# Swiss lawmakers worry UBS could pressure them by curbing party funding.

*business · news · 2026-04-28 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- Some Swiss lawmakers fear UBS may retaliate against stricter regulations by cutting party funding.
- UBS provided 1.2 million Swiss francs to Swiss political parties in 2025 based on seat count.
- UBS lobbying against the proposed banking regulations has been unusually intense, according to the finance minister.
- The proposed law would require UBS to raise an additional $20 billion in core capital.

**Companies:** UBS
**Countries:** Switzerland

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