Could UBS Really Leave Switzerland? Why the Bank May Relocate.

What happened: Stricter capital requirements imposed by Swiss officials could tie up billions of dollars in capital and have prompted at least one major shareholder to urge UBS to move its headquarters. Why it matters: The capital rules could affect how much capital UBS must hold, and a major shareholder has urged the bank to consider relocating its headquarters.

Stricter capital requirements imposed by Swiss officials could tie up billions of dollars in capital and have prompted at least one major shareholder to urge UBS to move its headquarters.

The capital rules could affect how much capital UBS must hold, and a major shareholder has urged the bank to consider relocating its headquarters.