
other  than  for  market  movements  and  returns  of  the 
instruments. Therefore, our compensation plans have no upward 
leverage,  such  as  multiplier  factors,  and  consequently  do  not 
encourage excessive risk-taking. We believe our deferral regime 
has  one  of  the  longest  vesting  periods  in  the  industry.  The 
average  deferral  period  is  4.4  years  for  GEB  members  and  3.5 
years for employees below GEB level. 

To  further  promote  sustainable  performance,  our  deferred 
compensation  components  include  malus  conditions.  These 
enable  the  firm  to  forfeit  unvested  deferred  awards  under 
certain circumstances, including performance and harmful acts. 

/  notional 

Additionally,  deferred  awards  granted  to  our  most  senior 
employees and to Highly Paid Employees (employees with a total 
compensation  exceeding  USD  /  CHF 2.5  million)  are  subject  to 
performance  conditions.  Under  the  EOP  and  DCCP,  employees 
who  are  not  Material  Risk  Takers  (MRTs)  may  receive  annual 
dividend  equivalents 
interest  payments.  From 
performance year 2017, European Banking Authority guidelines 
no longer permit MRTs to receive dividend or interest payments 
on  instruments  awarded  as  deferred  variable  remuneration. 
Where dividend payments are not permitted, the grant price of 
the  EOP  award  is  adjusted  for  the  expected  dividend  yield  over 
the  vesting  period  to  reflect  the  fair  value  of  the  non-dividend 
bearing  award.  Similarly,  where  interest  payments  are  not 
permitted, the DCCP award reflects the fair value of the granted 
non-interest bearing award.

regulated  employees.  Of 

For  employees  other  than  GEB  members,  a  portion  of 
performance  awards  above  a  total  compensation  of  USD  / 
CHF 300,000  is  deferred  in  UBS  notional  shares  and  /  or  UBS 
notional  instruments  over  a  period  of  five  years,  or  longer  for 
certain 
the  deferred  annual 
performance  award,  at  least  60%  is  deferred  in  UBS  notional 
shares  under  the  EOP  and  up  to  40%  in  notional  capital 
instruments  under  the  DCCP.  Asset  Management  employees  in 
investment  areas  continue  to  receive  at  least  75%  of  their 
deferred  performance  awards  in  notional  funds  under  the  EOP 
and up to 25% under the DCCP. From performance year 2018, 
Asset  Management  employees  in  non-investment  areas  will 
receive  at  least  50%  of  their  deferral  in  notional  funds  plus  at 
least 25% in notional UBS shares under the EOP, and up to 25% 
under  the  DCCP.  This  aligns  Asset  Management  employee 
compensation  more  closely  with  industry  standards  and  also 
aligns the non-investment areas to Group performance.

The deferred amount increases at higher marginal rates in line 
with  the  value  of  the  performance  award.  The  portion  of  the 
performance  award  paid  out  in  cash  is  capped  at  USD  /  CHF 2 
million (or the equivalent in other currencies). Amounts in excess 
of  the  cash  cap  are  deferred  in  notional  shares  under  the  EOP. 
The effective deferral rate therefore depends on the amount of 
the performance award and the amount of total compensation.

For  each  GEB  member,  at  least  80%  of  the  performance 
award is deferred, while a maximum of 20% can be paid out in 
cash, which is capped to defer a higher portion and thus further 
aligns  GEB  members’  and  shareholders’  interests.  For  the 
performance  year  2018,  a  minimum  of  50%  of  the  overall 
performance  award  is  granted  under  the  EOP,  which  vests  in 
three  equal  installments  in  years  3  to  5,  provided  that 
performance  conditions  are  met.  The  remaining  30%  of  the 
overall  performance  award  is  granted  under  the  DCCP.  For  the 
GEB  member  whose  role  was  considered  in  2018  a  UK  Senior 
Management  Function  (SMF),  additional  provisions  applied  that 
are  described  under  “UK  Senior  Managers  and  Certification 
Regime”  in  the  “Supplemental  information“  section  of  this 
report.

→ Refer to the “Performance conditions for EOP awards granted in 

2019“ section of this report for more information on 

performance conditions

→ Refer to “Note 30 Employee benefits: variable compensation” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information

→ Refer to the “Supplemental information” section of this report 

for more information on MRTs and SMFs

→ Refer to “Vesting of outstanding awards granted in prior years 

subject to performance conditions” in the “Supplemental 

information” section of this report for more information

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performance  threshold  of  8%,  the  EOP  award  will  vest  in  full, 
provided  that  the  relevant  business  division  performance 
condition has also been met. If the Group performance measure 
is  0%  or  negative,  the  installment  will  be  fully  forfeited 
regardless  of  any  business  division’s  individual  performance.  If 
the Group performance measure is between  0%  and  8%,  the 
award  will  vest  on  a  linear  basis  at  0–100%,  again  provided 
that the relevant business division performance condition is met. 
The secondary measure to determine vesting of EOP awards is 
business division adjusted RoAE. If the business division adjusted 
RoAE  performance  threshold  (refer  to  the  table  on  the  next 
page)  is  met,  the  EOP  award  will  vest  in  accordance  with  the 
achievement  of  the  Group  performance.  However,  if  the 
business  division  adjusted  RoAE  is  0%  or  below,  the  respective 
awards  of  employees  in  this  business  division  are  subject  to 
complete  forfeiture.  If  the  business  division  adjusted  RoAE  is 
between  0%  and  the  business  division  threshold,  these  awards 
are  subject  to  forfeiture  of  up  to  40%.  The  Compensation 
Committee  determines  whether  the  performance  conditions 
have been met.

is 

One  of  our  key  objectives 

to  deliver  sustainable 
performance, and therefore we link the EOP award vesting with 
minimum  performance  thresholds  over  a  multi-year  time 
horizon.  Unlike  many  of  our  competitors,  who  set  maximum 
targets for their LTI plans, our deferred awards have no upward 
leverage. Consequently our awards are aligned with sustainable 
results  and  do  not  encourage  excessive  risk-taking.  This 
approach  promotes  sustainable  performance  by  establishing  a 
minimum level of performance, below which awards are subject 
to full or partial forfeiture.

→ Refer to “Vesting of outstanding awards granted in prior years 

subject to performance conditions” in the “Supplemental 

information” section of this report for more information

Advisory vote

Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

Equity Ownership Plan

The Equity Ownership Plan (EOP) is a mandatory deferral plan for 
all  employees  with 
than 
USD / CHF 300,000. For the performance year 2018, we granted 
EOP awards to 4,130 employees.

compensation  greater 

total 

The plan includes provisions that allow the firm to reduce or 
fully  forfeit  the  unvested  deferred  portion  of  the  granted  EOP 
award if an employee commits certain harmful acts, and in most 
cases trigger forfeiture where employment has been terminated.
For  GEB  members,  Group  Managing  Directors  (GMDs),  Key 
Risk  Takers  (KRTs)  (including  Highly  Paid  Employees)  and  Senior 
Management  Functions  (SMFs),  the  EOP  awards  granted  will 
only  vest  if  both  Group  and  business  division  performance 
conditions are met. For all awards granted for the performance 
years  2017  (awarded  in  early  2018)  and  prior,  the  Group 
performance  condition  was  based  on  the  average  adjusted 
return  on  tangible  equity  (RoTE)  excluding  deferred  tax  assets 
(DTAs)  over  the  performance  period.  Starting  with  the  EOP 
awards  granted  in  2019  for  the  performance  year  2018,  the 
Group performance condition is based on the average reported 
return  on  CET1  capital  (RoCET1),  consistent  with  our  revised 
performance  targets  and  ambitions,  which  became  effective  at 
the  beginning  of  2019.  Business  division  performance 
is 
measured  on  the  basis  of  their  average  adjusted  return  on 
attributed  equity  (RoAE).  For  Corporate  Center  employees,  it  is 
measured  on  the  basis  of  the  average  operating  businesses’ 
adjusted  RoAE.  The  Group  and  business  division  thresholds  for 
Performance  EOP  awards  granted  in  2019  reflect  the  changes 
announced  at  our  2018  Investor  Update  and  demonstrate  our 
commitment  to  sustainable  performance.  At  the  same  time,  it 
reflects  moving  from  an  adjusted  to  a  reported  Group 
performance  measure,  as  well  as  pushing  out  additional  costs 
from  Corporate  Center  and  increasing  attributed  equity  for 
business  divisions.  On  a 
like-for-like  basis  the  thresholds 
established for 2019 are comparable to prior year thresholds.

The  primary  measure  to  determine  vesting  of  EOP  awards  is 
the  average  adjusted  Group  RoTE  excluding  DTAs  and  from 
2019 onwards the average reported Group RoCET1.

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the 

At  the  time  of  the  Equity  Ownership  Plan  (EOP)  award,  several 
performance  conditions  relating  to  the  respective  performance 
level  of  granted  variable  compensation 
year  guide 
components. In addition, the Compensation Committee sets for 
selected populations of employees minimum future performance 
thresholds at levels to demonstrate that the long-term quality of 
the past year’s performance is sustainable. 

Each  year  the  Compensation  Committee  reviews  thresholds 
relative  to  historical  performance,  our  financial  plan  and  our 
ambitions  and  establishes  vesting  with  minimum  performance 

thresholds  for  our  EOP  awards.  If  the  minimum  performance 
thresholds  are  not  achieved  over  a  multi-year  period,  an 
employee’s award is subject to partial or full forfeiture. 

Once set, the performance thresholds remain in place for all 
EOP  performance  vesting  installments  for  that  particular  award 
year.  For  GEB  members,  the  award  vests  in  equal  installments 
after years 3, 4 and 5. For GMDs and KRTs, including Highly Paid 
Employees,  the  award  vests  in  equal  installments  after  years  2 
and 3.

GEB / SMF1

GMDs, Key Risk Takers (including Highly Paid Employees)

 Vesting after

3 years (installment 1)

4 years (installment 2)

5 years (installment 3)

2 years (installment 1)

3 years (installment 2)

Applicable performance period

2019, 2020 and 2021

2020, 2021 and 2022

2021, 2022 and 2023

2019 and 2020

2019, 2020 and 2021

1 Senior Management Functions have extended deferral periods, with the deferred performance awards vesting in equal installments between years 3 and 7 (including DCCP).

Average reported Group RoCET1 performance threshold

Average reported Group RoCET1

Business division adjusted RoAE performance thresholds

Global Wealth Management

Personal & Corporate Banking

Asset Management

Investment Bank
Corporate Center1
1 For Corporate Center employees, average operating businesses adjusted RoAE performance threshold.

≥8%

≥19%

≥12%

≥20%

≥8%

≥12%

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Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

Illustrative example for EOP performance conditions

The final amount of any award vesting under the EOP can vary; 
firstly,  according  to  the  level  of  achievement  of  the  average 
reported  RoCET1  relative  to  threshold,  and  secondly,  subject  to 
business  division  adjusted  RoAE  performance  thresholds  being 
satisfied,  as  applicable.  In  the  event  that  average  reported 
RoCET1 
threshold 
requirement,  and  additionally,  if  the  business  division  adjusted 

the  minimum  performance 

is  below 

RoAE is 0% or below, the respective awards of employees in this 
business  division  are  subject  to  full  forfeiture.  If  the  business 
division adjusted RoAE is between 0% and the business division 
performance threshold, these awards are subject to forfeiture of 
up to 40%. The table below illustrates full-vest, partial vest and  
full-forfeiture scenarios.

Group Performance (RoCET1)

≤ 0%

Between 0% and threshold

≥ threshold

≤ 0%

Full forfeiture

Full forfeiture

Full forfeiture

Divisional Performance 
(RoAE)

Between 0% and threshold

Full forfeiture

Partial vest

Partial vest

≥ threshold

Full forfeiture

Partial vest

Full vest

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Deferred Contingent Capital Plan 

The  Deferred  Contingent  Capital  Plan  (DCCP)  is  a  mandatory 
deferral  plan  for  all  employees  with  total  compensation  greater 
than  USD  /  CHF 300,000.  For  the  performance  year  2018,  we 
granted DCCP awards to 4,093 employees.

Employees  are  awarded  notional  additional  tier  1  (AT1) 
capital  instruments,  which  at  the  discretion  of  the  firm  can  be 
settled as either a cash payment or a perpetual, marketable AT1 
capital  instrument.  Prior  to  granting,  employees  can  elect  to 
have their DCCP awards denominated in either Swiss francs or 
US dollars.

DCCP  awards  vest  in  full  after  five  years  and  up  to  seven 
years  for  SMFs,  unless  there  is  a  trigger  event.  Awards  are 
forfeited if a viability event occurs, that is, if FINMA notifies the 
firm in writing that the DCCP awards must be written down to 
prevent  an  insolvency,  bankruptcy  or  failure  of  UBS,  or  if  the 
firm  receives  a  commitment  of  extraordinary  support  from  the 
public  sector  that  is  necessary  to  prevent  such  an  event. 
Additionally,  they  are  written  down  if  the  Group’s  common 
equity  tier  1  (CET1)  capital  ratio  falls  below  10%  for  GEB 
members and below 7% for all other employees.

As an additional performance condition, GEB members forfeit 
20% of their award for each loss-making year during the vesting 
period. This means that 100% of the award is subject to risk of 
forfeiture. Like the EOP, the DCCP also has provisions that allow 

the  firm  to  apply  malus  conditions  on  some,  or  all,  of  the 
unvested  deferred  portion  of  a  granted  award  if  an  employee 
commits certain harmful acts, or in most cases trigger forfeiture 
where employment has been terminated. 

Under  the  DCCP,  employees  who  are  not  MRTs  may  receive 
discretionary  annual  notional  interest  payments.  The  notional 
interest  rate  for  grants  in  2019  was  3.40%  for  awards 
denominated 
for  awards 
denominated in US dollars. These interest rates are based on the 
current market rates for similar AT1 capital instruments. Notional 
interest  will  be  paid  out  annually,  subject  to  review  and 
confirmation by the Compensation Committee. 

francs  and  6.85% 

in  Swiss 

Over the last five years, USD 2.0 billion of DCCP was issued, 
contributing to the Group’s total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC). 
Therefore,  DCCP  awards  not  only  support  competitive  pay,  but 
also  provide  a  loss  absorption  buffer  that  protects  the  firm’s 
capital position. The following table illustrates the impact of the 
DCCP on our AT1 and tier 2 capital as well as on our TLAC ratio.
→ Refer to the “Supplemental information” section of this report 
for more information on performance award- and personnel-

related expenses 

→ Refer to the “Supplemental information” section of this report 

for more information on longer vesting and clawback periods 

for MRTs and SMFs

Impact of the Deferred Contingent Capital Plan on our loss-absorbing capacity1
USD million, except where indicated

DDeferred Contingent Capital Plan (DCCP)

of which: high-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital
of which: high-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital 2

331.12.18

  2,005

  2,005

31.12.17

 2,160

 1,714

31.12.16

 2,231

 1,356

  0
  0.8

 447
 0.9

 875
 1.0

DCCP contribution to the total loss-absorbing capacity ratio (%)
11 Refer to “Bondholder information” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information on the capital instruments of UBS Group AG and of UBS AG both on a consolidated and a standalone basis.     2 Relates to 
DCCP awards granted for the performance years 2012 and 2013 - based on Swiss SRB framework including transitional arrangements (phase-in) as of 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2016; based on the 
former Swiss SRB framework for 31 December 2015. As of 31 December 2018, both of these DCCP awards no longer meet the grandfathering treatment under Swiss TBTF capital requirements.  

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Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

Other variable compensation components

to  compensate  employees 

To support hiring and retention, particularly at senior levels, we 
may  offer  certain  other  compensation  components.  These 
include:
– Replacement  payments 

for
deferred awards forfeited as a result of joining the firm. Such
payments  are  industry  practice  and  are  often  necessary  to
attract  senior  candidates,  who  generally  have  a  significant
portion  of  their  awards  deferred  at  their  current  employer,
where continued employment is required to avoid forfeiture.
– Retention  payments  made  to  key  employees  to  induce  them
to stay, particularly during critical periods for the firm such as
a sale or wind-down of business.

– On  a  limited  basis,  guarantees  may  be  required  to  attract
individuals  with  certain  skills  and  experience.  These  awards
are fixed incentives subject to our standard deferral rules and
are limited to the first full year of employment.

– Award  grants  to  employees  hired  late  in  the  year  to  replace
performance  awards  that  they  would  have  earned  at  their
previous  employers,  but  have  foregone  by  joining  the  firm.
These awards are generally structured with the same level of
deferral as for employees at a similar level at UBS.

– In  exceptional  cases,  candidates  may  be  offered  a  sign-on
award to increase the chances of them accepting our offer.

These other variable compensation components are subject to 
a  comprehensive  governance  process.  Authorization  and 
responsibility  may  go  up  to  the  Compensation  Committee, 
depending on the amount or type of such payments. 

Employees  who  are  made  redundant  may  receive  severance 
payments. Our severance terms comply with the applicable local 
laws  (legally  obligated  severance).  In  certain  locations,  we  may 
provide  severance  packages  that  are  negotiated  with  our  local 
social  partners  and  may  go  beyond  the  applicable  minimum 
legal  requirements  (standard  severance).  Such  payments  are 
governed by location-specific severance policies. In addition, we 
may  make  severance  payments  that  exceed  legally  obligated  or 
standard  severance  payments  (supplemental  severance)  where 
we  believe  that  they  are  aligned  with  market  practice  and 
appropriate  under  the  circumstances.  No  severance  payments 
are made to members of the GEB.

Sign-on payments, replacement payments, guarantees and severance payments

USD million, except where indicated
TTotal sign-on payments1

of which: Key Risk Takers 2
TTotal replacement payments3
of which: Key Risk Takers 2

TTotal guarantees3

of which: Key Risk Takers 2

TTotal severance payments1,4

TTotal 2018

oof which: expenses 
recognized in 2018 5

of which: expenses 
to be recognized in 
2019 and later

TTotal 2017

NNumber of beneficiaries

  30

  7
  72

  19
  48

  12
  165

  20

  4
  7

  2
  26

  5
  165

 11

 4
 65

 16
 22

 7
 0

 34

 25
 96

 52
 37

 20
 222

22018

  178

  6
  299

  11
  54

  5
  1,524

2017

 149

 15
 278

 27
 39

 9
 2,205

of which: Key Risk Takers

 6
11 GEB members are not eligible for sign-on or severance payments.     2 Expenses for Key Risk Takers are full-year amounts for individuals in office on 31 December 2018. Key Risk Takers include employees with a 
total compensation exceeding USD / CHF 2.5 million (Highly Paid Employees).    3 No GEB member received replacement payments or guarantees for 2018 or 2017.    4 Severance payments include legally obligated 
and standard severance.    5 Expenses before post-vesting transfer restrictions.

  18

  4

  4

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Compensation

To support hiring and retention, particularly at senior levels, we 

responsibility  may  go  up  to  the  Compensation  Committee, 

may  offer  certain  other  compensation  components.  These 

depending on the amount or type of such payments. 

include:

Employees  who  are  made  redundant  may  receive  severance 

– Replacement  payments 

to  compensate  employees 

for

payments. Our severance terms comply with the applicable local 

deferred awards forfeited as a result of joining the firm. Such

laws  (legally  obligated  severance).  In  certain  locations,  we  may 

payments  are  industry  practice  and  are  often  necessary  to

provide  severance  packages  that  are  negotiated  with  our  local 

attract  senior  candidates,  who  generally  have  a  significant

social  partners  and  may  go  beyond  the  applicable  minimum 

portion  of  their  awards  deferred  at  their  current  employer,

legal  requirements  (standard  severance).  Such  payments  are 

where continued employment is required to avoid forfeiture.

governed by location-specific severance policies. In addition, we 

– Retention  payments  made  to  key  employees  to  induce  them

may  make  severance  payments  that  exceed  legally  obligated  or 

to stay, particularly during critical periods for the firm such as

standard  severance  payments  (supplemental  severance)  where 

a sale or wind-down of business.

we  believe  that  they  are  aligned  with  market  practice  and 

– On  a  limited  basis,  guarantees  may  be  required  to  attract

appropriate  under  the  circumstances.  No  severance  payments 

individuals  with  certain  skills  and  experience.  These  awards

are made to members of the GEB.

are fixed incentives subject to our standard deferral rules and

are limited to the first full year of employment.

– Award  grants  to  employees  hired  late  in  the  year  to  replace

performance  awards  that  they  would  have  earned  at  their

previous  employers,  but  have  foregone  by  joining  the  firm.

These awards are generally structured with the same level of

deferral as for employees at a similar level at UBS.

– In  exceptional  cases,  candidates  may  be  offered  a  sign-on

award to increase the chances of them accepting our offer.

USD million, except where indicated

Total sign-on payments1

of which: Key Risk Takers 2

Total replacement payments3

of which: Key Risk Takers 2

Total guarantees3

of which: Key Risk Takers 2

Total severance payments1,4

of which: Key Risk Takers

 30

 7

 72

 19

 48

 12

 165

 4

 20

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 7

 2

 26

 5

 165

 4

 11

 4

 65

 16

 22

 7

 0

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 34

 25

 96

 52

 37

 20

 222

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2018

 178

 6

 299

 11

 54

 5

 1,524

 18

2017

 149

 15

 278

 27

 39

 9

 2,205

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1 GEB members are not eligible for sign-on or severance payments.     2 Expenses for Key Risk Takers are full-year amounts for individuals in office on 31 December 2018. Key Risk Takers include employees with a 

total compensation exceeding USD / CHF 2.5 million (Highly Paid Employees).    3 No GEB member received replacement payments or guarantees for 2018 or 2017.    4 Severance payments include legally obligated 

and standard severance.    5 Expenses before post-vesting transfer restrictions.

Other variable compensation components

These other variable compensation components are subject to 

a  comprehensive  governance  process.  Authorization  and 

2018 performance and compensation funding
2018 performance and compensation funding

Our performance in 2018
Our performance in 2018

We delivered strong 2018 financial results in overall challenging 
We delivered strong 2018 financial results in overall challenging 
market conditions, reflecting the strength of our business model. 
market conditions, reflecting the strength of our business model. 
Profit  before  tax  increased  by  12%  to  USD 6.0  billion,  mainly 
Profit  before  tax  increased  by  12%  to  USD 6.0  billion,  mainly 
reflecting higher operating income and a reduction in operating 
reflecting higher operating income and a reduction in operating 
expenses.  Adjusted1  profit  before  tax  decreased  by  4%  to 
expenses.  Adjusted1  profit  before  tax  decreased  by  4%  to 
USD 6.1  billion  due  to  higher  adjusted  operating  expenses, 
USD 6.1  billion  due  to  higher  adjusted  operating  expenses, 
partly  offset  by  an  increase  in  adjusted  operating  income.  For 
partly  offset  by  an  increase  in  adjusted  operating  income.  For 
further details on our Group and business division performance 
further details on our Group and business division performance 
refer  to  the  “Financial  and  operating  performance”  section  of 
refer  to  the  “Financial  and  operating  performance”  section  of 
this report. 
this report. 

Net  profit  attributable  to  shareholders  increased  by  16%  to 
Net  profit  attributable  to  shareholders  increased  by  16%  to 
USD 4.5 billion (excluding the effect of the US tax law change in 
USD 4.5 billion (excluding the effect of the US tax law change in 
the fourth quarter of 2017). Adjusted1 return on tangible equity 
the fourth quarter of 2017). Adjusted1 return on tangible equity 
excluding  deferred  tax  assets  (DTAs)  was  12.9%.  Reported 
excluding  deferred  tax  assets  (DTAs)  was  12.9%.  Reported 
return  on  common  equity  tier  1  (CET1)  capital  was  13.1%, 
return  on  common  equity  tier  1  (CET1)  capital  was  13.1%, 
which compares well with our peers.
which compares well with our peers.

Our capital position remained strong with a CET1 capital ratio 
Our capital position remained strong with a CET1 capital ratio 
at 12.9% and a CET1 leverage ratio of 3.8%, both in line with 
at 12.9% and a CET1 leverage ratio of 3.8%, both in line with 
our capital guidance of around 13% and 3.7%, respectively. We 
our capital guidance of around 13% and 3.7%, respectively. We 
increased our total loss-absorbing capacity by USD 3.4 billion to 
increased our total loss-absorbing capacity by USD 3.4 billion to 
USD 83.7 billion.
USD 83.7 billion.

For the financial year 2018, the Board of Directors intends to 
For the financial year 2018, the Board of Directors intends to 
propose a dividend of CHF 0.70 per share, an increase of 8% on 
propose a dividend of CHF 0.70 per share, an increase of 8% on 
the prior year. During 2018, we repurchased CHF 750 million of 
the prior year. During 2018, we repurchased CHF 750 million of 
shares, exceeding the 2018 target of up to CHF 550 million. 
shares, exceeding the 2018 target of up to CHF 550 million. 

Sign-on payments, replacement payments, guarantees and severance payments

of which: expenses 

to be recognized in 

of which: expenses 

Total 2018

recognized in 2018 5

2019 and later

Total 2017

Number of beneficiaries

Adjusted profit before tax
USD million

Adjusted return on tangible equity 
excluding DTAs2  
in %

Total loss-absorbing capacity
USD billion

(4%)

(80 bps)

4%

6,295

6,063

8,000

4,000

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13.7

12.9

20.0

10.0

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80

40

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80.3

83.7

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

1 Refer to “Group performance” in the “Financial and operating performance” section of this report for more information on adjusted results.    2 The adjusted return on tangible equity excluding DTAs is calculated as 
1 Refer to “Group performance” in the “Financial and operating performance” section of this report for more information on adjusted results.    2 The adjusted return on tangible equity excluding DTAs is calculated as 
the adjusted net profit / loss attributable to shareholders excluding amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and deferred tax expense / benefit, such as the net write-down due to the TCJA 
the adjusted net profit / loss attributable to shareholders excluding amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and deferred tax expense / benefit, such as the net write-down due to the TCJA 
enacted in the fourth quarter of 2017, divided by average tangible equity attributable to shareholders excluding any DTAs that do not qualify as CET1 capital.
enacted in the fourth quarter of 2017, divided by average tangible equity attributable to shareholders excluding any DTAs that do not qualify as CET1 capital.

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Advisory voteCorporate governance and compensationAdvisory vote

Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

Performance award pool funding

Our  performance  award  pool  funding  framework  is  based  on 
is  measured  across  multiple 
business  performance,  which 
dimensions as outlined below. 

We  assess  Group  and  business  division  performance, 
including achievement against a set of performance targets, and 
we also consider performance relative to industry peers, general 
market  competitiveness  and  progress  against  our  strategic 
objectives,  including  capital  growth  as  well  as  risk-weighted 
assets and cost efficiency. We look at the firm’s risk profile and 
culture,  the  extent  to  which  operational  risks  and  audit  issues 
have  been  identified  and  resolved,  and  the  success  of  risk 
reduction initiatives. 

Our 

compensation  philosophy 

focuses  on  balancing 
performance  with  prudent  risk-taking  and  retaining  talented 
employees. To achieve this, as performance increases, we reduce 
our  overall  performance  award  funding  percentage.  In  years  of 
strong  performance,  this  prevents  excessive  compensation, 
increased  proportion  of  profit  before 
resulting 
to 
performance  award  being  available 
shareholders  or  growing  the  Group’s  capital.  In  years  where 
performance  declines, 
the  performance  award  pool  will 
generally decrease; however, funding rates may increase. 

for  distribution 

in  an 

The performance award pool funding process starts with the 
accrual of a percentage of each business division’s risk-adjusted 
profit before performance award. In determining the final pool, 
we  also  consider  progress  against  our  strategic  objectives, 
quality of earnings, affordability, returns to investors and market 
competitiveness.  Business  division  performance  is  adjusted  for 
items  that  do  not  represent  underlying  performance  (for 
example, gains or losses on the sale of a property or a business). 
linked  to  overall  Group 
performance  and  reflects  headcount,  workforce  location  and 
demographics.  For  each  functional  area,  quantitative  and 
qualitative 
risk 
evaluate 
management  and  financial  achievements.  To  help  evaluate 
into  the 
service  quality,  business  divisions  provide 
evaluation and assessment of Corporate Center areas; however, 

Corporate  Center  funding 

assessments 

quality, 

service 

input 

is 

control  functions  are  evaluated  independently  of  the  divisions 
they oversee, supervise or monitor. Ultimately, our pay decisions 
reflect  the  overall  and  individual  performance  as  well  as  the 
competitive  market  for  talent  in  these  areas,  to  ensure  an 
efficient and effective Corporate Center.

to 

the  performance  award  pool, 

Before  making  its  final  recommendation  to  the  BoD,  the 
Compensation  Committee  can  apply  positive  or  negative 
discretion 
including 
recommending  a  zero  award.  When  adjusting  the  pool,  the 
Compensation  Committee  considers  various  factors  such  as 
relative  performance,  market  environment,  shareholder  returns, 
the effect of changes in financial accounting standards, litigation 
and  regulatory  costs  as  well  as  competitive  pressure.  The 
Compensation  Committee  decision  balances  consideration  of 
financial  performance  with  a  range  of  qualitative  factors  and 
takes account of the quality of earnings including developments 
on and provisions for litigation, regulatory and similar matters. In 
that  regard,  it  is  important  to  distinguish  between  legacy 
matters  and  financial  and  operating  performance  for  the  year. 
To  enable  future  growth  through  disciplined  execution  of  our 
strategy  and  creation  of  sustainable  shareholder  value,  it  is 
essential  that  pay  decisions  are  not  driven  by  the  potential 
impact  of  legacy  matters  which  may  take  several  years  to  be 
resolved. At the same time, we are mindful of the potential costs 
of  such  matters,  the  prudent  management  of  them  and  the 
effect on our share price.

reflecting 

As  described  above, 

the  aforementioned 
considerations,  over  the  past  six  years,  the  Compensation 
Committee 
the 
discretionary 
performance award pool of between -6% and +2%, resulting in 
a downward adjustment in all but one year. 

adjustments 

applied 

to 

An  illustrative  overview  with  more  details  on  the  process  is 

presented in the chart on the next page.

→ Refer to “Group performance” in the “Financial and operating 

performance” section of this report for more information on 

adjusted results 

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Performance award pool funding process – illustrative overview 

Financial 
performance

1

Risk adjustment

Quantitative and qualitative adjustments

Consultation of 
Group CEO with 
the business 
division Presidents

Compensation 
Committee / BoD 
governance and 
decision

Adjusted 
business division 
financial 
performance

2

Risk-adjusted 
business 
division 
performance 
award pool

3

4

5

Business 
division 
measures

Qualitative, 
risk and 
regulatory 
assessment

Relative 
performance 
vs peers

Market 
position 
and trends

Recommended 
performance 
award pools

Final 
performance 
award pool

1

2

3

4

5

Adjusted business division  
financial performance

The starting point for the funding process is the adjusted business division financial performance, which excludes items that are not reflective of 
the underlying business performance

Risk-adjusted business 
division performance 
award pool

Predetermined business  division-specific funding rates are applied to risk-adjusted performance, incorporating market, credit and operational 
(including conduct) risk

Business division measures

Each division is assessed based on specific measures (e.g., net new money growth rate, return on attributed equity)

Qualitative, risk and 
regulatory assessment

Qualitative assessment (e.g., quality of earnings), assessment of regulatory compliance and risk  assessment (such as legal, compliance, 
 reputational and operational risk) support alignment to our Total Reward Principles

Relative performance 
vs peers

Performance is also assessed relative to our peers

Market position 
and trends

Market intelligence based on external advisors helps assess the competitiveness of our pay levels and compensation structure. 
It also provides a prospective view of market trends in terms of absolute compensation levels, compensation framework and industry practice

Recommended 
per formance award pools

The business division performance award pool determination process, based on quantitative and qualitative assessments, results in a recommen-
dation from the Group CEO  (after consultation with the business division Presidents) to the Compensation Committee for consideration

Final performance 
award pool

The Compensation Committee considers the recommen dation in the context of our overall performance, capital strength, risk profile, affordability, 
capital returns to investors, progress on strategic initiatives, market competitiveness / position, as well as business and geographic trends. The 
 committee verifies it is in line with our strategy embodied in our Total Reward Principles to create sustainable shareholder value and may alter 
the recommendations of the Group CEO (upward or downward, including recommending a zero award) before making its fi nal recommendation 
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Compensation

Compensation for the Group CEO and the 
other GEB members

Performance assessment

Annual  performance  awards  for  the  Group  CEO  and  the  other 
Group  Executive  Board  (GEB)  members  are  based  on  the  GEB 
compensation determination process as illustrated below and, in 
aggregate, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM. 

We assess the GEB members’ performance against a number 
of  financial  targets  and  goals  related  to  Pillars,  Principles,  and 
Behaviors. The financial measures for the Group CEO are based 
on overall Group performance. For the other GEB members, they 
are based on both Group performance and the performance of 
the relevant business division and / or region; for those who lead 
Group  functions,  they  are  assessed  on  the  performance  of  the 
Group and the function they oversee.

The  weighting  between  Group,  business  division,  regional 
and  functional  measures  varies  depending  on  a  GEB  member’s 
role. A significant weight is given to Group measures for all GEB 
members.  The  achievements  relative  to  goals  related  to  Pillars 
and  Principles  are  additional  factors  for  assessing  the  overall 
quality  and  sustainability  of  the  financial  results.  The  financial 
measures including Pillars and Principles account for 65% of the 
assessment, while Behaviors account for 35%. 

The  “Overview  of  the  performance  assessment  measures” 
table  in  this  section  outlines  the  measures  on  which  the 
performance assessment is based. 

Overview of the GEB compensation determination process 

The  compensation  for  the  Group  CEO  and  the  other  GEB  members  is  governed  by  a  rigorous  process  under  Compensation 
Committee and BoD oversight. The illustration below shows how compensation for all GEB members is determined. 

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The  performance  assessment 

is  the  starting  point  for 
determining  a  GEB  member’s  annual  performance  award.  This 
approach is not mechanical, as the Compensation Committee can 
exercise  its  judgment  with  respect  to  the  performance  achieved 
relative to the prior year, the strategic plan and competitors, and 
considers  the  Group  CEO’s  recommendation.  The  Compensation 

Committee’s recommendations are then reviewed and subject to 
the approval of the BoD. The Compensation Committee, and then 
the full BoD, follows a similar process in setting the compensation 
for the Group CEO, except that the recommendation is from the 
Chairman of the BoD.

Overview of the performance assessment measures 

The table below presents the measures for the 2018 performance assessment of the Group CEO and GEB members.

Performance measures

Group measures

A range of financial measures including adjusted Group profit before tax, adjusted Group cost / income ratio, adjusted Group return 
on tangible equity excluding DTAs, CET1 ratios

Business division, regional and / or functional 
measures (if applicable)1

Business division and / or regional measures vary but may include: net new money growth rate, adjusted divisional / regional profit 
before tax, adjusted cost / income ratio, net new business volume growth rate, net interest margin, adjusted RoAE, Basel III RWA 
and LRD expectations

Pillars

Capital strength

Establishes and maintains capital. Generates efficiencies and deploys our capital more efficiently and effectively

Specific functional measures for Corporate Center GEB members

Efficiency and effectiveness

Contributes to the development and execution of our strategy and success across all business lines, functions and regions. 
Considers market conditions, relative performance and other factors

Risk management

Reinforces risk management through an effective control framework. Captures the degree to which risks are self-identified and 
focuses on the individual’s success to comply with all the various regulatory frameworks. Helps shape the firm’s relationship with 
regulators through ongoing dialog

Principles

Client focus

Increases client satisfaction and maintains high levels of satisfaction over the long term. This includes promoting collaboration 
across business divisions and fostering the delivery of the whole firm to our clients

Excellence

Human Capital Management – develops successors for the most senior positions, facilitates talent mobility within the firm and 
promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce

Product and Service Quality – strives for excellence in the products and services we offer to our clients

Sustainable performance

Brand and Reputation – protects the Group’s reputation and reinforces full compliance with our standards and principles 

Culture and Growth – takes a personal role in making Principles and Behaviors front and center of the business requirements, 
including a focus on sustainable growth. Furthermore, this measure evaluates the individual’s ability to reinforce a culture of 
accountability and responsibility, demonstrating our commitment to be a responsible corporate citizen and reinforcing our collective 
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Integrity

Collaboration

Challenge

Is responsible and accountable for what they say and do; cares about clients, investors, and colleagues; acts as a role model

Places the interests of clients and the firm before their own and those of their business; works across the firm; respects and values 
diverse perspectives

Encourages self and others to constructively challenge the status quo; learns from mistakes and experiences

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Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

2018 compensation for the Group Chief Executive Officer

The performance award for the Group CEO, Sergio P. Ermotti, is 
based  on  the  achievement  of  financial  targets  plus  goal 
achievements  relative  to  Pillars,  Principles,  and  Behaviors,  as 
described earlier in this section. These targets were set to reflect 
the strategic priorities determined by the Chairman and the BoD, 
including  risk-adjusted  profitability,  cost  /  income  ratio,  capital 
position  and  adjusted  return  on  tangible  equity,  as  well  as  a 
range of measures to assess the quality and sustainability of the 
performance.  Financial  measures,  including  consideration  of 
Pillars  and  Principles,  account  for  65%  of  Mr.  Ermotti’s 
performance assessment, while the remaining 35% is based on 
behavioral  measures.  The 
following  page 
summarizes 
to  assess  Mr.  Ermotti’s 
performance as Group CEO for 2018.

the  metrics  used 

table  on 

the 

The  BoD  recognized  Mr.  Ermotti’s  continued  focus  on 
managing  the  Group  for  the 
long  term  and  delivering 
sustainable  performance.  In  a  year  with  challenging  market 
conditions,  he  led  the  improvement  in  the  firm's  overall 
performance  while  maintaining  its  strong  capital  position, 
enabling the BoD to increase payouts to shareholders. Net profit 
attributable to shareholders increased 16% year-on-year to USD 
4.5 billion, excluding the USD 2.9 billion net write-down in the 
fourth  quarter  of  2017  of  deferred  tax  assets  (DTAs)  following 
the  enactment  of  the  US  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs  Act.  Group  profit 
before tax increased by 12% to USD 6.0 billion while adjusted1 
profit  before  tax  decreased  by  4%  to  USD  6.1  billion.  In 
addition, despite market headwinds and legacy issues leading to 
higher  provisions  for  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar  matters, 
our overall financial results for the year were near plan.

Under Mr. Ermotti’s stewardship, UBS’s profitability remained 
strong, with adjusted1 return on tangible equity excluding DTAs 
at  12.9%,  and  reported  return  on  CET1  capital  at  13.1%.  The 
CET1  capital  ratio  of  12.9%  and  CET1  leverage  ratio  of  3.8% 
were both in line with our capital guidance and UBS met 2020 
capital  requirements  one  year  early.  The  Group’s  total  loss-
absorbing capacity was further strengthened by USD 3.4 billion 
to  USD  83.7  billion.  During  2018,  UBS  repurchased  CHF  750 
million  of  shares,  exceeding  the  2018  target  of  up  to  CHF  550 
million.

The  BoD  also  acknowledged  Mr.  Ermotti’s  achievements  in 
2018  as  exceeding  expectations  related  to  our  Pillars,  Principles 
and  Behaviors.  He  continued  to  lead  cost-  and  capital-efficient 
execution,  successfully  sharpened  the  Group’s  clear  strategy, 

and  spearheaded  initiatives  to  deliver  future  growth.  At  the 
same time, Mr. Ermotti maintained a clear tone from the top in 
setting and demanding high standards in risk management and 
risk remediation.

Mr.  Ermotti  successfully  focused  the  organization  on  growth 
with  the  development  of  innovative  solutions  and  digital 
offerings for clients across all businesses. He further extended his 
significant  personal  engagement  with  clients  and  promoted 
client centricity in the firm’s decision-making.

In 2018, Mr. Ermotti reshaped the GEB. Reflecting his strong 
attention  to  talent  development,  succession  planning  and 
internal  mobility  to  support  continuity  across  the  organization, 
all  four  new  leadership  appointments  to  the  GEB  were  internal 
candidates.  He  also  remained  committed  to  further  improve 
diversity at senior levels.

The BoD recognized Mr. Ermotti at the forefront of the firm's 
culture  and  behavior  program.  He  personally  championed  the 
behavior  principles  across  the  organization  and  consistently 
emphasized the significance of these topics to employees and in 
public  forums.  Further  he  continued  to  display  a  strong 
commitment  to  culture  as  a  strategic  differentiator  with 
continuous  improvement  through  constructive  challenge  and 
delivering  the  whole  bank  to  clients  through  effective  cross-
divisional collaboration.

In determining the annual compensation for the Group CEO, 
the  BoD  assessment  balances  consideration  of 
financial 
performance  with  a  range  of  qualitative  factors  and  takes  into 
account  the  quality  of  earnings  including  developments  on  and 
provisions  for  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar  matters,  while 
distinguishing  between 
legacy  matters  and  financial  and 
operating  performance  for  the  year.  Recognizing  Mr.  Ermotti’s 
achievements  in  2018,  the  BoD  approved  the  proposal  by  the 
Compensation Committee to grant him a performance award of 
CHF 11.3 million, resulting in a total compensation for the year 
of CHF 13.8 million (excluding benefits and contributions to his 
retirement  benefit  plan).  The  performance  award  is  subject  to 
shareholder approval as part of the aggregate GEB 2018 variable 
compensation and will be delivered 18% (CHF 2 million) in cash 
and the remaining 82% (CHF 9.3 million) subject to deferral and 
forfeiture  provisions,  as  well  as  meeting  performance  threshold 
conditions over five years.

→ Refer to the “Compensation philosophy and framework” 

section of this report for more information

11 Refer to “Group performance” in the “Financial and operating performance” section of this report for more information on adjusted results.

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Performance assessment for the Group CEO

The  chart  below  illustrates  the  2018  assessment  of  the  Group 
CEO’s  performance.  When  assessing  the  financial  performance, 
the  Compensation  Committee  considers  additional  factors  to 
judge the quality and sustainability of the financial results. These 
additional factors are based on the Group CEO’s achievement of 

goals  related  to  Pillars  and  Principles, 
including  relative 
performance,  market  conditions,  client  satisfaction  and  talent 
management.  For  additional  details  on  the  assessment,  refer  to 
the description on the previous page.

Weighting

Performance Measures

2016 results

2017 results

2018 results

Weighting

2018 Assessment Vs Plan

100%

Adjusted Group profi t before tax

USD 5,439 million

USD 6,295 million

USD 6,063 million

40%

Adjusted Cost / income ratio 

80.8%

78.2%

79.5%

20%

Adjusted Group return on 
tangible equity excluding DTAs1

11.3%

65%

13.7%

12.9%

20%

Capital management
CET1 capital ratio
CET1 leverage ratio
Post-stress CET1 ratio

13.8%
3.5%
Achieved

13.8%
3.7%
Achieved

12.9%
3.8%
Achieved

20%

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Behaviors
Integrity
Collaboration
Challenge

Achievements

Overall performance exceeded expectations, given:
Mr. Ermotti’s continued focus on managing the Group for the long-term and delivering sustainable performance. In a year with
challenging market conditions, he led the improvement in the firm’s overall performance while maintaining its strong capital
position, enabling the BoD to increase payouts to shareholders. Further, Mr. Ermotti continued to lead cost and capital efficient 
execution, successfully sharpened the Group’s clear strategy, and spearheaded initiatives to deliver future growth. He also 
 extended further his significant personal engagement with clients and promoted client centricity across the firm. Mr. Ermotti 
set and demanded high standards in risk management and risk remediation. In 2018 he reshaped his GEB, reflecting his 
strong attention to talent development, succession planning, and internal mobility; and he remained committed to further 
 improve diversity at senior levels.

Overall performance exceeded expectations, given clear tone from top and:
Mr. Ermotti remained at the forefront of the firm’s culture and behavior program. He personally championed the behavior
principles across the organization and consistently emphasized the significance of these topics to employees and in public forums.
Mr. Ermotti continued to display a strong commitment to culture as a strategic differentiator with continuous improvement 
through constructive challenge, and delivering the whole bank to clients through effective cross divisional collaboration. The BoD 
further acknowledged Mr. Ermotti as a role model in considering the views of clients, investors and colleagues alike, and in 
 treating others with respect. In addition, he continued to communicate in a clear and highly consistent manner, maintained an
excellent track record of delivering on his commitments, and took decisive yet considerate actions that are consistently in the
best interest of the firm.

1 Calculated as adjusted net profit / loss attributable to shareholders excluding amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and deferred tax expense / benefit, such as the net write-down due to the 
US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in the fourth quarter of 2017, divided by average tangible equity attributable to shareholders excluding any DTAs that do not qualify as CET1 capital.

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Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

2018 total compensation for the GEB members

The GEB performance awards are subject to approval by the BoD 
based  on  the  assessment  of  financial  targets  as  well  as  goals 
related  to  Pillars,  Principles  and  Behaviors  and,  in  aggregate, 
subject to shareholder approval. The aggregate 2018 performance 
award  pool  for  the  GEB  was  CHF 73.3  million  (for  reference 
USD  74.8   million),  a  decrease  of  1%  compared  with  the  prior 
year.  This  decrease  is  in  line  with  the  decrease  in  the  overall 
performance  award  pool  of  the  firm.  Group  profit  before  tax 
increased by 12% to USD 6.0 billion while adjusted profit before 
tax decreased by 4% to USD 6.1 billion.

The  Compensation  Committee  has 

that 
performance  conditions  for  all  GEB  members’  awards  due  to 
vest in March 2019 have been satisfied, and thus the awards will 

confirmed 

vest in full.

At  the  2019  AGM,  shareholders  will  vote  on  the  aggregate 
2018  total  variable  compensation  for  the  GEB  in  Swiss  francs. 
Therefore, the tables below provide the awarded compensation 
for  the  Group  CEO  and  the  GEB  members  in  Swiss  francs,  and 
for  reference,  the  total  amounts  in  US  dollars  for  comparability 
with financial performance. The individual variable performance 
awards  for  each  GEB  member  will  only  be  confirmed  upon 
shareholder approval at the AGM.

→ Refer to the Provisions of the Articles of Association related to 

compensation in the “Supplemental Information” section of this 

report for more information

Audited |
Total compensation for GEB members1

Group CEO, Sergio P. Ermotti (highest paid)
CHF

USD (for reference) 2

Contribution
to 
retirement
benefit 
plans3
 261,181

FFor the 
year
22018

Base salary
 2,500,000

TTotal fixed 
compensa-
tion
  2,823,994

Cash5
 2,000,000

Performance 
award 
under EOP6
 5,910,000

Performance 
award 
under 
DCCP7
 3,390,000

TTotal
variable
compensa-
tion
  11,300,000

TTotal fixed
and vari-
able com-
pensation8
  14,123,994

Total fixed
compensa-
tion

Total
variable
compensa-
tion
 2,882,971  11,535,991

Total fixed 
and vari-
able com-
pensation8
 14,418,962

Benefits4
 62,813

22017

 2,500,000

 261,181

 41,261

  2,802,442

 2,000,000

 5,980,000

 3,420,000

  11,400,000

  14,202,442

Aggregate of all GEB members9,10,11
CHF

Contribution
to 
retirement
benefit 
plans3

Benefits4
 2,540,085  2,042,509

FFor the 
year
22018

Base 
salary12
 22,948,016

TTotal fixed 
compensa-
tion

Performance 
award 
under 
DCCP7
  27,530,610  14,269,889  37,040,111  21,990,000

Performance 
award 
under EOP6

Cash55

USD (for reference) 2

TTotal
variable
compensa-
tion
  73,300,000

TTotal fixed
and vari-
able com-
pensation8
  100,830,610

Total fixed
compensa-
tion

Total fixed 
and vari-
able com-
pensation8
 28,105,565  74,830,812  102,936,377

Total
variable
compensa-
tion

22017

 21,459,305

 2,439,414  1,842,848

  25,741,566  14,550,000  37,355,000  22,245,000

  74,150,000

  99,891,566

11 Local currencies have been translated into Swiss francs at the relevant year-end closing exchange rates, or at the performance award currency exchange rate.     2 Swiss franc amounts have been translated into US 
dollars for reference at the 2018 performance award currency exchange rate of CHF / USD 1.02.     3 Includes the portion related to the employer’s contribution to the statutory pension scheme.     4 All benefits are 
valued at market price.    5 For GEB members who are also MRTs or SMFs, the cash portion includes blocked shares.    6 For EOP awards for the performance year 2018, the number of shares has been determined by 
dividing the amount by CHF 12.622 or USD 12.610, the average closing price of UBS shares over the last ten trading days leading up to and including the grant date. For EOP awards for the performance year 2017, 
the number of shares was determined by dividing the amount by CHF 17.999 or USD 19.234, the average closing price of UBS shares over the last ten trading days in February 2018. Starting with performance year 
2017, GEB members who are also MRTs are no longer permitted to receive dividend payments on EOP awards. Accordingly, the number of shares for these GEB members was determined by dividing the amount by 
the share price used for other EOP awards, adjusted for the expected dividend yield over the vesting period, which represents the fair value of the non-dividend bearing awards.    7 The amounts reflect the amount of 
the notional additional tier 1 (AT1) capital instrument excluding future notional interest. For DCCP awards for the performance year 2018, the notional interest rate is set at 6.85% for awards denominated in US 
dollars and 3.40% for awards denominated in Swiss francs. For DCCP awards for the performance year 2017, the notional interest rate is set at 5.85% for awards denominated in US dollars and 2.30% for awards 
denominated in Swiss francs. Starting with performance year 2017, GEB members who are also MRTs are no longer permitted to receive interest payments on DCCP awards. Accordingly, the amounts reflect the fair 
value of the granted non-interest bearing awards.     8 Excludes the portion related to the legally required employer’s social security contributions for 2018 and 2017, which are estimated at grant at CHF 5,175,418 
and CHF 5,181,559, respectively, of which CHF 886,455 and CHF 893,257, respectively, for the highest-paid GEB member. The legally required employees’ social security contributions are included in the amounts 
shown in the table above, as appropriate.     9 Thirteen GEB members were in office on 31 December 2018 including two new GEB members appointed on 1 October 2018 and one on 1 November 2018; two GEB 
members stepped down on 31 December 2017 and 30 September 2018 respectively; and 12 GEB members were in office on 31 December 2017.    10 2018 includes compensation for six months paid under the 
employment contract during the notice period to one GEB member who stepped down on 31 December 2017, as well as compensation for one GEB member who stepped down on 30 September 2018 for nine 
months in office as a GEB member plus for three months paid under the employment contract during the notice period. No payments during notice period were made in 2017.    11 2018 includes compensation for 
two newly appointed GEB members for three months in office as GEB members, and for one newly appointed GEB member for two months in office as a GEB member.    12 Includes role-based allowances in line with 
market practice in response to regulatory requirements.

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Total realized compensation for Sergio P. Ermotti

To  further  illustrate  the  effect  of  our  lengthy  deferral  approach 
realized 
in  place  since  2012,  we  disclose 
compensation  of  Sergio  P.  Ermotti,  including  a  multi-year 
comparison with his total awarded compensation.

the  annual 

granted  and  approved  by  shareholders  in  previous  years.  Since 
our  compensation  plans  have  no  upward  leverage,  such  as 
multiplier  factors,  the  potential  realized  pay  cannot  exceed  the 
award granted (other than for market movements and returns).

The realized compensation reflects the total amount paid out 
in the year. It includes the base salary, cash performance award 
payments,  and  all  deferred  performance  awards  vested  in  the 
year. As such, realized pay is the natural culmination of awards 

The  table  below  provides  information  on  the  total  awarded 
and realized compensation paid out to Sergio P. Ermotti since his 
appointment (excluding 2011 salary earned). 

Total realized compensation vs awarded compensation for Sergio P. Ermotti¹ 
CHF

FFor the year
22018
22017
22016
22015
22014
22013
22012
11 Appointed on 24 September 2011 as Group CEO ad interim and confirmed on 15 November 2011.     2 Paid out based on previous performance year. For 2012 this includes Cash Balance Plan installments 
(discontinued in 2012).    3 Cash Balance Plan installments. For 2012, due to applicable UK FSA regulations, deferred cash includes blocked shares.     4 Excludes dividend / interest payments.     5 Includes all 
installments paid out under the EOP, Senior Executive Equity Ownership Plan (SEEOP, discontinued in 2012) and Performance Equity Plan (PEP, discontinued in 2012).     6 Excludes contributions to retirement 
benefit plans and benefits. Includes social security contributions paid by Sergio P. Ermotti but excludes the portion related to the legally required social security contributions paid by UBS.     

Base salary
 2,500,000
 2,500,000
 2,500,000
 2,500,000
 2,500,000
 2,500,000
 2,500,000

Cash award2
 2,000,000
 1,000,000
 1,000,000
 0
 1,000,000
 0
 553,2003 

Deferred cash 
award3,4
 0
 0
 0
 0
 373,441
 349,622
 553,200

Performance 
award under 
equity plans4,5
 4,986,563
 2,951,043
 1,667,128
 1,018,440
 537,217
 423,623
 0

Performance 
award under 
DCCP4
 2,440,000
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0

RRealized
TTotal realized
fixed and variable      
compensation6
  11,926,563
 6,451,043
 5,167,128
 3,518,440
 4,410,658
 3,273,245
 3,606,400

AAwarded
Total awarded
fixed and variable
compensation6
 13,800,000
 13,900,000
 13,400,000
 14,000,000
 10,900,000
 10,400,000
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components  (base  salary,  cash,  equity  plans,  DCCP)  deliver  the 
realized compensation and in which year the respective component 

had been awarded. The bars for awarded compensation show the 
split  between  fixed  compensation  (base  salary)  and  variable 
compensation (cash component and deferred awards) and highlight 
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Corporate governance and compensation 
Compensation

Board of Directors governance and 
compensation

Our compensation governance 

Board of Directors and Compensation Committee

the  compensation 

The  Board  of  Directors  (BoD)  is  ultimately  responsible  for 
the 
approving 
Compensation  Committee,  which  determines  compensation-
related matters in line with the principles set forth in the Articles 
of Association. 

strategy  proposed  by 

As  determined  in  the  Articles  of  Association  and  the  firm’s 
Organization  Regulations, 
the  Compensation  Committee 
supports the BoD in its duties to set guidelines on compensation 
and benefits, to approve certain compensation and to scrutinize 
executive compensation. It is responsible for the governance and 
oversight  of  our  compensation  process  and  practices,  including 
considering  the  alignment  between  pay  and  performance  and 
that our compensation system does not encourage inappropriate 
risk-taking.  Our  Compensation  Committee  consists  of  four 
independent  BoD  members,  who  are  elected  annually  by 
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Among  other  responsibilities,  the  Compensation  Committee, 

on behalf of the BoD:
– reviews our Total Reward Principles;
– reviews  and  approves  the  design  of  the  compensation

framework;

– reviews  performance  award  funding  throughout  the  year  and
proposes  the  final  performance  award  pool  to  the  BoD  for
approval;

– together  with  the  Group  CEO,  reviews  performance  targets
and  performance  assessments  and  proposes  base  salaries  and
annual  performance  awards  for  the  other  Group  Executive
Board  (GEB)  members  to  the  BoD,  which  approves  the  total
compensation of each GEB member;

– together  with 

the  Chairman  of 

the  BoD,  establishes
performance targets, evaluates performance and proposes the
compensation for the Group CEO to the BoD;

– approves the total compensation for the Chairman of the BoD;
– together  with  the  Chairman,  proposes  the  total  individual
compensation  for  independent  BoD  members  for  approval  by
the BoD;

– together  with  the  BoD,  proposes  the  maximum  aggregate
amounts of compensation for the BoD and for the GEB, to be
submitted for approval by shareholders at the AGM;

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– approves 

remuneration 

for  external
fee 
supervisory  board  members  of  Significant  Group  Entities  and
periodically reviews remuneration / fee frameworks for external
supervisory board members of Significant Regional Entities; and
– reviews  the  compensation  report  and  approves  any  material

frameworks 

public disclosures on compensation matters.

The Compensation Committee meets at least four times a year. 
In 2018, the Compensation Committee held seven meetings and 
two  conference  calls.  All  meetings  were  fully  attended.  The 
Chairman of the BoD and the Group CEO attended all meetings 
and calls. The Chairman of the BoD and the Group CEO were not 
present  during  discussions  related  to  their  own  compensation  or 
performance  evaluations.  The  Chair  of  the  Compensation 
Committee may also invite other executives to join the meeting in 
an  advisory  capacity.  No  individual  whose  compensation  is 
reviewed  is  allowed  to  attend  meetings  during  which  specific 
decisions  are  made  about  that  same  individual’s  compensation. 
Such  decisions  are  subject  to  approval  of  the  Compensation 
Committee and the BoD.

After the meetings, the Chair of the Compensation Committee 
reports  to  the  BoD  on  the  activities  of  the  Compensation 
Committee  and  the  matters  discussed.  In  addition,  where 
necessary, the Chairperson submits proposals for approval by the 
full BoD. The minutes of Compensation Committee meetings are 
sent to all members of the BoD. 

On  31  December  2018,  the  Compensation  Committee 
members  were  Ann  F.  Godbehere,  who  chairs  the  committee, 
Michel Demaré, Julie G. Richardson and Dieter Wemmer. 

External advisors

The  Compensation  Committee  may  retain  external  advisors  to 
support it in fulfilling its duties. In 2018, HCM International Ltd. 
provided  independent  advice  on  compensation  matters.  HCM 
International  Ltd.  holds  no  other  mandates  with  UBS.  The 
compensation  consulting  firm  Willis  Towers  Watson  provided 
the  Compensation  Committee  with  data  on  market  trends  and 
pay  levels,  including  in  relation  to  GEB  and  BoD  compensation. 
Various subsidiaries of Willis Towers Watson provide similar data 
to Human Resources in relation to compensation for employees 
below  the  BoD  and  GEB  level.  Willis  Towers  Watson  holds  no 
other compensation-related mandates with UBS.

The Risk Committee’s role in compensation

The Risk Committee, a committee of the BoD, works closely with 
the Compensation Committee to reinforce that our approach to 
compensation reflects proper risk management and control. The 
risk 
Risk  Committee 

sets  appropriate 

supervises  and 

management  and  risk  control  principles  and  receives  regular 
briefings on how risk is factored into the compensation process. 
in 
It  also  monitors  Group  Risk  Control’s 
compensation  and 
the 
compensation process. 

risk-related  aspects  of 

involvement 

reviews 

→ Refer to www.ubs.com/governance for more information 

Compensation Committee 2018 / 2019 key activities and timeline

This table provides an overview of the Compensation Committee’s key activities from the 2018 AGM to the 2019 AGM.

June

July

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec¹

Jan

Feb

Strategy, policy and governance

Total Reward Principles

Three-year strategic plan on variable compensation

Compensation disclosure and stakeholder communication matters

AGM reward-related items

Compensation Committee governance

Annual compensation review

Accruals and full-year forecast of the performance award pool funding

Performance targets and performance assessment of the Group CEO and GEB members

Group CEO and GEB members’ salaries and individual performance awards

Update on market practice, trends and peer group matters
Pay for performance, including governance on certain higher-paid employees, and
non-standard compensation arrangements
Board of Directors remuneration

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Compensation framework and deferred compensation matters

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Risk and regulatory
Risk management in the compensation approach and joint meeting with 
BoD Risk Committee
Regulatory activities impacting employees and engagement with regulators

1 The Compensation Committee held two meetings in December 2018.

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The table below provides an overview of compensation governance by specific role. 

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Compensation

2018 compensation for the Board of Directors

Chairman of the BoD

Independent BoD members

Under the leadership of the Chairman, Axel A. Weber, the BoD 
determines,  among  other  things,  the  strategy  for  the  Group 
based  on  recommendations  by  the  Group  CEO,  exercises 
ultimate  supervision  over  management  and  appoints  all  GEB 
members.

communication  with 

The  Chairman  presides  over  all  general  meetings  of 
shareholders  and  the  BoD,  and  works  with  the  committee 
chairpersons  to  coordinate  the  work  of  all  BoD  committees. 
Together  with  the  Group  CEO,  the  Chairman  is  responsible  for 
effective 
shareholders  and  other 
stakeholders,  including  government  officials,  regulators  and 
public  organizations.  This  is  in  addition  to  establishing  and 
maintaining  a  close  working  relationship  with  the  Group  CEO 
and  other  GEB  members,  and  providing  advice  and  support 
when  appropriate,  as  well  as  continuing  to  strengthen  and 
promote  our  culture  through  the  three  keys  to  success  –  our 
Pillars, Principles and Behaviors. 

All BoD members except the Chairman are deemed independent 
directors  and  receive  a  fixed  base  fee  of  CHF 325,000  per 
annum. In addition to the base fee, independent BoD members 
receive  committee  fees  for  their  services  on  the  firm’s  various 
board  committees.  The  Senior  Independent  Director  and  the 
Vice  Chairman  of  the  BoD  each  receive  an  additional  fee  of 
CHF 250,000. Independent BoD members must use a minimum 
of 50% of their fees to purchase UBS shares, which are blocked 
for four years. They may elect to use up to 100% of their fees to 
purchase blocked UBS shares. In all cases, the number of shares 
that  independent  BoD  members  are  entitled  to  purchase  is 
calculated at a discount of 15% below the average closing price 
of  the  10  trading  days  leading  up  to  and  including  the  grant 
date.  Independent  BoD  members  do  not  receive  performance 
awards,  severance  payments  or  benefits.  The  chart  on  the 
following  page  provides  details  and  additional  information  on 
the remuneration framework for independent BoD members.

The  Chairman’s  total  compensation  is  contractually  fixed  at 
CHF 5.7  million,  excluding  benefits  and  pension 
fund 
contributions.  His  total  compensation  for  2018,  which  has 
remained  unchanged  since  2015,  consisted  of  a  cash  payment 
of  CHF 3.5  million  and  a  share  component  of  CHF 2.2  million 
delivered  in  174,298  UBS  shares  at  CHF 12.622  per  share.  The 
shares are blocked from distribution for four years. Accordingly, 
his 
fund 
contributions for his service as Chairman for the full year 2018, 
was CHF 6,033,422.

including  benefits  and  pension 

reward, 

total 

→ Refer to “Board of Directors” in the “Corporate governance” 

section of this report for more information on the 

responsibilities of the Chairman

The  share  component  aligns  the  Chairman’s  pay  with  the 
Group’s  long-term  performance.  The  Chairman’s  employment 
terms  or 
agreement  does  not  provide 
supplementary  contributions  to  pension  plans.  Benefits  for  the 
Chairman are in line with local practices for UBS employees. The 
Compensation 
Chairman’s 
compensation  annually,  taking 
into  consideration  fee  or 
compensation levels for comparable roles outside the firm. 

Committee 

severance 

approves 

the 

for 

Base  fees,  committee  fees  and  any  other  payments  to  be 
received by independent BoD members are subject to an annual 
review  based  on  a  proposal  submitted  by  the  Chairman  of  the 
BoD  to  the  Compensation  Committee,  which  in  turn  submits  a 
recommendation to the BoD for approval. The BoD proposes at 
each  AGM  for  shareholder  approval  the  aggregate  amount  of 
BoD  remuneration  in  Swiss  francs,  including  compensation  of 
the  Chairman,  which  applies  until  the  subsequent  AGM. 
the 
Therefore, 
compensation  for  the  Chairman  and  the  independent  BoD 
members in Swiss francs, and for reference the total amounts in 
US dollars.

the  next  page  provide 

tables  on 

the 

The  “Remuneration  details  and  additional  information  for 
independent  BoD  members”  table  shows  the  remuneration  for 
each  independent  BoD  member  for  the  period  from  the  2018 
AGM  to  the  2019  AGM.  The  fixed  base  fees  are  unchanged 
from  the  2017  /  2018  period  and  have  been  broadly  flat  since 
1998. 

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CHF, except where indicated

Base fees as well as fees for committee chair or membership and / or specific roles are paid per annum. At least 50% of the total 
amounts must be used to purchase UBS shares, which are blocked for four years. 

Fixed base fee

Senior Independent Director

Vice Chairman

Audit Committee

Compensation Committee

Governance and Nominating Committee

Corporate Culture and Responsibility Committee

Risk Committee

325,000

250,000

250,000

Chair

   Member

300,000

200,000

300,000

100,000

100,000

50,000

400,000

200,000

Pay mix 1

Blocked
shares

Cash

50%

Delivery

50%

1 Independent BoD members can elect to use 100% of their remuneration to purchase blocked UBS shares. UBS blocked shares are granted with a price discount of 15% and are blocked for four years.

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Audited |
Total payments to BoD members

CHF, except where indicated

Aggregate of all BoD members

For the year 

Total1

USD 
(for reference)
Total1,2

2018

2017

 13,458,422

 13,739,490

 13,133,565

1 Includes social security contributions paid by the BoD members but excludes the portion related to the legally required social security contributions paid by UBS, which for 2018 is estimated at grant at CHF 
831,746 and for 2017 at CHF 664,074.    2 Swiss franc amounts have been translated into US dollars for reference at the 2018 performance award currency exchange rate of CHF / USD 1.02.

Audited |
Compensation details and additional information for non-independent BoD members

CHF, except where indicated

Name, function1
Axel A. Weber, Chairman

For the year 

2018

2017

Base salary
 3,500,000

 3,500,000

Annual share 
award2
 2,200,000

 2,200,000

Contributions
to retirement
benefit plans4
 261,181

 261,181

Benefits3
 72,241

 72,384

Total5
 6,033,422

 6,033,565

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USD
(for reference)

Total5,6
 6,159,425

1 Axel A. Weber was the only non-independent member in office on 31 December 2018 and on 31 December 2017, respectively.     2 These shares are blocked for four years.     3 Benefits are all valued at market 
price.     4 Includes the portion related to UBS’s contribution to the statutory pension scheme.     5 Excludes the portion related to the legally required social security contributions paid by UBS, which for 2018 is 
estimated at grant at CHF 369,966 and for 2017 at CHF 367,999. The legally required social security contributions paid by the non-independent BoD members are included in the amounts shown in this table, as 
appropriate.    6 Swiss franc amounts have been translated into US dollars for reference at the 2018 performance award currency exchange rate of CHF / USD 1.02.

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AGM to AGM
22018/2019

Base fee
 325,000

Committee 
fee(s)
 400,000

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018
22018/2019

22017/2018

 325,000
 325,000

 325,000
 325,000

–
 325,000

 325,000
 325,000

 325,000
 325,000

–
–

 325,000
 325,000

 325,000
 325,000

 325,000
 325,000

 325,000
 325,000

 325,000
 325,000

 325,000

 400,000
 500,000

 500,000
 350,000

–
 250,000

 350,000
 500,000

 500,000
–

–
–

 450,000
 300,000

 200,000
 300,000

 300,000
 200,000

 200,000
 250,000

 250,000
 300,000

 200,000

TTotal 2018/2019
Total 2018/2019 in USD
(for reference)7
TTotal 2017/2018
Legend: C = Chairperson of the respective Committee, M = Member of the respective Committee

Share
percentage4
 100

Number of 
shares5,6
 86,010

 50
 50

 50
 50

–
 50

 50
 50

 50
 50

–
–

 50
 50

 50
 50

 50
 50

 50
 50

 50
 50

 50

 31,864
 50,097

 35,133
 31,456

–
 26,796

 22,060
 38,447

 26,962
 15,145

–
–

 25,328
 29,126

 17,157
 29,126

 20,426
 24,466

 17,157
 26,796

 18,792
 29,126

 17,157

Additional 
payments2
 250,000

 250,000
 250,000

 250,000

TTotal3
  975,000

  975,000
  1,075,000

  1,075,000
  675,000

––
  575,000

  675,000
  825,000

  825,000
  325,000

––
––

  775,000
  625,000

  525,000
  625,000

  625,000
  525,000

  525,000
  575,000

  575,000
  625,000

  525,000

  7,425,000

 7,580,065

  7,100,000

11 Eleven independent BoD members were in office on 31 December 2018. At the 2018 AGM, Jeremy Anderson and Fred Hu were newly elected and William G. Parrett did not stand for re-election. Ten independent 
BoD members were in office on 31 December 2017.    2 These payments are associated with the Vice Chairman or the Senior Independent Director function.    3 Excludes UBS’s portion related to the legally required 
social security contributions, which for the period from the 2018 AGM to the 2019 AGM is estimated at grant at CHF 461,780 and which for the period from the 2017 AGM to the 2018 AGM was estimated at 
grant at CHF 296,075. The legally required social security contributions paid by the independent BoD members are included in the amounts shown in this table, as appropriate.     4 Fees are paid 50% in cash and 
50% in blocked UBS shares. However, independent BoD members may elect to have 100% of their remuneration paid in blocked UBS shares.    5 For 2018, UBS shares, valued at CHF 12.622 (average closing price 
of UBS shares over the last 10 trading days leading up to and including the grant date), were granted with a price discount of 15%. These shares are blocked for four years. For 2017, UBS shares, valued at CHF 
17.999 (average closing price of UBS shares at the SIX Swiss Exchange over the last 10 trading days of February 2018), were granted with a price discount of 15%. These shares are blocked for four years.     6 
Number of shares is reduced in case of the 100% election to deduct legally required contributions. All remuneration payments are, where applicable, subject to social security contributions and / or withholding tax.  
7 Swiss franc amounts have been translated into US dollars for reference at the 2018 performance award currency exchange rate of CHF / USD 1.02.

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Fixed and variable compensation for GEB members

Fixed and variable compensation for GEB members1, 2, 3

CHF million, except where indicated

AAmount

%%

AAmount

TTotal for 2018

NNot deferred

TTotal compensation

Amount5

Number of beneficiaries

FFixed compensation5, 6

Cash-based

Equity-based

VVariable compensation

Cash7

Equity Ownership Plan (EOP)8

  96

  15

  23

  21

  2

  73

  14

  37

  100

  24

  22

  2

  76

  15

  39

  37

  23

  21

  2

  14

  14

  0

%%

  39

  100

  19

DDeferred4

AAmount

  59

  0

  0

  0

  59

  0

  37

%%

  61

  0

  81

Total for 2017
Amount

 96

 12

 21

 20

 2

 74

 15

 37

  22

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan (DCCP)8
11 The figures relate to all GEB members in office during 2018. Thirteen GEB members were in office on 31 December 2018 including two new GEB members appointed on 1 October 2018 and one on 1 November 
2018; two GEB members stepped down on 31 December 2017 and 30 September 2018 respectively; and twelve GEB members were in office on 31 December 2017.     2 2018 includes compensation for six months 
paid under the employment contract during the notice period to one GEB member who stepped down on 31 December 2017, as well as compensation for one GEB member who stepped down on 30 September 
2018 for nine months in office as a GEB member plus for three months paid under the employment contract during the notice period. No payments during notice period were made in 2017.    3 2018 includes 
compensation for two newly appointed GEB members for three months in office as GEB members, and for one newly appointed GEB member for two months in office as a GEB member.    4 Based on the specific 
plan vesting and reflecting the total award value at grant, which may differ from the accounting expenses.     5 Excludes benefits and employer’s contribution to retirement benefit plans. Includes social security 
contributions paid by GEB members but excludes the portion related to the legally required social security contributions paid by UBS.     6 Includes base salary and role-based allowances, rounded to the nearest 
million.     7 Includes allocation of vested but blocked shares, in line with the remuneration section of the UK Prudential Regulation Authority Rulebook.     8 For the GEB members who are also MRTs, the awards 
starting with performance year 2017 are no longer permitted to include dividend and interest payments. Accordingly, the amounts reflect for the EOP the fair value of the non-dividend-bearing awards and for the 
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Compensation

Regulated staff

Key Risk Takers

Key Risk Takers (KRTs) are defined as those employees who, by 
the nature of their roles, have been determined to materially set, 
commit  or  control  significant  amounts  of  the  firm’s  resources 
and  /  or  exert  significant  influence  over  its  risk  profile.  This 
includes employees who work in front-office roles, logistics and 
control  functions.  Identifying  KRTs  globally  is  part  of  our  risk 
control  framework  and  an  important  element  in  ensuring  we 
incentivize only appropriate risk-taking. For 2018, in addition to 
all  GEB  members,  675  employees  were  classified  as  KRTs 
throughout the UBS Group globally, including all GMDs and all 
employees  with  a  total  compensation  exceeding  USD  /  CHF 2.5 
million  (Highly  Paid  Employees)  who  may  not  have  been 
identified as KRTs during the performance year. 

functions. 

the  control 

In  line  with  regulatory  requirements,  the  performance  of 
employees  identified  as  KRTs  during  the  performance  year  is 
evaluated  by 
In  addition,  KRTs’ 
performance awards are subject to a mandatory deferral rate of 
at  least  50%,  regardless  of  whether  the  deferral  threshold  has 
been met. A KRT’s deferred compensation award will only vest if 
the  relevant  Group  and  /  or  business  division  performance 
conditions  are  met.  Consistent  with  all  other  employees,  the 
deferred  portion  of  KRTs’  compensation  is  also  subject  to 
forfeiture or reduction if the KRT commits harmful acts. 

Fixed and variable compensation for Key Risk Takers1

USD million, except where indicated

TTotal for 2018

AAmount

NNot deferred

%%

AAmount

TTotal compensation

Amount3

Number of beneficiaries

FFixed compensation3,4

Cash-based

Equity-based

VVariable compensation

Cash5

Equity Ownership Plan (EOP)6

  1,250

  100

  675

  417

  395

  22

  833

  341

  305

  33

  32

  2

  67

  27

  24

  758

  417

  395

  22

  341

  341

  0

%%

  61

  100

  41

DDeferred2

AAmount

  492

  0

  0

  0

  492

  0

  305

%%

  39

  0

  59

Total for 2017
Amount

 1,327

 707

 435

 408

 28

 891

 372

 320

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan (DCCP)6
11 Includes employees with a total compensation exceeding USD / CHF 2.5 million (Highly Paid Employees), excluding GEB members who were in office during the performance year 2018, except the three new GEB 
members appointed during 2018, who are included for their compensation received for their roles as KRTs prior to their GEB member appointments.     2 Based on the specific plan vesting and reflecting the total 
value at grant, which may differ from the accounting expenses.    3 Excludes benefits and employer's contribution to retirement benefits plan. Includes social security contributions paid by KRTs but excludes the 
portion related to the legally required social security contributions paid by UBS.     4 Includes base salary and role-based allowances.    5 Includes allocation of vested but blocked shares, in line with the remuneration 
section of the UK Prudential Regulation Authority Rulebook.     6 Starting with performance year 2017, KRTs who are also MRTs are no longer permitted to receive dividend and interest payments. Accordingly, the 
amounts reflect for the EOP the fair value of the non-dividend-bearing awards and for the DCCP the fair value of the granted non-interest-bearing awards.

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UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime

the 

requirements, 

For relevant EU-regulated entities we identify individuals who are 
deemed  to  be  Material  Risk  Takers  (MRTs)  based  on  local 
regulatory 
respective  EU  Commission 
Delegated Regulation and the EU Capital Requirements Directive 
of  2013  (CRD  IV).  This  group  consists  of  senior  management, 
risk  takers,  selected  staff  in  control  or  support  functions  and 
certain  employees  whose  total  compensation 
is  above  a 
specified threshold. For 2018, UBS identified 754 MRTs across its 
EU entities. 

Variable compensation awarded to MRTs is subject to specific 
requirements from local regulators such as a maximum variable 
to  fixed  compensation  ratio  which  is  set  at  100%  unless 
approved  to  be  increased  to  200%  by  the  shareholders  of  the 
respective legal entity. UBS has obtained approval as appropriate 
through  relevant  shareholders’  votes  to  increase  the  variable  to 
fixed  pay 
regulatory 
requirements  for  this  population  include  a  minimum  deferral 
rate of 40% to 60% on performance awards and the delivery of 
at  least  50%  of  any  upfront  performance  award  in  UBS  shares 
that vest immediately but are blocked for 12 months. 

to  200%.  Other  applicable 

ratio 

Any  notional  shares  granted  to  MRTs  under  the  EOP  and 
notional DCCP awards for their performance in 2018 are subject 
to  a  six-  or  12-month  blocking  period  post  vesting  and  do  not 
pay out dividends or interest during the deferral period.

these  provisions, 

Since  2015,  performance  awards  granted  to  UK  MRTs  have 
been subject to clawback provisions for a period of up to seven 
years  from  the  date  of  grant.  In  line  with  the  EBA  guidelines, 
clawback  has  also  been  introduced  in  other  EU  jurisdictions  as 
applicable.  Under 
firm  may  claim 
repayment  of  both  the  immediate  and  the  vested  deferred 
element  of  any  performance  award  if  an  individual  is  found  to 
have  contributed  substantially  to  significant  financial  losses  for 
the Group or corporate structure in scope, a material downward 
restatement of disclosed results, or engaged in misconduct and / 
or failed to take expected actions that contributed to significant 
reputational harm.

the 

The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) of the UK 
Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority 
requires 
responsibilities, 
performing certain significant functions and / or those in certain 
other identified categories be designated as Senior Management 
Functions (SMFs). 

individuals  with 

specified 

that 

SMFs  are  subject  to  specific  compensation  requirements, 
including  longer  deferral  as  well  as  longer  blocking  and 
clawback  periods.  The  deferral  period  for  SMFs  is  seven  years, 
with  the  deferred  performance  awards  vesting  in  equal  annual 
installments  between  years  three  and  seven.  Additionally,  these 
awards are subject to a 12-month blocking period post vesting. 
The  clawback  policy  for  SMFs  permits  clawback  for  up  to  10 
years  from  the  date  of  performance  award  grants  (applicable  if 
an  individual  is  subject  to  an  investigation  at  the  end  of  the 
initial  seven-year  clawback  period).  All  SMFs  are  also  identified 
as  MRTs  and  as  such  subject  to  the  same  prohibitions  on 
dividend and interest payments.

Control functions and Group Internal Audit

Our  control  functions  must  be  independent  in  order  to  monitor 
risk  effectively.  Therefore,  their  compensation  is  determined 
separately  from  the  revenue  producers  that  they  oversee, 
supervise or monitor. Their performance award pool is based not 
on the performance of these businesses, but on the performance 
of  the  Group  as  a  whole.  In  addition,  we  consider  other  factors, 
such  as  how  effectively  the  function  has  performed,  and  our 
market  position.  Decisions  on  individual  compensation  for  the 
senior managers of the control functions are made by the function 
heads  and  approved  by  the  Group  CEO.  Decisions  on  individual 
compensation for the members of Group Internal Audit (GIA) are 
made  by  the  Head  GIA  and  approved  by  the  Chairman  of  the 
BoD. Upon proposal by the Chairman, total compensation for the 
Head  GIA  is  approved  by  the  Compensation  Committee  in 
consultation with the Audit Committee. 

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Compensation

2018 performance award pool and expenses

Performance awards granted for the 2018 performance year

The “Variable compensation” table below shows the amount of 
variable  compensation  awarded 
the 
the  number  of 
performance  year  2018, 
granted. 
award 
each 
beneficiaries 

together  with 

to  employees 

type 

for 

for 

of 

In  the  case  of  deferred  awards,  the  final  amount  paid  to  an 
employee depends on performance conditions and consideration 
of  relevant  forfeiture  provisions.  The  deferred  share  award 
amount  is  based  on  the  market  value  of  these  awards  on  the 
date of grant.

Variable compensation1

USD million, except where indicated

Non-deferred cash

Deferred compensation awards

of which: Equity Ownership Plan

of which: Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

of which: Asset Management EOP

Expenses recognized 
in the IFRS income 
statement

22018

2017

  2,089

 2,088

  373

  217

  131

  25

 399

 239

 135

 25

TTotal variable compensation – performance award pool

  2,461

 2,487

Variable compensation – other2

  162

 151

Expenses deferred to
future periods4
22018

2017

  0

  585

  325

  238

  22

  585

  180

 0

 594

 329

 238

 27

 594

 196

Adjustments4
22018

2017

  0

  71

 0

 73

  71 5 

 73 5 

  0

  0

  71

((96)6 

 0

 0

 73

(80)6 

Total

22018

2017

Number of beneficiaries
2017

22018

  2,089

 2,088

  51,809

 45,664

  1,029

 1,067

  613

  369

  47

 642

 373

 52

  3,967

  3,768

  3,934

  284

 4,922

 4,483

 4,891

 439

  3,118

 3,154

  51,819

 45,671

  246

 268

 3,080

  3,266

Financial advisor (FA) variable compensation3
TTotal variable compensation including FA variable 
compensation
11  Expenses  under  “Variable  compensation  –  other”  and  “Financial  advisor  variable  compensation”  are  not  part  of  UBS’s  performance  award  pool.     2  Comprised  of  replacement  payments,  forfeiture  credits, 
severance payments, retention plan payments and interest expense and remeasurements related to the Deferred Contingent Capital Plan.    3 Financial advisor compensation consists of formulaic compensation 
based  directly  on  compensable  revenues  generated  by  financial  advisors  and  supplemental  compensation  calculated  based  on  financial  advisor  productivity,  firm  tenure,  new  assets  and  other  variables.  It  also 
includes expenses related to compensation commitments with financial advisors entered into at the time of recruitment that are subject to vesting requirements.    4 Estimate. The actual amount to be expensed in 
future periods may vary, e.g., due to forfeitures.   5 Represents estimated post-vesting transfer restriction and forfeiture discounts.   6 Included in expenses deferred to future periods is an amount of USD 96 million 
(2017: USD 80 million) in interest expense and remeasurements related to the Deferred Contingent Capital Plan. As the amount recognized as performance award represents the present value of the award at the 
date it is granted to the employee, this amount is adjusted out in the analysis.

  6,850

  7,114

  3,750

  1,250

  5,889

 5,718

 3,605

 7,027

 1,316

 6,822

  (25)

  484

 525

 (6)

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2018 performance award pool and expenses

Performance award pool and expenses

The  performance  award  pool,  which  includes  performance-
based variable awards for 2018, was USD 3.1 billion, reflecting a 
decrease  of  1%  compared  with  2017.  Consistent  with  prior 
years,  the  movements  in  deferred  tax  assets  (DTA),  whether 
positive  or  negative,  do  not  affect  the  funding  of  the 
performance  award  pool  as  DTAs  do  not  reflect  the  underlying 
business performance and are not within management’s control.
Performance  award  expenses  for  2018  decreased  by  5%  to 
USD 3.0  billion.  This  decrease  reflects  the  change  in  the 
performance  award  pool  for  2018  as  well  as  lower  expenses 
related  to  the  amortization  of  awards  from  prior  years.  The 
“Performance  award  pool  and  expenses”  chart  on  this  page 
compares the performance award pool with performance award 
expenses. 

→ Refer to the “2018 performance and compensation funding” 

section of this report for more information

USD billion

3.2

(1%)1

3.2

(0.7)

0.7

2.5

Awards for 
performance 
year deferred 
to future 
periods2 
(including 
accounting 
adjustments)

3.1

Amortization 
of prior-year 
awards

Award
expenses for 
performance 
year

3.0

0.5

2.5

Amortization 
of prior-year 
awards

Award
expenses for 
performance 
year

(0.7)

Awards for 
performance 
year deferred 
to future 
periods2 
(including 
accounting 
adjustments)

Performance 
award pool

2017

Performance 
award expenses

Performance 
award pool

2018

Performance 
award expenses

(5%)

1 Excluding employer-paid taxes and social security.    2 Estimate. The actual amount to be expensed in future 
periods may vary, e.g., due to forfeitures.

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USD billion

Performance  award  expenses  include  all  immediate  expenses 
related  to  2018  compensation  awards  as  well  as  expenses 
deferred  to  2018  related  to  awards  made  in  prior  years.  The 
chart  “Amortization  of  deferred  compensation”  shows  the 
amount  at  the  end  of  2018  of  awards  to  be  amortized  in 
subsequent  years.  This  was  USD 1.2  billion  as  of  31  December 
2018 and USD 1.3 billion as of 31 December 2017. 

→ Refer to “Note 30 Employee benefits: variable compensation” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information

(4%)

(0.1)

(3%)

0.6

(0.5)

1.3

1.2

(0.5)

GEB and KRTs deferred compensation

The  “GEB  and  KRTs  deferred  compensation”  table  on  the 
next  page  shows  the  current  economic  value  of  unvested 
outstanding  deferred  variable  compensation  awards  subject  to 
ex-post adjustments. For share-based plans, the economic value 
is determined based on the closing share price on 28 December 
2018.  For  notional  funds,  it  is  determined  using  the  latest 
available  market  price  for  the  underlying  funds  at  year-end 
2018, and for deferred cash plans, it is determined based on the 
outstanding amount of cash owed to award recipients. 

The “GEB and KRTs ex-post explicit and implicit adjustments 
to  deferred  compensation  in  2018”  table  on  the  next  page 
shows  the  value  of  actual  ex-post  explicit  and 
implicit 
adjustments  to  outstanding  deferred  compensation  in  the 
financial  year  2018.  Ex-post  adjustments  occur  after  an  award 
has  been  granted.  Ex-post  explicit  adjustments  occur  when  we 
adjust  compensation  by  forfeiting  deferred  awards.  Ex-post 
implicit  adjustments  are  unrelated  to  any  action  taken  by  the 
firm and occur as a result of share price movements that affect 
the  value  of  an  award.  The  total  value  of  ex-post  explicit 
adjustments  made  to  UBS  shares  in  2018,  based  on  the 
approximately  6.2  million  shares  forfeited  during  2018,  is  a 
reduction of USD 76.8 million. The size of implicit adjustments is 
mainly due to a decrease in the share price. The share price as of 
year-end  means  that  many  of  the  options  previously  granted 
remain  out  of  the  money.  Hence,  the  majority  of  outstanding 
option awards had no intrinsic value at the end of 2018.

Amortized

Forfeited
and other 
adjustments

31.12.17
Awards to be 
amortized, 
including awards
granted in
1Q18 for the
performance
year 2017

Expected 
amortization
of prior-year
awards in 2019

Annual 
awards 
granted,
including 
awards  
granted in 
1Q19 for the 
performance 
year 2018

31.12.18
Awards to be 
amortized,
including 
awards
granted in
1Q19 for the
performance
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USD million, except where indicated
GGEB
Deferred Contingent Capital Plan7
Equity Ownership Plan (including notional 
funds, if applicable)7
Discontinued deferred compensation plans8
KKRTs

RRelating to awards 
for 20183

Relating to 
awards for prior 
years4

  22

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  0

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 0

Total

 119

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of which: exposed to
ex-post explicit and / 
or implicit adjustments

Total deferred
compensation
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Total amount of 
deferred compensation 
paid out in 20186

 100%

 100%
 100%

 104

 181
 0

 13

 29
 0

 865

  186

 1,051

  305
  0

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan
Equity Ownership Plan (including notional 
funds) 7
Discontinued deferred compensation plans7
TTotal GEB and KRTs
11 Based on the specific plan vesting and reflecting the economic value of the outstanding awards, which may differ from the accounting expenses. Year-to-year reconciliations would also need to consider the 
impacts  of  additional  items  including  off-cycle  awards,  FX  movements,  population  changes,  and  dividend  equivalent  reinvestments.     2  Refer  to  “Note  30  Employee  benefits:  variable  compensation”  in  the 
“Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information.     3 Where applicable, amounts are translated into USD at the performance award currency exchange rate. For GEB members who 
were appointed to the GEB during 2018, awards have been pro-rated between KRT and GEB entries accordingly.    4 Takes into account the ex-post implicit adjustments, given the share price movements since 
grant. For GEB members who were appointed to the GEB part way through 2018, awards have been fully reflected in the GEB entries. Where applicable, amounts are translated from award currency into USD using 
FX rates as at 31 December 2018.   5 Values from the 2017 Compensation Report in CHF have been translated to USD using the 31 December 2017 FX rate.     6 Valued at distribution price and FX rate for all 
awards distributed in 2018. For GEB members who were appointed to the GEB during 2018, value of the awards paid out according to their role at the time of distribution.    7 Starting with performance year 2017, 
GEB members and KRTs who are also MRTs are no longer permitted to receive dividend and interest payments. Accordingly, the amounts reflect for the EOP the fair value of the non-dividend-bearing awards and for 
the DCCP the fair value of the granted non-interest-bearing awards.    8 Senior Executive Equity Ownership Plan (SEEOP) and Incentive Performance Plan (IPP).

 100%
 100%

 1,535
 0

 429
 0

 979
 0

 674
 0

 100%

 2,294

 1,742

 1,148

 2,967

  551

 113

 584

GEB and KRTs ex-post explicit and implicit adjustments to deferred compensation in 2018

USD million
GEB

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

Equity Ownership Plan (including notional funds, if applicable)

Discontinued deferred compensation plans

KRTs

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

Equity Ownership Plan (including notional funds) 

Discontinued deferred compensation plans

Ex-post explicit adjustments1

31.12.18

31.12.17

Ex-post implicit adjustments
to unvested awards2
31.12.18

31.12.17

 0

 0

 0

 (17)

 (13)

 0

 0

 0

 0

 (7)

 (6)

 0

 0

 (28)

 0

 0

 (166)

 0

 0

 26

 0

 0

 214

 0

Total GEB and KRTs
1 Ex-post explicit adjustments are calculated as units forfeited during the year, valued at the share price on 31 December 2018 (USD 12.38) for 2018. The 2017 data is valued using the share price on 31 December 
2017 (CHF 17.94) and translated to USD using the 31 December 2017 FX rate. For the notional funds awarded to Asset Management employees under the EOP, this represents the forfeiture credits recognized in 
2018 and 2017. For the DCCP, the fair value at grant of the forfeited awards during the year is reflected. For GEB members who were appointed to the GEB during 2018, awards have been fully reflected in the GEB 
entries.     2 Ex-post implicit adjustments for UBS shares are calculated based on the difference between the weighted average grant date fair value and the share price at year-end. The amount for notional funds is 
calculated  using  the  mark-to-market  change  during  2018  and  2017.  For  GEB  members  who  were  appointed  to  the  GEB  during  2018,  awards  have  been  fully  reflected  in  the  GEB  entries.  Values  from  2017 
Compensation Report in CHF have been converted to USD using the 31 December 2017 FX rate.  

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As of 31 December 2018, there were 66,888 employees (on a full-
time equivalent basis), an increase of 9% compared with the prior 
year.  This  increase  largely  reflects  our  insourcing  activities,  which 
are  part  of  our  integrated  workforce  strategy,  where  roles 
previously  performed  by  external  staff  have  been  brought  back 
inside  UBS  in  permanent  employee  positions.  The  “Personnel 
expenses”  table  below  shows  our  total  personnel  expenses  for 
2018.  It  includes  salaries,  pension  contributions  and  other 
personnel  costs,  social  security  contributions  and  variable 
compensation. Variable compensation includes cash performance 
awards  paid  in  2019  for  the  2018  performance  year,  the 
amortization  of  unvested  deferred  awards  granted  in  previous 
years and the cost of deferred awards granted to employees who 
are  eligible  for  retirement  in  the  context  of  the  compensation 
framework at the date of grant.

The performance award pool reflects the value of performance 
awards granted relating to the 2018 performance year, including 

awards that are paid out immediately and those that are deferred. 
To  determine  our  variable  compensation  expenses,  the  following 
adjustments  are  required  in  order  to  reconcile  the  performance 
award  pool  to  the  expenses  recognized  in  the  Group’s  financial 
statements  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial 
Reporting Standards (IFRS):
– reduction  for  the  future  amortization  (including  accounting
adjustments)  of  unvested  deferred  awards  granted  in  2019
for the performance year 2018

– addition  for  the  2018  amortization  of  unvested  deferred

awards granted in prior years

As a large part of compensation consists of deferred awards, 
the  amortization  of  unvested  deferred  awards  granted  in  prior 
years forms a significant part of the IFRS expenses in both 2017 
and 2018.

→ Refer to “Note 6 Personnel expenses” and “Note 30 Employee 

benefits: variable compensation” in the “Consolidated financial 

statements” section of this report for more information

Personnel expenses

USD million
SSalaries1

Non-deferred cash

Deferred compensation awards

of which: Equity Ownership Plan

of which: Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

of which: Asset Management EOP

of which: Other performance awards

TTotal variable compensation – performance awards2

of which: guarantees for new hires

Replacement payments3

Forfeiture credits

Severance payments4

Retention plan and other payments

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan: interest expense
TTotal variable compensation – other2

CContractors

SSocial security

PPension and other post-employment benefit plans5

FFinancial advisor variable compensation2,6

Expenses recognized in the IFRS income statement

RRelated to the 
performance year 2018
  6,448

  2,089

  373

  217

  131

  25

  0

  2,461

  26

  7

  0

  123

  33

  0

  162

  489

  788

  457

RRelated to prior 
performance years 

  0

  (32)

  565

  309

  226

  28

  2

  534

  17

  64

  (136)

  0

  33

  119

  80

  0

  3

  0

TTotal expenses 
recognized in 
2018
  6,448

Total expenses 
recognized in 
2017
 6,154

Total expenses 
recognized in 
2016
 6,305

  2,057

  938

  526

  357

  53

  2

 2,062

 1,088

 583

 444

 57

 4

 1,799

 1,215

 708

 435

 66

 6

  2,995

 3,151

 3,013

  43

  72

  (136)

  123

  66

  119

  243

  489

  791

  457

 36

 72

 (107)

 113

 63

 111

 252

 460

 814

 723

 30

 87

 (74)

 220

 76

 115

 425

 426

 755

 678
 3,740

  3,266

  789

  4,054

 4,064

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11 Includes role-based allowances.     2 Refer to “Note 30 Employee benefits: variable compensation” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information.     3 Payments made to 
compensate employees for deferred awards forfeited as a result of joining UBS. Includes the expenses recognized in the financial year (mainly the amortization of the award).     4 Includes legally obligated and 
standard severance payments.    5 Refer to “Note 29 Pension and other post-employment benefit plans” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information.     6 Consists of 
formulaic compensation based directly on compensable revenues generated by financial advisors and supplemental compensation calculated based on financial advisor productivity, firm tenure, new assets and other 
variables. It also includes expenses related to compensation commitments with financial advisors entered into at the time of recruitment that are subject to vesting requirements.     7 Includes net restructuring 
expenses of USD 286 million, USD 545 million and USD 763 million for the years ended 31 December 2018, 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2016, respectively. Refer to “Note 32 Changes in organization and 
acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries and businesses” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information.

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Vesting of outstanding awards granted in prior years subject to performance conditions

The tables below show the extent to which the performance conditions for awards granted in prior years have been met and the 
percentage of the awards that vest in 2019.

Equity Ownership Plan (EOP) 2013 / 2014, EOP 2014 / 2015, 
EOP 2015 / 2016 and EOP 2016 / 2017

Performance conditions

Performance achieved

Adjusted return on tangible equity1 and divisional return on 
attributed equity

The Group and divisional performance conditions have been satisfied. For the EOP 
2013 / 2014, the third and final installment for the Group Executive Board (GEB) 
members vests in full. For the EOP 2014 / 2015, the second installment for the 
GEB members and the second installment for all other employees covered under 
the plan vest in full. For the EOP 2015 / 2016, the first installment for the GEB 
members and the second installment for all other employees covered under the 
plan vest in full. For the EOP 2016 / 2017, the first installment for all other 
employees covered under the plan vests in full

% of installment vesting

100%

1 The assessment for vesting purposes excludes the effect of deferred tax assets (DTAs). Furthermore, DTAs, when positive, have never had an impact on the performance award vesting.  

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan (DCCP) 2013 / 2014

Performance conditions

Performance achieved

% of installment vesting

Common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio, viability event and 
additionally for GEB, Group adjusted profit before tax

The performance conditions have been satisfied. The DCCP 2013 / 2014 vests in 
full 

100%

Discontinued deferred compensation plans

The table below lists discontinued compensation plans that had outstanding balances as of 31 December 2018. The firm has not granted 
any options and SARs since 2009. The strike price for stock options awarded under prior compensation plans has not been reset.

→ Refer to “Note 30 Employee benefits: variable compensation” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of the Annual Report 

2018 for more information

Plan

Key Employee Stock Appreciation 
Rights Plan (KESAP) and Key 
Employee Stock Option Plan (KESOP)

Years 
granted

2002–2009

Eligible employees

Instrument

Performance conditions

Vesting period and other 
conditions

Status as of March 
2019

Selected employees 
(approximately 
17,000 employees 
between 2002 and 
2009)

Share-settled 
stock 
appreciation 
rights (SARs) or 
stock options

None

Expired (some 
options / SARs 
remain exercisable)

Vests in full three years 
after grant, subject to 
continued employment, 
non-solicitation of clients 
and employees and non- 
disclosure of proprietary 
information

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Share and option ownership / entitlements of GEB members

Total of all vested and unvested shares of GEB members

Number of shares of BoD members

Total of all blocked and unblocked shares of BoD members

Vested and unvested options of GEB members

Loans granted to GEB members

Loans granted to BoD members

Compensation paid to former BoD and GEB members

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Share and option ownership / entitlements of GEB members1

Name, function
Sergio P. Ermotti, Group Chief Executive Officer

Martin Blessing, Co-President Global Wealth Management

Christian Bluhm, Group Chief Risk Officer

Markus U. Diethelm, Group General Counsel

Kirt Gardner, Group Chief Financial Officer

Robert Karofsky, Co-President Investment Bank

Sabine Keller-Busse, Group Chief Operating Officer

Ulrich Körner, President Asset Management and
President UBS EMEA

Axel P. Lehmann, President Personal & Corporate Banking 
and President UBS Switzerland

Tom Naratil, Co-President Global Wealth Management and 
President UBS Americas

Piero Novelli, Co-President Investment Bank

Andrea Orcel, former President Investment Bank

Markus Ronner, Group Chief Compliance and Governance 
Officer

Kathryn Shih, President UBS Asia Pacific

TTotal

oon
31 December
22018

Number of
unvested
shares / at risk2
 1,715,430

Number of
vested shares
 1,757,766

TTotal number of 
shares
  3,473,196

Potentially
conferred
voting
rights in %
 0.191

Potentially
conferred
voting
rights in %4
 0.000

NNumber of 
options3
  0

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017

22018

22017

 1,632,464
 256,356

 460,377
 0

  2,092,841
  256,356

 65,761
 259,745

 131,520
 614,222

 589,659
 343,120

 264,718
 500,902

–
 259,762

 244,676
 910,951

 881,979
 307,090

 156,180
 1,132,938

 1,047,311
 471,049

–
–

 1,328,113
 161,152

–
 503,772

 581,546

 0
 0

 0
 317,516

 194,000
 107,472

 61,652
 254,119

–
 263,362

 176,602
 95,597

 95,597
 277,978

 277,978
 484,075

 422,298
 256,367

–
–

 251,439
 173

–
 150,000

 0

  65,761
  259,745

  131,520
  931,738

  783,659
  450,592

  326,370
  755,021

––
  523,124

  421,278
  1,006,548

  977,576
  585,068

  434,158
  1,617,013

  1,469,609
  727,416

––
––

  1,579,552
  161,325

––
  653,772

  581,546

 7,436,489

 3,964,425

  11,400,914

 6,923,927

 1,939,943

  8,863,870

 0.121
 0.014

 0.004
 0.014

 0.008
 0.051

 0.045
 0.025

 0.019
 0.042

–
 0.029

 0.024
 0.055

 0.057
 0.032

 0.025
 0.089

 0.085
 0.040

–
–

 0.091
 0.009

–
 0.036

 0.034

 0.627

 0.513

  0
  0

  0
  0

  0
  0

  0
  0

  0
  0

––
  0

  0
  0

  0
  0

  0
  0

  281,640
  0

––
––

  0
  0

––
  0

  74,599

  0

  356,239

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

–
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.016
 0.000

–
–

 0.000
 0.000

–
 0.000

 0.004

 0.000

 0.021

11 Includes all vested and unvested shares and options of GEB members, including those held by related parties.     2 Includes shares granted under variable compensation plans with forfeiture provisions. The actual 
number of shares vesting in the future will be calculated under the terms of the plans. Refer to “Compensation philosophy and framework” section of this report for more information on the plans.     3 Refer to 
“Note 30 Employee benefits: variable compensation” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information.    4 No conversion rights outstanding.

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Total of all vested and unvested shares of GEB members1,2

Shares on 31 December 2018

 11,400,914

 3,964,425

 1,889,712

 1,826,864

 1,858,391

 1,266,430

 595,092

Total of which: vested

of which: vesting

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Shares on 31 December 20173
1 Includes shares held by related parties.     2 Includes shares granted under variable compensation plans with forfeiture provisions. The actual number of shares vesting in the future will be calculated under the 
terms of the plans. Refer to the “Compensation philosophy and framework” section of this report for more information.    3 Includes all vested and unvested shares of Jürg Zeltner who stepped down from the GEB 
on 31 December 2017.

 1,465,516

 1,825,372

 1,992,458

 1,796,694

 1,941,018

 9,840,946

 819,888

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Number of shares of BoD members1
Name, function
Axel A. Weber, Chairman

Michel Demaré, Vice Chairman

David Sidwell, Senior Independent Director

Jeremy Anderson, member2

Reto Francioni, member

Ann F. Godbehere, member

Fred Hu, member2

William G. Parrett, former member2

Julie G. Richardson, member

Isabelle Romy, member

Robert W. Scully, member

Beatrice Weder di Mauro, member

Dieter Wemmer, member

TTotal

oon 31 December
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NNumber of shares held
  764,329

Voting rights in %
 0.042

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017
22018

22017

22018

22017

  642,100
  322,558

  290,694
  189,805

  154,672
  0

––
  98,832

  76,772
  259,225

  232,263
  0

––
––

  106,916
  17,157

  0
  114,802

  94,376
  47,074

  29,917
  145,601

  126,809
  31,159

  14,002

  1,990,542

  1,768,521

 0.037
 0.018

 0.017
 0.010

 0.009
 0.000

–
 0.005

 0.004
 0.014

 0.013
 0.000

–
–

 0.006
 0.001

 0.000
 0.006

 0.005
 0.003

 0.002
 0.008

 0.007
 0.002

 0.001

 0.109

 0.102

11 Includes blocked and unblocked shares held by BoD members, including those held by related parties. No options were granted in 2018 and 2017.    2 At the 2018 AGM, Jeremy Anderson and Fred Hu were newly 
elected and William G. Parrett did not stand for re-election.

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Total of all blocked and unblocked shares of BoD members1

Total

of which:
unblocked

of which: blocked until

2019

2020

2021

2022

Shares on 31 December 2018

 1,990,542

 636,397

 323,051

 335,587

 366,570

 328,937

Shares on 31 December 2017

1 Includes shares held by related parties.    

 1,768,521

 294,924

 366,821

 347,106

 364,161

 395,509

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Vested and unvested options of GEB members1

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TTotal
number of
options2

Number of
options3

TTom Naratil, Co-President Global Wealth Management and President UBS Americas4

22018

22017

KKathryn Shih, President UBS Asia Pacific

22018

22017

  0

  281,640

  0

 74,599

 181,640

 100,000

Year of
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2008

2009

Vesting
date

Expiry
date

Strike
price

1.3.2011

1.3.2012

28.2.2018

27.2.2019

CHF 35.66

CHF 11.35

 74,599

2008

1.3.2011

28.2.2018

CHF 35.66

11 Includes all options held by GEB members, including those held by related parties.     2 No conversion rights outstanding.     3 Refer to “Note 30 Employee benefits: variable compensation” in the “Consolidated 
financial statements” section of this report for more information.    4 Tom Naratil exercised his remaining 100,000 options on 28 November 2018.

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Loans granted to GEB members1

In line with article 38 of the Articles of Association of UBS Group 
AG,  Group  Executive  Board  (GEB)  members  may  be  granted 
loans. Such loans are made in the ordinary course of business on 
substantially  the  same  terms  as  those  granted  to  other 
employees,  including  interest  rates  and  collateral,  and  neither 

CHF, except where indicated 2
Name, function

Ulrich Körner, President Asset Management and President UBS EMEA (highest loan in 2018)

Ulrich Körner, President Asset Management and President UBS EMEA (highest loan in 2017)
Aggregate of all GEB members4

involve  more  than  the  normal  risk  of  collectability  nor  contain 
any other unfavorable features for the firm. The total amount of 
such loans must not exceed CHF 20 million per GEB member.

USD 
(for reference)
Loans3

 8,380,492

on 31 December

Loans3

2018

22017

2018

2017

 8,240,000

 8,240,000

 33,204,000

 33,770,128

 37,442,914

1 No loans have been granted to related parties of the GEB members at conditions not customary in the market.     2 Swiss franc and US dollar amounts disclosed represent local currency amounts translated at the 
relevant year-end closing exchange rate.    3 All loans granted are secured loans.    4 Excludes unused uncommitted credit facilities of CHF 2,949,690 in 2018 that had been granted to one GEB member, and of CHF 
4,952,596 in 2017 that had been granted to two GEB members.

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Audited |
Loans granted to BoD members1

In line with article 33 of the Articles of Association of UBS Group 
AG, loans to independent Board of Directors (BoD) members are 
made  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business  at  general  market 
conditions.  The  Chairman  as  a  non-independent  member  may 
be  granted  loans  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business  on 

substantially  the  same  terms  as  those  granted  to  employees, 
including  interest  rates  and  collateral,  neither  involving  more 
than  the  normal  risk  of  collectability  nor  containing  any  other 
unfavorable  features  for  the  firm.  The  total  amount  of  such 
loans must not exceed CHF 20 million per BoD member.

CHF, except where indicated 2

Aggregate of all BoD members

on 31 December

Loans3,4,5

2018

2017

 600,000

 3,524,370

USD 
(for reference)
Loans3,4,5

 610,230

1 No loans have been granted to related parties of the BoD members at conditions not customary in the market.     2 Swiss franc and US dollar amounts disclosed represent local currency amounts translated at the 
relevant year-end closing exchange rate.    3 All loans granted are secured loans.    4 CHF 600,000 for Reto Francioni in 2018 and CHF 600,000 for Reto Francioni and CHF 2,924,370 for William G. Parrett in 2017.  
5 Excludes an unused uncommitted credit facility of CHF 243,698 that had been granted to one BoD member in 2017.

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Compensation paid to former BoD and GEB members1

CHF, except where indicated 2

Former BoD members

Aggregate of all former GEB members3

Aggregate of all former BoD and GEB members

For the year

Compensation

Benefits

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

 0

 0

 0

 336,789

 0

 336,789

 0

 0

 45,556

 44,636

 45,556

 44,636

Total

 0

 0

 45,556

 381,425

 45,556

 381,425

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USD 
(for reference)
Total

 0

 46,333

 46,333

1 Compensation or remuneration that is related to the former members’ activity on the BoD or GEB or that is not at market conditions.     2 Swiss franc and US dollar amounts disclosed represent local currency 
amounts translated at the relevant year-end closing exchange rate.    3 Includes a payment in 2018 to one former GEB member and payments in 2017 to two former GEB members.

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Provisions of the Articles of Association related to compensation

Under the say-on-pay provisions in 
Switzerland, shareholders of Swiss-listed 
companies have significant influence over 
board and management compensation. 
At UBS, this is achieved by means of an 
annual binding say-on-pay vote in 
accordance with the following Articles of 
Association provisions related to 
compensation:

Say on pay: In line with article 43 of the 
Articles of Association of UBS Group AG, 
the General Meeting shall approve the 
proposals of the Board of Directors in 
relation to:
a) the maximum aggregate amount of
compensation of the Board of Directors
for the period until the next Annual
General Meeting;
b) the maximum aggregate amount of
fixed compensation of the Group
Executive Board for the following financial
year; and
c) the aggregate amount of variable
compensation of the Group Executive
Board for the preceding financial year.

