21 September, 2005

UBS achieves perfect score in Corporate Equality Index - for second year running

UBS received a perfect score of 100 percent in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2005 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year.

The report card, in place since 2002, rates Fortune 500 and other major companies on a scale from zero to 100 percent on seven key indicators of fair treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees, consumers and investors. The indicators include policies prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as equal health care benefits.

The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender political organization, with members throughout the US. It effectively lobbies the US Congress, provides campaign support and educates the public.

9 September, 2005

The Banker magazine names UBS European Equity House of the Year

UBS was this week named European Equity House of the Year in The Banker Awards 2005, in recognition of the firm's position in European equities and equity capital markets.

UBS was also named the Best Bank in Switzerland. Widely regarded as the industry standard for banking excellence, The Banker Awards were judged by a high-profile panel comprising senior business and banking figures.

8 September, 2005

UBS expands Commodities business with new Base Metals function

The Investment Bank has just expanded its Commodities business by establishing a Base Metals franchise out of London and becoming a member of the London Metal Exchange.

The addition of aluminum, copper, nickel, tin, lead, aluminum alloy and North American special aluminum alloy contract to the firm's portfolio represents a significant expansion of its trading capabilities. UBS is already a leading global player in precious metals, having traded gold, silver, platinum and palladium for over 50 years.

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