UBS Deck
What does UBS stand for, and where does the firm come from?
Model answer
UBS was created by the 1998 merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation, two of Switzerland's largest banks. The subtle detail interviewers appreciate: since the firm unified its…
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