The Board of Directors may submit for 
approval by the General Meeting 
deviating or additional proposals relating 
to the same or different periods. In the 
event the General Meeting does not 
approve a proposal of the Board of 
Directors, the Board of Directors shall 
determine, taking into account all 
relevant factors, the respective (maximum) 
aggregate amount or (maximum) partial 
amounts and submit the amount(s) so 
determined for approval by the General 
Meeting. The Corporation or companies 

controlled by it may pay or grant 
compensation prior to approval by the 
General Meeting, subject to subsequent 
approval.

Principles of compensation: In line with 
articles 45 and 46 of the Articles of 
Association of UBS Group AG, 
compensation of the members of the 
Board of Directors shall comprise a base 
remuneration and may comprise other 
compensation elements and benefits. 
Compensation of the members of the 
Board of Directors is intended to 
recognize the responsibility and 
governance nature of their role, to attract 
and retain qualified individuals and to 
ensure alignment with shareholders’ 
interest. 

Compensation of the members of the 
Group Executive Board shall comprise 
fixed and variable compensation 
elements. Fixed compensation shall 
comprise the base salary and may 
comprise other compensation elements 
and benefits. Variable compensation 
elements shall be governed by financial 
and non-financial performance measures 
that take into account the performance of 
the Corporation and / or parts thereof, 
targets in relation to the market, other 
companies or comparable benchmarks, 
short- and long-term strategic objectives 
and / or individual targets. The Board of 
Directors or, where delegated to it, the 
Compensation Committee determines the 
respective performance measures, the 
overall and individual performance 
targets, and their achievements. The 

Board of Directors or, where delegated to 
it, the Compensation Committee aims to 
ensure alignment with sustainable 
performance and appropriate risk-taking 
through adequate deferrals, forfeiture 
conditions, caps on compensation, 
harmful acts provisions and similar means 
with regard to parts of or all of the 
compensation. Parts of variable 
compensation shall be subject to a multi-
year vesting period.

Additional amount for GEB members 
appointed after the vote on the 
aggregate amount of compensation by 
the AGM: In line with article 46 of the 
Articles of Association of UBS Group AG, 
if the maximum aggregate amount of 
compensation already approved by the 
General Meeting is not sufficient to also 
cover the compensation of a person who 
becomes a member of or is being 
promoted within the Group Executive 
Board after the General Meeting has 
approved the compensation, the 
Corporation or companies controlled by it 
shall be authorized to pay or grant each 
such Group Executive Board member a 
supplementary amount during the 
compensation period(s) already approved. 
The aggregate pool for such 
supplementary amounts per 
compensation period shall not exceed 
40% of the average of total annual 
compensation paid or granted to the 
Group Executive Board during the 
previous three years.

→ Refer to www.ubs.com/governance for 

more information

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Changes to functional and presentation currencies

Effective from 1 October 2018, the functional currency of UBS Group AG and UBS AG’s Head Office in Switzerland changed from Swiss francs 
to  US  dollars  and  that  of  UBS  AG’s  London  Branch  from  British  pounds  to  US  dollars,  in  compliance  with  the  requirements  of  International 
Accounting Standard (IAS) 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates. The presentation currency of UBS Group AG’s consolidated 
financial statements has changed from Swiss francs to US dollars to align with the functional currency changes of significant Group entities. 
Prior periods have been restated for this change in presentation currency. 

→ Refer to “Note 1b Changes in accounting policies, comparability and other adjustments, excluding the effects of adoption of IFRS 9 

Financial Instruments” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information 

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reporting
Report of the independent registered public accounting 
firm on internal control over financial reporting
Report of the independent registered public accounting 
firm on the consolidated financial statements
Statutory auditor’s report on the audit of the 
consolidated financial statements

316 UBS Group AG consolidated financial statements

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Primary financial statements
Income statement
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Statement of changes in equity
Statement of cash flows

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Summary of significant accounting policies
Segment reporting

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Net interest income and other net income from fair 
value changes on financial instruments
Net fee and commission income
Other income
Personnel expenses
General and administrative expenses
Income taxes
Earnings per share (EPS) and shares outstanding

Balance sheet notes 
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Financial assets at amortized cost and other 
positions in scope of expected credit loss 
measurement
Derivative instruments
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value held for 
trading
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading
Financial assets measured at fair value through 
other comprehensive income
Property, equipment and software
Goodwill and intangible assets
Other assets
Amounts due to banks and customer deposits
Debt issued designated at fair value
Debt issued measured at amortized cost
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Other liabilities

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Expected credit loss measurement
Fair value measurement
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
Restricted and transferred financial assets

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Hedge accounting
Pension and other post-employment benefit plans
Employee benefits: variable compensation
Interests in subsidiaries and other entities
Changes in organization and acquisitions and 
disposals of subsidiaries and businesses
Operating leases and finance leases
Guarantees, commitments and forward starting 
transactions
Related parties
Invested assets and net new money
Currency translation rates
Events after the reporting period

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Management’s assessment of internal control over financial 
reporting as of 31 December 2018
UBS  management  has  assessed  the  effectiveness  of  UBS’s 
internal control over financial reporting as of 31 December 2018 
based on the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO)  in  Internal 
Control  –  Integrated  Framework  (2013  Framework).  Based  on 
this assessment, management believes that, as of 31 December 
2018,  UBS’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  was 
effective.

The  effectiveness  of  UBS’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting as of 31 December 2018 has been audited by Ernst & 
Young Ltd, UBS’s independent registered public accounting firm, 
as stated in their report appearing on page 305, which expresses 
an  unqualified  opinion  on  the  effectiveness  of  UBS’s  internal 
control over financial reporting as of 31 December 2018.

Reports of the statutory auditor / independent registered 
public accounting firm

The accompanying reports of the independent registered public 
accounting  firm  on  the  consolidated  financial  statements  (refer 
to page 306) and internal control over financial reporting (refer 
to  page  305)  of  UBS  Group  AG  are  included  in  our  filing  on 
15 March  2019  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission 
on Form 20-F pursuant to US reporting obligations.

The  accompanying  statutory  auditor’s  report  on  the  audit  of 
the consolidated financial statements (refer to pages 307 to 315) 
of UBS Group AG, in addition to the aforementioned reports, is 
included  in  our  Annual  Report  2018  available  on  our  website 
and  filed  on  15  March  2019  with  all  other  relevant  non-US 
exchanges.

Management’s report on internal control over financial 
reporting

Management’s responsibility for internal control over financial 
reporting
The  Board  of  Directors  and  management  of  UBS  Group  AG 
(UBS) are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate 
internal  control  over  financial  reporting.  UBS’s  internal  control 
over  financial  reporting  is  designed  to  provide  reasonable 
assurance  regarding  the  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of 
published financial statements in accordance with IFRS as issued 
by the IASB.

UBS’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  includes  those 

policies and procedures that:
– pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable 
transactions  and 
fairly 

reflect 

detail,  accurately  and 
dispositions of assets;

– provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded 
as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of 
financial  statements,  and  that  receipts  and  expenditures  of 
the  company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with 
authorizations of UBS management; and

– provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  prevention  or  timely 
detection  of  unauthorized  acquisition,  use  or  disposition  of 
the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the 
financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over 
financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. 
Also,  projections  of  any  evaluation  of  effectiveness  to  future 
periods  are  subject  to  the  risk  that  controls  may  become 
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree 
of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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(cid:1)(cid:17)(cid:34)(cid:44)(cid:46)(cid:38)(cid:35)(cid:38)(cid:34)(cid:33)(cid:1)(cid:25)(cid:47)(cid:31)(cid:39)(cid:38)(cid:32)(cid:1)(cid:15)(cid:32)(cid:32)(cid:42)(cid:47)(cid:41)(cid:46)(cid:30)(cid:41)(cid:46)(cid:1)(cid:3)(cid:27)(cid:7)(cid:26)(cid:7)(cid:4)(cid:1)
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Primary financial statements

Audited |
Income statement

USD million
Interest income from financial instruments measured at amortized cost and fair value through 
other comprehensive income
Interest expense from financial instruments measured at amortized cost

Interest income from financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss

Interest expense from financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss

Net interest income

Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments

Credit loss (expense) / recovery

Fee and commission income

Fee and commission expense

Net fee and commission income

Other income

Total operating income

Personnel expenses

General and administrative expenses

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

Total operating expenses

Operating profit / (loss) before tax

Tax expense / (benefit) 

Net profit / (loss)

Net profit / (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

NNet profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders

Earnings per share (USD)

Basic

Diluted

Note

331.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

For the year ended

 3
 3

 3

 3

 3

 3

 23

 4

 4

 4

 5

 6

 7

 15

 16

 8

 9

 9

  10,100
  (6,391)

  6,968

  (4,653)

  6,025

  5,984

  (118)

  19,598

  (1,703)

  17,895

  427

  30,213

  16,132

  6,797

  1,228

  65

  24,222

  5,991

  1,468

  4,522

  7

  4,516

 10,422
 (5,404)

 4,056

 (2,418)

 6,656

 5,065

 (131)

 19,362

 (1,840)

 17,522

 511

 29,622

 16,199

 6,949

 1,053

 71

 24,272

 5,351

 4,305

 1,046

 77

 969

 10,379
 (4,976)

 3,579

 (2,495)

 6,487

 5,023

 (38)

 18,374

 (1,781)

 16,593

 663

 28,729

 15,913

 7,517

 997

 93

 24,519

 4,209

 777

 3,432

 84

 3,348

  1.21

  1.18

 0.26

 0.25

 0.90

 0.88

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Statement of comprehensive income

USD million

Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders

NNet profit / (loss)

OOther comprehensive income that may be reclassified to the income statement

FForeign currency translation

Foreign currency translation movements related to net assets of foreign operations, before tax

Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments designated as net investment hedges, before tax

Foreign currency translation differences on foreign operations reclassified to the income statement
Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments designated as net investment hedges reclassified to 
the income statement
Income tax relating to foreign currency translations, including the effect of net investment hedges

Subtotal foreign currency translation, net of tax

FFinancial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

Net unrealized gains / (losses), before tax

Impairment charges reclassified to the income statement from equity

Realized gains reclassified to the income statement from equity

Realized losses reclassified to the income statement from equity

Income tax relating to net unrealized gains / (losses)

Subtotal financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, net of tax

CCash flow hedges of interest rate risk

Effective portion of changes in fair value of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, before tax

Net (gains) / losses reclassified to the income statement from equity

Income tax relating to cash flow hedges

Subtotal cash flow hedges, net of tax

TTotal other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax

OOther comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to the income statement

DDefined benefit plans

Gains / (losses) on defined benefit plans, before tax

Income tax relating to defined benefit plans

Subtotal defined benefit plans, net of tax

OOwn credit on financial liabilities designated at fair value

Gains / (losses) from own credit on financial liabilities designated at fair value, before tax

Income tax relating to own credit on financial liabilities designated at fair value

Subtotal own credit on financial liabilities designated at fair value, net of tax

TTotal other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax

TTotal other comprehensive income

TTotal comprehensive income attributable to shareholders

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For the year ended

331.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

  4,516

 969

 3,348

  (725)

  181

  3

  2
  (2)

 1,595

 (55)

 32

 (6)
 (2)

  (541)

 1,564

  (56)

  0

  0

  0

  12

  (45)

  (42)

  (294)

  67

  (269)

  (855)

  (220)

  276

  56

  517

  (8)

  509

  565

 96

 15

 (209)

 14

 (6)

 (91)

 45

 (843)

 163

 (635)

 838

 286

 11

 296

 (315)

 (2)

 (317)

 (20)

 (888)

 356

 77

 (5)
 2

 (458)

 261

 5

 (376)

 26

 26

 (58)

 234

 (1,094)

 176

 (684)

 (1,200)

 (880)

 51

 (829)

 (134)

 4

 (130)

 (959)

  (290)

  4,225

 818

 1,787

 (2,159)

 1,189

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Statement of comprehensive income (continued)

Table continued from previous page.

USD million

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

Net profit / (loss)

Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to the income statement

Foreign currency translation movements, before tax

Income tax relating to foreign currency translation movements

Subtotal foreign currency translation, net of tax

Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax

Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

Total comprehensive income  

Net profit / (loss)

Other comprehensive income 

of which: other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to the income statement

of which: other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to the income statement

Total comprehensive income 

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 7

 (1)

 0

 (1)

 (1)

 5

 4,522

 (292)

 (855)

 563

 4,231

 77

 84

 250

 0

 250

 250

 326

 1,046

 1,068

 838

 229

 2,113

 (22)

 0

 (22)

 (22)

 62

 3,432

 (2,181)

 (1,200)

 (981)

 1,251

318 

Balance sheet
USD million

Assets
Cash and balances at central banks
Loans and advances to banks
Receivables from securities financing transactions
Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
Loans and advances to customers
Other financial assets measured at amortized cost
TTotal financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial assets at fair value held for trading

of which: assets pledged as collateral that may be sold or repledged by counterparties

Derivative financial instruments
Brokerage receivables
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading
TTotal financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
FFinancial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
Investments in associates
Property, equipment and software
Goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Other non-financial assets
TTotal assets

Liabilities
Amounts due to banks 
Payables from securities financing transactions
Cash collateral payables on derivative instruments
Customer deposits
Debt issued measured at amortized cost
Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
TTotal financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Financial liabilities at fair value held for trading
Derivative financial instruments
Brokerage payables designated at fair value
Debt issued designated at fair value
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value
TTotal financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss
Provisions
Other non-financial liabilities
TTotal liabilities

Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Treasury shares
Retained earnings
Other comprehensive income recognized directly in equity, net of tax
EEquity attributable to shareholders
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
TTotal equity
TTotal liabilities and equity

Note

331.12.18

31.12.17

1.1.17

 10
10, 25
10, 25
 10
10, 17a

12, 24

11, 24, 25
 24
13, 24

14, 24
31b
 15
 16
 8
17b

 18
 25
 25
 18
 20
22a

12, 24
11, 24, 25
 24
19, 24
22b, 24

21a
22c

  108,370
  16,868
  95,349
  23,602
  320,352
  22,563
  587,104
  104,370
  32,121
  126,210
  16,840
  82,690
  330,110
  6,667
  1,099
  9,348
  6,647
  10,105
  7,410
  958,489

  10,962
  10,296
  28,906
  419,838
  132,271
  6,885
  609,158
  28,943
  125,723
  38,420
  57,031
  33,594
  283,711
  3,494
  9,022
  905,386

  338
  20,843
  (2,631)
  30,448
  3,930
  52,928
  176
  53,103
  958,489

 90,045
 14,094
 91,951
 24,040
 326,746
 37,815
 584,691
 129,407
 36,277
 121,285

 60,457
 311,148
 8,889
 1,045
 9,057
 6,563
 10,056
 7,830
 939,279

 7,728
 17,485
 31,029
 419,577
 143,160
 37,276
 656,255
 31,251
 119,137

 50,782
 16,643
 217,813
 3,214
 9,443
 886,725

 338
 23,598
 (2,210)
 25,932
 4,838
 52,495
 59
 52,554
 939,279

 105,883
 12,926
 79,936
 26,198
 300,010
 27,115
 552,068
 90,416
 29,731
 155,642

 64,210
 310,269
 15,402
 947
 8,186
 6,442
 13,158
 12,434
 918,906

 10,459
 9,266
 34,852
 416,267
 101,837
 37,729
 610,410
 22,425
 151,121

 49,057
 14,122
 236,725
 4,101
 14,083
 865,320

 338
 25,958
 (2,362)
 25,029
 3,953
 52,916
 670
 53,586
 918,906

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Statement of changes in equity

USD million
BBalance as of 1 January 2016

Issuance of share capital

Acquisition of treasury shares

Delivery of treasury shares under share-based compensation plans

Other disposal of treasury shares

Premium on shares issued and warrants exercised

Share-based compensation expensed in the income statement

Tax (expense) / benefit

Dividends

Preferred notes

Translation effects recognized directly in retained earnings

New consolidations / (deconsolidations) and other increases / (decreases)

Total comprehensive income for the year

of which: net profit / (loss)

of which: other comprehensive income (OCI) that may be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax

of which: OCI that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax – defined benefit plans

of which: OCI that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax – own credit

of which: OCI that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax – foreign currency translation

BBalance as of 31 December 2016

Issuance of share capital

Acquisition of treasury shares

Delivery of treasury shares under share-based compensation plans

Other disposal of treasury shares

Premium on shares issued and warrants exercised

Share-based compensation expensed in the income statement

Tax (expense) / benefit

Dividends

Preferred notes

Translation effects recognized directly in retained earnings

New consolidations / (deconsolidations) and other increases / (decreases)

Total comprehensive income for the year

of which: net profit / (loss)

of which: other comprehensive income (OCI) that may be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax

of which: OCI that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax – defined benefit plans

of which: OCI that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax – own credit

of which: OCI that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax – foreign currency translation

Share
capital
  338

Share 

premium Treasury shares
  (1,806)
  28,966

Retained
earnings
  22,672

 (1,444)3 

 840

 493 

 (716)

 (2)

 5

 872

 29

 (3,241)2 

 45

 13

 (45)

 2,389

 3,348

 (829)

 (130)

  338

  25,958

  (2,362)

  25,029

 (908)3 

 994

 663 

 (879)

 1

 19

 735

 21

 (2,259)2 

 1

 (46)

 949

 969

 296

 (317)

BBalance as of 31 December 2017

  338

  23,598

  (2,210)

  25,932

320 

Other comprehensive 
income recognized 
directly in equity, 
net of tax1
  5,166

of which: 
foreign currency 
translation
  3,360

of which: 
financial assets at
fair value through 
other comprehensive 
income
  171

of which: 
cash flow 
hedges
  1,635

Total equity
attributable to 
shareholders
  55,336

 0

 (1,444)

Non-controlling 
interests
  1,992

Total equity
  57,328

 0

 (1,444)

 (13)

 (1,200)

 (1,200)

 (17)

 (58)

 (58)

 4

 (684)

 (684)

 (458)

 (458)

  3,953

  2,901

  96

  955

 46

 838

 838

 1,564

 1,564

 7

 (91)

 (91)

 39

 (635)

 (635)

 124

 47

 5

 872

 29

 (3,241)

 0

 0

 0

 1,189

 3,348

 (1,200)

 (829)

 (130)

 0

  52,916

 0

 (908)

 115

 67

 19

 735

 21

 (2,259)

 0

 0

 1

 1,787

 969

 838

 296

 (317)

 0

  4,838

  4,466

  13

  360

  52,495

 (85)

 (1,299)

 0

 62

 84

 (22)

  670

 (77)

 (878)

 17

 326

 77

 250

  59

 124

 47

 5

 872

 29

 (3,326)

 (1,299)

 0

 0

 1,251

 3,432

 (1,200)

 (829)

 (130)

 (22)

  53,586

 0

 (908)

 115

 67

 19

 735

 21

 (2,337)

 (878)

 0

 18

 2,113

 1,046

 838

 296

 (317)

 250

  52,554

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Statement of changes in equity (continued)

USD million
BBalance as of 31 December 2017

Effect of adoption of IFRS 9

Effect of adoption of IFRS 15

BBalance as of 1 January 2018 after the adoption of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15

Issuance of share capital

Acquisition of treasury shares

Delivery of treasury shares under share-based compensation plans

Other disposal of treasury shares

Premium on shares issued and warrants exercised

Share-based compensation expensed in the income statement

Tax (expense) / benefit

Dividends

Preferred notes

Translation effects recognized directly in retained earnings

New consolidations / (deconsolidations) and other increases / (decreases)

Total comprehensive income for the year

of which: net profit / (loss)

of which: other comprehensive income (OCI) that may be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax

of which: OCI that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax – defined benefit plans

of which: OCI that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax – own credit

of which: OCI that will not be reclassified to the income statement, net of tax – foreign currency translation

Share
capital
  338

Share 

premium Treasury shares
  (2,210)
  23,598

Retained
earnings
  25,932

 (518)

 (25)

  338

  0

  23,598

  (2,210)

  25,389

  (1,608)3 

  1,137

  503 

  (1,009)

  22

  676

  4

  (2,440)2 

  (7)

 (21)

  5,080

  4,516

  56

  509

BBalance as of 31 December 2018

  338

  20,843

  (2,631)

  30,448

11 Excludes defined benefit plans and own credit that are recorded directly in Retained earnings.     2 Reflects the payment of an ordinary cash dividend of CHF 0.65 (2017: CHF 0.60 ordinary cash dividend; 2016: 
CHF 0.60 ordinary cash dividend and CHF 0.25 special cash dividend) per dividend-bearing share out of the capital contribution reserve.    3 Includes treasury shares acquired and disposed of by the Investment Bank 
in its capacity as a market-maker in UBS shares and related derivatives and to hedge certain issued structured debt instruments. These acquisitions and disposals are reported based on the sum of the net monthly 
movements.

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Other comprehensive 
income recognized 
directly in equity, 
net of tax1
  4,838

 (74)

  4,764

  21

  (855)

  (855)

of which: 
foreign currency 
translation
  4,466

of which: 
financial assets at
fair value through 
other comprehensive 
income
  13

  4,466

  (541)

  (541)

 (74)

  (61)

  3

  (45)

  (45)

of which: 
cash flow 
hedges
  360

  360

  18

  (269)

  (269)

  3,930

  3,924

  (103)

  109

Total equity
attributable to 
shareholders
  52,495

Non-controlling 
interests
  59

  59

 (591)

 (25)

  51,879

  0

  (1,608)

  128

  50

  22

  676

  4

Total equity
  52,554

 (591)

 (25)

  51,938

  0

  (1,608)

  128

  50

  22

  676

  4

  (2,440)

  (10)

  (2,450)

  0

  0

  (7)

  4,225

  4,516

  (855)

  56

  509

  0

  52,928

  0

  0

  115

  4,231

  4,522

  (855)

  56

  509

  (1)

  53,103

  122

  5

  7

  (1)

  176

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UBS Group AG shares issued and treasury shares held

Number of shares

Shares issued

Balance at the beginning of the year

Issuance of shares

BBalance at the end of the year

Treasury shares

Balance at the beginning of the year

Acquisitions

Disposals

BBalance at the end of the year

22018

2017

  3,853,096,603

 3,850,766,389

  2,538,146

 2,330,214

  3,855,634,749

 3,853,096,603

  132,301,550

  103,979,927

  (69,813,675)

  166,467,802

 138,441,772

 54,828,640

 (60,968,862)

 132,301,550

Conditional share capital

Share repurchase program

As  of  31  December  2018,  125,126,476  additional  UBS  Group 
AG shares could have been issued to fund UBS’s employee share 
option programs.

Additional  conditional  capital  up  to  a  maximum  number  of 
380,000,000  UBS  Group  AG  shares  was  available  as  of 
31 December 2018  for  conversion  rights  and  warrants  granted 
in  connection  with  the  issuance  of  bonds  or  similar  financial 
instruments.

As  announced  in  January  2018,  UBS  has  an  active  share 
repurchase program to buy back up to CHF 2 billion of its own 
shares  over  the  three-year  period  starting  from  March  2018. 
Under  this  program,  UBS  purchased  48  million  shares  totaling 
USD 762 million in 2018.

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Statement of cash flows1

USD million

Cash flow from / (used in) operating activities

Net profit / (loss)

NNon-cash items included in net profit and other adjustments:

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

Credit loss expense / (recovery)

Share of net profits of associates / joint ventures and impairment of associates

Deferred tax expense / (benefit)

Net loss / (gain) from investing activities

Net loss / (gain) from financing activities

Other net adjustments

NNet change in operating assets and liabilities:

Loans and advances to banks / amounts due to banks

Securities financing transactions

Cash collateral on derivative instruments

Loans and advances to customers

Customer deposits

Financial assets and liabilities at FV held for trading and derivative financial instruments

Brokerage receivables and payables

Financial assets at fair value not held for trading, other financial assets and liabilities

Provisions, other non-financial assets and liabilities

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

NNet cash flow from / (used in) operating activities

Cash flow from / (used in) investing activities

Purchase of subsidiaries, associates and intangible assets

Disposal of subsidiaries, associates and intangible assets2

Purchase of property, equipment and software

Disposal of property, equipment and software

Purchase of financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

Disposal and redemption of financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

Net (purchase) / redemption of debt securities measured at amortized cost

Net (purchase) / redemption of financial assets held to maturity

NNet cash flow from / (used in) investing activities

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For the year ended

331.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

  4,522

 1,046

 3,432

  1,228

 1,053

  65

  118

  (528)

  425

  (46)

  (4,828)

  (1,179)

  3,504

  (11,230)

  (1,447)

  (5,213)

  9,138

  11,107

  11,432

  11,115

  1,682

  (951)

  28,913

  (287)

  137

  (1,688)

  114

  (1,999)

  1,361

  (3,770)

  (6,132)

 71

 131

 (69)

 3,414

 (198)

 2,109

 (855)

 (3,234)

 (111)

 (2,454)

 (14,471)

 (12,962)

 (23,544)

 (1,978)

 996

 (1,044)

 (52,099)

 (106)

 339

 (1,627)

 47

 (8,626)

 15,250

 (91)

 5,186

 997

 93

 38

 (109)

 (43)

 (1,223)

 9,967

 (296)

 (1,286)

 945

 (4,182)

 3,662

 33,493

 8,525

 (77,228)

 5,570

 (645)

 (18,292)

 (27)

 94

 (1,800)

 182

 (7,022)

 54,433

 (9,224)

 36,637

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USD million

Cash flow from / (used in) financing activities

Net short-term debt issued / (repaid)

Net movements in treasury shares and own equity derivative activity

Distributions paid on UBS shares

Issuance of long-term debt, including debt issued designated at fair value

Repayment of long-term debt, including debt issued designated at fair value

Net changes in non-controlling interests and preferred notes

NNet cash flow from / (used in) financing activities

Total cash flow

CCash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

Net cash flow from / (used in) operating, investing and financing activities

Effects of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents
CCash and cash equivalents at the end of the year3

of which: cash and balances at central banks

of which: loans and advances to banks

of which: money market paper 4

Additional information

Net cash flow from / (used in) operating activities includes:

Interest received in cash

Interest paid in cash

For the year ended

331.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

  (12,245)

  (1,431)

  (2,440)

  60,682

  (44,344)

  (31)

  190

  104,834

  22,971

  (1,726)

  126,079

  108,268

  15,678

  2,133

 24,500

 (730)

 (2,259)

 51,450

 (45,187)

 (787)

 26,988

 119,014

 (19,925)

 5,745

 104,834

 89,968

 12,773

 2,093

 5,474

 (1,259)

 (3,241)

 33,703

 (33,902)

 (1,387)

 (612)

 102,879

 17,733

 (1,598)

 119,014

 105,832

 11,749

 1,433

  7,705

  4,553

 7,735

 3,917

 8,002

 3,565

Dividends on equity investments, investment funds and associates received in cash5
11 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018, cash flows from certain financial assets previously classified as available-for-sale assets  have been reclassified from investing to operating activities as the assets are 
accounted for at fair value through profit or loss effective 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.    2 Includes dividends received from associates.    3 USD 5,245 million, USD 2,497 million and USD 
2,615 million of cash and cash equivalents (mainly reflected in Loans and advances to banks) were restricted as of 31 December 2018, 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2016, respectively. Refer to Note 26 for 
more  information.     4  Money  market  paper  is  included  in  the  balance  sheet  under  Financial  assets  at  fair  value  held  for  trading  (31 December 2018:  USD 366  million;  31 December 2017:  USD 135  million; 
31 December 2016:  USD 74  million),  Financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value  through  other  comprehensive  income  (31 December 2018:  USD 8  million;  31 December 2017:  USD  17  million;  31 December 2016: 
USD 416  million),  Financial  assets  at  fair  value  not  held  for  trading  and  Other  financial  assets  measured  at  amortized  cost  (31 December 2018:  USD 1,760  million;  31 December 2017:  USD  1,941  million; 
31 December 2016: USD 942 million).     5 Includes dividends received from associates (2018: USD 42 million; 2017: USD 53 million; 2016: USD 50 million) reported within Cash flow from / (used in) investing 
activities.

  2,322

 1,828

 1,618

Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

USD million
Balance as of 1 January 2017

Cash flows

Non-cash changes

of which: foreign currency translation

of which: fair value changes

of which: other

Balance as of 31 December 2017

Cash flows

Non-cash changes

of which: foreign currency translation

of which: fair value changes

of which: other

Balance as of 31 December 2018

Debt issued 
measured at 
amortized 
cost
 101,837

of which: 
short-term
 25,720

of which: 
long-term
 76,117

Debt issued 
designated at fair 
value
 49,057

Over-the-
counter (OTC) 
debt 
instruments2
 4,581

 36,811

 24,500

 12,311

 4,512

 4,925

 0

 (413)

 2,050

 2,050

 2,462

 2,875

 0

 (413) 1 

 143,160

 52,270

 90,890

 (7,402)

 (3,488)

 (3,155)

 0

 (332)

 (12,245)

 4,843

 (1,000)

 (1,000)

 (2,487)

 (2,155)

 0

 0

 (332) 1 

 (5,625)

 7,350

 3,085

 4,265

 0

 50,782

 13,332

 (7,083)

 309

 (7,392)

 0

Total
 155,476

 30,765

 12,130

 8,183

 4,360

 (413)

 (422)

 268

 173

 95

 0

 4,428

 198,371

 (1,838)

 4,092

 (140)

 (10,711)

 (59)

 (82)

 0

 (2,905)

 (7,475)

 (332)

1 Includes the effect of fair value hedges on long-term debt issued. Refer to Note 1a item j and Note 20 for more information.    2 Included in balance sheet line Other financial liabilities designated at fair value.

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 132,271

 39,025

 93,246

 57,031

 2,450

 191,752

 
Notes to the UBS Group AG consolidated financial statements

Note 1  Summary of significant accounting policies

The following table provides an overview of information included in this Note.

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337

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338

339

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346

347

348

348

348

348

349

a) Significant accounting policies
Basis of accounting
1) Consolidation

a. Consolidation principles
b. Structured entities

2) Segment reporting
3) Financial instruments
a. Recognition
b. Classification, measurement and presentation
c.
d. Derecognition
e. Securities borrowing / lending and repurchase / 

Interest income and expense

reverse repurchase transactions
Fair value of financial instruments

f.
g. Allowances and provisions for expected 

credit losses

h. Restructured and modified financial assets
i. Netting
j. Hedge accounting
k. Embedded derivatives
l.
Financial liabilities
m. Own credit
n. Loan commitments
o. Financial guarantee contracts

p. Other net income from fair value changes on 

financial instruments 

349

351

351

352

352

353

354

354

355

356

357

Income taxes
Investments in associates 

4) Fee and commission income and expenses
5) Cash and cash equivalents
6) Share-based and other deferred compensation plans
7) Pension and other post-employment benefit plans
8)
9)
10) Property, equipment and software
11) Goodwill and intangible assets
12) Provisions and contingent liabilities
13) Foreign currency translation
14) Equity, treasury shares and contracts 

on UBS Group AG shares

357

15) Leasing

358

b) Changes in accounting policies, comparability 

and other adjustments, excluding the effects of 
adoption of IFRS 9, Financial Instruments

363

c) Changes in accounting policies and 

comparability and transition effects from the 
adoption of IFRS 9, Financial Instruments

375

d) International Financial Reporting Standards and 
Interpretations to be adopted in 2019 and later 
and other changes

Accounting policies applicable prior to 1 January 2018

The accounting policies described in Note 1a have been applied consistently in all years presented unless otherwise stated in Note 1b. In addition, 
effective from 1 January 2018, the Group applies IFRS 9, Financial Instruments, which substantially changes the accounting for financial assets, and 
IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which affects the Group’s revenue recognition, measurement and presentation.

Within Note 1a, policies for prior periods that differ from those applied to the financial year ended 31 December 2018 are identified with a Comparative 
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a) Significant accounting policies

This Note describes the significant accounting policies applied in 
the  preparation  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements  (the 
“Financial  Statements”)  of  UBS  Group  AG  and  its  subsidiaries 
(“UBS”  or  the  “Group”).  On  14  March  2019,  the  Financial 
Statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors.

Basis of accounting

The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS),  as  issued  by 
the  International  Accounting  Standards  Board  (IASB),  and  are 
presented  in  US  dollars  (USD),  which  is  also  the  functional 
currency  of  UBS  Group  AG,  UBS  AG’s  Head  Office,  UBS  AG’s 
London Branch and UBS’s US-based operations.

Disclosures  provided  in  the  “Risk,  treasury  and  capital 
management” section of this report that are marked as audited 
form  an  integral  part  of  the  Financial  Statements.  These 
disclosures  relate  to  requirements  under  IFRS  7,  Financial 
Instruments:  Disclosures,  and  IAS  1,  Presentation  of  Financial 
Statements, and are not repeated in this section. 

The  accounting  policies  described  in  this  Note  have  been 
applied  consistently  in  all  years  presented  unless  otherwise 
stated  in  Note  1b.  In  addition,  effective  from  1  January  2018, 
the  Group  applies 
Instruments,  which 
IFRS  9,  Financial 
substantially  changes  the  accounting  for  financial  assets,  and 
IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which affects 
and 
the  Group’s 
presentation.  Within  this  note,  policies  for  prior  periods  that 
differ 
financial  year  ended 
to 
31 December 2018 are identified as “Comparative policy.”

recognition,  measurement 

those  applied 

revenue 

from 

the 

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Critical accounting estimates and judgments

Preparation of these Financial Statements under IFRS requires management 
to  apply  judgment  and  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect 
reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses and disclosure 
of contingent assets and liabilities, and may involve significant uncertainty at 
the time they are made. Such estimates and assumptions are based on the 
best  available  information.  UBS  regularly  reassesses  the  estimates  and 
assumptions,  which  encompass  historical  experience,  expectations  of  the 
future and other pertinent factors, to determine their continuing relevance 
based on current conditions, updating them as necessary. Changes in those 
estimates  and  assumptions  may  have  a  significant  effect  on  the  Financial 
Statements.  Further,  actual  results  may  differ  significantly  from  UBS’s 
estimates,  which  could  result  in  significant  losses  to  the  Group,  beyond 
what was anticipated or provided for. 

The  following  areas  contain  estimation  uncertainty  or  require  critical 
judgment and have a significant effect on the amounts recognized in the 
Financial Statements: 
–

fair value of financial instruments (refer to item 3f in this Note and to 
Note 24)
allowances and provisions for expected credit losses (refer to item 3g 
in this Note and to Note 23) 
assessment  of  the  business  model  and  certain  contractual  features 
when classifying financial instruments (refer to item 3b in this Note) 
– pension  and  other  post-employment  benefit  plans  (refer  to  item  7  in 

–

–

this Note and to Note 29) 
income taxes (refer to item 8 in this Note and to Note 8) 

–
– goodwill (refer to item 11 in this Note and to Note 16)
– provisions and contingent liabilities (refer to item 12 in this Note and 

–

to Note 21)
consolidation of structured entities (refer to item 1 in this Note and to 
Note 31)

– determination  of  the  functional  currency  and  assessing  the  earliest 
date  from  which  it  is  practical  to  perform  a  restatement  following  a 
change in presentational currency (refer to item 13 in this Note and to 
Note 1b).

1) Consolidation

a. Consolidation principles
The  Financial  Statements  comprise  the  financial  statements  of 
the  parent  company  (UBS  Group  AG)  and  its  subsidiaries, 
presented  as  a  single  economic  entity,  whereby  intercompany 
transactions  and  balances  have  been  eliminated.  UBS 
consolidates  all  entities  that  it  controls,  including  controlled 
structured entities (SEs), which is the case when it has (i) power 
over  the  relevant  activities  of  the  entity;  (ii)  exposure  to  an 
entity‘s  variable  returns;  and  (iii)  the  ability  to  use  its  power  to 
affect its own returns.

Where  an  entity  is  governed  by  voting  rights,  control  is 
generally  indicated  by  a  direct  shareholding  of  more  than  one-
half of the voting rights.

Note 1  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

the  entity, 

rights  held 

In other cases, the assessment of control is more complex and 
requires greater use of judgment. Where UBS has an interest in 
an entity that exposes it to variability, UBS considers whether it 
has power over the relevant activities of the entity that allows it 
to affect the variability of its returns. Consideration is given to all 
facts  and  circumstances  to  determine  whether  the  Group  has 
power  over  another  entity;  that  is,  the  current  ability  to  direct 
the  relevant  activities  of  an  entity  when  decisions  about  those 
activities  need  to  be  made.  Factors  such  as  the  purpose  and 
design  of 
through  contractual 
arrangements (such as call rights, put rights or liquidation rights) 
as  well  as  potential  decision-making  rights  are  all  considered  in 
this  assessment.  Where  the  Group  has  power  over  the  relevant 
activities,  a  further  assessment  is  made  to  determine  whether, 
through that power, it has the ability to affect its own returns by 
assessing whether power is held in a principal or agent capacity. 
Consideration  is  given  to:  (i)  the  scope  of  decision-making 
authority;  (ii)  rights  held  by  other  parties,  including  removal  or 
other  participating  rights;  and  (iii)  exposure  to  variability, 
including  remuneration,  relative  to  total  variability  of  the  entity 
as well as whether that exposure is different from that of other 
investors. If, after review of these factors, UBS concludes that it 
can  exercise  its  power  to  affect  its  own  returns,  the  entity  is 
consolidated.

Subsidiaries,  including  SEs,  are  consolidated  from  the  date 
when control is obtained and are deconsolidated from the date 
when control ceases. Control, or the lack thereof, is reassessed if 
facts and circumstances indicate that there is a change to one or 
more  of  the  elements  required  to  establish  that  control  is 
present.

→ Refer to Note 31 for more information

b. Structured entities
UBS  sponsors  the  formation  of  SEs  and  interacts  with  non-
sponsored SEs for a variety of reasons, including allowing clients 
to  obtain  or  be  exposed  to  particular  risk  profiles,  to  provide 
funding or to sell or purchase credit risk. An SE is an entity that 
has  been  designed  so  that  voting  or  similar  rights  are  not  the 
dominant  factor  in  deciding  who  controls  the  entity.  Such 
entities generally have a narrow and well-defined objective and 
include  those  historically  referred  to  as  special-purpose  entities, 
as  well  as  some  investment  funds.  UBS  assesses  whether  an 
entity is an SE by considering the nature of the activities of the 
entity  as  well  as  the  substance  of  voting  or  similar  rights 
afforded  to  other  parties,  including  investors  and  independent 
boards  or  directors.  UBS  considers  rights  such  as  the  ability  to 
liquidate the entity or remove the decision maker to be similar to 
voting  rights  when  the  holder  has  the  substantive  ability  to 
exercise such rights without cause. In the absence of such rights 
or  in  cases  where  the  existence  of  such  rights  cannot  be  fully 
established, the entity is considered to be an SE. 

The classes of SEs with which UBS is involved include:

– Securitization  structured  entities  are  established  to  issue 
securities to investors that are backed by assets held by the SE 
and  whereby  (i)  significant  credit  risk  associated  with  the 
securitized  exposures  has  been  transferred  to  third  parties 
and (ii) there is more than one risk position or tranche issued 
by  the  securitization  vehicle  in  line  with  the  Basel  III 
securitization  entities  are 
securitization  definition.  All 
classified as SEs. 

– Client 

investment 

structured  entities  are  established 
predominantly  for  clients  to  invest  in  specific  assets  or  risk 
exposures  through  purchasing  notes  issued  by  the  SE, 
predominantly  on  a  fixed-term  basis.  The  SE  may  source 
assets via a transfer from UBS or through an external market 
transaction.  In  some  cases,  UBS  may  enter  into  derivatives 
with  the  SE  to  either  align  the  cash  flows  of  the  entity  with 
the  investor’s  intended  investment  objective  or  to  introduce 
other  desired  risk  exposures.  In  certain  cases,  UBS  may  have 
interests in a third-party-sponsored SE to hedge specific risks 
or participate in asset-backed financing.

– Investment 

fund  structured  entities  have  a  collective 
investment  objective,  are  managed  by  an 
investment 
manager  and  are  either  passively  managed,  so  that  any 
decision  making  does  not  have  a  substantive  effect  on 
variability,  or  are  actively  managed,  and  investors  or  their 
governing  bodies  do  not  have  substantive  voting  or  similar 
rights. UBS creates and sponsors a large number of funds in 
which it may have an interest through the receipt of variable 
management  fees  and  /  or  a  direct  investment.  In  addition, 
UBS  has  interests  in  a  number  of  funds  created  and 
sponsored  by  third  parties,  including  exchange-traded  funds 
and hedge funds, to hedge issued structured products.

When UBS does not consolidate an SE, but has an interest in 
an  SE  or  has  sponsored  an  SE,  disclosures  are  provided  on  the 
nature of these interests and sponsorship activities. 

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

Each  individual  entity  is  assessed  for  consolidation  in  line  with  the 
aforementioned  consolidation  principles.  The  assessment  of  control  can 
be  complex  and  requires  the  use  of  significant  judgment.  As  the  nature 
and  extent  of  UBS’s  involvement  are  unique  to  each  entity,  there  is  no 
uniform  consolidation  outcome  by  entity.  Certain  entities  within  a  class 
may  be  consolidated  while  others  may  not.  When  carrying  out  the 
consolidation  assessment,  judgment  is  exercised  considering  all  the 
relevant facts and circumstances, including the nature and activities of the 
investee, as well as the substance of voting and similar rights. 

→ Refer to Note 31 for more information

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2) Segment reporting

into 

Prior  to  the  first  quarter  of  2018,  UBS‘s  businesses  were 
organized  globally 
five  business  divisions:  Wealth 
Management,  Wealth  Management  Americas,  Personal  & 
Corporate  Banking,  Asset  Management  and  the  Investment 
Bank, all of which were supported by Corporate Center. The five 
business  divisions  qualified  as  reportable  segments  for  the 
purpose  of  segment  reporting  and,  together  with  Corporate 
Center,  reflected  the  management  structure  of  the  Group. 
Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio was managed 
and  reported  as  a  separate  reportable  unit  within  Corporate 
Center.  Financial  information  about  the  five  business  divisions 
and Corporate Center (with its units: Services, Group Asset and 
Liability  Management  (Group  ALM),  Non-core  and  Legacy 
Portfolio)  was  presented  separately  in  internal  management 
reports  to  the  Group  Executive  Board,  which  is  considered  the 
“chief operating decision maker” pursuant to IFRS 8, Operating 
Segments. 

Effective  from  the  first  quarter  of  2018,  UBS  combined  its 
Wealth  Management  and  Wealth  Management  Americas 
business  divisions  into  a  single  Global  Wealth  Management 
business division. Global Wealth Management is managed on an 
integrated basis, with a single set of performance targets and an 
structure. 
integrated  operating  plan  and  management 
Consistent  with  this,  the  operating  results  of  Global  Wealth 
Management are presented and assessed on an integrated basis 
in  internal  management  reports  to  the  Group  Executive  Board. 
Consequently, from 2018, Global Wealth Management qualifies 
as  an  operating  and  reportable  segment  for  the  purposes  of 
segment 
these  Financial 
Statements  alongside  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking,  Asset 
Management, the Investment Bank and Corporate Center (with 
its  units  Services,  Group  ALM  and  Non-core  and  Legacy 
Portfolio).  Following  the  change  in  the  composition  of  UBS’s 
operating  segments  and  corresponding  reportable  segments, 
previously reported segment information has been restated. This 
change has no material effect on the former segments, including 
recognized goodwill. 

reporting  and 

is  presented 

in 

→ Refer to item 11 in this Note and Note 16 for more information

UBS’s 

internal 

accounting 

policies,  which 

include 
management  accounting  policies  and  service  level  agreements, 
determine  the  revenues  and  expenses  directly  attributable  to 
each  reportable  segment.  Transactions  between  the  reportable 
segments  are  carried  out  at  internally  agreed  rates  and  are 
reflected  in  the  operating  results  of  the  reportable  segments. 
Revenue-sharing agreements are used to allocate external client 
revenues  to  reportable  segments  where  several  reportable 
segments are involved in the value creation chain. Commissions 
are  credited  to  the  reportable  segments  based  on  the 
corresponding  client  relationship.  Total  intersegment  revenues 

for the Group are immaterial, as the majority of the revenues are 
allocated  across  the  segments  by  means  of  revenue-sharing 
agreements.  Interest  income  earned  from  managing  UBS’s 
consolidated  equity  is  allocated  to  the  reportable  segments 
based  on  average  attributed  equity  and  currency  composition. 
Assets  and  liabilities  of  the  reportable  segments  are  funded 
through and invested with Corporate Center – Group ALM, and 
the  net  interest  margin  is  reflected  in  the  results  of  each 
reportable segment.

Segment  assets  are  based  on  a  third-party  view  and  do  not 
include intercompany balances. This view is in line with internal 
reporting to the Group Executive Board. Certain assets managed 
centrally by Corporate Center – Services and Corporate Center – 
Group  ALM  may  be  allocated  to  other  segments  on  a  basis 
different  to  that  on  which  the  corresponding  costs  or  revenues 
are  allocated.  For  example,  certain  assets  that  are  reported  in 
Corporate Center – Services or Corporate Center – Group ALM 
may  be  retained  on  the  balance  sheet  of  these  components  of 
Corporate  Center,  notwithstanding  that  the  costs  or  revenues 
associated  with  these  assets  may  be  entirely  or  partly  allocated 
to the operating segments. Similarly, certain assets are reported 
in  the  business  divisions,  whereas  the  corresponding  costs  or 
revenues  are  entirely  or  partly  allocated  to  Corporate  Center  – 
Services and Corporate Center – Group ALM.

Non-current  assets  disclosed  for  segment  reporting  purposes 
represent assets that are expected to be recovered more than 12 
months after the reporting date, excluding financial instruments, 
deferred tax assets and post-employment benefits.
→ Refer to Notes 1b and 2 for more information

3) Financial instruments

a. Recognition
UBS recognizes financial instruments when it becomes a party to 
the  contractual  provisions  of  the  instrument.  UBS  applies 
settlement  date  accounting  to  all  regular  way  purchases  and 
sales of financial instruments. 

In  transactions  in  which  UBS  acts  as  a  transferee,  to  the 
extent that the transfer of a financial asset does not qualify for 
derecognition  by  the  transferor,  UBS  does  not  recognize  the 
transferred instrument as its asset.

UBS  also  acts  in  a  fiduciary  capacity,  which  results  in  the 
holding  or  placing  of  assets  on  behalf  of  individuals,  trusts, 
retirement  benefit  plans  and  other  institutions.  Unless  the 
recognition criteria are satisfied, these assets are not recognized 
on  UBS’s  balance  sheet.  Consequently,  the  related  income  is 
excluded from these Financial Statements. 

Client  cash  balances  associated  with  derivatives  clearing  and 
execution  services  are  not  recognized  on  the  balance  sheet  if, 
through  contractual  agreement,  regulation  or  practice,  the 
Group neither obtains benefits from nor controls the client cash 
balances.

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b. Classification, measurement and presentation
All  financial  instruments  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value.  In 
the  case  of  financial  instruments  subsequently  measured  at 
amortized  cost  or  fair  value  through  other  comprehensive 
income  (FVOCI),  the  initial  fair  value  is  adjusted  for  directly 
attributable transaction costs.

within the latter included in a trading portfolio. In certain cases, 
it  may  not  be  possible  on  origination  to  identify  whether  loans 
or portions of loans will be sold or sub-participated and certain 
loans  may  be  managed  on  a  fair  value  basis  through,  for 
instance,  using  credit  derivatives.  These  financial  assets  are 
mandatorily measured at FVTPL.

Policy applicable from 1 January 20181
On initial recognition, financial assets are classified as measured 
at  amortized  cost,  FVOCI,  or  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss 
(FVTPL).

A  debt  instrument  is  measured  at  amortized  cost  if  it  meets 

the following conditions:
– it  is  held  within  a  business  model  that  has  an  objective  to 
hold financial assets to collect contractual cash flows; and
– the  contractual  terms  of  the  financial  asset  result  in  cash 
flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) 
on the principal amount outstanding.

A  debt  instrument  is  measured  at  FVOCI  if  it  meets  both  of 

the following conditions:
– it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved 
by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial 
assets; and

– the  contractual  terms  of  the  financial  asset  result  in  cash 

flows that are SPPI on the principal amount outstanding.

All other financial assets are measured at FVTPL and consist of 
held  for  trading  assets,  assets  mandatorily  measured  on  a  fair 
value  basis  and  derivatives,  except  to  the  extent  that  they  are 
designated  in  a  hedging  relationship,  in  which  case  the  IAS  39 
hedge accounting requirements continue to apply.

Business model assessment 
UBS determines the nature of the business model, for example if 
the  objective  is  to  hold  the  financial  asset  and  collect  the 
contractual  cash  flows,  by  considering  the  way  in  which  the 
financial  assets  are  managed  to  achieve  a  particular  business 
objective as determined by management. 

Financial assets that are held for trading or managed on a fair 
value  basis  are  measured  at  FVTPL  insofar  as  the  associated 
business  model  is  neither  to  hold  the  financial  assets  to  collect 
contractual  cash  flows  nor  to  hold  to  collect  contractual  cash 
flows and sell.

The Group originates loans to hold to maturity and to sell or 
sub-participate  to  other  parties,  resulting  in  a  transfer  of 
substantially all the risks and rewards, and derecognition of the 
loan  or  portions  of  it.  The  Group  considers  the  activities  of 
lending  to  hold  and  lending  to  sell  or  sub-participate  as  two 
separate business models, with financial assets within the former 
considered to be within a business model that has an objective 
to  hold  the  assets  to  collect  contractual  cash  flows,  and  those 

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

UBS exercises judgment in determining the appropriate level at which to 
assess its business models. In general, the assessment is performed at the 
product  level,  e.g.,  retail  and  commercial  mortgages.  In  other  cases,  the 
assessment is carried out at a more granular level, e.g., loan portfolios by 
region,  and,  if  required,  further  disaggregation  is  performed  by  business 
strategy.  A  detailed  assessment  is  carried  out  considering  how  the 
financial assets are evaluated and reported to UBS’s key management, the 
risks  that  affect  the  performance  of  the  business  and  the  way  that 
management  is  compensated.  In  addition,  UBS  exercises  judgment  in 
determining  the  effect  of  sales  of  financial  instruments  on  the  business 
model assessment. In particular, an assessment is made on whether and 
the extent to which sales are consistent with the objective of the business 
model. 

Contractual cash flow characteristics 
In  assessing  whether  the  contractual  cash  flows  are  SPPI,  the 
Group  considers  whether  the  contractual  terms  of  the  financial 
asset contain a term that could change the timing or amount of 
contractual  cash  flows  arising  over  the  life  of  the  instrument, 
which could affect whether the instrument is considered to meet 
the SPPI criterion.

For example, the Group holds portfolios of private mortgage 
contracts  and  corporate  loans  in  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking 
that  commonly  contain  clauses  that  provide  for  two-way 
compensation 
if  prepayment  occurs.  The  amount  of 
compensation paid by or to UBS reflects the effect of changes in 
market  interest  rates.  The  Group  has  determined  that  the 
inclusion  of  the  change  in  market  interest  rates  in  the 
compensation amount is reasonable for the early termination of 
the contract, and therefore results in contractual cash flows that 
are SPPI.

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

UBS  applies  judgment  when  considering  whether  certain  contractual 
features,  such  as  interest  rate  reset  frequency  or  non-recourse  features, 
significantly  affect  future  cash  flows  and  whether  compensation  paid  or 
received  on  early  termination  of  lending  arrangements  results  in  cash 
flows  that  are  not  SPPI.  A  thorough  analysis  of  all  relevant  facts  and 
circumstances  is  assessed  before  concluding  whether  contractual  cash 
instrument  are  consistent  with  payments 
flows  of  the  financial 
representing principal and interest. 

After initial recognition, UBS classifies, measures and presents 
its  financial  assets  and  liabilities  in  accordance  with  IFRS  9,  as 
described in the table on the following pages.

1 The accounting policy in this section applies from 1 January 2018, the effective date of IFRS 9. For the details of transition effects refer to Note 1c.

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Classification, measurement and presentation of financial instruments from 1 January 2018

Financial assets 
classification

Measured at 
amortized 
cost

Significant items included

Measurement and presentation

A debt financial asset is measured at amortized cost if:
– it is held in a business model that has an objective to hold assets 

to collect contractual cash flows; and

– the contractual terms give rise to cash flows that are SPPI.

This classification includes:
– cash and balances at central banks
– loans and advances to banks
– cash collateral receivables on securities borrowed
– receivables on reverse repurchase agreements
– cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
– residential and commercial mortgages
– corporate loans
– secured loans, including Lombard loans, and unsecured loans
– loans to financial advisors
– debt securities held as high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) 
– fee and lease receivables.

Measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method 
less allowances for expected credit losses (ECL) (refer to items 3c and 3g in 
this Note for more information).

The following items are recognized in the income statement:
– interest income, which is accounted for in accordance with item 3c in 

this Note

– ECL and reversals
– foreign exchange translation gains and losses.

Upfront fees and direct costs relating to loan origination, refinancing or 
restructuring as well as to loan commitments – when it is probable that 
UBS will enter into a specific lending relationship – are deferred and 
amortized over the life of the loan using the EIR method.

When the financial asset at amortized cost is derecognized, the gain or 
loss is recognized in the income statement.

Amounts arising from exchange-traded derivatives (ETD) and certain over-
the-counter (OTC) derivatives cleared through central clearing 
counterparties that are either considered to be daily settled or in substance 
net settled on a daily basis (refer to items 3d and 3i in this Note) are 
presented within Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments. 

Measured at 
FVOCI 

Debt 
instruments 
measured at 
FVOCI

A debt financial asset is measured at FVOCI if:
– it is held in a business model whose objective is achieved by both 
holding assets to collect contractual cash flows and selling the 
assets; and

– the contractual terms give rise to cash flows that are SPPI.

Measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in Other 
comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes, until such 
investments are derecognized (when sold, collected or otherwise 
disposed). Upon derecognition, any accumulated balances in Other 
comprehensive income are reclassified to the income statement and 
reported within Other income.

This classification primarily includes debt securities and certain asset-
backed securities held as HQLA for which the contractual cash flows 
meet the SPPI criterion.

The following items are recognized in the income statement:
– interest income, which is accounted for in accordance with item 3c in 

this Note

– ECL and reversals
– foreign exchange translation gains and losses.

The amounts recognized in the income statement are determined on the 
same basis as for financial assets measured at amortized cost.

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Classification, measurement and presentation of financial instruments from 1 January 2018 (continued)

Financial assets 
classification

Significant items included

Measurement and presentation

Measured at fair value with changes recognized in profit or loss.

Changes in fair value, initial transaction costs and gains and losses realized 
on disposal or redemption are recognized in Other net income from fair 
value changes on financial instruments, except interest and dividend 
income on instruments other than derivatives (refer to item 3c in this Note 
for more information), interest on derivatives designated as hedging 
instruments in certain types of hedge accounting relationships and forward 
points on certain short- and long-duration foreign exchange contracts, 
which are reported in Net interest income. 

Derivative assets (including derivatives that are designated and effective 
hedging instruments) are generally presented as Derivative financial 
instruments, except those exchange-traded and OTC-cleared derivatives 
that are considered to be settled on a daily basis or in substance net 
settled on a daily basis, which are presented within Cash collateral 
receivables on derivative instruments. 

The presentation of fair value changes on derivatives that are designated 
and effective as hedging instruments depends on the type of hedge 
relationship (refer to item 3j in this Note for more information).

Financial assets held for trading (other than derivatives) are presented as 
Financial assets at fair value held for trading.

Other financial assets mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or 
loss are presented as Financial assets at fair value not held for trading, 
except for brokerage receivables, which are presented as a separate line 
item on the Group’s balance sheet.

Measured at 
FVTPL

Held for 
trading

Financial assets held for trading include:
– all derivatives with a positive replacement value, except those that 

are designated and effective hedging instruments; and

– other financial assets acquired principally for the purpose of selling 
or repurchasing in the near term, or that are part of a portfolio of 
identified financial instruments that are managed together and for 
which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term 
profit taking. Included in this category are debt instruments 
(including those in the form of securities, money market paper and 
traded corporate and bank loans) and equity instruments. 

Mandatorily 
measured at 
FVTPL – Other

A financial asset is mandatorily measured at FVTPL if:
– it is not held in a business model whose objective is to hold assets 

to collect contractual cash flows or to hold them to collect 
contractual cash flows and sell; and / or

– the contractual terms give rise to cash flows that are not SPPI; and 

/ or

– it is not held for trading. 

The following financial assets are mandatorily measured at FVTPL:
– certain structured loans, certain commercial loans, receivables 
under reverse repurchase and cash collateral on securities 
borrowing agreements that are managed on a fair value basis; 

– loans managed on a fair value basis and hedged with credit 

derivatives;

– certain debt securities held as HQLA and managed on a fair value 

basis; 

– certain investment fund holdings and assets held to hedge delivery 
obligations related to cash-settled employee compensation plans. 
These assets represent holdings in investment funds, whereby the 
contractual cash flows do not meet the SPPI criterion because the 
entry and exit price is based on the fair value of the fund’s assets; 

– brokerage receivables, for which contractual cash flows do not 
meet the SPPI criterion because the aggregate balance is 
accounted for as a single unit of account, with interest being 
calculated on the individual components;

– auction rate securities, for which contractual cash flows do not 

meet the SPPI criterion because interest may be reset at rates that 
contain leverage;

– equity instruments; and
– assets held under unit-linked investment contracts.

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Note 1  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Classification, measurement and presentation of financial instruments from 1 January 2018 (continued)

Significant items included

Measurement and presentation

Financial liabilities
classification

Measured at
amortized
cost

This classification includes:
– demand and time deposits; 
– retail savings / deposits;
– amounts payable under repurchase agreements; 
– cash collateral on securities lent; 
– non-structured fixed-rate bonds; 
– subordinated debt; 
– certificates of deposit and covered bonds; and
– cash collateral payables on derivative instruments.

Measured at fair 
value through 
profit or loss

Held for 
trading

Financial liabilities held for trading include:
– all derivatives with a negative replacement value (including certain 
loan commitments), except those that are designated and effective 
hedging instruments; and

– obligations to deliver financial instruments, such as debt and 

equity instruments, that UBS has sold to third parties, but does not 
own (short positions).

Designated at 
FVTPL

UBS designates at FVTPL the following financial liabilities:
– issued hybrid debt instruments that primarily include equity-linked, 

credit-linked and rates-linked bonds or notes

– issued debt instruments managed on a fair value basis
– certain payables under repurchase agreements and cash collateral 
on securities lending agreements that are managed in conjunction 
with associated reverse repurchase agreements and cash collateral 
on securities borrowed (from 1 January 2018)

– amounts due under unit-linked investment contracts whose cash 

flows are linked to financial assets measured at FVTPL and 
eliminate an accounting mismatch (from 1 January 2018)

– brokerage payables, which arise in conjunction with brokerage 

receivables and are measured at FVTPL to achieve measurement 
consistency (from 1 January 2018).

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Measured at amortized cost using the EIR method.

Upfront fees and direct costs relating to the issuance or origination of the 
liability are deferred and amortized over the life of the liability using the 
EIR method.

When the financial liability at amortized cost is derecognized, the gain or 
loss is recognized in the income statement. 

Amortized cost liabilities are presented on the balance sheet primarily as 
Amounts due to banks, Customer deposits, Payables from securities 
financing transactions and Debt issued measured at amortized cost. 

Amounts arising from ETD and certain OTC derivatives cleared through 
central clearing counterparties that are either considered to be daily settled 
or in substance net settled on a daily basis (refer to items 3d and 3i in this 
Note for more information) are presented within Cash collateral payables 
on derivative instruments.

Measurement of financial liabilities classified at FVTPL follows the same 
principles as for financial assets classified at FVTPL, except that the 
amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is 
attributable to changes in UBS’s own credit risk is presented in OCI.

Financial liabilities measured at FVTPL are presented as Financial liabilities 
at fair value held for trading and Other financial liabilities designated at 
fair value, respectively, except for brokerage payables and debt issued, 
which are presented separately on the Group’s balance sheet.

Derivative liabilities (including derivatives that are designated and effective 
hedging instruments) are generally presented as Derivative financial 
instruments, except those exchange-traded and OTC-cleared derivatives 
that are considered to be settled on a daily basis or in substance net 
settled on a daily basis, which are presented within Cash collateral 
payables on derivative instruments.

Bifurcated embedded derivatives are measured at fair value, but are 
presented on the same balance sheet line as the host contract measured at 
amortized cost.

Derivatives that are designated and effective as hedging instruments are 
also measured at fair value. The presentation of fair value changes differs 
depending on the type of hedge relationship (refer to item 3j in this Note 
for more information).

Note 1  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Comparative policy | Policy applicable prior to 1 January 2018
Prior  to  1  January  2018,  on  initial  recognition,  UBS  classified, 
measured  and  presented  its  financial  assets  and  liabilities  in 
accordance with IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and 
Measurement.  Classification,  measurement  and  presentation 
liabilities  have  been 
requirements 

in  respect  of  financial 

substantially  retained  by  IFRS  9  and  are  detailed  in  the  table 
“Classification,  measurement  and  presentation  of  financial 
instruments from 1 January 2018.” The following table sets out 
details  of  classification,  measurement  and  presentation  of 
financial assets prior to 1 January 2018.

Classification, measurement and presentation of financial assets prior to 1 January 2018

Significant items included

Measurement and presentation1

Financial assets 
classification

Held for trading

Measured at fair value with changes recognized in profit or loss.

Changes in fair value, initial transaction costs and gains and losses realized 
on disposal or redemption are recognized in Other net income from fair 
value changes on financial instruments, except interest and dividend 
income on instruments other than derivatives (refer to item 3c in this Note), 
interest on derivatives designated as hedging instruments in certain types 
of hedge accounting relationships and forward points on certain short 
duration foreign exchange contracts, which are reported in Net interest 
income. 

Derivative assets are generally presented as Derivative financial 
instruments. 

Bifurcated embedded derivatives are measured at fair value, but presented 
on the same balance sheet line as the host contract measured at amortized 
cost. 

The presentation of fair value changes on derivatives that are designated 
and effective hedging instruments differs depending on the type of hedge 
relationship (refer to item 3j in this Note for more information).

Financial assets held for trading (other than derivatives) are presented as 
Financial assets at fair value held for trading.

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss are 
presented as Financial assets at fair value not held for trading 

Financial assets held for trading include:
– all derivatives with a positive replacement value, except those that are 

designated and effective hedging instruments; and

– any other financial asset acquired principally for the purpose of selling 
or repurchasing in the near term, or part of a portfolio of identified 
financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is 
evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit taking. Included 
in this category are debt instruments (including those in the form of 
securities, money market paper and traded corporate and bank loans), 
equity instruments, and assets held under unit-linked investment 
contracts.

Designated at fair value 
through profit or loss 

A financial asset may be designated at fair value through profit or loss only 
upon initial recognition and this designation is irrevocable.

The fair value option can be applied only if one of the following criteria is 
met:
– the financial instrument is a hybrid instrument that includes a 

substantive embedded derivative;

– the financial instrument is part of a portfolio that is risk managed on a 
fair value basis and reported to senior management on that basis; or

– the application of the fair value option eliminates or significantly 
reduces an accounting mismatch that would otherwise arise.

UBS designated at fair value through profit or loss the following financial 
assets:
– certain structured loans, reverse repurchase and securities borrowing 

agreements that are managed on a fair value basis; 

– loans that are hedged predominantly with credit derivatives. These 
instruments are designated at fair value to eliminate an accounting 
mismatch;

– certain debt securities held as high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) and 

managed by Corporate Center – Group ALM on a fair value basis; and

– assets held to hedge delivery obligations related to cash-settled 

employee compensation plans. These assets are designated at fair value 
in order to eliminate an accounting mismatch that would otherwise 
arise as a result of the liability being measured on a fair value basis.

1 Presentation categories in this table reflect retrospective amendments to UBS Group balance sheet presentation carried out upon transition to IFRS 9 to facilitate comparability. For a detailed description of line items 
presented in UBS’s financial statements on or before the year ended 31 December 2017, refer to item 4 within Note 1c.

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Note 1  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Classification, measurement and presentation of financial assets prior to 1 January 2018 (continued)

Financial assets 
classification

Loans and receivables 
(amortized cost)

Significant items included

Measurement and presentation

Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that 
are not quoted in an active market and are not assets for which the Group 
may not recover substantially all of its initial net investment for reasons 
other than credit deterioration. This classification includes:
– cash and balances with central banks
– cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
– residential and commercial mortgages
– secured loans, including reverse repurchase agreements, receivables 
under stock borrowing and Lombard loans, and unsecured loans 

– certain securities held within Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy 

Portfolio

– trade and lease receivables. 

Measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method less 
allowances for credit losses (refer to items 3c and 3g in this Note).

Upfront fees and direct costs relating to loan origination, refinancing or 
restructuring as well as to loan commitments are deferred and amortized 
over the life of the loan using the effective interest rate method.

Loans and receivables are presented on the balance sheet primarily as Cash 
and balances with central banks, Loans and advances to banks, Loans and 
advances to customers, Receivables from securities financing transactions 
and Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments.

Amounts arising from exchange-traded derivatives (ETD) and certain over-
the-counter (OTC) derivatives cleared through central clearing 
counterparties that are either considered to be daily settled or qualify for 
netting (refer to items 3d and 3i in this Note) are presented within Cash 
collateral receivables on derivative instruments.

Available for sale 

Financial assets classified as available for sale are non-derivative financial 
assets that are not classified as held for trading, designated at fair value 
through profit or loss, or loans and receivables. This classification mainly 
includes debt securities held as HQLA and managed by Corporate Center – 
Group ALM, certain asset-backed securities managed by Corporate Center 
– Group ALM, investment fund holdings and strategic and commercial 
equity investments.

Measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in Other 
comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes, until such 
investments are sold, collected or otherwise disposed of, or until any such 
investment is determined to be impaired (refer to item 3g in this Note). 
Upon disposal, any accumulated balances in Other comprehensive income 
are reclassified to the income statement and reported within Other income.

Interest and dividend income are recognized in the income statement in 
accordance with item 3c in this Note. Refer to item 13 in this Note for 
information on the treatment of foreign exchange translation gains and 
losses.

Held to maturity

Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and 
fixed maturities for which UBS has the positive intention and ability to hold 
to maturity. 

Measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method less 
allowances for credit losses (refer to items 3c and 3g in this Note).

This classification mainly includes debt securities held as HQLA and 
managed by Corporate Center – Group ALM.

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c. Interest income and expense
Interest  income  and  expense  are  recognized  in  the  income 
statement  applying  the  effective  interest  rate  (EIR)  method. 
When  calculating  the  EIR  for  financial  instruments  (other  than 
credit-impaired financial instruments), UBS estimates future cash 
flows  considering  all  contractual  terms  of  the  instrument,  but 
not expected credit losses. 

In determining interest income and expense, the EIR is applied 
to  the  gross  carrying  amount  of  the  financial  asset  (unless  the 
asset  is  credit-impaired)  or  the  amortized  cost  of  a  financial 
liability  (prior  to  1  January  2018:  amortized  cost  of  a  financial 
asset  or  financial  liability).  However,  when  a  financial  asset 
becomes credit-impaired after initial recognition, interest income 
is  determined  by  applying  the  EIR  to  the  amortized  cost  of  the 
instrument,  which  represents  the  gross  carrying  amount 
adjusted for any credit loss allowance. Furthermore, for financial 
assets that were credit-impaired on initial recognition, interest is 
determined  by  applying  a  credit-adjusted  EIR  to  the  amortized 
cost of the instrument.

Upfront fees, including loan commitment fees where a loan is 
expected  to  be  issued,  and  direct  costs  are  included  within  the 
initial  measurement  of  a  financial  instrument  measured  at 
amortized cost or FVOCI (prior to 1 January 2018: financial asset 
classified as available for sale). Such fees and costs are therefore 
recognized over the expected life of the instrument as part of its 
EIR.

Fees related to loan commitments where no loan is expected 
to  be  issued,  as  well  as  loan  syndication  fees  where  UBS  does 
not  retain  a  portion  of  the  syndicated  loan  or  where  UBS  does 
retain  a  portion  of  the  syndicated  loan  at  the  same  effective 
yield  for  comparable  risk  as  other  participants,  are  included  in 
Net fee and commission income. 

→ Please refer to item 4 in this Note for more information

Presentation of interest in the income statement
Effective  from  1  January  2018,  interest  income  or  expense  on 
financial  instruments  measured  at  amortized  cost  and  financial 
assets  measured  at  FVOCI  (prior  to  1  January  2018:  financial 
assets  classified  as  available  for  sale)  are  presented  separately 
within  Interest  income  from  financial  instruments  measured  at 
amortized  cost  and  fair  value  through  other  comprehensive 
income  and 
instruments 
measured at amortized cost.

Interest  expense 

financial 

from 

UBS  also  presents  interest  income  and  expense  on  financial 
instruments (excluding derivatives) measured  at FVTPL  including 
forward  points  on  certain  short-  and  long-duration  foreign 
exchange  contracts  and  dividends  separately  in  Interest  income 
(or  expense)  from  financial  instruments  measured  at  fair  value 
through profit or loss. Furthermore, interest income and expense 
on  derivatives  designated  as  hedging  instruments  in  effective 
hedge  relationships  are  presented  consistently  with  the  interest 
income and expense of the respective hedged item.

Interest  income  on  financial  assets,  excluding  derivatives,  is 
included  in  Interest  income  when  positive  and  in  Interest 
expense  when  negative,  because  negative  interest  income 
arising  on  a  financial  asset  does  not  meet  the  definition  of 
revenue.  Similarly, 
liabilities, 
excluding  derivatives,  is  included  in  Interest  expense,  except 
when interest rates  are  negative,  in which case it is included  in 
Interest income. 

interest  expense  on  financial 

→ Refer to item 3j in this Note and Note 3 for more information

d. Derecognition 

Financial assets
UBS  derecognizes  a  financial  asset,  or  a  portion  of  a  financial 
asset,  from  its  balance  sheet  where  the  contractual  rights  to 
cash  flows  from  the  asset  have  expired,  or  have  been 
transferred,  usually  by  sale,  thus  exposing  the  purchaser  to 
either  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  of  the  asset  or  a 
significant  part  of  the  risks  and  rewards  combined  with  a 
practical ability to sell or pledge the asset.

A financial asset is considered to have been transferred when 
UBS (i) transfers the contractual rights to receive the cash flows 
of  the  financial  asset  or  (ii)  retains  the  contractual  rights  to 
receive  the  cash  flows  of  that  asset,  but  assumes  a  contractual 
obligation to pay the cash flows to one or more entities.

Where  financial  assets  have  been  pledged  as  collateral  or  in 
similar  arrangements,  they  are  considered  to  have  been 
transferred if the counterparty has received the contractual right 
to  the  cash  flows  of  the  pledged  assets,  as  may  be  evidenced, 
for  example,  by  the  counterparty’s  right  to  sell  or  repledge  the 
assets.  Where  the  counterparty  to  the  pledged  financial  assets 
has  not  received  the  contractual  right  to  the  cash  flows,  UBS 
does  not  consider  this  to  be  a  transfer  for  the  purposes  of 
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These  transactions  are  treated  as  collateralized  financing 
transactions  where  the  securities  transferred  /  received  are  not 
derecognized  or  recognized  on  the  balance  sheet.  Securities 
transferred  /  received  with  the  right  to  resell  or  repledge  are 
disclosed separately.

In  reverse  repurchase  and  securities  borrowing  agreements, 
the  cash  delivered 
is  derecognized  and  a  corresponding 
receivable, including accrued interest, is recorded in the balance 
sheet  line  Receivables  from  securities  financing  transactions 
(prior  to  1  January  2018:  Reverse  repurchase  agreements  and 
Cash collateral on securities borrowed), representing UBS’s right 
to  receive  the  cash.  Similarly,  in  repurchase  and  securities 
lending  agreements,  the  cash  received  is  recognized  and  a 
corresponding obligation, including accrued interest, is recorded 
in  Payables  from  securities  financing  transactions  (prior  to 
1 January  2018:  Repurchase  agreements  and  Cash  collateral  on 
securities lent). Additionally, the sale of securities that is settled 
by  delivering  securities  received 
in  reverse  repurchase  or 
securities  borrowing  transactions  triggers  the  recognition  of  a 
trading liability.

Repurchase  and  reverse  repurchase  transactions  with  the 
same  counterparty,  maturity,  currency  and  central  securities 
depository  are  generally  presented  net,  subject  to  meeting  the 
netting requirements described in item 3i of this Note.
→ Refer to Notes 26 and 25 for more information 

f. Fair value of financial instruments
UBS accounts for a significant portion of its assets and liabilities 
at  fair  value.  Fair  value  is  the  price  on  the  measurement  date 
that  would  be  received  for  the  sale  of  an  asset  or  paid  to 
transfer  a  liability  in  an  orderly  transaction  between  market 
participants in the principal market, or in the most advantageous 
market in the absence of a principal market. 

All 

financial 

fair  value  are 
instruments  measured  at 
categorized into one of three fair value hierarchy levels. Level 1 
financial  instruments  are  those  for  which  fair  values  can  be 
derived  from  quoted  prices  in  active  markets.  Level  2  financial 
instruments  are  those  for  which  fair  values  must  be  derived 
using valuation techniques for which all significant inputs are, or 
are  based  on,  observable  market  data.  Level  3  financial 
instruments  are  those  for  which  fair  values  can  only  be  derived 
on the basis of valuation techniques for which significant inputs 
are not based on observable market data.

In transactions where substantially all of the risks and rewards 
of  ownership  of  a  financial  asset  are  neither  retained  nor 
transferred,  UBS  derecognizes  the  financial  asset  if  control  over 
the asset is surrendered, and the rights and obligations retained 
following  the  transfer  are  recognized  separately  as  assets  and 
liabilities,  respectively.  In  transfers  where  control  over  the 
financial asset is retained, UBS continues to recognize the asset 
to  the  extent  of  its  continuing  involvement,  determined  by  the 
extent  to  which  it  is  exposed  to  changes  in  the  value  of  the 
transferred asset following the transfer. 

Certain over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts and most 
exchange-traded  futures  and  options  contracts  cleared  through 
central clearing counterparties are considered to be settled on a 
daily basis through the daily margining process, as the payment 
or  receipt  of  the  variation  margin  represents  legal  or  economic 
in 
settlement  of  a  derivative  contract,  which 
derecognition  of 
the  associated  positive  and  negative 
replacement values.

results 

→ Refer to Note 25 for more information 

Financial liabilities
UBS  derecognizes  a  financial  liability  from  its  balance  sheet 
when it is extinguished; i.e., when the obligation specified in the 
contract  is  discharged,  canceled  or  expires.  When  an  existing 
financial  liability  is  exchanged  for  a  new  one  from  the  same 
lender  on  substantially  different  terms,  or  the  terms  of  an 
existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or 
modification results in derecognition of the original liability and 
the  recognition  of  a  new  liability  with  any  difference  in  the 
respective  carrying  amounts  being  recognized  in  the  income 
statement. 

e. Securities borrowing / lending and repurchase / reverse 
repurchase transactions
/  reverse 
Securities  borrowing 
repurchase  transactions  are  generally  entered 
into  on  a 
collateralized  basis.  In  such  transactions,  UBS  typically  borrows 
or lends equity and debt securities in exchange for securities or 
cash collateral. 

lending  and  repurchase 

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Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The use of valuation techniques, modeling assumptions and estimates of 
unobservable market inputs require significant judgment and could affect 
the  amount  of  gain  or  loss  recorded  for  a  particular  position.  Valuation 
techniques that rely more heavily on unobservable inputs require a higher 
level  of  judgment  to  calculate  a  fair  value  than  those  entirely  based  on 
observable inputs. 

Valuation  techniques,  including  models,  that  are  used  to  determine 
fair values are periodically reviewed and validated by qualified personnel, 
independent of those who created them. Models are calibrated to ensure 
that outputs reflect observable market data, to the extent possible. Also, 
UBS  prioritizes  the  use  of  observable  inputs,  when  available,  over 
unobservable  inputs.  Judgment  is  required  in  selecting  appropriate 
models  as  well  as  inputs  for  which  observable  data  is  less  readily  or  not 
available. 

UBS‘s  governance  framework  over  fair  value  measurement 

is 

described in Note 24b. 

The  level  of  subjectivity  and  the  degree  of  management  judgment 
involved 
in  the  development  of  estimates  and  the  selection  of 
assumptions are more significant for instruments valued using specialized 
and sophisticated models and where some or all of the parameter inputs 
are  less  observable  (Level  3  instruments)  and  may  require  adjustment  to 
reflect  factors  that  market  participants  would  consider  in  estimating  fair 
value,  such  as  close-out  costs,  credit  exposure,  model-driven  valuation 
uncertainty,  funding  costs  and  benefits,  trading  restrictions  and  other 
factors, which are presented in Note 24d. The Group provides a sensitivity 
analysis  of  the  estimated  effects  arising  from  changing  significant 
unobservable inputs in Level 3 financial instruments to reasonably possible 
alternative assumptions within Note 24g. 

→ Refer to Note 24 for more information

g. Allowances and provisions for expected credit losses

lease  receivables,  financial  guarantees  and 

Policy applicable from 1 January 20181
Expected  credit  losses  (ECL)  are  recognized  for  financial  assets 
measured at amortized cost, financial assets measured at FVOCI, 
fee  and 
loan 
commitments. ECL are also recognized on the undrawn portion 
of  revolving  revocable  credit  lines,  which  include  UBS’s  credit 
card  limits  and  master  credit  facilities,  which  are  customary  in 
the  Swiss  market  for  corporate  and  commercial  clients.  UBS 
refers  to  both  as  “other  credit  lines,”  with  clients  allowed  to 
draw  down  on-demand  balances  (with  the  Swiss  master  credit 
facilities  also  allowing  for  term  products)  and  which  can  be 
terminated by UBS at any time. Though these other credit lines 
are  revocable,  UBS  is  exposed  to  credit  risk  because  the  client 
has  the  ability  to  draw  down  funds  before  UBS  can  take  credit 
risk mitigation actions.

Recognition of expected credit losses 
ECL  represent  the  difference  between  contractual  cash  flows 
and those UBS expects to receive, discounted at the EIR. For loan 
commitments  and  other  credit  facilities  in  scope  of  ECL, 
expected cash shortfalls are determined by considering expected 
future drawdowns. 

ECL are recognized on the following basis:

from 

– Maximum  12-month  ECL  are 

recognized 

initial 
recognition,  reflecting  the  portion  of  lifetime  cash  shortfalls 
that  would  result  if  a  default  occurs  in  the  12  months  after 
the  reporting  date,  weighted  by  the  risk  of  a  default 
occurring.  Instruments  in  this  category  are  referred  to  as 
instruments  in  stage  1.  For  instruments  with  a  remaining 
maturity of less than 12 months, ECL are determined for this 
shorter period.

– Lifetime  ECL  are  recognized  if  a  significant  increase  in  credit 
risk  (SICR)  is  detected  subsequent  to  the  instrument’s  initial 
recognition,  reflecting  lifetime  cash  shortfalls  that  would 
result from all possible default events over the expected life of 
a  financial  instrument,  weighted  by  the  risk  of  a  default 
occurring.  Instruments  in  this  category  are  referred  to  as 
instruments in stage 2. Where an SICR is no longer observed, 
the instrument will move back to stage 1.

– Lifetime  ECL  are  always  recognized  for  credit-impaired 
financial  instruments,  referred  to  as  instruments  in  stage  3. 
The IFRS 9 determination of whether an instrument is credit-
impaired  is  based  on  the  occurrence  of  one  or  more  loss 
events,  with  lifetime  ECL  generally  derived  by  estimating 
expected  cash  flows  based  on  a  chosen  recovery  strategy. 
Credit-impaired exposures may include positions for which no 
loss  has  occurred  or  no  allowance  has  been  recognized,  for 
example,  because  they  are  expected  to  be  fully  recoverable 
through the collateral held. 

– Changes  in  lifetime  ECL  since  initial  recognition  are  also 
recognized for assets that are purchased or originated credit-
impaired  (POCI).  POCI  financial  assets  are  initially  recognized 
at  fair  value,  with  interest  income  subsequently  being 
recognized  based  on  a  credit-adjusted  EIR.  POCI  financial 
instruments 
recognized 
following  a  substantial  restructuring  and  remain  a  separate 
category until derecognition.

that  are  newly 

include 

those 

UBS  does  not  apply  the  low-credit-risk  practical  expedient 
that  allows  a  lifetime  ECL  for  lease  or  fee  receivables  to  be 
recognized irrespective of whether a significant increase in credit 
risk  has  occurred.  Instead,  UBS  has  incorporated  lease  and  fee 
receivables into the standard ECL calculation.

1 The accounting policy in this section applies from 1 January 2018, the effective date of IFRS 9. For the details of transition effects refer to Note 1c.

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A  write-off  is  made  when  all  or  part  of  a  financial  asset  is 
deemed uncollectible or forgiven. Write-offs reduce the principal 
amount  of  a  claim  and  are  charged  against  previously 
established allowances for credit losses. Recoveries, in part or in 
full,  of  amounts  previously  written  off  are  generally  credited  to 
Credit loss (expense) / recovery. Write-offs and partial write-offs 
represent derecognition / partial derecognition events. 

ECL are recognized in profit or loss with a corresponding ECL 
allowance  reported  as  a  decrease  in  the  carrying  value  of 
financial  assets  measured  at  amortized  cost  on  the  balance 
sheet.  For  financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value  through  OCI, 
the carrying value is not reduced, but an accumulated amount is 
recognized  in  OCI.  For  off-balance  sheet  financial  instruments 
and  other  credit  lines,  provisions  for  ECL  are  reported  in 
Provisions.  ECL  are  recognized  within  the  income  statement  in 
Credit loss (expense) / recovery.

the 

reflect 

proceedings 

inherent  credit 

Default and credit impairment
UBS  applies  a  single  definition  of  default  for  classifying  assets 
and determining the probability of default of its obligors for risk 
modeling  purposes.  The  definition  of  default  is  based  on 
quantitative  and  qualitative  criteria.  A  counterparty  is  classified 
as  defaulted  at  the  latest  when  material  payments  of  interest, 
principal  or  fees  are  overdue  for  more  than  90  days,  or  more 
than  180  days  for  certain  exposures  in  relation  to  loans  to 
private and commercial clients in Personal & Corporate Banking, 
and  to  private  clients  of  Global  Wealth  Management  Region 
Switzerland.  UBS  does  not  consider  the  general  90-day 
presumption for default recognition appropriate for these latter 
portfolios  based  on  an  analysis  of  the  cure  rates,  which 
demonstrated  that  strict  application  of  the  90-day  criterion 
would  not  accurately 
risk. 
Counterparties are also classified as defaulted when bankruptcy, 
have 
insolvency 
commenced; obligations have been restructured on preferential 
terms  (forbearance);  or  there  is  other  evidence  that  payment 
obligations  will  not  be  fully  met  without  recourse  to  collateral. 
The  latter  may  be  the  case  even  if,  to  date,  all  contractual 
payments  have  been  made  when  due.  If  a  counterparty  is 
defaulted,  generally  all  claims  against  the  counterparty  are 
treated as defaulted.
instrument 

the 
counterparty is defaulted, and / or the instrument is identified as 
POCI.  An  instrument  is  POCI  if  it  has  been  purchased  with  a 
material discount to its carrying amount following a risk event of 
the  issuer  or  originated  with  a  defaulted  counterparty.  Once  a 
financial asset is classified as defaulted / credit-impaired (except 
when  it  is  POCI),  it  is  reported  as  a  stage  3  instrument  and 
remains as such unless all past due amounts have been rectified, 
additional  payments  have  been  made  on  time,  the  position  is 
not  classified  as  credit-restructured,  and  there  is  general 
evidence  of  credit  recovery.  A  three-month  probation  period  is 
applied before a transfer back to stages 1 or 2 can be triggered. 

is  classified  as  credit-impaired 

liquidation 

enforced 

An 

or 

if 

However,  most  instruments  remain  in  stage  3  for  a  longer 
period.

Measurement of expected credit losses
IFRS  9  ECL  reflect  an  unbiased,  probability-weighted  estimate 
based  on  either  loss  expectations  resulting  from  default  events 
over  a  maximum  12-month  period  from  the  reporting  date  or 
over  the  remaining  life  of  a  financial  instrument.  The  method 
used to calculate individual probability-weighted unbiased ECL is 
based  on  a  combination  of  the  following  principal  factors: 
probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD) and exposure 
at  default  (EAD).  Parameters  are  generally  determined  on  an 
individual  financial  asset  level.  Based  on  the  materiality  of  the 
portfolio,  for  credit  card  exposures  and  personal  account 
overdrafts in Switzerland, and certain loans to financial advisors 
of  Global  Wealth  Management  Region  Americas,  a  portfolio 
approach is applied that derives an average PD and LGD for the 
entire  portfolio.  PDs  and  LGDs  used  in  the  ECL  calculation  are 
point  in  time  (PIT)-based  for  key  portfolios  and  consider  both 
current  conditions  and  expected  cyclical  changes.  For  each 
instrument  or  group  of  instruments,  parameter  time  series  are 
generated  consisting  of  the  instruments’  PD,  LGD  and  EAD 
profiles  considering  the  respective  period  of  exposure  to  credit 
risk. For material portfolios, PD and LGD are determined for four 
different  scenarios,  whereas  EAD  projections  are  treated  as 
scenario independent.

For the purpose of determining the ECL-relevant parameters, 
UBS leverages its Pillar 1 internal ratings-based (IRB) models that 
are  also  used  in  determining  expected  loss  (EL)  and  risk-
weighted assets under the Basel III framework and Pillar 2 stress 
loss models. Adjustments have been made to these models and 
new  IFRS  9-related  models  have  been  developed  that  consider 
the  complexity,  structure  and  risk  profile  of  relevant  portfolios 
and take account of the fact that PDs and LGDs used in the ECL 
calculation  are  PIT-based,  as  opposed  to  the  corresponding 
Basel III through-the-cycle (TTC) parameters. All models that are 
relevant for measuring expected credit losses have been subject 
to the existing model validation and oversight processes with the 
Group  Model  Governance  Board  as  the  highest  approval 
authority. The assignment of internal counterparty rating grades 
and  the  determination  of  default  probabilities  for  the  purposes 
of Basel III are not affected by the IFRS 9 ECL calculation.

Probability of default (PD): The PD represents the likelihood of 
a  default  over  a  specified  time  period.  A  12-month  PD 
represents  the  likelihood  of  default  determined  for  the  next  12 
months  and  a  lifetime  PD  represents  the  probability  of  default 
over  the  remaining  lifetime  of  the  instrument.  The  lifetime  PD 
calculation  is  based  on  a  series  of  12-month  PIT  PDs  that  are 
derived  from  TTC  PDs  and  scenario  forecasts.  This  modeling  is 
region-, industry- and client segment-specific and considers both 
information.  To 
scenario-systematic  and  client-idiosyncratic 
derive the cumulative lifetime PD per scenario, the series of 12-
month PIT PDs are transformed into marginal PIT PDs, taking any 
assumed default events from previous periods into account.

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Loss given default (LGD): The LGD represents an estimate of 
the  loss  at  the  time  of  a  potential  default  occurring  during  the 
life  of  a  financial  instrument.  The  determination  of  the  LGD 
takes  into  account  expected  future  cash  flows  from  collateral 
and  other  credit  enhancements,  or  expected  payouts  from 
bankruptcy  proceedings  for  unsecured  claims  and,  where 
applicable,  time  to  realization  of  collateral  and  the  seniority  of 
claims. The LGD is commonly expressed as a percentage of the 
EAD.

repayments, 

Exposure at default (EAD): The EAD represents an estimate of 
the  exposure  to  credit  risk  at  the  time  of  a  potential  default 
occurring  during  the  life  of  a  financial  instrument.  It  represents 
the  cash  flows  outstanding  at  the  time  of  default,  considering 
expected 
interest  payments  and  accruals, 
discounted  at  the  EIR.  Future  drawdowns  on  facilities  are 
considered  through  a  credit  conversion  factor  (CCF)  that  is 
reflective  of  historical  drawdown  and  default  patterns  and  the 
characteristics  of  the  respective  portfolios.  IFRS  9-specific  CCFs 
have  been  modeled  to  capture  client  segment-  and  product-
specific  patterns  after  removing  Basel 
III  standard-specific 
elements,  i.e.,  conservatism  and  focus  on  a  12-month  period 
prior to default.

Estimation of expected credit losses

Number of scenarios and estimation of scenario weights
The  determination  of  the  probability-weighted  ECL  requires 
evaluating  a  range  of  diverse  and  relevant  future  economic 
conditions,  especially  with  a  view  to  modeling  the  non-linear 
effect  of  assumptions  about  macroeconomic  factors  on  the 
estimate. 

To  accommodate  this  requirement,  UBS  uses  four  different 
economic scenarios in the ECL calculation: an upside, a baseline, 
a mild downside and a severe downside scenario. Each scenario 
is represented by a specific scenario narrative, which is relevant 
considering  the  exposure  of  key  portfolios  to  economic  risks, 
and  for  which  a  set  of  consistent  macroeconomic  variables  is 
determined.  Those  variables  range  from  above-trend  economic 
growth  to  severe  recession.  The  baseline  scenario  is  aligned  to 
the  economic  and  market  assumptions  used  for  UBS  business 
planning purposes. An econometric model is used to provide an 
input into the scenario weight assessment process giving a first 
indication of the probability that the GDP forecast used for each 
scenario  would  materialize,  if  historically  observed  deviations  of 
GDP  growth  from  trend  growth  were  representative.  As  such 
historical  analyses  of  GDP  development  do  not  include  an 
assessment  of  the  underlying  economic  or  political  causes, 
management  positions  the  model  output  into  the  context  of 
current  conditions  and  future  expectations  and  applies  material 
judgment  in  determining  the  final  scenario  weights.  The 
determined  weights  constitute  the  probabilities  that  the 
respective  set  of  macroeconomic  conditions  will  occur  and  not 
that 
related 
macroeconomic variables will materialize.

the  chosen  particular  narratives  with 

the 

Macroeconomic and other factors
The  range  of  macroeconomic,  market  and  other  factors  that  is 
modeled  as  part  of  the  scenario  determination  is  wide,  and 
historical information is used to support the identification of the 
key factors. As the forecast horizon increases, the availability of 
information  decreases  and 
increases.  For  cycle-
sensitive PD and LGD determination purposes, UBS projects the 
relevant  economic  factors  for  a  period  of  three  years  before 
reverting, over a specified period, to a cycle-neutral PD and LGD 
for longer-term projections. 

judgment 

Factors  relevant  for  the  ECL  calculation  vary  by  type  of 
exposure  and  are  determined  during  the  credit  cycle  index 
model  development  process  in  close  alignment  with  expert 
judgment.  Certain  variables  may  only  be  relevant  for  specific 
types  of  exposures,  such  as  house  price  indices  for  mortgage 
loans,  while  other  variables  have  key  relevance  in  the  ECL 
calculation  for  all  exposures.  Regional  and  client  segment 
characteristics  are  generally  taken  into  account,  with  specific 
focus  on  Switzerland  and  the  US  considering  UBS’s  key  ECL-
relevant portfolios.

For  UBS,  the  following  forward-looking  macroeconomic 
variables  represent  the  most  relevant  factors  in  the  ECL 
calculation: 
– GDP growth rates, given their significant effect on borrowers’ 

performance; 

– house price indices, given their significant effect on mortgage 

collateral valuations; 

– unemployment  rates,  given  their  significant  effect  on  private 

clients’ ability to meet contractual obligations; 

– interest 

rates,  given 

their 

significant  effect  on 

the 

counterparties’ abilities to service their debt; 

– consumer  price  indices,  given  their  overall  relevance  for 
companies’  performance,  private  clients’  purchasing  power 
and economic stability; and

– equity indices, given that they are an important factor in our 

corporate rating tools. 

The forward-looking macroeconomic assumptions used in the 
ECL  calculation  are  developed  by  UBS  economists,  risk 
methodology personnel and credit risk officers. Assumptions and 
scenarios  are  validated  and  approved  through  a  Scenario 
Committee  and  an  Operating  Committee,  which  also  aim  to 
information 
ensure  a  consistent  use  of 
throughout UBS, including in the business planning process. ECL 
inputs  are  tested  and  reassessed  for  appropriateness  at  least 
each  quarter  and  appropriate  adjustments  are  made  when 
needed.

forward-looking 

Scenario generation, review process and governance
All  aspects  of  the  scenario  selection,  including  the  specific 
narratives,  their  weight  for  the  ECL  estimation,  and  the  key 
macroeconomic  and  other  factors,  are  subject  to  a  formal 
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A  team  of  economists,  who  are  part  of  Group  Risk  Control, 
provide  the  basic  analysis  taking  into  account  information 
obtained  through  established  risk  identification  and  assessment 
processes, which involve a broad range of experts, in particular, 
risk specialists and other in-house economists. Material risks with 
a  high  likelihood  of  materializing  are  then  factored  into  the 
scenario 
selection  process.  Once  narratives  have  been 
developed,  key  macroeconomic  factors  that  are  consistent  with 
the severity of the case and interdependencies are determined.

The scenarios, their weight and the key macroeconomic and 
other factors are subject to a critical assessment by members of 
the  Scenario  Committee,  where  senior  credit  officers  from  the 
divisions  and  representatives  from  Group  Risk  Control  are 
represented. Important aspects for the review are the extent to 
which  the  selected  scenarios  reflect  the  vulnerabilities  of  the 
relevant portfolios; whether their transformation into PIT PD and 
LGD  values  is  in  line  with  credit  risk  officers’  expectations;  and 
whether  there  may  be  pockets  of  exposures,  where  particular 
credit  risk  concerns  may  not  be  capable  of  being  addressed 
systematically  and  require  an  expert-based  overlay  for  stage 
allocation and ECL allowance. This also ensures a consistent use 
of  forward-looking 
information  throughout  UBS  and  an 
alignment with the business planning process.

The  Operating  Committee  is  jointly  chaired  by  the  Group 
Controller  and  Chief  Accounting  Officer,  and  the  Risk  Chief 
Operating  Officer  and  Group  Chief  Risk  Model  Officer,  and  is 
comprised  of  the  divisional  Chief  Risk  Officers  and  divisional 
Chief  Financial  Officers  as  well  as  senior  Corporate  Center  Risk 
and  Finance 
the  proposals 
submitted  by  the  Scenario  Committee  and  approve  the  final 
selection of scenarios and factors and any expert-based overlays 
as they may be required to cover temporary issues, either related 
to  specific  risk  elements  in  a  portfolio,  or  due  to  identified 
technical deficiencies pending remediation (model updates, data 
quality, etc.).

representatives.  They 

review 

The Group Model Governance Board as the highest authority 
under UBS’s model governance framework ratifies the decisions 
by the Operating Committee.

ECL measurement period 
The  period  for  which  lifetime  ECL  are  determined  is  based  on 
the  maximum  contractual  period  that  UBS  is  exposed  to  credit 
risk, taking into account contractual extension, termination and 
prepayment  options.  For  irrevocable  loan  commitments  and 
financial  guarantee  contracts, 
the  measurement  period 
represents  the  maximum  contractual  period  for  which  UBS  has 
an obligation to extend credit.

Additionally,  some  financial  instruments  include  both  an  on-
demand loan and a revocable undrawn commitment, where the 
contractual  cancelation  right  does  not  limit  UBS’s  exposure  to 
credit risk to the contractual notice period as the client has the 
ability to draw down funds before UBS can take risk-mitigating 
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over which it is exposed to credit risk. This applies to UBS’s credit 
card  limits,  which  do  not  have  a  defined  contractual  maturity 
date,  are  callable  on  demand  and  where  the  drawn  and 
undrawn  components  are  managed  as  one  unit.  The  exposure 
arising  from  UBS’s  credit  card  limits  is  not  significant  and  is 
managed at a portfolio level, with credit actions triggered when 
balances  are  past  due.  An  ECL  measurement  period  of  seven 
years  is  applied  for  credit  card  limits,  capped  at  12  months  for 
stage 1 balances, as a proxy for the period that UBS is exposed 
to credit risk. 

Customary  master  credit  agreements  in  the  Swiss  corporate 
market  also  include  on-demand  loans  and  revocable  undrawn 
commitments.  For  smaller  commercial  facilities,  a  risk-based 
monitoring  (RbM)  approach  is  in  place  that  highlights  negative 
trends  as  risk  events,  at  an  individual  facility  level,  based  on  a 
combination  of  continuously  updated  risk  indicators. The  risk 
events trigger additional credit reviews by a risk officer, allowing 
for  informed  credit  decisions  to  be  taken.  Larger  corporate 
facilities  are  not  subject  to  RbM,  but  are  reviewed  at  least 
annually through a formal credit review. UBS has assessed these 
credit  risk  management  practices  and  considers  both  the  RbM 
approach and formal credit review as substantive credit reviews 
resulting  in  a  re-origination  of  the  facility. Following  this,  a  12-
month measurement period from the reporting date is used for 
both types of facilities as an appropriate proxy of the period over 
which UBS is exposed to credit risk, with 12 months also used as 
a 
look-back  period  for  assessing  SICR,  always  from  the 
respective reporting date.

Significant increase in credit risk 
Financial  instruments  subject  to  ECL  are  monitored  on  an 
ongoing  basis.  To  determine  whether  the  recognition  of  a 
maximum  12-month  ECL  continues  to  be  appropriate,  it  is 
assessed  whether  an  SICR  has  occurred  since  initial  recognition 
of the financial instrument. The assessment criteria include both 
quantitative  and  qualitative  factors.  UBS  does  not  make  use  of 
the  expedient  that  no  particular  SICR  test  is  required  for 
instruments that have low credit risk at reporting date.

Primarily,  UBS  assesses  changes  in  an  instrument’s  risk  of 
default  on  a  quantitative  basis  by  comparing  the  annualized 
forward-looking  and  scenario-weighted 
lifetime  PD  of  an 
instrument determined at two different dates: 
– at the reporting date; and 
– at inception of the instrument.

In  both  cases,  the  respective  PDs  are  determined  for  the 
residual lifetime of the instrument, i.e., the period between the 
reporting  date  and  maturity.  If,  based  on  UBS’s  quantitative 
modeling,  an  increase  exceeds  a  set  threshold,  an  SICR  is 
deemed  to  have  occurred  and  the  instrument  is  transferred  to 
stage 2 with lifetime ECL being recognized.

Note 1  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

initially 

instruments  with 

The threshold applied varies depending on the original credit 
quality  of  the  borrower.  For  instruments  with  lower  default 
probabilities  at  inception  due  to  good  credit  quality  of  the 
counterparty, the SICR threshold is set at a higher level than for 
instruments  with  higher  default  probabilities  at  inception.  This 
implies  that  for 
lower  default 
probabilities,  a  relatively  higher  deterioration  in  credit  quality  is 
needed  to  trigger  an  SICR  than  for  those  instruments  with 
originally higher PDs. The SICR assessment based on PD changes 
is  made  at  an  individual  financial  asset  level.  A  high-level 
overview  of  the  SICR  trigger,  which  is  a  multiple  of  the 
annualized  remaining  lifetime  PIT  PD  expressed  in  rating 
downgrades that entail the same multiple of PD values, together 
with the corresponding ratings at origination of an instrument, is 
provided  in  the  “SICR  thresholds”  table  below.  This  simplified 
view  is  aligned  to  internal  ratings  as  disclosed  in  “Internal  UBS 
rating  scale  and  mapping  of  external  ratings”  presented  in 
“Credit  risk”  in  the  “Risk  management  and  control”  section  of 
this report. The actual SICR thresholds applied are defined on a 
more  granular  level  interpolating  between  the  values  shown  in 
the table below.

SICR thresholds

Internal rating at origination of the instrument

Rating downgrades / SICR trigger

0–3

4–8

9–13

3

2

1

→ Refer to the “Risk management and control” section of this 

report for more details on the bank’s internal grading system

Irrespective  of  the  SICR  assessment  based  on  default 
probabilities, credit risk is generally deemed to have significantly 
increased  for  an  instrument  if  the  contractual  payments  are 
more than 30 days past due. For certain less material portfolios, 
specifically  the  Swiss  credit  card  portfolio  and  the  recruitment 
and  retention  loans  to  financial  advisors  of  Global  Wealth 
Management  Region  Americas,  the  30-day  past  due  criterion  is 
used as the primary indicator of an SICR. Where instruments are 
transferred  to  stage  2  due  to  the  30-day  past  due  criterion,  a 
minimum period of six months is applied before a transfer back 
to  stage  1 can  be  triggered.  For  instruments  in  Personal  & 
Corporate Banking that are between 90 and 180 days past due 
but  have  not  been  reclassified  to  stage  3,  a  one-year  period  is 
applied before a transfer back to stage 1 can be triggered.

Additionally,  based  on 

individual  counterparty-specific 
indicators,  external  market  indicators  of  credit  risk  or  general 
economic  conditions,  counterparties  may  be  moved  to  a  watch 
list, which is used as a secondary qualitative indicator for an SICR 
and  hence  for  a  transfer  to  stage  2.  Exception  management  is 
individual  and  collective 
further  applied,  allowing 
for 
adjustments  on  exposures  sharing 
risk 
the  same  credit 
characteristics to take account of specific situations that are not 
otherwise  fully  reflected.  Instruments  for  which  an  SICR  since 
initial  recognition  is  determined  based  on  criteria  other  than 
changed  default  probabilities  or  watch  list  items  remain  in 
stage 2  for  at  least  six  months  post  resolution  of  the  stage  2 
trigger event.

The  overall  SICR  determination  process  does  not  apply  to 
Lombard  loans,  securities  financing  transactions  and  certain 
other  asset-based  lending  transactions,  because  of  the  risk 
management  practices  adopted,  including  daily  monitoring 
processes  with  strict  remargining  requirements.  If  margin  calls 
are  not  satisfied,  a  position  is  closed  out  and  classified  as  a 
stage 3 position. 

Credit risk officers are responsible for ensuring that the stage 
allocation of instruments is in line with the requirements of the 
standard. Identification of an SICR for accounting purposes is in 
some  aspects  different  from  internal  credit  risk  management 
processes  for  loans  with  increased  credit  risk,  mainly  because 
ECL  accounting  requirements  are  instrument-specific,  such  that 
a  borrower  can  have  multiple  exposures  allocated  to  different 
stages,  and  that  maturing  loans  in  stage  2  will  migrate  to 
stage 1 upon renewal irrespective of the actual credit risk at that 
time. Under a risk-based approach, a holistic counterparty credit 
assessment and the absolute level of risk at any given date will 
determine what risk mitigating actions may be warranted.

→ Refer to the “Risk management and control” section of this 

report for more information

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Note 1  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Comparative policy | Policy applicable prior to 1 January 2018
A  claim  is  impaired  and  an  allowance  or  provision  for  credit 
losses is recognized when objective evidence demonstrates that 
a  loss  event  has  occurred  after  the  initial  recognition  and  that 
the loss event has an effect on the future cash flows that can be 
reliably estimated (incurred loss approach). UBS considers a claim 
to be impaired if it will be unable to collect all amounts due on it 
based  on  the  original  contractual  terms  as  a  result  of  credit 
deterioration of the issuer or counterparty. A claim can be a loan 
or  receivable  carried  at  amortized  cost,  or  a  commitment,  such 
as a letter of credit, a guarantee or a similar instrument. 

An allowance for credit losses is reported as a decrease in the 
carrying value of a financial asset. For an off-balance sheet item, 
such as a commitment, a provision for credit loss is reported in 
Provisions.  Changes  to  allowances  and  provisions  for  credit 
losses are recognized in Credit loss (expense) / recovery.

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

Allowances  and  provisions  for  credit  losses  are  evaluated  at  both  a 
counterparty-specific  level  and  collectively.  Judgment  is  used  in  making 
assumptions about the timing and amount of impairment losses.

Counterparty-specific allowances and provisions
Loans  are  evaluated  individually  for  impairment  if  objective 
evidence indicates that a loan may be impaired. Individual credit 
exposures  are  evaluated  on  the  basis  of  the  borrower’s  overall 
financial condition, resources and payment record, the prospects 
of  support  from  contractual  guarantors  and,  where  applicable, 
the  realizable  value  of  any  collateral.  The  impairment  loss  for  a 
loan is the excess of the carrying value of the financial asset over 
the  estimated  recoverable  amount.  The  estimated  recoverable 
amount is the present value, calculated using the loan’s original 
effective  interest  rate,  of  expected  future  cash  flows,  including 
amounts that may result from restructuring or the liquidation of 
collateral. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate 
for  calculating  the  recoverable  amount  is  the  current  effective 
interest  rate.  Upon  impairment,  interest  income  is  accrued  by 
applying  the  original  effective  interest  rate  to  the  impaired 
carrying value of the loan.

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The  calculation  of  ECL  requires  management  to  apply  significant 
judgment  and  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  involve  significant 
uncertainty  at  the  time  they  are  made.  Changes  to  these  estimates  and 
assumptions can result in significant changes to the timing and amount of 
ECL to be recognized. 

Determination of a significant increase in credit risk 
IFRS  9  does  not  include  a  definition  of  what  constitutes  an  SICR.  UBS’s 
assessment  of  whether  an  SICR  has  occurred  since  initial  recognition  is 
based on reasonable and supportable forward-looking information, both 
qualitative  and  quantitative,  and 
includes  significant  management 
judgment. More stringent criteria could significantly increase the number 
of instruments migrating to stage 2. An IFRS 9 Operating Committee has 
been  established  to  review  and  challenge  the  SICR  approach  and  any 
potential changes and determinations made in the quarter.

Scenarios, scenario weights and macroeconomic factors 
ECL  reflect  an  unbiased  and  probability-weighted  amount,  which  UBS 
determines  by  evaluating  a  range  of  possible  outcomes.  Management 
selects  forward-looking  scenarios  and  judges  the  suitability  of  respective 
weights  to  be  applied.  Each  of  the  scenarios  is  based  on  management’s 
in  the  form  of 
assumptions  around  future  economic  conditions 
macroeconomic, market and other factors. Changes in the scenarios and 
weights,  the  corresponding  set  of  macroeconomic  variables  and  the 
assumptions made around those variables for the forecast horizon would 
have  a  significant  effect  on  the  ECL.  An  IFRS  9  Scenario  Committee,  in 
addition  to  the  Operating  Committee,  has  been  established  to  derive, 
review and challenge the selection and weights. 

ECL measurement period
Lifetime  ECL  are  generally  determined  based  upon  the  contractual 
maturity  of  the  transaction,  which  significantly  affects  ECL.  The  ECL 
calculation is therefore sensitive to any extension of contractual maturities 
triggered  by  business  decisions,  consumer  behaviors  and  an  increased 
number of stage 2 positions. In addition, for credit card limits and Swiss 
callable  master  credit  facilities,  judgment  is  required  as  UBS  must 
determine the period over which it is exposed to credit risk. A seven-year 
period  has  been  applied  for  credit  card  limits,  capped  at  12  months  for 
stage  1  positions,  and  a  12-month  period  has  been  applied  for  master 
credit facilities. 

Modeling and management adjustments
A  number  of  complex  models  have  been  developed  or  modified  to 
calculate ECL, with additional management adjustments required. Internal 
counterparty rating changes, new or revised models and changes to data 
may  significantly  affect  ECL.  The  models  are  governed  by  UBS’s  model 
validation controls, which aim to ensure independent verification, and are 
approved  by  the  Group  Model  Governance  Board 
(GMGB).  The 
management  adjustments  are  approved  by  the  IFRS  9  Operating 
Committee and endorsed by the GMGB.

