{
  "id": 9635296,
  "title": "The long game: How UBS shapes its next chapter in Singapore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/the-long-game-how-ubs-shapes-its-next-chapter-in-singapore",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-24T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Singapore",
    "slug": "the-business-times-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/bt50/long-game-how-ubs-shapes-its-next-chapter-singapore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UBS, a global financial services company, has had a significant presence in Singapore for over six decades. In recent months, the bank has been bringing its regional Padel Series to Singapore, a racket sport that has gained popularity worldwide. UBS’ involvement in sport extends beyond Padel, with the bank arranging encounters between athletes like George Russell, Sergio Garcia, and Thierry Henry with aspiring young athletes in Singapore.\n\nThis emphasis on sport is part of UBS’ broader strategy to create opportunities for people to connect through shared passions and experiences, celebrating values such as dedication, resilience, and excellence. The bank’s approach mirrors its own evolution in Singapore, where it has become a major player in wealth management, investment banking, and global technology operations.\n\nUBS’ expansion in Singapore has been driven by the city-state’s attractiveness as a financial hub, characterized by openness, stability, connectivity, and investment in talent and innovation. The bank’s recent move into its largest office in Asia-Pacific at 9 Penang Road and the establishment of its first AI & Transformation Factory in 2024 are examples of this strategy.\n\nIn the realm of wealth management, UBS is expanding its focus on high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, recognizing the growth of Singapore’s wealth pool. This includes creating opportunities for young professionals to learn from experienced practitioners, reflecting UBS’ belief that talent thrives when people are given opportunities to learn from the best.\n\nIn addition to sport and wealth management, UBS is also involved in art and philanthropy. As a founding partner, the bank supports ART SG, an international art fair that aims to make art accessible to all and promote sustainable practices. UBS University also provides training and mentorship for fresh graduates and mid-career professionals, aligning with the bank’s broader strategy of sharing expertise to deepen talent.",
  "summary": "From wealth management to philanthropy, AI to sport, UBS sees a common thread running through its six-decade journey here: staying ahead means...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}