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UBS executives have expressed concerns about the Swiss government’s plan to impose tougher capital requirements on the bank. The government’s plan aims to prevent a repeat of the Credit Suisse collapse and ensure that UBS does not become too big to fail. However, UBS argues that additional capital is the wrong remedy and will require it to find $15 billion to $25 billion in additional capital. Despite this, UBS remains committed to returning excess capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

UBS Group Chairman Colm Kelleher has disputed the notion that the Swiss bank is ‘too big to fail’ and defended its capitalization during the UBS Annual General Meeting. Kelleher emphasized UBS’s strong balance sheet and sustainable business model, asserting that the bank is well-positioned to withstand potential shocks.