The  Group  provides  a  sensitivity  analysis  of  the  effect  of  scenario 
selection, scenario weights and SICR trigger points on ECL measurement 
within Note 23g. 

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All  impaired  loans  are  reviewed  and  analyzed  at  least 
annually. Any subsequent changes to the amounts and timing of 
the  expected  future  cash  flows  compared  with  prior  estimates 
result  in  a  change  in  the  allowance  for  credit  losses  and  are 
charged  or  credited  to  Credit  loss  (expense)  /  recovery.  An 
allowance  for  impairment  is  reversed  only  when  the  credit 
quality has improved to such an extent that there is reasonable 
assurance  of  timely  collection  of  principal  and  interest  in 
accordance  with 
the 
instrument, or the equivalent value thereof. A write-off is made 
when  all  or  part  of  a  financial  asset  is  deemed  uncollectible  or 
forgiven. Write-offs reduce the principal amount of a claim and 
are  charged  against  previously  established  allowances  for  credit 
losses.  Recoveries,  in  part  or  in  full,  of  amounts  previously 
written off are credited to Credit loss (expense) / recovery.

the  original  contractual 

terms  of 

Collective allowances and provisions
Collective allowances and provisions are calculated for portfolios 
with  similar  credit  risk  characteristics,  taking  into  account 
historical 
loss  experience  and  current  conditions.  The 
methodology  and  assumptions  used  are  reviewed  regularly  to 
reduce  any  differences  between  estimated  and  actual  loss 
experience.  For  all  of  its  portfolios,  UBS  also  assesses  whether 
there have been any unforeseen developments that might result 
in  impairments  that  are  not  immediately  observable  at  a 
counterparty  level.  To  determine  whether  an  event-driven 
collective  allowance  for  credit  losses  is  required,  UBS  considers 
global economic drivers to assess the most vulnerable countries 
and  industries.  As  the  allowance  cannot  be  allocated  to 
individual loans, the loans are not considered to be impaired and 
interest  is  accrued  on  each  loan  according  to  its  contractual 
terms. If objective evidence becomes available that indicates that 
an  individual  financial  asset  is  impaired,  it  is  removed  from  the 
group of financial assets assessed for impairment on a collective 
basis and is assessed separately as counterparty-specific.

Impairment of financial assets classified as available for sale
At each balance sheet date, UBS assesses whether indicators of 
impairment  are  present.  Available-for-sale  debt  instruments  are 
impaired  when  there  is  objective  evidence,  using  the  same 
criteria described on the previous page, that, as a result of one 
or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the 
asset, the estimated future cash flows have decreased. 

Objective evidence that there has been an impairment of an 
available-for-sale equity instrument is a significant or prolonged 
decline  in  the  fair  value  of  the  asset.  UBS  uses  a  rebuttable 
presumption that such instruments are impaired where there has 
been a decline in fair value of more than 20% below its original 
cost or fair value has been below original cost for more than six 
months. 

To the extent a financial asset classified as available for sale is 
impaired,  the  related  cumulative  net 

determined  to  be 

unrealized  loss  previously  recognized  in  Other  comprehensive 
income  is  reclassified  to  the  income  statement  within  Other 
income.  For  equity  instruments,  any  further  loss  is  recognized 
directly in the income statement, whereas for debt instruments, 
any  further  loss  is  recognized  in  the  income  statement  only  if 
there  is  additional  objective  evidence  of  impairment.  After  the 
recognition  of  an  impairment  on  a  financial  asset  classified  as 
available for sale, increases in the fair value of equity instruments 
are  reported 
income.  For  debt 
instruments,  such  increases  in  the  fair  value,  up  to  amortized 
cost in the transaction currency, are recognized in Other income, 
provided  that  the  fair  value  increase  is  related  to  an  event 
occurring  after  the  impairment  loss  was  recorded.  Increases  in 
excess  of  that  amount  are  reported  in  Other  comprehensive 
income. (cid:3)

in  Other  comprehensive 

h. Restructured and modified financial assets
When payment default is expected or where default has already 
occurred,  UBS  may  grant  concessions  to  borrowers  in  financial 
difficulties  that  it  would  otherwise  not  consider  in  the  normal 
course  of  its  business,  such  as  preferential  interest  rates, 
extension  of  maturity,  modifying  the  schedule  of  repayments, 
debt  /  equity  swap,  subordination,  etc.  When  a  concession  or 
forbearance  measure  is  granted,  each  case  is  considered 
individually  and  the  exposure  is  generally  classified  as  being  in 
default.  Forbearance  classification  will  remain  until  the  loan  is 
collected or written off, non-preferential conditions are granted 
that  supersede 
the 
counterparty  has  recovered  and  the  preferential  conditions  no 
longer exceed our risk appetite.

the  preferential  conditions  or  until 

Contractual  adjustments  when  there  is  no  evidence  of 
imminent  payment  default,  or  where  changes  to  terms  and 
conditions  are  within  UBS’s  usual  risk  appetite,  are  not 
in  forbearance.  Modifications  represent 
considered  to  be 
contractual  amendments  that  result  in  an  alteration  of  future 
contractual  cash  flows  and  that  can  occur  within  UBS’s  normal 
risk  appetite  or  as  part  of  a  credit  restructuring  where  a 
counterparty is in financial difficulties.

A restructuring or modification of a financial asset could lead 
to a substantial change in the terms and conditions, resulting in 
the  original  financial  asset  being  derecognized  and  a  new 
financial  asset  being  recognized.  Where  the  modification  does 
not  result  in  a  derecognition,  any  difference  between  the 
modified  contractual  cash  flows  discounted  at  the  original  EIR 
and  the  existing  gross  carrying  value  of  a  financial  asset  is 
recognized  in  profit  or  loss  as  a  modification  gain  or  loss. 
Further, the subsequent SICR assessment is made by comparing 
the risk of default at the reporting date based on the modified 
contractual terms of the financial asset with the risk of default at 
initial recognition based on the original, unmodified contractual 
terms of the financial asset.

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Note 1  Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

At  the  time  a  financial  instrument  is  designated  in  a  hedge 
relationship,  UBS  formally  documents  the  relationship  between 
the hedging instrument(s) and hedged item(s), including the risk 
management  objectives  and  strategy  in  undertaking  the  hedge 
transaction  and  the  methods  that  will  be  used  to  assess  the 
effectiveness  of  the  hedging  relationship.  Accordingly,  UBS 
assesses, both at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing 
basis,  whether  the  hedging  instruments,  primarily  derivatives, 
have  been  “highly  effective”  in  offsetting  changes  in  the  fair 
value  or  cash  flows  associated  with  the  designated  risk  of  the 
hedged items. 

A hedge is considered highly effective if the following criteria 
are met: (i) at inception of the hedge and throughout its life, the 
hedge  is  expected  to  be  highly  effective  in  achieving  offsetting 
changes  in  fair  value  or  cash  flows  attributable  to  the  hedged 
risk; and (ii) actual results of the hedge are within a range of 80–
125%.  In  the  case  of  hedging  forecast  transactions,  the 
transaction must have a high probability of occurring and must 
present  an  exposure  to  variations  in  cash  flows  that  could 
ultimately affect the reported net profit or loss. UBS discontinues 
hedge  accounting  when  (i)  it  determines  that  a  hedging 
instrument  is  not,  or  has  ceased  to  be,  highly  effective  as  a 
hedge;  (ii)  the  derivative  expires  or  is  sold,  terminated  or 
exercised; (iii) the hedged item matures, is sold or repaid; or (iv) 
forecast transactions are no longer deemed highly probable. The 
Group may also discontinue hedge accounting voluntarily.

Hedge  ineffectiveness  represents  the  amount  by  which  the 
changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  hedging  instrument  differ  from 
changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  hedged  item  attributable  to  the 
hedged risk, or the amount by which changes in the present value 
of future cash flows of the hedging instrument exceed changes in 
the present value of expected cash flows of the hedged item. Such 
ineffectiveness is recorded in current-period earnings in Other net 
income from fair value changes on financial instruments  (prior  to 
1 January 2018: Net trading income).

Interest  from  derivatives  designated  as  hedging  instruments  in 
effective fair value hedge relationships is presented within Interest 
income  from  loans  and  deposits  and  Interest  expense  on  debt 
issued,  within  Net  interest  income.  Interest  from  derivatives 
designated  as  hedging  instruments  in  effective  cash  flow  hedge 
relationships that is reclassified from other comprehensive income 
when  the  hedged  transaction  affects  profit  or  loss  is  presented 
within Interest income from derivative instruments designated as 
cash flow hedges. 

→ Refer to Note 3 for more information

i. Netting
UBS nets financial assets and liabilities on its balance sheet if (i) it 
has the unconditional and legally enforceable right to set off the 
recognized amounts, both in the normal course of business and 
in the event of default, bankruptcy or insolvency of UBS and all 
of  the  counterparties,  and  (ii)  intends  either  to  settle  on  a  net 
basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 
Netted  positions  include,  for  example,  certain  derivatives  and 
repurchase  and  reverse  repurchase  transactions  with  various 
counterparties, exchanges and clearing houses.

to 

the 

realize 

they  may  be 

the  asset  and  settle 

In  assessing  whether  UBS  intends  to  either  settle  on  a  net 
liability 
basis,  or 
simultaneously,  emphasis  is  placed  on  the  effectiveness  of 
operational settlement mechanics in  eliminating substantially all 
credit  and  liquidity  exposure  between  the  counterparties.  This 
condition  precludes  offsetting  on  the  balance  sheet  for 
substantial amounts of UBS’s financial assets and liabilities, even 
though 
to  enforceable  netting 
subject 
arrangements.  For  OTC  derivative  contracts,  balance  sheet 
offsetting is generally only permitted in circumstances in which a 
market  settlement  mechanism  exists  via  an  exchange  or  central 
clearing 
that  effectively  accomplishes  net 
settlement  through  a  daily  exchange  of  collateral  via  a  cash 
margining  process.  For  repurchase  arrangements  and  securities 
transactions,  balance  sheet  offsetting  may  be 
financing 
permitted  only  to  the  extent  that  the  settlement  mechanism 
eliminates, or results in insignificant, credit and liquidity risk, and 
processes  the  receivables  and  payables  in  a  single  settlement 
process or cycle.

counterparty 

→ Refer to Note 25 for more information 

j. Hedge accounting
The  Group  uses  derivative  and  non-derivative  instruments  to 
manage  exposures  to  interest  rate  and  foreign  currency  risks, 
including  exposures  arising  from  forecast  transactions.  The 
Group continues to apply hedge accounting requirements as set 
out  in  IAS  39.  Qualifying  instruments  may  be  designated  as 
hedging instruments in (i) hedges of the change in fair value of 
recognized  assets  or  liabilities  (fair  value  hedges);  (ii)  hedges  of 
the  variability  in  future  cash  flows  attributable  to  a  recognized 
asset  or  liability  or  highly  probable  forecast  transactions  (cash 
flow  hedges);  or  (iii)  hedges  of  a  net  investment  in  a  foreign 
operation (net investment hedges).

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item. 

If  the  hedge  accounting  relationship 

Fair value hedges
For qualifying fair value hedges, the change in the fair value of the 
hedging  instrument  is  recognized  in  the  income  statement  along 
with  the  change  in  the  fair  value  of  the  hedged  item  that  is 
attributable to the hedged risk. In fair value hedges of interest rate 
risk,  the  fair  value  change  of  the  hedged  item  attributable  to  the 
hedged risk is reflected as an adjustment to the carrying value of 
is 
the  hedged 
terminated for reasons other than the derecognition of the hedged 
item,  the  adjustment  to  the  carrying  value  is  amortized  to  the 
income  statement  over  the  remaining  term  to  maturity  of  the 
hedged  item  using  the  effective  interest  rate  method.  For  a 
portfolio  hedge  of  interest  rate  risk,  the  equivalent  change  in  fair 
value  is  reflected  within  Other  financial  assets  measured  at 
amortized cost or Other financial liabilities measured at amortized 
cost.  If  the  portfolio  hedge  relationship  is  terminated  for  reasons 
other  than  the  derecognition  of  the  hedged  item,  the  amount 
included  in  Other  financial  assets  measured  at  amortized  cost  or 
Other  financial  liabilities  measured  at  amortized  cost  is  amortized 
to  the  income  statement  over  the  remaining  term  to  maturity  of 
the hedged items using the straight-line method.

Cash flow hedges
Fair  value  gains  or  losses  associated  with  the  effective  portion  of 
derivatives designated as cash flow hedges for cash flow repricing 
risk are recognized initially in Other comprehensive income within 
Equity. When the hedged forecast cash flows affect profit or loss, 
the  associated  gains  or  losses  on  the  hedging  derivatives  are 
reclassified from Equity to the income statement.

If  a  cash  flow  hedge  of  forecast  transactions  is  no  longer 
considered effective, or if the hedge relationship is terminated, the 
cumulative  gains  or  losses  on  the  hedging  derivatives  previously 
reported  in  Equity  remain  there  until  the  committed  or  forecast 
transactions  occur  and  affect  profit  or  loss.  If  the  forecast 
transactions are no longer expected to occur, the deferred gains or 
losses are reclassified immediately to the income statement.

changes in equity and statement of comprehensive income under 
Foreign  currency  translation),  while  any  gains  or  losses  relating  to 
the  ineffective  and  /  or  undesignated  portion  (for  example,  the 
interest  element  of  a  forward  contract)  are  recognized  in  the 
income statement. Upon disposal or partial disposal of the foreign 
operation,  the  cumulative  value  of  any  such  gains  or  losses 
recognized  in  Equity  associated  with  the  entity  is  reclassified  to 
Other income.

Economic hedges that do not qualify for hedge accounting
Derivative instruments that are transacted as economic hedges, but 
do not qualify for hedge accounting, are treated in the same way 
as  derivative  instruments  used  for  trading  purposes;  i.e.,  realized 
and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in Other net income 
from  fair  value  changes  on  financial  instruments  (prior  to 
1 January  2018:  Net  trading  income),  except  for  the  forward 
points  on  certain  short-  and  long-duration  foreign  exchange 
contracts, which are reported in Net interest income.

→ Refer to Note 11 for more information

instruments.  An  embedded  derivative 

k. Embedded derivatives
Derivatives  may  be  embedded  in  other  financial  instruments 
(host contracts). For example, they could be represented by the 
conversion feature embedded in a convertible bond. Such hybrid 
instruments  arise  predominantly  from  the  issuance  of  certain 
structured  debt 
is 
generally required to be separated from the host contract (from 
1  January  2018:  unless  the  host  contract  is  a  financial  asset  in 
scope  of  IFRS  9)  and  accounted  for  as  a  standalone  derivative 
instrument  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  if  (i)  the  host 
contract  is  not  carried  at  fair  value  with  changes  in  fair  value 
reported 
the  economic 
characteristics  and  risks  of  the  embedded  derivative  are  not 
closely  related  to  the  economic  characteristics  and  risks  of  the 
host  contract;  and  (iii)  the  terms  of  the  embedded  derivative 
would meet the definition of a standalone derivative, were they 
contained in a separate contract. 

statement; 

income 

the 

(ii) 

in 

Hedges of net investments in foreign operations
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations are accounted for 
similarly  to  cash  flow  hedges.  Gains  or  losses  on  the  hedging 
instrument  relating  to  the  effective  portion  of  the  hedge  are 
recognized  directly  in  Equity  (and  presented  in  the  statement  of 

Typically,  UBS  applies  the  fair  value  option  to  hybrid 
instruments (refer to item 3b in this Note for more information), 
in which case bifurcation of an embedded derivative component 
is not required.

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l. Financial liabilities
Debt  issued  measured  at  amortized  cost  includes  contingent 
capital  instruments  that  contain  contractual  provisions  under 
which the principal amounts would be written down upon either 
a specified CET1 ratio breach or a determination by FINMA that 
a  viability  event  has  occurred.  Such  contractual  provisions  are 
not derivatives as the underlying is deemed to be a non-financial 
variable specific to a party to the contract. Where there is a legal 
bail-in mechanism for write-down or conversion into equity (as is 
the case, for instance, with senior unsecured debt issued by the 
Group  that  is  subject  to  write-down  or  conversion  under 
resolution  authority  granted  to  FINMA  under  Swiss  law),  such 
mechanism  does  not  form  part  of  the  contractual  terms  and, 
therefore,  does  not  affect  the  amortized  cost  accounting 
treatment  applied  to  these  instruments.  If  the  debt  were  to  be 
written  down  or  converted  into  equity  in  a  future  period,  this 
would  result  in  the  full  or  partial  derecognition  of  the  financial 
liabilities, with the difference between the carrying value of the 
debt written down or converted into equity and the fair value of 
any equity shares issued recognized in the income statement.

In  cases  where,  as  part  of  the  Group’s  risk  management 
activity, fair value hedge accounting is applied to fixed-rate debt 
instruments  carried  at  amortized  cost,  their  carrying  amount  is 
adjusted  for  changes  in  fair  value  related  to  the  hedged 
exposure.  Refer  to  item  3j  for  more  information  on  hedge 
accounting.

Debt  issued  and  subsequently  repurchased  in  relation  to 
market-making or other activities is treated as redeemed. A gain 
or  loss  on  redemption  (depending  on  whether  the  repurchase 
price  of  the  bond  is  lower  or  higher  than  its  carrying  value)  is 
recorded  in  Other  income.  A  subsequent  sale  of  own  bonds  in 
the market is treated as a reissuance of debt.

UBS  uses  the  fair  value  option  to  designate  certain  issued 
debt  instruments  as  financial  liabilities  designated  at  fair  value 
through  profit  or  loss,  on  the  basis  that  such  financial 
instruments include embedded derivatives and / or are managed 
on  a  fair  value  basis  (refer  to  item  3b  in  this  Note  for  more 
information).

m. Own credit
Changes in the fair value of financial liabilities designated at fair 
value through profit or loss related to own credit are recognized 
income  directly  within  Retained 
in  Other  comprehensive 
earnings and will not be reclassified to the income statement in 
future periods. 

n. Loan commitments

Policy applicable from 1 January 20181
Loan  commitments  are  arrangements  under  which  clients  can 
borrow stipulated amounts under defined terms and conditions.

Loan commitments that can be canceled at any time by UBS 
at its discretion are neither recognized on the balance sheet nor 
included in off-balance sheet disclosures. 

Loan commitments that cannot be canceled by UBS once the 
commitments  are  communicated  to  the  beneficiary  or  that  are 
revocable  only  because  of  automatic  cancelation  upon 
deterioration  in  a  borrower’s  creditworthiness  are  considered 
irrevocable and are classified as (i) derivative loan commitments 
measured  at  fair  value  through  profit  or 
loan 
commitments designated at fair value through profit or loss; or 
(iii) other loan commitments.

loss; 

(ii) 

The  Group  recognizes  ECL  on  non-cancelable  other  loan 
commitments.  In  addition,  UBS  also  recognizes  ECL  on  loan 
commitments that can be canceled at any time if UBS is exposed 
to  credit  risk  (refer  to  item  g  in  this  Note).  Corresponding  ECL 
are  presented  within  Provisions  on  the  Group’s  balance  sheet. 
ECL  relating  to  these  other  loan  commitments  are  recorded  in 
the income statement in Credit loss (expense) / recovery.

When a client draws on a commitment, the resulting loan is 
presented within Financial assets at fair value held for trading, or 
within Financial assets at fair value not held for trading when the 
associated loan commitments are measured at fair value through 
profit or loss, and within Loans and advances to customers when 
the  associated  loan  commitment  is  not  measured  at  fair  value 
through profit or loss.

Comparative policy | Policy applicable prior to 1 January 2018
When  a  client  draws  on  a  commitment,  the  resulting  loan  is 
classified  as  a  (i)  trading  asset,  consistent  with  the  associated 
derivative loan commitment; (ii) financial asset designated at fair 
value 
loan 
commitment designated at fair value through profit or loss; or as 
a  (iii)  loan  when  the  associated  loan  commitment  is  accounted 
for as other loan commitment. (cid:3)

loss,  consistent  with 

through  profit  or 

the 

o. Financial guarantee contracts

Policy applicable from 1 January 20181
Financial  guarantee  contracts  are  contracts  that  require  the 
issuer  to  make  specified  payments  to  reimburse  the  holder  for 
an  incurred  loss  because  a  specified  debtor  fails  to  make 
payments when due in accordance with the terms of a specified 
debt instrument. UBS issues such financial guarantees to banks, 
financial  institutions  and  other  parties  on  behalf  of  clients  to 
secure loans, overdrafts and other banking facilities.

1 The accounting policy in this section applies from 1 January 2018, the effective date of IFRS 9. For the details of transition effects refer to Note 1c.

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Certain  issued  financial  guarantees  that  are  managed  on  a 
fair value basis are designated at fair value through profit or loss. 
Financial guarantees that are not managed on a fair value basis 
are  initially  recognized  in  the  financial  statements  at  fair  value 
and are subsequently measured at the higher of:
– the amount of ECL (refer to item g in this Note); and
– the amount initially recognized less the cumulative amount of 

income recognized as of the reporting date. 

ECL  resulting  from  guarantees  is  recorded  in  the  income 

statement in Credit loss (expense) / recovery.

Comparative policy | Policy applicable prior to 1 January 2018
Financial guarantees that are not managed on a fair value basis 
are  initially  recognized  in  the  financial  statements  at  fair  value 
and  are  subsequently  measured  at  the  higher  of  the  amount 
initially  recognized  less  cumulative  amortization  and,  to  the 
extent  a  payment  under  the  guarantee  has  become  probable, 
the  present  value  of  the  expected  payment.  Any  change  in  the 
liability  relating  to  probable  expected  payments  resulting  from 
guarantees  is  recorded  in  the  income  statement  in  Credit  loss 
(expense) / recovery. (cid:3)

p. Other net income from fair value changes on financial 
instruments 
The  line  item  Other  net  income  from  fair  value  changes  on 
financial  instruments  includes  fair  value  gains  and  losses  on 
financial  instruments  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  but 
excluding interest income and expense on non-derivatives (refer 
to item 3c in this Note), as well as the effects at derecognition, 
trading gains and losses and intermediation income arising from 
certain client-driven Global Wealth Management and Personal & 
Corporate  Banking  financial  transactions.  In  addition,  foreign 
currency  translation  effects  and  income  and  expenses  from 
precious metals are presented within this income statement line 
item.

4) Fee and commission income and expenses

Policy applicable from 1 January 20181
UBS earns fee income from a diverse range of services it provides 
to  its  clients.  Fee  income  can  be  divided  into  two  broad 
categories:  fees  earned  from  services  that  are  provided  over  a 
certain  period  of  time,  such  as  asset  or  portfolio  management, 
custody  services  and  certain  advisory  services;  and  fees  earned 

from  point-in-time  services  such  as  underwriting  fees  and 
brokerage  fees  (e.g.,  securities  and  derivative  execution  and 
clearing).

→ Refer to Note 4 for more information, including the 

disaggregation of revenues

Performance obligations satisfied over time 
Fees earned from services that are provided over a certain period 
of  time  are  recognized  on  a  pro  rata  basis  over  the  service 
period,  provided  the  fees  are  not  contingent  on  successfully 
meeting  specified  performance  criteria  that  are  beyond  the 
control of UBS (see measurement below). 

Costs  to  fulfill  services  over  time  are  recorded  in  the  income 
statement immediately, because such services are considered to 
be a series of services that are substantially the same from day to 
day  and  have  the  same  pattern  of  transfer.  The  costs  to  fulfill 
neither generate nor enhance the resources of UBS that will be 
used  to  satisfy  future  performance  obligations  and  cannot  be 
distinguished  between  those  that  relate  to  satisfied  and 
unsatisfied  performance  obligations.  Therefore,  these  costs  do 
not  qualify  to  be  recognized  as  an  asset.  Where  costs  incurred 
relate  to  contracts  that  include  variable  consideration  that  is 
constrained  by  factors  beyond  UBS’s  control  (e.g.,  successful 
mergers  and  acquisitions  (M&A)  activity)  or  where  UBS  has  a 
history of not recovering such costs on similar transactions), such 
costs are expensed immediately as incurred. 

Performance obligations satisfied at a point in time
Fees  earned  from  providing  transaction-type  services  are 
recognized when the service has been completed, provided such 
fees  are  not  subject  to  refund  or  another  contingency  beyond 
the control of UBS. 

Incremental costs to fulfill services provided at a point in time 
are  typically  incurred  and  recorded  at  the  same  time  as  the 
performance  obligation  is  satisfied  and  revenue  is  earned,  and 
are therefore not recognized as an asset, e.g., brokerage. Where 
recovery  of  costs  to  fulfill  relates  to  an  uncompleted  point-in-
time  service  for  which  the  satisfaction  of  the  performance 
obligation in the contract is dependent upon factors beyond the 
control  of  UBS,  such  as  underwriting  a  successful  securities 
issuance,  or  where  UBS  has  a  history  of  not  recovering  such 
costs through reimbursement on similar transactions, such costs 
are expensed immediately as incurred. 

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recognizes 

revenue  when 

Measurement 
Fee and commission income is measured based on consideration 
specified  in  a  legally  enforceable  contract  with  a  customer, 
excluding  amounts  such  as  taxes  collected  on  behalf  of  third 
parties.  Consideration  can  include  both  fixed  and  variable 
amounts.  Variable  consideration  includes  refunds,  discounts, 
performance bonuses and other amounts that are contingent on 
the  occurrence  or  non-occurrence  of  a  future  event.  Variable 
consideration that is contingent on an uncertain event can only 
be  recognized  to  the  extent  that  it  is  highly  probable  that  a 
significant  reversal  in  the  amount  of  cumulative  revenue  for  a 
contract  will  not  occur.  This  is  referred  to  as  the  variable 
consideration  constraint.  UBS  does  not  consider  the  highly 
probable  criterion  to  be  met  where  the  contingency  on  which 
income  is  dependent  is  beyond  the  control  of  UBS.  In  such 
the 
circumstances,  UBS  only 
contingency  has  been  resolved  or  an  uncertain  event  has 
occurred.  Examples  include  asset  management  performance-
linked  fees,  which  are  only  payable  if  the  returns  of  a  fund 
exceed  a  benchmark  and  are  only  recognized  after  the 
performance  period  has  elapsed.  Similarly,  M&A  advisory  fees 
that  are  dependent  on  a  successful  client  transaction  are  not 
recognized  until  the  transaction  on  which  the  fees  are 
dependent  has  been  executed.  Asset  management 
fees 
(excluding performance-based fees) received on a periodic basis, 
typically  quarterly,  that  are  determined  based  on  a  fixed 
percentage  of  net  asset  value  that  has  not  been  established  at 
the  reporting  date,  are  estimated  and  accrued  ratably  over  the 
period to the next invoice date, except during periods in which 
market  volatility  indicates  there  is  a  risk  of  significant  reversal. 
Research  revenues  earned  by  the  Investment  Bank  under 
commission-sharing  or  research  payment  account  agreements 
are  not  recognized  until  the  client  has  provided  a  definitive 
allocation  of  amounts  between  research  providers,  as  prior  to 
this  UBS  generally  does  not  have  an  enforceable  right  to  a 
specified amount of consideration.

to 

received 

is  allocated 

Consideration 

the  separately 
identifiable performance obligations in a contract. Owing to the 
nature  of  UBS’s  business,  contracts  that  include  multiple 
performance  obligations  are  typically  those  that  are  considered 
to  include  a  series  of  similar  performance  obligations  fulfilled 
over  time  with  the  same  pattern  of  transfer  to  the  client,  e.g., 
asset  management.  As  a  consequence,  UBS  is  not  required  to 
apply  significant  judgment  in  allocating  the  consideration 
received  across  the  various  performance  obligations.  UBS  has 
taken the practical expedient to not disclose information on the 
allocation  of  the  transaction  price  to  remaining  performance 
obligations  in  contracts.  This  is  because  contracts  are  typically 
less  than  one  year  in  duration.  Where  contracts  have  a  longer 
duration,  they  are  either  subject  to  the  variable  consideration 
constraint, with fees calculated on future net asset value, which 
cannot be included within the transaction price for the contract, 
or  result  in  revenue  being  recognized  ratably  using  the  output 

method  corresponding  directly  to  the  value  of  the  services 
completed  to  date  and  to  which  UBS  would  be  entitled  to 
loan 
invoice  upon 
commitments.

the  contract,  e.g., 

termination  of 

Presentation of fee and commission income and expense 
Fee and commission income and expense are presented gross on 
the face of the income statement when UBS is considered to be 
principal in the contractual relationship with its customer and any 
suppliers used to fulfill such contracts. This occurs where UBS has 
control over such services and its relationship with suppliers prior 
to provision of the service to the client. UBS only considers itself to 
be an agent in relation to services provided by third parties, e.g., 
third-party  execution  costs  for  exchange-traded  derivatives  and 
fees  payable  to  third-party  research  providers,  where  the  client 
controls both the choice of supplier and the scope of the services 
to be provided. Furthermore, in order to be considered an agent 
UBS  must  not  take  responsibility  for  the  quality  of  the  service, 
transform  or  integrate  the  services  into  a  UBS  product.  In  such 
circumstances UBS is essentially acting as a payment agent for its 
client.  When  UBS  is  acting  as  an  agent,  any  costs  incurred  are 
directly offset against the associated income.

Presentation of expenses in the income statement 
UBS  presents  expenses  primarily  in  line  with  their  nature  in  the 
income  statement,  differentiating  between  expenses  that  are 
incremental  and  incidental  to  revenues,  which  are  presented 
within  Total  operating  income,  and  those  that  are  related  to 
personnel,  general  and  administrative  expenses,  which  are 
presented within Total operating expenses. 

Contract assets, contract liabilities and capitalized expenses 
UBS  has  applied  the  practical  expedient  of  allowing  for  costs 
incurred to obtain a contract to be expensed as incurred where 
the  amortization  period  for  any  asset  recognized  would  be  less 
than 12 months. 

Where  UBS  provides  services  to  clients,  consideration  is  due 
immediately upon satisfaction of a point-in-time service or at the 
end  of  a  prespecified  period  for  a  service  performed  over  time; 
e.g.,  certain  asset  management  fees  are  collected  monthly  or 
quarterly,  through  deduction  from  a  client  account,  deduction 
from  fund  assets  or  through  separate 
invoicing.  Where 
receivables  are  recorded,  they  are  presented  within  Other 
financial assets measured at amortized cost. 

Contract  liabilities  relate  to  prepayments  received  from 
customers where UBS is yet to satisfy its performance obligation.
Contract  assets  are  recorded  when  an  entity’s  right  to 
consideration  in  exchange  for  services  transferred  is  conditional 
on something other than the passage of time, e.g., the entity’s 
future performance. 

UBS has not recognized any material contract assets, contract 
liabilities  or  capitalized  expenses  during  the  period  and  has 
therefore not provided a contract balances reconciliation.

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Comparative policy | Policy applicable prior to 1 January 2018
Fees earned from services that are provided over a certain period 
of time are recognized ratably over the service period, with the 
exception  of  performance-linked  fees  or  fee  components  with 
specific performance criteria. Such fees are recognized when, as 
of  the  reporting  date,  the  performance  benchmark  has  been 
met and when collectibility is reasonably assured. 

Fees  earned  from  providing  transaction-type  services  are 
recognized when the service has been completed and the fee is 
fixed or determinable, i.e., not subject to refund or adjustment.

Fee income generated from providing a service that does not 
result  in  the  recognition  of  a  financial  instrument  is  presented 
within Net fee and commission income. Fees generated from the 
acquisition,  issue  or  disposal  of  a  financial  instrument  are 
presented in the income statement in line with the balance sheet 
classification of that financial instrument. (cid:3)
→ Refer to Note 4 for more information 

5) Cash and cash equivalents

For  the  purpose  of  the  statement  of  cash  flows,  cash  and  cash 
equivalents comprise balances with an original maturity of three 
months  or  less,  including  cash,  money  market  paper  and 
balances at central and other banks.

6) Share-based and other deferred compensation plans

Share-based compensation plans
UBS  has  established  share-based  compensation  plans  that  are 
settled  in  UBS‘s  equity  instruments  or  an  amount  that  is  based 
on  the  value  of  such  instruments.  These  awards  are  generally 
subject  to  conditions  that  require  employees  to  complete  a 
specified period of service and, for performance shares, to satisfy 
specified  performance  conditions.  Compensation  expense  is 
recognized, on a per-tranche basis, over the service period based 
on  an  estimate  of  the  number  of  instruments  expected  to  vest 
and  is  adjusted  to  reflect  actual  outcomes.  Where  the  service 
period  is  shortened,  for  example  in  the  case  of  employees 
affected  by 
restructuring  programs  or  mutually  agreed 
termination  provisions,  recognition  of  expense  is  accelerated  to 
the termination date. 

Where  no  future  service  is  required,  such  as  for  employees 
who are eligible for retirement or who have met certain age and 
length-of-service criteria, the services are presumed to have been 
received  and  compensation  expense  is  recognized  immediately 
on,  or  prior  to,  the  date  of  grant.  Such  awards  may  remain 
forfeitable  until  the  legal  vesting  date  if  certain  non-vesting 
conditions  are  not  met.  For  equity-settled  awards,  forfeiture 
events  resulting  from  breach  of  a  non-vesting  condition  do  not 
result in an adjustment to expense.

instruments, 

Compensation  expense  is  measured  by  reference  to  the  fair 
value  of  the  equity  instruments  on  the  date  of  grant  adjusted, 
when  relevant,  to  take  into  account  the  terms  and  conditions 
inherent  in  the  award,  including  dividend  rights,  transfer 
restrictions  in  effect  beyond  the  vesting  date,  and  non-vesting 
conditions.  For  equity-settled 
is 
determined  at  the  date  of  grant  and  is  not  remeasured  unless 
their  terms  are  modified  such  that  the  fair  value  immediately 
after  modification  exceeds  the  fair  value  immediately  prior  to 
modification.  Any  increase  in  fair  value  resulting  from  a 
modification is recognized as compensation expense, either over 
the remaining service period or, for vested awards, immediately. 
For  cash-settled  awards,  fair  value  is  remeasured  at  each 
reporting  date  such  that  the  cumulative  expense  recognized 
equals the cash distributed. 

fair  value 

→ Refer to Note 30 for more information

Other compensation plans
UBS  has  established  deferred  compensation  plans  that  are 
settled  in  cash  or  financial  instruments  other  than  UBS  equity, 
the  amount  of  which  may  be  fixed  or  may  vary  based  on  the 
achievement of specified performance conditions or the value of 
specified underlying assets. Compensation expense is recognized 
over  the  period  that  the  employee  provides  services  to  become 
entitled to the award. Where the service period is shortened, for 
example  in  the  case  of  employees  affected  by  restructuring 
programs or mutually agreed termination provisions, recognition 
of  expense  is  accelerated  to  the  termination  date.  Where  no 
future service is required, such as for employees who are eligible 
for  retirement  or  who  have  met  certain  age  and  length-of-
service criteria, the services are presumed to have been received 
and  compensation  expense  is  recognized  immediately  on,  or 
prior to, the date of grant. The amount recognized is based on 
the present value of the amount expected to be paid under the 
plan  and  is  remeasured  at  each  reporting  date,  so  that  the 
cumulative expense recognized equals the cash or the fair value 
of respective financial instruments distributed.
→ Refer to Note 30 for more information

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Defined contribution plans
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which UBS 
pays fixed contributions into a separate entity from which post-
employment  and  other  benefits  are  paid.  UBS  has  no  legal  or 
constructive  obligation  to  pay  further  contributions  if  the  plan 
does  not  hold  sufficient  assets  to  pay  employees  the  benefits 
relating  to  employee  service  in  the  current  and  prior  periods. 
UBS’s  contributions  are  expensed  when  the  employees  have 
rendered  services  in  exchange  for  such  contributions.  This  is 
generally  in  the  year  of  contribution.  Prepaid  contributions  are 
recognized  as  an  asset  to  the  extent  that  a  cash  refund  or  a 
reduction in future payments is available.

8) Income taxes

UBS is subject to the income tax laws of Switzerland and those 
of  the  non-Swiss  jurisdictions  in  which  UBS  has  business 
operations. 

The  Group’s  provision  for  income  taxes  is  composed  of 
current and deferred taxes. Current income taxes represent taxes 
to  be  paid  or  refunded  for  the  current  period  or  previous 
periods. 

Deferred  taxes  are  recognized  for  temporary  differences 
between  the  carrying  amounts  and  tax  bases  of  assets  and 
liabilities  that  will  result  in  taxable  or  deductible  amounts  in 
future  periods  and  are  measured  using  the  applicable  tax  rates 
and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the 
end  of  the  reporting  period  and  which  will  be  in  effect  when 
such differences are expected to reverse.

in  future  years;  and 

Deferred  tax  assets  arise  from  a  variety  of  sources,  the  most 
significant being: (i) tax losses that can be carried forward to be 
used  against  profits 
(ii)  temporary 
differences that will result in deductions against profits in future 
years. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that 
it  is  probable  that  sufficient  taxable  profits  will  be  available 
against which these differences can be used. When an entity or 
tax group has a history of recent losses, deferred tax assets are 
only  recognized  to  the  extent  there  are  sufficient  taxable 
temporary differences or there is convincing other evidence that 
sufficient  taxable  profit  will  be  available  against  which  the 
unused tax losses can be utilized.

7) Pension and other post-employment benefit plans

UBS  sponsors  various  post-employment  benefit  plans  for  its 
employees  worldwide,  which  include  defined  benefit  and 
defined contribution pension plans, and other post-employment 
benefits  such  as  medical  and  life  insurance  benefits  that  are 
payable after the completion of employment.
→ Refer to Note 29 for more information 

Defined benefit plans
UBS  offers  defined  benefit  pension  and  medical  insurance 
benefits. Defined benefit plans specify an amount of benefit that 
an employee will receive, which usually depends on one or more 
factors,  such  as  age,  years  of  service  and  compensation.  The 
defined  benefit  liability  recognized  in  the  balance  sheet  is  the 
present value of the defined benefit obligation less the fair value 
of  the  plan  assets  at  the  balance  sheet  date,  with  changes 
resulting  from  remeasurements  recorded  immediately  in  Other 
comprehensive  income.  If  the  fair  value  of  the  plan  assets  is 
higher than the present value of the defined benefit obligation, 
the  recognition  of  the  resulting  net  defined  benefit  asset  is 
limited to the present value of economic benefits available in the 
form  of  refunds  from  the  plan  or  reductions 
in  future 
contributions  to  the  plan.  UBS  applies  the  projected  unit  credit 
method  to  determine  the  present  value  of  its  defined  benefit 
obligations,  the  related  current  service  cost  and,  where 
applicable,  past  service  cost.  The  projected  unit  credit  method 
sees each period of service as giving rise to an additional unit of 
benefit  entitlement  and  measures  each  unit  separately  to  build 
up the final obligation. These amounts, which take into account 
the specific features of each plan, including risk sharing between 
employee  and  employer,  are  calculated  periodically  by 
independent qualified actuaries.

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The net defined benefit liability or asset at the balance sheet date and the 
related personnel expense depend on the expected future benefits to be 
provided,  determined  using  a  number  of  economic  and  demographic 
assumptions.  A  range  of  assumptions  could  be  applied,  and  different 
assumptions  could  significantly  alter  the  defined  benefit  liability  or  asset 
and  pension  expense  recognized.  The  most  significant  assumptions 
include  life  expectancy,  the  discount  rate,  expected  salary  increases, 
pension  increases  and,  in  addition  for  the  Swiss  plan  and  one  of  the  US 
defined  benefit  pension  plans,  interest  credits  on  retirement  savings 
account balances. Life expectancy is determined by reference to published 
mortality tables. The discount rate is determined by reference to the rates 
of  return  on  high-quality  fixed-income  investments  of  appropriate 
currency  and  term  at  the  measurement  date.  The  assumption  for  salary 
increases reflects the long-term expectations for salary growth and takes 
into  account  historical  salary  development  by  age  groups,  expected 
inflation  and  expected  supply  and  demand  in  the  labor  market.  A 
sensitivity  analysis  for  reasonable  possible  movements  in  each  significant 
assumption  for  UBS‘s  post-employment  obligations  is  provided  within 
Note 29.

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tax 

Deferred 

liabilities  are 

temporary 
differences  between  the  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and 
liabilities  in  the  balance  sheet  that  reflect  the  expectation  that 
certain items will give rise to taxable income in future periods.

recognized 

for 

Deferred and current tax assets and liabilities are offset when 
(i)  they  arise  in  the  same  tax  reporting  group;  (ii)  they  relate  to 
the same tax authority; (iii) the legal right to offset exists; and (iv) 
they are intended to be settled net or realized simultaneously.

Current  and  deferred  taxes  are  recognized  as  income  tax 
benefit  or  expense  in  the  income  statement  except  for  current 
and  deferred  taxes  recognized  (i)  upon  the  acquisition  of  a 
subsidiary (for which such amounts would affect the amount of 
goodwill arising from the acquisition); (ii) for gains and losses on 
the  sale  of  treasury  shares  (for  which  the  tax  effects  are 
recognized  directly  in  Equity);  (iii)  for  unrealized  gains  or  losses 
on  financial  instruments  that  are  classified  as  FVOCI  (prior  to 
1 January  2018:  financial  assets  classified  as  available  for  sale); 
(iv) for changes in fair value of derivative instruments designated 
as cash flow hedges; (v) for remeasurements of defined benefit 
plans;  or  (vi)  for  certain  foreign  currency  translations  of  foreign 
operations.  Amounts  relating  to  points  (iii)  through  (vi)  are 
recognized in Other comprehensive income within Equity.

UBS  reflects  the  potential  effect  of  uncertain  tax  positions 
using  expected  value  (i.e.,  a  probability-weighted  approach), 
except where the likelihood of loss is remote (less than 5%).

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

Tax  laws  are  complex,  and  judgment  and  interpretations  about  the 
application of such laws are required when accounting for income taxes. 
UBS  considers  the  performance  of  its  businesses  and  the  accuracy  of 
historical forecasts and other factors in evaluating the recoverability of its 
deferred tax assets, including the remaining tax loss carry-forward period, 
and  its  assessment  of  expected  future  taxable  profits  in  the  forecast 
period  used  for  recognizing  deferred  tax  assets.  Estimating  future 
profitability  is  inherently  subjective  and  is  particularly  sensitive  to  future 
economic, market and other conditions, which are difficult to predict. 

is 

The 

level  of  deferred  tax  asset  recognition 

influenced  by 
management’s assessment of UBS’s future profitability based on relevant 
business  plan  forecasts.  Existing  assessments  are  reviewed  and,  if 
necessary,  revised  to  reflect  changed  circumstances.  This  review  is 
conducted  annually,  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  each  year,  but  adjustments 
may be made at other times, if required. In a situation where recent losses 
have been incurred, convincing other evidence that there will be sufficient 
future profitability is required.

If  profit  forecast  assumptions  in  future  periods  deviate  from  the 
current outlook, the value of UBS’s deferred tax assets may be affected. 
Any  increase  or  decrease  in  the  carrying  amount  of  deferred  tax  assets 
would primarily be recognized through the income statement but would 
not affect cash flows.

In  addition,  judgment  is  required  to  assess  the  expected  value  of 
uncertain tax positions that are incorporated into the estimate of income 
and deferred tax and the assessment of the related probabilities, including 
in relation to the interpretation of tax laws, the resolution of any income 
tax-related  appeals  or  litigation  and  the  assessment  of  the  related 
probabilities.

→ Refer to Note 8 for more information 

9) Investments in associates 

Interests in entities where UBS has significant influence over the 
financial and operating policies of the entity, but does not have 
control, are classified as investments in associates and accounted 
for  under  the  equity  method  of  accounting.  Typically,  UBS  has 
significant  influence  when  it  holds  or  has  the  ability  to  hold 
between  20%  and  50%  of  a  company’s  voting  rights. 
Investments in associates are initially recognized at cost, and the 
carrying  amount  is  increased  or  decreased  after  the  date  of 
acquisition  to  recognize  the  Group’s  share  of  the  investee’s 
comprehensive income and any impairment losses. 

The  net  investment  in  an  associate  is  impaired  if  there  is 
objective evidence of a loss event and the carrying value of the 
investment in the associate exceeds its recoverable amount.

→ Refer to Note 31 for more information 

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10) Property, equipment and software

for 

for 

indication 

Property, equipment and software includes own-used properties, 
leasehold  improvements,  information  technology  hardware, 
externally  purchased  and  internally  generated  software,  as  well 
as  communication  and  other  similar  equipment.  Property, 
equipment  and  software  is  carried  at  cost  less  accumulated 
depreciation  and  impairment  losses  and  is  reviewed  at  each 
reporting  date 
impairment.  Software 
development  costs  are  capitalized  only  when  the  costs  can  be 
measured  reliably  and  it  is  probable  that  future  economic 
benefits  will  arise.  Depreciation  of  property,  equipment  and 
software begins when they are available for use (i.e., when they 
are  in  the  location  and  condition  necessary  for  them  to  be 
capable of operating in the manner intended by management). 
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over an asset‘s 
estimated  useful  life.  The  estimated  useful  economic  lives  of 
UBS‘s property, equipment and software are: 
– properties, excluding land: ≤ 67 years
– IT hardware and communication equipment: ≤ 7 years
– other machines and equipment: ≤ 10 years
– software: ≤ 10 years
– leasehold  improvements:  shorter  of  the  lease  term  or  the 

economic life of asset (typically ≤ 20 years)
→ Refer to Note 15 for more information

11) Goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over 
the fair value of the Group‘s share of net identifiable assets of the 
acquired  entity  at  the  date  of  the  acquisition.  Goodwill  is  not 
amortized,  but  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period  or  when 
indicators of impairment exist, UBS assesses whether there is any 
indication that goodwill is impaired. If such indicators exist, UBS is 
required  to  test  the  goodwill  for  impairment.  Irrespective  of 
whether there is any indication of impairment, UBS tests goodwill 
for impairment annually. 

For  the  2017  annual  test,  UBS  considered  the  segments,  as 
they  are  reported  in  Note  2a,  as  separate  cash-generating  units, 
since that was the level at which the performance of investments 
(and  the  related  goodwill)  was  reviewed  and  assessed  by 
management.

Following the integration in 2018 of the Wealth Management 
and  Wealth  Management  Americas  business  divisions  into  the 
single  reportable  segment  Global  Wealth  Management,  UBS 
continued to separately monitor the goodwill previously allocated 
to  the  two  former  business  divisions.  As  a  consequence,  for  the 
purpose  of  goodwill  impairment  testing,  the  former  Wealth 
Management  and  Wealth  Management  Americas  business 
divisions are considered to be two separate cash-generating units 
referred to in Note 16 as Global Wealth Management Americas1 
and  Global  Wealth  Management  ex  Americas.  The  remaining 

goodwill  balances  continued  to  be  tested  at  the  level  of  Asset 
Management  and  the  Investment  Bank,  respectively,  consistent 
with the 2017 annual test. 

The impairment test is performed for each cash-generating unit 
to  which  goodwill  is  allocated  by  comparing  the  recoverable 
amount, based on its value-in-use, to the carrying amount of the 
respective  cash-generating  unit.  An 
is 
recognized  in  the  income  statement  if  the  carrying  amount 
exceeds the recoverable amount. 

impairment  charge 

If  the  estimated  earnings  and  other  assumptions  in  future 
periods  deviate  from  the  current  outlook,  the  value  of  UBS‘s 
goodwill  may  become  impaired  in  the  future,  giving  rise  to 
losses  in  the  income  statement.  Recognition  of  any  impairment 
of  goodwill  would  reduce  net  profit  and  equity,  but  would  not 
affect cash flows.

Intangible  assets  are  comprised  of  separately  identifiable 
intangible items arising from business combinations and certain 
purchased  trademarks  and  similar  items.  Intangible  assets  are 
recognized at cost. The cost of an intangible asset acquired in a 
business  combination  is  its  fair  value  at  the  date  of  acquisition. 
Intangible assets with a finite useful life are amortized using the 
straight-line  method  over  their  estimated  useful  life,  generally 
not exceeding 20 years. In rare cases, intangible assets can have 
an indefinite useful life, in which case they are not amortized. At 
intangible  assets  are  reviewed  for 
each  reporting  date, 
indications of impairment. If such indications exist, the intangible 
assets  are  analyzed  to  assess  whether  their  carrying  amount  is 
fully  recoverable.  An  impairment  loss  is  recognized  if  the 
carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

UBS‘s methodology for goodwill impairment testing is based on a model 
that  is  most  sensitive  to  the  following  key  assumptions:  (i)  forecasts  of 
earnings available to shareholders in years one to three; (ii) changes in the 
discount rates; and (iii) changes in the long-term growth rate. 

The key assumptions are linked to external market information, where 
applicable.  Earnings  available  to  shareholders  are  estimated  on  the  basis 
of  forecast  results,  which  are  part  of  the  business  plan  approved  by  the 
BoD. The discount rates are determined by applying a capital asset pricing 
model-based approach, as well as considering quantitative and qualitative 
inputs from both internal and external analysts, the view of management 
and regional differences in risk-free rates, at the level of individual cash-
generating units. Long-term growth rates are determined in a consistent 
manner based on nominal or real GDP growth rate forecasts, considering 
different  regions  worldwide  as  incorporated  in  the  business  plan 
approved by the BoD.

The  key  assumptions  used  to  determine  the  recoverable  amounts  of 
each cash-generating unit are tested for sensitivity by applying reasonably 
possible  changes  to  those  assumptions.  Refer  to  Note  16  for  details  on 
how  the  reasonably  possible  changes  may  affect  the  results  of  UBS‘s 
model for goodwill impairment testing. 

→ Refer to Notes 2 and 16 for more information 

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12) Provisions and contingent liabilities

Provisions  are  liabilities  of  uncertain  timing  or  amount,  and  are 
recognized when: (i) UBS has a present obligation as a result of a 
past event; (ii) it is probable that an outflow of resources will be 
required  to  settle  the  obligation;  and  (iii)  a  reliable  estimate  of 
the amount of the obligation can be made. 

The majority of UBS’s provisions relate to litigation, regulatory 
and similar matters, restructuring, employee benefits, real estate 
and loan commitments and guarantees. 

The Group recognizes provisions for litigation, regulatory and 
similar  matters  when,  in  the  opinion  of  management  after 
seeking legal advice, the requirements for recognition have been 
met.  Where  these  factors  are  otherwise  satisfied,  a  provision 
may  be  established  for  claims  that  have  not  yet  been  asserted 
against  the  Group,  but  are  nevertheless  expected  to  be,  based 
on the Group’s experience with similar asserted claims.

Management  may  undertake  restructuring  activities,  i.e.,  a 
planned  and  controlled  program  that  materially  changes  either 
the  scope  of  the  business  or  the  manner  in  which  it  is 
conducted.  Restructuring  provisions  are  recognized  when  a 
detailed and formal restructuring plan has been approved and a 
valid  expectation  has  been  raised  that  the  restructuring  will  be 
carried  out,  either  through  commencement  of  the  plan  or 
announcements to affected employees.

for 

recognized 

Provisions  are 

the 
unavoidable costs of a contract exceed the benefits expected to 
be received under it (onerous lease contracts). For example, this 
may  occur  when  a  significant  portion  of  a  leased  property  is 
expected to be vacant for an extended period.

lease  contracts 

if 

Provisions  for  employee  benefits  are  recognized  mainly  in 

respect of service anniversaries and sabbatical leave.

Provisions  are  recognized  at  the  measurement  point  that 
represents  our  best  estimate  of  the  consideration  required  to 
settle  the  present  obligation  at  the  balance  sheet  date.  Such 
estimates are based on all available information and are revised 
over time as more information becomes available. If the effect of 
the  time  value  of  money  is  material,  provisions  are  discounted 
and measured at the present value of the expenditure expected 
to  settle  or  discharge  the  obligation,  using  a  rate  that  reflects 
the current market assessments of the time value of money and 
the risks specific to the obligation. 

Provisions that are similar in nature are aggregated to form a 
class,  while  the  remaining  provisions,  including  those  of  less 
significant  amounts,  are  disclosed  under  Other  provisions. 
Provisions  are  presented  separately  on  the  balance  sheet  and, 
when  they  are  no  longer  considered  uncertain  in  timing  or 
amount, are reclassified to other liabilities.

When all conditions required to recognize a provision are not 
met, a contingent liability is disclosed, unless the likelihood of an 
outflow  of  resources  is  remote.  Contingent  liabilities  are  also 
disclosed  for  possible  obligations  that  arise  from  past  events 
whose  existence  will  be  confirmed  only  by  uncertain  future 
events not wholly within the control of UBS. Such disclosures are 
not made if it is not practicable to do so.

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

Recognition of provisions often involves significant judgment in assessing 
the  existence  of  an  obligation  that  results  from  past  events  and  in 
estimating  the  probability,  timing  and  amount  of  any  outflows  of 
resources. This is particularly the case for litigation, regulatory and similar 
matters,  which,  due  to  their  nature,  are  subject  to  many  uncertainties 
making  their  outcome  difficult  to  predict.  Such  matters  may  involve 
unique fact patterns or novel legal theories, proceedings that have not yet 
been initiated or are at early stages of adjudication, or as to which alleged 
damages  have  not  been  quantified  by  the  claimants.  Determining 
whether an obligation exists as a result of a past event and estimating the 
probability,  timing  and  amount  of  any  potential  outflows  is  based  on  a 
variety of assumptions, variables, and known and unknown uncertainties.

The  amount  of  any  provision  recognized 

is  sensitive  to  the 
assumptions used and there could be a wide range of possible outcomes 
for any particular matter.

Statistical  or  other  quantitative  analytical  tools  are  of  limited  use  in 
determining whether to establish or determine the amount of provisions 
in  the  case  of  litigation,  regulatory  or  similar  matters.  Furthermore, 
information  currently  available  to  management  may  be  incomplete  or 
inaccurate,  increasing  the  risk  of  erroneous  assumptions  with  regard  to 
the  future  development  of  such  matters.  Management  regularly  reviews 
all  the  available  information  regarding  such  matters,  including  legal 
advice,  which  is  a  significant  consideration,  to  assess  whether  the 
recognition  criteria  for  provisions  have  been  satisfied  and  to  determine 
the timing and amount of any potential outflows.

→ Refer to Note 21 for more information

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13) Foreign currency translation

Transactions  denominated  in  a  foreign  currency  are  translated 
into  the  functional  currency  of  the  reporting  entity  at  the  spot 
exchange  rate  on  the  date  of  the  transaction.  At  the  balance 
sheet date, all monetary assets including those at FVOCI (prior to 
1 January 2018: monetary financial assets classified as available 
for  sale)  and  monetary  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign 
currency  are  translated  into  the  functional  currency  using  the 
closing  exchange  rate.  Translation  differences 
(which  for 
monetary  financial  assets  at  FVOCI  are  determined  as  if  they 
were  financial  assets  measured  at  amortized  cost)  are  reported 
in  Other  net  income  from  fair  value  changes  on  financial 
instruments (prior to 1 January 2018: Net trading income).

Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated 
at  the  exchange  rate  on  the  date  of  the  transaction.  Prior  to 
1 January 2018, foreign currency translation differences on non-
monetary  financial  assets  classified  as  available  for  sale  were 
recorded directly in Equity until the asset was derecognized. 

Upon consolidation, assets and liabilities of foreign operations 
(which  from  1  October  2018  also  include  UBS’s  Swiss-based 
operations with Swiss franc functional currency) are translated into 
US  dollars,  UBS’s  presentation  currency,  at  the  closing  exchange 
rate  on  the  balance  sheet  date,  and  income  and  expense  items 
and  other  comprehensive  income  are  translated  at  the  average 
rate  for  the  period.  The  resulting  foreign  currency  translation 
differences attributable to shareholders are recognized in Foreign 
currency  translation  within  Equity,  which  forms  part  of  Total 
equity attributable to shareholders, whereas the foreign currency 
translation differences attributable to non-controlling interests are 
included  within  Equity  attributable  to  non-controlling  interests. 
Share capital issued, share premium and treasury shares held are 
translated  at  the  historic  average  rate,  whereby  the  difference 
between the historic average rate and the spot rate realized upon 
repayment  of  share  capital  or  disposal  of  treasury  shares  is 
reported  as  Share  premium.  Cumulative  amounts  recognized  in 
OCI in respect of cash flow hedges and financial assets measured 
at  FVOCI  (prior  to  1  January  2018:  financial  assets  classified  as 
available for sale) are translated at the closing exchange rate as of 
balance sheet dates, with any translation effects adjusted through 
Retained earnings.

When  a  foreign  operation  is  disposed  or  partially  disposed  of 
and UBS no longer controls the foreign operation, the cumulative 
amount  of  foreign  currency  translation  differences  within  Total 
equity attributable to shareholders and Equity attributable to non-
controlling interests related to that foreign operation is reclassified 
to  the  income  statement  as  part  of  the  gain  or  loss  on  disposal. 
Similarly, if an investment in an associate becomes an investment 
in  a  subsidiary,  the  cumulative  amount  of  foreign  currency 
translation  differences  is  reclassified  to  profit  or  loss.  When  UBS 
disposes of a portion of its interest in a subsidiary that includes a 
foreign  operation  but  retains  control,  the  related  portion  of  the 
cumulative  currency  translation  balance  is  reclassified  to  Equity 
attributable to non-controlling interests. 

→ Refer to Note 37 for more information

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The determination of an entity’s functional currency and the trigger for a 
change  requires  management  to  apply  significant 
judgment  and 
assumptions.  IAS  21,  The  Effects  of  Changes  in  Foreign  Exchange  Rates, 
requires management to consider the underlying transactions, events and 
conditions  that  are  relevant  to  the  entity  when  determining  the 
appropriate functional currency and any changes. UBS’s conclusion, in the 
fourth  quarter  of  2018,  that  the  functional  currency  of  UBS  Group  AG, 
UBS  AG’s  Head  Office  in  Switzerland  and  UBS  AG’s  London  Branch  has 
changed  was  based  on  a  detailed  assessment  of  the  primary  currencies 
affecting  and  influencing  the  economics  of  each  entity,  considering 
revenue  generating 
income  streams,  expenses,  funding  and  risk 
management activities.

In addition, determining the earliest date from which it is practicable 
to perform a restatement following a voluntary change in presentational 
currency  also  requires  management  to  apply  significant  judgment  and 
make  estimates  and  assumptions.  UBS’s  decision  in  2018  to  change  the 
presentation  currency  of  UBS  Group  AG’s  consolidated  financial 
statements from Swiss francs to US dollars was made in line with IAS 8, 
Accounting  Policies,  Changes  in  Accounting  Estimates  and  Errors,  by 
assessing  the  earliest  date  from  which  it  was  practicable  to  perform  a 
restatement,  taking  into  consideration  whether  sufficiently  reliable  data 
was  available  for  earlier  periods  and  whether  any  assumptions  on 
management  intent  or  significant  estimates  of  amounts  were  required. 
UBS carried out a detailed and extensive data analysis before concluding 
that  1  January  2004  represented  the  earliest  date  available,  with  the 
consequence  that  foreign  currency  translation  gains  and  losses  prior  to 
2004 have been disregarded and foreign currency translation effects first 
calculated from 1 January 2004 onward. 

→ Refer to Note 1b for more information

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14) Equity, treasury shares and contracts on UBS Group AG 
shares

15) Leasing

Non-controlling interests 
Net profit is split into Net profit attributable to shareholders and 
Net profit attributable to non-controlling interests (including net 
profit  attributable  to  preferred  noteholders,  if  any).  Similarly, 
Equity is split into Equity attributable to shareholders and Equity 
(including  equity 
interests 
attributable 
attributable to preferred noteholders, if any). 

to  non-controlling 

Non-controlling interests subject to option arrangements, e.g., 
written  puts,  are  generally  deemed  to  be  acquired  by  UBS.  As  a 
result,  the  amounts  allocated  to  non-controlling  interests  are 
reduced accordingly and a liability for the options’ exercise price is 
recognized,  with  any  difference  between  these  two  amounts 
recorded in Share premium. 

UBS Group AG shares held (treasury shares)
UBS  Group  AG  shares  held  by  the  Group,  including  those 
purchased  as  part  of  market-making  activities,  are  presented  in 
Equity  as  Treasury  shares  at  their  acquisition  cost  and  are 
deducted  from  Equity  until  they  are  canceled  or  reissued.  The 
difference  between  the  proceeds  from  sales  of  treasury  shares 
and their weighted average cost (net of tax, if any) is reported as 
Share premium.

Net cash settlement contracts
Contracts  on  UBS  Group  AG  shares  that  require  net  cash 
settlement, or provide the counterparty or UBS with a settlement 
option that includes a choice of settling net in cash, are classified 
as  held  for  trading  derivatives,  with  changes  in  fair  value 
reported in the income statement as Other net income from fair 
value changes on financial instruments.

UBS  enters  into  lease  contracts,  or  contracts  that  include  lease 
components,  predominantly  of  premises  and  equipment,  and 
primarily as lessee. Leases that transfer substantially all the risks 
and  rewards,  but  not  necessarily  legal  title  in  the  underlying 
assets,  are  classified  as  finance  leases.  All  other  leases  are 
classified as operating leases. UBS is not a lessee in any material 
finance leases.

long-term 

include  non-cancelable 

Lease contracts classified as operating leases where UBS is the 
lessee 
leases  of  office 
buildings in most UBS locations. Operating lease rentals payable 
are  recognized  as  an  expense  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the 
lease term, which commences with control of the physical use of 
the  property.  Lease  incentives  are  treated  as  a  reduction  of 
rental expense and are recognized on a consistent basis over the 
lease term.

Where UBS acts as lessor under a finance lease, a receivable is 
recognized in Other financial assets measured at amortized cost 
at an amount equal to the present value of the aggregate of the 
minimum  lease  payments  plus  any  unguaranteed  residual  value 
that UBS expects to recover at the end of the lease term. Initial 
direct  costs  are  also  included  in  the  initial  measurement  of  the 
lease receivable. Lease payments received during the lease term 
are  allocated  to  repayment  of  the  outstanding  receivable  and 
interest  income  to  reflect  a  constant  periodic  rate  of  return  on 
UBS’s net investment using the interest rate implicit in the lease. 
UBS 
residual  value 
the  estimated  unguaranteed 
annually, and if the estimated residual value to be realized is less 
than the amount assumed at lease inception, a loss is recognized 
for the expected shortfall. 

reviews 

Certain  arrangements  do  not  take  the  legal  form  of  a  lease 
but  convey  a  right  to  use  an  asset  in  return  for  a  payment  or 
series  of  payments.  For  such  arrangements,  UBS  determines  at 
the inception of the arrangement whether the fulfillment of the 
arrangement  is  dependent  on  the  use  of  a  specific  asset  or 
assets, and if so, the arrangement is accounted for as a lease.

→ Refer to Note 33 for more information 

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b) Changes in accounting policies, comparability and other adjustments, excluding the effects of adoption of IFRS 9, 
Financial Instruments

Income and expenses as well as Other comprehensive income 
(OCI)  were  translated  to  US  dollars  at  the  respective  average 
exchange  rates  prevailing  for  the  relevant  periods.  Additionally, 
Other  income  was  restated  to  reflect  releases  of  FCT  gains  or 
losses from OCI to the income statement when calculated under 
the  new  US  dollar  presentation  currency.  The  effect  of  such 
restatements for 2018, 2017 and 2016 was not material to the 
income statements of these periods. 

to 

relating 

tax  effects 

reflection  of  deferred 

Assets,  liabilities  and  total  equity  were  translated  at  closing 
exchange rates prevailing on the respective balance sheet dates, 
after 
the 
restatement.  Share  capital  issued,  share  premium  and  treasury 
shares  held  were  translated  at  historic  average  rates,  whereby 
differences  between  historic  average  rate  and  closing  exchange 
rate  realized  upon  repayment  of  share  capital  or  disposal  of 
treasury  shares  were  reported  as  Share  premium.  Cumulative 
amounts recognized in OCI in respect of cash flow hedges and 
financial  assets  measured  at  FVOCI  (prior  to  1  January  2018: 
financial assets classified as available for sale) were translated at 
closing exchange rate as of respective balance sheet dates, with 
any translation effects adjusted through Retained earnings. 

The  restated  FCT  balance  as  of  1  October  2018  included  a 
cumulative gain of USD 767 million related to previously applied 
net  investment  hedges  entered  into  by  UBS  Group  AG  or  UBS 
AG’s  Head  Office  to  hedge  investments  in  foreign  operations 
against their former Swiss franc functional currency.

The restated basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were 
USD 0.26 and USD 0.25 for the year ended 31 December 2017, 
which  compares  to  CHF 0.28  and  CHF 0.27  basic  and  diluted 
EPS  under  the  previous  Swiss  franc  presentation  currency.  For 
the  year  ended  31  December  2016,  restated  basic  and  diluted 
EPS were USD 0.90 and USD 0.88, which compares to CHF 0.86 
and  CHF 0.84  basic  and  diluted  EPS  under  the  previous  Swiss 
franc presentation currency.

1) Changes in functional and presentation currency

Change in functional currencies
As a consequence of legal entity structural changes over recent 
years – notably the transfer of the Personal & Corporate Banking 
and  Global  Wealth  Management  businesses  booked 
in 
Switzerland  from  UBS  AG  to  UBS  Switzerland  AG,  and  the 
creation  of  UBS  Business  Solutions  AG,  which  houses  a 
significant  portion  of  the  employees  and  associated  costs  that 
were previously held in UBS AG’s Head Office in Switzerland and 
UBS  AG’s  London  Branch  –  a  concentration  of  US  dollar-
influenced  and  -managed  business  activities  now  exist  in  UBS 
AG’s Head Office in Switzerland and UBS AG’s London Branch. 
In  addition,  from  the  fourth  quarter  of  2018,  for  risk 
management  purposes  UBS  adopted  the  US  dollar  as  the  risk-
neutral  currency  and  has  adjusted  its  structural  risk  positions 
accordingly.  As  a  result  of  these  changes,  effective  from 
1 October 2018, the functional currency of UBS Group AG and 
UBS  AG’s  Head  Office  in  Switzerland  changed  prospectively 
from  Swiss  francs  to  US  dollars  and  that  of  UBS  AG’s  London 
Branch changed from British pounds to US dollars, in compliance 
with  the  requirements  of  IAS  21,  The  Effects  of  Changes  in 
Foreign Exchange Rates.

Change in presentation currency
In  2018,  the  presentation  currency  of  UBS  Group  AG’s 
consolidated financial statements has changed from Swiss francs 
to  US  dollars  to  align  with  the  functional  currency  changes  of 
significant Group entities. UBS has restated prior periods for this 
voluntary  presentational  change  in  line  with  IAS  8,  Accounting 
Policies,  Changes  in  Accounting  Estimates  and  Errors,  from 
1 January 2004. This point in time represented the earliest date 
from  which  it  was  practicable  to  perform  a  restatement,  given 
the  lack  of  sufficiently  reliable  data  for  earlier  periods.  As  a 
consequence,  foreign  currency  translation  (FCT)  gains  or  losses 
prior  to  2004  have  been  disregarded,  with  FCT  effects  first 
calculated  from  1  January  2004  onward.  In  addition,  UBS  has 
included  a  second  comparative  balance  sheet  as  of  1  January 
2017 in line with IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements.

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Effect of the change in the Group’s presentation currency from Swiss francs to US dollars

In million

Balance sheet
Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Treasury shares
Retained earnings
Other comprehensive income recognized directly in equity, net of tax
Equity attributable to shareholders
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Total equity

Income statement
Other income
Total operating income
Operating profit / (loss) before tax
Tax expense / (benefit)
Net profit / (loss)
Net profit / (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders

In million
Balance sheet
Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Treasury shares
Retained earnings
Other comprehensive income recognized directly in equity, net of tax
Equity attributable to shareholders
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Total equity

Income statement
Other income
Total operating income
Operating profit / (loss) before tax
Tax expense / (benefit)
Net profit / (loss)
Net profit / (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders

As of or for the year ended
31.12.17
USD based on a 
simple translation of 
CHF presentation 
currency1

Under a USD 
presentation 
currency (restated)
(USD)

Under a CHF 
presentation 
currency
(CHF)

338
23,598
(2,210)
25,932
4,838
52,495
59
52,554

511
29,622
5,351
4,305
1,046
77
969

395
26,613
(2,189)
33,599
(5,880)
52,538
59
52,597

515
29,627
5,355
4,234
1,121
77
1,044

385
25,942
(2,133)
32,752
(5,732)
51,214
57
51,271

509
29,067
5,268
4,139
1,128
76
1,053

As of or for the year ended
31.12.16
USD based on a 
simple translation of 
CHF presentation 
currency1

Under a USD 
presentation 
currency (restated)
(USD)

Under a CHF 
presentation 
currency
(CHF)

338
25,958
(2,362)
25,029
3,953
52,916
670
53,586

663
28,729
4,209
777
3,432
84
3,348

378
27,761
(2,210)
31,170
(4,416)
52,683
670
53,353

603
28,669
4,149
816
3,333
84
3,250

385
28,254
(2,249)
31,725
(4,494)
53,621
682
54,302

599
28,320
4,090
805
3,286
82
3,204

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Effect of the change in the Group’s presentation currency from Swiss francs to US dollars (continued)

In million

As of or for the year ended
31.12.15
USD based on a 
simple translation of 
CHF presentation 
currency1

Under a USD 
presentation 
currency (restated)
(USD)

Under a CHF 
presentation 
currency
(CHF)

Balance sheet
Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Treasury shares
Retained earnings
Other comprehensive income recognized directly in equity, net of tax
Equity attributable to shareholders
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Total equity
1 Amounts presented in this column represent a translation of the previously published information under a Swiss franc presentation currency, translated to US dollars using a simplified approach. Assets, liabilities 
and equity were translated to US dollars at closing exchange rates prevailing on the respective balance sheet dates, and income and expenses were translated at the respective average rates prevailing for the 
relevant periods.

385
31,164
(1,693)
29,504
(4,047)
55,313
1,995
57,308

384
31,113
(1,690)
29,455
(4,040)
55,221
1,992
57,213

338
28,966
(1,806)
22,672
5,166
55,336
1,992
57,328

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2) IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 

Effective  from  1  January  2018,  UBS  adopted  IFRS  15,  Revenue 
from  Contracts  with  Customers,  which  replaced 
IAS  18, 
Revenue, and establishes principles for revenue recognition that 
apply  to  all  contracts  with  customers  except  those  relating  to 
financial  instruments,  leases  and  insurance  contracts.  The 
standard requires an entity to recognize revenue as performance 
obligations are satisfied. 

IFRS 15 specifies that variable consideration is only recognized 
when  the  related  performance  obligation  has  been  satisfied  and 
to  the  extent  that  it  is  highly  probable  that  a  significant  reversal 
will  not  occur  when  the  uncertainty  associated  with  the  variable 
consideration is subsequently resolved.

IFRS  15  also  provides  guidance  on  when  revenues  and 
expenses  should  be  presented  on  a  gross  or  net  basis  and 
establishes  a  cohesive  set  of  disclosure  requirements  for 
information  on  the  nature,  amount,  timing  and  uncertainty  of 
revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers. 

As  permitted  by  the  transitional  provisions  of  IFRS  15,  UBS 
elected not to restate comparative figures. Instead, the cumulative 
effect  of  initially  applying  the  standard  was  recognized  as  an 
adjustment  to  the  opening  balance  of  retained  earnings.  A 
transition  adjustment  of  USD 28  million  on  a  pre-tax  basis  and 
USD 25  million  net  of  tax  was  posted  to  retained  earnings  to 
reverse income recognized prior to 1 January 2018 under IAS 18 
that must be deferred under IFRS 15, either owing to the variable 
consideration  constraint  (asset  management  performance  fees  of 
USD 16  million)  or  because  UBS  does  not  have  an  enforceable 
right to a specified amount of consideration (commission-sharing 
agreements for research services of USD 11 million). 

The  adoption  of  IFRS  15  resulted  in  changes  to  UBS’s 
accounting policies applicable from 1 January 2018 as set out in 
Note 1a.

Following  the  adoption  of  IFRS  15,  fee  and  commission 
income is presented in the income statement separately from fee 
and commission expense.

Where UBS is acting as principal as defined by IFRS 15, costs 
of  fulfilling  contracts  are  required  by  IFRS  15  to  be  presented 
separately  in  the  income  statement  within  Fee  and  commission 
expense.  Where  UBS  is  acting  as  agent  as  defined  by  IFRS  15, 
costs  of  fulfilling  contracts  are  required  to  be  presented  as  a 
reduction  in  Fee  and  commission  income.  This  resulted  in  a 
reclassification  of  certain  brokerage  fees  paid  in  an  agency 
capacity  from  Fee  and  commission  expense  to  Fee  and 
commission  income  from  1  January  2018,  primarily  relating  to 
third-party  execution  costs  for  exchange-traded  derivative 
transactions  and  fees  payable  to  third-party  research  providers 
on behalf of clients.

Other presentation changes
In  addition  to  the  IFRS  15  changes,  certain  revenues  presented 
within Fee and commission income, primarily distribution fees and 
fund management fees, have been reclassified between reporting 
lines  in  Note  4  to  better  reflect  the  nature  of  the  revenues,  with 
comparative-period information restated accordingly. Also, certain 
expenses  that  are  incremental  and  incidental  to  revenues  have 
been  reclassified  prospectively  from  General  and  administrative 
expenses  to  Fee  and  commission  expense  to  improve  the 
alignment of transaction-based costs with the associated revenue 
stream,  primarily  affecting  clearing  costs,  client  loyalty  costs,  and 
fund  and  custody  expenses.  As  the  effect  of  this  reclassification 
was not material, prior-period information was not restated.

→ Refer to Note 4 for more information on the nature, amount, 
timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows from 

contracts with customers

3) Changes in segment reporting

Effective  from  the  first  quarter  of  2018,  UBS  combined  its 
Wealth  Management  and  Wealth  Management  Americas 
business  divisions  into  a  single  Global  Wealth  Management 
business division. Global Wealth Management is managed on an 
integrated basis, with a single set of performance targets and a 
unified  operating  plan  and  management  structure.  Consistent 
with  this,  the  operating  results  of  Global  Wealth  Management 
are  presented  and  assessed  on  an  integrated  basis  in  internal 
management  reports  to  the  Group  Executive  Board,  which  is 
considered  the  chief  operating  decision  maker  pursuant  to 
IFRS 8,  Operating  Segments.  Consequently,  beginning  from 
2018, Global Wealth Management qualifies as an operating and 
reportable  segment  for  the  purposes  of  segment  reporting  and 
is  presented  alongside  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking,  Asset 
Management, the Investment Bank, and Corporate Center (with 
its  units  Services,  Group  Asset  and  Liability  Management  and 
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4) IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures

5) Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial 
Statements

IFRS  7,  Financial  Instruments:  Disclosures,  was  updated  in  line 
with  IFRS  9,  Financial  Instruments.  UBS  adopted  the  revised 
requirements  on  1  January  2018,  which  is  the  date  of  initial 
application  of  IFRS  9.  IFRS  9  transition  disclosures  as  set  out  by 
IFRS 7 are presented in Note 1c. 

In line with amendments to IFRS 7, from 1 January 2018, UBS 
separately  presents  hedging  gains  and  losses  recognized  during 
the  period  in  the  statement  of  comprehensive  income  and  the 
amounts reclassified to the income statement. More specifically, 
the  effective  portion  of  changes  in  fair  value  of  hedging 
instruments  designated  as  net  investment  hedges  (before  tax) 
recognized  in  other  comprehensive  income  and  the  amounts 
reclassified  to  the  income  statement,  previously  included  within 
Foreign currency translation movements, before tax and Foreign 
exchange  amounts  reclassified  to  the  income  statement  from 
equity, are now presented in Effective portion of changes in fair 
value  of  hedging  instruments  designated  as  net  investment 
hedges, before tax and Effective portion of changes in fair value 
of  hedging  instruments  designated  as  net  investment  hedges 
reclassified to the income statement, respectively. 

translation  differences  on 

Furthermore,  the  line  Foreign  exchange  amounts  reclassified 
to  the  income  statement  from  equity  was  renamed  to  Foreign 
foreign  operations 
currency 
reclassified  to  the  income  statement,  and  the  line  Income  tax 
relating to foreign currency translation movements was renamed 
to Income tax relating to foreign currency translations, including 
the effect of net investment hedges.

In  addition,  while  retaining  hedge  accounting  under  IAS  39, 
from  2018  the  Group  presents  new  disclosures  to  reflect  the 
effects of hedge accounting on the Group’s financial statements 
as  required  by  consequential  amendments  of  IFRS  7.  The 
enhanced disclosures are included in the “Derivatives transacted 
for hedging purposes” section of Note 28. Specifically, hedging 
disclosures  now  include  a  more  extensive  description  of  UBS’s 
hedging  strategies  as  risk  management  tools,  and  effects  of 
hedge  accounting  on  financial  position  and  performance  are 
structured  in  tabular  format.  These  additional  disclosures  are 
presented prospectively from 1 January 2018.

In  line  with  amendments  to  IAS  1,  Presentation  of  Financial 
Statements, from 1 January 2018, in the income statement, UBS 
presents  interest  income  and  interest  expense,  calculated  using 
the effective interest method, on financial instruments measured 
at  amortized  cost  and  financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value 
through  other  comprehensive  income  separately  from  interest 
income  and  expense  on  financial  instruments  measured  at  fair 
value through profit or loss.

→ Refer to Note 3 for more information 

6) Change in presentation of forward points on certain 
long-duration foreign exchange contracts transacted as 
economic hedges

Effective  from  1  January  2018,  UBS  refined  the  presentation  of 
forward  points  on  certain  long-duration  foreign  exchange 
contracts  transacted  as  economic  hedges,  transferring  the 
forward  points  from  Other  net  income  from  fair  value  changes 
on  financial  instruments  (prior  to  1  January  2018:  Net  trading 
income) to Interest income from financial instruments measured 
at fair value through profit or loss to align with the presentation 
of  forward  points  on  certain  short-duration  foreign  exchange 
contracts.  The  amount  of  forward  points  on  certain  long-
duration  foreign  exchange  contracts  recognized  in  Interest 
income  from  financial  instruments  measured  at  fair  value 
through  profit  or  loss  did  not  have  a  material  effect  on  the 
Group’s  financial  statements  and  prior  periods  have  not  been 
restated.

7) IFRS Interpretations Committee, Payments relating to 
taxes other than income tax

During the second quarter of 2018, UBS refined its treatment of 
prepayments  or  overpayments  in  relation  to  uncertain  tax 
positions  outside  of  the  scope  of  IAS  12,  Income  Taxes, 
following  the  IFRS  Interpretation  Committee’s  discussion  on 
Payments  relating  to  taxes  other  than  income  tax.  More 
specifically,  prepayments  for  uncertain  tax  positions  that  have 
not yet given rise to a liability are recognized as assets because 
UBS  will  either  receive  a  cash  rebate  or  a  benefit  through  the 
extinguishment of a future liability. Adoption of the change did 
not have a material effect on UBS’s financial statements.

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c) Changes in accounting policies and comparability and transition effects from the adoption of IFRS 9 Financial 
Instruments

1) Introduction

IAS  39,  Financial 

IFRS  9,  Financial 
Effective  1  January  2018,  UBS  adopted 
Instruments,  which  replaced 
Instruments: 
Recognition  and  Measurement,  and  substantially  changed 
accounting and financial reporting in three key areas: classification 
and  measurement  of  financial  assets,  impairment  and  hedge 
accounting.  In  addition,  UBS  early  adopted  the  Amendment  to 
IFRS 9, Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation, issued 
in  October  2017,  which  allows  the  Group  to  continue  to  apply 
amortized  cost  accounting  to  Swiss  private  mortgages  and 
corporate  loans  that  provide  for  two-way  compensation  if  a 
prepayment  occurs.  The  Group  has  retained  hedge  accounting 
under  IAS  39  as  permitted  and  early  adopted  the  own  credit 
requirements of IFRS 9 during the first quarter of 2016.

As  permitted  by  the  transitional  provisions  of  IFRS  9,  UBS 
elected  not  to  restate  comparative  figures.  Any  effect  on  the 
carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities at the date of 
transition to IFRS 9 was recognized as an adjustment to opening 
retained earnings. The detailed effects of the adoption of IFRS 9 
on 1 January 2018 are presented in this Note and the updated 
accounting  policies  for  classification  and  measurement  of 
financial  instruments  and  impairment  of  financial  assets  as 
applied from 1 January 2018 are presented in Note 1a.

2) Transition effect

The adoption of IFRS 9 effective 1 January 2018 has resulted in a 
reduction  to  IFRS  consolidated  equity  as  of  1  January  2018  of 
USD 591  million.  This  effect  is  comprised  of  classification  and 
measurement changes of USD 360 million on a pre-tax basis and 
USD 300  million  net  of  tax,  as  well  as  effects  from  the 
implementation  of  impairment  requirements  based  on  an 
expected credit loss (ECL) methodology of USD 357 million on a 
pre-tax basis and USD 291 million net of tax. 

→ Refer to the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 

disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information 

on the effect of the IFRS 9 transition on UBS’s capital adequacy

3) Governance

The implementation of IFRS 9 has been a key strategic initiative for 
UBS implemented under the joint sponsorship of the Group Chief 
Financial  Officer  and  the  Group  Chief  Risk  Officer.  The 
incorporation  of  forward-looking 
into  the  ECL 
calculation and the definition and assessment of what constitutes 
a significant increase in credit risk (SICR) are inherently subjective 
and involve the use of significant expert judgment. Therefore, UBS 
has  developed  a  front-to-back  governance  framework  over  the 

information 

ECL calculation process jointly owned by the Group Chief Financial 
Officer  and  the  Group  Chief  Risk  Officer  and  has  designed 
controls to meet the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. UBS 
has  efficient  credit  risk  management  processes  in  place  that 
continue  to  be  applicable  and  aim  to  ensure  that  the  effects  of 
economic  developments  are  appropriately  considered,  mitigation 
actions  are  taken  where  required  and  risk  appetite  is  reassessed 
and adjusted as needed.

→ Refer to the “Risk management and control” section of this 

report for more information

4) Retrospective amendments to UBS Group balance sheet 
presentation

Although  the  effect  of  IFRS  9  classification  and  measurement 
changes has been applied prospectively, UBS has made a series of 
changes  to  the  presentation  of  its  balance  sheet  to  facilitate 
information  for  periods  ending  before 
comparability,  with 
1 January  2018  being  presented  in  this  revised  structure.  The 
primary changes include:
– IAS 39-specific asset categories, such as Financial assets held to 
maturity  and  Financial  assets  available  for  sale,  have  been 
superseded by the new categories Financial assets measured at 
amortized  cost  and  Financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value 
through other comprehensive income.

– A new line, Financial assets at fair value not held for trading, 
has been created to accommodate in particular financial assets 
previously designated at fair value, all of which are mandatorily 
classified at fair value through profit or loss under IFRS 9.

– Other  assets  and  Other  liabilities  have  been  split  into  those 
measured  at  amortized  cost,  measured  at  fair  value  through 
profit or loss and other non-financial assets and liabilities.

– Cash collateral on securities borrowed and Reverse repurchase 
agreements have been combined into a single line, Receivables 
transactions.  Similarly,  Cash 
from 
collateral on securities lent and Repurchase agreements have 
been  combined  into  a  single  line,  Payables  from  securities 
financing transactions.

financing 

securities 

– Finance  lease  receivables,  previously  presented  within  Loans, 
are  now  presented  within Other  financial  assets  measured  at 
amortized cost.

– Precious  metal  positions  previously  presented  in  Trading 
portfolio  assets are now presented within the new line Other 
non-financial assets.

– Financial liabilities designated at fair value have been split into 
two  lines:  Debt  issued  designated  at  fair  value  and  Other 
financial liabilities designated at fair value.

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The  table  below 

illustrates  the  revised  balance  sheet 
presentation of assets and liabilities as of 31 December 2017 in 
comparison  with  the  presentation  in  the  Annual  Report  2017. 
The presentation of the components of equity has not changed, 
and therefore, for illustration purposes, total liabilities and equity 

are  presented  in  a  single  line  in  the  table.  The  table  does  not 
reflect  any  of  the  effects  of  adopting  the  classification  and 
measurement requirements of IFRS 9, which are presented in the 
“Reclassification  and  remeasurement  of  carrying  amounts  and 
recognition of ECL upon adoption of IFRS 9” table in this Note.

Retrospective amendments to UBS Group balance sheet presentation as of 31 December 2017
USD million
Assets
Cash and balances at central banks
Loans and advances to banks (formerly: Due from banks)
Receivables from securities financing transactions (new line)
Cash collateral on securities borrowed (newly included in Receivables from securities financing transactions)
Reverse repurchase agreements (newly included in Receivables from securities financing transactions)
Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
Loans and advances to customers (formerly: Loans)
Financial assets held to maturity (superseded)
Other financial assets measured at amortized cost (new line)
Total financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial assets at fair value held for trading (formerly: Trading portfolio assets)

2
3
2, 3, 7

1
1
1

4

References

of which: assets pledged as collateral that may be sold or repledged by counterparties

Derivative financial instruments (formerly: Positive replacement values)
Brokerage receivables (new line, formerly included within Other assets)
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading (new line)
Financial assets designated at fair value
Total financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets available for sale (superseded)
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (new line)
Investments in associates
Property, equipment and software
Goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Other non-financial assets (new line)
Other assets (superseded)
Total assets

Liabilities
Amounts due to banks
Payables from securities financing transactions (new line)
Cash collateral on securities lent (newly included in Payables from securities financing transactions)
Repurchase agreements (newly included in Payables from securities financing transactions)
Cash collateral payables on derivative instruments
Customer deposits (formerly: Due to customers)
Debt issued measured at amortized cost
Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost (new line)
Total financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Financial liabilities at fair value held for trading (formerly: Trading portfolio liabilities)
Derivative financial instruments (formerly: Negative replacement values)
Brokerage payables designated at fair value (new line, formerly included within Other liabilities)
Financial liabilities designated at fair value (superseded)
Debt issued designated at fair value (new line)
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value (new line)
Total financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss
Provisions
Other non-financial liabilities (new line)
Other liabilities (superseded)
Total liabilities
Total liabilities and equity

5
5

6
6

4, 7
7

8
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8

10

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 14,094

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  90,045
  14,094
  91,951

 12,714
 79,238
 24,040
 327,833
 9,403

 134,087
 36,277
 121,285
n/a

 60,457

 8,889

 1,045
 9,057
 6,563
 10,056

 30,474
 939,279

 7,728

 1,835
 15,650
 31,029
 419,577
 143,160

 31,251
 119,137
n/a
 55,604

 3,214

 58,540
 886,725
 939,279

  24,040
  326,746

  37,815
 584,691
  129,407
  36,277
  121,285
nn/a
  60,457

 311,148

 8,889
  1,045
  9,057
  6,563
  10,056
  7,830

  939,279

  7,728
  17,485

  31,029
  419,577
  143,160
  37,276
 656,255
  31,251
  119,137
nn/a

  50,782
  16,643
 217,813
  3,214
  9,443

  886,725
  939,279

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Explanatory footnotes to the table “Retrospective amendments to UBS Group balance sheet presentation”

Table ref.

Description of presentation changes applied retrospectively to the balance sheet as of 31 December 2017

Balance sheet assets

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Cash collateral on securities borrowed of USD 12,714 million and reverse repurchase agreements of USD 79,238 million as of 31 December 2017 are now presented as a 
total of USD 91,951 million within a single line, Receivables from securities financing transactions.

Finance lease receivables of USD 1,086 million as of 31 December 2017, previously presented within Loans, are now presented within Other financial assets measured at 
amortized cost.

Financial assets held to maturity measured at amortized cost of USD 9,403 million as of 31 December 2017 are now presented within Other financial assets measured at 
amortized cost.

Precious metal positions of USD 4,681 million as of 31 December 2017, previously presented in Trading portfolio assets, are now presented within Other non-financial 
assets.

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss of USD 60,457 million as of 31 December 2017, previously presented in a separate line, are now presented 
within Financial assets at fair value not held for trading.

Debt and equity instruments of USD 8,889 million as of 31 December 2017, previously presented in Financial assets available for sale, are now presented within Financial 
assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

The reporting line Other assets has been split into two new reporting lines, Other financial assets measured at amortized cost and Other non-financial assets.
– Assets of USD 30,474 million as of 31 December 2017, previously presented within Other assets, are now presented within Other financial assets measured at 

amortized cost (USD 27,325 million) and Other non-financial assets (USD 3,149 million). 

– Financial assets now presented within Other financial assets measured at amortized cost include brokerage receivables of USD 19,573 million, debt securities of 
USD 9,403 million, loans to financial advisors of USD 3,199 million and other assets amounting to USD 5,639 million. Refer to Note 17a for more information.

– Refer to Note 17b for more information on assets now presented within Other non-financial assets.

Balance sheet liabilities

8

9

10

Cash collateral on securities lent of USD 1,835 million and repurchase agreements of USD 15,650 million as of 31 December 2017 are now presented within a single line, 
Payables from securities financing transactions.

Financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss of USD 55,604 million as of 31 December 2017 are now presented within Debt issued designated at fair 
value (USD 50,782 million) and Other financial liabilities designated at fair value (USD 4,822 million).

The reporting line Other liabilities has been split into three new reporting lines, Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost, Other financial liabilities designated at 
fair value and Other non-financial liabilities.
– Liabilities amounting to USD 58,540 million as of 31 December 2017, previously presented within Other liabilities, are now presented within Other financial liabilities 
measured at amortized cost (USD 37,277 million, thereof USD 30,413 million brokerage payables), within Other financial liabilities designated at fair value (amounts 
due under unit-linked investment contracts of USD 11,821 million) and within Other non-financial liabilities (USD 9,443 million).

– Refer to Note 22a for more information on financial liabilities now presented within Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost.
– Refer to Note 22b for more information on financial liabilities now presented within Other financial liabilities designated at fair value.
– Refer to Note 22c for more information on liabilities now presented within Other non-financial liabilities.

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the contractual cash flows or to collect contractual cash flows 
and sell (e.g., certain Investment Bank lending arrangements);
– equity instruments classified as available for sale under IAS 39 

are classified at FVTPL under IFRS 9; and 

– financial  liabilities  are  newly  designated  under  IFRS  9  at 
FVTPL,  from  amortized  cost  accounting,  to  align  with 
conclusions reached for associated financial assets that will be 
measured at FVTPL (e.g., brokerage payables). 

loans 

Effect on UBS Group income statement presentation
Upon  adoption  of  IFRS  9,  the  reclassification  of  auction  rate 
Investment  Bank,  certain 
in  the 
securities,  certain 
repurchase agreements and brokerage balances from amortized 
cost  to  FVTPL  has  resulted  in  the  interest  income  from  these 
instruments  moving  from 
(expense)  from 
financial  instruments  measured  at  amortized  cost  to  Interest 
income  (expense)  from  financial  instruments  measured  at  fair 
value  through  profit  or  loss.  These  changes  have  been  applied 
prospectively from 1 January 2018.

Interest 

income 

Effect on UBS Group statement of cash flows
Following  the  adoption  of  IFRS  9,  changes  have  been  made  to 
the statement of cash flows to reflect the changes arising from 
financial instruments that have been reclassified on the balance 
sheet.  In  particular,  cash  flows  from  certain  financial  assets 
previously  measured  as  available-for-sale  assets  at  fair  value 
through  other  comprehensive  income  have  been  reclassified 
from  investing  activities  to  operating  activities  as  the  assets  are 
measured at fair value through profit or loss effective 1 January 
2018. 

Transition to expected credit loss requirements
As  set  out  in  the  Group’s  amended  accounting  policies  in 
Note 1a,  IFRS  9  introduced  a  forward-looking  ECL  approach, 
which  is  intended  to  result  in  an  earlier  recognition  of  credit 
losses compared with the incurred-loss impairment approach for 
financial  instruments  under  IAS  39  and  the  loss-provisioning 
approach for financial guarantees and loan commitments under 
IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

The majority of ECL calculated as of the transition date relate 
to the private and commercial mortgage portfolio and corporate 
lending in Switzerland within Personal & Corporate Banking.

5) Transition to IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018

Transition to classification and measurement requirements
As set out in the amended accounting policies in Note 1a, IFRS 9 
requires  all  financial  assets,  except  equity  instruments  and 
derivatives,  to  be  classified  at  amortized  cost,  at  fair  value 
through  other  comprehensive  income  or  at  fair  value  through 
profit or loss (FVTPL), based on the business model for managing 
the 
flow 
characteristics. 

their  contractual  cash 

respective  assets  and 

Changes resulting from the application of IFRS 9 classification 
and measurement requirements as of 1 January 2018 have been 
applied as follows:
– Determination  of  the  business  model  was  made  based  on 
facts  and  circumstances  as  of  the  1  January  2018  transition 
date.

– De-designations  and  new  designations  of 

financial 
instruments  at  FVTPL,  pursuant  to  transition  requirements  of 
IFRS  9,  have  been  carried  out  as  of  1  January  2018.  These 
reassessments resulted in:
i.

the de-designation of certain financial assets designated 
at FVTPL, as they are managed on a fair value basis, and 
therefore  mandatorily  measured  at  fair  value,  or  are  no 
longer managed on a fair value basis but held to collect 
the  contractual  cash  flows  and  therefore  measured  at 
amortized cost; and
the new designation of financial liabilities at FVTPL (e.g., 
brokerage  payables)  in  order  to  achieve  measurement 
consistency  with  associated  financial  assets  that  are 
mandatorily  measured  at  FVTPL 
(e.g.,  brokerage 
receivables).

ii.

For  UBS,  the  most  significant  IFRS  9  classification  and 

measurement changes on transition to IFRS 9 were as follows:
– financial  assets  that  no  longer  qualify  for  amortized  cost 
accounting  under  IFRS  9  have  been  classified  at  FVTPL 
because  their  cash  flow  characteristics  do  not  satisfy  the 
solely  payments  of  principal  and  interest  criterion  (e.g., 
auction rate securities and certain brokerage receivables);

– lending  arrangements  that  no  longer  qualify  for  amortized 
cost accounting under IFRS 9 are classified at FVTPL because 
the business model within which they are managed does not 
have  an  objective  to  hold  financial  assets  in  order  to  collect 

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Models at transition
For  the  purpose  of  implementing  ECL  under  IFRS  9,  UBS  has 
leveraged  existing  Pillar  1  internal  ratings-based  (IRB)  models 
that  are  also  used  in  determining  expected  loss  and  risk-
weighted assets under the Basel III framework and Pillar 2 stress 
loss models. 

Existing models have been adapted and 29 new models have 
been  developed  for  the  ECL  calculation  that  consider  the 
complexity,  structure  and  risk  profile  of  relevant  portfolios  and 
take account of the fact that the probabilities of default (PD) and 
the  loss  given  default  (LGD)  used  in  the  ECL  calculation  are 
point-in-time-based  as  opposed  to  the  corresponding  Basel  III 
through-the-cycle  (TTC)  parameters.  Management  adjustments 
have also been made. UBS has leveraged its existing model risk 
framework, including the key model validation control executed 
by Model Risk Management & Control. New and revised models 
have been approved by UBS’s Group Model Governance Board.

The  assignment  of  internal  counterparty  rating  grades  and 
the  determination  of  default  probabilities  for  the  purposes  of 
Basel III remain unchanged.

→ Refer to “Credit risk models” in the “Risk management and 

control” section of this report for more information

Scenarios and scenario weights at transition
As  outlined  in  Note  1a,  UBS  uses  four  different  economic 
scenarios  in  the  ECL  calculation:  an  upside,  a  baseline,  a  mild 
downside  and  a  severe  downside  scenario.  ECL  calculated  on 
transition  have  been  determined  for  each  of  the  scenarios  and 
subsequently  weighted  based  on  the  probabilities  in  the  table 
“Economic scenarios and weights applied.”

Economic scenarios and weights applied 

ECL scenario

Upside

Baseline

Mild downside

Severe downside

Assigned weights in % (1.1.18 )

20.0

42.5

30.0

7.5

→ Refer to Note 23b for information on weights applied to 

economic scenarios as at 31 December 2018

UBS  has  established  IFRS  9  ECL  Scenario  and  Operating 
Committees  to  propose  and  approve  the  selection  of  the 
scenarios  and  weights  to  be  applied  and  to  monitor  whether 
appropriate governance exists.

Macroeconomic and other factors at transition
Assumptions  around  the  most 
important  forward-looking 
economic  factors  for  Switzerland,  the  US  and  other  regions  as 
applied  in  each  of  the  economic  scenarios  to  determine  ECL  at 
the date of transition can be summarized as follows.

For  the  baseline  scenario,  which  is  modeled  along  our 
business plan assumptions of a continuation of overall important 
global growth, Swiss GDP growth remains between 1% and 2% 
annually over the three years of the scenario. Moderate growth 
results in a very mild increase of unemployment, which stabilizes 
at around 3.5%. Asset price growth is also moderate, with the 
Swiss equity price index rising approximately 8% annually, while 
house prices grow by less than 1% annually. Policy rates, short-
term  interest  rates  and  government  bond  yields  increase  very 
gradually  over  the  three  years  of  the  scenario  by  approximately 
50 basis points. GDP growth in the US remains relatively stable, 
and  faster  than  in  Switzerland.  Monetary  policy  tightens  at  a 
similar  pace  to  Switzerland  and,  combined  with  a  modest 
decline  in  the  unemployment  rate,  helps  to  keep  inflation  in 
check.  US  equity  prices  slightly  underperform  their  Swiss 
counterparts,  while  house  prices  outperform  relatively  stagnant 
Swiss  house  price  growth.  In  the  rest  of  the  world,  growth 
remains  buoyant,  with  moderating  growth  in  both  Europe  and 
China  contrasting  with  accelerating  growth  in  other  emerging 
markets. 

In  the  upside  scenario,  which  assumes  GDP  growth  rising 
above  trend  in  most  countries  with  only  a  moderate  rise  in 
inflation  and  ongoing  accommodative  monetary  policies,  GDP 
growth  in  Switzerland  peaks  at  around  5%  annually.  Strong 
growth  leads  to  a  decline  in  unemployment  to  very  low  levels 
(below  1%)  by  2020.  Asset  prices  grow  at  a  robust  pace,  with 
equity prices increasing approximately 10% annually and house 
prices  (single-family  homes)  rising  approximately  4%  annually. 
Policy  and  short-term  interest  rates  remain  low  over  the  entire 
scenario,  while  government  bond  yields  experience  a  sustained 
increase. In the US and the rest of the world, the scenario shows 
broadly  similar  features,  with  growth  accelerating  in  Year  1 
before steadily returning toward trend by Year 3. Specifically in 
the US, GDP growth accelerates at a slightly faster pace than in 
Switzerland,  although  the  US  experiences  a  slightly 
less 
substantial  improvement  in  the  unemployment  rate  by  Year  3. 
The  degree  of  policy  tightening  is  marginally  greater  over  the 
scenario  horizon  and,  as  in  Switzerland,  long-term  government 
bond yields rise more significantly than short-term rates, and to 
a greater degree.

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generally  follow  the  principles  described 
in  the  relevant 
accounting  policy  provided  in  Note  1a.  Furthermore,  the 
following principles have been applied.

General:  In  estimating  the  retrospective  lifetime  PDs,  the 
economic  conditions  over  the  relevant  prior  periods  and  the 
general  significant  uncertainty  inherent  in  such  approximation 
have been considered to determine the allocation of instruments 
to stage 2 at transition. 

Real estate financing: The Basel III rating methodology applied 
to  the  majority  of  income-producing  real  estate  financings 
within Personal & Corporate Banking, which is leveraged for IFRS 
9  ECL  calculations,  was  significantly  changed  in  2017.  As  a 
consequence,  there  is  no  comparable  rating  on  origination  to 
determine  whether  an  SICR  has  arisen  over  time.  As  permitted 
by  the  IFRS  9  transition  requirements,  a  lifetime  ECL  allowance 
has  therefore  been  recognized  for  certain  real  estate  financing 
positions  and  will  continue  to  be  recognized  until  the  positions 
are derecognized.

Other portfolios, including private mortgages and commercial 
SME clients: The Basel III rating models for other key portfolios in 
Personal  &  Corporate  Banking,  in  particular  for  private  client 
mortgages  and  commercial  clients  in  the  small  and  medium-
sized enterprise segment, have recently been subject to a major 
redesign. While the methodology remained essentially the same 
and  the  calibration  to  the  portfolios’  average  TTC  PD  value 
unchanged, the effect on the stage allocation is significant. This 
is due to the fact that the introduction of new models has led to 
a  broader  and  different  distribution  of  borrowers  across  the 
rating  spectrum;  while  there  was  no  material  effect  on  those 
counterparties with an uplift in their rating, some of those that 
had  a  downward  shift  in  their  rating  triggered  the  SICR 
threshold and a reclassification into stage 2 at transition.

Overview of transition effects
The table on the following pages provides a detailed overview of 
the IFRS 9 transition effects as of 1 January 2018. This includes:
– reclassification  of  IAS  39  carrying  amounts  to  the  new 

categories applicable under IFRS 9;

– remeasurement  of  carrying  amounts  due  to  reclassification 
(any remeasurement to fair value and / or reversal of IAS 39 
allowances  or  IAS  37  provisions  for  assets  moving  from 
amortized cost to fair value); and 

– recognition  of  IFRS  9  ECL  for  in-scope  assets,  off-balance 

sheet positions and other credit lines.

The  following  table  also  includes  the  effects  recognized  for 
deferred  tax  assets  and  therefore  the  total  effect  provided  in 
Retained  earnings  in  the  table  is  net  of  tax  effects.  Explanatory 
footnotes  set  out  after  the  table  provide  additional  details  on 
these changes.

The  mild  downside  scenario  is  based  on  a  monetary  policy 
tightening assumption, implemented to deflate a potential asset 
price bubble, causing Swiss GDP to decline by almost 1% in the 
first  year  of  the  scenario.  The  unemployment  rate  rises  to 
roughly  5%.  Equity  prices  fall  by  more  than  20%  over  three 
years, while house prices decline by 15% over the same period. 
The fall of the nominal asking rent index, which is cushioned by 
higher interest rates, is more moderate than the decline in house 
prices.  Short-term  interest  rates  rise  significantly  as  a  result  of 
monetary tightening, as well as government bond yields. In this 
scenario,  inflation  in  the  US  accelerates  rapidly,  leading  to  a 
rates,  with  a  similar 
sharp 
development  in  Switzerland.  GDP  growth  and  house  prices 
decline at a similar rate in the US and Switzerland. In the rest of 
the  world,  growth  is  also  weighed  down,  particularly  in  more 
vulnerable  emerging  markets  such  as  Russia,  Turkey  and  Brazil, 
as interest rates and credit spreads rise sharply.

in  short-term 

interest 

rise 

The  severe  downside  scenario  is  modeled  to  mimic  a  severe 
recession 
caused  by  an  event  affecting  Switzerland’s 
competitiveness in key export markets, with Swiss GDP shrinking 
almost 7% in the first year of the scenario. The severe recession 
results  in  a  substantial  increase  in  unemployment,  which  peaks 
at  around  9%.  Asset  prices  plummet,  with  the  Swiss  equity 
index falling more than 55% over three years, and house prices 
declining  27%  over  the  same  period.  Policy  and  short-term 
interest  rates  remain  low  over  the  entire  scenario  horizon.  US 
GDP  and  unemployment  deteriorate  by  a  lesser  degree  than  in 
Switzerland,  and  while  house  and  equity  prices  decline  sharply, 
the  effects  are  also  less  severe  than  in  Switzerland.  With  more 
scope to cut rates than the Swiss National Bank, short-term rates 
fall in the US. In the rest of the world, growth also slows sharply, 
particularly in the eurozone and neighboring emerging markets, 
such as Turkey and Russia. 

→ Refer to Note 23 for more information

ECL measurement period at transition
As  set  out  in  Note  1a,  for  the  majority  of  ECL-relevant 
instruments,  the  contractual  maturity  is  used  to  calculate  the 
measurement  period,  with  this  capped  at  12  months  when 
stage 1  ECL  are  required.  In  addition,  for  credit  card  limits  and 
Swiss  callable  master  credit  facilities,  judgment  is  required  as 
UBS must determine the period over which it is exposed to credit 
risk.  A  seven-year  period  has  been  applied  for  credit  cards  and 
12  months  for  master  credit  facilities.  UBS’s  ECL-relevant 
financial  instruments  have  relatively  short  average  maturities, 
which significantly contribute to the level of ECL on transition. 

