September 24, 2025|
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|2 months agoUBS Boosts US Wealth Management Compensation
Swiss banking giant increases advisor payouts to retain top talent amid fierce competition in US market
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- UBS is increasing advisor payouts effective January 1 to retain and hire talent in the US market.
- A new compensation tier has been created for advisors generating over $20 million in revenue, offering a 60% payout.
- UBS US advisor headcount dropped from 6,002 to 5,773 in the 2024 financial year.
- The bank is increasing pay rates for advisors generating between $1 million and $3 million, and cash payouts for those between $3 million and $4 million.
- UBS faces potential increased capital requirements of up to $26 billion from Swiss regulators.
By The Numbers
60%
Payout rate
5,773
Headcount
$20 million
Revenue Threshold
$32 billion
Book Value
They Said
"UBS is unlikely to want to sell the US operation just to avoid the capital add-on."
"With a book value of the investment at $32 billion, the US operation is likely to account for a large part of the capital that UBS needs to build up."
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