UBS Deck
In the 1998 merger that created UBS, what did Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation each bring to the combined firm?
Model answer
Union Bank of Switzerland brought scale in Swiss domestic banking — retail, commercial, and private banking strength in the home market. Swiss Bank Corporation brought the international investment…
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