SICR determination at transition
The identification of instruments for which a significant increase 
in credit risk (SICR) has been determined since initial recognition, 
and  the  corresponding  allocation  to  stage  2  at  transition, 

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1.1.18

Remeasurement 
due to 
reclassification 
incl. reversal of 
IAS 39 / IAS 37 
allowances / 
provisions

Carrying 
amount 
(IAS 39)

Reclassification 
(of IAS 39 
carrying 
amounts)

Recognition of 
ECL (IFRS 9)

Carrying 
amount
(IFRS 9)

USD million

Assets
Cash and balances at central banks
Loans and advances to banks
to: Brokerage receivables 

Receivables from securities financing transactions

to: Financial assets at fair value not held for trading

Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
Loans and advances to customers

to: Financial assets at fair value not held for trading
to: Brokerage receivables 
to: Financial assets at fair value held for trading
from: Financial assets at fair value not held for trading
from: Financial assets at fair value held for trading

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

to: Brokerage receivables 
from: Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive 
income

Total financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial assets at fair value held for trading
to: Loans and advances to customers
to: Financial assets at fair value not held for trading
from: Loans and advances to customers
of which: assets pledged as collateral that may be sold or repledged by 
counterparties

Derivative financial instruments
Brokerage receivables

from: Loans and advances to banks
from: Loans and advances to customers
from: Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

Financial assets at fair value not held for trading

to: Loans and advances to customers 
from: Financial assets at fair value held for trading
from: Receivables from securities financing transactions 
from: Loans and advances to customers
from: Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive 
income

Total financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

to: Other financial assets measured at amortized cost
to: Financial assets at fair value not held for trading

Investments in associates
Property, equipment and software
Goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Other non-financial assets
Total assets

Classification under
IAS 39

Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
FVTPL (designated)
FVTPL (held for trading)
Loans and receivables, 
held to maturity
Loans and receivables

Available for sale

FVTPL (held for trading)
FVTPL (held for trading)
FVTPL (held for trading)
Loans and receivables

 90,045
 14,094

 91,951

 24,040
 326,746

 37,815

 584,691
 129,407

FVTPL (held for trading)  36,277
 121,285
FVTPL (derivatives)
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
FVTPL (designated)
FVTPL (designated)
FVTPL (held for trading)
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables

 60,4579

Available for sale

Available for sale
Available for sale
Available for sale

 311,148
 8,889

 1,045
 9,057
 6,563
 10,056
 7,830
 939,279

 (17)
 (17) 1
 (5,085)
 (5,085) 2

 (8,024)
 (2,747) 3
 (4,812) 1
 (480) 4
 9 5
 6 5

 (19,004)
 (19,573) 1

 569 6
 (32,131)
 (11,135)
 (6) 5
 (11,609) 7
 480 4

 24,403

 17 1
 4,812 1
 19,573 1
 20,822

 (9) 5
 11,609 7
 5,085 2
 2,747 3

 1,391 8
 34,090
 (1,960)
 (569) 6
 (1,391) 8

 0
 (3)12

 90,045
 14,074

 (2)12

 86,864

 0
 (241)12

 24,040
 318,480

 (36)12

 18,775

 (282)

 552,277
 118,256

 36,277
 121,285
 24,403

 0

 0

 0

 0
 0
 (16)

 (16)4

 (295)

 80,985

 (1)
 (293) 3

 (310)

 5911

 6611

 (251)

 (216)

 344,928
 6,93010 

 1,045
 9,057
 6,563
 10,182
 7,830
 938,812

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USD million

Liabilities
Amounts due to banks
Payables from securities financing transactions

to: Other financial liabilities designated at fair value

Cash collateral payables on derivative instruments
Customer deposits

to: Brokerage payables designated at fair value

Debt issued measured at amortized cost
Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
to: Brokerage payables designated at fair value
Derecognition: deferred fees on other loan commitments

Total financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Financial liabilities at fair value held for trading 
Derivative financial instruments

Recognition: Loan commitments
Derecognition: Loan commitments

Brokerage payables designated at fair value

from: Customer deposits 
from: Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

Debt issued designated at fair value
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value

from: Payables from securities financing transactions

Total financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss
Provisions
Other non-financial liabilities
Total liabilities

Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Treasury shares
Retained earnings
Other comprehensive income recognized directly in equity, net of tax
Equity attributable to shareholders
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity

Classification under
IAS 39

Carrying 
amount 
(IAS 39)

Reclassification 
(of IAS 39 
carrying 
amounts)

Remeasurement 
due to 
reclassification 
incl. reversal of 
IAS 39 / IAS 37 
allowances / 
provisions

Recognition of 
ECL (IFRS 9)

Carrying 
amount
(IFRS 9)

Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost

FVTPL (held for trading)
FVTPL (derivatives)
Amortized cost – 
off-balance sheet
FVTPL (derivatives)
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
FVTPL (designated)
FVTPL (designated)
Amortized cost

 7,728
 17,485

 31,029
 419,577

 143,160
 37,276

 656,255
 31,251
 119,137

 50,782
 16,643

 217,813
 3,214
 9,443
 886,725

 338
 23,598
 (2,210)
 25,932
 4,838
 52,495
 59
 52,554
 939,279

 (5,212)
 (5,212) 13

 (5,404)
 (5,404) 14

 (30,413)
 (30,413) 14

 (41,030)

 35,818
 5,404 14
 30,413 14

 5,212
 5,212 13
 41,030

 (4)

 (4) 4
 (4)

 59

 61 4
 (2) 5

 (5)
 (5) 13
 54

 50

 7612

 76

 748,15
 (74)8,15
 0

 0
 0

 (300)

 (291)

 (300)15 

 (291)15 

 (300)
 (251)

 (291)
 (216)

 7,728
 12,273

 31,029
 414,172

 143,160
 6,859

 615,222
 31,251
 119,196

 35,818

 50,782
 21,850

 258,897
 3,290
 9,443
 886,851

 338
 23,598
 (2,210)
 25,415
 4,764
 51,905
 59
 51,963
 938,812

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Explanatory footnotes to the table “Reclassification and remeasurement of carrying amounts and recognition of ECL upon adoption of IFRS 9”

Table ref.

Description of classification or remeasurement changes on adoption of IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Certain customer and prime brokerage receivable balances, in the Investment Bank and Global Wealth Management, fail the solely payments of principal and interest 
(SPPI) criterion for measurement at amortized cost. These include USD 4,812 million previously included within Loans and advances to customers, USD 17 million from 
Loans and advances to banks and USD 19,573 million previously included within Other financial assets measured at amortized cost. The receivables are managed under a 
business model whose objective is to hold the assets to collect contractual cash flows. However, the reported receivables represent an aggregation of cash receivable and 
payable balances that form a single unit of account at the client level and generate a return that does not constitute consideration for the time value of money, credit risk 
and other basic lending risks. The SPPI criterion is therefore not met and under IFRS 9 the receivables are mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) 
and separately presented as Brokerage receivables. There was no difference between the amortized cost carrying amount and the fair value as of 1 January 2018 and 
therefore no remeasurement gain or loss has been recognized.

Based on the business model assessment under IFRS 9, certain reverse repurchase agreements with a carrying amount of USD 5,085 million as of 31 December 2017 were 
determined to be managed on a fair value basis and were therefore reclassified from amortized cost to FVTPL measurement under IFRS 9. The carrying value has been 
reclassified from Receivables from securities financing transactions to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading as of 1 January 2018. A remeasurement loss of 
USD 1 million has been recorded in Retained earnings.
USD 11,787 million of forward starting reverse repurchase agreements are newly accounted for as derivatives, prior to settlement, from 1 January 2018 as they are 
managed on a fair value basis. The fair value of the derivatives as of 1 January 2018 was immaterial.

Certain positions previously included within Loans and advances to customers with a carrying amount of USD 2,747 million as of 31 December 2017 were reclassified to 
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading upon adoption of IFRS 9. This includes:
– auction rate securities (USD 2,169 million) that are held in Corporate Center and contain an embedded leverage feature triggering the failure of the SPPI criterion; and
– certain loans in the Investment Bank (USD 566 million) and in Corporate Center (USD 12 million) that either fail the SPPI criterion or are held within a business model 

with an intent to sell or substantially hedge the primary risks. 

These assets are mandatorily measured at FVTPL under IFRS 9. A corresponding net remeasurement loss of USD 293 million was recognized in Retained earnings related to 
these reclassifications. This remeasurement loss also included reversal of specific credit loss allowances (USD 11 million). 

Due to a change in the underlying business model, loans and advances to customers with a carrying amount of USD 480 million as of 31 December 2017 have been 
reclassified to Financial assets at fair value held for trading as of 1 January 2018. A corresponding net remeasurement loss of USD 16 million, which includes the reversal of 
specific IAS 39 credit loss allowances, was recognized in Retained earnings related to this reclassification. 
Irrevocable loan commitments that are contractually linked with these financial assets are now recognized as Derivative financial instruments (derivative liabilities) and are 
measured at FVTPL as of 1 January 2018. This reclassification resulted in a USD 61 million loss with a corresponding entry to Retained earnings. 
Liabilities arising from deferred fees of USD 4 million related to these loan commitments recorded as Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost at 31 December 
2017 were derecognized with a corresponding entry to Retained earnings.

Financial assets with a carrying amount of USD 15 million as of 31 December 2017 were reclassified to Loans and advances to customers from Financial assets at fair value 
not held for trading (USD 9 million) and from Financial assets at fair value held for trading (USD 6 million) given management’s intent to hold these financial assets to 
collect contractual cash flows. 
Loan commitments related to these financial assets, which were recognized as derivative liabilities with a carrying value of USD 2 million as of 31 December 2017, were 
accordingly derecognized on 1 January 2018 with a corresponding entry to Retained earnings.

Certain debt instruments with a carrying amount of USD 569 million as of 31 December 2017 were formerly classified as available for sale and measured at fair value 
through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) under IAS 39 but are measured at amortized cost under IFRS 9. Those positions, which are held to collect cash flows solely 
representing payment of principal and interest, are presented within Other financial assets measured at amortized cost as of 1 January 2018. The fair value of these assets 
was consistent with the amortized cost value as of 1 January 2018 and no remeasurement gain or loss has been recognized.

Upon adopting IFRS 9, UBS has elected to refine the assets classified within Financial assets at fair value held for trading to carve out those that are segregated from UBS’s 
trading activities, where UBS’s role is primarily to manage the assets on a fair value basis on behalf of others. Instead, such assets will be presented alongside others 
managed on a fair value basis within Financial assets at fair value not held for trading. As a consequence of this refinement, UBS has reclassified assets held to hedge unit-
linked investment contracts of USD 11,609 million from Financial assets at fair value held for trading to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading as of 1 January 
2018. No remeasurement gain or loss has been recognized.

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Explanatory footnotes to the table “Reclassification and remeasurement of carrying amounts and recognition of ECL upon adoption of IFRS 9” 
(continued)

Table ref.

Description of classification or remeasurement changes on adoption of IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018 (continued)

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

UBS holds certain global and local liquidity buffers that were determined to be managed on a fair value basis as management utilizes fair value information for reporting 
and decision-making purposes. Therefore, assets previously classified as available for sale under IAS 39 with a carrying amount of USD 636 million as of 31 December 
2017 were reclassified to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading. An unrealized gain of USD 5 million related to these positions was reclassified from Other 
comprehensive income to Retained earnings.
Additionally, equity instruments and investment fund units previously classified as available for sale under IAS 39 with a carrying amount of USD 755 million as of 
31 December 2017 were reclassified to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading under the revised IFRS 9 measurement rules. A related unrealized gain in OCI of 
USD 204 million has been reclassified to Retained earnings.
Additionally, a net tax expense of USD 134 million was transferred from OCI to Retained earnings related to the positions above that were reclassified out of the IAS 39 
available-for-sale category.

Assets previously designated at FVTPL with a carrying amount of USD 60,457 million as of 31 December 2017 are no longer designated as such under IFRS 9, as it was 
determined that these assets were either held in a business model that is managed on a fair value basis, did not meet the SPPI criterion, or did meet the SPPI criterion and 
are held in a hold-to-collect business model. 
Of the total, assets with a carrying amount of USD 60,448 million are now mandatorily measured at FVTPL and included within Financial assets at fair value not held for 
trading. The remaining assets with a carrying amount of USD 9 million have been de-designated and were reclassified to Loans and advances to customers, given a change 
in business model to hold-to-collect (refer to footnote 5).

Certain debt instruments with a carrying amount of USD 6,930 million as of 31 December 2017 were formerly classified as available for sale under IAS 39 and are 
measured at FVOCI under IFRS 9. These instruments include US government bonds, US government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities, and other forms of debt that 
are held in a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling and that meet the SPPI criterion. These positions are now 
presented within Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

Deferred tax assets of USD 126 million have been recognized in connection with the adoption of IFRS 9. Of the total effect, USD 66 million relates to the recognition of ECL 
and USD 59 million relates to classification and measurement changes upon adoption of IFRS 9.

Upon adoption of the ECL requirements of IFRS 9, a transition effect of USD 357 million was recognized, consisting of USD 148 million of stage 1 allowances, USD 193 
million of stage 2 allowances and an incremental increase in stage 3 allowances of USD 16 million. The effect was mainly recognized within Loans and advances to 
customers (USD 241 million), with effects also recognized in Other financial assets measured at amortized cost (USD 36 million), Loans and advances to banks 
(USD 3 million), Receivables from securities financing transactions (USD 2 million) and Provisions (USD 76 million).

Certain repurchase agreements with a carrying amount of USD 5,212 million as of 31 December 2017 have been designated at FVTPL as they are managed in conjunction 
with reverse repurchase agreements that are mandatorily measured at FVTPL under IFRS 9. These amounts are included within Other financial liabilities designated at fair 
value as of 1 January 2018. A remeasurement gain of USD 5 million has been recognized in Retained earnings as of 1 January 2018 related to this reclassification.
USD 7,930 million of forward starting repurchase agreements are newly accounted for as derivatives, prior to settlement, from 1 January 2018 as they are managed on a 
fair value basis. The fair value of the derivatives as of 1 January 2018 was immaterial.

To achieve measurement consistency with reclassified customer and prime brokerage receivables that are measured at FVTPL following adoption of IFRS 9, certain customer 
deposits with a carrying amount of USD 5,404 million and prime brokerage payables with a carrying amount of USD 30,413 million as of 31 December 2017 have been 
designated at FVTPL and are presented within Brokerage payables designated at fair value as of 1 January 2018. There was no difference between the amortized cost 
carrying amount and the fair value as of 1 January 2018 and therefore no remeasurement gain or loss has been recognized.

The adoption of IFRS 9 has resulted in a reduction to IFRS consolidated equity as of 1 January 2018 of USD 591 million. 
This effect is comprised of classification and measurement changes of USD 360 million on a pre-tax basis and USD 300 million net of tax, as well as effects from the 
implementation of ECL methodology of USD 357 million on a pre-tax basis and USD 291 million net of tax. In addition, USD 74 million has been reclassified from Other 
comprehensive income recognized directly in equity, net of tax, to Retained earnings (refer to footnote 8 above), with no overall effect on equity attributable to 
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Reconciliation of allowances and provisions on adoption of IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018
The table below provides a reconciliation from the IAS 39 allowances / IAS 37 provisions to the IFRS 9 ECL allowances / provisions 
recognized as of 1 January 2018 upon adoption of IFRS 9.

Reconciliation of allowances and provisions on adoption of IFRS 9

USD million

On-balance sheet

Cash and balances at central banks

Loans and advances to banks

Receivables from securities financing transactions

Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments

Loans and advances to customers

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

Total on-balance sheet

Off-balance sheet financial instruments and other credit lines

Guarantees

Loan commitments

Other credit lines

Total off-balance sheet financial instruments and other credit lines

Total

of which: stage 1

of which: stage 2

of which: stage 3

31.12.17

Loss allowances 
and provisions 
(IAS 39 / IAS 37)

1.1.18

Reversal of 
allowances
(IAS 39)

Recognition of ECL 
(IFRS 9)1

Allowances and 
provisions for ECL
(IFRS 9)

 (3)

 (675)

 (104)4 

 (781)

 (30)

 (4)

 (34)

 (815)

 272 

 27

 27

 0

 (3)

 (2)

 0

 (241)3 

 (36)

 (282)

 (8)

 (33)

 (35)

 (76)

 (357)

 (148)

 (193)

 (16) 5 

 0

 (5)

 (2)

 (890)

 (139)

 (1,037)

 (38)

 (37)

 (35)

 (110)

 (1,146)

 (148)

 (193)

 (806)

1 Includes stage 1 and stage 2 expected credit losses and additional stage 3 expected credit losses.     2 The reversal of USD 27 million of IAS 39 loss allowances relates to instruments reclassified from amortized 
cost to fair value through profit or loss on transition to IFRS 9. Refer also to footnotes 3 and 4 to the table “Reclassification and remeasurement of carrying amounts and recognition of ECL upon adoption of 
IFRS 9.”     3 Includes the reversal of collective allowances of USD 13 million.     4 Includes USD 84 million related to loans to financial advisors for which an allowance was reported as a direct reduction of the 
carrying amount as of 31 December 2017.    5 The incremental increase in stage 3 allowances of USD 16 million arises from additional consideration of forward-looking scenarios under IFRS 9.

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IFRS 9 transition effect on other comprehensive income and retained earnings as of 1 January 2018
The table below presents the transition effects recognized in OCI and retained earnings upon adoption of IFRS 9.

IFRS 9 impact on other comprehensive income and retained earnings

USD million

Other comprehensive income recognized directly in equity, net of tax
Reclassification of financial assets (available for sale to fair value through profit or loss) – equity instruments

Reclassification of financial assets (available for sale to fair value through profit or loss) – debt instruments

Tax (expense) / benefit

Total change in other comprehensive income 

Retained earnings 
Remeasurement of financial assets (reclassified from amortized cost to fair value through profit or loss)

Reclassification of financial assets (reclassified from available for sale to fair value through profit or loss)

Recognition of ECL for on-balance sheet financial assets

Remeasurement of financial liabilities (reclassified from amortized cost to designated at fair value through profit or loss)

Recognition of derivative loan commitments measured at fair value through profit or loss

Derecognition of liabilities for deferred fees on other loan commitments

Derecognition of derivative loan commitments measured at fair value through profit or loss

Recognition of ECL for off-balance sheet positions

Tax (expense) / benefit
Total change in retained earnings

Total change in equity due to the adoption of IFRS 9

 (204)

 (5)

 134

 (74)

 (310)

 209

 (282)

 5

 (61)

 4

 2

 (76)

 (9)
 (518)

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d) International Financial Reporting Standards and Interpretations to be adopted in 2019 and later and other changes

IFRS 16, Leases
UBS  will  adopt  IFRS  16,  Leases,  on  1  January  2019.  This  will 
fundamentally  change  how  UBS  accounts  for  operating  leases 
when  acting  as  a  lessee,  with  a  requirement  to  record  a  lease 
obligation  and  a  right-of-use  asset  on  the  balance  sheet.  Upon 
adoption  of  IFRS  16,  assets  and  liabilities  are  expected  to 
increase by approximately USD 3.5 billion with no material effect 
to the Group’s equity. 

Changes in Corporate Center cost allocations and equity 
attribution to business divisions as of the first quarter of 2019
In  order  to  further  align  Group  and  divisional  performance,  UBS 
will adjust the methodology for the allocation of Corporate Center 
– Services funding costs and expenses to the business divisions. At 
the  same  time,  UBS  is  updating  its  funds  transfer  pricing 
framework to better reflect the sources and usage of funding. All 
of  these  changes  are  effective  as  of  1  January  2019  and  prior-
period segment information will be restated.

Together,  these  changes  will  decrease  the  business  divisions’ 
operating results and thereby increase their adjusted cost / income 
ratios by approximately 1-2 percentage points, with an offsetting 
effect  of  approximately  USD 0.7  billion  in  Corporate  Center’s 
operating profit / (loss) before tax.

Corporate  Center  will  retain  funding  costs  for  deferred  tax 
assets, costs relating to UBS’s legal entity transformation program 
and  other  costs  not  attributable  to  or  representative  of  the 
performance of the business divisions.

Alongside the update to allocations and UBS’s funds transfer 
pricing  framework,  the  Group  is  increasing  the  allocation  of 
balance  sheet  resources  from  Corporate  Center  to  the  business 
divisions,  resulting  in  approximately  USD  220  billion  of  assets 
allocated  from  Corporate  Center  to  the  business  divisions  in 
restated  2018  numbers,  predominantly  from  high-quality  liquid 
assets  and  certain  other  assets  centrally  managed  on  behalf  of 
the business divisions.

Upon adoption of IFRS 16, Leases, as of 1 January 2019, UBS 
intends to additionally allocate approximately USD 3.5 billion of 
newly recognized right of use assets to the business divisions.

following 

the  aforementioned  changes 

Changes to Corporate Center segment reporting effective first 
quarter 2019
As announced in the third quarter 2018 report, UBS will no longer 
separately assess the performance of Non-core and Legacy Portfolio, 
given  its  substantially  reduced  size  and  resource  consumption.  In 
addition, 
to  UBS’s 
methodology  for  allocating  funding  costs  and  expenses  from 
Corporate  Center  –  Services  and  Corporate  Center  –  Group  Asset 
and  Liability  Management  (Group  ALM)  to  the  business  divisions, 
the  operating  loss  retained  in  Corporate  Center  –  Services  and 
Corporate Center – Group ALM will be significantly reduced. As a 
consequence and in compliance with IFRS 8, Operating Segments, 
beginning with the first quarter 2019 report, UBS will provide results 
for  total  Corporate  Center  only  and  will  not  separately  report 
Corporate Center – Services, Group ALM and Non-core and Legacy 
Portfolio.  Furthermore,  UBS  will  operationally  combine  Group 
Treasury  with  Group  ALM  and  call  this  combined  unit  Group 
Treasury.  Commentary  on  performance  of  this  function  will  be 
included  in  the  Corporate  Center  management  discussion  and 
analysis in UBS’s quarterly and annual reporting. Former Group ALM 
total risk management net income after allocations will continue to 
be disclosed separately. Prior-period information will be restated.

IASB 

IFRIC 

IFRIC 23, Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments
In  June  2017,  the 
Interpretation  23, 
issued 
Uncertainty  over  Income  Tax  Treatments  (IFRIC  23),  which 
addresses  how  uncertain  tax  positions  should  be  accounted  for 
under IFRS. IFRIC 23 requires that, where acceptance of the tax 
treatment by the relevant tax authority is considered probable, it 
should  be  assumed  as  an  accounting  recognition  matter  that 
treatment of the item will ultimately be accepted. Therefore, no 
tax  provision  would  be  required  in  such  cases.  However,  if 
acceptance of the tax treatment is not considered probable, the 
entity  is  required  to  reflect  that  uncertainty  using  an  expected 
value  (i.e.,  a  probability-weighted  approach)  or  the  single  most 
likely amount. 

IFRIC  23  is  mandatorily  effective  for  accounting  periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2019 and any resulting change 
to the tax provisions should be recognized in retained earnings.

UBS expects to recognize a net tax expense of USD 11 million 
in  retained  earnings  on  1  January  2019  in  respect  of  the 
adoption of IFRIC 23, which will be reflected in our first quarter 
2019 report.

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amended  Framework  seeks  to 
improve  the  concepts  for 
reporting  assets,  liabilities,  income  and  expenses,  explains  how 
to  decide  when  assets  and  liabilities  should  be  measured  using 
historical  cost  and  when  they  should  be  measured  at  current 
value,  and  provides  up-to-date  tools  that  will  help  the  IASB  in 
setting  IFRS  standards.  It  underpins  existing  IFRS  standards  but 
does not override them. Preparers use the Framework as a point 
of  reference  to  develop  accounting  policies  in  rare  instances 
where a particular business transaction is not covered by existing 
IFRS standards.

existing, 

The IASB and the IFRS Interpretations Committee will begin to 
use  the  new  Framework  immediately  in  developing  new,  or 
amending 
and 
interpretations.  For  UBS,  the  Framework  becomes  effective  in 
annual  periods  beginning  on  1  January  2020.  UBS  is  currently 
assessing the effect of the amended Framework on its financial 
accounting policies.

standards 

reporting 

financial 

Amendments to IFRS 3, Business Combinations
In  October  2018,  the  IASB  issued  Definition  of  a  Business 
(Amendments to IFRS 3). The amendments clarify the definition 
of a business, with the objective of assisting in the determination 
of whether a transaction should be accounted for as a business 
combination  or  an  asset  acquisition.  The  amendments  apply  to 
transactions  for  which  the  acquisition  date  is  on  or  after 
1 January  2020,  with  early  application  permitted.  Adoption  of 
these amendments is not expected to have a material effect on 
the financial statements.

Amendments to IAS 19, Employee Benefits 
In  February  2018,  the  IASB  issued  amendments  to  IAS  19, 
Employee  Benefits,  which  address  the  accounting  when  a  plan 
amendment,  curtailment  or  settlement  occurs  during  the 
reporting  period.  The  amendments  require  entities  to  use  the 
updated  actuarial  assumption  to  determine  current  service  cost 
and  net  interest  for  the  remainder  of  the  annual  reporting 
period after such an event. The amendments also clarify how the 
requirements for accounting for a plan amendment, curtailment 
or  settlement  affect  the  asset  ceiling  requirements.  The 
amendments  are  effective  prospectively  for  plan  amendments, 
curtailments  or  settlements  that  occur  on  or  after  1  January 
2019. The adoption will have no effect on the Group’s financial 
statements on transition at 1 January 2019. 

Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015–2017 Cycle 
In  December  2017,  the  IASB  issued  Annual  Improvements  to 
IFRS Standards 2015–2017 Cycle, which resulted in amendments 
to  IFRS  3,  Business  Combinations,  IFRS  11,  Joint  Arrangements, 
IAS 12,  Income  Taxes,  and  IAS  23,  Borrowing  Costs.  The 
amendments are mandatorily effective as of 1 January 2019. The 
adoption  of  these  amendments  will  have  no  material  effect  on 
the Group’s financial statements on the transition date.

Conceptual Framework
In  March  2018,  the  IASB  issued  a  revised  version  of  its 
Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (the Framework). 
The  Framework  sets  out  the  fundamental  concepts  of  financial 
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The operational structure of the Group as of 31 December 2018 
was comprised of Corporate Center and four business divisions: 
Global  Wealth  Management,  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking, 
Asset Management and the Investment Bank. 

as well as registered investment funds in various jurisdictions. It 
covers  the  main  asset  management  markets  globally,  with  a 
presence in 23 countries grouped in four regions: the Americas; 
Europe, Middle East and Africa; Switzerland; and Asia Pacific.

→ Refer to “Segment reporting” in Note 1a for more information

Global Wealth Management
In  the  first  quarter  of  2018,  Wealth  Management  and  Wealth 
Management Americas were combined into a single unit. Global 
Wealth  Management  provides  investment  advice  and  solutions 
to  private  clients,  in  particular  in  the  ultra  high  net  worth  and 
high  net  worth  segments.  Clients  benefit  from  Global  Wealth 
Management’s  comprehensive  set  of  capabilities,  including 
wealth  planning, 
asset  protection, 
philanthropy,  corporate  and  banking  services  as  well  as  family 
office  services  in  collaboration  with  the  Investment  Bank  and 
Asset  Management.  Global  Wealth  Management  has  a  global 
footprint, with the US representing its largest market. Clients are 
served  through  local  offices  and  dedicated  advisors.  The  ultra 
high net worth business is managed globally across the regions. 

investing, 

lending, 

Personal & Corporate Banking
Personal & Corporate Banking provides comprehensive financial 
products  and  services  to  private,  corporate  and  institutional 
clients and operates in Switzerland in the private and corporate 
loan  market.  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  is  central  to  UBS’s 
universal  bank  model  in  Switzerland  and  it  works  with  the 
wealth  management,  investment  bank  and  asset  management 
businesses to help clients receive the best products and solutions 
for  their  specific  financial  needs.  While  Personal  &  Corporate 
Banking operates primarily in its home market of Switzerland, it 
also  provides  capabilities  to  support  the  growth  of  the 
international  business  activities  of  UBS’s  corporate  and 
institutional  clients  through  local  hubs  in  Frankfurt,  New  York, 
Hong Kong and Singapore. The business is divided into Personal 
Banking and Corporate & Institutional Clients (CIC).

Asset Management
Asset  Management  is  a  large-scale  and  diversified  global  asset 
manager.  It  offers  investment  capabilities  and  styles  across  all 
major  traditional  and  alternative  asset  classes,  as  well  as 
platform  solutions  and  advisory  support 
institutions, 
intermediaries  and  Global  Wealth  Management 
wholesale 
clients  around  the  world.  Asset  Management  offers  clients  a 
wide range of investment products and services in different asset 
classes in the form of segregated, pooled or advisory mandates 

to 

Investment Bank
The Investment Bank provides a range of services to institutional, 
corporate  and  wealth  management  clients  to  help  them  raise 
capital,  grow  their  businesses,  invest  and  manage  risks.  It  is 
focused  on  its  traditional  strengths  in  advisory,  capital  markets, 
equities  and  foreign  exchange,  complemented  by  a  targeted 
rates and credit platform. The Investment Bank uses its research 
and technology capabilities to support its clients as they adapt to 
the  evolving  market  structures  and  changes  in  the  regulatory, 
technological,  economic  and  competitive 
landscape.  The 
Investment Bank delivers solutions to corporate, institutional and 
wealth  management  clients,  using  its  intellectual  capital  and 
electronic  platforms.  It  also  provides  services  to  Global  Wealth 
Management,  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking  and  Asset 
Management.  It  has  a  global  reach,  with  a  presence  in  33 
countries and principal offices in all major financial hubs.

Corporate Center
Corporate  Center  provides  services  to  the  Group  through  the 
Corporate  Center  –  Services  and  Group  Asset  and  Liability 
Management (Group ALM) units. Corporate Center also includes 
the Non-Core and Legacy Portfolio unit.

Corporate  Center  –  Services  consists  of  the  Group  Chief 
Operating  Officer  area  (Group  Technology,  Group  Corporate 
Services, Group Human Resources, Group Operations and Group 
Sourcing),  Group  Finance  (excluding  Group  ALM),  Group  Legal, 
Group  Risk  Control,  Communications  &  Branding,  Group 
Compliance, Regulatory & Governance, and UBS in society. 

Group  ALM  manages  the  structural  risk  of  UBS’s  balance 
sheet,  including  interest  rate  risk,  structural  foreign  exchange 
risk  and  collateral  risk,  as  well  as  the  risks  associated  with  the 
Group’s  liquidity  and  funding  portfolios.  Group  ALM  also  seeks 
to  optimize  financial  performance  by  matching  assets  and 
liabilities. Group ALM serves all business divisions and the other 
Corporate  Center  units  through  three  main  risk  management 
areas,  and  its  risk  management  is  fully  integrated  into  the 
Group’s risk governance framework.

Non-core and Legacy Portfolio manages legacy positions from 
businesses  exited  by  the  Investment  Bank.  It  is  overseen  by  a 
committee chaired by the Group Chief Risk Officer.

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Global 
Wealth
Management

Personal & 
Corporate 
Banking

Asset
Management

Investment 
Bank

USD million

For the year ended 31 December 20181

Net interest income 

Non-interest income 

Allocations from CC ­ Group ALM
Income2

Credit loss (expense) / recovery 

Total operating income 

Personnel expenses 

General and administrative expenses 

Services (to) / from CC and other BDs

of which: services from CC ­ Services

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and 
software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets3

Total operating expenses

Operating profit / (loss) before tax

Tax expense / (benefit) 

Net profit / (loss)

Additional information

Total assets

Corporate Center

UBS 

Services

Group ALM

Non-core 
and Legacy 
Portfolio

 4,206

 12,659

 90

 16,956

 (15)

 16,941

 7,683

 1,724

 3,852

 3,740

 4
 50

 13,313

 3,628

 2,057

 2,166

 56

 4,278

 (56)

 4,222

 803

 285

 1,208

 1,285

 14
 0

 2,310

 1,912

 (31)

 1,874

 15

 1,857

 0

 1,857

 703

 202

 498

 541

 2
 1

 1,406

 451

 937

 7,641

 (391)

 8,188

 (38)

 8,150

 2,941

 651

 2,889

 2,811

 8
 12

 6,501

 1,649

 (398)

 (158)

 43

 (513)

 0

 (513)

 3,927

 3,789

 (8,624)

 (8,697)

 1,199
 2

 293

 (806)

 (780)

 (123)

 295

 (608)

 (1)

 (609)

 41

 42

 1

 35

 246

 (108)

 172

 (8)

 165

 35

 104

 176

 169

 153

 0
 0

 84

 (693)

 0
 0

 315

 (150)

 6,025

 24,306

 0

 30,330

 (118)

 30,213

 16,132

 6,797

 0

 0

 1,228
 65

 24,222

 5,991

 1,468

 4,522

 200,036

 138,809

 24,371

 258,691

 21,733

 280,135

 34,715

 958,489

Additions to non-current assets

 196

 23

 1

 89

 1,666

 0

 0

 1,975

1 Prior-period information may not be comparable as a result of the adoption of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, both effective 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1b and c for more information on these changes.    2 Impairments of 
financial assets classified at fair value through other comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2018 totaled USD 0 million.    3 Refer to Note 16 for more information.    

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Global 
Wealth
Management

Personal & 
Corporate 
Banking

Asset
Management

Investment 
Bank

USD million

For the year ended 31 December 20171

Net interest income 

Non-interest income 

Allocations from CC ­ Group ALM
Income2

Credit loss (expense) / recovery 

Total operating income 

Personnel expenses 

General and administrative expenses 

Services (to) / from CC and other BDs

of which: services from CC ­ Services

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and 
software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets3

Total operating expenses

Operating profit / (loss) before tax

Tax expense / (benefit) 

Net profit / (loss)

Additional information

Total assets

Corporate Center

UBS 

Services

Group ALM

Non-core 
and Legacy 
Portfolio

 3,722

 12,196

 377

 16,295

 (8)

 16,287

 7,674

 1,263

 3,726

 3,626

 4
 49

 12,717

 3,571

 1,954

 1,807

 184

 3,945

 (20)

 3,925

 852

 296

 1,156

 1,251

 13
 0

 2,317

 1,607

 (33)

 2,097

 19

 2,083

 0

 2,083

 731

 235

 524

 562

 1
 3

 1,495

 587

 1,217

 7,020

 (351)

 7,886

 (92)

 7,794

 3,006

 675

 2,824

 2,729

 10
 12

 6,527

 1,267

 (355)

 76

 123

 (157)

 0

 (157)

 3,857

 4,336

 (8,445)

 (8,510)

 1,024
 7

 779

 (935)

 128

 (147)

 (268)

 (288)

 0

 (288)

 34

 27

 (13)

 145

 0
 0

 48

 (336)

 24

 50

 (84)

 (11)

 (11)

 (22)

 44

 117

 228

 198

 0
 0

 388

 (411)

 6,656

 23,098

 0

 29,754

 (131)

 29,622

 16,199

 6,949

 0

 0

 1,053
 71

 24,272

 5,351

 4,305

 1,046

 194,990

 139,062

 14,638

 269,731

 21,371

 252,092

 47,395

 939,279

Additions to non-current assets

 120

 15

 1

 3

 1,606

 0

 0

 1,746

1 Prior-period information may not be comparable as a result of the adoption of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, both effective 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1b and c for more information on these changes.    2 Impairments of 
financial assets classified at fair value through other comprehensive income (prior to 2018 classified as financial assets available for sale) for the year ended 31 December 2017 totaled USD 15 million, of which 
USD 12 million was recorded in Asset Management.    3 Refer to Note 16 for more information.    

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Note 2a  Segment reporting (continued)

Global 
Wealth
Management

Personal & 
Corporate 
Banking

Asset
Management

Investment 
Bank

USD million

For the year ended 31 December 20161

Net interest income 

Non-interest income 

Allocations from CC ­ Group ALM
Income2 

Credit loss (expense) / recovery 

Total operating income 

Personnel expenses 

General and administrative expenses 

Services (to) / from CC and other BDs

of which: services from CC ­ Services

Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and 
software

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets3 

Total operating expenses

Operating profit / (loss) before tax

Tax expense / (benefit) 

Net profit / (loss)

Additional information

Total assets

Corporate Center

UBS 

Services

Group ALM

Non-core 
and Legacy 
Portfolio

 3,318

 11,427

 512

 15,257

 (8)

 15,249

 7,254

 1,221

 3,627

 3,520

 4
 54

 12,159

 3,090

 1,914

 1,791

 336

 4,042

 (6)

 4,035

 855

 287

 1,093

 1,201

 15
 0

 2,250

 1,785

 (33)

 1,980

 7

 1,955

 0

 1,955

 736

 244

 512

 537

 1
 5

 1,498

 457

 1,012

 7,041

 (264)

 7,790

 (11)

 7,779

 3,122

 812

 2,798

 2,707

 22
 12

 6,765

 1,014

 (326)

 186

 37

 (103)

 0

 (103)

 3,847

 4,192

 (8,263)

 (8,303)

 955
 21

 753

 (856)

 599

 (237)

 (517)

 (155)

 0

 (155)

 31

 17

 (49)

 112

 0
 0

 (1)

 3

 89

 (112)

 (20)

 (12)

 (32)

 67

 744

 283

 227

 0
 0

 6,487

 22,279

 0

 28,766

 (38)

 28,729

 15,913

 7,517

 0

 0

 997
 93

 1,094

 24,519

 (154)

 (1,126)

 4,209

 777

 3,432

 178,250

 137,467

 11,817

 238,066

 23,488

 262,530

 67,288

 918,906

Additions to non-current assets

 31

 24

 1

 3

 1,781

 0

 0

 1,840

1 Prior-period information may not be comparable as a result of the adoption of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, both effective 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1b and c for more information on these changes.     2 Impairments 
of financial assets classified at fair value through other comprehensive income (prior to 2018 classified as financial assets available for sale) for the year ended 31 December 2016 totaled USD 5 million, of which 
USD 3 million was recorded in Asset Management.    3 Refer to Note 16 for more information.    

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The  operating  regions  shown  in  the  table  below  correspond  to 
the regional management structure of the Group. The allocation 
of  operating  income  to  these  regions  reflects,  and  is  consistent 
with,  the  basis  on  which  the  business  is  managed  and  its 
performance is evaluated. These allocations involve assumptions 
and  judgments  that  management  considers  to  be  reasonable, 
and  may  be  refined  to  reflect  changes 
in  estimates  or 
management  structure.  The  main  principles  of  the  allocation 
methodology  are  that  client  revenues  are  attributed  to  the 

domicile  of  the  client  and  trading  and  portfolio  management 
revenues  are  attributed  to  the  country  where  the  risk  is 
managed.  This  revenue  attribution  is  consistent  with  the 
mandate  of  the  regional  Presidents.  Certain  revenues,  such  as 
those  related  to  Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy 
Portfolio,  are  managed  at  a  Group  level.  These  revenues  are 
included in the Global line.

The geographic analysis of non-current assets is based on the 

location of the entity in which the assets are recorded.

For the year ended 31 December 2018

Americas

of which: USA

Asia Pacific

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Switzerland

Global

Total

For the year ended 31 December 20171

Americas

of which: USA

Asia Pacific

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Switzerland

Global

Total

For the year ended 31 December 20161

Americas

of which: USA

Asia Pacific

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Switzerland

Global

Total

Total operating income

Total non-current assets

USD billion

Share %

USD billion

Share % 

 12.8

 12.2

 5.0

 6.3

 7.3

 (1.1)

 30.2

 42

 41

 16

 21

 24

 (3)

 100

 7.4

 7.0

 0.9

 2.0

 6.8

 0.0

 17.1

 43

 41

 5

 12

 40

 0

 100

Total operating income

Total non-current assets

USD billion

Share %

USD billion

Share % 

 12.1

 11.6

 4.8

 6.2

 7.0

 (0.5)

 29.6

 41

 39

 16

 21

 24

 (2)

 100

 7.4

 6.9

 0.8

 2.0

 6.5

 0.0

 16.7

 44

 41

 5

 12

 40

 0

 100

Total operating income

Total non-current assets

USD billion

Share %

USD billion

Share % 

 11.6

 11.1

 4.3

 6.2

 7.0

 (0.4)

 28.7

 40

 39

 15

 22

 24

 (1)

 100

 7.2

 6.8

 0.7

 1.8

 5.9

 0.0

 15.6

 47

 44

 4

 11

 38

 0

 100

1 2017 and 2016 figures have been restated for the change of the presentation currency from Swiss francs to US dollars. Refer to Note 1b item 1 for more information. In addition, 2017 and 2016 figures have been 
restated to reflect the regional representation of Global Wealth Management after combining Wealth Management and Wealth Management Americas in 2018. Refer to Note 1b item 3 for more information.

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Income statement notes

Note 3  Net interest income and other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments

Change in presentation of net interest income and other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments

instruments  moving  from  Interest  income  (expense)  from 
financial  instruments  measured  at  amortized  cost  to  Interest 
income (expense) from financial instruments measured at fair 
value through profit or loss. These changes have been applied 
prospectively  from  1  January  2018  with  certain  prior-period 
information  being  adjusted  for  comparability.  Comparative 
information  for  brokerage  balances  now  separately  presents 
the related interest income and expense, which was formerly 
included  within  Interest  income  (expense)  from  loans  and 
deposits.

for 

trading,  has  been 

– A new line, Interest income from financial instruments at fair 
to 
value  not  held 
accommodate  in  particular  interest  income  from  financial 
assets previously designated at fair value under IAS 39, which 
are now mandatorily classified at fair value through profit or 
loss under IFRS 9. Comparative information has been adjusted 
accordingly. 

included 

– Net gains / losses from financial assets previously designated 
at  fair  value  under  IAS  39  (2017:  net  gains  of  USD 2,614 
million;  2016:  net  losses  of  USD 174  million)  are  no  longer 
separately  disclosed  in  the  table  on  the  following  pages  as 
assets  are  now  mandatorily  classified  at  fair  value  through 
profit or loss under IFRS 9.

The  table  on  the  following  pages  reflects  certain  presentation 
changes  made  to  reflect  the  effects  from  the  adoption  of  new 
standards  and  interpretations  in  2018.  These  changes  are 
summarized as follows:
– In  line  with  amendments  to  IAS  1,  Presentation  of  Financial 
Statements,  from  1  January  2018,  UBS  presents  interest 
income  and  interest  expense  calculated,  using  the  effective 
interest  rate  method,  on  financial  instruments  measured  at 
amortized  cost  and  financial  assets  measured  at  fair  value 
through other comprehensive income separately from interest 
income and expense on financial instruments measured at fair 
value through profit or loss (FVTPL) in the income statement. 
Comparative information has been adjusted accordingly. As a 
result of this change, forward points on certain short-duration 
foreign exchange contracts are now presented within Interest 
income  from  financial  instruments  at  fair  value  held  for 
trading that were previously presented within Interest income 
from  loans  and  deposits.  Comparative  information  was 
restated accordingly.

– Upon  adoption  of  IFRS  9,  certain  assets  and  liabilities  were 
reclassified from amortized cost to fair value through profit or 
loss  (auction  rate  securities,  certain  loans  in  the  Investment 
repurchase  agreements  and  brokerage 
Bank,  certain 
balances). This has resulted in the interest income from these 

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For the year ended

USD million
Net interest income from financial instruments measured at amortized cost and fair value through other comprehensive income
Net interest income from financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss 
Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments
Total1

Global Wealth Management

of which: net interest income
of which: transaction-based income from foreign exchange and other intermediary activity 2

Personal & Corporate Banking 
of which: net interest income 
of which: transaction-based income from foreign exchange and other intermediary activity 2

Asset Management
Investment Bank

Corporate Client Solutions
Investor Client Services

Corporate Center
CC – Services
CC – Group ALM
CC – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio

Net interest income3
Net interest income from financial instruments measured at amortized cost and fair value through other comprehensive income
Interest income from loans and deposits4,5
Interest income from brokerage balances
Interest income from securities financing transactions6

of which: interest income from securities financing transactions measured at fair value through profit or loss since 1 January 2018

Interest income from other financial instruments measured at amortized cost
Interest income from debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
Interest income from derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges 
Total interest income from financial instruments measured at amortized cost and fair value through other comprehensive income
Interest expense on loans and deposits7
Interest expense on brokerage balances
Interest expense on securities financing transactions8

of which: interest expense on securities financing transactions measured at fair value through profit or loss since 1 January 2018

Interest expense on debt issued
Total interest expense from financial instruments measured at amortized cost
Total net interest income from financial instruments measured at amortized cost and fair value through other comprehensive income
Net interest income from financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
Interest income from financial instruments at fair value held for trading4,9
Interest income from brokerage balances
Interest income from financial instruments at fair value not held for trading9

of which: interest income from securities financing transactions measured at fair value through profit or loss since 1 January 2018 10

Other interest income
Total interest income from financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
Interest expense on financial instruments at fair value held for trading11
Interest expense on brokerage balances
Interest expense on financial instruments designated at fair value

of which: interest expense on securities financing transactions measured at fair value through profit or loss since 1 January 2018 12

Total interest expense from financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
Total net interest income from financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss

31.12.18
 3,710
 2,315
 5,984
 12,008
 5,254
 4,310
 944
 2,514
 2,106
 408
 (30)
 4,812
 1,056
 3,756
 (541)
 (159)
 (554)
 173

 7,801

 1,567

 266
 142
 324
 10,100
 1,980

 1,130

 3,281
 6,391
 3,710

 3,724
 1,243
 1,951
 970
 50
 6,968
 1,671
 668
 2,314
 765
 4,653
 2,315

31.12.17
 5,018
 1,638
 5,065
 11,721
 5,149
 4,103
 1,046
 2,510
 2,127
 383
 (24)
 4,363
 1,087
 3,276
 (278)
 (43)
 (162)
 (72)

 6,722
 1,030
 1,573
 581
 99
 152
 846
 10,422
 1,050
 354
 1,473
 568
 2,528
 5,404
 5,018

31.12.16
 5,403
 1,084
 5,023
 11,510
 4,893
 3,843
 1,050
 2,563
 2,225
 337
 (29)
 4,330
 830
 3,500
 (246)
 (90)
 (96)
 (60)

 8,079
 906
 1,152
 260
 54
 189

 10,379
 689
 147
 1,251
 241
 2,889
 4,976
 5,403

 3,483

 3,201

 512

 330

 61
 4,056
 1,537

 48
 3,579
 1,644

 881

 851

 2,418
 1,638

 2,495
 1,084

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USD million

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

of which: net gains / (losses) from financial liabilities designated at fair value 13

Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments
Investment Bank Corporate Client Solutions
Investment Bank Investor Client Services
Other business divisions and Corporate Center
Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments

 188
 3,382
 1,453
 5,023
 (1,516)
1 Net interest income and other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments presented for business divisions and Corporate Center units includes allocations from Corporate Center – Group ALM.  
2 Mainly includes spread-related income in connection with client-driven transactions, foreign currency translation effects and income and expenses from precious metals, which are included in the income statement 
line Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments.    3 Prior-period information may not be comparable as a result of the adoption of IFRS 9, effective 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more 
information  on  these  changes.  Negative  interest  income  and  negative  interest  expense  are  each  individually  approximately  9%  of  net  interest  income  (2017:  approximately  8%  of  net  interest  income;  2016: 
approximately 5% of net interest income).    4 As a consequence of amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements, effective 1 January 2018, forward points on certain short-duration foreign exchange 
contracts  previously  presented  within  Interest  income  from  loans  and  deposits  are  now  presented  within  Interest  income  from  financial  instruments  at  fair  value  held  for  trading.  Comparative  information  was 
restated accordingly.     5 Consists of interest income from cash and balances at central banks, loans and advances to banks, and negative interest on amounts due to banks and customer deposits.     6 Includes 
interest income on receivables from securities financing transactions and negative interest, including fees, on payables from securities financing transactions.     7 Consists of interest expense on amounts due to 
banks  and  customer  deposits,  and  negative  interest  on  cash  and  balances  at  central  banks,  loans  and  advances  to  banks.     8 Includes  interest  expense  on  payables  from  securities  financing  transactions  and 
negative interest, including fees, on receivables from securities financing transactions.    9 Includes dividend income.    10 Includes interest income on certain reverse repurchase agreements that are measured at fair 
value through profit or loss since 1 January 2018 and negative interest, including fees, on the corresponding repurchase agreements.     11 Includes expense related to dividend payment obligations on financial 
instruments held for trading.    12 Includes interest expense on certain repurchase agreements that are measured at fair value through profit or loss since 1 January 2018 and negative interest, including fees, on the 
corresponding reverse repurchase agreements.    13 Excludes fair value changes of hedges related to financial liabilities designated at fair value and foreign currency translation effects arising from translating foreign 
currency transactions into the respective functional currency, both of which are reported within Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments. 2018 includes a net gain of USD 2,152 million 
related to amounts due under unit-linked investment contracts, which are designated at fair value under IFRS 9. Refer to Note 1c for more information.

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 2,863
 1,591
 5,065
 (3,979)

 709
 3,537
 1,738
 5,984
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USD million

Underwriting fees

of which: equity underwriting fees

of which: debt underwriting fees

M&A and corporate finance fees

Brokerage fees

Investment fund fees

Portfolio management and related services

Other
Total fee and commission income2

of which: recurring

of which: transaction-based

of which: performance-based

Brokerage fees paid

Other

Total fee and commission expense

Net fee and commission income

of which: net brokerage fees

For the year ended

31.12.18

 811

 431

 380

 768

 3,521

 4,954

 7,756

 1,786

 19,598

 12,911

 6,594

 93

 316

 1,387

 1,703

 17,895

 3,205

31.12.17

 1,003

 573

 429

 698

 3,820

 4,322

 7,666

 1,854

31.12.16

 739

 356

 383

 742

 3,802

 4,265

 7,069

 1,757

 19,362

 18,374

 673

 1,167

 1,840

 17,522

 3,147

 769

 1,013

 1,781

 16,593

 3,033

1 Upon adoption of IFRS 15, certain brokerage fees paid in an agency capacity have been reclassified from Fee and commission expense to Fee and commission income on a prospective basis from 1 January 2018, 
primarily  relating  to  third-party  execution  costs  for  exchange-traded  derivative  transactions  and  fees  payable  to  third-party  research  providers  on  behalf  of  clients.  In  addition  to  the  IFRS  15  changes,  certain 
revenues, primarily distribution fees and fund management fees, have been reclassified between reporting lines to better reflect the nature of the revenues, with prior-period information restated accordingly. This 
resulted  in  the  following  effects:  For  the  year  ended  31  December  2017,  USD  316  million  was  reclassified  from  Underwriting  fees  to  Brokerage  fees  and  USD  1,040  million  was  reclassified  from  Portfolio 
management and related services to Investment fund fees. For the year ended 31 December 2016, USD 220 million was reclassified from Underwriting fees to Brokerage fees and USD 1,061 million was reclassified 
from Portfolio management and related services to Investment fund fees. Also, certain expenses that are incremental and incidental to revenues have been reclassified prospectively from General and administrative 
expenses to Fee and commission expense to improve the alignment of transaction-based costs with the associated revenue stream, primarily affecting clearing costs, client loyalty costs, fund and custody expenses. 
As  the  effect  of  this  reclassification  was  not  material,  prior-period  information  was  not  restated.     2 Reflects  third-party  fee  and  commission  income  of  USD 12,059  million  for  Global  Wealth  Management, 
USD 3,525 million for the Investment Bank, USD 2,579 million for Asset Management, USD 1,338 million for Personal & Corporate Banking and USD 97 million for Corporate Center.

Note 5  Other income

USD million

Associates, joint ventures and subsidiaries

Net gains / (losses) from acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries1

Net gains / (losses) from disposals of investments in associates

Share of net profits of associates and joint ventures

Impairments related to associates 

Total

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

Net gains / (losses) from disposals

Impairments

Total

Net gains / (losses) from disposals of financial assets measured at amortized cost

Net income from properties (excluding net gains / (losses) from disposals)6

Net gains / (losses) from disposals of properties held for sale

Other

Total other income

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 (290)2,3

 464

 5295

 284

 0

 0

 1

 0

 24

 403

 79

 427

 32

 0

 76

 (7)

 101

 195

 (15)

 180

 14

 24

 0

 191

 511

 (96)

 0

 109

 12

 350

 (5)

 345

 (3)

 26

 128

 156

 663

1 Includes foreign exchange gains / losses reclassified from other comprehensive income related to disposed foreign subsidiaries and branches. As a result of the change in presentation currency, foreign exchange 
gains / losses were restated. Refer to Note 1b for more information.     2 Includes a remeasurement loss of USD 270 million related to UBS Securities China. Refer to Note 32 for more information.     3 Includes a 
USD 25 million gain on sale of subsidiaries and a USD 31 million pre-tax gain on sale of real estate related to the sale of Widder Hotel. Refer to Note 32 for more information.     4 Reflects a net foreign currency 
translation gain related to UBS Securities China. Refer to Note 32 for more information.     5 Includes a USD 460 million valuation gain on our equity ownership in SIX related to the sale of SIX Payment Services to 
Worldline. Refer to Note 31b for more information.    6 Includes net rent received from third parties and net operating expenses.

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Note 6  Personnel expenses

USD million
Salaries1

Variable compensation – performance awards2

of which: guarantees for new hires

Variable compensation – other2

of which: replacement payments 3

of which: forfeiture credits

of which: severance payments 4

of which: retention plan and other payments 5

Financial advisor variable compensation2,6

Contractors

Social security

Pension and other post-employment benefit plans7

Other personnel expenses

Total personnel expenses

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 6,448

 2,995

 43

 243

 72

 (136)

 123

 185

 6,154

 3,151

 36

 252

 72

 (107)

 113

 174

 6,305

 3,013

 30

 425

 87

 (74)

 220

 191

 4,054

 4,064

 3,740

 489

 791

 457

 654

 460

 814

 723

 581

 426

 755

 678

 570

 16,132

 16,199

 15,913

1 Includes role-based allowances.     2 Refer to Note 30 for more information.     3 Replacement payments are payments made to compensate employees for deferred awards forfeited as a result of joining UBS.  
4 Includes legally obligated and standard severance payments.     5 Includes interest expense related to Deferred Contingent Capital Plan awards.     6 Financial advisor variable compensation consists of formulaic 
compensation  based  directly  on  compensable  revenues  generated  by  financial  advisors  and  supplemental  compensation  calculated  based  on  financial  advisor  productivity,  firm  tenure,  new  assets  and  other 
variables. It also includes expenses related to compensation commitments with financial advisors entered into at the time of recruitment that are subject to vesting requirements.    7 Changes to the pension fund of 
UBS in Switzerland in 2018 resulted in a reduction in the pension obligation recognized by UBS. As a consequence, a pre-tax gain of USD 241 million was recognized in the income statement in 2018, with no 
overall effect on total equity. Refer to Note 29 for more information.

Note 7  General and administrative expenses

USD million

Occupancy

Rent and maintenance of IT and other equipment

Communication and market data services

Administration

of which: UK and German bank levy 1

Marketing and public relations

Travel and entertainment

Professional fees

Outsourcing of IT and other services 

Litigation, regulatory and similar matters2

Other

Total general and administrative expenses

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 914

 654

 638

 590

 58

 366

 425

 1,015

 1,427

 657

 110

 6,797

 908

 570

 622

 612

 20

 419

 425

 1,227

 1,597

 434

 135

 6,949

 946

 517

 634

 716

 124

 473

 428

 1,247

 1,656

 805

 94

 7,517

1 The UK bank levy expenses of USD 40 million for 2018 and USD 17 million for 2017 included a credit of USD 45 million and USD 85 million, respectively, related to prior years.     2 Reflects the net increase in 
provisions for litigation, regulatory and similar matters recognized in the income statement. Refer to Note 21 for more information. Also includes recoveries from third parties of USD 29 million, USD 55 million and 
USD 13 million for the years ended 31 December 2018, 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2016, respectively.

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USD million

Tax expense / (benefit)
Swiss

Current
Deferred
Non-Swiss
Current
Deferred

Total income tax expense / (benefit) recognized in the income statement

Income tax recognized in the income statement

An income tax expense of USD 1,468 million was recognized for 
the  Group  in  2018,  which  included  a  net  Swiss  tax  expense  of 
USD 2,846 million and a net non-Swiss tax benefit of USD 1,378 
million.

The  Swiss  tax  expense  included  a  deferred  tax  expense  of 
USD 2,377  million,  which  reflected  a  net  decrease  in  deferred 
tax  assets  (DTA)  previously  recognized  in  relation  to  tax  losses 
carried  forward  and  deductible  temporary  differences  of 
USD 760 million following their offset against profits for the year 
and  the  write-off  of  a  Swiss  temporary  difference  DTA  of 
USD 1,617  million  relating  to  UBS  AG’s  investment  in  our  US 
intermediate  holding  company  (US  IHC),  UBS  Americas  Holding 
LLC.  The  write-off  occurred  because  the  deductible  temporary 
difference between the tax and accounting values in respect of 
UBS  AG’s  investment  in  the  US  IHC  is  no  longer  expected  to 
reverse  in  the  foreseeable  future,  reflecting  the  expected 
repatriation  of  a  significant  portion  of  future  US  earnings.  In 
addition,  it  included  a  current  tax  expense  of  USD 469  million 
related  to  taxable  profits  earned  by  Swiss  subsidiaries  against 
which no losses were available to offset.

USD million
Operating profit / (loss) before tax

of which: Swiss
of which: non-Swiss

Income taxes at Swiss tax rate of 21%
Increase / (decrease) resulting from:
Non-Swiss tax rates differing from Swiss tax rate
Tax effects of losses not recognized
Previously unrecognized tax losses now utilized
Non-taxable and lower taxed income
Non-deductible expenses and additional taxable income
Adjustments related to prior years – current tax
Adjustments related to prior years – deferred tax
Change in deferred tax recognition
Adjustments to deferred tax balances arising from changes in tax rates
Other items
Income tax expense / (benefit)

For the year ended
31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.16

 469
 2,377

 575
 (1,953)
 1,468

 455
 107

 435
 3,308
 4,305

 465
 614

 356
 (658)
 777

The non-Swiss tax expense included a deferred tax benefit of 
USD 1,953  million.  This  primarily  reflected  a  net  increase  in  US 
DTAs of USD 2,052 million following the review of the approach 
to the remeasurement of those DTAs. It also included other net 
deferred  tax  expenses  of  USD 99  million  and  a  current  tax 
expense of USD 575 million related to taxable profits earned by 
non-Swiss  subsidiaries  and  branches  against  which  no  losses 
were available to offset.

UBS  considers  the  performance  of  its  businesses  and  the 
accuracy  of  historical  forecasts  and  other  factors  in  evaluating 
the  recoverability  of  its  DTAs,  including  the  length  of  time 
remaining  until  expiration  for  tax  loss  carry-forwards  and  its 
assessment of expected future taxable profits. Estimating future 
profitability is inherently subjective and is particularly sensitive to 
future  economic,  market  and  other  conditions,  which  are 
difficult to predict.

For the year ended
31.12.17
 5,351
 2,093
 3,258
 1,124

31.12.18
 5,991
 1,843
 4,148
 1,258

 55
 223
 (25)
 (430)
 905
 114
 26
 (795)
 0
 137
 1,468

 217
 173
 (368)
 (309)
 606
 (13)
 4
 (165)
 2,897
 139
 4,305

31.12.16
 4,209
 2,674
 1,535
 884

 73
 182
 (38)
 (347)
 933
 22
 2
 (969)
 19
 17
 777

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Note 8  Income taxes (continued)

The  tax  expense  of  USD 1,468  million  for  2018  was  lower 
than  the  tax  expense  of  USD 4,305  million  in  2017.  This  was 
mainly because 2017 included a large net deferred tax expense 
of  USD 3,415  million,  which  was  primarily  the  result  of  a  net 
write-down of DTAs related to the US federal corporate tax rate 
reduction included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in the 
fourth quarter of 2017.

The  components  of  operating  profit  before  tax,  and  the 
differences  between  income  tax  expense  reflected  in  the 
financial statements and the amounts calculated at the Swiss tax 
rate,  are  provided  in  the  table  on  the  previous  page  and 
explained below.

Non-Swiss tax rates differing from Swiss tax rate
To  the  extent  that  Group  profits  or  losses  arise  outside 
Switzerland,  the  applicable  local  tax  rate  may  differ  from  the 
Swiss  tax  rate.  This  item  reflects,  for  such  profits  or  losses,  an 
adjustment  from  the  tax  expense  /  benefit  that  would  arise  at 
the Swiss tax rate and the tax expense / benefit that would arise 
at the applicable local tax rate. If an entity generates a profit, a 
tax  expense  arises  where  the  local  tax  rate  is  in  excess  of  the 
Swiss tax rate and a tax benefit arises where the local tax rate is 
below the Swiss tax rate. Conversely, if an entity incurs a loss, a 
tax  benefit  arises  where  the  local  tax  rate  is  in  excess  of  the 
Swiss tax rate and a tax expense arises where the local tax rate is 
less than the Swiss tax rate.

Tax effects of losses not recognized
This item relates to tax losses of entities arising in the year that 
are not recognized as DTAs. Consequently, no tax benefit arises 
in  relation  to  those  losses.  Therefore,  the  tax  benefit  calculated 
by applying the local tax rate to those losses as described above 
is reversed.

Previously unrecognized tax losses now utilized
This item relates to taxable profits of the year that are offset by 
tax  losses  of  previous  years  for  which  no  DTAs  were  previously 
recorded. Consequently, no current tax or deferred tax expense 
arises  in  relation  to  those  taxable  profits.  Therefore,  the  tax 
expense calculated by applying the local rate on those profits is 
reversed.

Non-taxable and lower taxed income
This  item  relates  to  tax  deductions  for  the  year  in  respect  of 
permanent  differences.  These  include  deductions  in  respect  of 
profits that are either not taxable or are taxable at a lower rate 
of tax than the local tax rate. They also include deductions made 
for tax purposes, which are not reflected in the accounts.

388 

Non-deductible expenses and additional taxable income
This  item  relates  to  additional  taxable  income  for  the  year  in 
respect  of  permanent  differences.  These  include  income  that  is 
recognized for tax purposes by an entity, but is not included in 
its profit that is reported in the financial statements. In addition, 
they  include  expenses  for  the  year  that  are  non-deductible.  For 
example,  the  costs  of  entertaining  clients  are  not  deductible  in 
certain locations.

Adjustments related to prior years – current tax
This item relates to adjustments to current tax expense for prior 
years,  e.g.,  if  the  tax  payable  for  a  year  is  agreed  with  the  tax 
authorities in an amount that differs from the amount previously 
reflected in the financial statements.

Adjustments related to prior years – deferred tax
This  item  relates  to  adjustments  to  deferred  tax  positions 
recognized  in  prior  years,  e.g.,  if  a  tax  loss  for  a  year  is  fully 
recognized and the amount of the tax loss agreed with the tax 
authorities  is  expected  to  differ  from  the  amount  previously 
recognized as DTAs in the accounts.

Change in deferred tax recognition
This item relates to changes in DTAs, including those previously 
recognized  resulting  from  reassessments  of  expected  future 
taxable profits. It also includes changes in temporary differences 
in  the  year,  for  which  deferred  tax  is  not  recognized.  The  net 
benefit  in  the  year  mainly  relates  to  the  upward  revaluation  of 
US  DTAs,  partly  offset  by  the  write-off  of  the  Swiss  temporary 
difference  DTA  relating  to  UBS  AG’s  investment  in  the  US 
intermediate holding company.

Adjustments to deferred tax balances arising from changes in tax 
rates
This  item  relates  to  remeasurements  of  DTAs  and  liabilities 
recognized due to changes in tax rates. These have the effect of 
changing  the  future  tax  saving  that  is  expected  from  tax  losses 
or deductible tax differences and therefore the amount of DTAs 
recognized  or,  alternatively,  changing  the  tax  cost  of  additional 
taxable 
temporary  differences  and 
taxable 
therefore the deferred tax liability.

income 

from 

Other items
Other  items  include  other  differences  between  profits  or  losses 
at the local tax rate and the actual local tax expense or benefit, 
including  increases  in  provisions  for  uncertain  positions  in 
relation to the current year and other items.

Note 8  Income taxes (continued)

Income tax recognized directly in equity

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

Certain  tax  expenses  and  benefits  were  recognized  directly  in 
equity during the year. These included the following items:
– a  net  tax  benefit  of  USD 345  million  recognized  in  other 
comprehensive  income  (OCI)  (2017:  net  benefit  of  USD 164 
million),  which  included  a  tax  benefit  of  USD 67  million 
related  to  cash  flow  hedges  (2017:  benefit  of  USD 163 
million),  a  tax  benefit  of  USD 12  million  related  to  financial 
assets recognized at fair value through OCI (2017: expense of 
USD 6  million),  a  tax  expense  of  USD 2  million  related  to 
foreign  currency  translation  gains  and  losses  (2017:  expense 
of USD 2 million), a tax benefit of USD 276 million related to 
defined  benefit  pension  plans  (2017:  benefit  of  USD 11 
million)  and  a  tax  expense  of  USD 8  million  related  to  own 
credit (2017: expense of USD 2 million);

– a  tax  benefit  of  USD 4  million  recognized  in  share  premium 

(2017: benefit of USD 21 million).

The Group has gross DTAs, valuation allowances and recognized 
DTAs  related  to  tax 
loss  carry-forwards  and  deductible 
temporary  differences  and  also  deferred  tax  liabilities  in  respect 
of  taxable  temporary  differences  as  shown  in  the  table  below. 
The valuation allowances reflect DTAs that were not recognized 
because  it  was  not  considered  probable  that  future  taxable 
profits  will  be  available  to  utilize  the  related  tax  loss  carry-
forwards and deductible temporary differences.

Of  the  recognized  DTAs  as  of  31  December  2018,  USD 9.5 
billion  related  to  the  US,  USD 0.3  billion  related  to  Switzerland 
and  USD 0.3  billion 
(as  of 
31 December  2017,  USD 7.2  billion  related  to  the  US,  USD 2.5 
billion related to Switzerland and USD 0.4 billion related to other 
locations).

to  other 

locations 

related 

As of 31 December 2018, the Group has recognized DTAs of 
USD 53  million  (31  December  2017:  USD 1,263  million)  in 
respect  of  entities  that  incurred  losses  in  either  the  current  or 
preceding  year.  The  recognition  of  these  DTAs  is  supported  by 
projections of future taxable profits for these entities.

31.12.18

31.12.17

USD million

Deferred tax assets1
Tax loss carry-forwards
Temporary differences

of which: related to real estate costs capitalized for US tax 
purposes
of which: related to compensation and benefits
of which: related to trading assets
of which: related to investments in subsidiaries and goodwill
of which: other

Total deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities
Goodwill and intangible assets
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
1 Less deferred tax liabilities as applicable.

Gross
 15,088
 4,571

 2,159
 1,150
 390
 202
 670
 19,659

Valuation
allowance
 (8,989)
 (565)

 (25)
 (192)
 (50)
 0
 (298)
 (9,554)

Recognized
 6,099
 4,006

 2,134
 959
 339
 202
 372
 10,105

 26
 62
 88

Gross
 17,372
 5,165

 0
 1,165
 485
 2,392
 1,123
 22,537

Valuation
allowance
 (11,480)
 (1,001)

 0
 (228)
 (60)
 0
 (713)
 (12,481)

Recognized
 5,892
 4,164

 0
 937
 425
 2,392
 410
 10,056

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As of 31 December 2018, tax loss carry-forwards totaling USD 38,428 million (31 December 2017: USD 47,427 million) that are not 
recognized as DTAs were available to be offset against future taxable profits. These tax losses expire as outlined in the table below.

31.12.18
 0
 464
 16,297
 4,457
 17,210
 38,428

31.12.17
 171
 106
 3,267
 26,688
 17,195
 47,427

in 

recognized 

liabilities  are 

tax 
respect  of 
Deferred 
investments 
in  subsidiaries,  branches  and  associates  and 
interests  in  joint  arrangements,  except  to  the  extent  that  the 
Group  can  control  the  timing  of  the  reversal  of  the  associated 
taxable  temporary  difference  and  it  is  probable  that  it  will  not 
reverse 
future.  However,  as  of 
31 December 2018,  this  exception  was  not  considered  to  apply 
to any taxable temporary differences.

foreseeable 

the 

in 

Unrecognized tax loss carry-forwards
USD million
Within 1 year
From 2 to 5 years
From 6 to 10 years
From 11 to 20 years
No expiry
Total

As of 31 December 2018, USD 20.0 billion of the unrecognized 
tax  losses  carried  forward  related  to  the  US,  USD 14.2  billion 
related to the UK and USD 4.2 billion related to other locations 
(at  31  December  2017,  USD 28.6  billion  related  to  the  US, 
USD 14.3 billion related to the UK and USD 4.5 billion related to 
other locations).

In  general,  Swiss  tax  losses  can  be  carried  forward  for  seven 
years, US federal tax losses incurred prior to 31 December 2017 
for  20  years  and  US  federal  tax 
incurred  after 
31 December  2017  and  also  UK  tax  losses  for  an  unlimited 
period.  The  amounts  of  US  tax  loss  carry-forwards  that  are 
included  in  the  above  table  are  based  on  their  amount  for 
federal tax purposes rather than for state and local tax purposes.

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Basic earnings (USD million)

Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders

Diluted earnings (USD million)

Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders

Less: (profit) / loss on own equity derivative contracts

Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders for diluted EPS

Weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS1

As of or for the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 4,516

 969

 3,348

 4,516

 (2)

 4,514

 969

 0

 969

 3,348

 0

 3,348

 3,730,297,877

 3,716,174,261

 3,719,764,322

Effect of dilutive potential shares resulting from notional shares, in-the-money options and warrants outstanding

 111,271,269

 120,540,272

 104,244,665

Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted EPS

 3,841,569,146

 3,836,714,533

 3,824,008,987

Earnings per share (USD)

Basic

Diluted 

Shares outstanding

Shares issued

Treasury shares

Shares outstanding

 1.21

 1.18

 0.26

 0.25

 0.90

 0.88

 3,855,634,749

 3,853,096,603

 3,850,766,389

 166,467,802

 132,301,550

 138,441,772

 3,689,166,947

 3,720,795,053

 3,712,324,617

1 The weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS are calculated by taking the number of shares at the beginning of the period, adjusted by the number of shares acquired or issued during the period, 
multiplied by a time-weighted factor for the period outstanding. As a result, balances are affected by the timing of acquisitions and issuances during the period.

The table below outlines the potential shares which could dilute basic earnings per share in the future, but were not dilutive for the 
periods presented.

Number of shares

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

Potentially dilutive instruments

Employee share-based compensation awards

Other equity derivative contracts

Total

 3,605,198

 11,912,450

 15,517,648

 24,124,341

 9,122,496

 33,246,837

 46,981,698

 8,419,122

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Note 10  Financial assets at amortized cost and other positions in scope of expected credit loss measurement

The  tables  on  the  following  pages  provide  information  on 
financial instruments and certain non-financial instruments (e.g., 
committed  unconditionally  revocable  credit  lines)  that  are 
subject to ECL. UBS has established ECL disclosure segments or 
“ECL segments” to disaggregate portfolios based on shared risk 
characteristics  and  on  the  same  or  similar  rating  methods 
applied.  The  key  segments  are  presented  in  the  table  below. 

Tables provided for 31 December 2018 include additional detail 
on certain segments that have not been provided for balances as 
of 1 January 2018.

→ Refer to Note 1c for the comparative information as of 

31 December 2017 under IAS 39

→ Refer to Note 23 for more information on expected credit loss 

measurement

Segment

Segment description

Description of credit risk sensitivity

Business division /
Corporate Center

Private clients with 
mortgages

Lending to private clients secured by 
owner-occupied real estate and personal 
account overdrafts of those clients

Sensitive to the interest rate environment, 
employment status and influence from 
regional effects (e.g., property values)

– Personal & Corporate Banking
– Global Wealth Management

Real estate financing

Rental or income-producing real estate 
financing to private and corporate clients 
secured by real estate

Sensitive to GDP development, the 
interest rate environment and regional 
effects (e.g., property values)

– Personal & Corporate Banking
– Global Wealth Management

Large corporate clients

Lending to large corporate and 
multinational clients

SME clients

Lending to small and medium-sized 
corporate clients

– Personal & Corporate Banking
– Investment Bank

– Personal & Corporate Banking

Sensitive to GDP development, 
seasonality and business cycles and 
collateral values (diverse collateral 
including real estate and other collateral 
types)

Sensitive to GDP development, the 
interest rate environment and, to some 
extent, seasonality and business cycles 
and collateral values (diverse collateral 
including real estate and other collateral 
types)

Lombard

Credit cards

Loans secured by pledges of marketable
securities, guarantees and other forms of 
collateral

Sensitive to the market (e.g., changes in 
collateral as well as in invested assets)

– Personal & Corporate Banking
– Global Wealth Management

Credit card solutions in Switzerland and the 
US

Sensitive to the interest rate 
environment and employment status

– Personal & Corporate Banking
– Global Wealth Management

Commodity trade finance Working capital financing of commodity 

traders, generally extended on a self-
liquidating transactional basis

– Personal & Corporate Banking

Sensitive primarily to the strength of 
individual transaction structures and 
collateral values (price volatility of 
commodities) as the primary source for 
debt service is directly linked to the 
shipments financed

→ Refer to Note 23g for more details on sensitivity

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For amortized cost instruments, the net carrying value represents 
the  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk,  taking  into  account  the 
allowance  for  credit  losses.  Financial  assets  measured  at  fair 
value  through  other  comprehensive  income  (FVOCI)  are  also 
subject to ECL; however, unlike for amortized cost instruments, 
the  allowance  does  not  reduce  the  carrying  value  of  these 
financial  assets.  The  carrying  value  of  financial  assets  measured 
at FVOCI represents the maximum exposure to credit risk. 

No  purchased  credit-impaired  financial  assets  are  recognized 

in  the  period.  Originated  credit-impaired  financial  assets  were 
not  material  and  are  not  presented  in  the  table  below  and  on 
the following page.

In  addition  to  on-balance  sheet  financial  assets,  certain  off-
balance  sheet  financial  instruments  and  other  credit  lines  are 
also subject to ECL. The maximum exposure to credit risk for off-
balance  sheet  financial  instruments  is  calculated  based  on 
notional amounts.

USD million

31.12.18

Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
Cash and balances at central banks
Loans and advances to banks
Receivables from securities financing transactions
Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
Loans and advances to customers

of which: Private clients with mortgages
of which: Real estate financing
of which: Large corporate clients
of which: SME clients
of which: Lombard
of which: Credit cards
of which: Commodity trade finance

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

of which: Loans to financial advisors

Total financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
Total on-balance sheet financial assets in scope of ECL requirements

Off-balance sheet (in scope of ECL)
Guarantees

of which: Large corporate clients
of which: SME clients
of which: Financial intermediaries and hedge funds 
of which: Lombard
of which: Commodity trade finance

Irrevocable loan commitments

of which: Large corporate clients

Forward starting reverse repurchase and securities borrowing agreements
Committed unconditionally revocable credit lines

of which: Real estate financing
of which: Large corporate clients
of which: SME clients
of which: Lombard
of which: Credit cards
of which: Commodity trade finance

Carrying amount1
Stage 1
Total
 108,370
 108,370
 16,666
 16,868
 95,349
 95,349
 23,602
 23,602
 320,352
 298,248
 126,335  115,679
 36,474  28,578
 11,390  10,845
 8,029
 9,924
 111,722  111,707
 1,216
 2,798
 21,862
 3,104
 564,096
 6,667
 570,763

Stage 2
 0
 202
 0
 0
 20,357
 9,859
 7,858
 457
 1,263
 0
 297
 445
 223
 62
 20,782
 0
 20,782

 1,529
 3,260
 22,563
 3,291
 587,104
 6,667
 593,770

Total exposure
Stage 1
Total
 17,321
 18,146
 3,599
 3,862
 1,057
 1,298
 7,125
 7,193
 834
 834
 1,851
 2,097
 31,212
 30,590
 22,019  21,492
 937
 35,121
 2,150
 4,152
 4,163
 7,402
 7,035
 3,209
 2,861
 86,830

 937
 36,634
 2,562
 4,260
 4,505
 7,402
 7,343
 3,467
 3,339
 90,268

Stage 2
 611
 136
 164
 67
 0
 236
 568
 519
 0
 1,420
 401
 91
 285
 0
 309
 254
 456
 3,055

Stage 3
 0
 0
 0
 0
 1,748
 796
 38
 88
 632
 14
 16
 16
 478
 125
 2,226
 0
 2,226

Stage 3
 215
 127
 77
 0
 0
 11
 53
 7
 0
 93
 11
 17
 57
 0
 0
 4
 22
 383

Total
 0
 (7)
 (2)
 0
 (772)
 (138)
 (59)
 (95)
 (281)
 (21)
 (30)
 (86)
 (155)
 (113)
 (937)
 0
 (937)

Total
 (43)
 (8)
 (26)
 (4)
 0
 (1)
 (37)
 (31)
 0
 (36)
 (17)
 (2)
 (7)
 0
 (6)
 (2)
 (1)
 (116)
 (1,054)

ECL allowances
Stage 1
 0
 (4)
 (2)
 0
 (69)
 (16)
 (3)
 (9)
 (13)
 (4)
 (6)
 (5)
 (43)
 (34)
 (117)
 0
 (117)

Stage 2
 0
 (1)
 0
 0
 (155)
 (83)
 (40)
 (4)
 (12)
 0
 (13)
 (3)
 (4)
 (2)
 (159)
 0
 (159)

ECL provisions
Stage 1
 (7)
 (1)
 0
 (3)
 0
 (1)
 (32)
 (26)
 0
 (19)
 (4)
 (1)
 (6)
 (1)
 (4)
 (2)
 (1)
 (59)
 (176)

Stage 2
 (2)
 (1)
 0
 0
 0
 0
 (5)
 (4)
 0
 (16)
 (12)
 0
 (1)
 0
 (2)
 0
 0
 (23)
 (183)

Stage 3
 0
 (3)
 0
 0
 (549)
 (39)
 (16)
 (82)
 (256)
 (17)
 (11)
 (78)
 (109)
 (77)
 (660)
 0
 (660)

Stage 3
 (34)
 (6)
 (25)
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 (34)
 (695)

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Total off-balance sheet financial instruments and other credit lines
Total allowances and provisions
1 The carrying value of financial assets measured at amortized cost represents the total gross exposure net of the respective ECL allowances.

 
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USD million

1.1.18

Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
Cash and balances at central banks
Loans and advances to banks
Receivables from securities financing transactions 
Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
Loans and advances to customers

of which: Private clients with mortgages
of which: Real estate financing
of which: Large corporate clients 
of which: SME clients
of which: Lombard

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

of which: Loans to financial advisors

Total financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
Total on-balance sheet financial assets in scope of ECL requirements

Carrying amount1
Stage 2
Stage 1
Total
 0
 90,045
 90,045
 19
 14,055
 14,074
 0
 86,864
 86,864
 0
 24,040
 24,040
 318,480
 28,531
 288,420
 122,652  106,554  15,394
 9,907
 36,824  26,888
 572
 11,289  10,626
 1,557
 10,589
 8,431
 0
 114,638  114,621
 33
 18,265
 33
 2,949
 28,582
 521,689
 0
 6,930
 28,582
 528,619

 18,775
 3,165
 552,277
 6,930
 559,208

Stage 32
 0
 0
 0
 0
 1,529
 704
 29
 90
 601
 17
 477
 184
 2,006
 0
 2,006

Total
 0
 (5)
 (2)
 0
 (890)
 (128)
 (64)
 (71)
 (295)
 (86)
 (139)
 (118)
 (1,037)
 0
 (1,037)

ECL allowances
Stage 1
 0
 (3)
 (2)
 0
 (62)
 (12)
 (4)
 (6)
 (8)
 (5)
 (30)
 (29)
 (97)
 0
 (97)

Stage 2
 0
 0
 0
 0
 (167)
 (71)
 (54)
 0
 (24)
 0
 (1)
 (1)
 (168)
 0
 (168)

Stage 3
 0
 (3)
 0
 0
 (661)
 (45)
 (6)
 (65)
 (262)
 (81)
 (108)
 (89)
 (772)
 0
 (772)

of which: Large corporate clients 

Off-balance sheet (in scope of ECL)
Guarantees 
Irrevocable loan commitments

Forward starting reverse repurchase and securities borrowing agreements
Committed unconditionally revocable credit lines

Stage 3
 (30)
 (4)
 (4)
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
Irrevocable committed prolongation of existing loans
 (34)
Total off-balance sheet financial instruments and other credit lines
Total allowances and provisions
 (806)
1 The carrying value of financial assets measured at amortized cost represents the total gross exposure net of the respective ECL allowances.     2 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018, an instrument is 
classified as credit-impaired if the counterparty is defaulted, and / or the instrument is purchased or originated credit-impaired and includes credit-impaired exposures for which no loss has occurred or no allowance 
has been recognized (e.g., because they are expected to be fully recoverable through the collateral held). Refer to Note 1c for more information on the adoption of IFRS 9.

Total exposure
Stage 1
Total
 16,753
 17,596
 31,650
 30,933
 22,568  21,896
 1,247
 35,362
 2,151
 4,423
 1,676
 85,972

ECL provisions
Stage 1
 (6)
 (25)
 (19)
 0
 (19)
 (2)
 (5)
 0
 (50)
 (148)

Total
 (38)
 (37)
 (28)
 0
 (35)
 (10)
 (7)
 0
 (110)
 (1,146)

Stage 2
 (2)
 (8)
 (4)
 0
 (15)
 (7)
 (2)
 0
 (25)
 (193)

Stage 32
 194
 38
 26
 0
 64
 0
 54
 1
 295

Stage 2
 649
 679
 645
 0
 2,213
 1,033
 416
 0
 3,541

of which: Real estate financing
of which: SME clients

 1,247
 37,639
 3,184
 4,893
 1,677
 89,809

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Note 11  Derivative instruments

Derivatives: overview

A  derivative  is  a  financial  instrument  for  which  the  value  is 
derived  from  one  or  more  variables  (underlyings).  Underlyings 
may  be  indices,  foreign  currency  exchange  or  interest  rates,  or 
the  value  of  shares,  commodities,  bonds  or  other  financial 
instruments.  A  derivative  commonly  requires  little  or  no  initial 
net investment by either counterparty to the trade.

The  majority  of  derivative  contracts  are  negotiated  with 
respect  to  notional  amounts,  tenor,  price  and  settlement 
mechanisms, as is customary with other financial instruments.

Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are usually traded 
under  a  standardized  International  Swaps  and  Derivatives 
Association  (ISDA)  master  agreement  between  UBS  and  its 
counterparties. Terms are negotiated directly with counterparties 
and the contracts have industry standard settlement mechanisms 
prescribed  by  ISDA.  Beginning  in  2016,  regulators  in  various 
jurisdictions  began  a  phased  introduction  of  rules  requiring  the 
payment and collection of initial and variation margin on certain 
OTC  derivative  contracts,  which  may  have  a  bearing  on  their 
price and other relevant terms.

The  industry  continues  to  promote  the  use  of  central 
counterparties  (CCPs)  to  clear  OTC  trades.  The  trend  toward 
CCP  clearing  and  settlement  will  generally  facilitate  the 
reduction of systemic credit exposures.

Other  derivative  contracts  are  standardized  in  terms  of  their 
amounts  and  settlement  dates,  and  are  bought  and  sold  on 
regulated  exchanges.  These  are  commonly  referred  to  as 
exchange-traded derivatives (ETD) contracts. Exchanges offer the 
benefits of pricing transparency, standardized daily settlement of 
changes in value and consequently reduced credit risk.

For  presentation  purposes,  the  Group’s  derivative  contracts 
are subject to IFRS netting provisions. Derivative instruments are 
measured  at  fair  value  and  generally  classified  on  the  balance 
sheet  as  Derivative  financial  instruments  within  Assets  when 
having  positive  replacement  values  and  Derivative  financial 
instruments within Liabilities when having negative replacement 
values.  However,  ETD  that  are  economically  settled  on  a  daily 
basis  and  OTC  derivatives  that  are  either  legally  settled  or  in 
substance  net  settled  on  a  daily  basis  are  classified  as  Cash 
collateral receivables on derivative instruments or Cash collateral 
payables on derivative instruments. Changes in the replacement 
values of derivatives are recorded in Other net income from fair 
value  changes  on  financial  instruments,  except  for  interest  on 
derivatives designated as hedging instruments in effective hedge 
accounting  relationships  and  forward  points  on  certain  short- 
long-duration  foreign  exchange  contracts,  which  are 
and 
recorded in Net interest income.

→ Refer to Note 1a items 3j and 3k for more information
→ Refer to Note 25 for more information on derivative financial 
assets and liabilities after consideration of netting potential 

The  Group  uses  various  derivative  instruments  for  both 
trading  and  hedging  purposes.  Derivative  product  types  as  well 
as valuation principles and techniques applied by the Group are 
described in Note 24. Positive replacement values represent the 
estimated  amount  the  Group  would  receive  if  the  derivative 
contract  were  sold  on  the  balance  sheet  date.  Negative 
replacement  values  indicate  the  estimated  amount  the  Group 
would pay to transfer its obligations in respect of the underlying 
contract  were  it  required  or  entitled  to  do  so  on  the  balance 
sheet date.

Derivatives  embedded  in  other  financial  instruments  are  not 
included  in  the  “Derivative  instruments”  table  within  this  Note. 
Bifurcated  embedded  derivatives  are  presented  on  the  same 
balance  sheet  line  as  the  host  contract.  In  cases  where  UBS 
applies the fair value option to hybrid instruments, bifurcation of 
an embedded derivative component is not required and as such 
this  component 
in  the  “Derivative 
instruments” table.

is  also  not 

included 

→ Refer to Notes 19 and 24 for more information

Risks of derivative instruments

Derivative instruments are transacted in many trading portfolios, 
which  generally  include  several  types  of  instruments,  not  just 
derivatives.  The  market  risk  of  derivatives  is  predominantly 
managed and controlled as an integral part of the market risk of 
these  portfolios.  The  Group’s  approach  to  market  risk  is 
described  in  the  audited  portions  of  “Market  risk”  in  the  “Risk 
management and control” section of this report.

Derivative instruments are also transacted with many different 
counterparties, most of whom are also counterparties for other 
types  of  business.  The  credit  risk  of  derivatives  is  managed  and 
controlled  in  the  context  of  the  Group’s  overall  credit  exposure 
to  its  counterparties.  The  Group’s  approach  to  credit  risk  is 
described  in  the  audited  portions  of  “Credit  risk”  in  the  “Risk 
management  and  control”  section  of  this  report.  It  should  be 
noted that, although the derivative financial assets shown on the 
balance  sheet  can  be  an  important  component  of  the  Group’s 
credit  exposure,  the  positive  replacement  values  related  to  a 
respective  counterparty  are  rarely  an  adequate  reflection  of  the 
Group’s  credit  exposure  in  its  derivatives  business  with  that 
counterparty.  This  is  generally  the  case  because,  on  the  one 
hand,  replacement  values  can  increase  over  time  (potential 
future  exposure),  while  on  the  other  hand,  exposure  may  be 
mitigated  by  entering  into  master  netting  agreements  and 
bilateral  collateral  arrangements.  Both  the  exposure  measures 
used internally by the Group to control credit risk and the capital 
requirements  imposed  by  regulators  reflect  these  additional 
factors.

→ Refer to Note 25 for more information on derivative financial 
assets and liabilities after consideration of netting potential 

allowed under enforceable netting arrangements 

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Derivative instruments¹,²

Other notional 
values4,6

PRV3

31.12.17

Notional
values
related to
PRV4

NRV5

Notional
values
related to
NRV4

Notional
values
related to
PRV4

 1.4

 459.8

 562.2

 27.7

31.12.18

NRV5

 0.1

 23.5

 9.0

 0.0

 0.1

Notional
values
related to
NRV4

 3.1

 441.8

 550.0

 26.3

 2,873.9

 7,189.1

 516.1

 199.7

 1,051.1

 32.7

 1,021.3

 10,778.8

 68.8

 3.0

 2.7

 74.5

 708.7

 1,299.7

 613.8

 3.6

 2.1

 0.6

 0.0

 2.7

 20.9

 24.6

 7.8

 0.0

 0.1

 73.2

 3.7

 1.4

 78.3

 731.2

 1,203.5

 577.4

 5.3

 0.4

 2,625.7

 53.4

 2,517.3

 0.4

 0.0

 78.5

 97.6

 232.8

 408.9

 0.0

 5.6

 7.2

 9.0

 13.3

 35.0

 0.0

 86.3

 139.6

 262.8

 71.7

 34.1

 488.8

 105.9

Other 
notional 
values4,6

 2,381.2

 7,724.9

 467.3

 159.4

 22.6

 553.2

 572.6

 0.3

 29.0

 10.1

 23.2

 0.0

 0.0

 8.5

 465.5

 561.4

 35.2

 1,171.6

 39.4

 1,070.5

 10,732.8

 87.4

 2.3

 4.4

 94.1

 3.0

 0.9

 0.0

 3.9

 96.8

 4.0

 0.1

 100.8

 699.0

 1,308.5

 438.1

 18.3

 22.3

 6.0

 709.5

 1,126.9

 407.9

 1.2

 1.2

 0.4

 4.8

 0.1

 0.0

 5.7

 2,450.3

 46.7

 2,250.0

 0.4

 0.0

 73.0

 78.6

 238.6

 0.0

 5.7

 8.4

 7.1

 6.3

 0.0

 103.0

 128.2

 268.0

 53.3

 31.8

 390.2

 27.4

 499.2

 85.0

 0.1

 36.3

 8.7

 0.0

 0.0

 45.2

 2.7

 0.2

 0.0

 2.9

 17.6

 24.4

 6.3

 0.0

 0.0

 48.4

 0.0

 3.4

 6.0

 7.1

 6.3

 22.8

PRV3

 0.0

 29.5

 7.6

 0.0

 0.0

 37.1

 1.7

 0.2

 0.0

 1.9

 20.3

 24.8

 8.3

 0.0

 0.0

 53.5

 0.0

 4.7

 5.5

 10.1

 11.2

 31.4

USD billion
Interest rate contracts

Over-the-counter (OTC) contracts

Forward contracts

Swaps

Options

Exchange-traded contracts

Futures

Options

Agency transactions7

Total

Credit derivative contracts

Over-the-counter (OTC) contracts

Credit default swaps

Total return swaps

Options and warrants

Total

Foreign exchange contracts

Over-the-counter (OTC) contracts

Forward contracts

Interest and currency swaps 

Options

Exchange-traded contracts

Futures

Options

Agency transactions7

Total

Equity / index contracts

Over-the-counter (OTC) contracts

Forward contracts

Swaps

Options

Exchange-traded contracts

Futures

Options

Agency transactions7

Total

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Derivative instruments (continued)¹,²

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31.12.17

USD billion
Commodity contracts
Over-the-counter (OTC) contracts

Forward contracts
Swaps
Options

Exchange-traded contracts

Futures
Forward contracts
Options
Agency transactions7

Notional
values
related to
PRV4

 3.2
 15.2
 18.6

 6.6
 2.9

NRV5

 0.1
 0.4
 0.3

 0.0
 0.0
 0.7
 1.5

PRV3

 0.1
 0.7
 0.4

 0.0
 0.1
 0.4
 1.8

Notional
values
related to
NRV4

Other notional 
values4,6

PRV3

Notional
values
related to
PRV4

 3.4
 9.9
 16.1

 5.4
 3.7

 8.5

 0.1

 0.1
 0.2
 0.3

 0.2
 0.0
 0.9
 1.8

Notional
values
related to
NRV4

Other 
notional 
values4,6

 3.9
 13.1
 8.1

 8.1
 4.6

 8.4

 0.3

NRV5

 0.1
 0.4
 0.1

 0.0
 0.1
 0.9
 1.6

 3.0
 8.7
 11.6

 9.6
 1.0

 0.2

 0.4

 0.1

 6.0

 8.6

 33.9

 17.0

 15.1

 46.4

 38.5

Total 
Unsettled purchases of non-derivative 
financial instruments8
Unsettled sales of non-derivative financial 
instruments8
Total derivative instruments, based on IFRS 
netting9
 10,828.0
1 Derivative financial liabilities as of 31 December 2018 include USD 0.0 billion related to derivative loan commitments (31 December 2017: USD 0.0 billion). No notional amounts related to these commitments are 
included in this table, but they are disclosed within Note 34 under Loan commitments.     2 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018, certain forward starting repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements have 
been classified as measured at fair value through profit or loss and are recognized within derivative instruments. The fair value of these derivative instruments was not material as of 31 December 2018. No notional 
amounts related to these instruments are included in this table, but they are disclosed within Note 34 under Forward starting transactions.     3 PRV: positive replacement value.     4   In cases where replacement 
values are presented on a net basis on the balance sheet, the respective notional values of the netted replacement values are still presented on a gross basis.    5 NRV: negative replacement value.    6 Other notional 
values relate to derivatives that are cleared through either a central counterparty or an exchange. The fair value of these derivatives is presented on the balance sheet net of the corresponding cash margin under 
Cash  collateral  receivables  on  derivative  instruments  and  Cash  collateral  payables  on  derivative  instruments  and  was  not  material  for  all  periods  presented.     7  Notional  values  of  exchange-traded  agency 
transactions and OTC-cleared transactions entered into on behalf of clients are not disclosed as they have a significantly different risk profile.     8 Changes in the fair value of purchased and sold non-derivative 
financial instruments between trade date and settlement date are recognized as replacement values.    9 Financial assets and liabilities are presented net on the balance sheet if UBS has the unconditional and legally 
enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts, both in the normal course of business and in the event of default, bankruptcy or insolvency of the entity and all of the counterparties, and intends either to settle 
on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Refer to Note 25 for more information on netting arrangements. 

 10,893.6

 4,163.4

 4,238.6

 4,167.7

 3,978.6

 125.7

 126.2

 121.3

 119.1

 13.2

 15.2

 11.2

 12.4

 37.8

 0.2

 0.1

 0.1

 0.1

 8.6

 0.1

 9.0

The notional amount of a derivative is generally the quantity of 
the  underlying  instrument  on  which  the  derivative  contract  is 
based and is the reference against which changes in the value of 
the  derivative  are  measured.  Notional  values  in  themselves  are 
generally not a direct indication of the values that are exchanged 
between parties, and are therefore not a direct measure of risk 
or financial exposure but are viewed as an indication of the scale 
of the different types of derivatives entered into by the Group.

On a notional value basis, approximately 56% of OTC interest 
rate  contracts  held  as  of  31  December  2018  (31  December 
2017: 54%) mature within one year, 28% (31 December 2017: 
28%)  within  one  to  five  years  and  16%  (31  December  2017: 
18%)  after  five  years.  Notional  values  of  interest  rate  contracts 
cleared with a clearing house that qualify for IFRS balance sheet 
netting or are legally settled on a daily basis are presented under 
Other notional values and are categorized into maturity buckets 
on  the  basis  of  contractual  maturities  of  the  cleared  underlying 
derivative contracts.

Derivatives transacted for sales and trading purposes

Most  of  the  Group’s  derivative  transactions  relate  to  sales  and 
trading  activities.  Sales  activities  include  the  structuring  and 
marketing of derivative products to customers to enable them to 
take,  transfer,  modify  or  reduce  current  or  expected  risks. 
Trading  activities  include  market-making  to  directly  support  the 
facilitation  and  execution  of  client  activity.  Market-making 
involves  quoting  bid  and  offer  prices  to  other  market 
participants with the intention of generating revenues based on 
spread and volume.

Credit derivatives
UBS  is  an  active  dealer  in  the  fixed  income  market,  including 
credit default swaps (CDS) and related products, with respect to 
a  large  number  of  issuers’  securities.  The  primary  objectives  of 
these  activities  are  ongoing  hedging  of  trading  book  exposures 
and market-making, primarily on behalf of clients.

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Market-making  activity,  which  is  undertaken  within  the 
Investment  Bank,  consists  of  buying  and  selling  single-name 
CDS,  index  CDS,  loan  CDS  and  related  referenced  cash 
instruments  to  facilitate  client  trading  activity.  UBS  also  actively 
utilizes  CDS  to  economically  hedge  specific  counterparty  credit 
risks  in  its  accrual  and  traded  loan  portfolios  (including  off-
balance  sheet  loan  commitments)  with  the  aim  of  reducing 
concentrations in individual names, sectors or specific portfolios.

In  addition,  UBS  actively  utilizes  CDS  to  economically  hedge 
specific counterparty credit risks in its OTC derivative portfolios, 
including  financial  instruments  that  are  designated  at  fair  value 
through profit or loss.

The  tables  below  provide  more 

information  on  credit 
protection bought and sold, including replacement and notional 
value information by instrument type and counterparty type. The 
value  of  protection  bought  and  sold  is  not,  in  isolation,  a 
measure  of  UBS’s  credit  risk.  Counterparty  relationships  are 
viewed  in  terms  of  the  total  outstanding  credit  risk,  which 
relates  to  other  instruments  in  addition  to  CDS,  and  in 
connection with collateral arrangements in place. On a notional 
value basis, approximately 14% of credit protection bought and 
sold  as  of  31  December  2018  matures  within  one  year  (31 
December  2017:  23%),  approximately  74%  within  one  to  five 
years  (31  December  2017:  65%)  and  approximately  12%  after 
five years (31 December 2017: 12%).

Credit derivatives by type of instrument

USD billion

Single-name credit default swaps

Multi-name index-linked credit default swaps

Multi-name other credit default swaps

Total rate of return swaps

Options and warrants

Total 31 December 2018

of which: credit derivatives related to economic hedges

of which: credit derivatives related to market-making

USD billion

Single-name credit default swaps

Multi-name index-linked credit default swaps

Multi-name other credit default swaps

Total rate of return swaps

Options and warrants

Total 31 December 2017

of which: credit derivatives related to economic hedges

of which: credit derivatives related to market-making

Protection bought

Protection sold

PRV

 0.6

 0.3

 0.0

 0.2

 0.0

 1.1

 0.9

 0.2

PRV

 0.6

 0.2

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.8

 0.8

 0.0

NRV

Notional values

 0.6

 0.3

 0.0

 0.7

 0.0

 1.6

 1.3

 0.4

 43.3

 29.1

 0.1

 4.7

 4.1

 81.3

 59.2

 22.1

Protection bought

NRV

Notional values

 1.2

 1.0

 0.0

 0.8

 0.0

 3.0

 2.5

 0.5

 62.9

 32.6

 0.1

 4.6

 4.4

 104.5

 83.7

 20.9

PRV

 0.5

 0.3

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.8

 0.5

 0.3

PRV

 1.1

 0.9

 0.0

 0.1

 0.0

 2.1

 1.6

 0.5

NRV

Notional values

 1.0

 0.2

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 1.2

 1.1

 0.2

 44.9

 24.4

 0.1

 2.0

 0.1

 71.4

 48.9

 22.6

Protection sold

NRV

Notional values

 0.7

 0.2

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.9

 0.9

 0.0

 57.1

 32.8

 0.0

 1.7

 0.1

 91.7

 72.3

 19.4

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Credit derivatives by counterparty

USD billion
Broker-dealers
Banks
Central clearing counterparties
Other
Total 31 December 2018

USD billion

Broker-dealers

Banks

Central clearing counterparties

Other

Total 31 December 2017

Protection bought

Protection sold

PRV
 0.2
 0.4
 0.2
 0.3
 1.1

PRV

 0.2

 0.3

 0.1

 0.3

 0.8

NRV
 0.1
 0.4
 0.4
 0.7
 1.6

Notional values
 13.0
 29.2
 31.9
 7.2
 81.3

Protection bought

NRV

Notional values

 0.2

 0.8

 1.1

 0.9

 3.0

 16.6

 38.0

 42.5

 7.4

 104.5

PRV
 0.1
 0.3
 0.4
 0.0
 0.8

PRV

 0.2

 0.6

 1.0

 0.3

 2.1

NRV
 0.2
 0.5
 0.3
 0.3
 1.2

Notional values
 11.5
 25.6
 30.8
 3.5
 71.4

Protection sold

NRV

Notional values

 0.1

 0.4

 0.1

 0.2

 0.9

 12.6

 32.4

 41.6

 5.0

 91.7

UBS’s  CDS  trades  are  documented  using  industry  standard 
forms  of  documentation  or  equivalent  terms  documented  in  a 
bespoke agreement. The agreements that govern CDS generally 
do  not  contain  recourse  provisions  that  would  enable  UBS  to 
recover from third parties any amounts paid out by UBS.

The types of credit events that would require UBS to perform 
under  a  CDS  contract  are  subject  to  agreement  between  the 
parties  at  the  time  of  the  transaction.  However,  nearly  all 
transactions  are  traded  with  reference  to  credit  events  that  are 
applicable  under  certain  market  conventions  based  on  the  type 
of  reference  entity  to  which  the  transaction  relates.  Applicable 
include 
credit  events  according 
bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration 
and repudiation / moratorium.

to  market  conventions 

Contingent collateral features of derivative liabilities

Certain  derivative  instruments  contain  contingent  collateral  or 
termination  features  triggered  upon  a  downgrade  of  the 
published  credit  ratings  of  the  Group  in  the  normal  course  of 
business. Based on UBS’s credit ratings as of 31 December 2018, 
USD 0.0  billion,  USD 0.3 billion  and  USD 1.0  billion  would  have 
been  required  for  contractual  obligations  related  to  OTC 
derivatives  in  the  event  of  a  one-notch,  two-notch  and  three-
notch  reduction  in  long-term  credit  ratings,  respectively.  In 
evaluating UBS’s liquidity requirements, UBS considers additional 
collateral or termination payments that would be required in the 
event  of  a  reduction  in  UBS’s  long-term  credit  ratings,  and  a 
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Note 12  Financial assets and liabilities at fair value held for trading

USD million
Financial assets at fair value held for trading1

Government bills / bonds

Corporate and municipal bonds

Loans

Investment fund units

Asset-backed securities

Equity instruments

Financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts2

Total financial assets at fair value held for trading

Financial liabilities at fair value held for trading1

Government bills / bonds

Corporate and municipal bonds

Investment fund units

Equity instruments

Other

Total financial liabilities at fair value held for trading

31.12.18

31.12.17

 11,161

 6,768

 3,566

 9,716

 392

 72,768

 104,370

 2,839

 3,530

 689

 21,886

 0

 28,943

 13,186

 8,785

 3,946

 9,881

 377

 81,623

 11,609

 129,407

 5,549

 3,629

 841

 21,230

 2

 31,251

1 Refer to Note 24c for more information on product type and fair value hierarchy categorization.    2 Financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts were reclassified from Financial assets at fair value held for 
trading to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.   

Note 13  Financial assets at fair value not held for trading

USD million
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading1

Government bills / bonds

Corporate and municipal bonds
Financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts2

Loans
Securities financing transactions3
Auction rate securities4

Investment fund units
Equity instruments5

31.12.18

31.12.17

 22,493

 17,236

 21,446

 8,132

 9,937

 1,664

 710

 702

 26,633

 22,022

 10,405

 298

 597

Other
Total financial assets at fair value not held for trading
1 Refer to Note 24c for more information on product type and fair value hierarchy categorization.    2 Financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts were reclassified from Financial assets at fair value held for 
trading to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.     3 Certain reverse repurchase agreements were reclassified from 
amortized cost to fair value through profit or loss upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.     4 Auction rate securities have been reclassified from amortized cost to fair 
value through profit or loss upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.     5 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018, equity instruments that were formerly classified as 
available for sale under IAS 39 were reclassified to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading. Refer to Note 1c for more information.    

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 82,690

 501
 60,457

Note 14  Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

USD million

31.12.18

31.12.17

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income1
Debt instruments
Government and government agencies

of which: USA

 7,181
 6,739
Banks
 307
Corporates and other
 842
Total debt instruments
 8,330
Equity instruments2
 560
Total financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
 8,889
Unrealized gains – before tax
 221
Unrealized (losses) – before tax
 (108)
Net unrealized gains / (losses) – before tax
 114
 6
Net unrealized gains / (losses) – after tax
1 Refer to Note 24c for more information on product type and fair value hierarchy categorization. Refer also to Note 10 and Note 23 for more information on expected credit loss measurement.     2 Comparative-
period information includes equity instruments that were formerly classified as available for sale under IAS 39 and have been reclassified to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading upon adoption of IFRS 9 
on 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.

 6,463
 6,101
 149
 54
 6,667

 6,667
 4
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At historical cost less accumulated depreciation

USD million
Historical cost
Balance at the beginning of the year
Additions1
Disposals / write-offs2
Reclassifications
Foreign currency translation
Balance at the end of the year
Accumulated depreciation
Balance at the beginning of the year
Depreciation
Impairment3
Disposals / write-offs2
Reclassifications
Foreign currency translation
Balance at the end of the year

Own-used 
properties

Leasehold 
improvements

IT hardware and 
communications 
equipment

Internally 
generated 
software

Purchased 
software

Other 
machines 
and 
equipment

Projects 
in progress

2018

2017

 7,923
 21
 (17)
 (174)
 (74)
 7,679

 4,528
 159
 0
 (16)
 (129)
 (42)
 4,500

 3,375
 20
 (386)
 152
 (40)
 3,122

 2,069
 198
 2
 (380)
 4
 (21)
 1,873

 1,615
 182
 (213)
 8
 (25)
 1,568

 1,131
 172
 3
 (213)
 0
 (18)
 1,077

 4,266
 1
 (108)
 1,054
 (41)
 5,173

 1,854
 498
 66
 (108)
 0
 (18)
 2,291

 432
 50
 (15)
 12
 (9)
 469

 272
 61
 4
 (15)
 0
 (7)
 316

 861
 21
 (111)
 36
 (8)
 799

 610
 65
 0
 (108)
 0
 (6)
 561

 1,050
 1,406
 0
 (1,283)
 (16)
 1,157

 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0

 19,522
 1,702
 (849)
 (195)7 
 (213)
 19,966

 10,465
 1,153
 75
 (840)
 (124)7 
 (111)
 10,619

 17,842
 1,638
 (634)
 (47)
 724
 19,522

 9,656
 1,035
 18
 (626)
 (5)
 387
 10,465

Net book value
Net book value at the beginning of the year
Net book value at the end of the year4,5
1 Includes USD 7 million additional assets related to acquisition of businesses in 2018.     2 Includes write-offs of fully depreciated assets.     3 Impairment charges recorded in 2018 relate to assets for which the 
recoverable amount was determined based on value-in-use. Recoverable amounts for these impaired assets were not material as of 31 December 2018.     4 As of 31 December 2018, contractual commitments to 
purchase property in the future amounted to approximately USD 0.3 billion (31 December 2017: approximately USD 0.3 billion).     5 Includes USD 26 million related to leased assets, mainly Own-used properties.  
6 Consists of USD 803 million related to Internally generated software, USD 295 million related to Own-used properties and USD 59 million related to Leasehold improvements.     7 Reflects reclassifications to 
Properties held for sale (USD 70 million on a net basis) of properties sold in 2018.

 1,050
 1,1576 

 2,412
 2,882

 1,306
 1,249

 3,394
 3,179

 9,057
 9,348

 8,186
 9,057

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 238

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Note 16  Goodwill and intangible assets

Introduction

UBS  performs  an  impairment  test  on  its  goodwill  assets  on  an 
annual basis or when indicators of impairment exist. 

For  annual  tests  prior  to  2018,  UBS  considered  the 
segments, as they were reported in Note 2a, as separate cash-
generating  units,  as  that  was  the 
level  at  which  the 
performance  of  investments  (and  the  related  goodwill)  was 
reviewed  and  assessed  by  management.  Following 
the 
integration  in  2018  of  the  Wealth  Management  and  Wealth 
Management  Americas  business  divisions  into  the  single 
segment  Global  Wealth  Management,  UBS 
reportable 
continued  to  separately  monitor  the  goodwill  previously 
allocated 
former  business  divisions.  As  a 
consequence, for the purposes of goodwill impairment testing, 
the  former  Wealth  Management  and  Wealth  Management 
Americas business divisions are considered to be two separate 
cash-generating  units,  referred  to  in  this  Note  as  Global 
Wealth  Management  Americas1 
and  Global  Wealth 
Management  ex  Americas.  The  remaining  goodwill  balances 
continued to be tested at the level of Asset Management and 
the  Investment  Bank,  respectively,  consistent  with  the  2017 
annual test.

two 

the 

to 

The  impairment  test  is  performed  for  each  cash-generating 
unit to which goodwill is allocated by comparing the recoverable 
amount, based on its value-in-use, with the carrying amount of 
the  respective  cash-generating  unit.  An  impairment  charge  is 
recognized  if  the  carrying  amount  exceeds  the  recoverable 
amount. As of 31 December 2018, total goodwill recognized on 
the balance sheet was USD 6.4 billion, of which USD 3.7 billion 
was  carried  by  the  Global  Wealth  Management  Americas  cash-
generating  unit,  USD 1.2  billion  was  carried  by  the  Global 
Wealth Management ex Americas cash-generating unit, USD 1.4 
billion  was  carried  by  Asset  Management  and  USD 0.1  billion 
was  carried  by  the  Investment  Bank.  Based  on  the  impairment 
testing  methodology  described  below,  UBS  concluded  that  the 
goodwill  balances  as  of  31  December  2018  allocated  to  these 
cash-generating units are not impaired.

