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UBS Group AG

UBS Group AG: A leading multinational investment bank and financial services firm, headquartered in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland. It specialises in global wealth management, personal and corporate banking, asset management, and investment banking. UBS primarily serves ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals, institutional investors, and corporate clients worldwide, alongside retail clients in Switzerland. Recognised as the world’s largest private bank, it significantly expanded its market position by acquiring Credit Suisse in 2023. UBS also maintains notable sponsorship deals, including with Roger Federer. Its overall business focus is on client-centric solutions, innovation, and sustainable finance.

Porsche’s all-electric Macan Turbo sports car is displayed at the 17th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024) on April 23, 2025. Photo: Shutterstock

Electric & new energy vehicles

High-end car sales sink in China as cheaper brands trump European marques

Many buyers were swayed by a 20,000 yuan (US$2,830 ) trade-in subsidy offered by the government for purchasing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

14 Dec 2025 - 3:22PM

China’s private sector

China’s growing young billionaire class masks innovation hurdles, analysts say

14 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong to keep IPO crown in 2026 on mega deals and return of US capital: UBS

11 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM

Ant Group

Ant International signs WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu as brand ambassador

Payments firm says star player ‘embodies the spirit of perseverance’ driving young people and small businesses to ‘uplift their communities’.

9 Dec 2025 - 12:01AM

Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty warms up prior to a game against the Chicago Sky on September 11, 2025, in Chicago. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Millionaires and billionaires

Mainland China’s billionaire count surges as BYD and Mixue bosses power gains

The combined wealth of mainland China’s billionaires soars 22 per cent to US$1.77 trillion; Hong Kong’s ultra-rich population rises.

4 Dec 2025 - 5:29PM

Banking & finance

China’s JD.com unit Jingdong Industrials aims for US$412 million Hong Kong IPO

Seven cornerstone investors led by London-based M&G Investments pledge a total of US$170 million.

3 Dec 2025 - 3:14PM

China property

UBS predicts 2.4 million China property foreclosures as loan defaults rise

Apartments seized from small businesses could reach more than 2.4 million by 2027, according to UBS’ John Lam.

3 Dec 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Fog surrounds skyscrapers and residential buildings in Beijing, creating a unique landscape. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images

China property

Morgan Stanley sees mainland China property slump extending into 2026

The US investment bank expects limited policy support from Beijing next year despite few signs of a turnaround in the sector.

2 Dec 2025 - 4:22PM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks waver on bitcoin sell-off, carry trade unravelling

‘A surge in the Japanese yen is once again playing havoc with markets,’ analyst says.

2 Dec 2025 - 4:41PM

Banking & finance

UBS remains bullish on Chinese tech but warns of big market swings in 2026

Swiss bank flags five major risks for next year, including economic weakness, resurgence of inflation and renewed US-China tensions.

27 Nov 2025 - 7:15PM

Chinese tech stocks “are still not expensive”, according to UBS. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong investors still flock to US tech stocks despite bubble fears

Individual traders are adhering to a ‘buy the dip’ strategy, Interactive Brokers’ David Friedland says.

27 Nov 2025 - 12:23PM

David Friedland, Asia-Pacific head at Interactive Brokers. Photo: Yulu Ao

China property

UBS’ China property optimist retreats from bullish calls, foresees deeper slump

Home prices in mainland China are expected to fall for at least another two years as more people prefer renting over buying, John Lam says.

24 Nov 2025 - 4:34PM

Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP drops Anglo American bid again as rival rejects new proposal

BHP made the approach just weeks before shareholders from Anglo and Teck vote on a merger deal.

24 Nov 2025 - 1:50PM

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong talent scheme: They came for jobs. Will they stay to buy homes?

Imported professionals could sustain the property market – if they put down roots and transition from renting to owning.

22 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM

Blockchain

Ant International, UBS partner on blockchain-based cross-border payments

The strategic partnership aligns with financial institutions’ increased adoption of blockchain technology for cross-border payment solutions.

