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UBS's first-quarter 2026 results

UBS reports USD 3.0bn net profit and 16.8% RoCET1 in 1Q26 driven by strong client activity and flows; on track to complete integration by year-end   Excellent 1Q26 performance with net profit up 80% YoY to USD 3.0bn, return on CET1 capital (RoCET1) of 16.8% and underlying1 RoCET1 of 17.0%   Strong momentum with clients […]

OKX, BlackRock and Standard Chartered launch joint framework to establish new utility for tokenized real-world assets

OKX to accept BlackRock’s tokenized short-term US treasury fund, BUIDL, as yield-bearing collateral for trading Standard Chartered to provide a comprehensive and reliable custody offering, the first-ever G-SIB-backed off-exchange tokenized collateral framework Initiative scales utility of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and enables broader market participation OKX has announced the launch of a joint framework with […]

Q1 2026: DWS With Sol­id Start in­to the Year

In a more challenging geopolitical environment, DWS delivered a solid start into the year. Year-on-year, DWS achieved significant improvements across its key metrics – including revenues, costs, profit before tax, net income, Cost-Income Ratio and Assets under Management. Long-term net flows (ex Cash and Advisory Services) of EUR 6.6bn in Q1 2026 (Q4 2025: EUR […]

Santander adds eight million customers, with revenue up 4%, costs down 3% and underlying EPS increasing 17%

Underlying profit for Q1 2026, excluding M&A[1], was €3.6 billion, up 12%. Net interest income rose 4% and net fee income 6%, driven by higher activity. CET1 ratio reached 14.4%, supported by strong organic capital generation and the Poland disposal. TNAV plus cash dividend per share up 19%. Underlying business performance   All variations are […]

Record gold prices continue to shift demand dynamics

The World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total quarterly gold demand (including OTC) reached 1,231t, a 2% increase year-on-year. While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record US$193bn, up 74% year-on-year.   Around the world, retail investors were drawn to gold’s price momentum and safe-haven appeal, […]

Julius Baer is ‘Guernsey’s best large business’

Julius Baer won two awards at the first Guernsey’s Best Workplace Awards.   The practice was named Overall Winner (large sized business) and was awarded the Line Manager Spotlight Award too.   With more than 120 staff in Guernsey, Julius Baer offers a range of financial services, including discretionary portfolio management, investment advisory services, and […]