Methodology for goodwill impairment testing

The  recoverable  amounts  are  determined  using  a  discounted 
cash  flow  model,  which  has  been  adapted  to  use  inputs  that 
consider  features  of  the  banking  business  and  its  regulatory 
environment. The recoverable amount of a cash-generating unit 
is  the  sum  of  the  discounted  earnings  attributable  to 

shareholders from the first three forecast years and the terminal 
value,  adjusted  for  the  effect  of  the  capital  assumed  to  be 
needed over the next three years and to support growth beyond 
this period. The terminal value, which covers all periods beyond 
the third year, is calculated on the basis of the forecast of third-
year profit, the discount rate and the long-term growth rate, as 
well as the implied perpetual capital growth.

is 
The  carrying  amount  for  each  cash-generating  unit 
determined  by  reference  to  the  Group’s  equity  attribution 
framework.  Within  this  framework,  which  is  described  in  the 
“Capital  management”  section  of  this  report,  we  attribute 
equity  to  the  businesses  on  the  basis  of  their  risk-weighted 
assets  and  leverage  ratio  denominator,  their  goodwill  and 
intangible assets as well as equity directly associated with activity 
that Corporate Center – Group Asset and Liability Management 
manages  centrally  on  behalf  of  the  business  divisions.  The 
framework  is  primarily  used  for  purposes  of  measuring  the 
performance  of 
certain 
the  businesses  and 
management  assumptions.  Attributed  equity  equals  the  capital 
that a cash-generating unit requires to conduct its business and 
is  currently  considered  a  reasonable  approximation  of  the 
carrying value of the cash-generating units. The attributed equity 
methodology is aligned with the business planning process, the 
inputs  from  which  are  used  in  calculating  the  recoverable 
amounts of the respective cash-generating unit. 

includes 

→ Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for 

more information on the equity attribution framework

Assumptions

linked  to  external  market 

Valuation  parameters  used  within  the  Group’s  impairment  test 
model  are 
information,  where 
applicable.  The  model  used  to  determine  the  recoverable 
amount  is  most  sensitive  to  changes  in  the  forecast  earnings 
available to shareholders in years one to three, to changes in the 
discount rates and to changes in the long-term growth rate. The 
applied  long-term  growth  rate  is  based  on  long-term  economic 
growth rates for different regions worldwide. Earnings available 
to  shareholders  are  estimated  on  the  basis  of  forecast  results, 
which  are  part  of  the  business  plan  approved  by  the  Board  of 
Directors.

The discount rates are determined by applying a capital asset 
pricing  model-based  approach,  as  well  as  considering 
quantitative  and  qualitative  inputs  from  both  internal  and 
external analysts and the view of management.

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Following the change of the Group’s presentation currency to 
US dollars, UBS has refined its assumptions on long-term growth 
rates  and  discount  rates.  The  discount  rates  now  take  into 
account  regional  differences  in  risk-free  rates,  at  the  level  of 
individual cash-generating units. Consistently, long-term growth 
rates are determined based on nominal or real GDP growth rate 
forecasts,  depending  on  region.  The  change  to  nominal  GDP 
forecasts  for  some  regions  results  in  higher  long-term  growth 
rates  and  thus  higher  recoverable  amounts  for  all  cash-
generating units. The change did not affect the outcome of the 
impairment test.

Key assumptions used to determine the recoverable amounts 
of  each  cash-generating  unit  are  tested  for  sensitivity  by 
applying  a  reasonably  possible  change  to  those  assumptions. 
Forecast  earnings  available  to  shareholders  were  changed  by 
20%,  the  discount  rates  were  changed  by  1.5  percentage 
points  and  the  long-term  growth  rates  were  changed  by  0.75 
percentage  points.  Under  all  scenarios,  reasonably  possible 
changes in key assumptions did not result in an impairment of 
goodwill  or  intangible  assets  that  would  be  material  to  the 

consolidated  financial  statements  or  to  the  reported  financial 
performance  of  any  of  the  business  divisions.  As  of  31 
December  2018,  the  Investment  Bank’s  recoverable  amount 
exceeded  its  carrying  amount  by  USD 2.5  billion.  A  reasonably 
possible  change  in  the  forecast  earnings  or  the  discount  rate 
used  in  the  calculation  of  the  Investment  Bank’s  recoverable 
amount  would  cause  its  carrying  amount  to  exceed  the 
recoverable amount. More specifically, if forecast earnings used 
in the calculation of the Investment Bank’s recoverable amount 
were  reduced  by  approximately  12%  or  the  discount  rate 
increased by 1.4 percentage points, then the Investment Bank’s 
recoverable amount would be equal to its carrying amount.

If  the  estimated  earnings  and  other  assumptions  in  future 
periods deviate from the current outlook, the value of goodwill 
may  become  impaired  in  the  future,  giving  rise  to  losses  in  the 
income  statement.  Recognition  of  any  impairment  of  goodwill 
would reduce IFRS equity and net profit. It would not affect cash 
flows  and,  as  goodwill  is  required  to  be  deducted  from  capital 
under  the  Basel  III  capital  framework,  no  effect  would  be 
expected on the Group’s capital ratios.

Discount and growth rates

In %
Global Wealth Management Americas
Global Wealth Management ex Americas
Asset Management
Investment Bank

Discount rates

Growth rates

31.12.18
 9.5
 8.5
 9.0
 11.0

31.12.17
 9.0
 9.0
 9.0
 11.0

31.12.18
 3.2
 3.0
 2.7
 3.5

31.12.17
 2.4
 1.7
 2.4
 2.4

Goodwill

Intangible assets

Customer
relationships,
contractual
rights and other

 760

Total

Total

Infrastructure1

2017

2018

 6,342
 161
 (40)

USD million
Historical cost
Balance at the beginning of the year
Additions
Disposals
Write-offs
Foreign currency translation
Balance at the end of the year
Accumulated amortization and impairment
Balance at the beginning of the year
Amortization
Impairment2
Disposals
Write-offs
Foreign currency translation
Balance at the end of the year
Net book value at the end of the year
1 Consists of the branch network intangible asset recognized in connection with the acquisition of PaineWebber Group, Inc.     2 Impairment charges recorded in 2018 and 2017 relate to assets for which the 
recoverable amount was determined based on value-in-use (recoverable amount of the impaired assets: USD 18 million for 2018 and USD 0 million for 2017).

 1,325
 62
 4
 (1)
 (7)
 (12)
 1,371
 6,647

 1,245
 71
 0
 (16)
 0
 26
 1,325
 6,563

 1,325
 62
 4
 (1)
 (7)
 (12)
 1,371
 254

 1,546
 109
 (5)
 (7)
 (17)
 1,625

 7,888
 270
 (45)
 (7)
 (88)
 8,018

 7,687
 105
 (63)
 0
 160
 7,888

 672
 24
 4
 (1)
 (7)
 (12)
 679
 186

 786
 109
 (5)
 (7)
 (17)
 865

 (71)
 6,392

 691
 68

 653
 38

 6,392

 760

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The table below presents goodwill and intangible assets by cash-generating unit for the year ended 31 December 2018.

USD million
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the year
Additions
Disposals
Foreign currency translation
Balance at the end of the year

Intangible assets
Balance at the beginning of the year
Additions / transfers
Disposals
Amortization
Impairment
Foreign currency translation
Balance at the end of the year

Global Wealth 
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Americas

Global Wealth 
Management
ex Americas

Investment 
Bank

Asset 
Management

Corporate Center 
– Services

 3,742

 (13)
 (8)
 3,721

 164
 22
 0
 (44)
 0
 (4)
 138

 1,148
 79

 (21)
 1,206

 25
 86

 (6)
 0
 0
 104

 35
 82
 0
 (5)
 112

 29

 (4)
 (10)
 (3)
 (1)
 11

 1,418
 0
 (27)
 (37)
 1,354

 1

 0
 (1)
 0
 0
 0

 2
 1

 (2)

 0
 1

The table below presents estimated aggregated amortization expenses for intangible assets.

USD million

Estimated, aggregated amortization expenses for:

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Thereafter

Not amortized due to indefinite useful life

Total

404 

Total

 6,342
 161
 (40)
 (71)
 6,392

 221
 109
 (4)
 (62)
 (4)
 (5)
 254

Intangible assets

 65

 52

 21

 21

 18

 76

 2

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Note 17  Other assets 

a) Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

USD million
Prime brokerage receivables1

Debt securities

of which: government bills / bonds 

Loans to financial advisors2

Fee- and commission-related receivables

Finance lease receivables 

Settlement and clearing accounts 

Accrued interest income

Other

Total other financial assets measured at amortized cost

31.12.18

 13,562

 8,778

 3,291

 1,643

 1,091

 1,050

 694

 1,233

 22,563

31.12.17

 19,573

 9,403

 6,632

 3,199

 1,826

 1,086

 735

 592

 1,401

 37,815

1 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018, prime brokerage receivables and payables were reclassified from amortized cost to fair value through profit or loss. Brokerage receivables and payables are now 
presented separately on the balance sheet. Refer to Note 1c for more information.    2 Related to financial advisors in the US and Canada.

b) Other non-financial assets

USD million

Precious metals and other physical commodities 

Bail deposit1

Prepaid expenses

VAT and other tax receivables

Properties and other non-current assets held for sale

Other  

Total other non-financial assets

1 Refer to item 1 in Note 21b for more information. 

31.12.18

31.12.17

 4,298

 1,312

 990

 334

 82

 395

 4,681

 1,371

 1,039

 368

 98

 273

 7,410

 7,830

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Note 18  Amounts due to banks and customer deposits

USD million

Amounts due to banks 

Customer deposits

of which: demand deposits

of which: retail savings / deposits

of which: time deposits

of which: fiduciary deposits

Total amounts due to banks and customer deposits

Note 19  Debt issued designated at fair value

USD million
Issued debt instruments
Equity-linked1

Rates-linked

Credit-linked

Fixed-rate

Other
Total debt issued designated at fair value

of which: issued by UBS AG with original maturity greater than one year 2

31.12.18

 10,962

 419,838

 181,869

 165,790

 53,624

 18,556

31.12.17

 7,728

 419,577

 193,457

 166,013

 48,617

 11,490

 430,801

 427,305

31.12.18

31.12.17

 34,392

 12,073

 3,282

 5,099

 2,185
 57,031

 40,289

 35,046

 5,961

 3,013

 4,022

 2,740
 50,782

 38,230

of which: life-to-date own credit (gain) / loss

 163
1 Includes investment fund unit-linked instruments issued.     2 Issued by the legal entity UBS AG. Based on original contractual maturity without considering any early redemption features. More than 99% of the 
balance as of 31 December 2018 was unsecured (31 December 2017: more than 99% of the balance was unsecured).

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As  of  31  December  2018  and  31  December  2017,  the 
contractual  redemption  amount  at  maturity  of  debt  issued 
designated at fair value through profit or loss was not materially 
different from the carrying value.

The  table  below  shows  the  residual  contractual  maturity  of 
the  carrying  value  of  debt  issued  designated  at  fair  value,  split 
between  fixed-rate  and  floating-rate  instruments  based  on  the 
contractual  terms,  and  does  not  consider  any  early  redemption 
features. Interest rate ranges for future interest payments related 

to debt issued designated at fair value have not been included in 
the table below as a majority of the debt instruments issued are 
structured products, and therefore the future interest payments 
are  highly  dependent  upon  the  embedded  derivative  and 
prevailing  market  conditions  at  the  point  in  time  that  each 
interest payment is made.

→ Refer to Note 27 for maturity information on an undiscounted 

cash flow basis

Contractual maturity of carrying value

USD million
UBS AG1

Non-subordinated debt

Fixed-rate

Floating-rate

Subtotal

Other subsidiaries2

Non-subordinated debt

Fixed-rate

Floating-rate

Subtotal

Total 

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024–2028

Thereafter

Total 
31.12.18

Total 
31.12.17

 3,904

 19,921

 23,825

 1,509

 4,669

 6,178

 805

 13

 818

 25

 119

 145

 24,643

 6,322

 1,178

 3,947

 5,126

 66

 83

 149

 5,275

 447

 1,610

 2,057

 274

 2,758

 3,031

 7

 6

 13

 0

 26

 26

 802

 5,544

 6,346

 321

 0

 321

 3,694

 5,113

 8,807

 11,807

 43,562

 55,370

 9,664

 39,063

 48,728

 6

 183

 189

 1,230

 431

 1,662

 1,437

 617

 2,054

 2,070

 3,058

 6,668

 8,996

 57,031

 50,782

1 Comprises instruments issued by the legal entity UBS AG.    2 Comprises instruments issued by subsidiaries of UBS AG.

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Note 20  Debt issued measured at amortized cost

USD million

Certificates of deposit

Commercial paper

Other short-term debt
Short-term debt1

Senior unsecured debt that contributes to total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC)

Senior unsecured debt other than TLAC

of which: issued by UBS AG with original maturity greater than one year2

Covered bonds

Subordinated debt

of which: high-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital instruments

of which: low-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital instruments

of which: low-trigger loss-absorbing tier 2 capital instruments

of which: non-Basel III-compliant tier 2 capital instruments

Debt issued through the Swiss central mortgage institutions

Other long-term debt

of which: issued by UBS AG with original maturity greater than one year2

Long-term debt3

31.12.18

31.12.17

 7,980

 27,514

 3,531

 39,025

 29,988

 33,018

 32,133

 3,947

 17,665

 7,785

 2,369

 6,808

 703

 8,569

 58

 52

 24,447

 24,140

 3,683

 52,270

 27,937

 33,102

 33,090

 4,218

 16,983

 5,321

 2,445

 8,500

 718

 8,561

 89

 68

 93,246

 90,890

Total debt issued measured at amortized cost4
1 Debt with an original maturity of less than one year.     2 Issued by the legal entity UBS AG. Based on original contractual maturity without considering any early redemption features. As of 31 December 2018, 
100% of the balance  was unsecured (31 December 2017: 100% of the balance was unsecured).     3 Debt with original maturity greater than or equal to one year. The classification of debt issued into short-term 
and long-term does not consider any early redemption features.    4 Net of bifurcated embedded derivatives, the fair value of which was not material for the periods presented.

 132,271

 143,160

The Group uses interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives to 
manage  the  risks  inherent  in  certain  debt  instruments  held  at 
amortized  cost.  In  certain  cases,  the  Group  applies  hedge 
accounting for interest rate risk as discussed in Note 1a item 3j 
and Note 28. As a result of applying hedge accounting, the life-

to-date  adjustment  to  the  carrying  value  of  debt  issued  was  a 
decrease  of  USD 298  million  as  of  31  December  2018  and  an 
increase  of  USD 35  million  as  of  31  December  2017,  reflecting 
changes in fair value due to interest rate movements.

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Note 20  Debt issued measured at amortized cost (continued)

Subordinated  debt  consists  of  unsecured  debt  obligations 
that  are  contractually  subordinated  in  right  of  payment  to  all 
other  present  and  future  non-subordinated  obligations  of  the 
respective 
the  subordinated  debt 
instruments  outstanding  as  of  31  December  2018  pay  a  fixed 
rate of interest.

issuing  entity.  All  of 

The  table  below  shows  the  residual  contractual  maturity  of 
the  carrying  value  of  debt  issued,  split  between  fixed-rate  and 
floating-rate  based  on  the  contractual  terms,  and  does  not 
consider any early redemption features. The effects from interest 
rate  swaps,  which  are  used  to  hedge  various  fixed-rate  debt 
issuances  by  changing  the  repricing  characteristics  into  those 
similar to floating-rate debt, are also not considered in the table 
below.

→ Refer to Note 27 for maturity information on an undiscounted 

cash flow basis

Contractual maturity of carrying value

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024–2028

Thereafter

Total 
31.12.18

Total 
31.12.17

USD million
UBS Group AG1

Subordinated debt

Fixed-rate

Subtotal

UBS AG2

Non-subordinated debt

Fixed-rate

Floating-rate

Subordinated debt

Fixed-rate

Subtotal

Other subsidiaries3

Non-subordinated debt

Fixed-rate

Floating-rate

Subordinated debt

Fixed-rate

Subtotal

Total 

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 21,287

 25,450

 9,397

 6,482

 4,078

 1,964

 0

 0

 0

 46,737

 15,879

 6,042

 765

 0

 0

 765

 47,502

 2,200

 300

 0

 2,500

 18,379

 2,955

 998

 0

 3,953

 9,994

 2,726

 0

 1,945

 4,671

 4,512

 2,506

 0

 7,017

 11,688

 1,635

 369

 0

 2,005

 4,882

 2,128

 0

 7,011

 9,015

 0

 0

 0

 5,566

 5,566

 17,569

 0

 0

 17,569

 23,135

 0

 0

 7,7664

 7,766

 985

 770

 0

 1,755

 40,108

 35,035

 7,511

 82,654

 646

 0

 33,529

 5,933

 57,566

 31,930

 9,217

 98,714

 30,561

 6,120

 0

 36,681

 10,154

 10,801

 12,556

 10,1544

 49,616

 132,271

 143,160

1 Comprises debt issued by the legal entity UBS Group AG.     2 Comprises debt issued by the legal entity UBS AG.     3 Comprises debt issued by other direct subsidiaries of UBS Group AG and by subsidiaries 
of UBS AG.    4 Originally issued by UBS Group AG, which was replaced by UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) AG as issuer on 25 May 2018.

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Note 21  Provisions and contingent liabilities

a) Provisions

The table below presents an overview of total provisions recognized under both IAS 37 and IFRS 9.
USD million
Provisions recognized under IAS 37
Provisions for off-balance sheet financial instruments1
Provisions for other credit lines1
Total provisions
1 Provisions recognized in 2018 relate to exposures in the scope of the expected credit loss requirements of IFRS 9. Refer to Notes 1c, 10 and 23 for more information. 2017 provisions for off-balance sheet financial 
instruments relate to loss provisions recognized under IAS 37.

31.12.18
 3,377
 79
 37
 3,494

31.12.17
 3,180
 34
 0
 3,214

The following table presents additional information for provisions recognized under IAS 37.

USD million
Balance at the beginning of the year
Additions from acquired companies
Increase in provisions recognized in the income statement
Release of provisions recognized in the income statement
Provisions used in conformity with designated purpose
Capitalized reinstatement costs
Foreign currency translation / unwind of discount
Balance at the end of the year
1  Comprises  provisions  for  losses  resulting  from  security  risks  and  transaction  processing  risks.     2  Comprises  provisions  for  losses  resulting  from  legal,  liability  and  compliance  risks.     3  Primarily  consists  of 
personnel-related restructuring provisions of USD 50 million as of 31 December 2018 (31 December 2017: USD 85 million) and provisions for onerous lease contracts of USD 170 million as of 31 December 2018 
(31 December 2017: USD 241 million).     4 Consists of reinstatement costs for leasehold improvements of USD 89 million as of 31 December 2018 (31 December 2017: USD 95 million) and provisions for onerous 
lease contracts of USD 42 million as of 31 December 2018 (31 December 2017: USD 42 million).    5 Includes provisions for sabbatical and anniversary awards.

Total 2017
 4,048
 7
 1,004
 (347)
 (1,632)
 8
 94
 3,180

Total 2018
 3,180
 2
 1,155
 (311)
 (628)
 1
 (21)
 3,377

Other
 91
 0
 35
 (14)
 (33)
 0
 (1)
 78

Real 
estate
 137
 2
 4
 (1)
 (10)
 1
 (1)
 1314 

Employee 
benefits5
 70
 0
 10
 (7)
 0
 0
 (2)
 70

Operational 
risks1
 44
 0
 27
 (5)
 (20)
 0
 0
 46

Restruc-
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 331
 0
 174
 (65)
 (214)
 0
 (1)
 2243 

Litigation, 
regulatory 
and similar 
matters2
 2,508
 0
 905
 (220)
 (350)
 0
 (16)
 2,827

lease 
Restructuring  provisions  primarily  relate  to  onerous 
contracts  and  severance  payments.  The  use  of  onerous  lease 
provisions  is  driven  by  the  maturities  of  the  underlying  lease 
contracts.  Severance-related  provisions  are  used  within  a  short 
time period, usually within six months, but potential changes in 
amount  may  be  triggered  when  natural  staff  attrition  reduces 

the number of people affected by a restructuring and therefore 
the estimated costs.

Information on provisions and contingent liabilities in respect 
of litigation, regulatory and similar matters, as a class, is included 
in  Note  21b.  There  are  no  material  contingent  liabilities 
associated with the other classes of provisions.

b) Litigation, regulatory and similar matters

The  Group  operates  in  a  legal  and  regulatory  environment  that 
exposes  it  to  significant  litigation  and  similar  risks  arising  from 
disputes and regulatory proceedings. As a result, UBS (which for 
purposes of this Note may refer to UBS Group AG and / or one 
or  more  of  its  subsidiaries,  as  applicable)  is  involved  in  various 
disputes  and  legal  proceedings,  including  litigation,  arbitration, 
and regulatory and criminal investigations.

Such  matters  are  subject  to  many  uncertainties,  and  the 
outcome  and  the  timing  of  resolution  are  often  difficult  to 
predict, particularly in the earlier stages of a case. There are also 
situations  where  the  Group  may  enter  into  a  settlement 
agreement.  This  may  occur  in  order  to  avoid  the  expense, 
implications  of 
management  distraction  or 
continuing to contest liability, even for those matters for which 
the  Group  believes  it  should  be  exonerated.  The  uncertainties 
inherent in all such matters affect the amount and timing of any 
potential  outflows  for  both  matters  with  respect  to  which 
provisions have been established and other contingent liabilities. 
The Group makes provisions for such matters brought against it 
when, in the opinion of management after seeking legal advice, 
it  is  more  likely  than  not  that  the  Group  has  a  present  legal  or 

reputational 

constructive  obligation  as  a  result  of  past  events,  it  is  probable 
that  an  outflow  of  resources  will  be  required,  and  the  amount 
can  be  reliably  estimated.  Where  these  factors  are  otherwise 
satisfied, a provision may be established for claims that have not 
yet  been  asserted  against  the  Group,  but  are  nevertheless 
expected  to  be,  based  on  the  Group’s  experience  with  similar 
asserted  claims.  If  any  of  those  conditions  is  not  met,  such 
matters  result  in  contingent  liabilities.  If  the  amount  of  an 
obligation  cannot  be  reliably  estimated,  a  liability  exists  that  is 
not  recognized  even  if  an  outflow  of  resources  is  probable. 
Accordingly,  no  provision  is  established  even  if  the  potential 
outflow  of  resources  with  respect  to  such  matters  could  be 
significant.  Developments  relating  to  a  matter  that  occur  after 
the  relevant  reporting  period,  but  prior  to  the  issuance  of 
financial statements, which affect management’s assessment of 
the  provision  for  such  matter  (because,  for  example,  the 
developments provide evidence of conditions that existed at the 
end  of  the  reporting  period),  are  adjusting  events  after  the 
reporting  period  under  IAS  10  and  must  be  recognized  in  the 
financial statements for the reporting period. 

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Specific litigation, regulatory and other matters are described 
below, including all such matters that management considers to 
be  material  and  others  that  management  believes  to  be  of 
significance  due  to  potential  financial,  reputational  and  other 
effects.  The  amount  of  damages  claimed,  the  size  of  a 
transaction or other information is provided where available and 
appropriate in order to assist users in considering the magnitude 
of potential exposures.

to  confidentiality  obligations 

In  the  case  of  certain  matters  below,  we  state  that  we  have 
established a provision, and for the other matters, we make no 
such  statement.  When  we  make  this  statement  and  we  expect 
disclosure of the amount of a provision to prejudice seriously our 
position with other parties in the matter because it would reveal 
what  UBS  believes  to  be  the  probable  and  reliably  estimable 
outflow, we do not disclose that amount. In some cases we are 
that  preclude  such 
subject 
disclosure.  With  respect  to  the  matters  for  which  we  do  not 
state  whether  we  have  established  a  provision,  either  (a)  we 
have  not  established  a  provision,  in  which  case  the  matter  is 
treated as a contingent liability under the applicable accounting 
standard;  or  (b)  we  have  established  a  provision  but  expect 
disclosure  of  that  fact  to  prejudice  seriously  our  position  with 
other parties in the matter because it would reveal the fact that 
UBS believes an outflow of resources to be probable and reliably 
estimable.

With  respect  to  certain  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar 
matters for which we have established provisions, we are able to 
estimate  the  expected  timing  of  outflows.  However,  the 
aggregate  amount  of  the  expected  outflows  for  those  matters 
for which we are able to estimate expected timing is immaterial 
relative  to  our  current  and  expected  levels  of  liquidity  over  the 
relevant time periods.

and proceedings that involve unique fact patterns or novel legal 
theories, that have not yet been initiated or are at early stages of 
adjudication,  or  as  to  which  alleged  damages  have  not  been 
quantified  by  the  claimants.  Although  we  therefore  cannot 
provide a numerical estimate of the future losses that could arise 
from  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar  matters,  we  believe  that 
the  aggregate  amount  of  possible  future  losses  from  this  class 
that  are  more  than  remote  substantially  exceeds  the  level  of 
current provisions. 

Litigation,  regulatory  and  similar  matters  may  also  result  in 
non-monetary  penalties  and  consequences.  For  example,  the 
non-prosecution  agreement  described  in  item  5  of  this  Note, 
which we entered into with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), 
Criminal  Division,  Fraud  Section 
in  connection  with  our 
submissions  of  benchmark  interest  rates,  including,  among 
Interbank 
others,  the  British  Bankers’  Association  London 
Offered  Rate  (LIBOR),  was  terminated  by  the  DOJ  based  on  its 
determination that we had committed a US crime in relation to 
foreign  exchange  matters.  As  a  consequence,  UBS  AG  pleaded 
guilty  to  one  count  of  wire  fraud  for  conduct  in  the  LIBOR 
matter,  paid  a  fine  and  is  subject  to  probation  through  January 
2020. 

limit,  suspend  or 

A guilty plea to, or conviction of, a crime could have material 
consequences  for  UBS.  Resolution  of  regulatory  proceedings 
may  require  us  to  obtain  waivers  of  regulatory  disqualifications 
to maintain certain operations, may entitle regulatory authorities 
to 
regulatory 
terminate 
authorizations, and may permit financial market utilities to limit, 
suspend or terminate our participation in such utilities. Failure to 
obtain such waivers, or any limitation, suspension or termination 
of licenses, authorizations or participations, could have material 
consequences for UBS.

licenses  and 

The  aggregate  amount  provisioned  for  litigation,  regulatory 
and  similar  matters  as  a  class  is  disclosed  in  the  “Provisions” 
table  in  Note  21a  above.  It  is  not  practicable  to  provide  an 
aggregate  estimate  of  liability  for  our  litigation,  regulatory  and 
similar matters as a class of contingent liabilities. Doing so would 
require  us  to  provide  speculative  legal  assessments  as  to  claims 

The  risk  of  loss  associated  with  litigation,  regulatory  and 
similar  matters  is  a  component  of  operational  risk  for  purposes 
of determining our capital requirements. Information concerning 
our  capital  requirements  and  the  calculation  of  operational  risk 
for  this  purpose  is  included  in  the  “Capital  management” 
section of this report.

Provisions for litigation, regulatory and similar matters by business division and Corporate Center unit1

USD million
Balance at the beginning of the year

Increase in provisions recognized in the income statement

Release of provisions recognized in the income statement

Provisions used in conformity with designated purpose

Foreign currency translation / unwind of discount

Global 
Wealth 
Manage-
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 659

 (33)

 (184)

 (9)

Personal & 
Corporate 
Banking
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Manage-
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Investment 
Bank
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CC –
Services
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CC –
Group ALM
 0

 41

 (1)

 (3)

 (1)

 0

 (1)

 0

 0

 0

 83

 (146)

 (18)

 (3)

 269

 32

 (38)

 (1)

 (2)

 236

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

CC –
Non-core
and Legacy
Portfolio
 1,256

 90

 0

 (143)

 (1)

Total 2018
 2,508

 905

 (220)

 (350)

 (16)

Total 
2017
 3,204

 703

 (214)

 (1,251)

 66

 1,202

 2,827

 2,508

Balance at the end of the year

 1,003

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1 Provisions, if any, for the matters described in this Note are recorded in Global Wealth Management (items 3 and 4), the Investment Bank (item 7) and Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio (item 2). 
Provisions, if any, for the matters described in items 1 and 6 of this Note are allocated between Global Wealth Management and Personal & Corporate Banking, and provisions, if any, for the matters described in 
this Note in item 5 are allocated between the Investment Bank, Corporate Center – Services and Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio. 

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1. Inquiries regarding cross-border wealth management 
businesses 
Tax  and  regulatory  authorities  in  a  number  of  countries  have 
made  inquiries,  served  requests  for  information  or  examined 
employees located in their respective jurisdictions relating to the 
cross-border wealth management services provided by UBS and 
other financial institutions. It is possible that the implementation 
of  automatic  tax  information  exchange  and  other  measures 
relating to cross-border provision of financial services could give 
rise to further inquiries in the future. UBS has received disclosure 
orders  from  the  Swiss  Federal  Tax  Administration  (FTA)  to 
international 
transfer 
administrative assistance in tax matters. The requests concern a 
number  of  UBS  account  numbers  pertaining  to  current  and 
former clients and are based on data from 2006 and 2008. UBS 
the 
has 
administrative  assistance  proceedings  and  their  procedural 
rights, including the right to appeal. The requests are based on 
data  received  from  the  German  authorities,  who  seized  certain 
data  related  to  UBS  clients  booked  in  Switzerland  during  their 
investigations  and  have  apparently  shared  this  data  with  other 
European  countries.  UBS  expects  additional  countries  to  file 
similar requests. 

information  based  on  requests  for 

inform  affected  clients  about 

taken  steps 

to 

The Swiss Federal Administrative Court ruled in 2016 that, in 
the  administrative  assistance  proceedings  related  to  a  French 
bulk request, UBS has the right to appeal all final FTA client data 
disclosure  orders.  On  30  July  2018,  the  Swiss  Federal 
Administrative  Court  granted  UBS’s  appeal  by  holding  the 
French  administrative  assistance  request  inadmissible.  The  FTA 
filed a final appeal with the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.

Since  2013,  UBS  (France)  S.A.,  UBS  AG  and  certain  former 
employees  have  been  under  investigation  in  France  for  alleged 
complicity  in  having  illicitly  solicited  clients  on  French  territory, 
regarding  the  laundering  of  proceeds  of  tax  fraud,  and  of 
banking  and  financial  solicitation  by  unauthorized  persons.  In 
connection  with  this  investigation,  the  investigating  judges 
ordered  UBS  AG  to  provide  bail  (“caution”)  of  EUR  1.1  billion 
and UBS (France) S.A. to post bail of EUR 40 million, which was 
reduced on appeal to EUR 10 million.

in  the  court  of  first 

In  March  2017,  the  investigating  judges  issued  a  trial  order 
(“ordonnance  de  renvoi”)  that  charges  UBS  AG  and  UBS 
(France)  S.A.,  as  well  as  various  former  employees,  with  illicit 
solicitation of clients on French territory and with participation in 
the  laundering  of  the  proceeds  of  tax  fraud.  The  trial  on  these 
charges 
instance  took  place  from 
8 October 2018  until  15  November  2018.  During  the  trial,  the 
prosecutors  and  the  French  State  requested  penalties  and  civil 
monetary  damages  in  connection  with  the  money  laundering 
charges aggregating EUR 5.3 billion. On 20 February 2019, the 
court  announced  a  verdict  finding  UBS  AG  guilty  of  illicitly 
soliciting clients on French territory and laundering the proceeds 
of tax fraud, and UBS France S.A. guilty of aiding and abetting 
unlawful  solicitation  and  laundering  the  proceeds  of  tax  fraud. 

The court imposed fines aggregating EUR 3.7 billion on UBS AG 
and  UBS  France  S.A.  and  awarded  EUR  800  million  of  civil 
damages  to  the  French  state.  UBS  has  appealed  the  decision. 
Under French law, the judgment is suspended while the appeal 
is pending. The Court of Appeal will retry the case de novo as to 
both  the  law  and  the  facts  and  the  fines  and  penalties  can  be 
greater  than  or  less  than  those  imposed  by  the  court  of  first 
instance.  A  subsequent  appeal  to  the  Cour  de  Cassation, 
France’s  highest  court,  is  possible  with  respect  to  questions  of 
law. 

UBS  believes  that  based  on  both  the  law  and  the  facts  the 
judgment of the court of first instance should be reversed. UBS 
believes it followed its obligations under Swiss and French law as 
well  as  the  European  Savings  Tax  Directive.  Even  assuming 
liability,  which  it  contests,  UBS  believes  the  penalties  and 
damage  amounts  awarded  greatly  exceeded  the  amounts  that 
could be supported by the law and the facts. In particular, UBS 
believes  the  court  incorrectly  based  the  penalty  on  the  total 
regularized  assets  rather  than  on  any  unpaid  taxes  on  those 
assets  for  which  a  fraud  has  been  characterized,  and  further 
incorrectly  awarded  damages  based  on  costs  that  were  not 
proven  by  the  civil  party.  Notwithstanding  that  UBS  believes  it 
should  be  acquitted,  our  balance  sheet  at  31  December  2018 
reflected provisions with respect to this matter in an amount of 
USD  516  million.  The  wide  range  of  possible  outcomes  in  this 
case contributes to a high degree of estimation uncertainty. The 
provision  reflected  on  our  balance  sheet  at  31  December  2018 
reflects  our  best  estimate  of  possible  financial  implications, 
although  it  is  reasonably  possible  that  actual  penalties  and  civil 
damages could exceed the provision amount.

In 2016, UBS was notified by the Belgian investigating judge 
that  it  is  under  formal  investigation  (“inculpé”)  regarding  the 
laundering  of  proceeds  of  tax  fraud,  of  banking  and  financial 
solicitation by unauthorized persons, and of serious tax fraud. In 
2018,  tax  authorities  and  a  prosecutor’s  office  in  Italy  asserted 
that UBS is potentially liable for taxes and penalties as a result of 
its activities in Italy from 2012 to 2017.

UBS has, and reportedly numerous other financial institutions 
have,  received  inquiries  from  authorities  concerning  accounts 
relating to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association 
(FIFA)  and  other  constituent  soccer  associations  and  related 
persons and entities. UBS is cooperating with authorities in these 
inquiries.

Our balance sheet at 31 December 2018 reflected provisions 
with  respect  to  matters  described  in  this  item  1  in  an  amount 
that  UBS  believes  to  be  appropriate  under  the  applicable 
accounting standard. As in the case of other matters for which 
we have established provisions, the future outflow of resources 
in respect of such matters cannot be determined with certainty 
based  on  currently  available  information  and  accordingly  may 
ultimately prove to be substantially greater (or may be less) than 
the provision that we have recognized.

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2. Claims related to sales of residential mortgage-backed 
securities and mortgages
From 2002 through 2007, prior to the crisis in the US residential 
loan market, UBS was a substantial issuer and underwriter of US 
residential  mortgage-backed  securities 
(RMBS)  and  was  a 
purchaser and seller of US residential mortgages. A subsidiary of 
UBS, UBS Real Estate Securities Inc. (UBS RESI), acquired pools of 
residential  mortgage  loans  from  originators  and  (through  an 
affiliate)  deposited  them  into  securitization  trusts.  In  this 
manner,  from  2004  through  2007,  UBS  RESI  sponsored 
approximately  USD 80  billion  in  RMBS,  based  on  the  original 
principal balances of the securities issued.

UBS RESI also sold pools of loans acquired from originators to 
third-party purchasers. These whole loan sales during the period 
2004  through  2007  totaled  approximately  USD 19  billion  in 
original principal balance.

UBS was not a significant originator of US residential loans. A 
branch  of  UBS  originated  approximately  USD 1.5  billion  in  US 
residential mortgage loans during the period in which it was active 
from 2006 to 2008, and securitized less than half of these loans.

to 

related 

Lawsuits 

contractual 

representations  and 
warranties  concerning  mortgages  and  RMBS:  When  UBS  acted 
as  an  RMBS  sponsor  or  mortgage  seller,  it  generally  made 
certain  representations  relating  to  the  characteristics  of  the 
underlying  loans.  In  the  event  of  a  material  breach  of  these 
representations,  UBS  was  in  certain  circumstances  contractually 
obligated  to  repurchase  the  loans  to  which  the  representations 
related  or  to  indemnify  certain  parties  against  losses.  In  2012, 
certain  RMBS  trusts  filed  an  action  in  the  US  District  Court  for 
the Southern District of New York seeking to enforce UBS RESI’s 
obligation  to  repurchase  loans  in  the  collateral  pools  for  three 
RMBS  securitizations  issued  and  underwritten  by  UBS  with  an 
original principal balance of approximately USD 2 billion. In July 
2018,  UBS  and  the  trustee  entered  into  an  agreement  under 
which  UBS  will  pay  USD 850  million  to  resolve  this  matter.  A 
significant portion of this amount will be borne by other parties 
that  indemnified  UBS.  The  settlement  remains  subject  to  court 
approval  and  proceedings  to  determine  how  the  settlement 
funds will be distributed to RMBS holders. After giving effect to 
this settlement, UBS considers claims relating to substantially all 
loan repurchase demands to be resolved, and believes that new 
demands to repurchase US residential mortgage loans are time-
barred  under  a  decision  rendered  by  the  New  York  Court  of 
Appeals.

Mortgage-related  regulatory  matters:  Since  2014,  the  US 
Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York has sought 
information  from  UBS  pursuant  to  the  Financial  Institutions 
Reform,  Recovery  and  Enforcement  Act  of  1989  (FIRREA), 
related  to  UBS’s  RMBS  business  from  2005  through  2007.  On 
8 November 2018, the DOJ filed a civil complaint in the District 
Court for the Eastern District of New York. The complaint seeks 
unspecified  civil  monetary  penalties  under  FIRREA  related  to 
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RMBS transactions in 2006 and 2007. UBS moved to dismiss the 
civil complaint on 6 February 2019.

Our balance sheet at 31 December 2018 reflected a provision 
with  respect  to  matters  described  in  this  item  2  in  an  amount 
that  UBS  believes  to  be  appropriate  under  the  applicable 
accounting standard. As in the case of other matters for which 
we have established provisions, the future outflow of resources 
in  respect  of  this  matter  cannot  be  determined  with  certainty 
based  on  currently  available  information  and  accordingly  may 
ultimately prove to be substantially greater (or may be less) than 
the provision that we have recognized.

3. Madoff
In  relation  to  the  Bernard  L.  Madoff  Investment  Securities  LLC 
(BMIS) investment fraud, UBS AG, UBS (Luxembourg) S.A. (now 
UBS  Europe  SE,  Luxembourg  branch)  and  certain  other  UBS 
subsidiaries  have  been  subject  to  inquiries  by  a  number  of 
regulators,  including  the  Swiss  Financial  Market  Supervisory 
Authority 
(FINMA)  and  the  Luxembourg  Commission  de 
Surveillance du Secteur Financier. Those inquiries concerned two 
law, 
established  under 
third-party 
substantially  all  assets  of  which  were  with  BMIS,  as  well  as 
certain  funds  established  in  offshore  jurisdictions  with  either 
direct  or  indirect  exposure  to  BMIS.  These  funds  faced  severe 
losses,  and  the  Luxembourg  funds  are  in  liquidation.  The 
documentation establishing both funds identifies UBS entities in 
various  roles,  including  custodian,  administrator,  manager, 
distributor  and  promoter,  and  indicates  that  UBS  employees 
serve as board members.

Luxembourg 

funds 

In  2009  and  2010,  the  liquidators  of  the  two  Luxembourg 
funds  filed  claims  against  UBS  entities,  non-UBS  entities  and 
certain individuals, including current and former UBS employees, 
seeking  amounts  totaling  approximately  EUR  2.1  billion,  which 
includes  amounts  that  the  funds  may  be  held  liable  to  pay  the 
trustee for the liquidation of BMIS (BMIS Trustee).

A  large  number  of  alleged  beneficiaries  have  filed  claims 
against UBS entities (and non-UBS entities) for purported losses 
relating  to  the  Madoff  fraud.  The  majority  of  these  cases  have 
been  filed  in  Luxembourg,  where  decisions  that  the  claims  in 
eight  test  cases  were  inadmissible  have  been  affirmed  by  the 
Luxembourg  Court  of  Appeal,  and  the  Luxembourg  Supreme 
Court has dismissed a further appeal in one of the test cases. 

In the US, the BMIS Trustee filed claims against UBS entities, 
among others, in relation to the two Luxembourg funds and one 
of  the  offshore  funds.  The  total  amount  claimed  against  all 
defendants  in  these  actions  was  not  less  than  USD 2  billion.  In 
2014, the US Supreme Court rejected the BMIS Trustee’s motion 
for  leave  to  appeal  decisions  dismissing  all  claims  except  those 
for  the  recovery  of  fraudulent  conveyances  and  preference 
payments. 
In  2016,  the  bankruptcy  court  dismissed  the 
remaining  claims  against  the  UBS  entities.  The  BMIS  Trustee 
appealed.

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4. Puerto Rico
Declines  since  2013  in  the  market  prices  of  Puerto  Rico 
municipal  bonds  and  of  closed-end  funds  (funds)  that  are  sole-
managed  and  co-managed  by  UBS  Trust  Company  of  Puerto 
Rico  and  distributed  by  UBS  Financial  Services  Incorporated  of 
Puerto Rico (UBS PR) have led to multiple regulatory inquiries, as 
well  as  customer  complaints  and  arbitrations  with  aggregate 
claimed  damages  of  USD 2.9  billion,  of  which  claims  with 
aggregate  claimed  damages  of  USD 1.9  billion  have  been 
resolved  through  settlements,  arbitration  or  withdrawal  of  the 
claim.  The  claims  have  been  filed  by  clients  in  Puerto  Rico  who 
own  the  funds  or  Puerto  Rico  municipal  bonds  and  /  or  who 
used their UBS account assets as collateral for UBS non-purpose 
loans;  customer  complaint  and  arbitration  allegations  include 
fraud,  misrepresentation  and  unsuitability  of  the  funds  and  of 
the loans. 

A  shareholder  derivative  action  was  filed  in  2014  against 
various UBS entities and current and certain former directors of 
the funds, alleging hundreds of millions of US dollars in losses in 
the  funds.  In  2015,  defendants’  motion  to  dismiss  was  denied 
and a request for permission to appeal that ruling was denied by 
the  Puerto  Rico  Supreme  Court.  In  2014,  a  federal  class  action 
complaint  also  was  filed  against  various  UBS  entities,  certain 
members of UBS PR senior management and the co-manager of 
certain of the funds, seeking damages for investor losses in the 
funds  during  the  period  from  May  2008  through  May  2014. 
Following  denial  of  the  plaintiffs’  motion  for  class  certification, 
the case was dismissed in October 2018.

(SEC)  and  the  Financial 

In  2014  and  2015,  UBS  entered  into  settlements  with  the 
Office  of  the  Commissioner  of  Financial  Institutions  for  the 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the US Securities and Exchange 
Commission 
Industry  Regulatory 
Authority in relation to their examinations of UBS’s operations. 
We  also  understand  that  the  DOJ  is  conducting  a  criminal 
inquiry into the impermissible reinvestment of non-purpose loan 
proceeds.  We  are  cooperating  with  the  authorities  in  this 
inquiry.

In 2011, a purported derivative action was filed on behalf of 
the  Employee  Retirement  System  of  the  Commonwealth  of 
Puerto Rico (System) against over 40 defendants, including UBS 
PR,  which  was  named  in  connection  with  its  underwriting  and 
consulting  services.  Plaintiffs  alleged  that  defendants  violated 
their  purported  fiduciary  duties  and  contractual  obligations  in 
connection  with  the  issuance  and  underwriting  of  USD 3 billion 
of  bonds  by  the  System  in  2008  and  sought  damages  of  over 
USD 800  million.  In  2016,  the  court  granted  the  System’s 
request  to  join  the  action  as  a  plaintiff,  but  ordered  that 
plaintiffs  must  file  an  amended  complaint.  In  2017,  the  court 
denied defendants’ motion to dismiss the amended complaint.

Beginning  in  2015,  and  continuing  through  2017,  certain 
agencies  and  public  corporations  of  the  Commonwealth  of 
Puerto  Rico  (Commonwealth)  defaulted  on  certain  interest 
payments on Puerto Rico bonds. In 2016, US federal legislation 
created an oversight board with power to oversee Puerto Rico’s 
finances  and  to  restructure  its  debt.  The  oversight  board  has 
imposed a stay on the exercise of creditors’ rights. In 2017, the 
oversight  board  placed  certain  of  the  bonds  into  a  bankruptcy-
like proceeding under the supervision of a Federal District Judge. 
These  events,  further  defaults,  any  further  legislative  action  to 
restructuring  Commonwealth 
create  a 
the 
obligations  or 
the 
Commonwealth’s 
Commonwealth’s  obligations,  may  increase  the  number  of 
claims against UBS concerning Puerto Rico securities, as well as 
potential damages sought.

impose  additional  oversight  on 
restructuring  of 

finances,  or  any 

legal  means  of 

to 

Our balance sheet at 31 December 2018 reflected provisions 
with respect to matters described in this item 4 in amounts that 
UBS believes to be appropriate under the applicable accounting 
standard.  As  in  the  case  of  other  matters  for  which  we  have 
established provisions, the future outflow of resources in respect 
of  such  matters  cannot  be  determined  with  certainty  based  on 
currently  available  information  and  accordingly  may  ultimately 
prove  to  be  substantially  greater  (or  may  be  less)  than  the 
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In  2015,  a  putative  class  action  was  filed  in  federal  court 
against  UBS  and  numerous  other  banks  on  behalf  of  persons 
and  businesses  in  the  US  who  directly  purchased  foreign 
currency  from  the  defendants  and  alleged  co-conspirators  for 
their own end use. In March 2017, the court granted UBS’s (and 
the other banks’) motions to dismiss the complaint. The plaintiffs 
filed an amended complaint in August 2017. In March 2018, the 
court  denied  the  defendants’  motions  to  dismiss  the  amended 
complaint.

In  2016,  a  putative  class  action  was  filed  in  federal  court  in 
New York against UBS and numerous other banks on behalf of 
persons  and  entities  who  had  indirectly  purchased  foreign 
exchange instruments from a defendant or co-conspirator in the 
US.  The  complaint  asserts  claims  under  federal  and  state 
antitrust  laws.  In  response  to  defendants’  motion  to  dismiss, 
plaintiffs agreed to dismiss their complaint. 

In 2017, two new putative class actions were filed in federal 
court  in  New  York  against  UBS  and  numerous  other  banks  on 
behalf  of  different  proposed  classes  of  indirect  purchasers  of 
currency, and a consolidated complaint was filed in June 2017. 
In March 2018, the court dismissed the consolidated complaint. 
In  October  2018,  the  court  granted  plaintiffs’  motion  seeking 
leave to file an amended complaint.

Putative  class  actions  were  also  filed  against  UBS  and  other 
banks  in  federal  court  in  New  York  and  other  jurisdictions  on 
behalf  of  putative  classes  of  persons  who  had  bought  or  sold 
physical  precious  metals  and  various  precious  metal  products 
and derivatives. The complaints in these lawsuits asserted claims 
under  the  antitrust  laws  and  the  Commodity  Exchange  Act 
(CEA),  and  other  claims.  In  July  2018,  the  court  in  New  York 
granted  UBS’s  motions  to  dismiss  amended  complaints  in  the 
putative  class  actions  relating  to  gold  and  silver.  In  2017,  the 
court  granted  UBS’s  motion  to  dismiss  the  platinum  and 
palladium action. Plaintiffs in the platinum and palladium action 
subsequently  filed  an  amended  complaint  that  did  not  allege 
claims against UBS.

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5. Foreign exchange, LIBOR and benchmark rates, and other 
trading practices
Foreign exchange-related regulatory matters: Beginning in 2013 
numerous  authorities  commenced  investigations  concerning 
possible manipulation of foreign exchange markets and precious 
metals prices. In 2014 and 2015, UBS reached settlements with 
the  UK  Financial  Conduct  Authority 
(FCA)  and  the  US 
Commodity  Futures  Trading  Commission  (CFTC)  in  connection 
with  their  foreign  exchange  investigations,  FINMA  issued  an 
order concluding its formal proceedings relating to UBS’s foreign 
exchange  and  precious  metals  businesses,  and  the  Board  of 
Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve Board) 
and the Connecticut Department of Banking issued a Cease and 
Desist  Order  and  assessed  monetary  penalties  against  UBS  AG. 
In  2015,  the  DOJ’s  Criminal  Division  terminated  the  2012  non-
to  UBS’s 
prosecution  agreement  with  UBS  AG 
submissions  of  benchmark  interest  rates  and  UBS  AG  pleaded 
guilty  to  one  count  of  wire  fraud,  paid  a  fine  and  is  subject  to 
probation  through  January  2020.  UBS  has  ongoing  obligations 
to  cooperate  with  these  authorities  and  to  undertake  certain 
remediation  measures.  UBS  has  also  been  granted  conditional 
immunity by the Antitrust Division of the DOJ and by authorities 
in  other  jurisdictions  in  connection  with  potential  competition 
law  violations  relating  to  foreign  exchange  and  precious  metals 
businesses.  Investigations  relating  to  foreign  exchange  and 
precious  metals  matters  by  certain  authorities  remain  ongoing 
notwithstanding these resolutions.

related 

Foreign exchange-related civil litigation: Putative class actions 
have  been  filed  since  2013  in  US  federal  courts  and  in  other 
jurisdictions  against  UBS  and  other  banks  on  behalf  of  putative 
classes of persons who engaged in foreign currency transactions 
with  any  of  the  defendant  banks.  UBS  has  entered  into  a 
settlement agreement that would resolve US federal court class 
actions  relating  to  foreign  currency  transactions  with  the 
defendant  banks  and  persons  who  transacted  in  foreign 
exchange  futures  contracts  and  options  on  such  futures.  The 
settlement  agreement,  which  has  been  approved  by  the  court, 
requires,  among  other  things,  that  UBS  pay  an  aggregate  of 
USD 141  million  and  provide  cooperation  to  the  settlement 
classes.  Certain  class  members  have  excluded  themselves  from 
that  settlement  and  have  filed  individual  actions  in  US  and 
English courts against UBS and other banks alleging violations of 
US and European competition laws and unjust enrichment.

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investigations 

LIBOR  and  other  benchmark-related  regulatory  matters: 
Numerous  government  agencies,  including  the  SEC,  the  CFTC, 
the  DOJ,  the  FCA,  the  UK  Serious  Fraud  Office,  the  Monetary 
Authority  of  Singapore,  the  Hong  Kong  Monetary  Authority, 
FINMA, various state attorneys general in the US and competition 
authorities  in  various  jurisdictions,  have  conducted  or  are 
continuing 
regarding  potential 
improper  attempts  by  UBS,  among  others,  to  manipulate  LIBOR 
and  other  benchmark  rates  at  certain  times.  In  2012,  UBS 
reached settlements relating to benchmark interest rates with the 
UK  Financial  Services  Authority,  the  CFTC  and  the  Criminal 
Division of the DOJ, and FINMA issued an order in its proceedings 
with  respect  to  UBS  relating  to  benchmark  interest  rates.  In 
addition,  UBS  entered  into  settlements  with  the  European 
Commission  and  with  the  Swiss  Competition  Commission 
in 
(WEKO)  regarding 
connection  with  Swiss  franc  interest  rate  derivatives.  UBS  has 
ongoing obligations to cooperate with the authorities with whom 
we  have 
to  undertake  certain 
remediation  measures  with  respect  to  benchmark  interest  rate 
submissions.  In  December  2018,  UBS  entered  into  a  settlement 
agreement with the New York and other state attorneys general 
under  which  it  will  pay  USD 68  million  to  resolve  claims  by  the 
attorneys  general  related  to  LIBOR.  UBS  has  been  granted 
conditional  leniency  or  conditional  immunity  from  authorities  in 
certain  jurisdictions,  including  the  Antitrust  Division  of  the  DOJ 
and WEKO, in connection with potential antitrust or competition 
law  violations  related  to  certain  rates.  However,  UBS  has  not 
reached  a  final  settlement  with  WEKO  as  the  Secretariat  of 
WEKO has asserted that UBS does not qualify for full immunity. 

investigation  of  bid-ask  spreads 

resolutions  and 

reached 

its 

in  certain 

LIBOR and other benchmark-related civil litigation: A number of 
putative class actions and other actions are pending in the federal 
courts  in  New  York  against  UBS  and  numerous  other  banks  on 
interest  rate 
behalf  of  parties  who  transacted 
benchmark-based derivatives. Also pending in the US and in other 
jurisdictions are a number of other actions asserting losses related 
to various products whose interest rates were linked to LIBOR and 
other benchmarks, including adjustable rate mortgages, preferred 
and debt securities, bonds pledged as collateral, loans, depository 
accounts, investments and other interest-bearing instruments. The 
complaints allege manipulation, through various means, of certain 
benchmark  interest  rates,  including  USD LIBOR,  Euroyen  TIBOR, 
Yen LIBOR, EURIBOR, CHF LIBOR, GBP LIBOR, USD and SGD SIBOR 
and  SOR  and  Australian  BBSW,  and 
seek  unspecified 
compensatory and other damages under varying legal theories. 

USD LIBOR class and individual actions in the US: In 2013 and 
2015,  the  district  court  in  the  USD LIBOR  actions  dismissed,  in 
whole  or  in  part,  certain  plaintiffs’  antitrust  claims,  federal 
racketeering  claims,  CEA  claims,  and  state  common  law  claims. 
Although the Second Circuit vacated the district court’s judgment 
dismissing  antitrust  claims,  the  district  court  again  dismissed 
antitrust  claims  against  UBS  in  2016.  Certain  plaintiffs  have 
appealed that decision to the Second Circuit. Separately, in 2018, 

the  Second  Circuit  reversed  in  part  the  district  court’s  2015 
decision  dismissing  certain  individual  plaintiffs’  claims.  UBS 
entered into an agreement in 2016 with representatives of a class 
of  bondholders  to  settle  their  USD LIBOR  class  action.  The 
agreement  has  received  preliminary  court  approval  and  remains 
subject  to  final  approval.  In  2018,  the  district  court  denied 
plaintiffs’ motions for class certification in the USD class actions for 
claims  pending  against  UBS,  and  plaintiffs  sought  permission  to 
appeal that ruling to the Second Circuit. In July 2018, the Second 
Circuit  denied  the  petition  to  appeal  of  the  class  of  USD lenders 
and in November 2018 denied the petition of the USD exchange 
class.  In  January  2019,  a  putative  class  action  was  filed  in  the 
District  Court  for  the  Southern  District  of  New  York  against  UBS 
and numerous other banks on behalf of US residents who, from 
1 February  2014  through  the  present,  directly  transacted  with  a 
defendant bank in USD LIBOR instruments. The complaint asserts 
antitrust and unjust enrichment claims.

Other benchmark class actions in the US: In 2014, the court in 
one  of  the  Euroyen  TIBOR  lawsuits  dismissed  certain  of  the 
plaintiff’s  claims,  including  a  federal  antitrust  claim,  for  lack  of 
standing.  In  2015,  this  court  dismissed  the  plaintiff’s  federal 
racketeering  claims  on  the  same  basis  and  affirmed  its  previous 
dismissal  of  the  plaintiff’s  antitrust  claims  against  UBS.  In  2017, 
this  court  also  dismissed  the  other  Yen  LIBOR  /  Euroyen  TIBOR 
action in its entirety on standing grounds, as did the court in the 
CHF LIBOR action. Also in 2017, the courts in the EURIBOR lawsuit 
dismissed  the  cases  as  to  UBS  and  certain  other  foreign 
defendants for lack of personal jurisdiction. In October 2018, the 
court in the SIBOR / SOR action dismissed all but one of plaintiffs’ 
claims  against  UBS.  Plaintiffs  in  the  CHF LIBOR  and  SIBOR  /  SOR 
actions  have  filed  amended  complaints  following  the  dismissals, 
which  UBS  and  other  defendants  have  moved  to  dismiss.  In 
November 2018, the court in the BBSW lawsuit dismissed the case 
as  to  UBS  and  certain  other  foreign  defendants  for  lack  of 
personal  jurisdiction.  Following  that  dismissal,  plaintiffs  in  the 
BBSW  action  moved  in  January  2019  to  file  an  amended 
complaint  seeking  to  re-name  UBS  and  certain  other  banks  as 
defendants. UBS and other defendants also moved to dismiss the 
GBP LIBOR action in December 2016, but that motion was denied 
as  to  UBS  in  December  2018.  UBS  moved  for  reconsideration  of 
that decision in January 2019.

Government bonds: Putative class actions have been filed since 
2015 in US federal courts against UBS and other banks on behalf 
of persons who participated in markets for US Treasury securities 
since 2007. A consolidated complaint was filed in 2017 in the US 
District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging that 
the banks colluded with respect to, and manipulated prices of, US 
Treasury  securities  sold  at  auction  and  in  the  secondary  market 
and  asserting  claims  under  the  antitrust  laws  and  for  unjust 
enrichment.  Defendants’  motions  to  dismiss  the  consolidated 
complaint are pending. 

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to result, in a number of client requests for UBS to disclose and 
potentially  surrender  retrocessions.  Client  requests  are  assessed 
on a case-by-case basis. Considerations taken into account when 
assessing these cases include, among other things, the existence 
of  a  discretionary  mandate  and  whether  or  not  the  client 
documentation  contained  a  valid  waiver  with  respect  to 
distribution fees.

Our balance sheet at 31 December 2018 reflected a provision 
with  respect  to  matters  described  in  this  item  6  in  an  amount 
that  UBS  believes  to  be  appropriate  under  the  applicable 
accounting  standard.  The  ultimate  exposure  will  depend  on 
client  requests  and  the  resolution  thereof,  factors  that  are 
difficult  to  predict  and  assess.  Hence,  as  in  the  case  of  other 
matters  for  which  we  have  established  provisions,  the  future 
outflow  of  resources  in  respect  of  such  matters  cannot  be 
determined  with  certainty  based  on  currently  available 
information  and  accordingly  may  ultimately  prove  to  be 
substantially greater (or may be less) than the provision that we 
have recognized.

7. Investigation of UBS’s role in initial public offerings in Hong Kong
The  Hong  Kong  Securities  and  Futures  Commission  (SFC)  has 
been  conducting  investigations  into  UBS’s  role  as  a  sponsor  of 
certain  initial  public  offerings  listed  on  the  Hong  Kong  Stock 
Exchange.  The  SFC  has  previously  indicated  that  it  intended  to 
take  enforcement  action  against  UBS  and  certain  employees  in 
relation  to  certain  of  these  offerings.  In  March  2018,  the  SFC 
issued a decision notice in relation to one of the offerings under 
investigation.  On  13  March  2019,  UBS  Securities  Hong  Kong 
Limited  and  UBS  AG  entered  into  a  settlement  agreement  with 
the SFC resolving all of the SFC’s pending investigations related 
to  sponsorship  of  initial  public  offerings  (IPOs)  by  UBS.  The 
agreement  provides  for  a  fine  of  HKD  375  million  (USD  48 
million)  and  the  suspension  of  UBS  Securities  Hong  Kong 
Limited’s ability to act as a sponsor for Hong Kong-listed IPOs for 
one year.

Consolidated financial statements

Note 21  Provisions and contingent liabilities (continued)

UBS  and 

reportedly  other  banks  are 

to 
information  from  various 
investigations  and  requests  for 
securities  and  other 
authorities 
government  bond  trading  practices.  As  a  result  of  its  review  to 
date, UBS has taken appropriate action.

regarding  US  Treasury 

responding 

With  respect  to  additional  matters  and  jurisdictions  not 
encompassed  by  the  settlements  and  orders  referred  to  above, 
our balance sheet at 31 December 2018 reflected a provision in 
an  amount  that  UBS  believes  to  be  appropriate  under  the 
applicable accounting standard. As in the case of other matters 
for which we have established provisions, the future outflow of 
resources in respect of such matters cannot be determined with 
certainty  based  on  currently  available 
information  and 
accordingly  may  ultimately  prove  to  be  substantially  greater  (or 
may be less) than the provision that we have recognized.

6. Swiss retrocessions
The  Federal  Supreme  Court  of  Switzerland  ruled  in  2012,  in  a 
test  case  against  UBS,  that  distribution  fees  paid  to  a  firm  for 
distributing  third-party  and  intra-group  investment  funds  and 
structured products must be disclosed and surrendered to clients 
who have entered into a discretionary mandate agreement with 
the firm, absent a valid waiver.

FINMA  has  issued  a  supervisory  note  to  all  Swiss  banks  in 
response to the Supreme Court decision. UBS has met the FINMA 
requirements and has notified all potentially affected clients.

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a) Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

USD million
Prime brokerage payables1

Other accrued expenses

Accrued interest expenses

Settlement and clearing accounts

Other

Total other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost

31.12.18

 2,192

 1,544

 1,486

 1,663

 6,885

31.12.17

 30,413

 2,507

 1,552

 1,432

 1,373

 37,276

1 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018, prime brokerage receivables and payables were reclassified from amortized cost to fair value through profit or loss. Brokerage receivables and payables are now 
presented separately on the balance sheet. Refer to Note 1c for more information.

b) Other financial liabilities designated at fair value

USD million

Amounts due under unit-linked investment contracts

Securities financing transactions1

Over-the-counter debt instruments

of which: life-to-date own credit (gain) / loss

Other

31.12.18

 21,679

 9,461

 2,450

 (51)

 5

31.12.17

 11,821

 384

 4,428

 37

 9

Total other financial liabilities designated at fair value2
1  Certain  repurchase  agreements  were  reclassified  from  amortized  cost  to  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  upon  adoption  of  IFRS  9  as  of  1  January  2018.  Refer  to  Note  1c  for  more  information.     2  As  of 
31 December 2018 and 31 December 2017, the contractual redemption amount at maturity of other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss was not materially different from the carrying 
value. 

 33,594

 16,643

c) Other non-financial liabilities

USD million

Compensation-related liabilities

of which: accrued expenses

of which: Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

of which: other deferred compensation plans

of which: net defined benefit pension and post-employment liabilities 1

Current and deferred tax liabilities2

VAT and other tax payables

Deferred income

Other

Total other non-financial liabilities 

1 Refer to Note 29 for more information.    2 Refer to Note 8 for more information.    

31.12.18

31.12.17

 7,278

 2,696

 1,983

 1,823

 775

 1,002

 431

 215

 98

 7,873

 2,740

 2,044

 2,140

 949

 935

 426

 153

 55

 9,022

 9,443

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Additional information

Note 23  Expected credit loss measurement

a) Expected credit losses in the period

Total  net  credit  loss  expenses  amounted  to  USD 118  million  in 
2018,  reflecting  expected  credit  losses  (ECL)  of  USD 23  million 
related  to  stage  1  and  2  positions  and  net  losses  of  USD 95 
million related to credit-impaired (stage 3) positions.

unchanged  over  the  year  primarily  because  increased  ECL  from 
new  transactions  and  minor  changes  in  applied  credit  risk 
models were offset by ECL net recoveries as a lower proportion 
of transactions was subject to stage 2 classification.

In  the  Investment  Bank  and  Global  Wealth  Management, 
increased stage 1 and 2 ECL provisions recognized over the year 
primarily  relate  to  loans  and  credit  facilities  originated  during 
2018  and  to  a  lesser  extent  to  changes  in  credit  quality  of 
existing  assets.  In  Personal  &  Corporate  Banking,  ECL  remained 

Stage 3 net losses of USD 95 million were recognized across a 
number  of  defaulted  positions,  mainly  in  Personal  &  Corporate 
Banking (USD 56 million) and to a lesser extent in the Investment 
Bank (USD 29 million).

b) Changes to ECL models, scenarios, scenario weights and key inputs

Refer  to  Note  1a  and  1c  for  information  on  ECL  models, 
scenarios,  scenario  weights  and  key  inputs  applied  at  transition 
to IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018. No changes were applied to the 
determination  of  a  significant  increase  in  credit  risk  (SICR)  and 
the ECL measurement period during the year 2018. Apart from 
updating  market  data,  such  as  house  prices,  equity  indices  and 
foreign  exchange  rates,  and  macroeconomic  factors,  such  as 
gross  domestic  product  (GDP)  and  unemployment  rates,  no 
significant changes were applied to the models used to calculate 
ECL during the year 2018.

January  2018 

is  still  appropriate  and 

The  four  scenarios  and  the  related  macroeconomic  factors 
were  reviewed  in  light  of  the  economic  and  political  conditions 
prevailing  at  year-end  2018.  UBS  has  determined  that  the 
fundamental risk assessment made upon transition to IFRS 9 on 
1 
that  potential 
developments  remain  suitably  covered  by  the  baseline  scenario, 
which is aligned with the business plan, and the three additional 
scenarios  introduced  to  capture  potential  non-linearity  of  credit 
losses required under IFRS 9. The key parameters (e.g., the real 
GDP  growth,  consumer  price  inflation,  unemployment  rate)  of 
each  scenario  have  been  updated  over  the  course  of  the  year, 
but  remained  materially  unchanged  from  what  was  applied  at 
transition  (refer  to  Note  1c).  The  key  parameters  applied  as  of 
31 December  2018  are  summarized  in  the  table  on  the 
following page.

The  determination  of  the  scenario  weights  is  subject  to  the 
process  and  governance  outlined  in  Note  1a  Section  3g.  An 
econometric model is used to provide an input into the scenario 
weight  assessment  process  giving  a  first  indication  of  the 
probability  that  the  GDP  forecast  used  for  each  scenario  would 
materialize,  if  historically  observed  deviations  of  GDP  growth 
from  trend  growth  were  representative.  As  such  historical 
analyses  of  GDP  development  do  not  include  an  assessment  of 
the  underlying  economic  or  political  causes,  management 
positions  the  model  output 
into  the  context  of  current 
conditions  and  future  expectations  and  applies  judgment  in 

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determining the final scenario weights. The reviews during 2018 
reflected  the  increasing  probability  of  a  weakening  economy  in 
key markets, after a long spell of substantial expansion, and the 
several  political 
uncertainties  about 
developments with unforeseeable outcomes may have on future 
growth.  At  year-end  2018,  management  reflected  these 
developments  by  giving  more  weight  to  the  mild  and  severe 
downside scenarios compared to transition date. 

influence 

that 

the 

Non-linearity  of  credit  losses  in  relation  to  macroeconomic 
factors  is  usually  most  pronounced  in  portfolios  that  are  most 
sensitive  to  interest  rates,  especially  in  the  areas  of  mortgage 
loans  to  private  clients  and  real  estate  financing.  The  mild 
downside scenario reflects a significant rise of interest rates as a 
key  component  and  is  also  particularly  relevant  for  credit  risk 
management purposes.

As  noted  above,  scenario  weights  are  a  reflection  of  risks 
identified  during  management’s  assessment  of  economic  and 
geopolitical risks and not a specific expectation that a particular 
narrative  with  its  defined  macroeconomic  factors  (e.g.,  interest 
rates) will materialize. Other scenarios for a mild downside with 
less  focus  on  interest  rates  would,  however,  not  have  been 
representative  of  the  potential  asymmetry  of  loan  losses  in  a 
downturn. A more severe recession can be triggered by political 
factors that cannot be modeled based on observed history; given 
this  consideration,  the  weight  assigned  to  the  severe  downside 
case was based on management’s assessment of the geopolitical 
risks that might affect all of our key markets and portfolios.

ECL scenario

Assigned weights in %

Upside

Baseline

Mild downside

Severe downside

31.12.18

10.0

45.0

35.0

10.0

1.1.18

20.0

42.5

30.0

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Key parameters
Real GDP growth (% change)

United States
Eurozone
Switzerland

Consumer price inflation (% change)

United States
Eurozone
Switzerland

Unemployment rate (%, average)

United States
Eurozone
Switzerland

Fixed income: 10-year government bonds (bps)

USD
EUR
CHF

Equity indices (% change)

S&P 500
EuroStoxx 50
SPI

Swiss real estate (% change)
Single-Family Homes 
Other real estate (% change)

United States (S&P/Case-Shiller)
Eurozone (Housing Price Index)

1-year shock

Upside

Baseline

Mild 
downside

Severe 
downside

3-year cumulative shock
Mild 
downside

Baseline

Severe 
downside

Upside

 5.5
 4.3
 5.0

 3.5
 2.4
 1.4

 (1.7)
 (1.0)
 (1.5)

 61.0
 40.0
 48.0

 14.8
 17.0
 13.9

 2.8
 1.8
 2.0

 2.1
 1.6
 0.9

 (0.6)
 (0.5)
 (0.3)

 3.9
 22.0
 19.7

 5.8
 6.0
 4.2

 (0.5)
 (0.3)
 (0.8)

 (5.2)
 (10.4)
 (7.0)

 4.9
 2.8
 1.8

 0.6
 0.0
 0.6

 187.5
 75.0
 187.5

 (20.3)
 (15.5)
 (19.0)

 (1.0)
 (1.1)
 (1.8)

 3.4
 3.2
 4.3

 (160.0)
 (20.0)
 (75.0)

 (50.1)
 (63.7)
 (56.2)

 9.9
 8.5
 9.4

 10.4
 8.1
 7.1

 (1.5)
 (1.9)
 (1.4)

 249.1
 146.7
 208.0

 38.7
 38.4
 37.1

 7.0
 4.7
 5.5

 5.5
 5.3
 2.8

 (0.5)
 (0.9)
 0.1

 5.7
 60.7
 53.2

 15.1
 15.6
 10.4

 0.0
 0.7
 (0.1)

 (3.6)
 (13.4)
 (6.9)

 11.1
 6.2
 4.2

 1.8
 0.1
 1.6

 262.5
 225.0
 262.5

 (23.5)
 (14.7)
 (24.0)

 0.6
 (1.4)
 (1.2)

 2.9
 3.7
 5.3

 (135.0)
 (10.0)
 (40.0)

 (48.2)
 (65.9)
 (56.7)

 4.5

 (0.3)

 (7.3)

 (15.2)

 14.1

 1.4

 (15.8)

 (27.0)

 10.3
 4.9

 6.9
 1.9

 (2.7)
 (0.2)

 (16.0)
 (9.5)

 30.9
 15.4

 17.7
 8.2

 (17.0)
 3.0

 (22.1)
 (18.3)

c) Development of ECL allowances and provisions

The ECL allowances and provisions recognized in the period are 
impacted by a variety of factors, such as:
– origination of new instruments during the period; 
– effect of passage of time as the ECL on an instrument for the 
remaining  lifetime  reduces  (all  other  factors  remaining  the 
same);

– credit impairment: increased ECL as default is certain and PD 

increases to 100%;

– change in individual asset quality of instruments;
– portfolio  effect  of  updating  forward-looking  scenarios  and 

the respective weights;

– movements  from  a  “maximum  12-month  ECL”  to  the 
recognition  of  “lifetime  ECL”  (and  vice  versa)  following 
transfers  between  the  stages  1,  2  and  3  (SICR  or  credit-
impairment status);

– changes in credit risk and / or economic forecasting models or 

– discount  unwind  within  ECL  as  it  is  measured  on  a  present 

updates to model parameters;

value basis;

– foreign  exchange  translations  for  assets  denominated  in 

– derecognition of instruments in the period;

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Note 23  Expected credit loss measurement (continued)

The  following  table  explains  the  changes  in  the  ECL  allowances  and  provisions  for  Loans  and  advances  to  customers,  Loans  to 
financial advisors and off-balance sheet financial instruments and other credit lines between the beginning and the end of the period 
due to the factors listed on the previous page.

Remeasurements without stage transfers5

of which: Private clients with mortgages
of which: Real estate financing
of which: Large corporate clients
of which: SME clients

of which: Private clients with mortgages
of which: Real estate financing
of which: Large corporate clients
of which: SME clients
Book quality movements
Remeasurements due to stage transfers4

USD million
Balance as of 1 January 2018
ECL movements due to stage transfer (profit or loss neutral)1
ECL movements with profit or loss impact2
Net movement from new and derecognized transactions3

Stage 3
 (783)
 2
 (88)
 19
 0
 0
 8
 0
 (114)
 (7)
 (1)
 0
 1
 0
 (106)
 (7)
 (8)
 (48)
 (70)
Model and methodology changes6
 0
 216
Other allowance and provision movements
Write-offs / recoveries7
 199
Reclassifications8
 15
Foreign exchange movements9
 8
 (6)
Other
Balance as of 31 December 2018
 (661)
1 Represents ECL allowances and provisions prior to ECL remeasurement due to stage transfer.     2 Includes ECL movements from new and derecognized transactions, book quality changes, model and methodology 
changes and foreign exchange rates.     3 Represents the increase and decrease in allowances and provisions resulting from financial instruments (including guarantees and facilities) that were newly originated, 
purchased  or  renewed  and  from  the  final  derecognition  of  loans  or  facilities  on  their  maturity  date  or  earlier.     4  Represents  the  remeasurement  between  12-month  and  lifetime  ECL  due  to  stage  transfers.  
5 Represents the change in allowances and provisions related to changes in model inputs or assumptions, including changes in forward-looking macroeconomic conditions, changes in the exposure profile, PD and 
LGD  changes,  and  unwinding  of  the  time  value.     6  Represents  the  change  in  the  allowances  and  provisions  related  to  changes  in  models  and  methodologies.     7  Represents  the  decrease  in  allowances  and 
provisions resulting from write-offs of the ECL allowance against the gross carrying amount when all or part of a financial asset is deemed uncollectible or forgiven.     8 Represents reclassifications to Other assets 
measured at amortized cost.    9 Represents the change in allowances and provisions related to movements in foreign exchange rates.

Development of ECL allowances and provisions
Stage 2
 (193)
 95
 (83)
 15
 4
 5
 1
 4
 (87)
 (103)
 (63)
 (19)
 (3)
 (7)
 16
 (3)
 12
 (6)
 6
 (11)
 1
 0
 3
 0
 (1)
 (180)

Total
 (1,117)
 0
 (104)
 (10)
 (3) 
 (3)
 2
 (10)
 (89)
 (16)
 (11)
 5
 (1)
 1
 (73)
 (9)
 8
 (56)
 (55)
 (13)
 227
 200
 25
 8
 (6)
 (1,002)

Stage 1
 (141)
 (97)
 66
 (44)
 (6)
 (8)
 (6)
 (14)
 112
 95
 54
 24
 0
 7
 17
 2
 4
 (2)
 9
 (2)
 10
 1
 7
 0
 2
 (162)

of which: Private clients with mortgages
of which: Real estate financing
of which: Large corporate clients
of which: SME clients

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d) Maximum exposure to credit risk

The  tables  on  the  following  pages  provide  the  Group’s 
maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  for  financial  instruments 
subject  to  ECL  and  the  respective  collateral  and  other  credit 
enhancements mitigating credit risk for these classes of financial 
instruments. 

The  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  includes  the  carrying 
amounts  of  financial  instruments  recognized  on  the  balance 
sheet  subject  to  credit  risk  and  the  notional  amounts  for  off-
balance  sheet  arrangements.  Where  information  is  available, 

collateral is presented at fair value. For other collateral, such as 
real  estate,  a  reasonable  alternative  value  is  used.  Credit 
enhancements, 
such  as  credit  derivative  contracts  and 
guarantees,  are  included  at  their  notional  amounts.  Both  are 
capped  at  the  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  for  which  they 
serve as security. The “Risk management and control” section of 
this  report  describes  management’s  view  of  credit  risk  and  the 
related exposures, which can differ in certain respects from the 
requirements of IFRS.

Maximum exposure to credit risk 

USD billion
Financial assets measured at amortized cost on the 
balance sheet
Cash and balances at central banks

Loans and advances to banks2

Receivables from securities financing transactions

Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments3,4

Loans and advances to customers5

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

Total financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial assets measured at fair value through other 
comprehensive income – debt
Total maximum exposure to credit risk reflected on the 
balance sheet in scope of ECL
Guarantees6

Loan commitments6
Forward starting transactions, reverse repurchase and 
securities borrowing agreements
Committed unconditionally revocable credit lines
Total maximum exposure to credit risk not reflected on 
the balance sheet, in scope of ECL

31.12.18

Collateral

Credit enhancements

Maximum 
exposure to 
credit risk

Cash 
collateral 
received

Collateralized 
by securities

Secured by 
real estate

Other 
collateral1

Netting

Credit 
derivative 
contracts Guarantees 

Exposure to 
credit risk 
after collateral 
and credit 
enhancements

 108.4

 16.9

 95.3

 23.6

 320.4

 22.6

 587.1

 6.7

 593.8

 18.1

 31.2

 0.9
 36.6

 86.8

 0.1

 92.5

 104.4

 0.4

 197.4

 167.1

 0.0

 167.2

 197.4

 167.2

 2.5

 2.8

 0.9
 6.5

 12.7

 0.1

 1.5

 4.2

 5.8

 17.0

 0.1

 17.2

 17.2

 1.3

 0.4

 1.1

 2.8

 14.5

 14.5

 14.5

 2.5

 16.2

 1.1

 19.9

 19.9

 1.2

 5.7

 3.9

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.2

 1.2

 1.2

 1.2

 2.7

 0.7

 10.8

 0.0

 0.2

 3.4

 108.4

 16.8

 0.3

 9.1

 14.3

 20.9

 169.8

 6.7

 176.5

 10.2

 19.8

 0.0
 21.0

 51.0

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Maximum exposure to credit risk (continued)

USD billion
Financial assets measured at amortized cost on the 
balance sheet
Cash and balances at central banks

Loans and advances to banks2

Receivables from securities financing transactions

Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments3,4

Loans and advances to customers5

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

Total financial assets measured at amortized cost

Financial assets measured at fair value through other 
comprehensive income – debt
Total maximum exposure to credit risk reflected on the 
balance sheet in scope of ECL
Guarantees6

31.12.17

Collateral

Credit enhancements

Maximum 
exposure to 
credit risk

Cash 
collateral 
received

Collateralized 
by securities

Secured by 
real estate

Other 
collateral1

Netting

Credit 
derivative 
contracts Guarantees 

Exposure to 
credit risk 
after collateral 
and credit 
enhancements

 90.0

 14.1

 92.0

 24.0

 326.7

 37.8

 584.7

 8.1

 592.8
 17.7

 0.1

 87.2

 114.3

 20.0

 221.6

 4.3

 15.2

 1.1

 20.7

 164.3

 164.3

 221.6
 2.1

 164.3
 0.2

 20.7
 1.3

 12.8

 12.8

 12.8

 16.5

 0.1

 16.6

 16.6
 1.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0
 0.0

 0.0

 1.4

 1.4

 1.4
 3.1

 90.0

 14.0

 0.4

 11.3

 15.1

 16.7

 147.4

 8.1

 155.6
 9.9

 0.0

 32.1

Loan commitments6
Forward starting transactions, reverse repurchase and 
securities borrowing agreements
Total maximum exposure to credit risk not reflected on 
the balance sheet, in scope of ECL
 31.2
1 Includes but is not limited to life insurance contracts, inventory, accounts receivable, mortgage loans, patents and copyrights.     2 Loans and advances to banks include amounts held with third-party banks on 
behalf of clients. The credit risk associated with these balances may be borne by those clients.     3 Included within Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments are margin balances due from exchanges or 
clearing houses. Some of these margin balances reflect amounts transferred on behalf of clients who retain the associated credit risk.    4 The amount shown in the “Netting” column represents the netting potential 
not recognized on the balance sheet. Refer to Note 25 for more information.     5 Collateral arrangements generally incorporate a range of collateral, including cash, securities, property and other collateral.     6 The 
amount shown in the “Guarantees” column largely relates to sub-participations. Refer to Note 34 for more information.

 17.8

 62.8

 13.0

 12.8

 21.0

 4.3

 7.1

 0.0

 0.1

 1.1

 1.2

 2.9

 1.2

 0.3

 0.1

 1.1

 5.8

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e) Financial assets subject to credit risk by rating category

The  table  below  shows  the  credit  quality  and  the  maximum 
exposure  to  credit  risk  based  on  the  Group’s  internal  credit 
rating  system  and  year-end  stage  classification.  With  the 
transition  to  IFRS  9,  the  credit  risk  rating  reflects  the  Group’s 
individual 
assessment  of 

the  probability  of  default  of 

counterparties,  prior  to  substitutions.  The  amounts  presented 
are gross of impairment allowances.

→ Refer to the “Risk management and control” section of this 

report for more details on the Group’s internal grading system

Financial assets subject to credit risk by rating category

USD million

31.12.18

Credit-
impaired 
(defaulted)

Total gross 
carrying 
amount

ECL 
allowances

Rating category1
Financial assets measured at amortized cost

Cash and balances at central banks

of which: stage 1

Loans and advances to banks

of which: stage 1

of which: stage 2

of which: stage 3

0–1

2–3

4–5

6–8

9–13

103,635

 4,735

103,635  4,735

 0

 0

 829

 13,462

 1,347

 829  13,462  1,347

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 927

 763

 164

 0

 0

 0

 307

 268

 39

 0

Receivables from securities financing transactions 

 29,065

 24,653

 13,602

 26,865

 1,165

of which: stage 1

 29,065  24,653  13,602  26,865  1,165

Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments

 5,136

 10,042

 5,282

 3,040

of which: stage 1

 5,136  10,042  5,282  3,040

 101

 101

 0

 108,370

 0  108,370

 3

 16,875

 0  16,669

 0

 3

 0

 203

 3

 95,350

 0  95,350

 0

 23,601

 0  23,601

Loans and advances to customers

 3,642

172,742

 52,566

 73,863

 16,014

 2,297

 321,124

of which: stage 1

of which: stage 2

of which: stage 3

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

of which: stage 1

of which: stage 2

of which: stage 3

 3,621 172,002  49,277  62,305  11,111

 20

 0

 13,409

 13,409

 0

 0

 740  3,289  11,558  4,903

 0

 676

 676

 0

 0

 0

 0

 313

 7,460

 313  7,235

 0

 0

 225

 0

 0

 274

 272

 2

 0

 0  298,316

 0  20,510

 2,297

 2,297

 586

 22,718

 0  21,905

 0

 586

 227

 586

Total financial assets measured at amortized cost

155,716

226,310

 73,110

112,155

 17,861

 2,886

 588,039

On-balance sheet financial instruments

Financial assets measured at FVOCI – debt instruments

 3,889

 2,702

 0

 76

 0

 0

 6,667

Total on-balance sheet financial instruments

159,605

229,012

 73,110

112,231

 17,861

 2,886

 594,706

1 Refer to the “Internal UBS rating scale and mapping of external ratings” table in the “Risk management and control” section of this report for more information on rating categories.

 0

 0

 (7)

 (4)

 (1)

 (3)

 (2)

 (2)

 0

 0

 (772)

 (69)

 (155)

 (549)

 (155)

 (43)

 (4)

 (109)

 (937)

 0

 (937)

Net carrying 
amount 
(maximum 
exposure to 
credit risk)

 108,370

 108,370

 16,868

 16,666

 202

 95,349

 95,349

 23,602

 23,602

 320,352

 298,248

 20,357

 1,748

 22,563

 21,862

 223

 478

 587,104

 6,667

 593,771

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0–1

2–3

4–5

6–8

9–13

Total carrying 
amount 
(maximum 
exposure to 
credit risk)

Credit-
impaired
(defaulted)

ECL provision

 (43)

 (7)

 (2)

 (34)

 (37)

 (32)

 (5)

 0

 0

 (80)

 (35)

 (19)

 (16)

 (1)

 (1)

 0

 0

 (36)

Rating category1
Off-balance sheet financial instruments

Guarantees 

of which: stage 1

of which: stage 2

of which: stage 3

Irrevocable loan commitments

of which: stage 1

of which: stage 2

of which: stage 3

Forward starting reverse repurchase and securities borrowing agreements

 979

 6,673

 3,859

 5,415

 1,006

 215

 978  6,670  3,849  5,012

 3

 0

 10

 0

 402

 0

 0

 811

 195

 2,088

 11,667

 6,519

 6,479

 4,404

 2,088  11,667  6,519  6,296  4,019

 0

 0

 25

 0

 0

 0

 0

 510

 150

 183

 0

 251

 385

 0

 0

 215

 55

 1

 0

 53

 0

 18,147

 17,320

 610

 215

 31,212

 30,590

 568

 53

 936

Total off-balance sheet financial instruments

 3,092

 18,850

 10,528

 12,145

 5,410

 270

 50,295

Other credit lines

Committed unconditionally revocable credit lines

of which: stage 1

of which: stage 2

of which: stage 3

Irrevocable committed prolongation of existing loans

of which: stage 1

of which: stage 2

of which: stage 3

Total other credit lines

 776

 10,899

 5,282

 11,499

 8,084

 768  10,871  5,152  10,727  7,603

 28

 130

 772

 8

 0

 27

 1,346

 27  1,315

 0

 0

 31

 0

 889

 680

 209

 0

 902

 701

 200

 481

 0

 154

 137

 17

 803

 12,245

 6,171

 12,401

 8,238

 93

 0

 93

 21

 0

 0

 21

 114

 36,633

 35,121

 1,419

 93

 3,339

 2,860

 457

 21

 39,972

1 Refer to the “Internal UBS rating scale and mapping of external ratings” table in the “Risk management and control” section of this report for more information on rating categories.

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Financial assets subject to credit risk by rating category

USD billion

Rating category1
Financial assets measured at amortized cost

Cash and balances at central banks

Loans and advances to banks

Receivables from securities financing transactions 

Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments

Loans and advances to customers

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

Total financial assets measured at amortized cost

On-balance sheet financial instruments

Financial assets measured at FVOCI – debt instruments

Total on-balance sheet financial instruments

Credit-
impaired 
(defaulted)

Total gross 
carrying 
amount

31.12.17

Gross carrying amount per rating category

0–1

2–3

4–5

6–8

9–13

 89.6

 0.6

 24.9

 6.6

 3.2

 9.4

 0.5

 10.8

 37.3

 10.0

 165.9

 1.1

 0.0

 1.4

 17.2

 5.7

 66.9

 8.9

 0.9

 10.7

 1.6

 71.3

 17.1

 134.4

 225.6

 100.1

 101.5

 0.3

 1.8

 0.1

 17.9

 1.0

 21.1

1 Refer to the “Internal UBS rating scale and mapping of external ratings” table in the “Risk management and control” section of this report for more information on rating categories.

 7.0

 1.0

 0.1

 141.4

 226.6

 100.1

 101.6

 21.1

 1.9

Off-balance sheet positions subject to expected credit loss by rating category

USD billion

Rating category1
Off-balance sheet financial instruments

Guarantees 

Irrevocable loan commitments

Forward starting reverse repurchase and securities borrowing agreements

Total off-balance sheet financial instruments

31.12.17

Gross carrying amount per rating category

0–1

2–3

4–5

6–8

9–13

 4.2

 7.8

 2.8

 5.2

 0.8

 3.6

 1.2

 2.0

 3.2

 8.5

 13.5

 13.0

 34.9

 12.0

 8.1

 4.4

 0.2

1 Refer to the “Internal UBS rating scale and mapping of external ratings” table in the “Risk management and control” section of this report for more information on rating categories.

Prior-period information is presented under IAS 39 requirements.

 1.5

 0.3

 1.9

Credit-
impaired
(defaulted)

 0.2

 90.0

 14.1

 92.0

 24.0

 326.7

 37.8

 584.7

 8.1

 592.8

Total 
carrying 
amount 
(maximum 
exposure to 
credit risk)

 17.7

 32.1

 13.0

 62.8

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f) Credit-impaired financial instruments at amortized cost

The  credit  risk  in  the  Group’s  portfolio  is  actively  managed  by 
taking  collateral  against  exposures  and  by  utilizing  credit 
hedging.  Collateral  held  against  the  credit-impaired 
loan 
exposure (stage 3) mainly consisted of real estate and securities. 
It  is  the  Group’s  policy  to  dispose  of  foreclosed  real  estate  as 
soon as practicable. The carrying amount of foreclosed property 
recorded  in  our  balance  sheet  at  the  end  of  2018  and  2017 

amounted  to  USD 60  million  and  USD 61  million,  respectively. 
The  Bank  seeks  to  liquidate  collateral  held  in  the  form  of 
financial  assets  expeditiously  and  at  prices  considered  fair.  This 
may  require  us  to  purchase  assets  for  our  own  account,  where 
permitted  by  law,  pending  orderly  liquidation.  Financial  assets 
that  are  credit-impaired  and  related  collateral  held  in  order  to 
mitigate potential losses are shown in the table below. 

USD million

Loans and advances to banks
Loans and advances to customers

of which: Private clients with mortgages
of which: Real estate financing
of which: Large corporate clients
of which: SME clients
of which: Lombard

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost
Total credit-impaired financial assets measured at amortized cost

Guarantees

of which: Large corporate clients
of which: SME clients

Loan commitments
Committed unconditionally revocable credit lines
Irrevocable committed prolongation of existing loans
Total off-balance sheet financial instruments and other credit lines

31.12.18

Gross carrying 
amount
 3
 2,297
 836
 54
 170
 888
 31
 586
 2,8861

Allowance for 
expected credit losses
 (3)
 (549)
 (39)
 (16)
 (82)
 (256)
 (17)
 (109)
 (660)1

Net carrying amount
 0
 1,748
 796
 38
 88
 632
 14
 478
 2,226

Collateral / credit 
enhancements
 0
 1,654
 796
 30
 79
 561
 14
 12
 1,666

 215
 127
 77
 53
 93
 22
 3831

 (34)
 (6)
 (25)
 0
 0
 0
 (34)1

31.12.17

 84
 79
 5
 8
 9
 0
 102

Collateral / credit 
enhancements
USD million
 210
Loans and advances to customers
 5
Guarantees and loan commitments
Total credit-impaired financial assets
 215
1 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018, an instrument is classified as credit-impaired if the counterparty is defaulted, and / or the instrument is purchased or originated credit-impaired and includes credit-
impaired exposures for which no loss has occurred or no allowance has been recognized (e.g., because they are expected to be fully recoverable through the collateral held). Refer to Note 1c for more information on 
the adoption of IFRS 9.    2 December 2017 numbers do not include exposure of USD 0.3 billion presented on the balance sheet as other assets. 

Allowance for 
expected credit losses
 (672)
 (34)
 (706)2

Gross carrying 
amount
 1,104
 204
 1,3082

Net carrying amount
 432

 432

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g) Sensitivity analysis

As  outlined  in  Note  1a,  ECL  estimates  involve  significant 
uncertainties at the time they are made.

ECL model
The models applied to determine point-in-time PD and LGD rely 
on  market  and  statistical  data,  which  have  been  found  to 
correlate  well  with  historically  observed  defaults  in  sufficiently 
homogeneous segments. The risk sensitivity of each of our IFRS 
9  reporting  segments  to  such  factors  has  been  summarized  in 
Note 10.

Emerging new systematic risk factors may not be sufficiently 
taken  into  account  by  existing  models  and  affect  their 
responsiveness to a changing environment. This risk is deemed 
to be immaterial and monitored through regular model review 
processes;  in  particular,  it  is  deemed  to  be  of  less  importance 
for the large books of mortgage loans, where risk drivers tend 
to be stable.

Statistically  derived  models,  which  perform  well  on  a 
reasonably  sized  and  homogeneous  portfolio,  may  show 
weakness  in  smaller-sized  sub-portfolios,  for  which  other  or 
differently  weighted  factors  may  be  more  relevant  criteria. 
Where risk experts conclude that the output of a general model 
is not in line with what they would have expected for a specific 
portfolio  segment,  and  that  this  would  be  material  for  ECL, 
overlays  would  be  recommended  based  on  management 
judgment.

ECL estimations for segments where the PD is homogeneous, 
but  the  credit  exposure  is  not,  may  prove  to  be  inaccurate  – 
even  though  all  parameters  were  accurately  predicted  –  as  the 
actual amount of loss depends on the exposure of the position 
that  defaulted.  This  observation  is  less  relevant  in  retail-type 
portfolios with smaller individual exposures from mortgage loans 
or  financings  of  SME,  but  may  become  important  in  the  large 
corporate  client  portfolios  in  the  Investment  Bank  and  Personal 
& Corporate Banking.

Potential effect of changing economic conditions

Forward-looking scenarios
Depending  on  the  scenario  selection  and  related  macro-
economic  assumptions  for  the  risk  factors,  the  components  of 
the  relevant  weighted  average  ECL  change.  This  is  particularly 
relevant for interest rates, which can take both directions under 
a given growth assumption (for example, low growth with high 
interest  rates  in  a  stagflation  scenario,  versus  low  growth  and 
falling  interest  rates  in  a  recession).  Management  will  look  for 
scenario  narratives  that  are  expected  to  address  the  risks  of  a 
the 
credit  portfolio,  while  at 
requirements of IFRS 9 to avoid bias.

time  meeting 

the  same 

As forecasting models are complex due to the combination of 
multiple  factors,  simple  what-if  analyses  by  changing  individual 
parameters  do  not  provide  reasonable  information  on  the 
exposure  of  segments  to  changes  in  the  macroeconomy. 
Portfolio-specific  analyses  based  on  their  key  risk  factors  would 
also  not  be  additive  as  potential  compensatory  effects  in  other 
segments would be ignored. Sensitivities at Group level can only 
be  meaningfully  assessed  in  the  context  of  coherent  scenarios 
with consistently developed macroeconomic factors. 

The  table  below  indicates  the  potential  effect  of  changing 
economic conditions on ECL for stage 1 and stage 2 positions by 
disclosing  for  each  scenario  (see  Note  23b)  and  material 
portfolio  the  corresponding  ECL  output.  The  effect  of  applying 
scenarios  is  not  linear  across  the  portfolio,  with  a  significant 
impact  observed  in  the  mortgage  loan  books  as  the  potential 
effect  of  rising  interest  rates  manifests  itself  in  the  mild 
downside  scenario,  with  high  unemployment  rates  combined 
with  a  marked  correction  of  house  prices  contributing  to  high 
expected losses in the severe downside scenario. 

USD million, unless otherwise indicated
Segmentation
Private clients with mortgages
Real estate financing
Large corporate clients
SME clients
Other segments
Total

Weighted average

Baseline

ECL

 102
 61
 47
 34
 115
 359

in % of 
baseline

 275
 150
 133
 118
 122
 152

ECL

 37
 41
 35
 29
 95
 237

in % of 
baseline

 100
 100
 100
 100
 100
 100

Scenarios
Upside

ECL

 29
 32
 31
 28
 83
 204

in % of 
baseline

 78
 79
 89
 97
 88
 86

Mild downside

Severe downside

ECL

 173
 80
 46
 39
 135
 473

in % of 
baseline

 468
 198
 130
 135
 142
 200

ECL

 365
 119
 108
 63
 171
 826

in % of 
baseline

 988
 293
 308
 216
 180
 349

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The  forecasting  horizon  is  limited  to  three  years,  with  a 
model-based  mean  reversion  of  PD  and  LGD  assumed 
thereafter.  Changes  to  these  timelines  may  have  an  effect  on 
ECL;  depending  on  the  cycle,  a  longer  or  shorter  forecasting 
horizon  will  lead  to  different  annualized  lifetime  PD  and 
average  LGD  estimations.  This  is  currently  not  deemed  to  be 
material  for  UBS  as  a  large  share  of  positions,  including 
mortgages  in  Switzerland,  have  a  maturity  that  is  within  the 
forecasting horizon.

Scenario weights
ECL  is  sensitive  to  changing  scenario  weights,  in  particular,  if 
narratives and parameters are selected that are not close to the 
baseline scenario, highlighting the non-linearity of credit losses.

As  shown  in  the  table  on  the  previous  page,  the  ECL  for 
stage 1 and stage 2 positions would have been USD 237 million 
instead of USD 359 million if ECL had been determined solely on 
the  baseline  scenario.  The  weighted  average  ECL  amounts 
therefore to 152% of the baseline value.

Stage allocation and SICR
The  determination  of  what  constitutes  an  SICR  is  based  on 

management  judgment  as  explained  in  Note  1a.  Changing  the 
SICR  trigger  will  have  a  direct  effect  on  ECL  as  more  or  fewer 
positions would be subject to lifetime ECL under any scenario.

Maturity profile
The  maturity  profile  of  the  assets  is  an  important  driver  for 
changes in ECL due to transfers to stage 2. The current maturity 
profile  of  most  lending  books  is  relatively  short;  hence  a 
movement  to  stage  2  may  have  a  limited  effect  on  ECL. 
A significant portion of our lending to SME is documented under 
frame  credit  agreements,  which  allow  for  various  forms  of 
utilization but are unconditionally cancelable by UBS at any time. 
The relevant maturity for drawings under such agreements with 
a fixed maturity is the respective term, or maximum 12 months 
in stage 1. For unused credit lines and all drawings that have no 
fixed  maturity  (e.g.,  current  accounts),  UBS  generally  applies  a 
12-month  maturity  from  the  reporting  date,  given  the  credit 
review  policies,  which  require  either  continuous  monitoring  of 
key indicators and behavioral patterns for smaller positions or an 
annual  formal  review  for  any  other  limit.  The  ECL  for  these 
products  is  sensitive  to  shortening  or  extending  the  maturity 
assumption.

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Note 24  Fair value measurement

This Note provides fair value measurement information for both 
financial  and  non-financial  instruments  and  is  structured  as 
follows:
a) Valuation principles
b) Valuation governance
c) Fair value hierarchy
d) Valuation adjustments

e)  Transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 
f)
g) Level 3 instruments: sensitivity to changes in unobservable 

Level 3 instruments: valuation techniques and inputs

input assumptions

h) Level 3 instruments: movements during the period
i) Maximum exposure to credit risk for financial instruments 

measured at fair value
Financial instruments not measured at fair value

j)

Adoption of IFRS 9

Adoption  of  IFRS  9  on  1  January  2018  resulted  in  the 
reclassification  of  certain  financial  assets  and  liabilities  from 
amortized cost to fair value through profit or loss. This included:
– brokerage  receivables  and  payables  held  in  the  Investment 

Bank and Global Wealth Management;

– auction rate securities held in Corporate Center; and
– certain loans held in the Investment Bank.

Some of those financial assets and liabilities are designated as 
Level  3  in  the  fair  value  hierarchy.  Refer  to  the  tables  and  text 
within this Note for more information.

An  immaterial  amount  of  financial  assets  were  reclassified 
from Financial assets at fair value held for trading and Financial 
assets at fair value not held for trading to Loans and advances to 

a) Valuation principles

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for the 
sale  of  an  asset  or  paid  to  transfer  a  liability  in  an  orderly 
transaction between market participants in the principal market 
(or  most  advantageous  market,  in  the  absence  of  a  principal 
market)  as  of  the  measurement  date.  In  measuring  fair  value, 
the  Group  uses  various  valuation  approaches  and  applies  a 
hierarchy  for  prices  and  inputs  that  maximizes  the  use  of 
observable market data, if available.

All  financial  and  non-financial  assets  and  liabilities  measured 
or  disclosed  at  fair  value  are  categorized  into  one  of  three  fair 
value  hierarchy  levels.  In  certain  cases,  the  inputs  used  to 
measure  fair  value  may  fall  within  different  levels  of  the  fair 

customers  upon  adoption  of  IFRS  9.  An  immaterial  amount  of 
associated 
loan  commitments,  which  were  recognized  as 
derivative  liabilities  as  of  31  December  2017,  were  also 
derecognized  from  the  balance  sheet.  No  material  fair  value 
gains  or  losses  would  have  been  recognized  in  the  income 
statement  in  2018  had  these  instruments  not  been  reclassified. 
Similarly, no material fair value gains or losses would have been 
recognized  in  Other  comprehensive  income  related  to  debt 
instruments that were reclassified from Financial assets available 
for  sale  to  Other  financial  assets  measured  at  amortized  cost 
upon adoption of IFRS 9.

→ Refer to Note 1c for more information

value  hierarchy.  For  disclosure  purposes,  the  level  in  the 
hierarchy within which the instrument is classified in its entirety 
is  based  on  the  lowest  level  input  that  is  significant  to  the 
position’s fair value measurement:
– Level  1  –  quoted  prices  (unadjusted)  in  active  markets  for 

identical assets and liabilities;

– Level 2 – valuation techniques for which all significant inputs 

are, or are based on, observable market data; or

– Level 3 – valuation techniques for which significant inputs are 

not based on observable market data.

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If available, fair values are determined using quoted prices in 
active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market 
is  one  in  which  transactions  for  the  asset  or  liability  take  place 
with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing data on 
an  ongoing  basis.  Assets  and  liabilities  that  are  quoted  and 
traded  in  an  active  market  are  valued  at  the  currently  quoted 
price multiplied by the number of units of the instrument held.

technique, 

Where the market for a financial instrument or non-financial 
asset  or  liability  is  not  active,  fair  value  is  established  using  a 
valuation 
including  pricing  models.  Valuation 
techniques  involve  the  use  of  estimates,  the  extent  of  which 
depends on the complexity of the instrument and the availability 
of  market-based  data.  Valuation  adjustments  may  be  made  to 
allow for additional factors, including model, liquidity, credit and 
funding  risks,  which  are  not  explicitly  captured  within  the 
technique,  but  which  would  nevertheless  be 
valuation 
considered by market participants when establishing a price. The 
limitations  inherent  in  a  particular  valuation  technique  are 
considered  in  the  determination  of  an  asset  or  liability’s 
classification within the fair value hierarchy.

Many cash instruments and over-the-counter (OTC) derivative 
contracts have bid and offer prices that can be observed in the 
marketplace.  Bid  prices  reflect  the  highest  price  that  a  party  is 

willing  to  pay  for  an  asset.  Offer  prices  represent  the  lowest 
price  that  a  party  is  willing  to  accept  for  an  asset.  In  general, 
long positions are measured at a bid price and short positions at 
an  offer  price,  reflecting  the  prices  at  which  the  instruments 
could be transferred under normal market conditions. Offsetting 
positions  in  the  same  financial  instrument  are  marked  at  the 
mid-price within the bid-offer spread.

Generally, the unit of account for a financial instrument is the 
individual instrument, and UBS applies valuation adjustments at 
an  individual  instrument  level,  consistent  with  that  unit  of 
account.  However,  if  certain  conditions  are  met,  UBS  may 
estimate  the  fair  value  of  a  portfolio  of  financial  assets  and 
liabilities  with  substantially  similar  and  offsetting  risk  exposures 
on the basis of the net open risks.

For  transactions  where  the  valuation  technique  used  to 
measure fair value requires significant inputs that are not based 
on  observable  market  data,  the  financial  instrument  is  initially 
recognized  at  the  transaction  price.  This  initial  recognition 
amount  may  differ  from  the  fair  value  obtained  using  the 
valuation  technique.  Any  such  difference  is  deferred  and  not 
recognized in the income statement and referred to as deferred 
day-1 profit or loss.

→ Refer to Note 24d for more information 

b) Valuation governance

UBS’s fair value measurement and model governance framework 
includes  numerous  controls  and  other  procedural  safeguards 
that  are  intended  to  maximize  the  quality  of  fair  value 
measurements  reported 
in  the  financial  statements.  New 
products  and  valuation  techniques  must  be  reviewed  and 
approved  by  key  stakeholders  from  risk  and  finance  control 
functions.  Responsibility  for  the  ongoing  measurement  of 
financial and non-financial instruments at fair value resides with 
the  business  divisions. 
their  valuation 
responsibilities,  the  businesses  are  required  to  consider  the 
availability  and  quality  of  external  market  data  and  to  provide 
justification and rationale for their fair value estimates.

In  carrying  out 

Fair value estimates are validated by risk and finance control 
functions,  which  are  independent  of  the  business  divisions. 
Independent  price  verification  is  performed  by  Finance  through 
benchmarking  the  business  divisions’  fair  value  estimates  with 
observable  market  prices  and  other  independent  sources. 
Controls  and  a  governance  framework  are  in  place  and  are 
intended  to  ensure  the  quality  of  third-party  pricing  sources 
where used. For instruments where valuation models are used to 
determine  fair  value,  independent  valuation  and  model  control 
groups  within  Finance  and  Risk  Control  evaluate  UBS’s  models 
on  a  regular  basis,  including  valuation  and  model  input 
parameters  as  well  as  pricing.  As  a  result  of  the  valuation 
controls  employed,  valuation  adjustments  may  be  made  to  the 
business  divisions’  estimates  of  fair  value  to  align  with 
independent market data and the relevant accounting standard.

→ Refer to Note 24d for more information 

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c) Fair value hierarchy

The table below provides the fair value hierarchy classification of 
financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair 
value. The narrative that follows describes the different product 
types,  valuation  techniques  used  in  measuring  their  fair  value, 

including significant valuation inputs and assumptions used, and 
the  factors  determining  their  classification  within  the  fair  value 
hierarchy.

Determination of fair values from quoted market prices or valuation techniques1

USD million

Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

31.12.18

31.12.17

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Financial assets at fair value held for trading

 88,452

 13,956

 1,962

 104,370

 111,780

 15,604

 2,023  129,407

of which:
Government bills / bonds
Corporate and municipal bonds
Loans
Investment fund units
Asset-backed securities
Equity instruments
Financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts2

Derivative financial instruments

of which:
Interest rate contracts
Credit derivative contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Equity / index contracts
Commodity contracts

Brokerage receivables3

 9,554
 558
 0
 6,074
 0
 72,266

 1,607
 5,559
 2,886
 3,200
 248
 455

 0  11,161  12,244

 6,768
 651
 3,566
 680
 9,716
 442
 144
 0
 392
 46  72,768  81,324
 10,764

 941
 38  8,180
 0  3,433
 7,409  1,886
 199
 190
 774

 0  13,186
 566  8,785
 513  3,946
 586  9,881
 178
 377
 108  81,623
 71  11,609

 753

 124,033

 1,424

 126,210

 470  119,227

 1,589  121,285

 0  36,658
 1,444
 0
 311  53,148
 3  30,905
 1,768
 0

 418  37,076
 476
 1,920
 30  53,489
 496  31,404
 1,769

 2

 1  45,049
 0  2,325
 212  47,957
 16  22,099
 0  1,772

 138  45,188
 564  2,889
 194  48,363
 693  22,807
 0  1,772

 0

 16,840

 0

 16,840

Financial assets at fair value not held for trading4

 35,458

 42,819

 4,413

 82,690

 23,628

 35,373

 1,456

 60,457

of which:
Government bills / bonds
Corporate and municipal bonds
Financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts2
Loans
Securities financing transactions5
Auction rate securities3
Investment fund units
Equity instruments6
Other

 17,687

 4,806
 781  16,455
 4,751
 6,380
 9,899
 0
 428
 62
 38

 16,694
 0
 0
 0
 173
 123
 0

 0  22,493  22,632  4,000
 0  17,236
 785  21,237
 0  21,446
 8,132
 9,937
 1,664
 710
 702
 369

 0  9,627
 121
 0

 210

 387

 1,752
 39
 1,664
 109
 517
 331

 0

 0

 0  26,633
 0  22,022

 778  10,405
 298
 177

 0

 597

 501

 501

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income on a recurring basis

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income4

 2,319

 4,347

of which:
Government bills / bonds
Corporate and municipal bonds
Asset-backed securities
Other6

Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

 2,171
 149
 0
 0

 69
 348
 3,931
 0

 0

 0
 0
 0
 0

 6,667

 3,078

 5,291

 521

 8,889

 2,239
 497
 3,931
 0

 2,804

 136
 124  1,087
 0  3,980
 88

 150

 0  2,940
 9  1,220
 0  3,980
 749

 512

Precious metals and other physical commodities

 4,298

 0

 0

 4,298

 4,681

 0

 0

 4,681

Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
Other non-financial assets7
Total assets measured at fair value

 0
 131,280

 82
 202,077

 0
 7,800

 82
 341,156

 0

 55
 143,636  175,550

 43

 98
 5,631  324,818

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Determination of fair values from quoted market prices or valuation techniques (continued)1

USD million

Financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

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31.12.17

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Financial liabilities at fair value held for trading

 24,406

 4,468

 69

 28,943

 26,710

 4,421

 120

 31,251

of which:
Government bills / bonds
Corporate and municipal bonds
Investment fund units
Equity instruments

Derivative financial instruments

of which:
Interest rate contracts
Credit derivative contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Equity / index contracts
Commodity contracts

Financial liabilities designated at fair value on a recurring basis

Brokerage payables designated at fair value3

Debt issued designated at fair value

Other financial liabilities designated at fair value

of which:
Amounts due under unit-linked investment contracts
Securities financing transactions5
Over-the-counter debt instruments

 2,423
 126
 551
 21,306

 416
 3,377
 137
 537

 2,839
 0
 3,530
 27
 0
 689
 42  21,886

 5,286

 263
 51  3,542
 269
 555
 345
 20,817

 0  5,549
 36  3,629
 16
 841
 68  21,230

 580

 122,933

 2,210

 125,723

 409  115,849

 2,879  119,137

 7  32,511
 2,203
 0
 322  52,964
 1  33,669
 1,487
 0

 226  32,743
 519
 2,722
 86  53,372
 1,371  35,041
 1,487

 0

 191  39,380
 5  39,184
 617  3,895
 0  3,278
 218  46,318
 125  46,662
 43  25,445  1,945  27,433
 1  1,602
 0  1,601

 0

 0

 0

 38,420

 0

 38,420

 46,074

 10,957

 57,031

 32,569

 1,025

 33,594

 0

 0

 39,616

 11,166

 50,782

 14,651

 1,991

 16,643

 0  21,679
 9,461
 0
 1,427
 0

 0  21,679
 9,461
 0
 2,450
 1,023

 0  11,821
 0  11,821
 385
 382
 0
 4
 0  2,447  1,980  4,427

Non-financial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
 1
Other non-financial liabilities
 16,157  217,813
Total liabilities measured at fair value
1 Bifurcated embedded derivatives are presented on the same balance sheet lines as their host contracts and are not included in this table. The fair value of these derivatives was not material for the periods 
presented.    2 Financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts were reclassified from Financial assets at fair value held for trading to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 
1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.    3 Comparative-period information is not disclosed for financial assets and liabilities that were measured at amortized cost prior to the adoption of IFRS 9 on 
1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.    4 As of 31 December 2018, USD 23 billion of Financial assets at fair value not held for trading and USD 6 billion of Financial assets measured at fair value 
through other comprehensive income are expected to be recovered or settled after 12 months. As of 31 December 2017, USD 24 billion of Financial assets at fair value not held for trading and USD 7 billion of 
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income were expected to be recovered or settled after 12 months.     5 The increases in Securities financing transactions primarily relate to the 
reclassification of certain balances from amortized cost to fair value through profit or loss upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.     6 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 
1 January 2018, equity instruments that were formerly classified as available for sale under IAS 39 were reclassified to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading. Refer to Note 1c for more information.  
7 Other non-financial assets primarily consist of properties and other non-current assets held for sale, which are measured at the lower of their net carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

 1
 27,119  174,538

 0
 244,465

 0
 283,711

 0
 24,986

 0
 14,260

 0

 0

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Valuation techniques 

Valuation  techniques  are  used  to  value  positions  for  which  a 
market price is not available from market sources. This includes 
certain less liquid debt and equity instruments, certain exchange-
traded  derivatives  and  all  derivatives  transacted  in  the  OTC 
market.  UBS  uses  widely  recognized  valuation  techniques  for 
determining  the  fair  value  of  financial  and  non-financial 
instruments  that  are  not  actively  traded  and  quoted.  The  most 
frequently applied valuation techniques include discounted value 
of  expected  cash  flows,  relative  value  and  option  pricing 
methodologies.