17 Nov 2025 - 5:00PM

Ant International and UBS seek to explore innovations in blockchain-based tokenised deposits. Photo: Handout

Millionaires and billionaires

Chinese jewellery firm V Muse sets sights on big-name international rivals

Company prepares to open its first store, in Shanghai, after eight years honing its aesthetic sense and making a splash at CIIE.

17 Nov 2025 - 7:30AM

China stock market

Stick with emerging-market stocks, especially in China, AI: UBS

Firms with direct exposure to AI demand, especially in China, are set to shine among emerging-market equities next year, Swiss bank says.

14 Nov 2025 - 7:30AM

Banking & finance

China’s market regulator appears in public after resignation report

The CSRC issued a statement and posted photos of Wu Qing in meetings hours after a report said he had sought to resign for health reasons.

14 Nov 2025 - 12:18AM

A photo issued by the China Securities Regulatory Commission shows chairman Wu Qing (centre) with officials from France and Brazil. Photo: Handout

China property

China’s property sector needs stronger stimulus: Citigroup economist

Citi is the latest international bank to call for more aggressive policies from Beijing to jolt the country’s ailing property market.

13 Nov 2025 - 6:45PM

China stock market

Chinese gold stocks set to shine as UBS and Schroders see bullion extending gains

UBS sees gold possibly hitting US$4,700, while Schroders expects central banks’ gold purchases to keep prices elevated.

12 Nov 2025 - 7:30AM

China stock market

China’s dividend plays steal the spotlight as tech euphoria begins to fade

Investors show a shift from growth to value as investors take profits after a torrid year for tech stocks.

11 Nov 2025 - 7:30AM

Screens display financial movements at the new Shanghai Stock Exchange building. Photo: AFP

Family offices

Hong Kong leader John Lee to speak at family business summit

Third annual event curated by the Post and Blue Pool Capital, presented by UBS, features speakers from governments to Wall Street to the NBA.

7 Nov 2025 - 7:54AM

(Left to right): SCMP’s Executive Managing Editor Zuraidah Ibrahim, Editor-in-Chief Tammy Tam, Singapore’s former foreign minister George Yeo, Alibaba Group Holding’s chairman Joe Tsai, SCMP’s CEO Catherine So, at the 2025 Family Business Summit in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP

Wealth management

Hong Kong roars ahead as top wealth hub, overtaking Singapore

Nearly 45 per cent of top global private banks say their affluent clients prefer Hong Kong over other wealth management centres: PWMA report.

6 Nov 2025 - 2:56PM

IPO

China’s WeRide drives for ‘ubiquitous’ robotaxis after Hong Kong listing

Founder and CEO Tony Han says listing proceeds will help company expand globally as analysts predict robotaxi growth.

6 Nov 2025 - 4:44PM

Banking & finance

China-US ties find ‘stable equilibrium’ but tech threats loom: financial leaders

Technological disruptions like unregulated stablecoin issuers pose risks, speakers say at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit.

4 Nov 2025 - 1:25PM

William Ford, chairman and CEO of General Atlantic, speaks at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So

HKEX

Hong Kong’s women leaders drive finance talent and economic growth: Paul Chan

Nearly 60 per cent of business students are women – and they are the future fintech innovators and next-gen CEOs, financial secretary says.

3 Nov 2025 - 10:16PM

Women Chief Executives Hong Kong (WCE HK) host its first Women Chief Executives Summit (WCE Summit) at the HKEX Connect Hall on November 3. Photo: Sun Yeung

Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: women in charge, Shaquille O’Neal and Aryna Sabalenka

In the latest issue, we talk to Hong Kong women CEOs, basketball legend turned global businessman Shaquille O’Neal, and world tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

3 Nov 2025 - 12:09PM

China exports

Cuts to US ‘fentanyl tariffs’ help Chinese exporters gain on competition

Analysts said the reduction in US tariffs creates space for Chinese producers to gain on Asian competitors – particularly in low-cost goods.

1 Nov 2025 - 8:04AM

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