France's Debt Outlook Remains Stable in Medium Term, UBS Predicts

UBS Group AG, a holding company operating in wealth management, investment banking, retail and corporate banking, asset management, and other areas, expects France's big picture debt to remain unchanged in the medium term. The group's revenue breakdown is 49.4% for wealth management, 22.1% for investment banking, 18.8% for retail and corporate banking, 6.4% for asset management, and 3.3% for other areas. As of 2024, UBS had $745.8 billion in current deposits and $580 billion in current loans.

UBS Group AG, a global financial services company, has expressed its expectation that France's overall debt situation will remain relatively stable in the medium term. The holding company, which operates in wealth management, investment banking, retail and corporate banking, asset management, and other areas, expects no significant changes to France's debt profile.

As of 2024, UBS had USD 745.8 billion in current deposits and USD 580 billion in current loans UBS Goes Long 30-Year France Government Bonds^[2]. The company's revenue breakdown is as follows: 49.4% for wealth management, 22.1% for investment banking, 18.8% for retail and corporate banking, 6.4% for asset management, and 3.3% for other areas UBS Goes Long 30-Year France Government Bonds^[2].

UBS's latest financial statements indicate a robust performance, with revenue of $48.03 billion in 2024, an increase of 21.24% compared to the previous year's $39.61 billion UBS Group AG (UBS) Stock Price & Overview^[1]. Despite this growth, the company's earnings decreased to $5.09 billion, marking a decrease of -81.42% UBS Group AG (UBS) Stock Price & Overview^[1].

The company has been actively expanding its presence in various regions, including the appointment of new market directors in San Diego, Northern New Jersey, and the opening of a new office in Napa, California [^4, 5, 6]. These moves are part of UBS's strategy to diversify its client base and grow its market share.

UBS's CEO, Sergio Ermotti, has been vocal about the company's plans to maintain its size despite regulatory pressures to boost resilience following the emergency takeover of Credit Suisse . The company's strategic focus on wealth management and investment banking continues to drive its growth, with significant investments in these areas.

Despite the recent economic volatility, UBS has shown resilience, posting better-than-expected quarterly profits and maintaining strong momentum in its global wealth management and corporate units . The company's ability to navigate market uncertainty and maintain a stable debt profile is a testament to its robust financial management.

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UBS Group AG (UBS) Stock Price & Overview^[1] https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/ubs/
UBS Goes Long 30-Year France Government Bonds^[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/ubs-goes-long-30-year-france-government-bonds-ce7d59ded18df120