Discounted  value  of  expected  cash  flows  is  a  valuation 
technique  that  measures  fair  value  using  estimated  expected 
future  cash  flows  from  assets  or  liabilities  and  then  discounts 
these  cash  flows  using  a  discount  rate  or  discount  margin  that 
reflects  the  credit  and  /  or  funding  spreads  required  by  the 
market  for  instruments  with  similar  risk  and  liquidity  profiles  to 
produce a present value. When using such valuation techniques, 
expected  future  cash  flows  are  estimated  using  an  observed  or 
implied  market  price  for  the  future  cash  flows  or  by  using 
industry  standard  cash  flow  projection  models.  The  discount 
factors  within  the  calculation  are  generated  using  industry 
standard yield curve modeling techniques and models.

Relative value models measure fair value based on the market 
prices  of  equivalent  or  comparable  assets  or  liabilities,  making 
adjustments  for  differences  between  the  characteristics  of  the 
observed instrument and the instrument being valued.

Option pricing models incorporate assumptions regarding the 
behavior of future price movements of an underlying referenced 
asset  or  assets  to  generate  a  probability-weighted  future 
expected  payoff  for  the  option.  The  resulting  probability-
weighted  expected  payoff  is  then  discounted  using  discount 
factors  generated  from  industry  standard  yield  curve  modeling 
techniques  and  models.  The  option  pricing  model  may  be 
implemented  using  a  closed-form  analytical  formula  or  other 
mathematical  techniques  (e.g.,  binomial  tree  or  Monte  Carlo 
simulation).

Where available, valuation techniques use market-observable 
assumptions and inputs. If such data is not available, inputs may 
be derived by reference to similar assets in active markets, from 
recent  prices  for  comparable  transactions  or  from  other 
observable  market  data.  In  such  cases,  the  inputs  selected  are 
based  on  historical  experience  and  practice  for  similar  or 
analogous  instruments,  derivation  of  input  levels  based  on 
similar  products  with  observable  price  levels  and  knowledge  of 
current market conditions and valuation approaches.

For  more  complex  instruments  and  instruments  not  traded  in 
an  active  market,  fair  values  may  be  estimated  using  a 
combination  of  observed  transaction  prices,  consensus  pricing 
services and relevant quotes. Consideration is given to the nature 
of  the  quotes  (e.g.,  indicative  or  firm)  and  the  relationship  of 
recently  evidenced  market  activity  to  the  prices  provided  by 
consensus  pricing  services.  UBS  also  uses  internally  developed

models,  which  are  typically  based  on  valuation  methods  and 
techniques recognized as standard within the industry.

Assumptions  and  inputs  used  in  valuation  techniques  include 
benchmark interest rate curves, credit and funding spreads used in 
estimating  discount  rates,  bond  and  equity  prices,  equity  index 
prices,  foreign  exchange  rates,  levels  of  market  volatility  and 
correlation. Refer to Note 24f for more information. The discount 
curves  used  by  the  Group  incorporate  the  funding  and  credit 
characteristics of the instruments to which they are applied.

Financial instruments excluding derivatives: product 
description, valuation and classification in the fair value 
hierarchy

Government bills and bonds
Product  description:  government  bills  and  bonds  include  fixed-
rate,  floating-rate  and  inflation-linked  bills  and  bonds  issued  by 
sovereign governments.

Valuation: these instruments are generally valued using prices 
obtained  directly  from  the  market.  Instruments  that  cannot  be 
priced  directly  using  active-market  data  are  valued  using 
discounted  cash  flow  valuation  techniques  that  incorporate 
market data for similar government instruments. 

Fair value hierarchy: government bills and bonds are generally 
traded in active markets with prices that can be obtained directly 
from  these  markets,  resulting  in  classification  as  Level  1,  while 
the remaining positions are classified as Level 2.

Corporate and municipal bonds
Product  description:  corporate  bonds  include  senior,  junior  and 
subordinated debt issued by corporate entities. Municipal bonds 
are 
local  governments.  While  most 
instruments  are  standard  fixed-  or  floating-rate  securities,  some 
may have more complex coupon or embedded option features. 

issued  by  state  and 

Valuation:  corporate  and  municipal  bonds  are  generally 
valued  using  prices  obtained  directly  from  the  market  for  the 
security, or similar securities, adjusted for seniority, maturity and 
liquidity.  When  prices  are  not  available,  instruments  are  valued 
using  discounted  cash  flow  valuation  techniques  incorporating 
the credit spread of the issuer or similar issuers. For convertible 
bonds where no directly comparable price is available, issuances 
may be priced using a convertible bond model.

Fair  value  hierarchy:  corporate  and  municipal  bonds  are 
generally classified as Level 1 or Level 2 depending on the depth 
of trading activity behind price sources. Level 3 instruments have 
no  suitable  pricing  information  available  and  also  cannot  be 
referenced  to  other  securities  issued  by  the  same  issuer. 
Therefore, such instruments are measured based on price levels 
for similar issuers adjusted for relative tenor and issuer quality.

Traded loans and loans designated at fair value
Product  description:  these  instruments  include  fixed-rate  loans, 
corporate loans, recently originated commercial real estate loans 
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Valuation:  loans  are  valued  directly  using  market  prices  that 
reflect  recent  transactions  or  quoted  dealer  prices,  where 
available.  Where  no  market  price  data  is  available,  loans  are 
valued  by  relative  value  benchmarking  using  pricing  derived 
from  debt  instruments  in  comparable  entities  or  different 
products  in  the  same  entity,  or  by  using  a  credit  default  swap 
valuation  technique,  which  requires  inputs  for  credit  spreads, 
credit  recovery  rates  and  interest  rates.  Recently  originated 
commercial real estate loans are measured using a securitization 
approach  based  on  rating  agency  guidelines.  The  valuation  of 
the  contingent  lending  transactions  is  dependent  on  actuarial 
mortality  levels  and  actuarial  life  insurance  policy  lapse  rates. 
Mortality  and  lapse  rate  assumptions  are  based  on  external 
actuarial  estimations  for 
large  homogeneous  pools,  and 
contingencies are derived from a range relative to the actuarially 
expected amount.

Fair value hierarchy: instruments with suitably deep and liquid 
pricing information are classified as Level 2, while any positions 
requiring the use of valuation techniques, or for which the price 
sources have insufficient trading depth, are classified as Level 3.

Investment fund units
Product  description:  investment  fund  units  are  pools  of  assets, 
generally  equity  instruments  and  bonds,  broken  down  to 
redeemable units.
Valuation: 

fund  units  are  predominantly 
exchange-traded,  with  readily  available  quoted  prices  in  liquid 
markets.  Where  market  prices  are  not  available,  fair  value  may 
be  measured  using  net  asset  values  (NAV),  taking  into  account 
any restrictions imposed upon redemption. 

investment 

Fair  value  hierarchy:  listed  units  are  classified  as  Level  1, 
provided  there  is  sufficient  trading  activity  to  justify  active-
market  classification,  while  other  positions  are  classified  as 
Level 2. Positions for which NAV are not available or that are not 
redeemable  at  the  measurement  date  or  shortly  thereafter  are 
classified as Level 3.

Asset-backed securities
include 
Product  description:  asset-backed  securities 
(RMBS),  commercial 
residential  mortgage-backed  securities 
mortgage-backed 
collateralized  debt 
(CMBS), 
obligations  (CDO)  and  other  ABS  and  are  instruments  generally 
issued  through  the  process  of  securitization  of  underlying 
interest-bearing assets. 

securities 

(ABS) 

Valuation:  for  liquid  securities,  the  valuation  process  will  use 
trade  and  price  data,  updated  for  movements  in  market  levels 
between  the  time  of  trading  and  the  time  of  valuation.  Less 
liquid instruments are measured using discounted expected cash 
flows  incorporating  price  data  for  instruments  or  indices  with 
similar  risk  profiles.  Inputs  to  discounted  expected  cash  flow 
techniques  include  asset  prepayment  rates,  discount  margin  or 
discount yields and asset default and recovery rates. 

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Fair  value  hierarchy:  CDO,  RMBS,  CMBS  and  other  ABS  are 
generally classified as Level 2. However, if significant inputs are 
unobservable, or if market or fundamental data is not available, 
they are classified as Level 3.

Auction rate securities
Product description: there are two types of auction rate securities 
(APS)  and  auction  rate 
(ARS):  auction  preferred  securities 
certificates  (ARC).  ARC  are  issued  by  municipalities  and  are  used 
by 
investors  as  tax-exempt  alternatives  to  money  market 
instruments. Interest rates for these instruments are reset through 
a periodic Dutch auction. APS are similar to ARC with the primary 
difference being that they are issued from closed-end funds. 

Valuation:  ARS  are  valued  using  market  prices  that  reflect 
recent transactions after applying an adjustment for trade size or 
quoted dealer prices, where available. 

Fair  value  hierarchy:  suitably  deep  and 

liquid  pricing 
information  is  generally  not  available  for  ARS  securities.  As  a 
result, these securities are classified as Level 3.

Equity instruments
Product  description:  equity  instruments  include  stocks  and 
shares, private equity positions and units held in hedge funds.

Valuation: listed equity instruments are generally valued using 
prices  obtained  directly  from  the  market.  Unlisted  equity 
holdings,  including  private  equity  positions,  are  initially  marked 
at  their  transaction  price  and  are  revalued  when  reliable 
evidence  of  price  movement  becomes  available  or  when  the 
position  is  deemed  to  be  impaired.  Fair  value  for  units  held  in 
hedge funds is measured based on their published NAV, taking 
into account any restrictions imposed upon redemption.

Fair  value  hierarchy:  the  majority  of  equity  securities  are 
actively  traded  on  public  stock  exchanges  where  quoted  prices 
in  Level  1 
are  readily  and  regularly  available,  resulting 
classification. Units held in hedge funds are classified as Level 2, 
except  for  positions  for  which  published  NAV  are  not  available 
or that are not redeemable at the measurement date or shortly 
thereafter, in which case such positions are classified as Level 3.

Financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts
Product  description:  unit-linked  investment  contracts  allow 
investors to invest in a pool of assets through issued investment 
units. 

Valuation: the majority of assets are listed on exchanges and 

fair values are determined using quoted prices.

Fair  value  hierarchy:  most  assets  are  classified  as  Level  1  if 
actively  traded,  or  Level  2  if  trading  is  not  active.  However, 
instruments  for  which  prices  are  not  readily  available  are 
classified as Level 3.

Note 24  Fair value measurement (continued)

Securities financing transactions
Product  description:  securities  financing  transactions  include 
(reverse)  repurchase  agreements  (securities  purchased  under 
resale  agreements  and  securities  sold  under 
repurchase 
agreements) that are managed on a fair value basis.

Valuation:  These  instruments  are  valued  using  discounted 
expected  cash  flow  techniques.  The  discount  rate  applied  is 
based  on  funding  curves  that  are  relevant  to  the  collateral 
eligibility terms for the contract in question.

Fair  value  hierarchy:  Collateral  funding  curves  for  these 
instruments  are  generally  observable  and,  as  a  result,  these 
positions are classified as Level 2. Where the collateral terms are 
non-standard 
considered 
the 
unobservable and classified Level 3.

curve  may  be 

funding 

Brokerage receivables and payables
Product description: brokerage receivables and payables include 
callable, on-demand balances, including long cash credits, short 
cash debits, margin debit balances and short sale proceeds. 

Valuation: fair value is determined based on the value of the 

underlying balances. 

Fair  value  hierarchy:  due  to  their  on-demand  nature,  these 

receivables and payables are designated as Level 2.

Financial liabilities designated at fair value
Product  description:  debt  instruments,  primarily  comprised  of 
equity-,  rates-  and  credit-linked  issued  notes,  which  are  held  at 
fair  value  under  the  fair  value  option.  These  instruments  are 
tailored  specifically  to  the  holder’s  risk  or  investment  appetite 
with structured coupons or payoffs. 

Valuation:  the  risk  management  and  the  valuation  approaches 
for  these  instruments  are  closely  aligned  with  the  equivalent 
derivatives  business  and  the  underlying  risk,  and  the  valuation 
techniques  used  for  this  component  are  the  same  as  the  relevant 
valuation  techniques  described  below.  For  example,  equity-linked 
notes  should  be  referenced  to  equity  /  index  contracts  and  credit-
linked notes should be referenced to credit derivative contacts.

Fair  value  hierarchy:  observability  is  closely  aligned  with  the 

equivalent derivatives business and the underlying risk.

→ Refer to Notes 19 and 22 for information on debt issued 
designated at fair value and other financial liabilities 

designated at fair value

→ Refer to Note 24d for more information on own credit 

adjustments related to financial liabilities designated at fair 

value

Amounts due under unit-linked investment contracts
Product description: the financial liability represents the amounts 
due to unit holders. 

Valuation:  the  fair  values  of  investment  contract  liabilities  are 
determined  by  reference  to  the  fair  value  of  the  corresponding 
assets.

Fair value hierarchy: the liabilities themselves are not actively 
traded,  but  are  mainly  referenced  to  instruments  that  are 
actively traded and are therefore classified as Level 2.

Derivative instruments: product description, valuation and 
classification in the fair value hierarchy

The  curves  used  for  discounting  expected  cash  flows  in  the 
valuation  of  collateralized  derivatives  reflect  the  funding  terms 
associated  with  the  relevant  collateral  arrangement  for  the 
instrument  being  valued.  These  collateral  arrangements  differ 
across  counterparties  with  respect  to  the  eligible  currency  and 
interest  terms  of  the  collateral.  The  majority  of  collateralized 
derivatives are measured using a discount curve that is based on 
funding  rates  derived  from  overnight  interest  in  the  cheapest 
eligible  currency  for  the  respective  counterparty  collateral 
agreement.

Uncollateralized  and  partially  collateralized  derivatives  are 
discounted using the LIBOR (or equivalent) curve for the currency 
of  the  instrument.  As  described  in  Note  24d,  the  fair  value  of 
uncollateralized  and  partially  collateralized  derivatives  is  then 
adjusted  by  CVA,  DVA  and  FVA  as  applicable,  to  reflect  an 
estimation  of  the  effect  of  counterparty  credit  risk,  UBS’s  own 
credit risk and funding costs and benefits.

Interest rate contracts
Product description: interest rate swap contracts include interest 
rate  swaps,  basis  swaps,  cross-currency  swaps,  inflation  swaps 
and  interest  rate  forwards,  often  referred  to  as  forward  rate 
agreements  (FRA).  Interest  rate  option  contracts  include  caps 
and  floors,  swaptions,  swaps  with  complex  payoff  profiles  and 
other more complex interest rate options.

Valuation: 

interest  rate  swap  contracts  are  valued  by 
estimating future interest cash flows and discounting those cash 
flows using a rate that reflects the appropriate funding rate for 
the  position  being  measured.  The  yield  curves  used  to  estimate 
future  index  levels  and  discount  rates  are  generated  using 
interest  rates 
market  standard  yield  curve  models  using 
associated  with  current  market  activity.  The  key  inputs  to  the 
models  are  interest  rate  swap  rates,  FRA  rates,  short-term 
interest  rate  futures  prices,  basis  swap  spreads  and  inflation 
swap  rates.  Interest  rate  option  contracts  are  valued  using 
various  market  standard  option  models,  using  inputs  that 
include interest rate yield curves, inflation curves, volatilities and 
correlations.  The  volatility  and  correlation  inputs  within  the 
models are implied from market data based on market-observed 
prices  for  standard  option  instruments  trading  within  the 
market. Option models used to value more exotic products have 
a number of model parameter inputs that require calibration to 
enable the exotic model to price standard option instruments to 
the  price  levels  observed  in  the  market.  When  the  maturity  of 
the  interest  rate  swap  or  option  contract  exceeds  the  term  for 
which  standard  market  quotes  are  observable  for  a  significant 
input parameter, the contracts are valued by extrapolation from 
the  last  observable  point  using  standard  assumptions  or  by 
reference to another observable comparable input parameter to 
represent a suitable proxy for that portion of the term.

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Fair  value  hierarchy:  the  majority  of  interest  rate  swaps  are 
classified as Level 2 as the standard market contracts that form 
the  inputs  for  yield  curve  models  are  generally  traded  in  active 
and observable markets. Options are generally treated as Level 2 
as  the  calibration  process  enables  the  model  output  to  be 
validated  to  active-market  levels.  Models  calibrated  in  this  way 
are then used to revalue the portfolio of both standard options 
and  more  exotic  products.  In  most  cases,  there  are  active  and 
observable  markets  for  the  standard  market  instruments  that 
form  the  inputs  for  yield  curve  models  as  well  as  the  financial 
instruments  from  which  volatility  and  correlation  inputs  are 
derived.  Exotic  options  for  which  appropriate  volatility  or 
correlation  input  levels  cannot  be  implied  from  observable 
market data are classified as Level 3. Interest rate swap or option 
contracts  are  classified  as  Level  3  when  the  term  exceeds 
standard market-observable quotes.

Credit derivative contracts
Product  description:  a  credit  derivative  is  a  financial  instrument 
that  transfers  credit  risk  related  to  a  single  underlying  entity,  a 
portfolio  of  underlying  entities  or  a  pool  of  securitized 
referenced  assets.  Credit  derivative  products  include  credit 
default  swaps  (CDS)  on  single  names,  indices  and  securitized 
products,  plus  first  to  default  swaps  and  certain  total  return 
swaps.

Valuation: credit derivative contracts are valued using industry 
standard  models  based  primarily  on  market  credit  spreads, 
upfront  pricing  points  and  implied  recovery  rates.  Where  a 
derivative credit spread is not directly available, it may be derived 
from  the  price  of  the  reference  cash  bond.  Asset-backed  credit 
derivatives are valued using a similar valuation technique to the 
underlying  security  with  an  adjustment  to  reflect  the  funding 
differences  between  cash  and  synthetic  form.  Inputs  include 
prepayment  rates,  default  rates,  loss  severity,  discount  margin  / 
rate.

Fair  value  hierarchy  classification:  single-entity  and  portfolio 
credit  derivative  contracts  are  classified  as  Level  2  when  credit 
spreads  and  recovery  rates  are  determined  from  actively  traded 
observable  market  data.  Where  the  underlying  reference 
name(s)  are  not  actively  traded  and  the  correlation  cannot  be 
directly  mapped  to  actively  traded  tranche  instruments,  these 
contracts are classified as Level 3. Asset-backed credit derivatives 
follow  the  characteristics  of  the  underlying  security  and  are 
therefore distributed across Level 2 and Level 3.

Foreign exchange contracts
Product description: this includes open spot and forward foreign 
exchange  (FX)  contracts  and  OTC  FX  option  contracts.  OTC  FX 
option  contracts  include  standard  call  and  put  options,  options 
with  multiple  exercise  dates,  path-dependent  options,  options 
with  averaging  features,  options  with  discontinuous  payoff 
characteristics, options on a number of underlying FX rates and 
contracts,  which  have  a 
FX  option 
multi-dimensional 
dependency on multiple FX pairs.

Valuation:  open  spot  FX  contracts  are  valued  using  the  FX 
spot  rate  observed  in  the  market.  Forward  FX  contracts  are 
valued using the FX spot rate adjusted for forward pricing points 
observed  from  standard  market-based  sources.  OTC  FX  option 
contracts  are  valued  using  market  standard  option  valuation 
models.  The  models  used  for  shorter-dated  options  (i.e., 
maturities  of  five  years  or  less)  tend  to  be  different  than  those 
used  for  longer-dated  options  because  the  models  needed  for 
longer-dated  OTC  FX  contracts  require  additional  consideration 
of  interest  rate  and  FX  rate  interdependency.  Inputs  to  the 
option  valuation  models  include  spot  FX  rates,  FX  forward 
points,  FX  volatilities,  interest  rate  yield  curves,  interest  rate 
volatilities  and  correlations.  The 
inputs  for  volatility  and 
correlation are implied through the calibration of observed prices 
for  standard  option  contracts  trading  within  the  market.  The 
valuation  for  multi-dimensional  FX  options  uses  a  multi-local 
volatility model, which is calibrated to the observed FX volatilities 
for all relevant FX pairs.

Fair  value  hierarchy:  the  markets  for  both  FX  spot  and  FX 
forward  pricing  points  are  both  actively  traded  and  observable 
and  therefore  such  FX  contracts  are  generally  classified  as 
Level 2. A significant proportion of OTC FX option contracts are 
classified  as  Level  2  as  inputs  are  derived  mostly  from  standard 
market  contracts  traded  in  active  and  observable  markets.  OTC 
include  multi-
FX  option  contracts  classified  as  Level  3 
dimensional  FX  options  and  long-dated  FX  exotic  option 
contracts where there is no active market from which to derive 
volatility or correlation inputs. 

Equity / index contracts
Product  description:  equity  /  index  contracts  are  equity  forward 
contracts  and  equity  option  contracts.  Equity  option  contracts 
include market standard single or basket stock or index call and 
put  options  as  well  as  equity  option  contracts  with  more 
complex features.

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Valuation:  equity  forward  contracts  have  a  single  stock  or 
index underlying and are valued using market standard models. 
The  key  inputs  to  the  models  are  stock  prices,  estimated 
dividend rates and equity funding rates (which are implied from 
prices  of  forward  contracts  observed  in  the  market).  Estimated 
cash  flows  are  then  discounted  using  market  standard 
discounted  cash  flow  models  using  a  rate  that  reflects  the 
appropriate funding rate for that portion of the portfolio. When 
no market data is available for the instrument maturity, they are 
valued  by  extrapolation  of  available  data,  use  of  historical 
dividend data, or use of data for a related equity. Equity option 
contracts are valued using market standard models that estimate 
the  equity  forward  level  as  described  for  equity  forward 
contracts  and  incorporate  inputs  for  stock  volatility  and  for 
correlation  between  stocks  within  a  basket.  The  probability-
weighted  expected  option  payoff  generated  is  then  discounted 
using  market  standard  discounted  cash  flow  models  applying  a 
rate that reflects the appropriate funding rate for that portion of 
the  portfolio.  When  volatility,  forward  or  correlation  inputs  are 
not  available,  they  are  valued  using  extrapolation  of  available 
data,  historical  dividend,  correlation  or  volatility  data,  or  the 
equivalent data for a related equity.

Fair  value  hierarchy:  as  inputs  are  derived  mostly  from 
standard  market  contracts  traded  in  active  and  observable 
markets, a significant proportion of equity forward contracts are 

d) Valuation adjustments

classified as Level 2. Equity option positions for which inputs are 
derived  from  standard  market  contracts  traded  in  active  and 
observable  markets  are  also  classified  as  Level  2.  Level  3 
positions  are  those  for  which  volatility,  forward  or  correlation 
inputs are not observable.

Commodity contracts
Product  description:  commodity  derivative  contracts  include 
forward,  swap  and  option  contracts  on  individual  commodities 
and on commodity indices. 

Valuation:  commodity  forward  and  swap  contracts  are 
measured  using  market  standard  models  that  use  market 
forward  levels  on  standard  instruments.  Commodity  option 
contracts  are  measured  using  market  standard  option  models 
that  estimate  the  commodity  forward  level  as  described  for 
commodity forward and swap contracts, incorporating inputs for 
the  volatility  of  the  underlying  index  or  commodity.  For 
commodity  options  on  baskets  of  commodities  or  bespoke 
commodity  indices,  the  valuation  technique  also  incorporates 
inputs  for  the  correlation  between  different  commodities  or 
commodity indices.

Fair  value  hierarchy:  individual  commodity  contracts  are 
typically classified as Level 2 because active forward and volatility 
market data is available.

→ Refer to Note 11 for more information on derivative 

instruments

The  output  of  a  valuation  technique  is  always  an  estimate  of  a 
fair value that cannot be measured with complete certainty. As a 
result,  valuations  are  adjusted,  where  appropriate  and  when 
such  factors  would  be  considered  by  market  participants  in 
estimating  fair  value,  to  reflect  close-out  costs,  credit  exposure, 
model-driven  valuation  uncertainty,  funding  costs  and  benefits, 
trading restrictions and other factors. Valuation adjustments are 
an  important  component  of  fair  value  for  assets  and  liabilities 
that are measured using valuation techniques. Such adjustments 
are  applied  to  reflect  uncertainties  within  the  fair  value 
measurement  process,  to  adjust  for  an 
identified  model 
simplification  or  to  incorporate  an  aspect  of  fair  value  that 
requires  an  overall  portfolio  assessment  rather  than  an 
evaluation based on an individual instrument level characteristic.

Deferred day-1 profit or loss reserves
For  new  transactions  where  the  valuation  technique  used  to 
measure fair value requires significant inputs that are not based 
on  observable  market  data,  the  financial  instrument  is  initially 
recognized  at  the  transaction  price.  The  transaction  price  may 
differ  from  the  fair  value  obtained  using  a  valuation  technique, 
initially 
where  any  such  difference 
recognized  in  the  income  statement.  These  day-1  profit  or  loss 
reserves  are 
reflected,  where  appropriate,  as  valuation 
adjustments.

is  deferred  and  not 

Deferred  day-1  profit  or  loss  related  to  financial  instruments 
other than financial assets measured at fair value through other 
comprehensive  income  is  released  into  Other  net  income  from 
fair  value  changes  on  financial  instruments  when  pricing  of 
equivalent  products  or  the  underlying  parameters  become 
observable or when the transaction is closed out.

Deferred  day-1  profit  or  loss  related  to  financial  assets 
measured  at  fair  value  through  other  comprehensive  income  is 
released  into  Other  comprehensive  income  when  pricing  of 
equivalent  products  or  the  underlying  parameters  become 
observable  and  is  released  into  Other  income  when  the  assets 
are sold.

In the second quarter of 2018, a day-1 profit or loss reserve 
release  of  USD 196  million  was  recognized  in  the  income 
statement  related  to  long-dated  UBS-issued  structured  notes, 
which  are  reported  within  Debt  issued  designated  at  fair  value 
on  the  balance  sheet.  The  day-1  profit  or  loss  reserve  release 
was  driven  by  increased  observability  of  the  own  credit 
adjustment (OCA) curve used to value these positions following 
the  issuance  of  a  30-year  senior  unsecured  bond  in  the  second 
quarter of 2018.

The  table  on  the  next  page  summarizes  the  changes  in 
deferred  day-1  profit  or  loss  reserves  during  the  respective 
period. 

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USD million

Reserve balance at the beginning of the year

Profit / (loss) deferred on new transactions

(Profit) / loss recognized in the income statement

(Profit) / loss recognized in other comprehensive income

Foreign currency translation

Reserve balance at the end of the year

2018

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Own credit 
In  addition  to  considering  the  valuation  of  the  derivative  risk 
component, the valuation of financial liabilities designated at fair 
value also requires consideration of the funded component and 
specifically  the  own  credit  component  of  fair  value.  Own  credit 
risk  is  reflected  in  the  valuation  of  UBS’s  fair  value  option 
liabilities  where  this  component  is  considered  relevant  for 
valuation  purposes  by  UBS’s  counterparties  and  other  market 
participants.  However,  own  credit  risk  is  not  reflected  in  the 
valuation  of  UBS’s  liabilities  that  are  fully  collateralized  or  for 
other obligations for which it is established market practice not 
to include an own credit component.

Changes in the fair value of financial liabilities designated at 
fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  related  to  own  credit  are 
recognized  in  Other  comprehensive  income  directly  within 
Retained  earnings.  As  the  Group  does  not  hedge  changes  in 
own credit arising on financial liabilities designated at fair value, 
presenting own credit within Other comprehensive income does 
not  create  or  increase  an  accounting  mismatch  in  the  income 
statement.  The  unrealized  and  any  realized  own  credit 
recognized 
income  will  not  be 
in  Other  comprehensive 
reclassified to the income statement in future periods. 

Own  credit 

is  estimated  using  an  OCA  curve,  which 
incorporates observable market data, including market-observed 

secondary  prices  for  UBS  senior  debt,  UBS  credit  default  swap 
(CDS) spreads and senior debt curves of peers. The table below 
summarizes  the  effects  of  own  credit  adjustments  related  to 
financial  liabilities  designated  at  fair  value.  The  change  in 
unrealized  own  credit  consists  of  changes  in  fair  value  that  are 
attributable to the change in UBS’s credit spreads, as well as the 
effect of changes in fair values attributable to factors other than 
credit spreads, such as redemptions, effects from time decay and 
changes in interest and other market rates. Realized own credit 
is recognized when an instrument with an associated unrealized 
own  credit  adjustment  is  repurchased  prior  to  the  contractual 
maturity  date.  Life-to-date  amounts  reflect  the  cumulative 
unrealized change since initial recognition.

In  June  2018,  UBS  AG  issued  a  30-year  senior  unsecured 
bond as part of its ongoing funding requirements. The market-
observable  secondary  prices 
this  bond  have  been 
incorporated  into  the  OCA  curve  construction,  resulting  in  a 
widening  of  the  curve  at  the  long  end.  An  own  credit  gain  of 
USD 253 million was recognized in Other comprehensive income 
in the second quarter of 2018, mainly reflecting this OCA curve 
change.

for 

→ Refer to Note 19 for more information on debt issued 

designated at fair value

Own credit adjustments on financial liabilities designated at fair value

USD million

Recognized during the year:

Realized gain / (loss) 

Unrealized gain / (loss) 

Total gain / (loss), before tax

USD million

Recognized on the balance sheet as of the end of the year:

Unrealized life-to-date gain / (loss) 

438 

For the year ended
Included in
Other comprehensive income

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inherent 

Credit valuation adjustments
In order to measure the fair value of OTC derivative instruments, 
including  funded  derivative  instruments  that  are  classified  as 
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading, credit valuation 
adjustments (CVA) are necessary to reflect the credit risk of the 
counterparty 
instruments.  This  amount 
represents  the  estimated  fair  value  of  protection  required  to 
hedge the counterparty credit risk of such instruments. A CVA is 
determined  for  each  counterparty,  considering  all  exposures  to 
that  counterparty,  and  is  dependent  on  the  expected  future 
value  of  exposures,  default  probabilities  and  recovery  rates, 
applicable collateral or netting arrangements, break clauses and 
other contractual factors.

in  these 

Funding valuation adjustments
Funding  valuation  adjustments  (FVA)  reflect  the  costs  and 
benefits of funding associated with uncollateralized and partially 
collateralized  derivative  receivables  and  payables  and  are 
calculated  as  the  valuation  effect  from  moving  the  discounting 
of the uncollateralized derivative cash flows from LIBOR to OCA 
using the CVA framework. 

An  FVA  is  also  applied  to  collateralized  derivative  assets  in 

cases where the collateral cannot be sold or repledged.

Debit valuation adjustments
A  debit  valuation  adjustment  (DVA)  is  estimated  to  incorporate 
own  credit  in  the  valuation  of  derivatives,  effectively  consistent 
with  the  CVA  framework.  A  DVA  is  determined  for  each 
counterparty,  considering  all  exposures  with  that  counterparty 
and taking into account collateral netting agreements, expected 
future  mark-to-market  movements  and  UBS’s  credit  default 
spreads.

Valuation adjustments on financial instruments

Life-to-date gain / (loss), USD million
Credit valuation adjustments1

Funding valuation adjustments

Debit valuation adjustments

Other valuation adjustments

of which: liquidity

of which: model uncertainty

1 Amounts do not include reserves against defaulted counterparties.

Other valuation adjustments
Instruments  that  are  measured  as  part  of  a  portfolio  of 
combined  long  and  short  positions  are  valued  at  mid-market 
levels  to  ensure  consistent  valuation  of  the  long-  and  short-
component  risks.  A  liquidity  valuation  adjustment  is  then  made 
to the overall net long or short exposure to move the fair value 
to bid or offer as appropriate, reflecting current levels of market 
liquidity.  The  bid-offer  spreads  used  in  the  calculation  of  this 
valuation adjustment are obtained from market transactions and 
other relevant sources and are updated periodically.

Uncertainties  associated  with  the  use  of  model-based 
valuations  are  incorporated  into  the  measurement  of  fair  value 
through  the  use  of  model  reserves.  These  reserves  reflect  the 
amounts  that  the  Group  estimates  should  be  deducted  from 
valuations  produced  directly  by  models 
incorporate 
uncertainties in the relevant modeling assumptions, in the model 
and  market  inputs  used,  or  in  the  calibration  of  the  model 
output  to  adjust  for  known  model  deficiencies.  In  arriving  at 
these  estimates,  the  Group  considers  a  range  of  market 
practices,  including  how  it  believes  market  participants  would 
assess  these  uncertainties.  Model  reserves  are  reassessed 
periodically in light of data from market transactions, consensus 
pricing services and other relevant sources.

to 

In the second quarter of 2018, a USD 65 million expense was 
recognized  in  the  income  statement  reflecting  the  model 
valuation  adjustment  recorded  to  capture  the  spread  between 
OCA  and  LIBOR  volatility  affecting  the  valuation  of  certain 
structured note issuances.

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e) Transfers between Level 1 and Level 2

The  amounts  provided  below  reflect  transfers  between  Level  1 
and  Level  2  for  instruments  that  were  held  for  the  entire 
reporting period.

financial  assets  held 

Assets  totaling  approximately  USD 0.6  billion,  which  were 
trading, 
mainly  comprised  of 
predominantly  investment  fund  units  as  well  as  corporate  and 
municipal bonds, were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 during 
2018, generally resulting from increased levels of trading activity 
observed within the market. Transfers of financial liabilities from 
Level 2 to Level 1 during 2018 were not significant.

for 

financial  assets  held 

Assets  totaling  approximately  USD 0.7  billion,  which  were 
mainly  comprised  of 
trading, 
predominantly  investment  fund  units  and  equity  instruments, 
were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 during 2018, generally 
resulting  from  diminished  levels  of  trading  activity  observed 
within the market. Transfers of financial liabilities from Level 1 to 
Level 2 during 2018 were not significant.

for 

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f) Level 3 instruments: valuation techniques and inputs 

The  table  below  presents  material  Level  3  assets  and  liabilities 
together  with  the  valuation  techniques  used  to  measure  fair 
value, the significant inputs used in a given valuation technique 
that  are  considered  unobservable  and  a  range  of  values  for 
those  unobservable  inputs.  Several  inputs  disclosed  in  prior 
periods  are  not  disclosed  in  the  table  below  because  they  are 
not  considered  significant  to  the  respective  valuation  technique 
as of 31 December 2018.

The  range  of  values  represents  the  highest-  and  lowest-level 
input  used  in  the  valuation  techniques.  Therefore,  the  range 
does  not  reflect  the  level  of  uncertainty  regarding  a  particular 
input,  but  rather  the  different  underlying  characteristics  of  the 
relevant assets and liabilities. The ranges will therefore vary from 
period  to  period  and  parameter  to  parameter  based  on 
characteristics  of  the  instruments  held  at  each  balance  sheet 
date.  Further,  the  ranges  of  unobservable  inputs  may  differ 
across  other  financial  institutions,  reflecting  the  diversity  of  the 
products in each firm’s inventory.

Valuation techniques and inputs used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 assets and liabilities

Fair value

Assets

Liabilities

Valuation 
technique(s)

Significant 
unobservable 
input(s)1

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USD billion
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value held for trading and Financial assets at fair value not held for trading3
Corporate and municipal 
bonds
Traded loans, loans 
designated at fair value, 
loan commitments and 
guarantees

Relative value to 
market comparable

 0.7

 0.0

 0.0

 0.6

 2.7

 0.0

 1.7

 0.0

Bond price equivalent

Range of inputs

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high

weighted 
average2 

low high

weighted 
average2 

unit1 

 0

 134

 89

 0

 133

 92

points

Relative value to 
market comparable
Discounted expected 
cash flows
Market comparable 
and securitization 
model
Relative value to 
market comparable
Relative value to 
market comparable
Relative value to 
market comparable

Auction rate securities 4

 1.7

 0.0

Investment fund units 5

 0.6

 0.7

 0.0

 0.0

Equity instruments 5
Debt issued designated at 
fair value6
Other financial liabilities 
designated at fair value6
Derivative financial instruments

 0.6

 0.5

 0.0

 0.1

 11.0

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 1.0

 2.0

Interest rate contracts

 0.4

 0.1

 0.2

 0.2 Option model

Credit derivative contracts

 0.5

 0.6

 0.5

 0.6

Discounted expected 
cash flows

Equity / index contracts

 0.5

 0.7

 1.4

 1.9 Option model

Loan price equivalent

 0

 100

 99

 50

 102

 98

Credit spread

301

 513

 23

 124

points
basis 
points

Discount margin

 1

Bond price equivalent

 79

 14

 99

 2

 89

 0

 14

 2

%

points

Net asset value

Price

Volatility of interest 
rates7

 50

 81

 28

 70

Credit spreads 
Bond price equivalent
Equity dividend yields
Volatility of equity 
stocks, equity and 
other indices
Equity-to-FX 
correlation
Equity-to-equity 
correlation

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 3
 0

 4

 545
 99
 12

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 0

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for non-derivative financial instruments and were calculated by weighting inputs based on the fair values of the respective instruments. Weighted averages are not provided for inputs related to derivative contracts as 
this would not be meaningful.     3 Comparative-period information includes equity instruments that were formerly classified as available for sale under IAS 39 and have been reclassified to Financial assets at fair 
value  not  held  for  trading  upon  adoption  of  IFRS  9  on  1  January  2018.  Refer  to  Note  1c  for  more  information.     4  Comparative-period  information  is  not  disclosed  for  financial  assets  and  liabilities  that  were 
measured  at  amortized  cost  prior  to  the  adoption  of  IFRS  9.  Refer  to  Note  1c  for  more  information.     5  The  range  of  inputs  is  not  disclosed  as  there  is  a  dispersion  of  values  given  the  diverse  nature  of  the 
investments.     6  Valuation  techniques,  significant  unobservable  inputs  and  the  respective  input  ranges  for  Debt  issued  designated  at  fair  value  and  Other  financial  liabilities  designated  at  fair  value,  which  are 
primarily comprised of over-the-counter debt instruments, are the same as the equivalent derivative or structured financing instruments presented elsewhere in this table.     7 Effective in 2018, the range of inputs 
reported  for  this  significant  unobservable  input  is  based  on  normal  volatility  and  the  unit  has  been  updated  to  basis  points.  Log-normal  volatility  with  the  unit  as  points  was  reported  previously.  Prior-period 
information has been restated to reflect this change in presentation.

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Significant unobservable inputs in Level 3 positions

This section discusses the significant unobservable inputs used in 
the  valuation  of  Level  3  instruments  and  assesses  the  potential 
effect that a change in each unobservable input in isolation may 
have  on  a  fair  value  measurement,  including  information  to 
facilitate an understanding of factors that give rise to the input 
shown.  Relationships  between  observable  and 
ranges 
unobservable  inputs  have  not  been  included  in  the  summary 
below.

Factors 

instruments. 

Bond price equivalent
Where  market  prices  are  not  available  for  a  bond,  fair  value  is 
measured  by  comparison  with  observable  pricing  data  from 
similar 
selecting 
comparable  instruments  include  credit  quality,  maturity  and 
industry  of  the  issuer.  Fair  value  may  be  measured  either  by  a 
direct price comparison or by conversion of an instrument price 
into a yield (either as an outright yield or as a spread to LIBOR). 
Bond prices are expressed as points of the nominal, where 100 
represents a fair value equal to the nominal value (i.e., par).

considered  when 

For corporate and municipal bonds, the range represents the 
range of prices from reference issuances used in determining fair 
value.  Bonds  priced  at  0  are  distressed  to  the  point  that  no 
recovery is expected, while prices significantly in excess of 100 or 
par  relate  to  inflation-linked  or  structured  issuances  that  pay  a 
coupon 
in  excess  of  the  market  benchmark  as  of  the 
measurement date.

For  credit  derivatives,  the  bond  price  range  represents  the 
range of prices used for reference instruments that are typically 
converted  to  an  equivalent  yield  or  credit  spread  as  part  of  the 
valuation process.

Loan price equivalent
Where  market  prices  are  not  available  for  a  traded  loan,  fair 
value  is  measured  by  comparison  with  observable  pricing  data 
for  similar  instruments.  Factors  considered  when  selecting 
comparable  instruments  include  industry  segment,  collateral 
quality, maturity and issuer-specific covenants. Fair value may be 
measured either by a direct price comparison or by conversion of 
an instrument price into a yield. The range represents the range 
of  prices  derived  from  reference  issuances  of  a  similar  credit 
quality  used  in  measuring  fair  value  for  loans  classified  as  Level 
3. Loans priced at 0 are distressed to the point that no recovery 
is expected, while a current price of 100 represents a loan that is 
expected to be repaid in full. 

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Credit spread
Valuation models for many credit derivatives require an input for 
the credit spread, which is a reflection of the credit quality of the 
associated  referenced  underlying.  The  credit  spread  of  a 
particular  security  is  quoted  in  relation  to  the  yield  on  a 
benchmark security or reference rate, typically either US Treasury 
or LIBOR, and is generally expressed in terms of basis points. An 
increase / (decrease) in credit spread will increase / (decrease) the 
value  of  credit  protection  offered  by  CDS  and  other  credit 
derivative  products.  The  income  statement  effect  from  such 
changes  depends  on  the  nature  and  direction  of  the  positions 
held.  Credit  spreads  may  be  negative  where  the  asset  is  more 
creditworthy  than  the  benchmark  against  which  the  spread  is 
calculated.  A  wider  credit  spread 
represents  decreasing 
creditworthiness.  The  range  represents  a  diverse  set  of 
underlyings,  with  the  lower  end  of  the  range  representing 
credits  of  the  highest  quality  (e.g.,  approximating  the  risk  of 
LIBOR)  and  the  upper  end  of  the  range  representing  greater 
levels of credit risk.

Discount margin (DM)
The  DM  spread  represents  the  discount  rates  used  to  present 
value cash flows of an asset to reflect the market return required 
for  uncertainty  in  the  estimated  cash  flows.  DM  spreads  are  a 
rate  or  rates  applied  on  top  of  a  floating  index  (e.g.,  LIBOR)  to 
discount  expected  cash  flows.  Generally,  a  decrease  /  (increase) 
in  the  DM  in  isolation  would  result  in  a  higher  /  (lower)  fair 
value.

The high end of the range relates to securities that are priced 
low  within  the  market  relative  to  the  expected  cash  flow 
schedule.  This  indicates  that  the  market  is  pricing  an  increased 
risk  of  credit  loss  into  the  security  that  is  greater  than  what  is 
being  captured  by  the  expected  cash  flow  generation  process. 
The  low  ends  of  the  ranges  are  typical  of  funding  rates  on 
better-quality instruments.

Funding spread
Structured  financing  transactions  are  valued  using  synthetic 
funding curves that best represent the assets that are pledged as 
collateral  for  the  transactions.  They  are  not  representative  of 
where UBS can fund itself on an unsecured basis, but provide an 
estimate  of  where  UBS  can  source  and  deploy  secured  funding 
with  counterparties  for  a  given  type  of  collateral.  The  funding 
spreads  are  expressed  in  terms  of  basis  points  over  or  under 
LIBOR, and if funding spreads widen, this increases the effect of 
discounting. 

A  small  proportion  of  structured  debt  instruments  and  non-
structured fixed-rate bonds within financial liabilities designated 
at fair value had an exposure to funding spreads that was longer 
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Volatility 
Volatility measures the variability of future prices for a particular 
instrument and is generally expressed as a percentage, where a 
higher  number  reflects  a  more  volatile  instrument  for  which 
future price movements are more likely to occur. The minimum 
level  of  volatility  is  0%  and  there  is  no  theoretical  maximum. 
Volatility  is  a  key  input  into  option  models,  where  it  is  used  to 
derive  a  probability-based  distribution  of  future  prices  for  the 
underlying  instrument.  The  effect  of  volatility  on  individual 
positions within the portfolio is driven primarily by whether the 
option contract is a long or short position. In most cases, the fair 
value of an option increases as a result of an increase in volatility 
and  is  reduced  by  a  decrease  in  volatility.  Generally,  volatility 
used  in  the  measurement  of  fair  value  is  derived  from  active-
market  option  prices  (referred  to  as  implied  volatility).  A  key 
feature  of  implied  volatility  is  the  volatility  “smile”  or  “skew,” 
which represents the effect of pricing options of different option 
strikes at different implied volatility levels.

The  volatility  of 

interest  rates  reflects  the  range  of 
unobservable  volatilities  across  different  currencies  and  related 
underlying  interest  rate  levels.  Volatilities  of  low  interest  rates 
tend to be much higher than volatilities of high interest rates. In 
addition,  different  currencies  may  have  significantly  different 
implied  volatilities.  The  volatility  of  equity  stocks,  equity  and 
other indices reflects the range of underlying stock volatilities.

Correlation
Correlation  measures 
the 
movements  of  two  variables.  It  is  expressed  as  a  percentage 
between  –100%  and  +100%,  where  +100%  represents 

interrelationship  between 

the 

perfectly  correlated  variables  (meaning  a  movement  of  one 
variable  is  associated  with  a  movement  of  the  other  variable  in 
the  same  direction)  and  –100%  implies  the  variables  are 
inversely  correlated  (meaning  a  movement  of  one  variable  is 
associated  with  a  movement  of  the  other  variable  in  the 
opposite  direction).  The  effect  of  correlation  on 
the 
measurement of fair value depends on the specific terms of the 
instruments  being  valued,  reflecting  the  range  of  different 
payoff features within such instruments.

Equity-to-FX correlation is important for equity options based 
on  a  currency  different  than  the  currency  of  the  underlying 
stock.  Equity-to-equity  correlation  is  particularly  important  for 
complex  options  that  incorporate,  in  some  manner,  different 
equities in the projected payoff. 

Equity dividend yields 
The derivation of a forward price for an individual stock or index 
is  important  for  measuring  fair  value  for  forward  or  swap 
contracts  and  for  measuring  fair  value  using  option  pricing 
models.  The  relationship  between  the  current  stock  price  and 
the forward price is based on a combination of expected future 
dividend levels and payment timings, and, to a lesser extent, the 
relevant  funding  rates  applicable  to  the  stock  in  question. 
Dividend  yields  are  generally  expressed  as  an  annualized 
percentage  of  the  share  price  with  the  lowest  limit  of  0% 
representing  a  stock  that  is  not  expected  to  pay  any  dividend. 
The  dividend  yield  and  timing  represents  the  most  significant 
parameter  in  determining  fair  value  for  instruments  that  are 
sensitive to an equity forward price.

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g) Level 3 instruments: sensitivity to changes in unobservable input assumptions

The table below summarizes those financial assets and liabilities 
classified  as  Level  3  for  which  a  change  in  one  or  more  of  the 
unobservable  inputs  to  reflect  reasonably  possible  alternative 
assumptions  would  change  fair  value  significantly,  and  the 
estimated effect thereof. 

reasonably possible changes to assumptions used within the fair 
value  measurement  process.  The  sensitivity  ranges  are  not 
always symmetrical around the fair values as the inputs used in 
valuations are not always precisely in the middle of the favorable 
and unfavorable range.

The  table  shown  presents  the  favorable  and  unfavorable 
effects for each class of financial assets and liabilities for which 
the  potential  change  in  fair  value  is  considered  significant.  The 
sensitivity  data  presented  represent  an  estimation  of  valuation 
uncertainty  based  on  reasonably  possible  alternative  values  for 
Level  3  inputs  at  the  balance  sheet  date  and  do  not  represent 
the estimated effect of stress scenarios. Typically, these financial 
assets and liabilities are sensitive to a combination of inputs from 
Levels  1–3.  Although  well-defined  interdependencies  may  exist 
between  Levels  1–2  and  Level  3  parameters  (e.g.,  between 
interest  rates,  which  are  generally  Level  1  or  Level  2,  and 
prepayments, which are generally Level 3), these have not been 
incorporated  in  the  table.  Further,  direct  interrelationships 
between  the  Level  3  parameters  discussed  below  are  not  a 
significant element of the valuation uncertainty.

Sensitivity data are estimated using a number of techniques, 
including  the  estimation  of  price  dispersion  among  different 
market  participants,  variation  in  modeling  approaches  and 

Sensitivity  data  are  determined  at  a  product  or  parameter 
level  and  then  aggregated  assuming  no  diversification  benefit. 
The calculated sensitivity is applied to both the outright position 
and  any  related  Level  3  hedge.  The  main  interdependencies 
across different Level 3 products to a single unobservable input 
parameter have been included in the basis of netting exposures 
within  the  calculation.  Aggregation  without  allowing  for 
diversification involves the simple summation of individual results 
with the total sensitivity, therefore representing the effect of all 
unobservable  inputs  that,  if  moved  to  a  reasonably  possible 
favorable or unfavorable level at the same time, would result in 
a  significant  change  in  the  valuation.  Diversification  would 
incorporate  estimated  correlations  across  different  sensitivity 
results  and,  as  such,  would  result  in  an  overall  sensitivity  that 
would  be  less  than  the  sum  of  the  individual  component 
sensitivities.  The  Group  believes 
there  are 
diversification  benefits  within  the  portfolios  representing  these 
sensitivity numbers, they are not significant to this analysis.

that,  while 

Sensitivity of fair value measurements to changes in unobservable input assumptions

USD million
Traded loans, loans designated at fair value, loan commitments and guarantees

Securities financing transactions

Auction rate securities1

Asset-backed securities

Equity instruments

Interest rate derivative contracts, net

Credit derivative contracts, net

Foreign exchange derivative contracts, net

Equity / index derivative contracts, net

Other

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Unfavorable
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Favorable
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Unfavorable
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 66

 12

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 13

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h) Level 3 instruments: movements during the period

Significant changes in Level 3 instruments
The table on the following pages presents additional information 
about  Level  3  assets  and  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value  on  a 
recurring basis. Level 3 assets and liabilities may be hedged with 
instruments  classified  as  Level  1  or  Level  2  in  the  fair  value 
hierarchy  and,  as  a  result,  realized  and  unrealized  gains  and 
losses included in the table may not include the effect of related 
hedging activity. Furthermore, the realized and unrealized gains 
and  losses  presented  within  the  table  are  not  limited  solely  to 
those  arising  from  Level  3  inputs,  as  valuations  are  generally 
derived from both observable and unobservable parameters.

Assets  and  liabilities  transferred  into  or  out  of  Level  3  are 
presented as if those assets or liabilities had been transferred at 
the beginning of the year. 

Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018, certain financial 
assets  and  liabilities  were  newly  classified  at  fair  value  through 
profit  or  loss  and  were  designated  as  Level  3  in  the  fair  value 
hierarchy. These financial instruments are presented in the table 
on  the  following  pages,  including  the  associated  effect  upon 
adoption. This includes auction rate securities held in Corporate 
Center and certain loans held in the Investment Bank.

In  addition  to  various  financial  assets  and  liabilities  being 
newly classified at fair value through profit or loss, certain equity 
investments  and  investment  fund  units  measured  at  fair  value 
through  other  comprehensive  income  were  reclassified  to 
Financial  assets  at  fair  value  not  held  for  trading  under  the 

revised  IFRS  9  classification  and  measurement  rules,  which 
resulted 
reclassification  between 
reporting lines in the table on the following pages.

in  an  opening  balance 

Assets  transferred  into  and  out  of  Level  3  totaled  USD 1.4 
billion  and  USD 0.4  billion,  respectively.  Transfers  into  Level  3 
were  primarily  comprised  of  corporate  and  municipal  bonds, 
reflecting  decreased  observability  of  the  respective  bond  price 
equivalent. Transfers out of Level 3 were primarily comprised of 
equity / index contracts resulting from increased observability of 
the respective equity volatility inputs.

Liabilities transferred into and out of Level 3 totaled USD 2.5 
billion  and  USD 4.8  billion,  respectively.  Transfers  into  Level  3 
were primarily comprised of rates-linked and equity-linked issued 
debt  instruments,  reflecting  decreased  observability  of  the 
respective  rates  volatility  and  equity  volatility  inputs.  Transfers 
out of Level 3 were primarily comprised of rates-linked fixed-rate 
and  equity-linked 
instruments  resulting  from 
changes  in  the  observability  of  the  OCA  curve  and  equity 
volatility  inputs  used  to  determine  the  fair  value  of  these 
instruments.  In  the  second  quarter  of  2018,  USD 2.9  billion  of 
UBS-issued  structured  notes,  which  are  reported  within  Debt 
issued  designated  at  fair  value  on  the  balance  sheet,  were 
transferred  from  Level  3  to  Level  2  in  the  fair  value  hierarchy, 
reflecting increased observability of the OCA curve used to value 
these notes.

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Movements of Level 3 instruments

Total gains / (losses) included in 
comprehensive income

Balance 
as of
31 December
2016

Net gains / 
(losses) 
included in 
income1

 1.7

 0.6

 0.7

 0.1

 0.3

 2.0

 1.2

 (0.1)

 0.1

 (0.1)

 (0.1)

 0.0

 0.2

 0.2

of which: 
related to 
Level 3 
instruments held 
at the end of 
the reporting 

period Purchases

Sales

Issuances Settlements

Transfers 
into 
Level 3

Transfers 
out of 
Level 3

Foreign 
currency 
translation

 0.0

 0.7

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 0.0

 1.0

 (0.2)

 0.1

 0.1

 (0.1)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.5

 0.1

 0.0

 0.2

 (0.7)

 (2.8)

 0.0

 (0.3)

 0.0

 2.7

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 0.0

 0.6

 0.2

 0.0

 (0.1)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.2

 0.0

 0.0

 0.4

 (1.3)

 0.1

 (0.1)

 0.1

 0.2

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 (0.7)

 0.0

 (0.1)

 0.0

 0.9

 (0.1)

 (0.1)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.3

 (0.6)

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 0.5

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 2.5

 0.3

 1.3

 0.7

 0.2

 3.9

 1.5

 1.8

 0.6

 (0.3)

 (0.4)

 0.0

 0.0

 1.0

 (1.2)

 0.4

 (0.9)

 0.1

 0.0

 (0.2)

 (0.1)

 0.0

 0.3

 0.0

 0.3

 0.0

 (0.1)

 (0.2)

 (0.1)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.9

 0.0

 (0.1)

 (0.3)

 (0.7)

 (0.1)

 0.1

 0.0

 0.3

 0.0

 (0.1)

 (0.4)

 (0.4)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 0.7

 (1.4)

 0.5

 (1.4)

 0.2

 (0.2)

 0.3

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 0.6

 0.0

 (0.4)

 (0.6)

 (0.4)

 0.2

 0.2

 0.1

 (0.8)

 (0.5)

 (0.1)

 0.1

 0.1

 0.1

USD billion

Financial assets at fair value held for 
trading

of which:

Corporate and municipal bonds

Loans

Investment fund units

Other

Financial assets at fair value not held for 
trading

of which:

Loans
Auction rate securities 3
Equity instruments 4
Other

Financial assets measured at fair value 
through other comprehensive income

Derivative financial instruments – assets

of which:

Interest rate contracts

Credit derivative contracts

Equity / index contracts

Other

Derivative financial instruments – 
liabilities

of which:

Credit derivative contracts

Equity / index contracts

Other

Debt issued designated at fair value

 9.5

 1.4

 0.9

 0.0

 0.0

 5.3

 (5.0)

 1.2

 (1.7)

 0.4

Other financial liabilities designated at 
fair value
1 Net gains / (losses) included in comprehensive income are comprised of Net interest income, Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments and Other income.    2 Total Level 3 assets as of 31 
December 2018 were USD 7.8 billion (31 December 2017: USD 5.6 billion). Total Level 3 liabilities as of 31 December 2018 were USD 14.3 billion (31 December 2017: USD 16.2 billion).     3 Comparative-period 
information is not disclosed for items that were measured at amortized cost prior to the adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.     4 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 
2018, equity instruments that were formerly classified as available for sale under IAS 39 were reclassified to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading. Refer to Note 1c for more information.  

 (0.2)

 (0.8)

 0.0

 1.5

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 0.0

 1.3

 0.1

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Total gains / (losses) included in 
comprehensive income

Reclassifi-
cations and 
remeasure-
ments upon
 adoption of 
IFRS 9

Balance 
as of
31 December
2017

Balance 
as of 
1 January 
2018

Net gains / 
(losses) 
included in 
income1

of which: 
related to 
Level 3 
instruments 
held at the end 
of the reporting 

period Purchases

Sales

Issuances Settlements

Transfers 
into 
Level 3

Transfers 
out of 
Level 3

Foreign 
currency 
translation

Balance 
as of 
31 December
20182

 2.0

 0.4

 2.4

 (0.2)

 (0.2)

 2.1

 (7.1)

 4.2

 0.0

 0.7

 (0.2)

 0.6

 0.5

 0.6

 0.4

 0.4

 0.6

 0.9

 0.6

 0.4

 0.0

 0.1

 (0.1)

 (0.1)

 0.0

 0.0

 (0.1)

 (0.1)

 0.6

 0.9

 0.2

 0.4

 (0.9)

 (5.6)

 (0.3)

 (0.4)

 0.0

 4.2

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.5

 0.1

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 (0.1)

 0.0

 1.5

 3.0

 4.4

 0.0

 0.0

 1.7

 (1.9)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 (0.1)

 0.8

 0.7

 0.6
 1.9
 0.4
 0.1

 0.5

 (0.5)

 1.6

 0.1

 0.6

 0.7

 0.2

 1.4
 1.9
 0.4
 0.8

 1.6

 0.1

 0.6

 0.7

 0.2

 (0.2)
 0.1
 0.1
 0.0

 (0.2)
 0.1
 0.1
 0.0

 1.5
 0.0
 0.2
 0.0

 (1.0)
 (0.4)
 (0.2)
 (0.4)

 0.0
 0.0
 0.0
 0.0

 0.0
 0.0
 0.0
 0.0

 0.1
 0.0
 0.0
 0.0

 0.0
 0.0
 0.0
 (0.1)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 1.0

 (1.5)

 0.5

 (0.1)

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 (0.1)

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 (0.1)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.3

 0.8

 0.0

 (0.1)

 (0.4)

 (1.0)

 0.0

 0.3

 0.0

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 (0.1)

 0.0

 2.9

 0.0

 2.9

 (0.3)

 (0.2)

 0.0

 0.0

 1.3

 (1.5)

 0.3

 (0.5)

 0.0

 (0.2)

 0.1

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 1.2

 0.0

 (0.2)

 (1.2)

 (0.1)

 0.1

 0.3

 0.0

 0.0

 (0.5)

 0.0

 0.6

 2.0

 0.3

 11.2

 2.0

 0.0

 0.6

 2.0

 0.3

 11.2

 2.0

 0.0

 (0.3)

 0.0

 0.5

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 0.0
 0.1
 0.0
 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 2.0

 0.7

 0.7

 0.4

 0.2

 4.4

 1.8
 1.7
 0.5
 0.5

 1.4

 0.4

 0.5

 0.5

 0.0

 2.2

 0.5

 1.4

 0.3

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 5.8

 (4.3)

 2.2

 (4.3)

 (0.2)

 11.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 1.1

 (2.0)

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 1.0

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Note 24  Fair value measurement (continued)

i) Maximum exposure to credit risk for financial instruments measured at fair value

The  tables  below  provide  the  Group’s  maximum  exposure  to 
credit  risk  for  financial  instruments  measured  at  fair  value  and 
the 
respective  collateral  and  other  credit  enhancements 
mitigating credit risk for these classes of financial instruments. 

The  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  includes  the  carrying 
amounts  of  financial  instruments  recognized  on  the  balance 
sheet  subject  to  credit  risk  and  the  notional  amounts  for  off-
balance  sheet  arrangements.  Where  information  is  available, 
collateral is presented at fair value. For other collateral, such as 

real  estate,  a  reasonable  alternative  value  is  used.  Credit 
enhancements, 
such  as  credit  derivative  contracts  and 
guarantees,  are  included  at  their  notional  amounts.  Both  are 
capped  at  the  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  for  which  they 
serve as security. The “Risk management and control” section of 
this  report  describes  management’s  view  of  credit  risk  and  the 
related exposures, which can differ in certain respects from the 
requirements of IFRS.

Maximum exposure to credit risk 

USD billion
Financial assets measured at fair value on the balance 
sheet
Financial assets at fair value held for trading – debt 
instruments2,3
Derivative financial instruments4
Brokerage receivables
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading – 
debt instruments6
Total financial assets measured at fair value
Guarantees7
Loan commitments7
Forward starting transactions, reverse repurchase and 
securities borrowing agreements
Total maximum exposure to credit risk not reflected on 
the balance sheet

31.12.18

Collateral

Credit enhancements

Maximum
exposure to
credit risk

Cash
collateral
received

Collateral-
ized by
securities

Secured by
real estate

Other 
collateral1

Netting

Credit
derivative
contracts Guarantees 

 21.9
 126.2
 16.8

 59.8
 224.8
 1.6
 3.5

 8.1

 13.3

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 4.1
 16.5

 16.7
 37.3

 8.1

 8.1

 110.8

 110.8

 0.0

 0.1
 0.1

 2.4

 0.0

 0.2

 0.0
 0.2
 0.1

 0.0

 2.4

 0.0

 0.2

 0.4

31.12.17

Collateral

Credit enhancements

Maximum
exposure to
credit risk

Cash
collateral
received

Collateral-
ized by
securities

Secured by
real estate

Other 
collateral1

Credit
derivative
contracts Guarantees 

Netting

 26.3
 121.3

USD billion
Financial assets measured at fair value on the balance 
sheet
Financial assets at fair value held for trading – debt 
instruments2,5
Derivative financial instruments4
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading – 
debt instruments3,6
Total financial assets measured at fair value
Guarantees7
Loan commitments7
Total maximum exposure to credit risk not reflected on 
the balance sheet
 4.5
1 Includes but is not limited to life insurance contracts, inventory, accounts receivable, mortgage loans, patents and copyrights.    2 These positions are generally managed under the market risk framework. For the 
purpose of this disclosure, collateral and credit enhancements were not considered.    3 Does not include investment fund units.    4 The amount shown in the “Netting” column represents the netting potential not 
recognized on the balance sheet. Refer to Note 25 for more information.    5 Does not include debt instruments held for unit-linked investment contracts and investment fund units.    6 Financial assets at fair value 
not held for trading collateralized by securities consisted of structured loans and reverse repurchase and securities borrowing agreements.    7 The amount shown in the “Guarantees” column largely relates to sub-
participations. Refer to Note 34 for more information.   

 59.9
 207.4
 1.7
 8.0

 49.8
 90.5
 1.7
 2.8

 26.3
 14.4

 10.1
 14.1

 102.8

 102.8

 3.9

 0.2

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 1.0

 0.0

 9.6

 3.9

 0.2

 4.1

 1.0

Exposure to 
credit risk 
after collateral 
and credit 
enhancements

 21.9
 11.4
 0.3

 43.1
 76.6
 1.4
 0.7

 0.0

 2.1

Exposure to 
credit risk 
after collateral 
and credit 
enhancements

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j) Financial instruments not measured at fair value

The table below provides the estimated fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value.

Financial instruments not measured at fair value

USD billion
Assets1

Cash and balances at central banks

Loans and advances to banks

Receivables from securities financing transactions

Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments

Loans and advances to customers

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost2

Liabilities

Amounts due to banks

Payables from securities financing transactions

Cash collateral payables on derivative instruments

Customer deposits

Debt issued measured at amortized cost

Carrying 
value

31.12.18

Fair value

Carrying 
value

31.12.17

Fair value

Total

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

 108.4

 108.4

 16.9

 95.3

 23.6

 320.4

 22.6

 11.0

 10.3

 28.9

 419.8

 132.3

 16.9

 95.4

 23.6

 320.9

 22.4

 11.0

 10.3

 28.9

 419.9

 135.0

 108.4

 16.3

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 8.4

 8.9

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.6

 91.9

 23.6

 171.2

 10.7

 1.9

 10.3

 28.9

 419.8

 133.6

 0.0

 0.0

 3.4

 0.0

 149.7

 3.3

 0.2

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1

 1.4

 90.0

 14.1

 92.0

 24.0

 326.7

 37.8

 7.7

 17.5

 31.0

 419.6

 143.2

 90.0

 14.1

 92.0

 24.0

 328.2

 37.7

 7.7

 17.5

 31.0

 419.6

 147.2

 90.0

 13.4

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 6.5

 6.6

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.7

 89.4

 24.0

 0.0

 0.0

 2.5

 0.0

 181.2

 147.0

 30.2

 1.0

 1.1

 17.5

 31.0

 419.6

 142.7

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 4.5

Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost2
1 As of 31 December 2018, USD 0 billion of Loans and advances to banks, USD 1 billion of Receivables from securities financing transactions, USD 139 billion of Loans and advances to customers and USD 15 billion 
of Other financial assets measured at amortized cost are expected to be recovered or settled after 12 months. As of 31 December 2017, USD 0 billion of Loans and advances to banks, USD 2 billion of Receivables 
from securities financing transactions, USD 137 billion of Loans and advances to customers and USD 7 billion of Other financial assets measured at amortized cost were expected to be recovered or settled after 12 
months.    2 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018, prime brokerage receivables and payables were reclassified from amortized cost to fair value through profit or loss. Refer to Note 1c for more information.    

 37.2

 37.2

 37.2

 0.1

 0.0

 6.8

 6.9

 6.9

 0.0

 0.0

The  fair  values  included  in  the  table  above  were  calculated  for 
disclosure  purposes  only.  The  valuation 
techniques  and 
assumptions  described  below  relate  only  to  the  fair  value  of 
UBS’s  financial  instruments  not  measured  at  fair  value.  Other 
institutions may use different methods and assumptions for their 
fair  value  estimation,  and  therefore  such  fair  value  disclosures 
cannot necessarily be compared from one financial institution to 
another.  The 
following  principles  were  applied  when 
determining  fair  value  estimates  for  financial  instruments  not 
measured at fair value:
– For  financial  instruments  with  remaining  maturities  greater 
than  three  months,  the  fair  value  was  determined  from 
quoted market prices, if available.

– Where  quoted  market  prices  were  not  available,  the  fair 
values  were  estimated  by  discounting  contractual  cash  flows 
using current market interest rates or appropriate yield curves 
for  instruments  with  similar  credit  risk  and  maturity.  These 
estimates  generally  include  adjustments  for  counterparty 
credit risk or UBS’s own credit.

– For short-term financial instruments with remaining maturities 
of three months or less, the carrying amount, which is net of 

receivables 

credit  loss  allowances,  is  generally  considered  a  reasonable 
estimate of fair value. The following financial instruments not 
measured  at  fair  value  had  remaining  maturities  of  three 
months or less as of 31 December 2018: 100% of cash and 
balances  at  central  banks,  96%  of  loans  and  advances  to 
banks,  89%  of 
financing 
transactions, 100% of cash collateral receivables on derivative 
instruments, 48% of loans and advances to customers, 26% 
of other financial assets measured at amortized cost, 81% of 
amounts  due  to  banks,  97%  of  payables  from  securities 
financing  transactions,  100%  of  cash  collateral  payables  on 
derivative  instruments,  97%  of  customer  deposits,  7%  of 
debt  issued  measured  at  amortized  cost  and  100%  of  other 
financial liabilities measured at amortized cost.

from  securities 

– The 

repurchase  and 

fair  value  estimates 

reverse 
for 
repurchase agreements with variable and fixed interest rates, 
for  all  maturities,  include  the  valuation  of  the  interest  rate 
component  of  these  instruments.  Credit  and  debit  valuation 
adjustments  have  not  been  included  in  the  valuation  given  
the short-term nature of these instruments.

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Note 25  Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities

UBS  enters  into  netting  agreements  with  counterparties  to 
manage the credit risks associated primarily with repurchase and 
reverse  repurchase  transactions,  securities  borrowing  and 
lending,  over-the-counter  derivatives  and  exchange-traded 
derivatives. These netting agreements and similar arrangements 
generally  enable  the  counterparties  to  set  off  liabilities  against 
available assets received in the ordinary course of business and / 
or in the event that the counterparty to the transaction is unable 
to fulfill its contractual obligations. The right of setoff is a legal 
right  to  settle  or  otherwise  eliminate  all  or  a  portion  of  an 
amount  due  by  applying  an  amount  receivable  from  the  same 
counterparty against it, thus reducing credit exposure.

The  table  below  provides  a  summary  of  financial  assets 
subject  to  offsetting,  enforceable  master  netting  arrangements 
and similar agreements, as well as financial collateral received to 
mitigate  credit  exposures  for  these  financial  assets.  The  gross 

financial  assets  of  the  Group  that  are  subject  to  offsetting, 
enforceable  netting  arrangements  and  similar  agreements  are 
reconciled  to  the  net  amounts  presented  within  the  associated 
balance  sheet  line,  after  giving  effect  to  financial  liabilities  with 
the  same  counterparties  that  have  been  offset  on  the  balance 
sheet  and  other  financial  assets  not  subject  to  an  enforceable 
netting  arrangement  or  similar  agreement.  Further,  related 
amounts  for  financial  liabilities  and  collateral  received  that  are 
not offset on the balance sheet are shown to arrive at financial 
assets after consideration of netting potential.

The  Group  engages  in  a  variety  of  counterparty  credit 
mitigation  strategies  in  addition  to  netting  and  collateral 
arrangements.  Therefore,  the  net  amounts  presented  in  the 
tables on this and on the next page do not purport to represent 
their actual credit exposure.

Financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements and similar agreements

Assets subject to netting arrangements 

Netting recognized on the balance sheet

Netting potential not recognized on
the balance sheet4

Gross assets
before netting

Netting with 
gross liabilities3

Net assets
recognized
on the
balance 
sheet

 75.5

 120.0

 22.3

 7.8

Assets after
consideration 
of
netting
potential

 0.0

 5.2

 7.8

 0.0

Financial
liabilities

Collateral
received

 (4.4)

 (90.8)

 (13.5)

 (1.4)

 (71.2)

 (24.0)

 (1.0)

 (6.4)

 (13.0)

 (4.3)

 (2.3)

 (77.5)

Assets not
subject to netting 
arrangements5
Assets
recognized
on the
balance 
sheet

Total assets

Total assets
after 
consideration
of netting 
potential

Total assets
recognized 
on the 
balance
sheet

 19.8

 6.2

 1.3

 74.9

 19.8

 11.4

 9.1

 74.9

 (77.5)
 (97.2)

 7.8
 225.7

 (1.4)
 (110.0)

 (6.4)
 (102.6)

 0.0
 13.0

 2.1
 102.2

 2.1
 115.2

 (78.8)

 (2.1)

  69.1

  115.1

 (7.7)

 (85.6)

 (61.4)

 (21.3)

 (1.1)

  21.1

 (12.0)

 (0.8)

 0.0
 (82.0)

  0.4
 205.8

 0.0
 (105.4)

 (0.2)
 (83.7)

  0.0

  8.2

  8.3

  0.2
 16.8

 22.8

 6.2

 2.9

 60.0
 91.9

 22.8

 14.4

 11.2

 60.3
 108.7

 95.3

 126.2

 23.6

 82.7

 9.9
 327.9

 92.0

 121.3

 24.0

 60.5
 297.7

As of 31.12.18, USD billion
Receivables from securities financing 
transactions1
Derivative financial instruments 

Cash collateral receivables on 
derivative instruments2
Financial assets at fair value not held for 
trading1

of which: reverse repurchase 
agreements

Total assets

As of 31.12.17, USD billion
Receivables from securities financing 
transactions1
Derivative financial instruments 

Cash collateral receivables on 
derivative instruments2
Financial assets at fair value not held for 
trading1
Total assets

 88.5

 124.3

 24.6

 85.4

 85.3
 322.9

 147.9

 117.2

 22.2

 0.4
 287.8

1 Certain reverse repurchase agreements were reclassified from amortized cost to fair value through profit or loss upon adoption of IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018. This has resulted in an increase in amounts presented 
on the line “Financial assets at fair value not held for trading” and a decrease in amounts presented on the line “Receivables from securities financing transactions.” Refer to Note 1c for more information.    2 The 
net amount of Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments recognized on the balance sheet includes certain OTC derivatives that are net settled on a daily basis either legally or in substance under IAS 32 
principles and exchange-traded derivatives that are economically settled on a daily basis.     3 The logic of the table results in amounts presented in the “Netting with gross liabilities” column corresponding directly 
to the amounts presented in the “Netting with gross assets” column in the liabilities table presented on the following page. Netting in this column for reverse repurchase agreements presented within the lines 
“Receivables from securities financing transactions” and “Financial assets at fair value not held for trading” taken together corresponds to the amounts presented for repurchase agreements in the “Payables from 
securities financing transactions” and “Other financial liabilities designated at fair value” lines in the liabilities table presented on the following page.    4 For the purpose of this disclosure, the amounts of financial 
instruments and cash collateral presented have been capped by the relevant netting agreement so as not to exceed the net amount of financial assets presented on the balance sheet; i.e., over-collateralization, 
where it exists, is not reflected in the table.    5 Includes assets not subject to enforceable netting arrangements and other out-of-scope items.    

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The  table  below  provides  a  summary  of  financial  liabilities 
subject  to  offsetting,  enforceable  master  netting  arrangements 
and similar agreements, as well as financial collateral pledged to 
mitigate credit exposures for these financial liabilities. The gross 
financial  liabilities  of  UBS  that  are  subject  to  offsetting, 
enforceable  netting  arrangements  and  similar  agreements  are 
reconciled  to  the  net  amounts  presented  within  the  associated 

balance sheet line, after giving effect to financial assets with the 
same counterparties that have been offset on the balance sheet 
and  other  financial  liabilities  not  subject  to  an  enforceable 
netting  arrangement  or  similar  agreement.  Further,  related 
amounts for financial assets and collateral pledged that are not 
offset  on  the  balance  sheet  are  shown  to  arrive  at  financial 
liabilities after consideration of netting potential.

Financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements and similar agreements

Liabilities subject to netting arrangements 

Gross
liabilities
before
netting

 20.6

 124.1

Netting recognized on the balance sheet

Netting potential not recognized 
on the balance sheet4

Net 
liabilities
recognized
on the
balance
sheet

Liabilities
after 
consideration of 
netting
potential

Financial
assets

Collateral
pledged

Netting with 
gross assets3

 (12.4)

 (4.3)

 8.3

 119.8

 (3.6)

 (90.8)

 (4.7)

 (20.9)

 29.0

 (2.3)

 26.7

 (14.2)

 (1.2)

 86.6
 86.1
 260.4

 (78.2)
 (78.2)
 (97.2)

 8.4
 7.9
 163.2

 (2.1)
 (2.1)
 (110.7)

 (5.9)
 (5.9)
 (32.6)

 92.5

 114.3

 (78.8)

 (2.1)

  13.7

  112.2

 (7.7)

 (85.6)

 (6.0)

 (15.4)

 30.2

 (1.1)

  29.2

 (16.7)

 (1.2)

 1.9
 239.0

 0.0
 (82.0)

  1.9
 157.0

 0.0
 (110.0)

 (0.1)
 (22.7)

 0.0

 8.1

 11.3

 0.4
 0.0
 19.8

  0.0

  11.2

  11.3

  1.8
 24.3

Liabilities not
subject 
to netting 
arrangements5

Liabilities
recognized
on the
balance 
sheet

Total liabilities

Total 
liabilities 
after 
consideration
of netting
potential

Total 
liabilities
recognized
on the
balance 
sheet

 2.0

 5.9

 2.2

 25.2
 1.6
 35.4

 3.8

 6.9

 1.9

 14.7
 27.3

 2.0

 14.0

 13.5

 25.6
 1.6
 55.2

 3.8

 18.1

 13.1

 16.5
 51.6

 10.3

 125.7

 28.9

 33.6
 9.5
 198.5

 17.5

 119.1

 31.0

 16.6
 184.3

As of 31.12.18, USD billion
Payables from securities financing 
transactions1

Derivative financial instruments 

Cash collateral payables on 
derivative instruments2

Other financial liabilities designated at 
fair value1

of which: repurchase agreements
Total liabilities

As of 31.12.17, USD billion
Payables from securities financing 
transactions1

Derivative financial instruments 

Cash collateral payables on 
derivative instruments2

Other financial liabilities designated at 
fair value1

Total liabilities

1 Certain repurchase agreements were reclassified from amortized cost to fair value through profit or loss upon adoption of IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018. This has resulted in an increase in amounts presented on the 
line “Other financial liabilities designated at fair value” and a decrease in amounts presented on the line “Payables from securities financing transactions.” Refer to Note 1c for more information.     2 The net 
amount of Cash collateral payables on derivative instruments recognized on the balance sheet includes certain exchange-traded derivatives that are net settled on a daily basis either legally or in substance under 
IAS 32 principles and exchange-traded derivatives that are economically settled on a daily basis.     3 The logic of the table results in amounts presented in the “Netting with gross assets” column corresponding to 
the amounts presented in the “Netting with gross liabilities” column in the assets table presented on the previous page. Netting in this column for repurchase agreements presented within the lines “Payables from 
securities financing transactions” and “Other financial liabilities designated at fair value” taken together corresponds to the amounts presented for reverse repurchase agreements in the “Receivables from securities 
financing transactions” and “Financial assets at fair value not held for trading” lines in the assets table presented on the previous page.     4 For the purpose of this disclosure, the amounts of financial instruments 
and cash collateral presented have been capped by the relevant netting agreement so as not to exceed the net amount of financial liabilities presented on the balance sheet; i.e., over-collateralization, where it 
exists, is not reflected in the table.    5 Includes liabilities not subject to enforceable netting arrangements and other out-of-scope items.   

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Note 26  Restricted and transferred financial assets

This Note provides information on restricted financial assets (Note 26a), transfers of financial assets (Note 26b and 26c) and financial 
assets that are received as collateral with the right to resell or repledge these assets (Note 26d).

a) Restricted financial assets

Restricted  financial  assets  consist  of  assets  pledged  as  collateral 
against an existing liability or contingent liability and other assets 
that  are  otherwise  explicitly  restricted  such  that  they  cannot  be 
used to secure funding. 

Financial  assets  are  mainly  pledged  as  collateral  in  securities 
lending  transactions,  in  repurchase  transactions,  against  loans 
from  Swiss  mortgage  institutions  and  in  connection  with  the 
issuance  of  covered  bonds.  The  Group  generally  enters  into 
repurchase and securities lending arrangements under standard 
market  agreements.  For  securities  lending,  the  cash  received  as 
collateral  may  be  more  or  less  than  the  fair  value  of  the 
securities  loaned,  depending  on  the  nature  of  the  transaction. 
For  repurchase  agreements,  the  fair  value  of  the  collateral  sold 
under  an  agreement  to  repurchase  is  generally  in  excess  of  the 
cash  borrowed. Pledged  mortgage  loans  serve  as  collateral  for 

existing liabilities against Swiss central mortgage institutions and 
for existing covered bond issuances of USD 12,516 million as of 
31 December 2018 (31 December 2017: USD 12,779 million).

Other  restricted  financial  assets  include  assets  protected 
under  client  asset  segregation  rules,  assets  held  by  the  Group’s 
insurance entities to back related liabilities to the policy holders, 
assets  held  in  certain  jurisdictions  to  comply  with  explicit 
minimum local asset maintenance requirements and assets held 
in  consolidated  bankruptcy  remote  entities  such  as  certain 
investment  funds  and  other  structured  entities.  The  carrying 
value  of  the  liabilities  associated  with  these  other  restricted 
financial  assets  is  generally  equal  to  the  carrying  value  of  the 
assets,  with  the  exception  of  assets  held  to  comply  with  local 
asset  maintenance  requirements,  for  which  the  associated 
liabilities are greater. 

Restricted financial assets 
USD million
Financial assets pledged as collateral
Financial assets at fair value held for trading

of which: assets pledged as collateral that may be sold or repledged by counterparties

Loans and advances to customers1
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading
Total financial assets pledged as collateral2

31.12.18

31.12.17

 43,292
 32,121
 18,804
 0
 62,096

 47,414
 36,277
 18,087
 174
 65,676

Other restricted financial assets
 3,364
Loans and advances to banks
Financial assets at fair value held for trading3
 12,591
Cash collateral receivables on derivative instruments
 3,921
Loans and advances to customers
 1,289
Financial assets at fair value not held for trading3
 2,669
Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
 253
Other
 97
 24,183
Total other restricted financial assets 
Total financial assets pledged and other restricted financial assets
 89,859
1 All related to mortgage loans that serve as collateral for existing liabilities against Swiss central mortgage institutions and for existing covered bond issuances. Of these pledged mortgage loans, approximately 
USD 3.2  billion  for  31  December  2018  (31  December  2017:  approximately  USD  2.2  billion)  could  be  withdrawn  or  used  for  future  liabilities  or  covered  bond  issuances  without  breaching  existing  collateral 
requirements.     2 Does not include assets placed with central banks related to undrawn credit lines and for payment, clearing and settlement purposes (31 December 2018: USD 0.3 billion; 31 December 2017: 
USD 2.6 billion).     3 Financial assets for unit-linked investment contracts were reclassified from Financial assets at fair value held for trading to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading upon adoption of 
IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.

 5,140
 3,589
 3,205
 935
 23,514
 171
 203
 36,758
 98,854

In addition to restrictions on financial assets, UBS Group AG 
and  its  subsidiaries  are,  in  certain  cases,  subject  to  regulatory 
requirements  that  affect  the  transfer  of  dividends  and  capital 
within  the  Group.  Supervisory  authorities  also  may  require 
entities  to  measure  capital  and  leverage  ratios  on  a  stressed 
basis,  such  as  the  Federal  Reserve  Board’s  Comprehensive 

Capital  Analysis  and  Review  (CCAR)  process,  which  affects  UBS 
limit  the  ability  of  the 
Americas  Holding  LLC,  and  may 
intermediate holding company sub-group to make distributions of 
capital  based  on  the  results  of  those  tests.  In  June  2018,  the 
Federal Reserve Board released the 2018 CCAR results and did not 
object to UBS Americas Holding LLC’s capital plan.

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Certain regulated subsidiaries are required to maintain capital 
and  /  or  liquidity  to  comply  with  local  regulations  and  may  be 
subject  to  prudential  limitations  by  regulators  that  limit  the 
amount  of  funds  that  they  can  distribute  or  otherwise  transfer. 
Supervisory  authorities  generally  have  discretion  to  impose 
higher  requirements  or  to  otherwise  limit  the  activities  of 
subsidiaries. 

Non-regulated  subsidiaries  are  generally  not  subject  to  such 
requirements and transfer restrictions. However, restrictions can 

also  be  the  result  of  different  legal,  regulatory,  contractual, 
entity- or country-specific arrangements and / or requirements.

→ Refer to “Financial and regulatory key figures for our significant 

regulated subsidiaries and sub-groups” in the “Significant 

regulated subsidiary and sub-group information” section of this 

report for financial information on significant regulated 

subsidiaries of the Group

b) Transferred financial assets that are not derecognized in their entirety

The table below presents information for financial assets that have been transferred but are subject to continued recognition in full, 
as well as recognized liabilities associated with those transferred assets.

Transferred financial assets subject to continued recognition in full 

USD million

Financial assets at fair value held for trading that may be sold or repledged by counterparties

relating to securities lending and repurchase agreements in exchange for cash received

relating to securities lending agreements in exchange for securities received

relating to other financial asset transfers

Financial assets at fair value not held for trading that may be sold or repledged by 
counterparties

Total financial assets transferred

Transactions  in  which  financial  assets  are  transferred,  but 
continue  to  be  recognized  in  their  entirety  on  UBS’s  balance 
sheet  include  securities  lending  and  repurchase  agreements  as 
well as other financial asset transfers. Repurchase and securities 
lending  arrangements  are,  for  the  most  part,  conducted  under 
standard  market  agreements  and  are  undertaken  with 
counterparties  subject  to  UBS’s  normal  credit  risk  control 
processes. 

→ Refer to Note 1a item 3e for more information on repurchase 

and securities lending agreements

As  of  31  December  2018,  approximately  14%  of  the 
transferred  financial  assets  were  assets  held  for  trading 
transferred  in  exchange  for  cash,  in  which  case  the  associated 
recognized  liability  represents  the  amount  to  be  repaid  to 
counterparties. 
repurchase 
agreements,  a  haircut  between  0%  and  15%  is  generally 
applied  to  the  transferred  assets,  which  results  in  associated 
liabilities having a carrying value below the carrying value of the 
transferred assets. The counterparties to the associated liabilities 
presented in the table above have full recourse to UBS.

securities 

lending 

and 

For 

31.12.18

31.12.17

Carrying value of 
transferred assets
 32,121

Carrying value of 
associated liabilities 
recognized 
on balance sheet
 4,674

Carrying value of 
transferred assets
 36,277

Carrying value of 
associated liabilities 
recognized 
on balance sheet
 13,277

 4,726

 26,234

 1,161

 0
 32,121

 4,674

 0

 0

 0
 4,674

 13,485

 21,684

 1,109

 174
 36,451

 13,277

 0

 0

 173
 13,450

In  securities  lending  arrangements  entered  into  in  exchange 
for  the  receipt  of  other  securities  as  collateral,  neither  the 
securities  received  nor  the  obligation  to  return  them  are 
recognized on UBS’s balance sheet, as the risks and rewards of 
ownership  are  not  transferred  to  UBS.  In  cases  where  such 
financial  assets  received  are  subsequently  sold  or  repledged  in 
another  transaction,  this  is  not  considered  to  be  a  transfer  of 
financial assets.

Other  financial  asset  transfers  primarily  include  securities 
transferred to collateralize derivative transactions, for which the 
carrying value of associated liabilities is not provided in the table 
above  because  those  replacement  values  are  managed  on  a 
portfolio  basis  across  counterparties  and  product  types,  and 
therefore  there  is  no  direct  relationship  between  the  specific 
collateral pledged and the associated liability.

Transferred 

financial  assets 

to 
derecognition  in  full,  but  remain  on  the  balance  sheet  to  the 
extent of the Group’s continuing involvement, were not material 
as of 31 December 2018 and as of 31 December 2017. 

that  are  not  subject 

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Note 26  Restricted and transferred financial assets (continued)

c) Transferred financial assets that are derecognized in their entirety with continuing involvement

Continuing  involvement  in  a  transferred  and  fully  derecognized 
financial  asset  may  result  from  contractual  provisions  in  the 
transfer  agreement  or  from  a  separate  agreement  with  the 
counterparty or a third party entered into in connection with the 
transfer. 

Purchased and retained interests in securitization vehicles
In  cases  where  UBS  has  transferred  assets  into  a  securitization 
vehicle  and  retained  or  purchased  interests  therein,  UBS  has  a 
continuing involvement in those transferred assets. 

for 

fair  value  held 

As  of  31  December  2018,  the  majority  of  the  retained 
continuing  involvement  related  to  securitization  positions  held  as 
financial  assets  at 
trading,  primarily 
collateralized  debt  obligations,  US  commercial  mortgage-backed 
securities  and  residential  mortgage-backed  securities.  The  fair 
value  and  carrying  amount  of  UBS’s  continuing  involvement 
related  to  these  purchased  and  retained  interests  was  USD 6 
million  as  of  31  December  2018,  and  UBS  recognized  gains  of 
in  2018  related  to  these  positions.  As  of 
USD 3  million 
31 December 2018, life-to-date losses of USD 1,198 million were 
recorded related to the positions held as of 31 December 2018.

As of 31 December 2017, the fair value and carrying amount 
of  UBS’s  continuing  involvement  related  to  purchased  and 
retained  interests  in  securitization  vehicles  was  USD 8  million, 
and  UBS  recognized  gains  of  USD 4  million  in  2017  related  to 
these  positions.  As  of  31  December  2017,  life-to-date  losses  of 
USD 1,200 million were recorded related to the positions held as 
of 31 December 2017.

The  maximum  exposure  to  loss  related  to  purchased  and 
retained interests in securitization structures was USD 10 million 
as  of  31  December  2018,  compared  with  USD 15  million  as  of 
31 December 2017.

Undiscounted cash outflows of USD 4 million may be payable 
to the transferee in future periods as a consequence of holding 
the  purchased  and  retained  interests.  The  earliest  period  in 
which payment may be required is less than one month.

d) Off-balance sheet assets received

The table below presents assets received from third parties that can be sold or repledged, that are not recognized on the balance 
sheet, but that are held as collateral, including amounts that have been sold or repledged.

Off-balance sheet assets received

USD million

Fair value of assets received that can be sold or repledged

received as collateral under reverse repurchase, securities borrowing and lending arrangements, derivative and other transactions1

received in unsecured borrowings

Thereof sold or repledged2

in connection with financing activities

to satisfy commitments under short sale transactions

in connection with derivative and other transactions1

31.12.18

 483,688

31.12.17

 481,265

 473,302

 474,420

 10,385

 356,745

 6,845

 346,243

 315,402

 300,880

 28,943

 12,400

 31,251

 14,112

1 Includes securities received as initial margin from its clients that UBS is required to remit to central counterparties, brokers and deposit banks through its exchange-traded derivative clearing and execution services.  
2 Does not include off-balance sheet securities (31 December 2018: USD 24.5 billion; 31 December 2017: USD 28.8 billion) placed with central banks related to undrawn credit lines and for payment, clearing and 
settlement purposes for which there are no associated liabilities or contingent liabilities.

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Note 27  Maturity analysis of financial liabilities

The  contractual  maturities  for  non-derivative  and  non-trading 
financial  liabilities  as  of  31  December  2018  are  based  on  the 
earliest  date  on  which  UBS  could  be  contractually  required  to 
pay.  The  total  amounts  that  contractually  mature  in  each  time 
band are also shown for 31 December 2017. Derivative positions 

and  trading  liabilities,  predominantly  made  up  of  short  sale 
transactions, are assigned to the column Due within 1 month, as 
this  provides  a  conservative  reflection  of  the  nature  of  these 
trading  activities.  The  contractual  maturities  may  extend  over 
significantly longer periods.

Maturity analysis of financial liabilities

USD billion

Financial liabilities recognized on balance sheet1
Amounts due to banks 
Payables from securities financing transactions
Cash collateral payables on derivative instruments
Customer deposits
Debt issued measured at amortized cost2
Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Total financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Financial liabilities at fair value held for trading3,4
Derivative financial instruments3
Brokerage payables designated at fair value
Debt issued designated at fair value5
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value
Total financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss
Total

Guarantees, commitments and forward starting transactions6
Loan commitments7
Guarantees7
Forward starting transactions
Reverse repurchase agreements7
Securities borrowing agreements
Total

Financial liabilities recognized on balance sheet1
Amounts due to banks 
Payables from securities financing transactions
Cash collateral payables on derivative instruments
Customer deposits
Debt issued measured at amortized cost2
Other financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Total financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Financial liabilities at fair value held for trading3,4
Derivative financial instruments3
Debt issued designated at fair value5
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value
Total financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss
Total 

Due within 
1 month

Due between 
1 and 3 months

Due between 
3 and 12 months

Due between 
1 and 5 years

Due after 
5 years

31.12.18

 7.9
 9.5
 28.9
 395.8
 4.6
 5.6
 452.4
 28.9
 125.7
 38.4
 15.7
 30.0
 238.8
 691.2

 34.1
 19.8

 9.0
 0.0
 62.9

 6.3
 13.9
 31.0
 403.2
 4.2
 36.0
 494.6
 31.3
 119.1
 18.3
 12.4
 181.1
 675.7

 1.0
 0.6

 13.1
 6.3

 21.0

 18.1
 0.4
 18.5
 39.5

 0.3

 0.3

 0.4
 3.1

 10.5
 15.4

 29.4

 10.0
 0.6
 10.6
 40.0

 1.6
 0.3

 7.0
 39.9

 48.8

 10.2
 1.1
 11.3
 60.1

 0.3

 0.0

 0.4

31.12.17

 1.0
 0.6

 5.3
 46.4

 53.3

 10.3
 1.5
 11.9
 65.1

 0.0
 0.0

 0.0
 37.8

 37.8

 8.0
 1.0
 9.0
 46.8

 0.5

 4.4
 57.6

 62.6

 7.4
 1.2
 8.6
 71.2

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 0.1
 0.0

 0.7
 52.1

 52.9

 7.7
 1.4
 9.1
 61.9

 0.0
 0.0

 0.1
 39.1

 39.2

 6.2
 1.0
 7.3
 46.4

Total

 11.0
 10.4
 28.9
 420.4
 146.2
 5.6
 622.6
 28.9
 125.7
 38.4
 59.4
 33.7
 286.2
 908.8

 34.7
 19.8

 9.0
 0.0
 63.6

 7.7
 17.7
 31.0
 419.7
 157.1
 36.0
 669.3
 31.3
 119.1
 52.6
 17.0
 219.9
 889.2

 39.2
 19.3

Guarantees, commitments and forward starting transactions6
Loan commitments7
Guarantees7
Forward starting transactions
Reverse repurchase agreements7
 13.0
 13.0
 0.0
 0.0
Securities borrowing agreements
Total 
 72.0
 71.5
1 Except for financial liabilities at fair value held for trading and derivative financial instruments (see footnote 3), the amounts presented generally represent undiscounted cash flows of future interest and principal 
payments.    2 The time bucket Due after 5 years includes perpetual loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital instruments.    3 Carrying value is fair value. Management believes that this best represents the cash flows 
that would have to be paid if these positions had to be settled or closed out. Refer to Note 28 for undiscounted cash flows of derivatives designated in hedge accounting relationships.     4 Contractual maturities of 
financial liabilities at fair value held for trading are: USD 28.3 billion due within one month (2017: USD 30.3 billion), USD 0.6 billion due between one month and one year (2017: USD 0.8 billion) and USD 0 billion 
due between 1 and 5 years (2017: USD 0.1 billion).     5 Future interest payments on variable-rate liabilities are determined by reference to the applicable interest rate prevailing as of the reporting date. Future 
principal payments that are variable are determined by reference to the conditions existing at the reporting date.     6 Comprises the maximum irrevocable amount of guarantees, commitments and forward starting 
transactions.     7 Loan commitments measured at fair value of USD 3.5 billion, guarantees measured at fair value of USD 1.6 billion and forward starting reverse repurchase agreements measured at fair value of 
USD 8.1 billion are under the time bucket Due within 1 month.

 39.7
 19.3

 0.2
 0.0

 0.2

 0.0

 0.1

 0.2

 0.2

 0.1

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The  Group  has  also  executed  various  hedging  strategies 
utilizing  derivatives  for  which  hedge  accounting  has  not  been 
applied. These economic hedges include interest rate swaps and 
other  interest  rate  derivatives  (e.g.,  futures)  for  day-to-day 
economic  interest  rate  risk  management  purposes.  In  addition, 
the  Group  has  used  equity  futures,  options  and,  to  a  lesser 
extent,  swaps  in  a  variety  of  equity  trading  strategies  to  offset 
underlying  equity  and  equity  volatility  exposure.  The  Group  has 
also  entered  into  credit  default  swaps  that  provide  economic 
hedges for credit risk exposures (refer to “Credit derivatives” in 
Note  11).  The  Group’s  accounting  policies  for  derivatives 
designated  and  accounted  for  as  hedging  instruments  or 
economic  hedges  that  do  not  qualify  for  hedge  accounting  are 
described in Note 1a item 3j, where terms used in the following 
sections are explained.

Consolidated financial statements

Note 28  Hedge accounting

Derivatives transacted for hedging purposes

risks 

inherent 

The Group enters into derivative transactions for the purpose of 
hedging 
forecast 
in  assets, 
transactions.  The  accounting  treatment  of  hedge  transactions 
varies  according  to  the  nature  of  the  instrument  hedged  and 
whether the hedge qualifies as such for accounting purposes.

liabilities  and 

Derivative  transactions  that  qualify  and  are  designated  as 
hedges  for  accounting  purposes  are  described  under  the 
corresponding  risk  category  headings  in  this  Note  (interest  rate 
risk  hedge  accounting  and  structural  foreign  exchange  risk 
hedge  accounting).  In  addition,  UBS  designates  certain  non-
derivative  financial  assets  and  liabilities  as  hedging  instruments 
in  structural  foreign  exchange  risk  hedge  accounting,  as 
described under the corresponding risk category headings of this 
Note.

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Interest rate risk hedge accounting

Fair value hedges: interest rate risk related to debt instruments
The Group issues various long-term, fixed-rate debt instruments 
measured  at  amortized  cost,  such  as  senior  unsecured  debt, 
covered  bonds  and  subordinated  debt,  that  are  exposed  to 
changes in fair value due to movements in market interest rates. 
Interest  rate  swaps  are  used  as  fair  value  hedges  to  protect 
against changes in the fair value of the issued debt.

Fair  value  hedges  of  interest  rate  risk  related  to  debt 
instruments  involve  swapping  fixed  cash  flows  associated  with 
the  debt  issued  to  floating  cash  flows  by  entering  into  interest 
rate  swaps  that  receive  fixed  and  pay  floating  cash  flows.  The 
variable future cash flows are based on the following benchmark 
rates: USD LIBOR, CHF LIBOR, EURIBOR, GBP LIBOR, AUD LIBOR, 
JPY LIBOR and SGD LIBOR.

The  issued  debt  and  interest  rate  swaps  are  designated  in  a 
fair  value  hedge  relationship.  The  notional  of  the  designated 
hedging instrument matches the notional of the hedged item.

The hedged risk is determined as the change in the fair value 
of the debt issued arising solely from changes in the designated 
benchmark  interest  rate  (e.g.,  one-month  or  three-month 
LIBOR).  Such  change  is  usually  the  largest  component  of  the 
overall  change  in  the  fair  value  of  the  hedged  position  in 
transaction currency. 

Hedge effectiveness is assessed by comparing changes in the 
fair  value  of  the  debt  issued  attributable  to  changes  in  the 
designated benchmark interest rate with the changes in the fair 
value of the interest rate swaps.

Hedge ineffectiveness can arise from different curves used for 
the  discounting  of  the  hedging  instruments  and  the  hedged 
items,  or  from  mismatches  of  critical  terms  between  fixed-term 
lending products and hedging interest rate swaps.

Hedging instruments and hedged items

USD million

Hedging instruments: interest rate swaps

Nominal amount1

Carrying amount

Derivative financial assets

Derivative financial liabilities

Hedged items: debt issued measured at amortized cost 

Carrying amount1

 of which: accumulated amount of fair value hedge adjustment

1 This Note addresses the requirement of IFRS 7 effective from 1 January 2018, for which data is provided prospectively.

Hedge ineffectiveness

USD million
Changes in fair value of hedging instruments1

Changes in fair value of hedged items1

31.12.18

31.12.17

 63,816

 27

 1

 63,785

 (298)

 49

 2

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 (341)

 329

 (11)

 (16)

 (4)

 (20)

 166

 (170)

 (4)

Net gains / (losses) related to hedge ineffectiveness recognized in Other net income from fair value changes on 
financial instruments   
1 For prior periods, the amounts included offsetting accrued interest, which did not have any effect on net gains / (losses) related to hedge ineffectiveness. 

Profile of the timing of the nominal amount of the hedging instrument 

USD billion
Interest rate swaps

Due within 
1 month

Due
between
1 and 3
months

Due between 
3 and 12 months
 4

Due between 
1 and 5 years
 43

Due after 
5 years
 17

Total
 64

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Note 28  Hedge accounting (continued)

Fair value hedges: portfolio interest rate risk related to loans
The  Group  has  a  portfolio  of  long-term  fixed-rate  mortgage 
loans in CHF that are measured at amortized cost and exposed 
to changes in the fair value attributable to movements in market 
interest rates. Interest rate swaps that pay a fixed rate of interest 
and  receive  a  floating  rate  of  interest  are  used  as  fair  value 
hedges  to  protect  against  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the 
originated loans.

is designated. Changes in the portfolio are driven by new loans 
originated or existing loans repaid. 

The hedged risk is determined as the change in the fair value 
of  the  loans  arising  solely  from  changes  in  the  designated 
benchmark  interest  rate  (e.g.,  one-month  or  three-month 
LIBOR).  Such  change  is  usually  the  largest  component  of  the 
overall  change  in  the  fair  value  of  the  hedged  position  in 
transaction currency. 

The  portfolio  of  mortgage  loans  and  interest  rate  swaps  are 
designated in a fair value hedge relationship. The notional of the 
designated  hedging  instrument  matches  the  notional  of  the 
hedged item.

Hedge effectiveness is assessed by comparing changes in the 
fair  value  of  the  hedged  portfolio  of  loans  attributable  to 
changes  in  the  designated  benchmark  interest  rate  with  the 
changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps.

The  hedging  strategy  involves  an  open  portfolio  of  hedged 
items,  i.e.,  mortgage  loans.  Both  the  hedged  items  and  the 
hedging  instruments  are  adjusted  on  a  monthly  basis  to  reflect 
changes in size and the maturity profile of the hedged portfolio. 
The existing hedging relationship is discontinued and a new one 

Hedge ineffectiveness can arise from different curves used for 
the  discounting  of  the  hedging  instruments  and  the  hedged 
items,  or  from  mismatches  of  critical  terms  between  fixed-term 
lending products and hedging interest rate swaps.

Hedging instruments and hedged items

USD million

Hedging instruments: interest rate swaps

Nominal amount1

Carrying amount

Derivative financial assets

Derivative financial liabilities

Hedged items: loans and advances to customers 

Carrying amount1

of which: accumulated amount of fair value hedge adjustment on the portfolio that was subject to hedge accounting 2
of which: accumulated amount of fair value hedge adjustment, subject to amortization attributable to the portion of the portfolio that 
ceased to be part of hedge accounting 2

31.12.18

31.12.17

 0

 33

 10,318

 0

 31

 10,299

 200

 89

1 This Note addresses the requirement of IFRS 7 effective from 1 January 2018, for which data is provided prospectively.     2 Amounts presented within Other financial assets measured at amortized cost and Other 
financial liabilities measured at amortized cost.

Hedge ineffectiveness

USD million
Changes in fair value of hedging instruments1

Changes in fair value of hedged items1
Net gains / (losses) related to hedge ineffectiveness recognized in Other net income from fair value changes on 
financial instruments   
1 For prior periods, the amounts included offsetting accrued interest, which had no effect on net gains / (losses) related to hedge ineffectiveness. 

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 (22)

 16

 (6)

 (10)

 3

 (7)

 (132)

 119

 (13)

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Cash flow hedges of forecast transactions
The Group is exposed to variability in future interest cash flows 
on non-trading financial assets and liabilities that bear interest at 
variable  rates  or  are  expected  to  be  refinanced  or  reinvested  in 
the  future,  due  to  movements  in  future  market  rates.  The 
amounts  and  timing  of  future  cash  flows,  representing  both 
principal  and  interest  flows,  are  projected  on  the  basis  of 
contractual terms and other relevant factors, including estimates 
of  prepayments  and  defaults.  The  aggregate  principal  balances 
and  interest  cash  flows  across  all  portfolios  over  time  form  the 
basis  for  identifying  the  non-trading  interest  rate  risk  of  the 
Group, which is hedged with interest rate swaps, the maximum 
maturity of which is 10 years. 

The group of forecast cash flows and interest rate swaps are 
designated in cash flow hedge relationships. The notional of the 
designated  hedging  instrument  matches  the  notional  of  the 
hedged item for newly transacted swaps. For swaps that are re-
designated, the ratio of the designation is determined based on 
the swap sensitivity.

The  hedging  strategy  involves  designation  of  each  interest 
rate  swap  in  a  separate  hedge  relationship  against  a  group  of 
hedged items that share the same risk. The hedged items giving 
rise  to  the  hedged  cash  flows  are  fungible  and  could  be 
substituted for each other over the lifetime of the hedge. Cash 
flow forecasts and risk exposures are monitored and adjusted on 
an  ongoing  basis,  and  consequently  hedging  instruments  are 
added or taken out of the program accordingly. 

The hedged risk is determined as the variability of future cash 
flows  arising  solely  from  changes  in  the  designated  benchmark 
interest  rate,  i.e.,  overnight  index  swap  rate  /  one-month  or 
is  assessed  by 
three-month  LIBOR.  Hedge  effectiveness 
comparing  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  hedged  cash  flows 
attributable  to  changes  in  the  designated  benchmark  interest 
rate with the changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps.
Hedge  ineffectiveness  can  arise  from  differences  in  the 
reference  index  of  the  hedging  instruments  and  hedged  items, 
or from inception of the hedge relationship after the trade date 
of the hedging derivative. 

Hedging instruments

USD million

Hedging instruments: interest rate swaps

Nominal amount1

Carrying amount

Derivative financial assets

Derivative financial liabilities

1 This Note addresses the requirement of IFRS 7 effective from 1 January 2018, for which data is provided prospectively. 

Hedge ineffectiveness 

USD million
Changes in fair value of hedging instruments1

Changes in fair value of hedged items
Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments recognized as Other comprehensive income 

Ineffectiveness recognized as Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments

1 This Note addresses the requirement of IFRS 7 effective from 1 January 2018, for which data is provided prospectively.

Other comprehensive income recognized directly in equity related to cash flow hedges  

USD million

Balance at the beginning of the year

Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments recognized in OCI

Amount reclassified to Net interest income when the hedged item affected net profit / (loss)

of which: reclassified to interest income on amortized-cost instruments 1

of which: reclassified to interest income on FVTPL instruments 1

Translation effects recognized directly in retained earnings

Income tax related to cash flow hedges

Balance at the end of the year

of which: related to hedging relationships for which hedge accounting continues to be applied 1,2

of which: related to hedging relationships for which hedge accounting is no longer applied 1,2

1 This Note addresses the requirement of IFRS 7 effective from 1 January 2018, for which data is provided prospectively.    2 Amounts are disclosed on a pre-tax basis.

31.12.18

31.12.17

 70,149

 24

 1

 31

 2

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 97

 (73)

 (42)

 25

2018

 360

 (42)

 (294)

 (293)

 (1)

 18

 67

 109

 74

 73

 45

 8

2017

 955

 45

 (843)

 39

 163

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 176

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Note 28  Hedge accounting (continued)

Structural foreign exchange risk hedge accounting

Hedges of net investments in foreign operations
The Group applies hedge accounting for certain net investments 
in  foreign  operations.  For  this  purpose,  foreign  exchange  (FX) 
derivatives,  mainly  FX  forwards  and  FX  swaps,  as  well  as  non-
derivative financial assets or liabilities are used and designated as 
hedging  instruments.  The  notional  of  the  designated  hedging 
instrument matches the notional of the hedged item.

Based  on  UBS’s  risk  management  strategy,  the  hedges  are 
adjusted on at least a monthly basis to reflect the changes in the 
hedged position. 

The  hedged  risk  is  determined  as  the  change  in  the  carrying 
amount  of  net  assets  of  foreign  operations  arising  solely  from 
changes in spot foreign exchange rates. Consequently, the Group 
only  designates  the  spot  element  of  the  FX  forwards  as  hedging 
instruments. Changes in the fair value of the hedging instruments 
attributable  to  changes  in  forward  points  and  the  effect  of 
discounting are not part of a hedge accounting designation. These 
amounts,  therefore,  do  not  form  part  of  the  effectiveness 
assessment and are recognized directly in profit or loss. 

The  effective  portion  of  gains  and  losses  of  these  FX  swaps, 
i.e.,  the  spot  element,  is  transferred  directly  to  OCI  to  offset 
foreign  currency  translation  (FCT)  gains  and  losses  on  the  net 
investments in foreign branches and subsidiaries. As such, these 
FX  swaps  hedge  the  structural  FX  exposure,  resulting  in  the 

Hedging instruments

USD million

Hedging instruments: derivative financial instruments

Nominal amount

Carrying amount

Derivative financial assets

Derivative financial liabilities

Hedging instruments: non-derivative foreign currency assets and liabilities

Nominal amount

Carrying amount1

Receivables from securities financing transactions

Payables from securities financing transactions

1 This Note addresses the requirement of IFRS 7 effective from 1 January 2018, for which data is provided prospectively.

Hedge ineffectiveness 

USD million
Changes in fair value of hedging instruments1

Changes in fair value of hedged items1
Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments recognized in Foreign currency translation OCI1

Ineffectiveness recognized as Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments1
1 This Note addresses the requirement of IFRS 7 effective from 1 January 2018, for which data is provided prospectively.

460 

accumulation  of  FCT  at  the  level  of  individual  foreign  branches 
and subsidiaries, which make up the total FCT OCI of the Group.
When  UBS  designates  as  hedging  instruments  certain  non-
derivative  foreign  currency  financial  assets  and  liabilities  of 
foreign  branches  or  subsidiaries,  the  FX  translation  difference 
recorded in FCT OCI of the non-derivative hedging instrument of 
one foreign entity offsets the structural FX exposure of another 
foreign entity. Therefore, the aggregated FCT OCI of the Group 
is unchanged from this hedge designation. 

is 

in 

designated 

Due  to  the  fact  that  only  the  spot  element  of  hedging 
instruments 
relationships, 
ineffectiveness is unlikely unless the hedged net assets fall below 
the  designated  hedged  amount.  The  exceptions  are  hedges 
where the hedging currency is not the same as the currency of 
the  foreign  operation,  where  the  currency  basis  may  cause 
ineffectiveness.

hedging 

As  of  31  December  2017,  the  notional  amount  of  hedging 
instruments  exceeded  the  underlying  hedged  structural  FX 
exposures,  due  to  the  fact  that  non-US  dollar  structural  FX 
exposures  were  hedged  against  the  US  dollar  first  and  then 
against  Swiss  francs,  the  former  functional  currency  of  the 
parent  entity.  As  of  31  December  2018  all  structural  FX 
exposures are hedged directly against the US dollar.

31.12.18

31.12.17

 11,537

 13,374

 80

 133

 2,969

 56

 48

 229

 115

 115

For the year ended

31.12.18

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 (205)

 181

 24

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Foreign currency translation reserve

USD million

Foreign currency translation reserve

31.12.18

 3,924

31.12.17

 4,466

31.12.16

 2,901

of which: effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments related to investment in subsidiaries 

of which: for which hedge accounting continues to be applied1

of which: for which hedge accounting is no longer applied1

Effective portion of changes in fair value of hedging instruments reclassified to Other income upon disposal of 
investment for the year ended1
1 This Note addresses the requirement of IFRS 7 effective from 1 January 2018, for which data is provided prospectively.

 777

 521

 255

 2

Undiscounted cash flows

The  table  below  provides  undiscounted  cash  flow  information  for  derivative  instruments  designated  in  hedge  accounting 
relationships. 

Derivatives designated in hedge accounting relationships (undiscounted cash flows)

USD billion
Interest rate swaps1

FX swaps / forwards

Cash inflows

Cash outflows

Net cash flows

On demand 

Due within 
1 month

Due between 
1 and 3 months

Due between 
3 and 12 months

Due between 
1 and 5 years

Due after 
5 years

 0

 0

 0

 9

 9

 0

 2

 2

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

Total

 11

 11

 0

1 Undiscounted cash inflows and cash outflows of interest rate swaps as of 31 December 2018 were not material as the majority of interest rate swaps designated in hedge accounting relationships are legally 
settled on a daily basis.

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Note 29  Pension and other post-employment benefit plans

The table below provides a breakdown of expenses related to pension and other post-employment benefit plans recognized in the 
income statement within Personnel expenses.

Income statement – expenses related to pension and other post-employment benefit plans

USD million

Net periodic expenses for defined benefit plans

of which: related to major pension plans 1

of which: Swiss plan 2

of which: UK plan

of which: US and German plans

of which: related to post-employment medical insurance plans 3

of which: UK plan

of which: US plans

of which: related to remaining plans and other expenses 4

Expenses for defined contribution plans5

of which: UK plans

of which: US plan

of which: remaining plans

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 188

 186

 153

 11

 22

 (11)

 1

 (12)

 13

 268

 80

 127

 61

 481

 460

 414

 15

 31

 3

 1

 2

 17

 243

 72

 110

 61

 440

 417

 386

 (2)

 34

 4

 1

 3

 19

 238

 78

 107

 53

Total pension and other post-employment benefit plan expenses6
1 Refer to Note 29a for more information.     2 Changes to the Swiss pension plan in 2018 resulted in a pre-tax gain of USD 241 million related to past service. Refer to Note 29a for more information on these 
changes.     3 Refer to Note 29b for more information.     4 Other expenses include differences between actual and estimated performance award accruals.     5 Refer to Note 29c for more information.     6 Refer to 
Note 6.

 457

 678

 723

The table below provides a breakdown of amounts recognized in Other comprehensive income for defined benefit plans.

Other comprehensive income – gains / (losses) on defined benefit plans

USD million
Major pension plans1

of which: Swiss plan

of which: UK plan

of which: US and German plans

Post-employment medical insurance plans2

of which: UK plan

of which: US plans

Remaining plans

Gains / (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income, before tax

Tax (expense) / benefit relating to defined benefit plans recognized in other comprehensive income

Gains / (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax3
1 Refer to Note 29a for more information.    2 Refer to Note 29b for more information.    3 Refer to the “Statement of comprehensive income.”   

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 (230)

 (352)

 130

 (8)

 7

 3

 4

 3

 (220)

 276

 56

 253

 (79)

 304

 28

 1

 1

 0

 31

 286

 11

 296

 (842)

 (94)

 (623)

 (126)

 (13)

 (5)

 (7)

 (26)

 (880)

 51

 (829)

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Note 29  Pension and other post-employment benefit plans (continued)

UBS  recognizes  assets  and  liabilities  with  respect  to  defined 
benefit  plans  within  Other  non-financial  assets  and  Other  non-
financial liabilities.

As of 31 December 2018 and 31 December 2017, the Swiss 
pension  plan  was  in  a  surplus  situation.  However,  a  surplus  is 

only recognized on the balance sheet to the extent that it does 
not  exceed  the  estimated  future  economic  benefit.  Since  the 
estimated future economic benefit was zero as of 31 December 
2018  and  31  December  2017,  no  net  defined  benefit  pension 
asset was recognized on the balance sheet.

The table below provides a breakdown of liabilities recognized on the balance sheet within Other non-financial liabilities related to defined 
benefit plans.

Balance sheet – net defined benefit pension and post-employment liability

USD million
Major pension plans1

of which: Swiss plan

of which: UK plan

of which: US and German plans2

Post-employment medical insurance plans3

of which: UK plan

of which: US plans

Remaining plans

31.12.18

31.12.17

 671

 0

 160

 511

 62

 22

 40

 42

 825

 0

 275

 550

 88

 27

 61

 36

Total net defined benefit pension and post-employment liability4
1 Refer to Note 29a for more information.     2 Of the total liability recognized as of 31 December 2018, USD 137 million related to US plans and USD 374 million related to German plans (31 December 2017: 
USD 153 million and USD 398 million, respectively).    3 Refer to Note 29b for more information.    4 Refer to Note 22.

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Note 29  Pension and other post-employment benefit plans (continued)

a) Defined benefit pension plans

UBS  has  established  defined  benefit  pension  plans  for  its 
employees  in  various  jurisdictions,  with  the  major  plans  located 
in Switzerland, the UK, the US and Germany. 

The  overall  investment  policy  and  strategy  for  UBS’s  defined 
benefit pension plans is guided by the objective of achieving an 
investment return that, together with contributions, ensures that 
there will be sufficient assets to pay pension benefits as they fall 
due while also mitigating various risks. For the plans with assets, 
i.e. funded plans, the investment strategies are managed under 
local  laws  and  regulations  in  each  jurisdiction.  The  asset 
allocation is determined by the governance body with reference 
to  the  current  and  expected  economic  and  market  conditions 
and in consideration of specific asset class risk in the risk profile. 
Within this framework, UBS ensures that the fiduciaries consider 
how  the  asset  investment  strategy  correlates  with  the  maturity 
profile  of  the  plan  liabilities  and  the  respective  potential  effect 
on the funded status of the plans, including potential short-term 
liquidity requirements.

investment 

The  defined  benefit  obligations  (DBOs)  for  all  of  UBS’s 
defined benefit pension plans are directly affected by changes in 
yields  of  high-quality  corporate  bonds  quoted  in  an  active 
market  in  the  currency  of  the  respective  pension  plan,  as  the 
applicable discount rate used to determine the DBO is based on 
these  yields.  For  the  funded  plans,  the  pension  assets  are 
invested  in  a  diversified  portfolio  of  financial  assets,  including 
real  estate,  bonds, 
funds  and  cash,  across 
geographic  regions,  to  ensure  a  balance  of  risk  and  return. 
Under  IFRS,  volatility  arises  in  each  pension  plan’s  net  asset  / 
liability  position  because  the  fair  value  of  the  plan’s  financial 
assets  is  not  fully  correlated  to  movements  in  the  value  of  the 
plan’s  DBO.  Specific  asset-liability  matching  strategies  for  each 
pension  plan  are  independently  determined  by  the  responsible 
governance body. The net asset / liability volatility for each plan 
is  dependent  on  the  specific  financial  assets  chosen  by  each 
plan’s  governance  body.  For  certain  pension  plans,  a  liability-
driven  investment  approach  is  applied  to  a  portion  of  the  plan 
assets to reduce potential volatility.

Swiss pension plan
The  Swiss  pension  plan  covers  employees  of  UBS  AG  and 
employees of companies having close economic or financial ties 
with  UBS  AG,  and  exceeds  the  minimum  benefit  requirements 
under Swiss pension law.

Contributions  to  the  pension  plan  are  paid  by  both  the 
employer  and  the  employees.  The  Swiss  pension  plan  allows 
employees  to  choose  the  level  of  contributions  paid  by  them. 
Employee  contributions  are  calculated  as  a  percentage  of  the 
contributory  salary  and  are  deducted  monthly.  The  percentages 
deducted from salary depend on age and choice of contribution 
category and vary between 1% and 13.5% of contributory base 

salary  and  between  0%  and  9%  of  contributory  variable 
compensation.  Depending  on  the  age  of  the  employee,  UBS 
pays  a  contribution  that  ranges  between  6.5%  and  27.5%  of 
contributory  base  salary  and  between  3.6%  and  9%  of 
contributory  variable  compensation.  UBS  also  pays 
risk 
contributions  that  are  used  to  finance  benefits  paid  out  in  the 
event  of  death  and  disability,  as  well  as  to  finance  bridging 
pensions.

The  plan  benefits  include  retirement,  disability  and  survivor 
benefits.  The  pension  plan  offers  to  members  at  the  normal 
retirement  age  of  64  a  choice  between  a  lifetime  pension  with 
or  without  full  restitution  and  a  partial  or  full  lump  sum 
payment.  Members  can  draw  early  retirement  benefits  starting 
from  the  age  of  58.  Employees  have  the  opportunity  to  make 
additional purchases of benefits to fund early retirement benefits 
(Plan 58+).

The pension amount payable is a result of the conversion rate 
applied  on  the  accumulated  balance  of  the  individual  plan 
participant’s  pension  account  at  the  retirement  date.  The 
accumulated  balance  of  each  individual  plan  participant’s 
pension account is based on credited vested benefits transferred 
from  previous  employers,  purchases  of  benefits,  and  the 
employee  and  employer  contributions  that  have  been  made  to 
the pension account of each individual plan participant, as well 
as the interest accrued on the accumulated balance. The interest 
rate  accrued  is  defined  annually  by  the  Pension  Foundation 
Board.

Although  the  Swiss  pension  plan  is  based  on  a  defined 
contribution  promise  under  Swiss  pension  law,  it  is  accounted 
for as a defined benefit plan under IFRS, primarily because of the 
obligation  to  accrue  interest  on  the  pension  accounts  and  the 
payment of lifetime pension benefits. 

The Swiss pension plan is governed by a Pension Foundation 
Board.  The  responsibilities  of  this  board  are  defined  by  Swiss 
pension law and by the plan rules. An actuarial valuation under 
Swiss  pension  law  is  performed  regularly.  According  to  Swiss 
pension  law,  a  temporary  limited  underfunding  is  permitted. 
However,  should  an  underfunded  situation  occur,  the  Pension 
Foundation Board is required to take the necessary measures to 
ensure that full funding can be expected to be restored within a 
maximum  period  of  10  years.  If  a  Swiss  pension  plan  were  to 
become significantly underfunded on a Swiss pension law basis, 
additional  employer  and  employee  contributions  could  be 
required.  In  this  situation,  the  risk  is  shared  between  employer 
and employees, and the employer is not legally obliged to cover 
more  than  50%  of  the  additional  contributions  required.  As  of 
31 December  2018,  the  Swiss  pension  plan  had  a  technical 
funding ratio under Swiss pension law of 124.2% (31 December 
2017: 131.9%).

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The investment strategy of the Swiss plan is implemented on the 
basis of a multi-level investment and risk management process and 
complies with Swiss pension law, including the rules and regulations 
relating to diversification of plan assets. These rules, among others, 
specify restrictions on the composition of plan assets; e.g., there is a 
limit of 50% for investments in equities. The investment strategy of 
the Swiss plan is aligned with the defined risk budget set out by the 
Pension  Foundation  Board.  The  risk  budget  is  determined  on  the 
basis  of  regularly  performed  asset  and  liability  management 
analyses. In order to implement the risk budget, the Swiss plan may 
use  direct  investments,  investment  funds  and  derivatives.  To 
mitigate foreign currency risk, a specific currency hedging strategy is 
in place. The Pension Foundation Board strives for a medium- and 
long-term balance between assets and liabilities. 

As  of  31  December  2018,  the  Swiss  pension  plan  was  in  a 
surplus situation on an IFRS measurement basis, as the fair value of 
plan assets exceeded the DBO by USD 3,274 million (31 December 
2017:  surplus  of  USD 3,237  million).  However,  a  surplus  is  only 
recognized  on  the  balance  sheet  to  the  extent  that  it  does  not 
exceed  the  estimated  future  economic  benefit,  which  equals  the 
difference  between  the  present  value  of  the  estimated  future  net 
service cost and the present value of the estimated future employer 
contributions.  The  maximum  future  economic  benefit  is  highly 
variable  based  on  changes  in  the  discount  rate.  As  of  both 
31 December  2018  and  31  December  2017,  the  estimated  future 
economic benefit was zero and hence no net defined benefit asset 
was recognized on the balance sheet. As of 31 December 2018, the 
difference  between  the  pension  plan  surplus  and  the  estimated 
future  economic  benefit, 
i.e.,  the  asset  ceiling  effect,  was 
USD 3,274 million (31 December 2017: USD 3,237 million). 

interest 

investment 

Changes to the Swiss pension plan
As  a  result  of  the  effects  of  continuing  low  and  in  some  cases 
return 
rates,  diminished 
negative 
expectations and increasing life expectancy, the pension fund of 
UBS in Switzerland and UBS agreed to measures that have taken 
effect from the start of 2019 to support the long-term financial 
stability  of  the  Swiss  pension  fund.  As  a  result,  the  conversion 
rate  was  lowered,  the  regular  retirement  age  was  increased  to 
65,  employee  contributions  were  increased  to  vary  between 
2.5%  and  13.5%  of  the  contributory  base  salary,  and  savings 
contributions start from age 20 instead of the previous starting 
age of 25. Pensions already in payment on 1 January 2019 were 
not affected by these measures.

To mitigate the effects of the reduction of the conversion rate 
on  future  pensions,  UBS  will  make  a  payment  to  employees’ 
retirement  assets  in  the  Swiss  pension  fund  of  up  to  USD 734 
million in three installments in 2020, 2021 and 2022. 

In accordance with IFRS, these measures led to a reduction in 
the pension obligation recognized by UBS, resulting in a pre-tax 
gain of USD 241 million in 2018. In addition, 2018 service costs 
were  lower  by  USD  59  million  due  to  the  decrease  in  benefits. 
These  effects  were  recognized  as  a  reduction  in  Personnel 
expenses  within  the  income  statement  across  the  business 
divisions  and  Corporate  Center,  with  a  corresponding  effect  in 
Other comprehensive income, as the Swiss pension plan was in a 
surplus  situation  that  could  not  be  recognized  due  to  the  IFRS 
asset  ceiling  restriction.  If  the  Swiss  pension  plan  remains  in  an 
asset  ceiling  position,  the  three  annual  payments,  adjusted  for 
expected  forfeitures,  are  expected  to  reduce  total  equity  by 
approximately  USD 210  million  per  year  over  the  installment 
period, with no effect on the income statement.

The  employer  contributions  expected  to  be  made  to  the  Swiss 

pension plan in 2019 are estimated to be USD 454 million. 

Non-Swiss pension plans
UBS  locations  outside  of  Switzerland  established  various  defined 
benefit  pension  plans  in  accordance  with  local  regulations  and 
practices.  The  non-Swiss  locations  with  major  defined  benefit 
pension  plans  are  the  UK,  the  US  and  Germany.  Defined  benefit 
pension  plans  in  other  locations  are  not  material  to  the  financial 
results of UBS and hence not separately disclosed.

The non-Swiss plans provide benefits in the event of retirement, 
death  or  disability.  The  level  of  benefits  provided  depends  on  the 
specific  rate  of  benefit  accrual  and  the  level  of  employee 
compensation. UBS’s general principle is to ensure that the plans are 
adequately  funded  on  the  basis  of  actuarial  valuations.  Local 
pension regulations and tax requirements are the primary drivers for 
determining when contributions are required.

UK pension plan
The  UK  plan  is  a  career-average  revalued  earnings  scheme,  and 
benefits  increase  automatically  based  on  UK  price  inflation.  The 
normal  retirement  age  for  participants  in  the  UK  plan  is  60.  Since 
2000,  the  UK  plan  has  been  closed  to  new  entrants  and,  since 
2013, pension plan participants are no longer accruing benefits for 
current  or  future  service.  Employees  instead  participate  in  the  UK 
defined contribution plan.

The governance responsibility for the UK plan lies jointly with the 
Pension Trustee Board, which is required under local pension laws, 
and  UBS.  The  employer  contributions  to  the  pension  fund  reflect 
agreed-upon deficit funding contributions, which are determined on 
the  basis  of  the  most  recent  actuarial  valuation  using  assumptions 
agreed  by  the  Pension  Trustee  Board  and  UBS.  In  the  event  of 
underfunding, UBS and the Pension Trustee Board must agree on a 
deficit recovery plan within statutory deadlines. In 2018 and 2017, 
UBS did not make any deficit funding contributions.

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The plan assets are invested in a diversified portfolio of financial 
assets. A liability-driven investment approach is applied, as a portion 
of the plan assets is invested in inflation-indexed bonds that provide 
a partial hedge against price inflation. If price inflation increases, the 
DBO is likely to increase by more than the change in the fair value of 
plan  assets,  which  would  result  in  an  increase  in  the  net  defined 
benefit liability. Plan rules and local pension legislation cap the level 
of inflationary increase that can be applied to plan benefits.

As the plan is obligated to provide guaranteed lifetime pension 
benefits  to  plan  participants  upon  retirement,  increases  in  life 
expectancy  will  result  in  an  increase  in  the  plan’s  liabilities.  The 
sensitivity to changes in life expectancy is particularly high in the UK 
plan as the pension benefits are indexed to price inflation.

As  of  31  December  2018,  the  UK  plan  was  in  a  deficit 
situation  on  an  IFRS  measurement  basis  as  the  DBO  exceeded 
the  fair  value  of  plan  assets  by  USD 160  million  (31  December 
2017: deficit of USD 275 million). 

Following  the  most  recent  triennial  statutory  actuarial 
valuation  as  of  30  June  2017,  UBS  agreed  to  minimum  cash 
contributions  of  USD 26  million  in  2019  and  USD 13  million  in 
2020.  Total  contributions  expected  to  be  made  to  the  UK 
defined benefit pension plan in 2019 are estimated at USD 128 
million, subject to regular funding reviews during the year.

In addition, UBS and the Pension Trustee Board have entered 
into  an  arrangement  whereby  a  collateral  pool  was  established 
to  provide  security  for  the  pension  fund,  effective  31  January 
2019, at a value of USD 574 million. The collateral pool includes 
corporate bonds and government-related debt instruments. The 
Pension  Trustee  Board  and  UBS  may  agree  adjustments  to  the 
collateral pool value in the future. The arrangement provides the 
Pension Trustee Board dedicated access to a pool of assets in the 
event  of  UBS’s  insolvency  or  not  paying  a  required  deficit 
funding contribution.

Following  a  UK  High  Court  ruling  requiring  pension  trustees 
to  equalize  benefits  for  men  and  women  in  relation  to 
guaranteed minimum pensions (GMP), UBS recorded an increase 
of  USD 4  million  in  the  DBO,  resulting  in  a  corresponding  loss 
recognized in the income statement in 2018.

US pension plans
There are two distinct major defined benefit pension plans in the 
US,  both  with  a  normal  retirement  age  of  65.  Since  1998  and 
2001, respectively, the plans have been closed to new entrants, 
who instead can participate in defined contribution plans.

One  of  the  major  defined  benefit  pension  plans  is  a 
contribution-based  plan  in  which  each  participant  accrues  a 
percentage of salary in a pension account. The pension account 
is credited annually with interest based on a rate that is linked to 
the  average  yield  on  one-year  US  government  bonds.  For  the 
other  major  defined  benefit  pension  plan,  retirement  benefits 

accrue  based  on  the  career-average  earnings  of  each  individual 
plan  participant.  Former  employees  with  vested  benefits  have 
the  option  to  take  a  lump  sum  payment  or  a  lifetime  annuity 
commencing early or at retirement age. 

As  required  under  local  state  pension  laws,  both  plans  have 
fiduciaries  who,  together  with  UBS,  are  responsible  for  the 
governance of the plans. UBS regularly reviews the contribution 
strategy for these plans, considering local statutory funding rules 
and the cost of any premiums that must be paid to the Pension 
Benefit  Guaranty  Corporation  for  having  an  underfunded  plan. 
In  2018,  the  contributions  made  by  UBS  were  USD 42  million 
(2017: USD 92 million). 

The  plan  assets  for  both  plans  are  invested  in  a  diversified 
portfolio  of  financial  assets.  Each  pension  plan’s  fiduciaries  are 
responsible for the investment decisions with respect to the plan 
investment 
assets.  Both  US  plans  apply  a 
approach to support the volatility management in the net asset / 
liability position. Derivative instruments may also be employed to 
manage volatility.

liability-driven 

The  employer  contributions  expected  to  be  made  to  the  US 
defined  benefit  pension  plans  in  2019  are  estimated  at  USD 9 
million.

German pension plans
There  are  two  different  defined  benefit  pension  plans  in 
Germany, and both are contribution-based plans. No plan assets 
are set aside to fund these plans, and benefits are paid directly 
by  UBS.  The  normal  retirement  age  for  the  participants  in  the 
German  plans  is  65.  Within  the  larger  of  the  two  plans,  each 
participant accrues a percentage of salary in a pension account. 
The  accumulated  account  balance  of  the  plan  participant  is 
credited on an annual basis with guaranteed interest at a rate of 
5%. In the other plan, amounts are accrued annually based on 
employee  elections.  For  this  plan,  the  accumulated  account 
balance is credited on an annual basis with a guaranteed interest 
rate  of  6%  for  amounts  accrued  before  2010,  of  4%  for 
amounts accrued from 2010 to 2017 and of 0.9% for amounts 
accrued  after  2017.  Both  plans  are  regulated  under  German 
pension  law,  under  which  the  responsibility  to  pay  pension 
benefits  when  they  are  due  rests  entirely  with  UBS.  For  these 
plans, a portion of the pension payments is directly increased in 
line with price inflation.

The benefits expected to be paid by UBS to the participants of 

the German plans in 2019 are estimated at USD 11 million.

Financial information by plan
The  tables  on  the  following  pages  provide  an  analysis  of  the 
movement  in  the  net  asset  /  liability  recognized  on  the  balance 
sheet for defined benefit pension plans, as well as an analysis of 
amounts  recognized  in  net  profit  and  in  Other  comprehensive 
income.

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Defined benefit pension plans
USD million

Defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the year
Current service cost
Interest expense
Plan participant contributions
Remeasurements

of which: actuarial (gains) / losses due to changes in demographic assumptions
of which: actuarial (gains) / losses due to changes in financial assumptions
of which: experience (gains) / losses 1
Past service cost related to plan amendments
Curtailments
Benefit payments
Other movements
Foreign currency translation
Defined benefit obligation at the end of the year
of which: amounts owed to active members
of which: amounts owed to deferred members
of which: amounts owed to retirees

Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year
Return on plan assets excluding amounts included in interest income
Interest income
Employer contributions 
Plan participant contributions
Benefit payments
Administration expenses, taxes and premiums paid
Foreign currency translation
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year
Asset ceiling effect at the beginning of the year
Interest expense on asset ceiling effect
Asset ceiling effect excluding interest expense and foreign currency translation on 
asset ceiling effect
Foreign currency translation
Asset ceiling effect at the end of the year
Net defined benefit asset / (liability)

Movement in the net asset / (liability) recognized on the balance sheet
Net asset / (liability) recognized on the balance sheet at the beginning of the year
Net periodic expenses recognized in net profit
Gains / (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income
Employer contributions
Other movements
Foreign currency translation
Net asset / (liability) recognized on the balance sheet at the end of the year

Funded and unfunded plans
Defined benefit obligation from funded plans

Defined benefit obligation from unfunded plans

Plan assets
Surplus / (deficit)

Asset ceiling effect

Swiss plan

UK plan

2018
 23,419
 405
 151
 218
 (242)

2017
 22,465
 456
 166
 208
 301

 0

 6
 0
 141
 (639)
 154
 397
 0
 (241)
 (50)
 (20)
 (1,121)
 (954)
 (8)
 0
 1,001
 (170)
 22,566
 23,419
 10,452  10,741
 0
 12,114  12,678
 24,184
 26,656
 1,640
 (523)
 181
 177
 485
 505
 208
 218
 (1,121)
 (954)
 (10)
 (11)
 1,090
 (228)
 26,656
 25,839
 1,718
 3,237
 13
 23

 71
 (58)
 3,274
 0

 1,417
 89
 3,237
 0

 0
 (153)
 (352)
 505
 0
 0
 0

 0
 (414)
 (79)
 485
 8
 0
 0

2018
 3,744
 0
 93
 0
 (266)

2017
 3,639
 0
 102
 0
 (88)

 (18)
 (257)
 8
 4
 0
 (202)
 0
 (181)
 3,192
 146

 (82)
 44
 (50)
 0
 0
 (256)
 0
 347
 3,744
 180
 1,434  1,930
 1,612  1,634
 3,120
 3,469
 215
 (136)
 88
 86
 0
 0
 0
 0
 (256)
 (202)
 0
 0
 302
 (185)
 3,469
 3,032
 0
 0
 0
 0

 0
 0
 0
 (160)

 (275)
 (11)
 130
 0
 0
 (4)
 (160)

 0
 0
 0
 (275)

 (519)
 (15)
 304
 0
 0
 (45)
 (275)

US and German plans
2017
 1,725
 9
 63
 0
 82

2018
 1,816
 7
 55
 0
 (69)

 (5)
 (69)
 5
 0
 0
 (112)
 0
 (18)
 1,679
 226
 606
 847
 1,265
 (77)
 44
 51
 0
 (112)
 (3)
 0
 1,168
 0
 0

 0
 0
 0
 (511)

 (550)
 (22)
 (8)
 51
 0
 18
 (511)

 (5)
 86
 2
 0
 0
 (109)
 0
 47
 1,816
 255
 645
 916
 1,124
 110
 44
 100
 0
 (109)
 (4)
 0
 1,265
 0
 0

 0
 0
 0
 (550)

 (601)
 (31)
 28
 100
 0
 (47)
 (550)

Total

2018
 28,978
 413
 299
 218
 (577)

2017
 27,830
 465
 331
 208
 295

 (81)
 (23)
 271
 (964)
 105
 410
 0
 (237)
 (50)
 (20)
 (1,487)
 (1,268)
 (8)
 0
 1,395
 (369)
 27,437
 28,978
 10,823  11,176
 2,040  2,575
 14,574  15,228
 28,428
 31,390
 1,965
 (736)
 313
 306
 585
 556
 208
 218
 (1,487)
 (1,268)
 (15)
 (14)
 1,392
 (412)
 31,390
 30,039
 1,718
 3,237
 13
 23

 71
 (58)
 3,274
 (671)

 1,417
 89
 3,237
 (825)

 (825)
 (186)
 (230)
 556
 0
 14
 (671)

 (1,120)
 (460)
 253
 585
 8
 (91)
 (825)

 22,566

 23,419

 3,192

 3,744

 1,219

 1,324

 26,976

 28,487

 0

 0

 25,839
 3,274

 26,656
 3,237

 3,274

 3,237

 0

 3,032
 (160)

 0

 0

 3,469
 (275)

 0

 460

 1,168
 (511)

 0

 492

 1,265
 (550)

 460

 492

 30,039
 2,603

 31,390
 2,412

 0

 3,274

 3,237

 (825)
Net defined benefit asset / (liability)
1 Experience (gains) / losses are a component of actuarial remeasurements of the defined benefit obligation that reflect the effects of differences between the previous actuarial assumptions and what has actually 
occurred.

 (671)

 (511)

 (160)

 (550)

 (275)

 0

 0

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Analysis of amounts recognized in net profit
USD million
For the year ended
Current service cost

Interest expense related to defined benefit obligation

Interest income related to plan assets

Interest expense on asset ceiling effect

Administration expenses, taxes and premiums paid

Past service cost related to plan amendments

Curtailments
Net periodic expenses recognized in net profit

Swiss plan
31.12.18 31.12.17
 456

 405

UK plan
31.12.18 31.12.17
 0

 0

US and German plans
31.12.18 31.12.17
 9

 7

Total
31.12.18 31.12.17
 465

 413

 151

 (177)

 23

 11

 (241)

 (20)
 153

 166

 (181)

 13

 10

 0

 (50)
 414

 93

 (86)

 0

 0

 4

 0
 11

 102

 (88)

 0

 0

 0

 0
 15

 55

 (44)

 0

 3

 0

 0
 22

 63

 (44)

 0

 4

 0

 0
 31

 299

 (306)

 23

 14

 (237)

 (20)
 186

 331

 (313)

 13

 15

 0

 (50)
 460

Analysis of amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)
USD million
For the year ended
Remeasurement of defined benefit obligation

Return on plan assets excluding amounts included in interest income
Asset ceiling effect excluding interest expense and foreign currency translation on 
asset ceiling effect
Total gains / (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income, before tax

Swiss plan
31.12.18 31.12.17
 (301)

 242

UK plan
31.12.18 31.12.17
 88

 266

US and German plans
31.12.18 31.12.17
 (82)

 69

Total
31.12.18 31.12.17
 (295)

 577

 (523)

 1,640

 (136)

 215

 (77)

 110

 (736)

 1,965

 (71)
 (352)

 (1,417)
 (79)

 0
 130

 0
 304

 0
 (8)

 0
 28

 (71)
 (230)

 (1,417)
 253

The table below provides information on the duration of the DBO and the timing for expected benefit payments.

Duration of the defined benefit obligation (in years)

Maturity analysis of benefits expected to be paid

USD million

Benefits expected to be paid within 12 months

Benefits expected to be paid between 1 and 3 years

Benefits expected to be paid between 3 and 6 years

Benefits expected to be paid between 6 and 11 years

Benefits expected to be paid between 11 and 16 years

Benefits expected to be paid in more than 16 years

1 The duration of the defined benefit obligation represents a weighted average across US and German plans.

Swiss plan

UK plan

US and German plans1

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 14.5

 15.1

 19.5

 20.0

 9.8

 10.6

 1,153

 2,356

 3,554

 5,643

 5,142

 1,149

 2,294

 3,455

 5,564

 5,109

 82

 187

 345

 701

 770

 83

 182

 337

 717

 806

 16,792

 17,190

 3,927

 4,325

 108

 216

 336

 566

 494

 798

 108

 217

 330

 572

 514

 887

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Actuarial assumptions
The  measurement  of  each  pension  plan’s  DBO  considers 
different  actuarial  assumptions.  Changes  in  those  assumptions 
lead  to  volatility  in  the  DBO.  The  following  significant  actuarial 
assumptions are applied:
– Discount rate: the discount rate is based on the yield of high-
quality  corporate  bonds  quoted  in  an  active  market  in  the 
currency  of  the  respective  pension  plan.  Consequently,  a 
decrease 
in  the  yield  of  high-quality  corporate  bonds 
increases  the  DBO.  Conversely,  an  increase  in  the  yield  of 
high-quality corporate bonds decreases the DBO.

– Rate  of  salary  increase:  an  increase  in  the  salary  of  plan 
participants  generally  increases  the  DBO,  specifically  for  the 
Swiss  and  German  plans.  For  the  UK  plan,  as  the  plan  is 
closed  for  future  service,  UBS  employees  no  longer  accrue 
future  service  benefits  and  thus  salary  increases  have  no 
effect on the DBO. For the US plans, only a small percentage 
of the total population continues to accrue benefits for future 
service  and  therefore  the  effect  of  a  salary  increase  on  the 
DBO is minimal.

– Rate  of  pension  increase:  for  the  Swiss  plan,  there  is  no 
automatic  indexing  of  pensions.  Any  increase  would  be 
decided  by  the  Pension  Foundation  Board.  For  the  US  plans, 
there  is  also  no  automatic  indexing  of  pensions.  For  the  UK 
plan, pensions are automatically indexed to price inflation as 
per plan rules and local pension legislation. The German plans 
are also automatically indexed and a portion of the pensions 
are  directly  increased  by  price  inflation.  An  increase  in  price 
inflation in the UK or Germany increases the respective plan’s 
DBO.

– Rate  of  interest  credit  on  retirement  savings:  the  Swiss  plan 
and one of the US plans have retirement saving balances that 
are  increased  annually  by  an  interest  credit  rate.  For  each  of 
these  plans,  an  increase  in  the  interest  credit  rate  increases 
the plan’s DBO.

– Life expectancy: most of UBS’s defined benefit pension plans 
are obligated to provide guaranteed lifetime pension benefits. 
The  DBO  for  all  plans  is  calculated  using  an  underlying  best 
estimate  of  the  life  expectancy  of  plan  participants.  An 
increase  in  the  life  expectancy  of  plan  participants  increases 
the plan’s DBO.

The  actuarial  assumptions  used  for  the  pension  plans  are 
based on the economic conditions prevailing in the jurisdiction in 
which they are offered.

→ Refer to Note 1a item 7 for a description of the accounting 

policy for defined benefit pension plans

Changes in actuarial assumptions
UBS  regularly  reviews  the  actuarial  assumptions  used 
calculating its DBO to determine their continuing relevance.

in 

Swiss pension plan 
In  2018,  a  net  gain  of  USD 242  million  was  recognized  in  Other 
comprehensive income (OCI) related to the remeasurement of the 
DBO.  This  was  primarily  due  to  a  market-driven  increase  in  the 
discount rate, which resulted in an OCI gain of USD 776 million. 
This  effect  was  partially  offset  by  experience  losses  of  USD 397 
million,  reflecting  differences  between  the  previous  actuarial 
assumptions  and  what  actually  occurred,  and  market-driven 
changes  to  the  assumed  rate  of  interest  credit  on  retirement 
savings,  which  resulted  in  a  loss  of  USD 124  million.  Changes  in 
other assumptions were not significant. 

In 2017, a net loss of USD 301 million was recognized in OCI 
related  to  the  remeasurement  of  the  DBO.  This  was  primarily 
due  to  a  market-driven  decrease  in  the  discount  rate,  which 
resulted in an OCI loss of USD 165 million, as well as experience 
losses  of  USD 154  million.  These  effects  were  partially  offset  by 
market-driven  changes  to  the  assumed  rate  of  interest  credit  on 
retirement  savings,  which  resulted  in  a  gain  of  USD 26  million. 
Changes in other assumptions were not significant. 

UK pension plan
In  2018,  a  net  gain  of  USD 266  million  was  recognized  in  OCI 
related to the remeasurement of the DBO for the UK plan. This 
was  primarily  due  to  a  market-driven  increase  in  the  discount 
rate, which resulted in an OCI gain of USD 219 million, as well 
as  changes  in  the  pension  increase  assumption,  which  resulted 
in an OCI gain of USD 37 million.

In  2017,  a  net  gain  of  USD 88  million  was  recognized  in  OCI 
related  to  the  remeasurement  of  the  DBO  for  the  UK  plan.  This 
was primarily driven by changes in the life expectancy assumption, 
which  resulted  in  a  gain  of  USD 82  million.  In  addition,  market-
driven changes in the inflation rate assumption resulted in a gain 
of  USD 60  million  and  experience  gains  were  USD 50  million. 
These gains were partly offset by a market-driven decrease in the 
discount rate, which resulted in a loss of USD 102 million. 

US and German pension plans
In  2018,  a  net  gain  of  USD 69  million  was  recognized  in  OCI 
related  to  the  remeasurement  of  the  DBO  for  the  US  and 
German  plans,  compared  with  a  net  loss  of  USD 82  million  in 
2017.  OCI  gains  and  losses  in  both  years  were  primarily  driven 
by market-driven movements in discount rates.

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The tables below show the significant actuarial assumptions used in calculating the DBO at the end of the year.

Significant actuarial assumptions used

In %

Discount rate

Rate of salary increase

Rate of pension increase

Rate of interest credit on retirement savings 

1 Represents weighted average assumptions across US and German plans.

Mortality tables and life expectancies for major plans

Country

Switzerland

UK

USA

Germany

Country

Switzerland

UK

USA

Germany

Mortality table

BVG 2015 G with CMI 2016 projections

S2PA with CMI 2017 projections1

RP2014 WCHA with MP2018 projection scale2

Dr. K. Heubeck 2018 G3

Mortality table

BVG 2015 G with CMI 2016 projections

S2PA with CMI 2017 projections1

RP2014 WCHA with MP2018 projection scale2

Dr. K. Heubeck 2018 G3

Swiss plan

UK plan

US and German plans1

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31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 0.92

 1.50

 0.00

 0.92

 0.67

 1.30

 0.00

 0.67

 2.90

 0.00

 3.10

 0.00

 2.55

 0.00

 3.11

 0.00

 3.69

 2.81

 1.50

 3.70

 3.14

 2.83

 1.50

 2.56

Life expectancy at age 65 for a male member currently

aged 65

aged 45

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 21.6

 23.4

 22.8

 20.5

 21.6

 23.4

 22.8

 20.3

 23.1

 24.6

 24.3

 23.3

 23.0

 24.6

 24.4

 22.9

Life expectancy at age 65 for a female member currently

aged 65

aged 45

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 23.5

 25.2

 24.4

 24.1

 23.4

 25.2

 24.4

 24.3

 25.0

 26.5

 26.0

 26.3

 24.9

 26.5

 26.0

 26.8

1 In 2017, the mortality table S2PA with CMI 2016 projections was used.     2 In 2017, the mortality table RP2014 WCHA with MP2017 projection scale was used.     3 In 2017, the mortality table Dr. K. Heubeck 
2005 G was used.

Sensitivity analysis of significant actuarial assumptions
The table below presents a sensitivity analysis for each significant 
actuarial  assumption,  showing  how  the  DBO  would  have  been 
affected  by  changes  in  the  relevant  actuarial  assumption  that 
were reasonably possible at the balance sheet date. Unforeseen 

circumstances may arise, which could result in variations that are 
outside  the  range  of  alternatives  deemed  reasonably  possible. 
Caution  should  be  used  in  extrapolating  the  sensitivities  below 
on the DBO as the sensitivities may not be linear.

Sensitivity analysis of significant actuarial assumptions1
Increase / (decrease) in defined benefit obligation
USD million
Discount rate

Increase by 50 basis points
Decrease by 50 basis points

Rate of salary increase

Increase by 50 basis points
Decrease by 50 basis points

Rate of pension increase

Increase by 50 basis points
Decrease by 50 basis points

Rate of interest credit on retirement savings

Increase by 50 basis points
Decrease by 50 basis points

Life expectancy

Increase in longevity by one additional year

Swiss plan

UK plan

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31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

US and German plans
31.12.18

31.12.17

 (1,327)
 1,503

 68
 (65)

 1,090
–3

 231
 (219)

 751

 (1,470)
 1,669

 86
 (82)

 1,212
–3

 267
 (253)

 827

 (292)
 333

–2
–2

 260
 (262)

–4 
–4 

 (350)
 401

–2 
–2 

 380
 (336)

–4 
–4 

 (77)
 84

 1
 (1)

 6
 (6)

 9
 (9)

 (90)
 98

 1
 (1)

 7
 (7)

 9
 (9)

 122

 143

 42

 48

1 The sensitivity analyses are based on a change in one assumption while holding all other assumptions constant, so that interdependencies between the assumptions are excluded.     2 As the plan is closed for 
future service, a change in assumption is not applicable.     3 As the assumed rate of pension increase was 0% as of 31 December 2018 and as of 31 December 2017, a downward change in assumption is not 
applicable.    4 As the UK plan does not provide interest credits on retirement savings, a change in assumption is not applicable.

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Fair value of plan assets
The tables below provide information on the composition and fair value of plan assets of the Swiss, the UK and the US pension plans.

Composition and fair value of plan assets

Swiss plan

USD million
Cash and cash equivalents

Real estate / property

Domestic

Investment funds

Equity    

Domestic

Foreign

Bonds1

Domestic, AAA to BBB–

Foreign, AAA to BBB–

Foreign, below BBB–

Real estate

Foreign

Other

Other investments

Total fair value of plan assets

Total fair value of plan assets
of which: 2

Bank accounts at UBS 

UBS debt instruments

UBS shares

Securities lent to UBS 3

Property occupied by UBS

Derivative financial instruments, counterparty UBS 3

31.12.18

31.12.17

Fair value

Plan asset
allocation %

Fair value

Plan asset
allocation %

Quoted
in an active
market
 137

Other
 0

Total
 137

 0

 2,963

 2,963

 628

 0

 5,721

 1,515

 2,570

 6,194

 892

 0

 0

 0

 0

 518

 531

 11

 4,142

 18

 628

 7,237

 2,570

 6,194

 892

 11

 4,659

 549

Quoted
in an active
market
 120

Other
 0

Total
 120

 0

 2,859

 2,859

 667

 0

 7,507

 1,331

 2,279

 6,375

 577

 0

 0

 0

 667

 8,838

 2,279

 6,375

 577

 0

 23

 23

 861

 4,044

 4,905

 0

 12

 12

 1

 11

 2

 28

 10

 24

 3

 0

 18

 2

 0

 11

 3

 33

 9

 24

 2

 0

 18

 0

 17,190

 8,649

 25,839

 100

 18,386

 8,270

 26,656

 100

31.12.18

 25,839

 132

 13

 25

 1,567

 88

 34

31.12.17

 26,656

 120

 3

 34

 2,030

 85

 23

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credit ratings from other rating agencies were used, these were converted to the equivalent rating in Standard & Poor’s rating classification.     2 Bank accounts at UBS encompass accounts in the name of the Swiss 
pension fund. The other positions disclosed in the table encompass both direct investments in UBS instruments and indirect investments, i.e., those made through funds that the pension fund invests in.    3 Securities 
lent  to  UBS  and  derivative  financial  instruments  are  presented  gross  of  any  collateral.  Securities  lent  to  UBS  were  fully  covered  by  collateral  as  of  31  December  2018  and  31  December  2017.  Net  of  collateral, 
derivative financial instruments amounted to USD 10 million as of 31 December 2018 (31 December 2017: USD 12 million).

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Composition and fair value of plan assets (continued)

UK plan

31.12.18

31.12.17

Fair value

Plan asset
allocation %

Fair value

Plan asset
allocation %

 5

 49

 0

 1

 30

 21

 1

 4

 2

 4

 0

 0

USD million
Cash and cash equivalents

Bonds1

Domestic, AAA to BBB–

Domestic, below BBB–

Investment funds

Equity    

Domestic

Foreign

Bonds1

Domestic, AAA to BBB–

Domestic, below BBB–

Foreign, AAA to BBB–

Foreign, below BBB–

Real estate

Domestic

Other

Asset-backed securities

Other investments2

Total fair value of plan assets

Quoted
in an active
market
 143

 1,604

 0

 26

 658

 587

 15

 258

 51

 102

 0

 21

 (565)

 2,900

Other
 0

Total
 143

 0

 0

 0

 0

 93

 0

 0

 0

 28

 0

 2

 9

 1,604

 0

 26

 658

 680

 15

 258

 51

 131

 0

 22

 (556)

 132

 3,032

 5

 53

 0

 1

 22

 22

 0

 9

 2

 4

 0

 1

 (18)

 100

Quoted
in an active
market
 163

Other
 0

Total
 163

 0

 0

 0

 0

 83

 0

 0

 0

 28

 5

 0

 1,709

 1

 31

 1,046

 724

 21

 147

 57

 131

 1

 0

 1,709

 1

 31

 1,046

 641

 21

 147

 57

 103

 (4)

 0

 (575)

 3,341

 11

 127

 (563)

 3,469

 (16)

 100

1 The bond credit ratings are primarily based on Standard & Poor’s credit ratings. Ratings AAA to BBB– and below BBB– represent investment grade and non-investment grade ratings, respectively. In cases where 
credit ratings from other rating agencies were used, these were converted to the equivalent rating in Standard & Poor’s rating classification.    2 Mainly relates to repurchase arrangements on UK treasury bonds. 

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Composition and fair value of plan assets (continued)

US plans

31.12.18

31.12.17

Fair value

Plan asset
allocation %

Fair value

Plan asset
allocation %

Quoted
in an active
market
 27

Other
 0

Total
 27

Quoted
in an active
market
 76

Other
 0

Total
 76

USD million
Cash and cash equivalents

Bonds1

Domestic, AAA to BBB–

Domestic, below BBB–

Foreign, AAA to BBB–

Foreign, below BBB–

Investment funds

Equity    

Domestic

Foreign

Bonds1

Domestic, AAA to BBB–

Domestic, below BBB–

Foreign, AAA to BBB–

Foreign, below BBB–

Real estate

Domestic

Other

Insurance contracts

Asset-backed securities

Other investments

 462

 2

 92

 3

 143

 157

 104

 23

 56

 6

 0

 64

 0

 0

 0

 462

 2

 92

 3

 143

 157

 104

 23

 56

 6

 13

 64

 17

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 13

 0

 17

 0

 0

 29

 2

 40

 0

 8

 0

 12

 13

 9

 2

 5

 1

 1

 5

 1

 0

 0

 200

 10

 46

 1

 298

 277

 216

 20

 47

 5

 0

 21

 0

 15

 4

 200

 10

 46

 1

 298

 277

 216

 20

 47

 5

 13

 21

 18

 15

 4

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 13

 0

 18

 0

 0

 31

 6

 16

 1

 4

 0

 24

 22

 17

 2

 4

 0

 1

 2

 1

 1

 0

Total fair value of plan assets

 1,139

 1,168

 100

 1,235

 1,265

 100

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b) Post-employment medical insurance plans

In  the  US  and  the  UK,  UBS  offers  post-employment  medical 
insurance benefits that contribute to the health care coverage of 
certain  employees  and  their  beneficiaries  after  retirement.  The 
UK  post-employment  medical  insurance  plan  is  closed  to  new 
entrants. In the US, retiree medical premiums are subsidized for 
eligible participants who retired before 2014.

These  plans  are  not  prefunded.  In  the  US,  the  retirees  also 

contribute to the cost of the post-employment medical benefits.
In  2018,  UBS  announced  changes  to  one  of  the  US  post-
employment  medical  insurance  plans  that  replaced  the  UBS 
retiree medical subsidy with a new subsidy to purchase medical 
coverage  through  a  private  Medicare  exchange.  This  change 

reduced  the  post-employment  benefit  obligation  by  USD 14 
million,  resulting  in  a  corresponding  gain  recognized  in  the 
income statement in 2018.

The  benefits  expected  to  be  paid  by  UBS  to  the  post-
employment  medical  insurance  plans  in  2019  are  estimated  at 
USD 5 million.

The  table  below  provides  an  analysis  of  the  movement  in 
the  net  asset  /  liability  recognized  on  the  balance  sheet  for 
post-employment  medical  insurance  plans,  as  well  as  an 
analysis  of  amounts  recognized  in  net  profit  and  in  Other 
comprehensive income.

Post-employment medical insurance plans

USD million

Post-employment benefit obligation at the beginning of the year

Current service cost

Interest expense

Plan participant contributions

Remeasurements

of which: actuarial (gains) / losses due to changes in demographic assumptions

of which: actuarial (gains) / losses due to changes in financial assumptions

of which: experience (gains) / losses 1

Past service cost related to plan amendments

Benefit payments2

Foreign currency translation

Post-employment benefit obligation at the end of the year

of which: amounts owed to active members

of which: amounts owed to deferred members

of which: amounts owed to retirees

Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year

Net post-employment benefit asset / (liability)

Analysis of amounts recognized in net profit

Current service cost

Interest expense related to post-employment benefit obligation

Past service cost related to plan amendments

Net periodic expenses

Analysis of amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)

Remeasurement of post-employment benefit obligation

Total gains / (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income, before tax

UK plan

2018

 27

2017

 26

US plans

2018

 61

2017

 64

Total

2018

 88

2017

 90

 0

 1

 0

 (3)

 0

 (1)

 (2)

 0

 (1)

 (1)

 22

 6

 0

 17

 0

 (22)

 0

 1

 0

 1

 3

 3

 0

 1

 0

 (1)

 0

 (1)

 0

 0

 (1)

 2

 27

 6

 0

 21

 0

 (27)

 0

 1

 0

 1

 1

 1

 0

 2

 3

 (4)

 0

 (4)

 0

 (14)

 (7)

 0

 40

 0

 0

 40

 0

 (40)

 0

 2

 (14)

 (12)

 4

 4

 0

 2

 3

 0

 0

 2

 (2)

 0

 (8)

 0

 61

 0

 0

 61

 0

 (61)

 0

 2

 0

 2

 0

 0

 0

 3

 3

 (7)

 0

 (5)

 (2)

 (14)

 (9)

 (1)

 62

 6

 0

 56

 0

 (62)

 0

 3

 (14)

 (11)

 7

 7

 0

 3

 3

 (1)

 (1)

 2

 (2)

 0

 (9)

 2

 88

 6

 0

 81

 0

 (88)

 0

 3

 0

 3

 1

 1

1 Experience (gains) / losses are a component of actuarial remeasurements of the post-employment benefit obligation that reflect the effects of differences between the previous actuarial assumptions and what has 
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Actuarial assumptions
The  measurement  of  each  medical  insurance  plan’s  post-
employment  benefit  obligation  considers  different  actuarial 
assumptions.  Changes  in  assumptions  lead  to  volatility  in  the 
post-employment  benefit  obligation.  The  following  significant 
actuarial assumptions are applied:
– Discount  rate:  discount  rates  used  for  post-employment 
medical  insurance  plans  are  the  same  as  those  used  for 
defined  benefit  pension  plans.  A  decrease  in  the  yield  of 
high-quality  corporate  bonds  increases  the  post-employment 
benefit  obligation.  Conversely,  an  increase  in  the  yield  of 
high-quality corporate bonds decreases the post-employment 
benefit obligation.

– Average health care cost trend rate: an increase in health care 
the  post-employment  benefit 

increases 

costs  generally 
obligation.

– Life  expectancy:  as  some  plan  participants  have  lifetime 
benefits  under  these  plans,  an  increase  in  life  expectancy 
increases the post-employment benefit obligation.

UBS  regularly  reviews  the  actuarial  assumptions  used  in 
calculating its post-employment benefit obligations to determine 
their  continuing  relevance.  Significant  actuarial  assumptions 
used  to  determine  post-employment  benefit  obligations  at  the 
end of the year were:

Significant actuarial assumptions used1

In %

Discount rate

Average health care cost trend rate – initial

Average health care cost trend rate – ultimate

1 The assumptions for life expectancies are provided within Note 29a.    2 Represents weighted average assumptions across US plans.

UK plan

US plans2

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 2.90

 5.10

 5.10

 2.55

 5.10

 5.10

 4.20

 7.79

 4.50

 3.54

 7.99

 4.50

Sensitivity analysis of significant actuarial assumptions
The  table  below  presents  a  sensitivity  analysis  for  each 
significant  actuarial  assumption  showing  how  the  post-
employment  benefit  obligation  would  have  been  affected  by 
changes  in  the  relevant  actuarial  assumption  that  were 
reasonably  possible  at  the  balance  sheet  date.  Unforeseen 

circumstances  may  arise,  which  could  result  in  variations  that 
are  outside  the  range  of  alternatives  deemed  reasonably 
possible.  Caution  should  be  used 
in  extrapolating  the 
sensitivities below on the post-employment benefit obligation, 
as the sensitivities may not be linear.

Sensitivity analysis of significant actuarial assumptions1

Increase / (decrease) in post-employment benefit obligation 

USD million

Discount rate

Increase by 50 basis points

Decrease by 50 basis points

Average health care cost trend rate

Increase by 100 basis points

Decrease by 100 basis points

Life expectancy

Increase in longevity by one additional year

UK plan

US plans

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 (1)

 1

 3

 (3)

 2

 (2)

 2

 4

 (3)

 2

 (2)

 2

 1

 0

 2

 (3)

 3

 1

 (1)

 4

1 The sensitivity analyses are based on a change in one assumption while holding all other assumptions constant, so that interdependencies between the assumptions are excluded.

c) Defined contribution plans

UBS  sponsors  a  number  of  defined  contribution  plans  in 
locations  outside  Switzerland.  The  locations  with  significant 
defined contribution plans are the US and the UK. Certain plans 
allow  employees  to  make  contributions  and  earn  matching  or 
other contributions from UBS. Employer contributions to defined 

contribution plans are recognized as an expense, which, for the 
years ended 31 December 2018, 2017 and 2016, amounted to 
USD 268  million,  USD 243  million  and  USD 238  million, 
respectively.

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d) Related-party disclosure

UBS is the principal provider of banking services for the pension 
fund of UBS in Switzerland. In this capacity, UBS is engaged to 
execute  most  of  the  pension  fund’s  banking  activities.  These 
activities  can  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  trading,  securities 
lending  and  borrowing  and  derivative  transactions.  The  non-
Swiss  UBS  pension  funds  do  not  have  a  similar  banking 
relationship with UBS.

Also,  UBS  leases  certain  properties  that  are  owned  by  the 
Swiss  pension  fund.  As  of  31  December  2018,  the  minimum 
commitment  toward  the  Swiss  pension  fund  under  the  related 

leases  was  approximately  USD 17  million  (31  December  2017: 
USD 5 million).

→ Refer to the “Composition and fair value of plan assets” table in 
Note 29a for more information on fair value of investments in 

UBS instruments held by the Swiss pension fund

The  following  amounts  have  been  received  or  paid  by  UBS 
from  and  to  the  pension  and  other  post-employment  benefit 
plans  located  in  Switzerland,  the  UK  and  the  US  in  respect  of 
these banking activities and arrangements.

Related-party disclosure

USD million

Received by UBS

Fees

Paid by UBS

Rent

Dividends, capital repayments and interest

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 35

 4

 10

 36

 5

 10

 36

 5

 14

The transaction volumes in UBS shares and UBS debt instruments and the balances of UBS shares held as of 31 December were:

Transaction volumes – UBS shares and UBS debt instruments

Financial instruments bought by pension funds

UBS shares (in thousands of shares)

UBS debt instruments (par values, USD million)

Financial instruments sold by pension funds or matured

UBS shares (in thousands of shares)

UBS debt instruments (par values, USD million)

UBS shares held by pension and other post-employment benefit plans

Number of shares (in thousands of shares)

Fair value (USD million)

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

 889

 13

 547

 3

 905

 2

 2,897

 4

31.12.18

 16,712

 207

31.12.17

 16,370

 301

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a) Plans offered

The  Group  has  several  share-based  and  other  compensation 
plans  that  align  the  interests  of  Group  Executive  Board  (GEB) 
members  and  other  employees  with  the  interests  of  investors. 
These compensation plans are also designed to meet regulatory 
requirements.  The  most  significant  compensation  plans  are 
described below.

→ Refer to Note 1a item 6 for a description of the accounting policy 
related to share-based and other deferred compensation plans

Mandatory deferred compensation plans

variable remuneration. Where dividend payments are not permitted, 
the  grant  price  of  the  EOP  award  is  adjusted  for  the  expected 
dividend yield over the vesting period to reflect the fair value of the 
non-dividend-bearing award.

Awards are settled by delivering UBS shares at vesting, except in 
jurisdictions where this is not permitted for legal or tax reasons. EOP 
awards generally vest in equal installments after two and three years 
following  grant  (for  GEB  members,  generally  after  three,  four  and 
five years). The awards are generally forfeitable upon, among other 
circumstances, voluntary termination of employment with UBS.

Equity Ownership Plan (EOP)
The  EOP  is  a  mandatory  deferred  share-based  compensation  plan 
for all employees with total annual compensation greater than USD 
/ CHF 300,000.

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan (DCCP)
The  DCCP  is  a  mandatory  deferred  compensation  plan  for  all 
employees  with  total  annual  compensation  greater  than  USD  / 
CHF 300,000.

EOP  awards  granted  to  GEB  members  and  certain  other 
employees  will  only  vest  if  both  Group  and  business  division 
performance conditions are met. For all awards granted for the 
performance year 2017 (awarded in early 2018) and before, the 
Group performance condition is based on the average adjusted 
return  on  tangible  equity  (RoTE)  excluding  deferred  tax  assets 
over  the  performance  period.  Starting  with  the  EOP  awards 
granted  in  2019  for  the  performance  year  2018,  the  Group 
performance  condition  is  based  on  the  average  reported  return 
on  common  equity  tier  1  capital  (RoCET1).  Business  division 
performance is measured on the basis of their average adjusted 
return  on  attributed  equity  (RoAE).  For  Corporate  Center 
employees, it is measured on the basis of the average operating 
businesses’ adjusted RoAE.

Certain  awards,  such  as  replacement  awards  issued  outside 
the  normal  performance  year  cycle,  may  take  the  form  of 
deferred cash under the EOP plan rules.

Notional  shares  represent  a  promise  to  receive  UBS  shares  at 
vesting  and  do  not  carry  voting  rights  during  the  vesting  period. 
Notional  shares  granted  prior  to  February  2014  have  no  rights  to 
dividends,  whereas  awards  granted  since  February  2014  carry  a 
dividend equivalent that may be paid in notional shares or cash and 
that  vests  on  the  same  terms  and  conditions  as  the  awards. 
However,  starting  with  awards  granted  for  the  performance  year 
2017,  European  Banking  Authority  guidelines  do  not  permit 
individuals  who  are  deemed  to  be  Material  Risk  Takers  (MRTs)  to 
receive  dividend  or  interest  payments  on  instruments  awarded  as 
deferred 

DCCP  awards  granted  up  to  January  2015  represent  a  right 
to  receive  a  cash  payment  at  vesting.  For  awards  granted  since 
February 2015, DCCP takes the form of notional additional tier 1 
(AT1) capital instruments, which at the discretion of UBS can be 
settled in either a cash payment or a perpetual, marketable AT1 
capital instrument. DCCP awards vest in full after five years, and 
up  to  seven  years  for  UK  senior  management  functions,  unless 
there is a trigger event.

Awards are forfeited if a viability event occurs, that is, if FINMA 
notifies the firm in writing that the DCCP awards must be written 
down to prevent an insolvency, bankruptcy or failure of UBS, or if 
UBS  receives  a  commitment  of  extraordinary  support  from  the 
public  sector  that  is  necessary  to  prevent  such  an  event. 
Additionally, they are written down if the Group’s common equity 
tier 1 capital ratio falls below 10% for GEB members and below 
7%  for  all  other  employees.  As  an  additional  performance 
condition, GEB members forfeit 20% of their award for each loss-
making year during the vesting period.

For  awards  granted  up  to  January  2015,  interest  on  the 
awards is paid annually, provided that UBS achieved an adjusted 
profit before tax in the preceding year. For awards granted since 
February  2015,  interest  payments  are  discretionary.  Where 
interest  payments  are  not  permitted,  such  as  for  MRTs,  the 
DCCP award reflects the fair value of the granted non-interest-
bearing award.

The  awards  are  generally  forfeitable  upon,  among  other 

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Asset Management EOP
In  order  to  align  deferred  compensation  of  certain  Asset 
the 
Management  employees  with 
investment  funds  they  manage,  awards  are  granted  to  such 
employees  in  the  form  of  cash-settled  notional  investment 
funds.  The  amount  delivered  depends  on  the  value  of  the 
underlying investment funds at the time of vesting. The awards 
are  generally  forfeitable  upon,  among  other  circumstances, 
voluntary termination of employment with UBS.

the  performance  of 

Financial advisor variable compensation

In  line  with  market  practice  for  US  wealth  management 
businesses, the compensation for US financial advisors in Global 
Wealth  Management  is  comprised  of  production  payout  and 
deferred  compensation  awards.  Production  payout  is  primarily 
based on compensable revenue and is paid monthly.

Financial advisors may also qualify for deferred compensation 
awards, which generally vest over a six-year period. The awards 
are  based  on  strategic  performance  measures, 
including 
production,  length  of  service  with  the  firm  and  net  new 
business.  Production  payout  rates  and  deferred  compensation 
awards  may  be  reduced  for,  among  other  things,  errors, 
negligence or carelessness, or a failure to comply with the firm’s 
rules,  standards,  practices  and  policies  or  applicable  laws  and 
regulations.

Strategic objective awards
Strategic  objective  awards  are  deferred  compensation  awards 
based on strategic performance measures, including production, 
length  of  service  with  the  firm  and  net  new  business.  These 
awards  are  granted  in  the  form  of  both  deferred  share-based 
and deferred cash-based awards, with a vesting period of up to 
six years. 

GrowthPlus
GrowthPlus  is  a  compensation  plan  for  selected  financial  advisors 
whose  revenue  production  and  length  of  service  exceed  defined 
thresholds from 2010 through 2017. Awards were granted in 2010, 
2011,  2015  and  2018.  The  awards  are  cash-based  and  are 
distributed  over  seven  years,  with  the  exception  of  2018  awards, 
which are distributed over five years.

Other compensation plans

Equity Plus Plan (Equity Plus)
Equity  Plus  is  a  voluntary  share-based  compensation  plan  that 
provides  eligible  employees  with  the  opportunity  to  purchase  UBS 
shares  at  market  value  and  receive  one  notional  share  for  every 
three  shares  purchased,  up  to  a  maximum  annual  limit.  Share 
purchases may be made annually from the performance award and 
/  or  monthly  through  deductions  from  salary.  If  the  shares 
purchased are held until three years from the start of the associated 
plan  year  and,  in  general,  if  the  employee  remains  employed  by 
UBS, the notional shares vest. For notional shares granted since April 
2014,  employees  are  entitled  to  receive  a  dividend  equivalent, 
which may be paid in notional shares and / or cash.

Role-based allowances (RBAs)
Certain employees of legal entities regulated in the EU may receive 
an RBA in addition to their base salary. This allowance reflects the 
market  value  of  a  specific  role  and  is  fixed,  non-forfeitable 
compensation.  Unlike  salary,  an  RBA  is  paid  only  as  long  as  the 
employee  is  in  such  a  role.  RBAs  consist  of  a  cash  portion  and, 
where applicable, a blocked UBS share award. Such shares will be 
unblocked  in  equal  installments  after  two  and  three  years.  The 
compensation expense is recognized in the year of grant.

Through  performance  year  2016,  strategic  objective  awards 
were partly granted under the PartnerPlus deferred cash plan. In 
addition  to  such  granted  awards  (UBS  company  contributions), 
participants  were  allowed  to  voluntarily  contribute  additional 
amounts otherwise payable as production payout up to a certain 
percentage,  which  vested  upon  contribution.  Company 
contributions  and  voluntary  contributions  were  credited  with 
interest  in  accordance  with  the  terms  of  the  plan.  Rather  than 
being  credited  with  interest,  a  participant  could  elect  to  have 
voluntary 
company 
contributions,  credited  with  notional  earnings  based  on  the 
performance  of  various  mutual  funds.  Company  contributions 
and  interest  on  both  company  and  voluntary  contributions 
ratably vest in 20% installments six to 10 years following grant 
date.  Company  contributions  and  interest  on  notional  earnings 
on  both  company  and  voluntary  contributions  are  forfeitable 
under certain circumstances.

contributions, 

along  with 

vested 

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Discontinued deferred compensation plans

The following plans have been discontinued. Expenses related to 
these  plans  were  fully  recognized  in  the  income  statement  in 
periods  prior  to  2018.  Any  remaining  outstanding  options  and 
stock  appreciation  rights  under  these  awards  will  expire  during 
2019.

Senior Executive Equity Ownership Plan (SEEOP)
Up  to  February  2012,  GEB  members  and  selected  senior 
executives received a portion of their mandatory deferral in UBS 
shares  or  notional  shares,  which  vested  in  equal  installments 
over  a  five-year  vesting  period  and  were  forfeitable  if  certain 
conditions  had  not  been  met.  The  employee’s  business  division 
or  the  Group  as  a  whole  had  to  be  profitable  in  the  financial 
year preceding scheduled vesting. Awards granted under SEEOP 
were  settled  by  delivering  UBS  shares  at  vesting.  No  SEEOP 
awards have been granted since 2012.

Senior Executive Stock Option Plan (SESOP)
Up  to  February  2008,  GEB  members  and  selected  senior 
executives  were  granted  UBS  options  with  a  strike  price  set  at 
110%  of  the  market  value  of  a  UBS  share  on  the  grant  date. 
These awards vested in full following a three-year vesting period 
and  generally  expired  10  years  from  the  grant  date.  No  SESOP 
awards have been granted since 2008.

Long-Term Deferred Retention Senior Incentive Scheme 
(LTDRSIS)
Awards  under  the  LTDRSIS  were  granted  to  employees  in 
Australia  up  to  and  including  2014  and  represented  a  profit 
share  amount  based  on  the  profitability  of  the  Australian 
business.  Awards  vested  after  three  years  and  included  an 
arrangement that allowed for unpaid installments to be reduced 
if  the  business  recorded  a  loss  for  the  calendar  year  preceding 
vesting.  The  awards  were  generally  forfeitable  upon  voluntary 
termination of employment with UBS.

Key Employee Stock Appreciation Rights Plan (KESAP) and Key 
Employee Stock Option Plan (KESOP)
Until  2009,  certain  key  and  high-potential  employees  were 
granted  discretionary  share-settled  stock  appreciation  rights 
(SARs) or options on UBS shares with a strike price not less than 
the  market  value  of  a  UBS  share  on  the  date  of  grant.  A  SAR 
gives  employees  the  right  to  receive  a  number  of  UBS  shares 
equal  to  the  value  of  any  market  price  increase  of  a  UBS  share 
between  the  grant  date  and  the  exercise  date.  One  option 
entitles  the  holder  to  acquire  one  registered  UBS  share  at  the 
option’s  strike  price.  SARs  and  options  are  settled  by  delivering 
UBS shares, except in jurisdictions where this is not permitted for 
legal  reasons.  No  options  or  SARs  awards  have  been  granted 
since 2009.

Share delivery obligations

Share  delivery  obligations  related  to  employee  share-based 
compensation  awards  were  146  million 
shares  as  of 
31 December  2018  (31  December  2017:  166  million  shares). 
Share delivery obligations are calculated on the basis of unvested 
notional  share  awards,  options  and  stock  appreciation  rights, 
taking applicable performance conditions into account.

As  of  31  December  2018,  UBS  held  118  million  treasury 
shares  (31  December  2017:  132  million)  that  were  available  to 
satisfy  share  delivery  obligations.  Treasury  shares  held  are 
delivered  to  employees  at  exercise  or  vesting.  However,  share 
delivery  obligations  related  to  certain  options  and  stock 
appreciation rights can also be satisfied by shares issued out of 
conditional  capital.  As  of  31  December  2018,  the  number  of 
UBS  Group  AG  shares  that  could  have  been  issued  out  of 
conditional  capital 
this  purpose  was  125  million 
(31 December 2017: 128 million).

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b) Effect on the income statement

Effect on the income statement for the financial year and future 
periods
The  table  below  provides  information  on  compensation  expenses 
related  to  total  variable  compensation,  including  financial  advisor 
variable  compensation,  that  were  recognized  in  the  financial  year 
ended 31 December 2018, as well as expenses that were deferred 

and will be recognized in the income statement for 2019 and later. 
The majority of expenses deferred to 2019 and later that are related 
to the performance year 2018 relates to awards granted in March 
2019.  The  total  compensation  expense  for  unvested  share-based 
awards  granted  up  to  31  December  2018  will  be  recognized  in 
future periods over a weighted average period of 2.3 years.

Variable compensation including financial advisor variable compensation

Expenses recognized in 2018

Expenses deferred to 2019 and later

USD million
Non-deferred cash

Deferred compensation awards

of which: Equity Ownership Plan

of which: Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

of which: Asset Management EOP

of which: Other performance awards

Total variable compensation – performance awards

Replacement payments

Forfeiture credits

Severance payments

Retention plan and other payments

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan: interest expense

Total variable compensation – other

Financial advisor variable compensation

of which: non-deferred cash

of which: deferred share-based awards

of which: deferred cash-based awards

Compensation commitments with recruited financial advisors1

Total financial advisor variable compensation

Total variable compensation including FA variable compensation

Related to the 
performance 
year 2018
 2,089

Related to prior 
performance 
years
 (32)

 373

 217

 131

 25

 0

 2,461

 7

 0

 123

 33

 0

 162

 3,233

 3,089

 51

 93

 33

 3,266

 5,889

 565

 309

 226

 28

 2

 534

 64

 (136)

 0

 33

 119

 80

 237

 0

 44

 193

 551

 789

 1,403

Related to the 
performance 
year 2018
 0

Related to prior 
performance 
years
 0

 585

 325

 238

 22

 0

 585

 60

 0

 0

 24

 96

 180

 128

 0

 52

 76

 653

 244

 382

 26

 1

 653

 41

 0

 0

 33

 195

 269

 639

 0

 131

 507

 357

 484

 1,250

 1,883

 2,522

 3,444

Total
 2,057

 938

 526

 357

 53

 2

 2,995

 72

 (136)

 123

 66

 119

 243

 3,470

 3,089

 95

 286

 584

 4,054

 7,2922 

Total
 0

 1,238

 570

 620

 48

 1

 1,238

 102

 0

 0

 57

 291

 450

 767

 0

 183

 584

 2,240

 3,006

 4,694

1 Reflects expenses related to compensation commitments with financial advisors entered into at the time of recruitment that are subject to vesting requirements. Amounts reflected as deferred expenses represent 
the maximum deferred exposure as of the balance sheet date.     2 Includes USD 634 million in expenses related to share-based compensation (performance awards: USD 526 million; other variable compensation: 
USD 12 million; financial advisor compensation: USD 95 million). A further USD 49 million in expenses related to share-based compensation was recognized within other Note 6 expense categories (Salaries: USD 15 
million, related to role-based allowances; Social security: USD 8 million; Other personnel expenses: USD 26 million, related to the Equity Plus Plan). Total personnel expenses related to share-based equity-settled 
compensation excluding social security were USD 676 million.

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Variable compensation including financial advisor variable compensation (continued)

Expenses recognized in 2017

Expenses deferred to 2018 and later

USD million
Non-deferred cash

Deferred compensation awards

of which: Equity Ownership Plan

of which: Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

of which: Asset Management EOP

of which: Other performance awards

Total variable compensation – performance awards

Replacement payments

Forfeiture credits

Severance payments

Retention plan and other payments

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan: interest expense

Total variable compensation – other

Financial advisor variable compensation

of which: non-deferred cash

of which: deferred share-based awards

of which: deferred cash-based awards

Compensation commitments with recruited financial advisors1

Total financial advisor variable compensation

Total variable compensation including FA variable compensation

Related to the 
performance 
year 2017
 2,088

Related to prior 
performance 
years
 (25)

 399

 239

 135

 25

 0

 2,487

 13

 0

 113

 25

 0

 151

 3,050

 2,891

 54

 104

 31

 3,080

 5,718

 689

 344

 310

 32

 4

 664

 59

 (107)

 0

 38

 111

 101

 260

 0

 48

 212

 723

 984

 1,749

Related to the 
performance 
year 2017
 0

Related to prior 
performance 
years
 0

 594

 329

 238

 27

 0

 594

 86

 0

 0

 30

 80

 196

 156

 0

 70

 86

 369

 526

 1,316

 697

 291

 376

 27

 3

 697

 44

 0

 0

 33

 222

 298

 795

 0

 121

 674

 2,058

 2,853

 3,848

Total
 2,062

 1,088

 583

 444

 57

 4

 3,151

 72

 (107)

 113

 63

 111

 252

 3,310

 2,891

 102

 316

 754

 4,064

 7,4672 

Total
 0

 1,291

 620

 614

 54

 3

 1,291

 130

 0

 0

 63

 301

 494

 951

 0

 191

 760

 2,428

 3,379

 5,164

1 Reflects expenses related to compensation commitments with financial advisors entered into at the time of recruitment that are subject to vesting requirements. Amounts reflected as deferred expenses represent 
the maximum deferred exposure as of the balance sheet date.     2 Includes USD 711 million in expenses related to share-based compensation (performance awards: USD 583 million; other variable compensation: 
USD 26 million; financial advisor compensation: USD 102 million). A further USD 101 million in expenses related to share-based compensation was recognized within other Note 6 expense categories (Salaries: USD 
25 million, related to role-based allowances; Social security: USD 51 million; Other personnel expenses: USD 25 million, related to the Equity Plus Plan). Total personnel expenses related to share-based equity-
settled compensation excluding social security were USD 735 million.

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Variable compensation including financial advisor variable compensation (continued)

Expenses recognized in 2016

Expenses deferred to 2017 and later

USD million
Non-deferred cash

Deferred compensation awards

of which: Equity Ownership Plan

of which: Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

of which: Asset Management EOP

of which: Other performance awards

Total variable compensation – performance awards

Replacement payments

Forfeiture credits

Severance payments

Retention plan and other payments

Deferred Contingent Capital Plan: interest expense

Total variable compensation – other

Financial advisor variable compensation

of which: non-deferred cash

of which: deferred share-based awards

of which: deferred cash-based awards

Compensation commitments with recruited financial advisors1

Total financial advisor variable compensation

Total variable compensation including FA variable compensation

Related to the 
performance 
year 2016
 1,842

Related to prior 
performance 
years
 (43)

 379

 217

 136

 26

 0

 2,221

 25

 0

 220

 26

 0

 272

 2,682

 2,534

 34

 114

 43

 2,725

 5,218

 835

 491

 299

 39

 6

 792

 62

 (74)

 0

 50

 115

 153

 250

 0

 49

 201

 765

 1,015

 1,960

Related to the 
performance 
year 2016
 0

Related to prior 
performance 
years
 0

 677

 511

 132

 34

 0

 677

 40

 0

 0

 23

 96

 159

 194

 0

 57

 137

 596

 790

 1,626

 841

 349

 460

 26

 5

 841

 30

 0

 0

 26

 239

 296

 877

 0

 117

 760

 2,084

 2,961

 4,097

Total
 1,799

 1,215

 708

 435

 66

 6

 3,013

 87

 (74)

 220

 76

 115

 425

 2,931

 2,534

 82

 315

 808

 3,740

 7,1782 

Total
 0

 1,518

 861

 593

 60

 5

 1,518

 70

 0

 0

 50

 335

 455

 1,071

 0

 174

 897

 2,679

 3,750

 5,723

1 Reflects expenses related to compensation commitments with financial advisors entered into at the time of recruitment that are subject to vesting requirements. Amounts reflected as deferred expenses represent 
the maximum deferred exposure as of the balance sheet date.     2 Includes USD 831 million in expenses related to share-based compensation (performance awards: USD 708 million; other variable compensation: 
USD 41 million; financial advisor compensation: USD 82 million). A further USD 90 million in expenses related to share-based compensation was recognized within other Note 6 expense categories (Salaries: USD 39 
million, related to role-based allowances; Social security: USD 27 million; Other personnel expenses: USD 24 million, related to the Equity Plus Plan). Total personnel expenses related to share-based equity-settled 
compensation excluding social security were USD 872 million.

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c) Outstanding share-based compensation awards

Share and performance share awards
Movements in outstanding share-based awards under the EOP during 2018 and 2017 are provided in the table below.

Movements in outstanding share and performance share awards granted under the EOP

Outstanding, at the beginning of the year

Shares awarded during the year

Distributions during the year

Forfeited during the year

Outstanding, at the end of the year

of which: shares vested for accounting purposes

Number of shares 
2018
 162,835,713

 58,329,398

 (67,696,099)

 (6,623,984)

 146,845,027

 66,850,562

Weighted average
grant date fair value
(USD)
 15

Number of shares 
2017
 165,626,088

Weighted average
grant date fair value
(USD)
 16

 17

 15

 16

 16

 63,872,651

 (58,756,089)

 (7,906,936)

 162,835,713

 74,883,139

 15

 16

 15

 15

The  total  carrying  amount  of  the  liability  related  to  cash-settled  share-based  awards  as  of  31  December  2018  and  31  December 
2017 was USD 39 million and USD 56 million, respectively.

Option awards
No  option  awards  have  been  granted  since  2009.  The  table  below  provides  information  on  movements  in  outstanding  option 
awards  during  2018  and  2017.  As  these  awards  are  Swiss  franc-denominated,  weighted  average  exercise  prices  are  presented  in 
Swiss francs.

Movements in outstanding option awards 

Outstanding, at the beginning of the year

Exercised during the year1

Forfeited during the year

Expired unexercised

Outstanding, at the end of the year

Exercisable, at the end of the year

Number of options 
2018
 32,583,168

Weighted average
exercise price (CHF)
 25

Number of options 
2017
 55,913,291

Weighted average
exercise price (CHF)
 39

 (1,813,583)

 (19,752)

 (24,182,241)

 6,567,592

 6,567,592

 12

 23

 29

 14

 14

 (1,632,319)

 (38,995)

 (21,658,809)

 32,583,168

 32,583,168

 12

 27

 61

 25

 25

1 The weighted average share price upon option exercise was CHF 16.22 in 2018 (2017: CHF 16.73), resulting in an intrinsic value of CHF 7 million of options exercised during 2018 (2017: CHF 8 million).  

The table below provides additional information about options outstanding as of 31 December 2018.

Range of exercise prices

CHF

10.21–15.00

15.01–25.00

10.21–25.00

Options outstanding

Number of options 
outstanding

Weighted average
exercise price (CHF)

Aggregate intrinsic 
value (CHF million)

Weighted average 
remaining 
contractual term 
(years)

 3,294,894

 3,272,698

 6,567,592

 10.27

 16.95

 6.5

 0.0

 6.5

 0.2

 0.6

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SAR awards
No  SAR  awards  have  been  granted  since  2009.  The  table  below  provides  information  on  movements  in  outstanding  SAR  awards 
during  2018  and  2017.  As  these  awards  are  Swiss  franc-denominated,  weighted  average  exercise  prices  are  presented  in  Swiss 
francs.

Movements in outstanding SAR awards 

Outstanding, at the beginning of the year

Exercised during the year1

Forfeited during the year

Expired unexercised

Outstanding, at the end of the year

Exercisable, at the end of the year

Number of SARs 
2018
 8,513,415

 (2,490,146)

 (11,000)

 (46,500)

 5,965,769

 5,965,769

Weighted average 
exercise price (CHF)
 12

Number of SARs 
2017
 10,807,315

Weighted average 
exercise price (CHF)
 12

 11

 13

 12

 12

 12

 (2,212,700)

 (23,000)

 (58,200)

 8,513,415

 8,513,415

 11

 11

 13

 12

 12

1 The weighted average share price upon exercise of SARs was CHF 16.15 in 2018 (2017: CHF 16.70), resulting in an intrinsic value of CHF 12 million of SARs exercised during 2018 (2017: CHF 12 million).   

The table below provides additional information about SARs outstanding as of 31 December 2018.

Range of exercise prices

CHF

11.12–12.50

12.51–15.00

15.01–17.50

17.51–20.00

11.12–20.00

d) Valuation

SARs outstanding

Number of SARs 
outstanding

Weighted average 
exercise price (CHF)

Aggregate intrinsic 
value (CHF million)

Weighted average 
remaining 
contractual term 
(years)

 5,633,269

 2,500

 42,000

 288,000

 5,965,769

 11.34

 14.85

 16.80

 19.25

 5.1

 0.0

 0.0

 0.0

 5.1

 0.2

 0.4

 0.4

 0.7

UBS share awards
UBS  measures  compensation  expense  based  on  the  average 
market  price  of  the  UBS  share  on  the  grant  date  as  quoted  on 
the  SIX  Swiss  Exchange,  taking  into  consideration  post-vesting 
sale  and  hedge  restrictions,  non-vesting  conditions  and  market 
conditions, where applicable. The fair value of the share awards 
subject to post-vesting sale and hedge restrictions is discounted 
on the basis of the duration of the post-vesting restriction and is 
referenced to the cost of purchasing an at-the-money European 
put option for the term of the transfer restriction. The weighted 
average  discount  for  share  and  performance  share  awards 
granted  during  2018  was  approximately  18.0%  (2017:  20.2%) 
of the market price of the UBS share. The grant date fair value 
of notional shares without dividend entitlements also includes a 
deduction for the present value of future expected dividends to 
be paid between the grant date and distribution.

UBS options and SARs awards
The fair values of options and SARs have been determined using 
a standard closed-formula option valuation model. The expected 
term  of  each  instrument  is  calculated  on  the  basis  of  historical 
employee  exercise  behavior  patterns,  taking  into  account  the 
share price, strike price, vesting period and the contractual life of 
the  instrument.  The  term  structure  of  volatility  is  derived  from 
the  implied  volatilities  of  traded  options  on  UBS  shares  in 
combination  with  the  observed  long-term  historical  share  price 
volatility. Expected future dividends are derived from traded UBS 
options or from the historical dividend pattern.

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Note 31  Interests in subsidiaries and other entities

a) Interests in subsidiaries

UBS  defines  its  significant  subsidiaries  as  those  entities  that, 
either individually or in aggregate, contribute significantly to the 
Group’s  financial  position  or  results  of  operations,  based  on  a 
number  of  criteria,  including  the  subsidiaries’  equity  and  their 
contribution to the Group’s total assets and profit or loss before 
tax,  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  set  by  IFRS  12,  Swiss 
regulations  and  the  rules  of  the  US  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission (SEC).

Individually significant subsidiaries
The  two  tables  below  list  the  Group’s  individually  significant 
subsidiaries  as  of  31  December  2018.  Unless  otherwise  stated, 
the  subsidiaries  listed  below  have  share  capital  consisting  solely 

Subsidiaries of UBS Group AG as of 31 December 2018

Company

UBS AG

Registered office

Zurich and Basel, Switzerland

UBS Business Solutions AG1

Zurich, Switzerland

UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) AG

Zurich, Switzerland

1 UBS Business Solutions AG holds subsidiaries in Poland, China and India.

of  ordinary  shares  that  are  held  fully  by  the  Group,  and  the 
proportion  of  ownership  interest  held  is  equal  to  the  voting 
rights held by the Group. 

The  country  where  the  respective  registered  office  is  located 
is also the principal place of business. UBS AG operates through 
a global network of branches and a significant proportion of its 
business activity is conducted outside Switzerland in the UK, US, 
Singapore, Hong Kong and other countries. UBS Europe SE has 
branches  and  offices  in  a  number  of  EU  member  states, 
including Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and Austria. Share 
capital is provided in the currency of the legally registered office.

Share capital in million

Equity interest accumulated in %

CHF

CHF

CHF

 385.8

 1.0

 0.1

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

Individually significant subsidiaries of UBS AG as of 31 December 20181

Company

Registered office

Primary business division

UBS Americas Holding LLC

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

UBS Asset Management AG

Zurich, Switzerland

Corporate Center

Asset Management

UBS Bank USA

UBS Europe SE

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Global Wealth Management

Frankfurt, Germany

Global Wealth Management

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Global Wealth Management

UBS Limited

UBS Securities LLC

UBS Switzerland AG

London, United Kingdom

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Investment Bank

Investment Bank

Zurich, Switzerland

Personal & Corporate Banking

Share capital in million
 2,250.02

USD

CHF

USD

EUR

USD

GBP

USD

CHF

 43.2

 0.0

 446.0

 0.0

 226.6

 1,283.13

 10.0

Equity interest accumulated in %

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

1 Includes direct and indirect subsidiaries of UBS AG.    2 Comprised of common share capital of USD 1,000 and non-voting preferred share capital of USD 2,250,000,000.    3 Comprised of common share capital of 
USD 100,000 and non-voting preferred share capital of USD 1,283,000,000.

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Other subsidiaries
The table below lists other direct and indirect subsidiaries of UBS AG that are not individually significant but that contribute to the 
Group’s total assets and aggregated profit before tax thresholds and are thereby disclosed in accordance with the requirements set 
by the SEC.

Other subsidiaries of UBS AG as of 31 December 2018

Company
UBS Americas Inc.

Registered office
Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Primary business division
Corporate Center

Share capital in million
 0.0
USD

Equity interest 
accumulated in %
 100.0

UBS Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

UBS Asset Management (Japan) Ltd

Tokyo, Japan

Asset Management

Asset Management

UBS Business Solutions US LLC

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Corporate Center

UBS Credit Corp.

UBS (France) S.A.

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Global Wealth Management

Paris, France

Global Wealth Management

UBS Fund Advisor, L.L.C.

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Global Wealth Management

UBS Fund Management (Luxembourg) S.A.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG

Basel, Switzerland

Asset Management

Asset Management

UBS (Monaco) S.A.

UBS Realty Investors LLC

UBS Securities (Thailand) Ltd

UBS Securities Australia Ltd

UBS Securities Japan Co., Ltd.

UBS Securities Pte. Ltd.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Global Wealth Management

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Asset Management

Bangkok, Thailand

Sydney, Australia

Tokyo, Japan

Singapore, Singapore

Investment Bank

Investment Bank

Investment Bank

Investment Bank

UBS Asset Management Life Ltd

London, United Kingdom

Asset Management

1 Includes a nominal amount relating to redeemable preference shares.

HKD

JPY

USD

USD

EUR

USD

EUR

CHF

EUR

USD

THB

AUD

JPY

SGD

GBP

 254.0

 2,200.0

 0.0

 0.0

 133.0

 0.0

 13.0

 1.0

 49.2

 9.0

 500.0

 0.31

 32,100.0

 420.4

 15.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

Consolidated structured entities
UBS consolidates a structured entity (SE) if it has power over the 
relevant activities of the entity, exposure to variable returns and 
the ability to use its power to affect its returns. Consolidated SEs 
include  certain  investment  funds,  securitization  vehicles  and 
client  investment  vehicles.  UBS  has  no  individually  significant 
subsidiaries that are SEs.

Investment  fund  SEs  are  generally  consolidated  when  the 
Group’s aggregate exposure combined with its decision-making 
rights  indicate  the  ability  to  use  such  power  in  a  principal 
capacity. Typically the Group will have decision-making rights as 
fund  manager,  earning  a  management  fee,  and  will  provide 
seed  capital  at  the  inception  of  the  fund  or  hold  a  significant 
percentage of the fund units. Where other investors do not have 
the  substantive  ability  to  remove  UBS  as  decision  maker,  the 
Group is deemed to have control and therefore consolidates the 
fund.

Securitization SEs are generally consolidated when the Group 
holds  a  significant  percentage  of  the  asset-backed  securities 
issued by the SE and has the power to remove without cause the 
servicer of the asset portfolio.

Client  investment  SEs  are  generally  consolidated  when  the 
Group  has  a  substantive  liquidation  right  over  the  SE  or  a 
decision right over the assets held by the SE and has exposure to 
variable  returns  through  derivatives  traded  with  the  SE  or 
holding notes issued by the SE.

In  2018  and  2017,  the  Group  did  not  enter  into  any 
contractual  obligation  that  could  require  the  Group  to  provide 
financial support to consolidated SEs. In addition, the Group did 
not provide support, financial or otherwise, to a consolidated SE 
when  the  Group  was  not  contractually  obligated  to  do  so,  nor 
has  the  Group  an  intention  to  do  so  in  the  future.  Further,  the 
Group  did  not  provide  support,  financial  or  otherwise,  to  a 
previously  unconsolidated  SE  that  resulted 
in  the  Group 
controlling the SE during the reporting period.

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b) Interests in associates and joint ventures

As  of  31  December  2018  and  2017,  no  associate  or  joint 
venture was individually material to the Group. In addition, there 
were  no  significant  restrictions  on  the  ability  of  associates  or 
joint  ventures  to  transfer  funds  to  UBS  Group  AG  or  its 
subsidiaries  in  the  form  of  cash  dividends  or  to  repay  loans  or 
advances  made.  There  were  no  quoted  market  prices  for  any 
associates or joint ventures of the Group.

UBS Securities China is no longer recognized as an investment 
in  associate  as  of  31  December  2018  as  this  entity  was 
consolidated  following  an  increase  in  stake  from  24.99%  to 
51% and UBS acquiring control in December 2018.

→ Refer to Note 32 for more information

In November 2018, SIX and Worldline entered into a strategic 
partnership in the cards business under which SIX transferred its 
existing cards business to Worldline and received a 27% stake in 
Worldline.  UBS  recognized  a  gain  of  USD 460  million  in  the 
income  statement,  proportional  to  UBS’s  17.31%  equity 
ownership in SIX.

Investments in associates and joint ventures

USD million

Carrying amount at the beginning of the year

Additions

Disposals1

Reclassifications2

Share of comprehensive income

of which: share of net profit 3

of which: share of other comprehensive income 4

Dividends received

Impairment

Foreign currency translation

Carrying amount at the end of the year

of which: associates

of which: UBS Securities China 1

of which: SIX Group AG, Zurich 5

of which: other associates

of which: joint ventures

2018

 1,045

 3

 (431)

 (21)

 529

 529

 1

 (42)

 16

 1,099

 1,066

 952

 114

 33

2017

 947

 3

 0

 0

 100

 76

 24

 (53)

 (7)

 55

 1,045

 1,014

 412

 476

 127

 30

1 In December 2018, UBS increased its shareholding in UBS Securities China from 24.99% to 51%, acquiring control of the entity in accordance with IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements. Upon acquisition of 
control, UBS derecognized its former investment in associate. Refer to Note 32 for more information.     2 Reflects reclassifications to Properties and other non-current assets held for sale.     3 For 2018, consists of 
USD 511 million from associates, of which USD 460 million reflected a valuation gain on the equity ownership in SIX related to the sale of SIX Payment Services to Worldline, and USD 18 million from joint ventures. 
For 2017, consists of USD 61 million from associates and USD 15 million from joint ventures.     4 For 2018, the total of USD 1 million is from associates. For 2017, consists of USD 24 million from associates and 
negative USD 1 million from joint ventures.    5 In 2018, UBS AG’s equity interest amounts to 17.31%. UBS AG is represented on the Board of Directors. 

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c) Interests in unconsolidated structured entities

During  2018,  the  Group  sponsored  the  creation  of  various  SEs 
and  interacted  with  a  number  of  non-sponsored  SEs,  including 
securitization  vehicles,  client  vehicles  as  well  as  certain 
investment  funds,  that  UBS  did  not  consolidate  as  of 
31 December 2018 because it did not control these entities.

The  table  below  presents  the  Group’s  interests  in  and 
maximum  exposure  to  loss  from  unconsolidated  SEs  as  well  as 
the total assets held by the SEs in which UBS had an interest as 
of  year-end,  except  for  investment  funds  sponsored  by  third 
parties, for which the carrying value of UBS’s interest as of year-
end has been disclosed.

Interests in unconsolidated structured entities

USD million, except where indicated
Financial assets at fair value held for trading

Derivative financial instruments

Loans and advances to customers

Financial assets at fair value not held for trading

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

Total assets

Derivative financial instruments

Total liabilities
Assets held by the unconsolidated structured entities in which UBS had an interest 
(USD billion)

USD million, except where indicated
Financial assets at fair value held for trading

Derivative financial instruments

Loans and advances to customers

Financial assets at fair value not held for trading

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

Other financial assets measured at amortized cost

Total assets

Derivative financial instruments

Securitization
vehicles
 420

 8

 87

 312
 8264 

 35 

 3

 636 

Securitization
vehicles
 373

 22

 86

 299
 7794 

 215 

Client
vehicles
 174

 35

 482 

 3,931

 252 

 4,212

 123

 123

31.12.18

Investment
funds
 7,297

 1

 179

 1663 

 7,643

 32

 32

 697 

 3858 

Client
vehicles
 316

 70

 682 

 3,965

 302 

 4,449

 54

31.12.17

Investment
funds
 6,302

 23

 100

 108

 463 

 6,578

 208

Total
 7,890

 44

 179

 302

 3,931

 337

 12,682

 158

 158

Total
 6,991

 114

 100

 262

 4,011

 328

 11,806

 283

Maximum
exposure to loss1
 7,890

 44

 179

 1,878

 3,931

 1,423

 3

Maximum
exposure to loss1
 6,991

 114

 100

 1,826

 4,011

 1,443

 14

 21

Total liabilities
Assets held by the unconsolidated structured entities in which UBS had an interest 
(USD billion)9
1 For the purpose of this disclosure, maximum exposure to loss amounts do not consider the risk-reducing effects of collateral or other credit enhancements.     2 Represents the carrying value of loan commitments. 
The maximum exposure to loss for these instruments is equal to the notional amount.    3 Upon adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018, investment fund units that were formerly classified as available for sale under 
IAS 39 were reclassified to Financial assets at fair value not held for trading. Refer to Note 1c for more information.    4 As of 31 December 2018, USD 0.6 billion of the USD 0.8 billion (31 December 2017: USD 0.7 
billion of the USD 0.8 billion) was held in Corporate Center – Non-core and Legacy Portfolio.     5 Comprised of credit default swap liabilities and other swap liabilities. The maximum exposure to loss for credit 
default  swap  liabilities  is  equal  to  the  sum  of  the  negative  carrying  value  and  the  notional  amount.  For  other  swap  liabilities,  no  maximum  exposure  to  loss  is  reported.     6  Represents  the  principal  amount 
outstanding.     7 Represents the market value of total assets.     8 Represents the net asset value of the investment funds sponsored by UBS and the carrying value of UBS’s interests in the investment funds not 
sponsored by UBS.     9 In 2018 UBS has refined the methodology applied to identify significant interests in the scope of disclosure under IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities. This change has been 
applied prospectively as the effect on interests disclosed was not material in prior periods. Had this methodology been applied in 2017, the interests in unconsolidated structured entities at 31 December 2017 
would  have  been  USD  0.3  million  and  USD  0.2  million  lower  for  securitization  vehicles  and  client  vehicles,  respectively.  Assets  held  by  the  unconsolidated  structured  entities  in  which  UBS  had  an  interest  at 
31 December 2017 would have been USD 26 billion lower for securitization vehicles and USD 22 billion lower for client vehicles.

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 807 

 586 

 208

 283

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The  Group  retains  or  purchases  interests  in  unconsolidated 
SEs  in  the  form  of  direct  investments,  financing,  guarantees, 
letters of credit, derivatives and through management contracts.

The Group’s maximum exposure to loss is generally equal to 
the  carrying  value  of  the  Group’s  interest  in  the  SE,  with  the 
exception  of  guarantees,  letters  of  credit  and  credit  derivatives, 
for  which  the  contract’s  notional  amount,  adjusted  for  losses 
already incurred, represents the maximum loss that the Group is 
exposed to. In addition, the current fair value of derivative swap 
instruments with a positive replacement value only, such as total 
return  swaps,  is  presented  as  the  maximum  exposure  to  loss. 
Risk  exposure  for  these  swap  instruments  could  change  over 
time with market movements.

The  maximum  exposure  to  loss  disclosed  in  the  table  on  the 
previous  page  does  not  reflect  the  Group’s  risk  management 
activities,  including  effects  from  financial  instruments  that  may 
be  used  to  economically  hedge  the  risks  inherent  in  the 
unconsolidated  SE  or  the  risk-reducing  effects  of  collateral  or 
other credit enhancements.

In  2018  and  2017,  the  Group  did  not  provide  support, 
financial  or  otherwise,  to  an  unconsolidated  SE  when  not 
contractually obligated to do so, nor has the Group an intention 
to do so in the future.

In  2018  and  2017,  income  and  expenses  from  interests  in 
unconsolidated  SEs  primarily  resulted  from  mark-to-market 
movements  recognized  in  other  net  income  from  fair  value 
changes  on  financial  instruments,  which  have  generally  been 
hedged  with  other  financial  instruments,  as  well  as  fee  and 
commission income received from UBS-sponsored funds.

interests,  both 

retained  and  acquired, 

Interests in securitization vehicles
As  of  31  December  2018  and  31  December  2017,  the  Group 
held 
in  various 
securitization  vehicles,  a  majority  of  which  are  held  within 
Corporate  Center  –  Non-core  and  Legacy  Portfolio.  The 
Investment Bank also retained interests in securitization vehicles 
related  to  financing,  underwriting,  secondary  market  and 
derivative  trading  activities.  In  some  cases  the  Group  may  be 
required  to  absorb  losses  from  an  unconsolidated  SE  before 
other  parties  because  the  Group’s  interest  is  subordinated  to 
others in the ownership structure. 

An  overview  of  the  Group’s  interests  in  unconsolidated 
securitization  vehicles  and  the  relative  ranking  and  external 
credit rating of those interests is presented in the table on the 
following pages. The numbers outlined in this table may differ 

in 

the 

securitization  positions  presented 

from 
the 
31 December 2018  Pillar  3  report  under  “Pillar  3  disclosures” 
at  www.ubs.com/investors,  for  the  following  reasons:  (i) 
exclusion  from  the  table  on  the  following  pages  of  synthetic 
securitizations  transacted  with  entities  that  are  not  SEs  and 
transactions  in  which  the  Group  did  not  have  an  interest 
because it did not absorb any risk, (ii) a different measurement 
basis in certain cases (e.g., IFRS carrying value within the table 
above  compared  with  net  exposure  amount  at  default  for 
Pillar 3  disclosures)  and  (iii)  different  classification  of  vehicles 
viewed  as  sponsored  by  the  Group  versus  sponsored  by  third 
parties.

→ Refer to Note 1a item 1 for more information on the Group’s 

accounting policies regarding consolidation and sponsorship of 

securitization vehicles and other structured entities

→ Refer to the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 
disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information

Interests in client vehicles
As  of  31  December  2018  and  31  December  2017,  the  Group 
retained  interests  in  client  vehicles  sponsored  by  UBS  and  third 
parties  that  relate  to  financing  and  derivative  activities,  and  to 
hedge  structured  product  offerings.  Included  within  these 
investments  are  securities  guaranteed  by  US  government 
agencies.

In  addition  to  the 

Interests in investment funds
The  Group  holds  interests  in  a  number  of  investment  funds, 
primarily  resulting  from  seed  investments  or  in  order  to  hedge 
interests 
structured  product  offerings. 
disclosed in the table on the previous page, the Group manages 
the assets of various pooled investment funds and receives fees 
that  are  based,  in  whole  or  part,  on  the  net  asset  value  of  the 
fund  and  /  or  the  performance  of  the  fund.  The  specific  fee 
structure  is  determined  on  the  basis  of  various  market  factors 
and  considers  the  nature  of  the  fund  and  the  jurisdiction  of 
incorporation,  as  well  as  fee  schedules  negotiated  with  clients. 
These  fee  contracts  represent  an  interest  in  the  fund  as  they 
align  the  Group’s  exposure  with  investors,  providing  a  variable 
return  that  is  based  on  the  performance  of  the  entity. 
Depending  on  the  structure  of  the  fund,  these  fees  may  be 
collected  directly  from  the  fund  assets  and  /  or  from  the 
investors. Any amounts due are collected on a regular basis and 
are  generally  backed  by  the  assets  of  the  fund.  The  Group  did 
not have any material exposure to loss from these interests as of 
31 December 2018 or as of 31 December 2017.

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Interests in unconsolidated securitization vehicles1

USD million, except where indicated
Sponsored by UBS

Interests in senior tranches

of which: rated investment grade 

of which: rated sub-investment grade 

of which: not rated

Interests in mezzanine tranches

of which: rated investment grade 

of which: not rated

Interests in junior tranches

of which: not rated

Total

of which: financial assets at fair value held for trading

of which: financial assets at fair value not held for trading

Total assets held by the vehicles in which UBS had an interest (USD billion)

Not sponsored by UBS

Interests in senior tranches

of which: rated investment grade 

of which: not rated

Interests in mezzanine tranches

of which: rated investment grade 

of which: rated sub-investment grade 

of which: defaulted

of which: not rated

Interests in junior tranches

of which: rated sub-investment grade 

of which: defaulted

Total

of which: financial assets at fair value held for trading

Total assets held by the vehicles in which UBS had an interest (USD billion)

Residential
mortgage-
backed
securities

Commercial
mortgage-
backed
securities

31.12.18

Other
asset-backed
securities2

Re-securiti-
zation3

 87

 87

 8

 8

 95

 8

 87

 0

 1

 1

 1

 1

 0

 0

 1

 1

 0

 3

 3

 2

 196

 196

 0

 13

 12

 0

 1

 1

 210

 210

 24

 33

 33

 0

 7

 2

 5

 41

 41

 12

 8

 8

 8

 8

 1

 126

 126

 126

 126

 1

 25

 0

 25

 25

 25

 22

Total

 291

 196

 95

 0

 13

 12

 0

 9

 9

 313

 226

 87

 25

 185

 160

 25

 8

 2

 1

 0

 5

 1

 1

 0

 194

 194

 37

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Interests in unconsolidated securitization vehicles (continued)1

USD million, except where indicated
Sponsored by UBS

Interests in senior tranches

of which: rated investment grade 

of which: rated sub-investment grade 

of which: defaulted

Interests in junior tranches

of which: rated investment grade 

Total

of which: financial assets at fair value held for trading

of which: financial assets at fair value not held for trading

Total assets held by the vehicles in which UBS had an interest (USD billion)

Not sponsored by UBS

Interests in senior tranches

of which: rated investment grade 

Interests in mezzanine tranches

of which: rated investment grade 

of which: defaulted

Interests in junior tranches

of which: rated sub-investment grade 

Tranche information not available

of which: rated investment grade

of which: not rated

Total

of which: financial assets at fair value held for trading

 86

 0

 86

 86

 86

 1

 77

 77

 9

 9

 1

 1

 0

 0

 0

 87

 87

Residential
mortgage-
backed
securities

Commercial
mortgage-
backed
securities

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Other
asset-backed
securities2

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

 169

 169

 24

 24

 9

 9

 33

 33

 10

 7

 7

 1

 1

Re-securiti-
zation3

Total

 11

 121

 11

 11

 11

 1

 66

 66

 24

 86

 11

 9

 9

 130

 44

 86

 12

 319

 319

 9

 1

 9

 1

 1

 0

 0

 0

 7

 7

 169

 169

 66

 66

 330

 330

Total assets held by the vehicles in which UBS had an interest (USD billion)4
1 This table excludes receivables and derivative transactions with securitization vehicles.     2 Includes credit card, auto and student loan structures.     3 Includes collateralized debt obligations.     4 In 2018 UBS has 
refined the methodology applied to identify significant interests in the scope of disclosure under IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities. This change has been applied prospectively as the effect on interests 
disclosed was not material in prior periods. Had this methodology been applied in 2017, the interests in unconsolidated securitization vehicles at 31 December 2017 would have been USD 0.3 million lower and the 
assets held by these unconsolidated securitization vehicles would have been USD 26 billion lower.

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Note 31  Interests in subsidiaries and other entities (continued)

Sponsored unconsolidated structured entities in which UBS did 
not have an interest
For several sponsored SEs, no interest was held by the Group at 
year-end.  However,  during  the  respective  reporting  period  the 
Group transferred assets, provided services and held instruments 
that  did  not  qualify  as  an  interest  in  these  sponsored  SEs,  and 
accordingly  earned  income  or  incurred  expenses  from  these 
entities.  The  table  below  presents  the  income  earned  and 
expenses incurred directly from these entities during the year as 
well  as  corresponding  asset  information.  The  table  does  not 
include 
incurred  from  risk 
management  activities,  including  income  and  expenses  from 
financial  instruments  used  to  economically  hedge  instruments 
transacted with the unconsolidated SEs.

income  earned  and  expenses 

The majority of the fee income arose from investment funds 
that  are  sponsored  and  administrated  by  the  Group,  but 
managed  by  third  parties.  As  the  Group  does  not  provide  any 
active management services, UBS was not exposed to risk from 
the performance of these entities and was therefore deemed not 
to  have  an  interest  in  them.  In  certain  structures,  the  fees 
receivable may be collected directly from the investors and have 
therefore not been included in the table below.

financial 

The  Group  also  recorded  other  net  income  from  fair  value 
changes  on 
from  mark-to-market 
instruments 
movements  arising  primarily  from  derivatives,  such  as  interest 
rate  and  currency  swaps  as  well  as  credit  derivatives,  through 
which  the  Group  purchases  protection,  and  financial  liabilities 
designated  at  fair  value,  which  do  not  qualify  as  interests 
because  the  Group  does  not  absorb  variability  from  the 
performance  of  the  entity.  Total  income  reported  does  not 
reflect  economic  hedges  or  other  mitigating  effects  from  the 
Group’s risk management activities.

During  2018,  UBS  and  third  parties  transferred  assets  of 
USD 1  billion  and  USD  1  billion,  respectively,  into  sponsored 
securitization  vehicles  created  in  the  year  (2017:  USD 2  billion 
and  USD 8  billion,  respectively).  UBS  and  third  parties  also 
transferred  assets  of  USD 2  billion  and  USD 0  billion, 
respectively,  into  sponsored  client  vehicles  created  in  the  year 
(2017:  USD 3  billion  and  USD 1  billion,  respectively).  For 
sponsored investment funds, transfers arose during the period as 
investors invested and redeemed positions, thereby changing the 
overall  size  of  the  funds,  which,  when  combined  with  market 
movements, resulted in a total closing net asset value of USD 18 
billion (31 December 2017: USD 15 billion).

Sponsored unconsolidated structured entities in which UBS did not have an interest at year-end1

USD million, except where indicated
Net interest income

Net fee and commission income

Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments

Total income

Asset information (USD billion)

USD million, except where indicated
Net interest income

Net fee and commission income

Other net income from fair value changes on financial instruments

Total income

Asset information (USD billion)

As of or for the year ended

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Securitization
vehicles
 0

Client vehicles
 (6)

Investment
funds
 1

 0

 1

 22 

 16

 8

 18

 23 

 39

 20

 60

 184 

As of or for the year ended

31.12.17

Securitization
vehicles
 2

Client vehicles
 (9)

Investment
funds
 0

 (8)

 (6)

 102 

 (50)

 (59)

 43 

 41

 2

 43

 154 

Total
 (5)

 54

 29

 78

Total
 (7)

 41

 (56)

 (22)

1 For the year ended 31 December 2018, no profit attributable to non-controlling interests was excluded from the table (31 December 2017: USD 73 million).    2 Represents the amount of assets transferred to the 
respective securitization vehicles.     3 Represents the amount of assets transferred to the respective client vehicles.   Information in the comparative period has been restated. Asset information as of 31 December 
2017 has decreased by USD 3 billion as a result.    4 Represents the total net asset value of the respective investment funds.

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Note 32  Changes in organization and acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries and businesses 

Changes in Group structure and organization

UBS Business Solutions AG
In 2015, UBS Business Solutions AG was established as a direct 
subsidiary  of  UBS  Group  AG  to  act  as  the  Group  service 
company and UBS transferred the ownership of the majority of 
its  existing  service  subsidiaries  outside  the  US  to  UBS  Business 
Solutions  AG.  In  2017,  shared  services  functions  in  Switzerland 
and  the  UK  were  transferred  from  UBS  AG  to  UBS  Business 
Solutions  AG.  In  2017,  UBS  also  completed  the  transfer  of  the 
shared  services  employees  in  the  US  to  its  US  service  company, 
UBS  Business  Solutions  US  LLC,  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of 
UBS Americas Holding LLC. 

UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) AG
UBS established UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) AG in 2016 as 
a wholly owned direct subsidiary of UBS Group AG, to issue loss-
absorbing  additional  tier  1  (AT1)  capital  instruments  and  total 
loss-absorbing  capacity  (TLAC)-eligible  senior  unsecured  debt, 
which  are  guaranteed  by  UBS  Group  AG.  In  2017,  UBS 
transferred the then outstanding TLAC-eligible senior unsecured 
debt  to  UBS  Group  Funding  (Switzerland)  AG  as  the  issuer.  In 
May  2018,  UBS  substituted  UBS  Group  AG  where  it  was  the 
issuer  of  outstanding  AT1  capital  instruments  with  UBS  Group 
Funding  (Switzerland)  AG.  Following  the  substitution,  the 
relevant  AT1  capital  instruments  are  guaranteed  by  UBS  Group 
AG,  and  investors’  seniority  of  claim  against  UBS  Group  AG 
remains unchanged.

UBS Europe SE
In  2016,  UBS  merged  its  Wealth  Management  subsidiaries  in 
Italy,  Luxembourg  (including  its  branches  in  Austria,  Denmark 
and  Sweden),  the  Netherlands  and  Spain  into  UBS  Deutschland 
AG, which was renamed to UBS Europe SE, in order to establish 
UBS’s  new  European  legal  entity,  which  is  headquartered  in 
Frankfurt, Germany. 

The  previously  announced  combined  UK  business  transfer 
and  cross-border  merger  of  UBS  Limited  into  UBS  Europe  SE 
took place on 1 March 2019.

Transfer of assets and liabilities from UBS Limited to UBS AG, 
London Branch
In the fourth quarter of 2018, clients and other counterparties of 
UBS  Limited  who  can  be  serviced  by  UBS  AG,  London  Branch 
were  generally  migrated 
to  UBS  AG,  London  Branch. 
Transactions  affecting  the  businesses  that  were  transferred 
which  occurred  on  or  after  the  transfer  date  were  recorded  in 
UBS AG, London Branch.

UBS Asset Management AG
In 2016, UBS transferred the majority of the operating subsidiaries 
of Asset Management to UBS Asset Management AG. 

Increase of stake in and consolidation of UBS Securities 
China

In  December  2018,  UBS  increased  its  shareholding  in  UBS 
Securities China from 24.99% to 51%, acquiring control of the 
entity  in  accordance  with  IFRS  10,  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements.  Upon  acquisition  of  control,  UBS  remeasured  its 
former  24.99%  holding  at  fair  value,  resulting  in  a  pre-tax  loss 
of  USD 270  million,  recognized  in  Other  income.  In  addition,  a 
net  foreign  currency  translation  gain  of  USD 46  million  was 
recognized  upon  derecognition  of  the  former  investment  in 
associate, also in Other income.

The  cost  of  acquisition  of  the  additional  26.01%  stake  was 
USD 125  million.  Upon  consolidation,  UBS  recognized  USD 102 
million  of  goodwill  and  USD 278  million  of  other  net  assets.  In 
addition, a non-controlling interest of USD 136 million has been 
recognized.

Acquisitions

In October 2018, UBS acquired certain assets and liabilities from 
Nordea’s  Luxembourg-based  private  banking  business  for  a 
consideration  of  approximately  EUR  120  million.  As  a  result  of 
the  transaction,  UBS  recognized  a  total  of  EUR  1.1  billion  of 
loans (mortgages, Lombard loans, overdrafts), EUR 1.3 billion of 
cash  and  EUR  2.4  billion  of  deposits,  as  well  as  approximately 
EUR  75  million  of  intangible  assets  and  approximately  EUR  50 
million  of  goodwill,  recognized  in  Global  Wealth  Management. 
In addition, UBS reported an increase of approximately EUR 9.5 
billion  in  client  assets,  of  which  approximately  EUR  6.1  billion 
count as invested assets. 

Sales and disposals of subsidiaries and businesses

In  2018,  2017  and  2016,  no  significant  subsidiaries  were 
removed from the scope of consolidation as a result of sales or 
disposals.

In  the  third  quarter  of  2018,  UBS  completed  the  sale  of 
Widder  Hotel,  resulting  in  a  pre-tax  gain  on  sale  of  subsidiaries 
and businesses of USD 25 million and a pre-tax gain on sale of 
real estate of USD 31 million. 

In  2017,  UBS  completed  the  sale  of  Asset  Management’s 
in  Luxembourg  and 
fund  administration  servicing  units 
Switzerland to Northern Trust, resulting in a pre-tax gain on sale 
of  USD 153  million.  Also  in  2017,  UBS  completed  the  sale  of  a 
life  insurance  subsidiary  within  Global  Wealth  Management.  A 
loss  on  sale  of  USD 24  million  was  recognized  in  2016  relating 
to this transaction.

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Note 33  Operating leases and finance leases 

Information  on  lease  contracts  classified  as  operating  leases  where  UBS  is  the  lessee  is  provided  in  Note  33a  and  information  on 
finance leases where UBS acts as a lessor is provided in Note 33b.

a) Operating lease commitments

As of 31 December 2018, UBS was obligated under a number of 
non-cancelable  operating  leases  for  premises  and  equipment 
used  primarily  for  banking  purposes.  The  significant  premises 
leases  usually  include  renewal  options  and  escalation  clauses  in 
line with general office rental market conditions, as well as rent 
lease 
adjustments  based  on  price 

indices.  However,  the 

agreements do not contain contingent rent payment clauses and 
purchase options, nor do they impose any restrictions on UBS’s 
ability to pay dividends, engage in debt financing transactions or 
enter into further lease agreements.

→ Refer to Note 1d for more information on the expected effects 

of adoption of IFRS 16, Leases, effective 1 January 2019

USD million

Expenses for operating leases to be recognized in:

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024 and thereafter

Subtotal commitments for minimum payments under operating leases

Less: Sublease rental income commitments

Net commitments for minimum payments under operating leases

USD million

Gross operating lease expense recognized in the income statement

Sublease rental income

Net operating lease expense recognized in the income statement

b) Finance lease receivables

31.12.18

 684

 647

 543

 489

 449

 1,877

 4,688

 250

 4,438

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 766

 52

 714

 739

 68

 671

 757

 79

 678

UBS  leases  a  variety  of  assets  to  third  parties  under  finance 
leases,  such  as  commercial  vehicles,  production  lines,  medical 
equipment,  construction  equipment  and  aircraft.  At  the  end  of 
the respective lease term, assets may be sold to third parties or 
further  leased.  Lessees  may  participate  in  any  sales  proceeds 
achieved.  Lease  expenses  cover  the  cost  of  the  assets  less  their 
residual value as well as financing costs.

As  of  31  December  2018,  unguaranteed  residual  values  of 
USD 156  million  had  been  accrued,  and  the  ECL  stage  3 
allowance  for  uncollectible  minimum  lease  payments  receivable 
amounted  to  USD 7  million.  No  contingent  rents  were  received 
in  2018.  Amounts  in  the  table  below  are  disclosed  on  a  gross 
basis.  The  finance  lease  receivable  in  Note  17a  of  USD  1,091 
million is presented net of expected credit loss allowances.

Lease receivables

USD million

2019

2020–2023

Thereafter

Total 

494 

Total minimum lease 
payments
 359

 703

 103

 1,166

31.12.18

Unearned finance
income
 22

 35

 2

 58

Present value
 337

 669

 102

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Note 34  Guarantees, commitments and forward starting transactions 

The table below shows the maximum irrevocable amount of guarantees, commitments and forward starting transactions.

USD million

31.12.18

31.12.17

Gross

Measured 
at fair value
 1,639

Not 
measured 
at fair value
 18,146

 3,535

 31,212

 8,117

 7,926

 925

 12

 400

Sub-
partici-
pations

Net

Gross

Sub-
partici-
pations

Net

Measured 
at fair value
 1,662

Not 
measured 
at fair value
 17,680

 7,954

 32,125

 (2,803)

 (647)

 16,982

 34,099

 (2,942)

 (1,102)

 16,400

 38,977

 13,011

 24

 8,399

Total guarantees

Loan commitments

Forward starting transactions1

Reverse repurchase agreements

Securities borrowing agreements

Repurchase agreements

1 Cash to be paid in the future by either UBS or the counterparty. Certain reverse repurchase agreements and repurchase agreements were reclassified from amortized cost to fair value through profit or loss upon 
adoption of IFRS 9 as of 1 January 2018. Refer to Note 1c for more information.

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Note 35  Related parties 

UBS  defines  related  parties  as  associates  (entities  that  are 
significantly influenced by UBS), joint ventures (entities in which 
UBS  shares  control  with  another  party),  post-employment 
benefit  plans  for  UBS  employees,  key  management  personnel, 
close family members of key management personnel and entities 

that are, directly or indirectly, controlled or jointly controlled by 
key  management  personnel  or  their  close  family  members.  Key 
management  personnel  is  defined  as  members  of  the  Board  of 
Directors (BoD) and Group Executive Board (GEB).

a) Remuneration of key management personnel

The  Chairman  of  the  BoD  has  a  specific  management  employment  contract  and  receives  pension  benefits  upon  retirement.  Total 
remuneration of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and all GEB members is included in the table below.

Remuneration of key management personnel

USD million, except where indicated
Base salaries and other cash payments1

Incentive awards – cash2

Annual incentive award under DCCP

Employer’s contributions to retirement benefit plans

Benefits in kind, fringe benefits (at market value)

Equity-based compensation3

Total

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 27

 15

 22

 3

 2

 40

 109

 25

 15

 22

 3

 2

 40

 106

 25

 11

 22

 3

 2

 42

 105

Total (CHF million)4
1 Includes role-based allowances in line with market practice in response to regulatory requirements.     2 The cash portion may also include blocked shares in line with regulatory requirements.     3 Expenses for 
shares  granted  are  calculated  at  grant  date  of  the  respective  award  and  allocated  over  the  vesting  period  of  generally  5  years.  Refer  to  Note  30  for  more  information.  In  2018,  2017  and  2016,  equity-based 
compensation was entirely comprised of EOP awards.     4 Swiss franc amounts disclosed represent the respective US dollar amounts translated at the applicable performance award currency exchange rates (2018: 
CHF / USD 0.98; 2017: CHF / USD 1.00; 2016: CHF / USD 0.99).

 107

 104

 106

The independent members of the BoD do not have employment 
or  service  contracts  with  UBS,  and  thus  are  not  entitled  to 
benefits upon termination of their service on the BoD. Payments 
to these individuals for their services as external board members 

amounted to USD 7.6 million (CHF 7.4 million) in 2018, USD 7.1 
million  (CHF 7.1  million)  in  2017  and  USD 7.2  million  (CHF 7.2 
million) in 2016.

b) Equity holdings of key management personnel

Equity holdings of key management personnel

Number of stock options from equity participation plans held by non-independent members of the BoD and the GEB members1

Number of shares held by members of the BoD, GEB and parties closely linked to them2
1 Refer to Note 30 for more information.    2 Excludes shares granted under variable compensation plans with forfeiture provisions.

31.12.18

 0

31.12.17

 398,867

 5,954,967

 3,709,539

Of  the  share  totals  above,  95,597  shares  were  held  by  close 
family members of key management personnel on 31 December 
2018  and  31  December  2017.  No  shares  were  held  by  entities 
that  are  directly  or  indirectly  controlled  or  jointly  controlled  by 
key  management  personnel  or  their  close  family  members  on 

31 December  2018  and  31  December  2017.  Refer  to  Note  30 
for more information. As of 31 December 2018, no member of 
the  BoD  or  GEB  was  the  beneficial  owner  of  more  than  1%  of 
UBS Group AG’s shares. 

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c) Loans, advances and mortgages to key management personnel

The  non-independent  members  of  the  BoD  and  GEB  members 
are granted loans, fixed advances and mortgages in the ordinary 
course  of  business  on  substantially  the  same  terms  and 
conditions  that  are  available  to  other  employees,  including 
interest  rates  and  collateral,  and  neither  involve  more  than  the 
normal  risk  of  collectibility  nor  contain  any  other  unfavorable 

features  for  the  firm.  Independent  BoD  members  are  granted 
loans  and  mortgages  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business  at 
general market conditions.

Movements in the loan, advances and mortgage balances are 

as follows.

Loans, advances and mortgages to key management personnel1

USD million, except where indicated

Balance at the beginning of the year

Additions

Reductions
Balance at the end of the year2

2018

 42

 15

 (22)

 34

2017

 42

 2

 (1)

 42

Balance at the end of the year (CHF million)2, 3
1 All loans are secured loans.    2 Excludes unused uncommitted credit facilities for one GEB member of USD 3,000,000 (CHF 2,949,690) as of 31 December 2018 and for two GEB members and one BoD member of 
USD 5,330,670 (CHF 5,196,294) as of 31 December 2017.    3 Swiss franc amounts disclosed represent the respective US dollar amounts translated at the relevant year-end closing exchange rate.

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 41

d) Other related-party transactions with entities controlled by key management personnel

In  2018  and  2017,  UBS  did  not  enter  into  transactions  with 
entities  that  are  directly  or  indirectly  controlled  or  jointly 
controlled  by  UBS’s  key  management  personnel  or  their  close 
family  members  and  as  of  31  December  2018,  31  December 
2017  and  31  December  2016,  there  were  no  outstanding 
balances related to such transactions. Furthermore, in 2018 and 

2017, entities controlled by key management personnel did not 
sell any goods or provide any services to UBS, and therefore did 
not receive any fees from UBS. UBS also did not provide services 
to  such  entities  in  2018  and  2017,  and  therefore  also  received 
no fees.

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Note 35  Related parties (continued)

e) Transactions with associates and joint ventures

Loans to and outstanding receivables from associates and joint ventures

USD million

Carrying value at the beginning of the year

Additions

Reductions

Foreign currency translation

Carrying value at the end of the year 

of which: unsecured loans

Other transactions with associates and joint ventures

USD million

Payments to associates and joint ventures for goods and services received

Fees received for services provided to associates and joint ventures

Commitments and contingent liabilities to associates and joint ventures

→ Refer to Note 31 for an overview of investments in associates and joint ventures

2018

 565

 276

 (13)

 0

 829

 818

2017

 464

 83

 (3)

 21

 565

 554

As of or for the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

 177

 4

 4

 180

 2

 4

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Note 36  Invested assets and net new money 

Invested assets

Net new money

Invested assets include all client assets managed by or deposited 
with  UBS  for  investment  purposes.  Invested  assets  include 
managed fund assets, managed institutional assets, discretionary 
and  advisory  wealth  management  portfolios,  fiduciary  deposits, 
time  deposits,  savings  accounts  and  wealth  management 
securities  or  brokerage  accounts.  All  assets  held  for  purely 
transactional  purposes  and  custody-only  assets, 
including 
corporate  client  assets  held  for  cash  management  and 
transactional purposes, are excluded from invested assets as the 
Group only administers the assets and does not offer advice on 
how  the  assets  should  be  invested.  Also  excluded  are  non-
bankable  assets  (e.g.,  art  collections)  and  deposits  from  third-
party banks for funding or trading purposes.

Discretionary  assets  are  defined  as  client  assets  that  UBS 
decides how to invest. Other invested assets are those where the 
client  ultimately  decides  how  the  assets  are  invested.  When  a 
single  product  is  created  in  one  business  division  and  sold  in 
another, it is counted in both the business division that manages 
the  investment  and  the  one  that  distributes  it.  This  results  in 
double  counting  within  UBS  total  invested  assets,  as  both 
business  divisions  are  independently  providing  a  service  to  their 
respective clients, and both add value and generate revenue.

Net new money in a reporting period is the amount of invested 
assets that are entrusted to UBS by new and existing clients, less 
those  withdrawn  by  existing  clients  and  clients  who  terminated 
their relationship with UBS.

Net  new  money  is  calculated  using  the  direct  method,  under 
which  inflows  and  outflows  to  /  from  invested  assets  are 
determined at the client level based on transactions. Interest and 
dividend income from invested assets are not counted as net new 
money inflows. Market and currency movements as well as fees, 
commissions and interest on loans charged are excluded from net 
new  money,  as  are  the  effects  resulting  from  any  acquisition  or 
divestment  of  a  UBS  subsidiary  or  business.  Reclassifications 
between  invested  assets  and  custody-only  assets  as  a  result  of  a 
change  in  the  service  level  delivered  are  generally  treated  as  net 
new  money  flows;  however,  where  such  change  in  service  level 
directly results from a new externally imposed regulation, the one-
time  net  effect  of  the  implementation  is  reported  as  an  asset 
reclassification without net new money impact.

The  Investment  Bank  does  not  track  invested  assets  and  net 
new  money.  However,  when  a  client  is  transferred  from  the 
Investment Bank to another business division, this produces net 
new  money  even  though  client  assets  were  already  with  UBS. 
There were no such transfers between the Investment Bank and 
other business divisions in 2018 and 2017.

Invested assets and net new money

USD billion

Fund assets managed by UBS

Discretionary assets

Other invested assets

Total invested assets1

of which: double counts

Net new money1
1 Includes double counts.

Development of invested assets

USD billion
Total invested assets at the beginning of the year1

Net new money

Market movements2

Foreign currency translation

Other effects

of which: acquisitions / (divestments)

Total invested assets at the end of the year1
1 Includes double counts.    2 Includes interest and dividend income.  

As of or for the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

 342

 999

 1,760

 3,101

 213

 59

2018

 3,262

 59

 (180)

 (35)

 (5)

 7

 339

 1,052

 1,871

 3,262

 209

 106

2017

 2,761

 106

 322

 77

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 3,101

 3,262

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Note 37  Currency translation rates 

The  following  table  shows  the  rates  of  the  main  currencies  used  to  translate  the  financial  information  of  UBS’s  operations  with  a 
functional currency other than the US dollar into US dollars.

1 CHF

1 EUR

1 GBP

100 JPY

Closing exchange rate

As of

Average rate1

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.16

 1.02

 1.15

 1.28

 0.91

 1.03

 1.20

 1.35

 0.89

 1.02

 1.18

 1.33

 0.91

 1.02

 1.14

 1.30

 0.89

 1.01

 1.10

 1.34

 0.92

1 Monthly income statement items of operations with a functional currency other than the US dollar are translated with month-end rates into US dollars. Disclosed average rates for a year represent an average of 12 
month-end rates, weighted according to the income and expense volumes of all operations of the Group with the same functional currency for each month. Weighted average rates for individual business divisions 
may deviate from the weighted average rates for the Group.

Note 38  Events after the reporting period  

Events subsequent to the publication of the unaudited fourth 
quarter 2018 report
The 2018 results and the balance sheet as of 31 December 2018 
differ  from  those  presented  in  the  unaudited  fourth  quarter 
2018 report published on 22 January 2019 as a result of events 
adjusted  for  after  the  balance  sheet  date.  Provisions  for 
litigation,  regulatory  and  similar  matters  increased,  which 
reduced  2018  operating  profit  before  tax  and  2018  net  profit 
attributable  to  shareholders  each  by  USD  382  million.  As  a 
result,  basic  earnings  per  share  decreased  by  USD  0.10  and 
diluted earnings per share decreased by USD 0.09. 

→ Refer to Note 21 for more information on provisions for 

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Note 39  Main differences between IFRS and Swiss GAAP 

IFRS 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  of  UBS  Group  AG  are 
prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting 
(IFRS).  The  Swiss  Financial  Market  Supervisory 
Standards 
Authority  (FINMA)  requires  financial  groups  that  present  their 
financial  statements  under 
to  provide  a  narrative 
explanation  of  the  main  differences  between  IFRS  and  Swiss 
GAAP  (FINMA  Circular  2015 / 1  and  the  Banking  Ordinance). 
Included  in  this  Note  are  the  significant  differences  in  the 
recognition  and  measurement  between  IFRS  and  the  provisions 
of  the  Banking  Ordinance  and  the  guidelines  of  FINMA 
governing  true  and  fair  view  financial  statement  reporting 
pursuant  to  article  25  through  article  42  of  the  Banking 
Ordinance.

1. Consolidation

Under IFRS, all entities that are controlled by the holding entity 
are consolidated.

Under  Swiss  GAAP,  controlled  entities  that  are  deemed 
immaterial  to  the  Group  or  that  are  held  temporarily  only  are 
instead  are  recorded  as 
exempt  from  consolidation,  but 
participations  accounted  for  under  the  equity  method  of 
accounting or as financial investments measured at the lower of 
cost or market value.

2. Classification and measurement of financial assets

Under  IFRS,  financial  assets  are  classified  as  measured  at 
amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income 
(FVOCI) or fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL). Whereas all 
equity  instruments  are  accounted  for  at  FVTPL  by  UBS,  the 
classification and measurement of debt instruments depends on 
the nature of the business model within which the asset is held 
and the characteristics of the contractual cash flows of the asset.
Under Swiss GAAP, debt instruments are generally measured 
at  amortized  cost.  The  classification  and  measurement  of 
financial assets in the form of securities depend on the nature of 
the  asset:  debt  instruments  that  are  not  held  to  maturity 
(available  for  sale),  as  well  as  equity  instruments  with  no 
permanent holding intent, are classified as Financial investments 
and measured at the lower of (amortized) cost or market value. 
Market  value  adjustments  up  to  the  original  cost  amount  and 
realized  gains  or  losses  upon  disposal  of  the  investment  are 
recorded  in  the  income  statement  as  Other  income  from 
ordinary activities. Equity instruments with a permanent holding 
in  Non-consolidated 
intent  are  classified  as  participations 
in  subsidiaries  and  other  participations  and 
investments 
measured at cost less impairment. 

Impairment  losses  are  recorded  in  the  income  statement  as 
Impairment of investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries and 
other participations. Reversals of impairments up to the original 
cost amount as well as realized gains or losses upon disposal of 
the 
/ 
Extraordinary expenses in the income statement.

recorded  as  Extraordinary 

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collect  all  amounts  due  on  it  based  on  the  original  contractual 
terms  as  a  result  of  credit  deterioration  of  the  issuer  or 
counterparty. Impairment under the incurred loss approach is in 
line with ECL for credit-impaired claims in stage 3 under IFRS. A 
claim can be a loan or receivable or other debt instrument held 
to maturity carried at amortized cost, a debt instrument available 
for sale carried at the lower of amortized cost or market value, 
or  a  commitment,  such  as  a  letter  of  credit,  a  guarantee  or  a 
similar instrument. 

An allowance for credit losses is reported as a decrease in the 
carrying value of a financial asset. For an off-balance sheet item, 
such as a commitment, a provision for credit loss is reported in 
Provisions.  Changes  to  allowances  and  provisions  for  credit 
losses are recognized in Credit loss (expense) / recovery.

5. Hedge accounting

Under  IFRS,  when  cash  flow  hedge  accounting  is  applied,  the 
fair  value  gain  or  loss  on  the  effective  portion  of  the  derivative 
designated as a cash flow hedge is recognized in equity. When 
fair  value  hedge  accounting  is  applied,  the  fair  value  gains  or 
losses  of  the  derivative  and  the  hedged  item  are  recognized  in 
the income statement.

Under  Swiss  GAAP,  the  effective  portion  of  the  fair  value 
change of the derivative instrument designated as a cash flow or 
as  fair  value  hedge  is  deferred  on  the  balance  sheet  as  Other 
assets or Other liabilities. The carrying value of the hedged item 
designated  in  fair  value  hedges  is  not  adjusted  for  fair  value 
changes attributable to the hedged risk.

6. Goodwill and intangible assets

Under  IFRS,  goodwill  acquired  in  a  business  combination  is  not 
amortized  but  tested  annually  for  impairment.  Intangible  assets 
with  an  indefinite  useful  life  are  also  not  amortized  but  tested 
annually for impairment.

Under  Swiss  GAAP,  goodwill  and  intangible  assets  with 
indefinite useful lives are amortized over a period not exceeding 
five years, unless a longer useful life, which may not exceed 10 
years,  can  be  justified.  In  addition,  these  assets  are  tested 
annually for impairment.

3. Fair value option applied to financial liabilities

Under IFRS, UBS applies the fair value option to certain financial 
liabilities  not  held  for  trading.  Instruments  for  which  the  fair 
value option is applied are accounted for at FVTPL. The amount 
of  change  in  the  fair  value  that  is  attributable  to  changes  in 
UBS’s  own  credit  is  presented  in  Other  comprehensive  income 
directly within Retained earnings. The fair value option is applied 
primarily  to  issued  structured  debt  instruments;  certain  non-
structured  debt  instruments;  certain  payables  under  repurchase 
agreements  and 
lending 
investment 
agreements;  amounts  due  under  unit-linked 
contracts; brokerage payables; and certain loan commitments.

collateral  on 

securities 

cash 

Under Swiss GAAP, the fair value option can only be applied 
to  structured  debt  instruments  that  consist  of  a  debt  host 
contract  and  one  or  more  embedded  derivatives  that  do  not 
relate  to  own  equity.  Furthermore,  unrealized  changes  in  fair 
value  attributable  to  changes  in  UBS’s  own  credit  are  not 
recognized,  whereas  realized  own  credit  is  recognized  in  Net 
trading income.

4. Allowances and provisions for credit losses

Under  IFRS,  allowances  and  provisions  for  credit  losses  are 
estimated  based  on  an  expected  credit  loss  model.  Expected 
credit  losses  (ECL)  are  recognized  for  financial  assets  measured 
at  amortized  cost,  financial  assets  measured  at  FVOCI,  fee  and 
lease  receivables,  financial  guarantees,  loan  commitments  and 
certain  other  credit  facilities.  Maximum  12-month  ECL  are 
recognized  from  initial  recognition  of  instruments  in  stage  1. 
Lifetime  ECL  are  recognized  for  instruments  in  stage  2  if  a 
significant  increase  in  credit  risk  is  detected  subsequent  to  the 
instrument’s initial recognition. Lifetime ECL are also recognized 
to  as 
for  credit-impaired 
instruments in stage 3. Determination of whether an instrument 
is credit impaired is based on the occurrence of one or more loss 
events.

instruments, 

financial 

referred 

Under  Swiss  GAAP,  a  claim  is  impaired  and  an  allowance  or 
provision for credit losses is recognized when objective evidence 
demonstrates  that  a  loss  event  has  occurred  after  the  initial 
recognition and that the loss event has an effect on future cash 
flows  that  can  be  reliably  estimated  (incurred  loss  approach). 
UBS  considers  a  claim  to  be  impaired  if  it  will  be  unable  to 

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7. Pension and other post-employment benefit plans

8. Netting of replacement values

Under  IFRS,  replacement  values  and  related  cash  collateral  are 
reported  on  a  gross  basis  unless  the  restrictive  IFRS  netting 
requirements are met: i) existence of master netting agreements 
and  related  collateral  arrangements  that  are  unconditional  and 
legally enforceable, both in the normal course of business and in 
the  event  of  default,  bankruptcy  or  insolvency  of  UBS  and  its 
counterparties;  and  ii)  UBS’s  intention  to  either  settle  on  a  net 
basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Under  Swiss  GAAP,  replacement  values  and  related  cash 
collateral  are  generally  reported  on  a  net  basis,  provided  the 
master netting and the related collateral agreements are legally 
enforceable in the event of default, bankruptcy or insolvency of 
UBS’s counterparties.

9. Negative interest

Under IFRS, negative interest income arising on a financial asset 
does not meet the definition of interest income and, therefore, 
negative  interest  on  financial  assets  and  negative  interest  on 
financial  liabilities  are  presented  within  interest  expense  and 
interest income, respectively.

Under  Swiss  GAAP,  negative  interest  on  financial  assets  is 
presented  within  interest  income  and  negative  interest  on 
financial liabilities is presented within interest expense.

10. Extraordinary income and expense

Certain  non-recurring  and  non-operating  income  and  expense 
items,  such  as  realized  gains  or  losses  from  the  disposal  of 
participations, fixed and intangible assets, as well as reversals of 
impairments  of  participations  and  fixed  assets,  are  classified  as 
extraordinary  items  under  Swiss  GAAP.  This  distinction  is  not 
available under IFRS. (cid:3)

Swiss  GAAP  permits  the  use  of  IFRS  or  Swiss  accounting 
standards for pension and other post-employment benefit plans, 
with the election made on a plan-by-plan basis.

UBS  has  elected  to  apply  IFRS  (IAS  19)  for  the  non-Swiss 
defined benefit plans in UBS AG standalone financial statements 
and Swiss GAAP (FER 16) for the Swiss pension plan in the UBS 
AG  and 
financial 
the  UBS  Switzerland  AG  standalone 
statements. The requirements of Swiss GAAP are better aligned 
with the specific nature of Swiss pension plans, which are hybrid 
in  that  they  combine  elements  of  defined  contribution  and 
defined  benefit  plans,  but  are  treated  as  defined  benefit  plans 
under  IFRS.  Key  differences  between  Swiss  GAAP  and  IFRS 
include the treatment of dynamic elements, such as future salary 
increases and future interest credits on retirement savings, which 
are not considered under the static method used in accordance 
with Swiss GAAP. Also, the discount rate used to determine the 
defined  benefit  obligation  in  accordance  with  IFRS  is  based  on 
the  yield  of  high-quality  corporate  bonds  of  the  market  in  the 
respective  pension  plan  country.  The  discount  rate  used  in 
accordance  with  Swiss  GAAP  (i.e.,  the  technical  interest  rate)  is 
determined  by  the  Pension  Foundation  Board  based  on  the 
expected returns of the Board’s investment strategy.

For  defined  benefit  plans,  IFRS  requires  the  full  defined 
benefit  obligation  net  of  the  plan  assets  to  be  recorded  on  the 
balance  sheet,  with  changes  resulting  from  remeasurements 
recognized  directly  in  equity.  However,  for  non-Swiss  defined 
benefit plans for which IFRS accounting is elected, changes due 
to  remeasurements  are  recognized  in  the  income  statement  of 
UBS AG standalone under Swiss GAAP.

Swiss  GAAP  requires  that  employer  contributions  to  the 
pension  fund  are  recognized  as  personnel  expenses  in  the 
income  statement.  Further,  Swiss  GAAP  requires  an  assessment 
as to whether, based on the financial statements of the pension 
fund  prepared  in  accordance  with  Swiss  accounting  standards 
(FER 26), an economic benefit to, or obligation of, the employer 
arises from the pension fund which is recognized in the balance 
sheet  when  conditions  are  met.  Conditions  for  recording  a 
pension  asset  or  liability  would  be  met  if,  for  example,  an 
employer  contribution  reserve  is  available  or  the  employer  is 
required  to  contribute  to  the  reduction  of  a  pension  deficit  (on 
an FER 26 basis).

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Table of contents

507 UBS Group AG standalone financial statements

507

508

509

509

Income statement
Balance sheet
Reconciliation of equity
Statement of appropriation of total profit / (loss) carried 
forward and proposed dividend distribution out of capital 
contribution reserve

517

517

518

518

519

519

520

520

520

11 Other short-term receivables
12

Accrued income and prepaid expenses
Investments in subsidiaries
Financial assets
Accrued expenses and deferred income
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities
Compensation-related long-term liabilities
Share capital
Treasury shares

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

511

512

1

2

Corporate information
Accounting policies

Income statement notes
3

Dividend income from investments in subsidiaries
Other operating income
Financial income
Personnel expenses
Other operating expenses
Financial expenses

4

5

6

7

8

521 Additional information
20 Guarantees
521
21

521

521

522

523

22

23

24

525

25

Assets pledged to secure own liabilities
Contingent liabilities
Significant shareholders
Share and option ownership of the members of the 
Board of Directors, the Group Executive Board and 
other employees
Related parties

Balance sheet notes
9
10 Marketable securities

Liquid assets

526

528

Report of the statutory auditor on the financial statements
Independent auditor’s report related to the issue of new 
shares from conditional capital

515

515

515

515

515

516

516

517

517

517

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Audited |
Income statement

Dividend income from investments in subsidiaries

Other operating income

Financial income

OOperating income

Personnel expenses

Other operating expenses

Amortization of intangible assets

Financial expenses

OOperating expenses

Profit / (loss) before income taxes

Tax expense / (benefit)

NNet profit / (loss) 

Note

 3

 4

 5

 6

 7

 8

USD million

For the year ended

CHF million

For the year ended

331.12.18

  3,212

  157

  77

  3,446

  23

  216

  4

  30

  273

  3,174

  3

  3,171

31.12.17

 11

 132

 595

 738

 21

 99

 4

 561

 686

 52

 4

 48

331.12.18

  3,152

  155

  76

  3,383

  23

  212

  4

  30

  268

  3,114

  3

  3,111

31.12.17

 10

 129

 580

 719

 20

 97

 4

 547

 668

 51

 4

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Balance sheet

Assets

Liquid assets

Marketable securities

Other short-term receivables

Accrued income and prepaid expenses

TTotal current assets

Investments in subsidiaries

of which: investment in UBS AG

Financial assets

Prepaid assets

Other intangible assets

Other non-current assets

TTotal non-current assets

TTotal assets

of which: amounts due from subsidiaries

Liabilities

Current interest-bearing liabilities

Accrued expenses and deferred income

TTotal short-term liabilities

Long-term interest-bearing liabilities

Compensation-related long-term liabilities

TTotal long-term liabilities

TTotal liabilities

of which: amounts due to subsidiaries

Equity

Share capital

General reserves

of which: statutory capital reserve

of which: capital contribution reserve

Voluntary earnings reserve

Treasury shares

Reserve for own shares held by subsidiaries

Net profit / (loss) 

EEquity attributable to shareholders

TTotal liabilities and equity

508 

USD million

CHF million

Note

331.12.18

31.12.17

331.12.18

31.12.17

 9

 10

 11

 12

 13

 14

 15

 16

 17

 18

 19

  926

  83

  788

  7

  1,804

  41,209

  40,889

  1,444

  0

  12

  8

  42,674

  44,479

  2,938

  457

  1,465

  1,922

  224

  3,022

  3,246

  5,168

  694

  393

  30,846

  30,846

  30,846

  7,513

  (2,612)

  0

  3,171

  39,310

  44,479

 2,609

 102

 728

 449

 3,888

 41,486

 41,164

 8,968

 9

 17

 0

 50,481

 54,369

 12,376

 1,682

 1,919

 3,601

 8,086

 3,397

 11,483

 15,084

 1,901

 395

 33,529

 33,529

 33,529

 7,512

 (2,201)

 1

 48

 39,285

 54,369

  910

  82

  775

  7

  1,774

  40,518

  40,203

  1,420

  0

  12

  8

  41,959

  43,733

  2,888

  450

  1,440

  1,890

  220

  2,972

  3,192

  5,082

  682

  386

  30,271

  30,271

  30,271

  7,452

  (2,569)

  0

  3,111

  38,651

  43,733

 2,543

 100

 710

 437

 3,790

 40,441

 40,126

 8,742

 9

 16

 0

 49,208

 52,998

 12,064

 1,640

 1,871

 3,511

 7,882

 3,311

 11,193

 14,704

 1,853

 385

 32,683

 32,683

 32,683

 7,323

 (2,145)

 1

 47

 38,294

 52,998

Reconciliation of equity 

A  reconciliation  of  equity  for  the  year  ended  31  December  2018  from  the  former  Swiss  franc  presentation  currency  to  the  new 
US dollar presentation currency is provided in the table below.

In million

Balance as of 1 January 2018, CHF
Exercise of conditional capital options

Dividend distribution

Change in reserve for own shares

Transactions in treasury shares

Net profit / (loss) appropriation
Net profit / (loss) for the period before conversion, 
CHF
CHF equity at conversion date 1 October 20181
USD equity opening balance at conversion date
1 October 2018
Exercise of conditional capital options

Change in reserve for own shares

Share capital

 385
 0

General 
reserves

Voluntary 
earnings reserve

Treasury shares

Reserve for own 
shares held by 
subsidiaries

 7,323

 (2,145)

 32,683
 25

 (2,444)

 1

 47

 7,371

 7,513

 0

 386

 393
 0

 30,265

 30,840
 6

 46

 (2,100)

 (2,140)

 (472)

 (2,612)

Net profit / 
(loss) 

 47

 (47)

 3,129
 3,129

 3,188

 (18)
 3,171

Total equity

 38,294
 25

 (2,444)

 0

 46

 0

 3,129
 39,050

 39,794
 6

 0

 (472)

 (18)
 39,310

 1

 (1)

 0

 0

 0

 0

Transactions in treasury shares
Net profit / (loss) for the period after conversion, 
USD
Balance as of 31 December 2018, USD
1 Conversion date rate as of 1 October 2018 represents the closing exchange rate as of 30 September 2018 (CHF / USD 1.02).

 30,846

 7,513

 393

Statement of appropriation of total profit / (loss) carried forward and proposed dividend distribution out of capital 
contribution reserve

The  Board  of  Directors  proposes  that  the  Annual  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  (AGM)  on  2  May  2019  approve  the  following 
appropriation of total profit / (loss) carried forward.

Proposed appropriation of total profit / (loss) carried forward

Net profit for the period

Profit / (loss) carried forward 

Total profit / (loss) carried forward available for appropriation

Appropriation of total profit / (loss) carried forward 

Appropriation to voluntary earnings reserve

Profit / (loss) carried forward 

USD million

CHF million

For the year ended

For the year ended

31.12.18

 3,171

 0

 3,171

 (3,171)

 0

31.12.18

 3,111

 0

 3,111

 (3,111)

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contribution reserve (continued)

Proposed dividend distribution out of capital contribution reserve

The  Board  of  Directors  proposes  that  the  AGM  on  2 May 2019 
approve  an  ordinary  dividend  distribution  of  CHF 0.70  in  cash 
per  share  of  CHF 0.10  par  value  payable  out  of  the  capital 
contribution  reserve.  Dividends  are  declared  and  paid  in  Swiss 
francs.  The  total  amount  of  the  dividends  will  be  capped  at 
USD 3,255  million  (Cap).  To  the  extent  that  the  USD  dividend 
calculated  based  on  CHF 0.70  per  share  would  exceed  the  Cap 
on the day of the AGM, due to the exchange rate determined by 
the  Board  of  Directors  in  its  reasonable  opinion,  the  CHF  per 

share amount of the dividend will be reduced on a pro-rata basis 
so that the total USD amount does not exceed the Cap. Provided 
that  the  proposed  dividend  distribution  out  of  the  capital 
contribution  reserve  is  approved,  the  payment  of  CHF 0.70  per 
share  will  be  made  on  8 May 2019  to  holders  of  shares  on  the 
record  date  7 May 2019.  The  shares  will  be  traded  ex-dividend 
as  of  6 May 2019  and,  accordingly,  the  last  day  on  which  the 
shares  may  be  traded  with  entitlement  to  receive  the  dividend 
will be 3 May 2019.

Total statutory capital reserve: capital contribution reserve before proposed distribution1

Proposed ordinary distribution of capital contribution reserve within statutory capital reserve: CHF 0.70 per dividend-bearing share2

Total statutory capital reserve: capital contribution reserve after proposed distribution

USD million

CHF million

For the year ended

For the year ended

31.12.18

 30,846

 (3,255)
 27,591

31.12.18

 30,271

 (2,699)
 27,572

1 The Swiss Federal Tax Administration’s current position is that, of the CHF 30.3 billion capital contribution reserve available as of 31 December 2018, an amount limited to CHF 15.6 billion is available from which 
dividends may be paid without a Swiss withholding tax deduction.    2 Dividend-bearing shares are all shares issued except for treasury shares held by UBS Group AG as of the record date. The amount of USD 3,255 
million represents the Cap. The amount of CHF 2,699 million presented is based on the total number of shares issued as of 31 December 2018.  

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Note 1  Corporate information

UBS Group AG is incorporated and domiciled in Switzerland and 
its  registered  office  is  at  Bahnhofstrasse  45,  CH-8001  Zurich, 
Switzerland. UBS Group AG operates under article 620ff. of the 
Swiss  Code  of  Obligations  as  an  Aktiengesellschaft 
(a 
corporation limited by shares).

UBS  Group  AG  is  the  ultimate  holding  company  of  the  UBS 
Group,  the  grantor  of  the  majority  of  UBS’s  deferred 
compensation  plans  and  the  guarantor  of  perpetual  capital 
notes which qualify as Basel III additional tier 1 (AT1) capital on a 
consolidated UBS Group basis and senior debt which contributes 
to the total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) of the Group, issued 
by UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) AG.

Issuance of additional tier 1 capital instruments

During 2016 and 2015, UBS Group AG issued perpetual capital 
notes,  which  qualify  as  Basel  III  AT1  capital  on  a  consolidated 
UBS  Group  basis.  The  proceeds  from  the  issuances  of  those 
instruments were on-lent to UBS AG.

In  May  2018,  these  perpetual  capital  notes  were  transferred 
to  UBS  Group  Funding  (Switzerland)  AG  at  book  value  with  a 
retrospective  effect  as  of  1 January 2018.  The  transfer  was 
carried  out  by  means  of  an  issuer  substitution  pursuant  to  the 
voluntary  substitution  provisions  provided  in  the  terms  and 
conditions  of  the  relevant  instruments.  Following  the  transfer, 
the  outstanding  perpetual  capital  notes  are  guaranteed  by  UBS 
Group AG, and investors’ seniority of claims against UBS Group 
AG remains unchanged.

In December 2018, the Swiss Parliament approved changes to 
the tax treatment of too big to fail (TBTF) instruments issued by 

the  holding  companies  of  Swiss  systemically  important  banks. 
The  new  law  aims  to  eliminate  the  additional  tax  burden 
imposed on systemically important banks as a result of required 
issuances  of  TBTF  instruments  at  the  holding  company  level.  In 
March 2019, the Swiss Federal Council determined that the rule 
would enter into force retroactively as of 1 January 2019. Going 
forward, new loss-absorbing additional tier 1 capital instruments 
senior 
and 
unsecured debt will be issued directly out of UBS Group AG. It is 
also  expected  that  UBS  Group  AG  will  assume  outstanding 
capital and debt instruments that were previously issued by UBS 
Group  Funding  (Switzerland)  AG  as  a  means  of  managing  the 
aforementioned tax burden.

(TLAC)-eligible 

loss-absorbing 

capacity 

total 

→ Refer to Note 16 for more information on the main terms and 
conditions of the perpetual capital notes issued during 2016 

and 2015

Furthermore,  UBS  Group  AG  grants  Deferred  Contingent 
Capital  Plan  (DCCP)  awards  to  UBS  Group  employees.  These 
DCCP  awards  also  qualify  as  Basel  III  AT1  capital  on  a 
consolidated UBS Group basis.

As of 31 December 2018, UBS Group AG’s distributable items 
for  the  purpose  of  AT1  capital  instruments  were  USD 38.8 
billion  (CHF 38.2  billion)  (31 December 2017:  USD 38.8  billion 
(CHF 37.8  billion)).  For  this  purpose,  distributable  items  are 
defined in the terms and conditions of the relevant instruments 
as the aggregate of (i) net profits carried forward and (ii) freely 
distributable reserves, in each case, less any amounts that must 
be contributed to legal reserves under applicable law.

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Note 2  Accounting policies

The UBS Group AG standalone financial statements are prepared 
in  accordance  with  the  principles  of  the  Swiss  Law  on 
Accounting  and  Financial  Reporting  (32nd  title  of  the  Swiss 
Code of Obligations).

The  functional  currency  of  UBS  Group  AG  is  the  US  dollar. 
The  significant  accounting  and  valuation  principles  applied  are 
described below.

Change in functional and presentation currency

As  of  1 October 2018  (the  conversion  date)  UBS  Group  AG 
prospectively  changed  its  functional  currency  from  Swiss  francs 
to US dollars.

UBS  Group  AG  also  prospectively  changed  the  presentation 
currency of its standalone financial statements from Swiss francs 
to  US  dollars.  The  interim  Swiss  franc  financial  information  of 
UBS Group AG as of 30 September 2018, including the balance 
sheet, year-to-date income statement and all related notes, was 
translated 
rate  on 
30 September 2018  (the  conversion  date  rate).  This  conversion 
had no impact on the income statement or equity.

into  US  dollars  at 

closing 

the 

As  the  primary  presentation  currency  of  the  standalone 
financial statements of UBS Group AG is US dollars, amounts in 
Swiss  francs  are  additionally  presented  for  each  component  of 
the  financial  statements.  UBS  Group  AG  applies  the  modified 
closing  rate  method  for  translating  the  US  dollar  amounts  into 
Swiss  francs:  assets  and  liabilities  are  translated  at  the  closing 
rate,  equity  positions  at  historic  rates  and  income  and  expense 
items  at  the  weighted  average  rate  for  the  period.  All  resulting 
in 
currency 
Voluntary  earnings  reserve,  amounting  to  a  positive  currency 
translation  effect  of  CHF 81  million  as  of  31  December  2018. 
Under  Swiss  Code  of  Obligations,  prior-period 
financial 
statements have not been restated. All comparative prior-period 
information  as  of  and  for  the  year  ended  31 December 2017  is 
translated at the closing rate as of 31 December 2017.

translation  effects  are 

recognized  separately 

Foreign currency translation

Transactions denominated in foreign currency are translated into 
US  dollars  at  the  spot  exchange  rate  on  the  date  of  the 
transaction.  At  the  balance  sheet  date,  all  current  assets  and 
short-term  liabilities  as  well  as  Financial  assets  measured  at  fair 
value,  which  are  denominated  in  a  foreign  currency,  are 
translated  into  US  dollars  using  the  closing  exchange  rate.  For 
other  non-current  assets  and  long-term  liabilities,  where  the 
asset  mirrors  the  terms  of  a  corresponding  liability  or  the  asset 
and liability otherwise form an economic hedge relationship, the 
asset and liability are treated as one unit of account for foreign 
currency translation purposes, with offsetting unrealized foreign 
currency  translation  gains  and  losses  based  on  the  closing 
exchange  rate  presented  net 
income  statement. 
in  the 
in  subsidiaries  measured  at  historic  cost  are 
Investments 
translated  at  the  spot  exchange  rate  on  the  date  of  the 

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transaction.  Currency  translation  effects  from  dividends  paid  in 
Swiss  francs  are  recognized  in  equity.  All  other  currency 
translation effects are recognized in the income statement.

The  main  currency  translation  rates  used  by  UBS  Group  AG 
are provided in Note 37 of the consolidated financial statements.

Marketable securities

include 

securities 

investments 

in  alternative 
Marketable 
investment vehicles (AIVs) with a short-term holding period. The 
holding period is deemed short term if the vesting of the awards 
hedged by the AIV is within 12 months after the balance sheet 
date.  These  are  equity  instruments  and  are  measured  at  fair 
value based on quoted market prices or other observable market 
prices  as  of  the  balance  sheet  date.  Gains  and  losses  resulting 
from fair value changes are recognized in Financial income and 
Financial expenses, respectively.

Financial assets

Financial  assets  include  investments  in  AIVs  with  a  long-term 
holding  period.  The  holding  period  is  deemed  long-term  if  the 
vesting  of  the  awards  hedged  by  the  AIV  is  more  than  12 
months  after  the  balance  sheet  date.  These  are  equity 
instruments  and  are  measured  at  fair  value  based  on  their 
quoted market prices or other observable market prices as of the 
balance  sheet  date.  Gains  and  losses  resulting  from  fair  value 
changes  are  recognized  in  Financial  income  and  Financial 
expenses, respectively.

Investments  in  AIVs  that  have  no  quoted  market  price  or  no 
other observable market price are recognized as Financial assets 
and  are  measured  at  their  acquisition  cost  adjusted  for 
impairment losses.

Financial assets further include loans granted to UBS AG that 
substantially  mirror  the  terms  of  AT1  perpetual  capital  notes 
issued  and  fixed-term  deposits  with  UBS  AG  with  maturities 
more  than  12  months  after  the  balance  sheet  date.  The  loans 
and deposits are measured at nominal value.
→ Refer to Note 14 for more information

Derivative instruments

UBS Group AG uses derivative instruments to manage exposures 
to foreign currency risks from investments in foreign subsidiaries. 
The  derivative  instruments  are  entered  into  with  UBS  AG, 
mirroring  the  conditions  of  the  closing  transactions  UBS  AG 
enters into with third parties.

Derivative  instruments  are  measured  at  fair  value  based  on 
quoted market prices or other observable market prices as of the 
balance  sheet  date.  Unrealized  gains  and  losses  are  recognized 
as Accrued income and prepaid expenses and Accrued expenses 
and  deferred  income,  respectively.  Corresponding  gains  and 
losses  resulting  from  fair  value  changes  are  recognized  in 
Financial income and Financial expenses, respectively.

Note 2  Accounting policies (continued)

Investments in subsidiaries

Investments  in  subsidiaries  are  equity  interests  that  are  held  to 
carry  on  the  business  of  UBS  Group  or  for  other  strategic 
purposes.  They  include  all  subsidiaries  directly  held  by  UBS 
Group AG through which UBS conducts its business on a global 
basis.  The  investments  are  measured  individually  and  carried  at 
cost less impairment.

→ Refer to Note 13 for more information
→ Refer to Note 2 in the “Consolidated financial statements” 

section of this report for a description of businesses of the UBS 

Group

Treasury shares

Treasury  shares  acquired  by  UBS  Group  AG  are  recognized  at 
acquisition  cost  and  are  presented  as  a  deduction  from 
shareholders’  equity.  Upon  disposal  or  settlement  of  related 
share awards, the realized gain or loss is recognized through the 
income  statement  as  Financial  income  and  Financial  expenses, 
respectively. For settlement of related share awards, the realized 
gains  and  losses  on  treasury  shares  represent  the  difference 
between  the  market  price  of  the  treasury  shares  at  settlement 
and their acquisition cost.

For shares of UBS Group AG acquired by a direct or indirect 
subsidiary,  a  Reserve  for  own  shares  held  by  subsidiaries  is 
generally  created  in  UBS  Group  AG’s  equity.  However,  where 
UBS AG or UBS Switzerland AG acquire shares of UBS Group AG 
and  hold  them  in  their  trading  portfolios,  no  Reserve  for  own 
shares held by subsidiaries is created. 

→ Refer to Note 19 for more information

Equity participation and other compensation plans

Transfer from UBS AG to UBS Group AG
The  transfer  of  the  deferred  compensation  plans  and  related 
hedging assets in 2014 was conducted on an arm’s length basis, 
with a step-up of the plan obligation to fair value. This step-up 
resulted  in  a  net  liability  that  was  recorded  in  the  standalone 
financial  statements  of  UBS  AG  and  transferred  to  UBS  Group 
AG (net liability related to deferred compensation plan transfer) 
in 2014. The fair value of this net liability is taken into account in 
the income statement over the average vesting period (for share 
awards)  or  upon  exercise  /  expiry  (for  option  awards)  as  Other 
operating  income.  Upon  exercise  of  option  awards  that  are 
settled using conditional capital, the fair value of this net liability 
is  recorded  in  the  Statutory  capital  reserve  within  General 
reserves.  The  difference  between  the  fair  value  of  the  hedging 
assets  and  the  fair  value  of  the  obligations  on  the  plans 
transferred  was  compensated  for  with  a  loan  from  UBS  AG  to 
UBS Group AG.

Equity participation plans
The  grant  date  fair  value  of  equity-settled  share-based 
is  generally 
compensation  awards  granted  to  employees 
recognized  over  the  vesting  period  of  the  awards.  Awards 
granted  in  the  form  of  UBS  Group  AG  shares  and  notional 
shares are settled by delivering UBS Group AG shares at vesting 
and are recognized as Compensation-related long-term liabilities 
if  vesting  is  more  than  12  months  after  the  balance  sheet  date 
or as Accrued expenses and deferred income if vesting is within 
12 months from the balance sheet date. The amount recognized 
is  adjusted  for  forfeiture  assumptions,  such  that  the  amount 
ultimately  recognized  is  based  on  the  number  of  awards  that 
meet  the  related  service  conditions  at  the  vesting  date.  The 
grant date fair value is based on the UBS Group AG share price, 
taking 
sale  and  hedge 
restrictions,  non-vesting  conditions  and  market  conditions, 
where applicable.

into  consideration  post-vesting 

Upon  settlement  of  the  share  awards,  any  realized  gain  or 
loss  is  recognized  in  the  income  statement  as  Other  operating 
income  and  Other  operating  expenses,  respectively.  Realized 
gains  and  losses  on  share  awards  represent  the  difference 
between  the  market  price  of  the  treasury  shares  at  settlement 
and the grant date fair value of the share awards.

For  certain  awards,  employees  receive  beneficial  and  legal 
ownership of the underlying UBS Group AG shares at the grant 
date  (prepaid  awards).  Such  prepaid  awards  are  recognized  as 
Prepaid  assets  if  vesting  is  more  than  12  months  after  the 
balance sheet date or as Accrued income and prepaid expenses 
if vesting is within 12 months from the balance sheet date.

Shares  awarded  to  employees  that  are  settled  using 
conditional  capital  are  accounted  for  as  follows  at  settlement: 
the amount paid by the employees for the nominal value of the 
shares  awarded  is  recorded  in  Share  capital,  while  any  paid 
amount  exceeding  the  nominal  value  is  considered  to  be  share 
premium and is recorded in the Statutory capital reserve within 
General reserves.

Other compensation plans
Deferred compensation plans that are not share-based, including 
DCCP awards and awards in the form of AIVs, are accounted for 
as  cash-settled  awards.  The  present  value  or  fair  value  of  the 
amount  payable  to  employees  that  is  settled  in  cash  is 
recognized  as  a  liability  generally  over  the  vesting  period,  as 
Compensation-related long-term liabilities if vesting is more than 
12  months  after  the  balance  sheet  date  and  as  Accrued 
expenses  and  deferred  income  if  vesting  is  within  12  months 
from  the  balance  sheet  date.  The  liabilities  are  remeasured  at 
each  balance  sheet  date  at  the  present  value  of  the 
corresponding DCCP award and the fair value of investments in 
from 
AIVs, 
in  Other 
remeasurement  of  the 
operating income and Other operating expenses, respectively.

liabilities  are  recognized 

respectively.  Gains 

resulting 

losses 

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Note 2  Accounting policies (continued)

Recharge of compensation expenses
Expenses related to deferred compensation plans are recharged 
by  UBS  Group  AG  to  its  subsidiaries  employing  the  personnel. 
Upon recharge, UBS Group AG recognizes a receivable from its 
subsidiaries  corresponding 
its 
to  a 
obligation toward employees.

representing 

liability 

Dispensations in the standalone financial statements

As UBS Group AG prepares consolidated financial statements in 
accordance  with  IFRS,  UBS  Group  AG  is  exempt  from  various 
disclosures 
financial  statements.  The 
dispensations include the management report and the statement 
of cash flows, as well as certain note disclosures.

the  standalone 

in 

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Note 3  Dividend income from investments in subsidiaries

Dividend  income  from  investments  in  subsidiaries  in  2018 
consists of USD 3,123 million (CHF 3,065 million) received from 
UBS AG related to the financial year 2017, which was approved 
by  the  Annual  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  of  UBS  AG  on 
26  April  2018,  USD 86  million  (CHF 84  million)  received  from 
UBS  Business  Solutions  AG  related  to  the  financial  year  ended 
31 December 2017, which was approved by the Annual General 
Meeting  of  Shareholders  of  UBS  Business  Solutions  AG  on 
19 April 2018,  and  USD 3  million  (CHF 3  million)  received  from 
UBS  Group  Funding  (Switzerland)  AG  related  to  the  financial 
year  ended  31  December  2017,  which  was  approved  by  the 

Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of UBS Group Funding 
(Switzerland)  AG  on  8  March  2018.  In  2017,  dividend  income 
from  investments  in  subsidiaries  consisted  of  USD 5  million 
(CHF 5 million) received from UBS Business Solutions AG related 
to  the  financial  year  ended  31  December  2016,  which  was 
approved  by  the  Annual  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  of 
UBS Business Solutions AG on 27 April 2017, and USD 5 million 
(CHF 5 million) received from UBS Group Funding (Jersey) Ltd. in 
the course of the liquidation of the entity, which was dissolved 
on 24 November 2017.

Note 4  Other operating income

Fair value gains on AIV awards

Gains related to equity-settled awards1

Amortization of net liability related to deferred compensation plan transfer

Commission income from guarantees issued

Total other operating income

1 Gains related to equity-settled awards in 2017 include the release of hidden reserves of USD 90 million (CHF 88 million).

Note 5  Financial income

Fair value gains on marketable securities and financial assets

Fair value gains on derivatives

Treasury share gains

Interest income on long-term receivables from UBS AG

Interest income on liquid assets

Foreign currency translation gains

Total financial income

Note 6  Personnel expenses

USD million

For the year ended

CHF million

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 8

 106

 5

 37

 157

 0

 107

 1

 25

 132

 9

 105

 5

 36

 155

 0

 104

 1

 24

 129

USD million

For the year ended

CHF million

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 0

 6

 47

 13

 11

 0

 77

 51

 0

 0

 539

 5

 0

 595

 0

 6

 46

 13

 11

 0

 76

 49

 0

 0

 525

 5

 0

 580

Personnel  expenses  include  recharges  from  UBS  AG  and  UBS 
Business  Solutions  AG  for  personnel-related  costs  for  activities 
performed by the personnel of those companies for the benefit 
of UBS Group AG. 

UBS  Group  AG  had  no  employees  throughout  2018  and 
2017. All employees of the UBS Group, including the members 
of  the  Group  Executive  Board  (GEB)  of  UBS  Group  AG,  were 
employed  by 
subsidiaries  of  UBS  Group  AG.  As  of 
31 December 2018, the UBS Group employed 66,888 personnel 
(31 December 2017: 61,253) on a full-time equivalent basis.

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Note 7  Other operating expenses

Fair value losses on AIV awards 

Losses related to equity-settled awards

Capital tax

Other

Total other operating expenses

Note 8  Financial expenses

Fair value losses on marketable securities and financial assets 

Impairment losses on financial assets

Treasury share losses

Interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities

Interest expense on derivatives

Fees paid

Foreign currency losses

Total financial expenses

USD million

For the year ended

CHF million

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 0

 184

 14

 18

 216

 49

 19

 15

 16

 99

 0

 181

 14

 17

 212

 48

 18

 14

 16

 97

USD million

For the year ended

CHF million

For the year ended

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 8

 0

 0

 13

 6

 1

 2

 30

 0

 2

 13

 546

 0

 1

 0

 561

 8

 0

 0

 13

 6

 1

 2

 30

 0

 2

 12

 532

 0

 1

 0

 547

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Note 9  Liquid assets

As  of  31  December  2018,  liquid  assets  comprised  USD 542 
million 
(CHF 533  million)  held  on  current  accounts  at 
UBS Switzerland AG and UBS AG and USD 384 million (CHF 378 
million)  of  time  deposits  placed  with  UBS  AG.  As  of 

31 December  2017,  liquid  assets  comprised  USD 1,706  million 
(CHF 1,663 million) held on current accounts at UBS Switzerland 
AG and UBS AG and USD 903 million (CHF 880 million) of time 
deposits placed with UBS AG.

Note 10  Marketable securities

Marketable securities include investments in AIVs related to compensation awards vesting within 12 months after the balance sheet date.

Note 11  Other short-term receivables

Loans to UBS Business Solutions AG

Receivables from employing entities related to compensation awards

Other

Total other short-term receivables 

Note 12  Accrued income and prepaid expenses

Accrued interest income

Other accrued income and prepaid expenses

Total accrued income and prepaid expenses

USD million

CHF million

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 216

 567

 5

 788

 83

 637

 9

 728

 213

 557

 5

 775

 80

 621

 9

 710

USD million

CHF million

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 6

 1

 7

 378

 71

 449

 6

 1

 7

 368

 69

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Note 13  Investments in subsidiaries

Unless otherwise stated, the subsidiaries listed below have share 
capital  consisting  solely  of  ordinary  shares,  which  are  held  by 
UBS  Group  AG  or  UBS  AG,  respectively.  The  proportion  of 
ownership interest held is equal to the voting rights held by UBS 
Group  AG  or  UBS  AG,  respectively.  The  country  where  the 
respective  registered  office  is  located  is  also  the  principal  place 
of  business.  UBS  AG  operates  through  a  global  network  of 
branches  and  a  significant  proportion  of  its  business  activity  is 
conducted  outside  Switzerland  in  the  UK,  US,  Singapore,  Hong 
Kong  and  other  countries.  UBS  Europe  SE  has  branches  and 

offices  in  a  number  of  EU  member  states,  including  Germany, 
Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and Austria. Share capital is provided in 
the currency of the legally registered office.

In  2017,  UBS  transferred  shared  services  functions 
in 
Switzerland  from  UBS  AG  to  UBS  Business  Solutions  AG.  This 
transfer  resulted  in  a  decrease  of  the  investment  value  of  UBS 
AG and a corresponding increase in the investment value of UBS 
Business Solutions AG.

UBS Group Funding (Jersey) Ltd. was dissolved in 2017.

Subsidiaries of UBS Group AG as of 31 December 2018

Company

UBS AG

Registered office

Zurich and Basel, Switzerland

UBS Business Solutions AG1

Zurich, Switzerland

UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) AG

Zurich, Switzerland

1 UBS Business Solutions AG holds subsidiaries in Poland, China and India.

Share capital in million

Equity interest accumulated in %

CHF

CHF

CHF

 385.8

 1.0

 0.1

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

Individually significant subsidiaries of UBS AG as of 31 December 20181

Company

Registered office

Primary business division

UBS Americas Holding LLC

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

UBS Asset Management AG

Zurich, Switzerland

Corporate Center

Asset Management

UBS Bank USA

UBS Europe SE

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Global Wealth Management

Frankfurt, Germany

Global Wealth Management

UBS Financial Services Inc.

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Global Wealth Management

UBS Limited

UBS Securities LLC

UBS Switzerland AG

London, United Kingdom

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Investment Bank

Investment Bank

Zurich, Switzerland

Personal & Corporate Banking

Share capital in million
 2,250.02

USD

CHF

USD

EUR

USD

GBP

USD

CHF

 43.2

 0.0

 446.0

 0.0

 226.63

 1,283.14

 10.0

Equity interest accumulated in %

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

 100.0

1 Includes direct and indirect subsidiaries of UBS AG.    2 Comprised of common share capital of USD 1,000 and non-voting preferred share capital of USD 2,250,000,000.    3 The combined UK business transfer and 
cross-border merger of UBS Limited into UBS Europe SE, which was formally concluded on 1 March 2019, was treated as an adjusting event after the reporting period in UBS AG standalone financial statements for 
the year ended 31 December 2018.    4 Comprised of common share capital of USD 100,000 and non-voting preferred share capital of USD 1,283,000,000.

Individually  significant  subsidiaries  of  UBS  AG  are  those  entities 
that  contribute  significantly  to  the  Group’s  financial  position  or 
results  of  operations,  based  on  a  number  of  criteria,  including 
the  subsidiaries’  equity  and  their  contribution  to  the  Group’s 

total  assets  and  profit  or  loss  before  tax,  in  accordance  with 
Swiss regulations.

→ Refer to Note 31 in the “Consolidated financial statements” 

section of this report for more information

Note 14  Financial assets

Long-term receivables from UBS AG1

Long-term receivables from UBS Business Solutions AG

Investments in alternative investment vehicles at fair value related to awards vesting after 12 months

Investments in alternative investment vehicles at cost less impairment

Total financial assets 

USD million

31.12.18

 993

 224

 224

 4

31.12.17

 8,460

 211

 293

 4

CHF million

31.12.18

 976

 220

 220

 4

31.12.17

 8,247

 205

 286

 4

 1,444

 8,968

 1,420

 8,742

1 As of 31 December 2017, long-term receivables from UBS AG included the onward lending of the proceeds from the issuances of additional tier 1 perpetual capital notes. Refer to Note 1 for more information.

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Short-term portion of net liability related to deferred compensation plan transfer

Short-term portion of compensation liabilities

of which: Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

of which: other deferred compensation plans

Accrued interest expense

Other

Total accrued expenses and deferred income

Note 16  Long-term interest-bearing liabilities

USD million

CHF million

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 3

 1,405

 550

 856

 4

 53

 1,465

 6

 1,499

 499

 1,000

 365

 49

 1,919

 3

 1,382

 541

 841

 3

 52

 6

 1,461

 486

 975

 356

 47

 1,440

 1,871

Long-term  interest-bearing  liabilities  totaled  USD 224  million 
(CHF 220  million)  as  of  31  December  2018  comprising  fixed-
term  loans  from  UBS  AG.  As  of  31  December  2017,  long-term 
interest  bearing  liabilities  totaled  USD 8,086  million  (CHF 7,882 
million)  comprising  USD 7,875  million  (CHF 7,677  million)  of 
notes  issued  and  USD 211  million  (CHF 205  million)  of  fixed-

term  loans  from  UBS  AG.  In  May  2018,  outstanding  perpetual 
capital  notes  that  qualify  as  Basel  III  AT1  capital  issued  by  UBS 
Group AG were transferred to UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) 
AG  at  book  value  by  means  of  an  issuer  substitution  with  a 
retrospective effect as of 1 January 2018.
→ Refer to Note 1 for more information

Notes issued, overview by amount, maturity and coupon

In million, except where indicated
Euro-denominated low-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1
perpetual capital notes
US dollar-denominated low-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1
perpetual capital notes
US dollar-denominated high-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1
perpetual capital notes
US dollar-denominated high-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1
perpetual capital notes
US dollar-denominated high-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1
perpetual capital notes
US dollar-denominated high-trigger loss-absorbing additional tier 1
perpetual capital notes
Total notes issued

Maturity1

Coupon1

19.02.22

5.750%

19.02.25

7.000%

19.02.20

7.125%

07.08.25

6.875%

22.03.21

6.875%

10.08.21

7.125%

31.12.17

Carrying value 
in transaction 
currency

Carrying value 
in USD

Carrying value 
in CHF

 1,000

 1,250

 1,250

 1,575

 1,500

 1,100

 1,200

 1,250

 1,250

 1,575

 1,500

 1,100
 7,875

 1,170

 1,218

 1,218

 1,535

 1,462

 1,072
 7,677

1 The disclosed maturity refers to the first call date of the respective issuance and the disclosed coupon refers to the fixed coupon rate from the issue date up to, but excluding, the first call date.

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Note 17  Compensation-related long-term liabilities

Long-term portion of net liability related to deferred compensation plan transfer

Long-term portion of compensation liabilities

of which: Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

of which: other deferred compensation plans

Total compensation-related long-term liabilities

Note 18  Share capital

USD million

CHF million

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 0

 3,022

 1,415

 1,607

 3,022

 3

 3,394

 1,543

 1,850

 3,397

 0

 2,972

 1,391

 1,581

 2,972

 3

 3,308

 1,504

 1,804

 3,311

As  of  31  December  2018,  the  issued  share  capital  consisted  of  3,855,634,749  (31  December  2017:  3,853,096,603)  registered 
shares at a par value of CHF 0.10 each.

→ Refer to “UBS shares” in the “Capital management” section of this report for more information on UBS Group AG shares

Note 19  Treasury shares

Balance as of 31 December 2016

of which: treasury shares held by UBS Group AG

of which: treasury shares held by UBS AG and other subsidiaries

Acquisitions

Disposals

Delivery of shares to settle equity-settled awards

Balance as of 31 December 2017

of which: treasury shares held by UBS Group AG 1

of which: treasury shares held by UBS AG and other subsidiaries

Acquisitions

Disposals

Delivery of shares to settle equity-settled awards

Balance as of 31 December 2018

of which: treasury shares held by UBS Group AG 1

of which: treasury shares held by UBS AG and other subsidiaries

Number of registered shares

Average price in USD

Average price in CHF

 138,441,772

 138,386,307

 55,465

 54,828,640

 (1,689,932)

 (59,278,930)

 132,301,550

 132,211,630

 89,920

 103,979,927

 (2,438,508)

 (67,375,167)

 166,467,802

 166,203,791

 264,011

 16.12

 16.12

 15.78

 16.28

 16.65

 16.75

 16.65

 16.65

 17.99

 15.32

 16.90

 16.69

 15.71

 15.71

 12.27

 16.41

 16.41

 16.06

 15.87

 16.23

 16.32

 16.23

 16.23

 17.54

 15.10

 16.61

 16.39

 15.45

 15.46

 12.05

1 Treasury shares held by UBS Group AG had a carrying value of USD 2,612 million (CHF 2,569 million) as of 31 December 2018 (31 December 2017: USD 2,201 million (CHF 2,145 million)).

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Note 20  Guarantees

As of 31 December 2018, UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) AG, 
a  subsidiary  of  UBS  Group  AG,  had  issued  USD 31,448  million 
(CHF 30,920 million) equivalent of senior debt which contributes 
to  the  total  loss-absorbing  capacity  (TLAC)  of  the  Group 
(31 December 2017:  USD 28,422  million  (CHF 27,706  million)). 
Further,  UBS  Group  Funding  (Switzerland)  AG  had  issued 

USD 10,334 million (CHF 10,161 million) equivalent of perpetual 
capital  notes  which  qualify  as  Basel  III  AT1  capital  on  a 
consolidated UBS Group basis. UBS Group AG issued guarantees 
to  the  external  investors  against  any  default  in  payments  of 
interest and principal by UBS Group Funding (Switzerland) AG.

Note 21  Assets pledged to secure own liabilities

As of 31 December 2018, total pledged assets of UBS Group AG 
amounted  to  USD 1,862  million  (CHF 1,831  million).  These 
assets  consisted  of  certain  liquid  assets,  marketable  securities 
and  financial  assets  and  were  pledged  to  UBS  AG.  As  of 
31 December 2017,  total  pledged  assets  of  UBS  Group  AG 

Note 22  Contingent liabilities

(CHF 4,337  million).  The 
amounted  to  USD 4,449  million 
associated  liabilities  secured  by  these  pledged  assets  were 
USD 633  million  (CHF 623  million)  and  USD 1,846  million 
(CHF 1,800  million) 
and 
of 
31 December 2017, respectively.

31 December 2018 

as 

UBS Group AG is jointly and severally liable for the combined value added tax (VAT) liability of UBS entities that belong to the VAT 
group of UBS in Switzerland.

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Note 23  Significant shareholders

Shareholders registered in the UBS Group AG share register with 3% or more of total share capital

% of share capital

Chase Nominees Ltd., London

DTC (Cede & Co.), New York1

Nortrust Nominees Ltd., London

1 DTC (Cede & Co.), New York, “The Depository Trust Company,” is a US securities clearing organization.

31.12.18

31.12.17

 12.08

 7.23

 4.14

 11.16

 6.64

 4.11

10 February 2016.  The  above  disclosures  have  not  been 
subsequently  superseded  and  no  new  disclosures  of  significant 
shareholdings have been made since 31 December 2018.

In  accordance  with  the  FMIA,  the  aforementioned  holdings 
are calculated in relation to the total share capital of UBS Group 
AG  reflected  in  its  Articles  of  Association  at  the  time  of  the 
respective disclosure notification.

Information  on  disclosures  under  the  FMIA  is  available  at 

www.six-exchange-regulation.com/en/home/publications/
significant-shareholders.html. 

Shareholders registered in the UBS share register
The  shareholders  (acting  in  their  own  name  or  in  their  capacity 
as  nominees  for  other  investors  or  beneficial  owners)  listed  in 
the  table  above  were  registered  in  the  UBS  share  register  with 
3%  or  more  of  the  total  share  capital  of  UBS  Group  AG  as  of 
31 December 2018 or as of 31 December 2017.

Cross-shareholdings

UBS  Group  AG  has  no  cross-shareholdings  where  reciprocal 
ownership would be in excess of 5% of capital or voting rights 
with any other company.

General rules

Under the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Market Infrastructures 
and  Market  Conduct  in  Securities  and  Derivatives  Trading  of 
19 June 2015 (FMIA), anyone holding shares in a company listed 
in  Switzerland,  or  holding  derivative  rights  related  to  shares  of 
such  a  company,  must  notify  the  company  and  the  SIX  Swiss 
Exchange (SIX) if the holding reaches, falls below or exceeds one 
of  the  following  thresholds:  3,  5,  10,  15,  20,  25,  331⁄3,  50,  or 
662⁄3% of voting rights, regardless of whether or not such rights 
may  be  exercised.  Nominee 
cannot 
autonomously  decide  how  voting  rights  are  exercised  are  not 
obligated to notify the company and SIX if they reach, exceed or 
fall below the threshold percentages.

companies 

that 

Pursuant  to  the  Swiss  Code  of  Obligations,  UBS  discloses  in 
its  financial  statements  the  identity  of  any  shareholder  with  a 
holding  of  more  than  5%  of  the  total  share  capital  of  UBS 
Group AG.

Shareholders not registered in the UBS share register
According  to  the  FMIA  disclosure  notifications  filed  with  UBS 
Group  AG  and  the  SIX  as  of  31 December 2018,  the  following 
entities  held  more  than  3%  of  the  total  share  capital  of  UBS 
Group AG: Dodge & Cox, San Francisco, disclosed a holding of 
3.03%  of  the  total  share  capital  of  UBS  Group  AG  on 
30 November 2018;  BlackRock  Inc.,  New  York,  disclosed  a 
holding  of  4.99%  on  28 August 2018;  and  MFS  Investment 
Management,  Boston,  disclosed  a  holding  of  3.05%  on 

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employees

Shares awarded

Awarded to members of the BoD

Awarded to members of the GEB

Awarded to other UBS Group employees

Total

For the year ended 31.12.18

For the year ended 31.12.17

Number of shares
 354,265

 2,996,831

 55,332,567

 58,683,663

Value of shares in 
USD million
 6

Value of shares in 
CHF million
 6

 52

 926

 984

 51

 908

 965

Number of shares
 416,980

 2,720,614

 61,152,037

 64,289,631

Value of shares in 
USD million
 7

Value of shares in 
CHF million
 7

 44

 896

 947

 43

 874

 923

→ Refer to the “Corporate governance and compensation” section of this report for more information on the terms and conditions of the 

shares and options awarded to the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board

Number of shares of BoD members1
Name, function
Axel A. Weber, Chairman

Michel Demaré, Vice Chairman

David Sidwell, Senior Independent Director

Jeremy Anderson, member2

Reto Francioni, member

Ann F. Godbehere, member

Fred Hu, member2

William G. Parrett, former member2

Julie G. Richardson, member

Isabelle Romy, member

Robert W. Scully, member

Beatrice Weder di Mauro, member

Dieter Wemmer, member

Total

oon 31 December
2018

Number of shares held
 764,329

Voting rights in %
 0.042

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017

2018

 642,100
 322,558

 290,694
 189,805

 154,672
 0

–
 98,832

 76,772
 259,225

 232,263
 0

–
–

 106,916
 17,157

 0
 114,802

 94,376
 47,074

 29,917
 145,601

 126,809
 31,159

 14,002

 1,990,542

 0.037
 0.018

 0.017
 0.010

 0.009
 0.000

–
 0.005

 0.004
 0.014

 0.013
 0.000

–
–

 0.006
 0.001

 0.000
 0.006

 0.005
 0.003

 0.002
 0.008

 0.007
 0.002

 0.001

 0.109

 0.102
1 Includes blocked and unblocked shares held by BoD members, including those held by related parties. No options were granted in 2018 and 2017.    2 At the 2018 AGM, Jeremy Anderson and Fred Hu were newly 
elected and William G. Parrett did not stand for re-election.

 1,768,521

2017

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Note 24  Share and option ownership of the members of the Board of Directors, the Group Executive Board and other 
employees (continued)

Share and option ownership / entitlements of GEB members1

Name, function
Sergio P. Ermotti, Group Chief Executive Officer

Martin Blessing, Co-President Global Wealth Management

Christian Bluhm, Group Chief Risk Officer

Markus U. Diethelm, Group General Counsel

Kirt Gardner, Group Chief Financial Officer

Robert Karofsky, Co-President Investment Bank

Sabine Keller-Busse, Group Chief Operating Officer

Ulrich Körner, President Asset Management and
President UBS EMEA

Axel P. Lehmann, President Personal & Corporate Banking 
and President UBS Switzerland

Tom Naratil, Co-President Global Wealth Management and 
President UBS Americas

Piero Novelli, Co-President Investment Bank

Andrea Orcel, former President Investment Bank

Markus Ronner, Group Chief Compliance and Governance 
Officer

Kathryn Shih, President UBS Asia Pacific

Total

on
31 December
2018

Number of
unvested
shares / at risk2
 1,715,430

Number of
vested shares
 1,757,766

Total number of 
shares
 3,473,196

Potentially
conferred
voting
rights in %
 0.191

Potentially
conferred
voting
rights in %4
 0.000

Number of 
options3
 0

2017
2018

2017

2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017

2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017
2018

2017

2018

 1,632,464
 256,356

 460,377
 0

  2,092,841
 256,356

 65,761

 259,745

 131,520
 614,222

 589,659
 343,120

 264,718

 500,902

–
 259,762

 244,676
 910,951

 881,979
 307,090

 156,180
 1,132,938

 1,047,311
 471,049

–
–

 1,328,113
 161,152

–
 503,772

 581,546

 0

 0

 0
 317,516

 194,000
 107,472

 61,652

 254,119

–
 263,362

 176,602
 95,597

 95,597
 277,978

 277,978
 484,075

 422,298
 256,367

–
–

 251,439
 173

–
 150,000

 0

  65,761

 259,745

  131,520
 931,738

  783,659
 450,592

  326,370

 755,021

––
 523,124

  421,278
 1,006,548

  977,576
 585,068

  434,158
 1,617,013

  1,469,609
 727,416

––
–

  1,579,552
 161,325

––
 653,772

  581,546

 7,436,489

 3,964,425

 11,400,914

 0.121
 0.014

 0.004

 0.014

 0.008
 0.051

 0.045
 0.025

 0.019

 0.042

–
 0.029

 0.024
 0.055

 0.057
 0.032

 0.025
 0.089

 0.085
 0.040

–
–

 0.091
 0.009

–
 0.036

 0.034

 0.627

  0
 0

  0

 0

  0
 0

  0
 0

  0

 0

––
 0

  0
 0

  0
 0

  0
 0

  281,640
 0

––
–

  0
 0

––
 0

  74,599

 0

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000

 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000

 0.000

–
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.000
 0.000

 0.016
 0.000

–
–

 0.000
 0.000

–
 0.000

 0.004

 0.000

 0.021
1 Includes all vested and unvested shares and options of GEB members, including those held by related parties.     2 Includes shares granted under variable compensation plans with forfeiture provisions. The actual 
number of shares vesting in the future will be calculated under the terms of the plans. Refer to “Compensation philosophy and framework” in the “Compensation” section of this report for more information on the 
plans.    3 Refer to “Note 30 Employee benefits: variable compensation” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report for more information.    4 No conversion rights outstanding.

  8,863,870

 1,939,943

 6,923,927

  356,239

 0.513

2017

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Related parties are defined under the Swiss Code of Obligations 
as  direct  and  indirect  participants  with  voting  rights  of  20%  or 
more, management bodies (BoD and GEB), external auditors and 
direct  and  indirect  investments  in  subsidiaries.  Payables  due  to 

members  of  the  GEB  and  the  external  auditors  are  provided  in 
the table below. Amounts due from and due to subsidiaries are 
provided on the face of the balance sheet.

Payables due to the members of the GEB

of which: Deferred Contingent Capital Plan

of which: other deferred compensation plans

Payables due to external auditors

USD million

CHF million

31.12.18

31.12.17

31.12.18

31.12.17

 156

 78

 78

 0

 170

 79

 91

 154

 77

 77

 0

 166

 77

 89

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Significant 
regulated 
subsidiary and 
sub-group 
information

Significant regulated subsidiary and sub-group information

Financial and regulatory key figures
for our significant regulated subsidiaries
and sub-groups

As of or for the year ended
Financial information3,4,5
Income statement

Total operating income
Total operating expenses
Operating profit / (loss) before tax
Net profit / (loss)

Balance sheet
Total assets
Total liabilities 
Total equity

Capital6,7
Common equity tier 1 capital
Additional tier 1 capital
Tier 1 capital
Total going concern capital
Tier 2 capital
Total gone concern loss-absorbing capacity
Total capital
Total loss-absorbing capacity

UBS AG
(standalone)1
USD million,
except where indicated
31.12.17

331.12.18

UBS Switzerland AG
(standalone)
CHF million,
except where indicated
31.12.17

331.12.18

UBS Limited
(standalone)
GBP million,
except where indicated
331.12.18 31.12.172

UBS Americas Holding LLC
(consolidated)
USD million,
except where indicated
31.12.172

331.12.18

112,040
99,539
22,501
33,333

10,563
10,091
472
932

88,257
66,439
11,818
11,401

8,350
6,419
1,931
1,513

6638
6621
117
118

796
599
197
114

4480,238
4429,130
551,107

489,313
438,074
51,239

2293,034
2279,200
113,834

290,310
275,525
14,785

331,014
228,345
22,669

35,569
32,760
2,809

112,953
111,162
11,791
33,969

1142,701
1115,280
227,421

12,026
10,709
1,317
(1,674)

140,797
117,950
22,847

449,411
77,805
557,217
663,225

49,625
3,761
53,386
61,464

110,225
44,243
114,468
114,468

10,160
3,000
13,160
13,160

110,932

8,400

225,400

21,560

22,377
2235
22,612

2,529
235
2,764

111,746
22,141
113,887

10,851
1,196
12,047

2255

685

7714

722

22,867

3,449

114,601

12,769

Risk-weighted assets and leverage ratio denominator6,7
Risk-weighted assets
Leverage ratio denominator

2292,888
6601,013

284,707
615,238

995,646
3306,487

92,894
302,987

88,486
228,661

10,473
36,409

Capital and leverage ratios (%)6,7
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio
Tier 1 capital ratio
Going concern capital ratio
Total capital ratio
Total loss-absorbing capacity ratio
Leverage ratio8
Total loss-absorbing capacity leverage ratio

Liquidity7,9,10
High-quality liquid assets (billion)
Net cash outflows (billion)
Liquidity coverage ratio (%)11,12

116.9

221.6

17.4

21.6

110.5

10.0

776
555
1139

88
67
132

110.7

115.1

226.6

88.3

667
553
1128

10.9

14.2

23.2

7.1

69
48
144

228.0
330.8

333.8

99.1

66
11
4429

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26.4

32.9

7.6

6
1
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0

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1122,829

0

0

49,587
135,718

222.3
226.4

227.8

111.3

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8.9

0

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Other
Joint and several liability between UBS AG and UBS Switzerland AG (billion)13
11 As of 1 October 2018, UBS AG prospectively changed the presentation currency of its financial statements from Swiss francs to US dollars. Refer to “Note 2b Changes in accounting policies” in the “UBS AG 
standalone  financial  statements  (audited)”  section  of  the  UBS  AG  standalone  financial  statements  and  regulatory  information  for  the  year  ended  31  December  2018  under  “Holding  company  and  significant 
regulated subsidiaries and sub-groups” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information.     2 Figures as of or for the year ended 31 December 2017 have been adjusted for consistency with the full-year audited 
financial statements and / or local regulatory reporting, which were finalized after the publication of the UBS Group AG Annual Report 2017 and the 31 December 2017 Pillar 3 report on 9 March 2018.     3 UBS AG 
and UBS Switzerland AG financial information is prepared in accordance with Swiss GAAP (FINMA Circular 2015/1 and Banking Ordinance), but does not represent financial statements under Swiss GAAP.     4 UBS 
Limited financial information is prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as endorsed by the EU, but does not represent financial statements under IFRS.     5 UBS Americas 
Holding LLC financial information is prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the US (US GAAP), but does not represent financial statements under US GAAP.    6 For UBS AG and UBS 
Switzerland AG, based on applicable transitional arrangements for Swiss systemically relevant banks (SRBs). For UBS Limited, based on Directive 2013/36/EU and Regulation 575/2013 (together known as CRD IV) 
and their related technical standards, as implemented within the UK by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). For UBS Americas Holding LLC, based on applicable US Basel III rules, with total loss-absorbing 
capacity requirements effective from 1 January 2019 only.     7 Refer to the 31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report under “Pillar 3 disclosures” at www.ubs.com/investors for more information.     8 For UBS AG, on the 
basis of going concern capital. On the basis of tier 1 capital for UBS Limited and UBS Americas Holding LLC.    9 There was no local disclosure requirement for UBS Americas Holding LLC as of 31 December 2018 and 
31 December 2017.     10 For UBS Limited, the values represent an average of the month-end balances for the twelve months ending 31 December 2018 and 31 December 2017 in line with the European Banking 
Authority  guidelines  on  the  liquidity  coverage  ratio  disclosure  (EBA/GL/2017/01).  Including  PRA  Pillar  2  requirements,  the  equivalent  average  ratios  were  179%  and  187%  for  31 December 2018  and 
31 December 2017, respectively.     11 UBS AG is required to maintain a minimum liquidity coverage ratio of 105% as communicated by FINMA.     12 UBS Switzerland AG, as a Swiss SRB, is required to maintain a 
minimum liquidity coverage ratio of 100%.     13 Refer to the “Capital management” section of this report for more information on the joint and several liability. Under certain circumstances, the Swiss Banking Act 
and FINMA’s Banking Insolvency Ordinance authorize FINMA to modify, extinguish or convert to common equity liabilities of a bank in connection with a resolution or insolvency of such bank.    

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UBS Group AG is a holding company and conducts substantially 
all  of  its  operations  through  UBS  AG  and  its  subsidiaries.  UBS 
Group AG and UBS AG have contributed a significant portion of 
their  respective  capital  and  provide  substantial  liquidity  to 
subsidiaries. Many of these subsidiaries are subject to regulations 
requiring compliance with minimum capital, liquidity and similar 
requirements.  The  table 
in  this  section  summarizes  the 
regulatory  capital  components  and  capital  ratios  of  our 
significant  regulated  subsidiaries  and  sub-groups  determined 
under  the  regulatory  framework  of  each  subsidiary’s  or  sub-
group’s home jurisdiction.

→ Refer to “Capital and capital ratios of our significant regulated 

subsidiaries” in the “Capital management” section of this report 

for more information

→ Refer to “Note 26 Restricted and transferred financial assets” in 
the “Consolidated financial statements” section of this report 

for more information. 

Supervisory  authorities  generally  have  discretion  to  impose 
higher  requirements  or  to  otherwise  limit  the  activities  of 
subsidiaries.  Supervisory  authorities  also  may  require  entities  to 
measure capital and leverage ratios on a stressed basis and may 
limit the ability of the entity to engage in new activities or take 
capital actions based on the results of those tests.

In  June  2018,  the  Federal  Reserve  Board  released  the  results 
of  its  Comprehensive  Capital  Analysis  and  Review  (CCAR)  and 
did not object to UBS Americas Holding LLC’s capital plan.

Standalone regulatory information for UBS AG, UBS Switzerland 
AG and UBS Limited as well as consolidated regulatory information 
the 
for  UBS  Americas  Holding 

is  provided 

LLC 

in 

31 December 2018 Pillar 3 report, which is available under “Pillar 3 
disclosures”  at  www.ubs.com/investors.  Standalone 
financial 
statements  for  UBS  Group  AG  as  well  as  standalone  financial 
for  UBS  AG  and 
statements  and 
UBS Switzerland  AG  are  available  under  “Holding  company  and 
significant 
at 
subsidiaries 
regulatory 
www.ubs.com/investors.

sub-groups” 

information 

regulatory 

and 

Asset transfer from UBS Limited to UBS AG and merger of UBS 
Limited into UBS Europe SE
On  1  March  2019,  the  previously  announced  combined  UK 
business  transfer  and  cross-border  merger  of  UBS  Limited  into 
UBS Europe SE took place.

Former  clients  and  other  counterparties  of  UBS  Limited  who 
can  be  serviced  by  UBS  AG’s  London  Branch  were  migrated  to 
UBS  AG’s  London  Branch  prior  to  the  merger.  This  business 
included  a  transfer  of  net  assets  against  cash 
transfer 
consideration of USD 0.7 billion, with no effect on the equity or 
profit  or  loss  of  UBS  AG.  Total  assets  of  UBS  AG  increased  by 
USD 4.4 billion, and total liabilities increased by USD 3.7 billion.

As  a  result  of  the  cross-border  merger,  we  expect  that  UBS 
Europe  SE  will  become  subject  to  direct  supervision  by  the 
European  Central  Bank  and  will  be  considered  a  significant 
regulated subsidiary from a Group reporting perspective. Starting 
with  the  first  quarter  of  2019,  we  will  include  financial  and 
regulatory information of UBS Europe SE in our quarterly reports 
and Pillar 3 reports.  

→ Refer to the “Regulatory and legal developments“ and “Risk 

factors“ sections of this report for more information

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Appendix

Abbreviations frequently used in our financial reports

CDR
CDS
CEA
CECL
CEM
CEO
CET1
CFO
CFTC

CHF
CIC

CIO
CLN
CLO

CLS 

CMBS

COP
C&ORC 

CRD IV

CRM

CSO 
CST
CVA

D
DBO
DCCP

DJSI

DOJ
DOL
D-SIB

DTA
DVA

constant default rate
credit default swap
Commodity Exchange Act
current expected credit loss
current exposure method
Chief Executive Officer
common equity tier 1
Chief Financial Officer
US Commodity Futures 
Trading Commission
Swiss franc
Corporate Institutional 
Clients
Chief Investment Office
credit-linked note
collateralized loan 
obligation
continuous linked 
settlement
commercial mortgage-
backed security
close-out period
Compliance & Operational 
Risk Control
EU Capital Requirements 
Directive of 2013
credit risk mitigation (credit 
risk) or comprehensive risk 
measure (market risk)
Client Strategy Office
combined stress test
credit valuation adjustment

defined benefit obligation
Deferred Contingent 
Capital Plan 
Dow Jones Sustainability 
Indices 
US Department of Justice
US Department of Labor
domestic systemically 
important bank
deferred tax asset
debit valuation adjustment

E
EAD
EBA

EC
ECAI

ECB
ECL
EEPE

EIR
EL
EMEA

EOP
EPE
EPS
ERISA

ESG 

ESMA 

ESR 

ETD
ETF
EU
EUR
EURIBOR

F
FCA

FCT
FDIC

FINMA

FINRA

FMIA

exposure at default
European Banking 
Authority
European Commission
external credit assessment 
institution
European Central Bank
expected credit loss(es)
effective expected positive 
exposure
effective interest rate
expected loss
Europe, Middle East and 
Africa
Equity Ownership Plan
expected positive exposure
earnings per share
Employee Retirement 
Income Security Act of 1974
environmental, social and 
governance
European Securities and 
Markets Authority
environmental and social 
risk 
exchange-traded derivative
exchange-traded fund
European Union
euro
Euro Interbank Offered 
Rate

UK Financial Conduct 
Authority
foreign currency translation
US Federal Deposit 
Insurance Corporation
Swiss Financial Market 
Supervisory Authority
US Financial Industry 
Regulatory Authority 
Swiss Federal Act on 
Financial Market 
Infrastructures and Market 
Conduct in Securities and 
Derivatives Trading

asset-backed security
automatic exchange of 
information
annual general meeting of 
shareholders
advanced internal 
ratings-based
artificial intelligence
alternative investment 
vehicle
Asset and Liability 
Management Committee
advanced measurement 
approach
anti-money laundering
Articles of Association of 
UBS Group AG
available stable funding
advanced supervisory 
formula approach
additional tier 1
assets under management

Basel Committee on 
Banking Supervision
business division
base erosion and anti-
abuse tax
Bank for International 
Settlements
Board of Directors
Business Solutions Center
Swiss occupational 
pension plan

Capital Adequacy 
Ordinance
Corporate Center
Comprehensive Capital 
Analysis and Review
countercyclical buffer
credit conversion factor
central counterparty
counterparty credit risk
Corporate Culture and 
Responsibility Committee
collateralized debt 
obligation

A
ABS
AEI

AGM

A-IRB

AI
AIV

ALCO

AMA

AML 
AoA

ASF 
ASFA

AT1
AuM 

B
BCBS

BD
BEAT

BIS

BoD
BSC 
BVG

C
CAO 

CC
CCAR

CCB
CCF
CCP
CCR
CCRC

CDO

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Abbreviations frequently used in our financial reports (continued)

FMIO

FRA
FSA

FSB
FTA

FTD
FTP
FVA

FVOCI

FVTPL

FX

FINMA Ordinance on 
Financial Market 
Infrastructure
forward rate agreement
UK Financial Services 
Authority
Financial Stability Board
Swiss Federal Tax 
Administration
first to default
funds transfer pricing
funding valuation 
adjustment
fair value through other 
comprehensive income
fair value through profit or 
loss
foreign exchange

G
GAAP

GBP
GEB
GFA 
GHG
GIA
GIIPS

generally accepted 
accounting principles
British pound
Group Executive Board
Group Franchise Awards 
greenhouse gas
Group Internal Audit
Greece, Italy, Ireland, 
Portugal and Spain 
Group Managing Director
GMD
GRI
Global Reporting Initiative
Group ALM Group Asset and Liability 
Management
global systemically 
important bank

G-SIB

H
HQLA
HR 

I
IAA

IAS

IASB

IBOR 
IFRIC

high-quality liquid assets
human resources

internal assessment 
approach
International Accounting 
Standards
International Accounting 
Standards Board
interbank offered rates
International Financial 
Reporting Interpretations 
Committee

IFRS

IHC 

IMA
IMM
IPS 

IRB
IRC
ISDA

K
KRT

L
LAC
LAS
LCR
LGD
LIBOR

LLC
LRD
LTV

M
MiFID II

MiFIR

MRT
MTN

N
NAV
NII
NPA

NRV
NSFR
NYSE 

O
OCA
OCI

OECD 

OIS
OTC

P
PD
PFE
PIT
P&L
POCI 

PRA

Q
QRRE

R
RBA
RBC
RLN
RMBS

RniV
RoAE
RoCET1 
RoE
RoTE
RV
RW
RWA

International Financial 
Reporting Standards
intermediate holding 
companies
internal models approach
internal model method
Investment Platforms and 
Solutions
internal ratings-based
incremental risk charge
International Swaps and 
Derivatives Association

Key Risk Taker

loss-absorbing capacity
liquidity-adjusted stress
liquidity coverage ratio
loss given default
London Interbank Offered 
Rate
limited liability company
leverage ratio denominator
loan-to-value

Markets in Financial 
Instruments Directive II
Markets in Financial 
Instruments associated 
Regulation
Material Risk Taker
medium-term note 

net asset value
net interest income
non-prosecution 
agreement
negative replacement value
net stable funding ratio
New York Stock Exchange

own credit adjustment
other comprehensive 
income
Organisation for Economic 
Co-operation and 
Development  
overnight index swap
over-the-counter

probability of default
potential future exposure
point in time
profit or loss
purchased or originated 
credit-impaired
UK Prudential Regulation 
Authority PRVpositive 
replacement value

qualifying revolving retail 
exposures

ratings-based approach
risk-based capital
reference-linked note
residential mortgage-
backed security
risks not in VaR
return on attributed equity
return on CET1
return on equity
return on tangible equity
replacement value
risk weight
risk-weighted assets

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Abbreviations frequently used in our financial reports (continued)

S
SA
SA-CCR

SAR
SBC 
SCCL 

SDGs 

SE
SEC

SEEOP

SESTA

SESTO

standardized approach
standardized approach for 
counterparty credit risk
stock appreciation right
Swiss Bank Corporation
single-counterparty credit 
limit
Sustainable Development 
Goals
structured entity
US Securities and 
Exchange Commission
Senior Executive Equity 
Ownership Plan
Swiss Federal Act on Stock 
Exchanges and Securities 
Trading
FINMA Ordinance on Stock 
Exchanges and Securities 
Trading

SFA

SFT

SI
SICR

SIX 
SMA

SME

SMF

SNB
SPPI

SRB
SRM
SSFA

SVaR

supervisory formula 
approach
securities financing 
transaction
sustainable investing
significant increase in 
credit risk
SIX Swiss Exchange 
standardized measurement 
approach 
small and medium-sized 
enterprises
Senior Management 
Function
Swiss National Bank
solely payments of 
principal and interest
systemically relevant bank
specific risk measure
simplified supervisory 
formula approach
stressed value-at-risk

T
TBTF
TCJA
TLAC

TRS
TTC

U
UoM
USD
US IHC 

V
VaR

too big to fail
US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
total loss-absorbing 
capacity
total return swap
through the cycle

units of measure 
US dollar
US intermediate holding 
company

value-at-risk

This is a general list of the abbreviations frequently used in our financial reporting. Not all of the listed abbreviations may appear in 
this particular report.

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Information sources

Reporting publications

Other information

including 

framework, 

in  English, 

this  single-volume 

(SAP  no.  80531): 
Annual  publications:  Annual  Report 
Published 
report  provides 
descriptions  of:  our  Group  strategy  and  performance;  the 
strategy  and  performance  of  the  business  divisions  and 
Corporate  Center;  risk,  treasury  and  capital  management; 
responsibility  and  our 
corporate  governance,  corporate 
compensation 
on 
information 
compensation  for  the  Board  of  Directors  and  the  Group 
Executive  Board  members;  and  financial  information,  including 
the financial statements. Auszug aus dem Geschäftsbericht (SAP 
no.  80531):  This  publication  provides  the  translation  into 
German  of  selected  sections  of  the  Annual  Report.  Annual 
Review  (SAP  no.  80530):  This  booklet  contains  key  information 
on  our  strategy  and  performance,  with  a  focus  on  corporate 
responsibility  at  UBS.  It  is  published  in  English,  German,  French 
and  Italian.  Compensation  Report  (SAP  no.  82307):  The  report 
discusses  our 
and  provides 
information on compensation for the Board of Directors and the 
Group  Executive  Board  members.  It  is  available  in  English  and 
German.

compensation 

framework 

Quarterly publications: The quarterly financial report provides 
an  update  on  our  strategy  and  performance  for  the  respective 
quarter. It is available in English.

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Alternatively,  they  can  be  ordered  by  quoting  the  SAP  number 
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report  on  Form  20-F,  filed  pursuant  to  the  US  Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934. The filing of Form 20-F is structured as a 
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements | This report contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including 
but  not  limited  to  management’s  outlook  for  UBS’s  financial  performance  and  statements  relating  to  the  anticipated  effect  of  transactions  and  strategic 
initiatives  on  UBS’s  business  and  future  development.  While  these  forward-looking  statements  represent  UBS’s  judgments  and  expectations  concerning  the 
matters described, a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors could cause actual developments and results to  differ materially from UBS’s 
expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to: (i) the degree to which UBS is successful in the ongoing execution of its strategic plans, including its 
cost reduction and efficiency initiatives and its ability to manage its levels of risk-weighted assets (RWA) and leverage ratio denominator (LRD), including to 
counteract  regulatory-driven  increases,  liquidity  coverage  ratio  and  other  financial  resources,  and  the  degree  to  which  UBS  is  successful  in  implementing 
changes to its businesses to meet changing market, regulatory and other conditions; (ii) the continuing low or negative interest rate environment in Switzerland 
and other jurisdictions, developments in the macroeconomic climate and in the markets in which UBS operates or to which it is exposed, including movements 
in  securities  prices  or  liquidity,  credit  spreads,  and  currency  exchange  rates,  and  the  effects  of  economic  conditions,  market  developments,  and  geopolitical 
tensions on the financial position or creditworthiness of UBS’s clients and counterparties as well as on client sentiment and levels of activity; (iii) changes in the 
availability of capital and funding, including any changes in UBS’s credit spreads and ratings, as well as availability and cost of funding to meet requirements for 
debt eligible for total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC); (iv) changes in or the implementation of financial legislation and regulation in Switzerland, the US, the 
UK,  the  European  Union  and  other  financial  centers  that  have  imposed,  or  resulted  in,  or  may  do  so  in  the  future,  more  stringent  or  entity-specific  capital, 
TLAC,  leverage  ratio,  liquidity  and  funding  requirements,  incremental  tax  requirements,  additional  levies,  limitations  on  permitted  activities,  constraints  on 
remuneration, constraints on transfers of capital and liquidity and sharing of operational costs across the Group or other measures, and the effect these will or 
would  have  on  UBS’s  business  activities;  (v)  the  degree  to  which  UBS  is  successful  in  implementing  further  changes  to  its  legal  structure  to  improve  its 
resolvability and meet related regulatory requirements and the potential need to make further changes to the legal structure or booking model of UBS Group 
in  response  to  legal  and  regulatory  requirements,  proposals  in  Switzerland  and  other  jurisdictions  for  mandatory  structural  reform  of  banks  or  systemically 
important institutions or to other external developments, and the extent to which such changes will have the intended effects; (vi) UBS’s ability to maintain and 
improve  its  systems  and  controls  for  the  detection  and  prevention  of  money  laundering  and  compliance  with  sanctions  to  meet  evolving  regulatory 
requirements and expectations, in particular in the US; (vii) the uncertainty arising from the timing and nature of the UK exit from the EU; (viii) changes in UBS’s 
competitive position, including whether differences in regulatory capital and other requirements among the major financial centers will adversely affect UBS’s 
ability to compete in certain lines of business; (ix) changes in the standards of conduct applicable to our businesses that may result from new regulation or new 
enforcement of existing standards, including recently enacted and proposed measures to impose new and enhanced duties when interacting with customers 
and in the execution and handling of customer transactions; (x) the liability to which UBS may be exposed, or possible constraints or sanctions that regulatory 
authorities  might  impose  on  UBS,  due  to  litigation,  contractual  claims  and  regulatory  investigations,  including  the  potential  for  disqualification  from  certain 
businesses, potentially large fines or monetary penalties, or the loss of licenses or privileges as a result of regulatory or other governmental sanctions, as well as 
the  effect  that  litigation,  regulatory  and  similar  matters  have  on  the  operational  risk  component  of  our  RWA  as  well  as  the  amount  of  capital  available  for 
return to shareholders; (xi) the effects on UBS’s cross-border banking business of tax or regulatory developments and of possible changes in UBS’s policies and 
practices relating to this business; (xii) UBS’s ability to retain and attract the employees necessary to generate revenues and to manage, support and control its 
businesses,  which  may  be  affected  by  competitive  factors;  (xiii)  changes  in  accounting  or  tax  standards  or  policies,  and  determinations  or  interpretations 
affecting the recognition of gain or loss, the valuation of goodwill, the recognition of deferred tax assets and other matters; (xiv) UBS’s ability to implement 
new technologies and business methods, including digital services and technologies and ability to successfully compete with both existing and new financial 
service  providers,  some  of  which  may  not  be  regulated  to  the  same  extent;  (xv)  limitations  on  the  effectiveness  of  UBS’s  internal  processes  for  risk 
management,  risk  control,  measurement  and  modeling,  and  of  financial  models  generally;  (xvi)  the  occurrence  of  operational  failures,  such  as  fraud, 
misconduct, unauthorized trading, financial crime, cyberattacks, and systems failures; (xvii) restrictions on the ability of UBS Group AG to make payments or 
distributions,  including  due  to  restrictions  on  the  ability  of  its  subsidiaries  to  make  loans  or  distributions,  directly  or  indirectly,  or,  in  the  case  of  financial 
difficulties,  due  to  the  exercise  by  FINMA  or  the  regulators  of  UBS’s  operations  in  other  countries  of  their  broad  statutory  powers  in  relation  to  protective 
measures, restructuring and liquidation proceedings; (xviii) the degree to which changes in regulation, capital or legal structure, financial results or other factors 
may affect UBS’s ability to maintain its stated capital return objective; and (xix) the effect that these or other factors or unanticipated events may have on our 
reputation and the additional consequences that this may have on our business and performance. The sequence in which the factors above are presented is 
not indicative of their likelihood of occurrence or the potential magnitude of their consequences. Our business and financial performance could be affected by 
other factors identified in our past and future filings and reports, including those filed with the SEC. More detailed information about those factors is set forth 
in documents furnished by UBS and filings made by UBS with the SEC, including UBS’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2018. 
UBS  is  not  under  any  obligation  to  (and  expressly  disclaims  any  obligation  to)  update  or  alter  its  forward-looking  statements,  whether  as  a  result  of  new 
information, future events, or otherwise.

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provided in text and that can be derived from figures displayed in the tables, is calculated on a rounded basis.

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date or for the relevant period. Zero values generally indicate that the respective figure is zero on an actual or rounded basis. Percentage changes are presented 
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