The U.S. SEC cleared a key legal hurdle for UBS by allowing potential debt-to-equity conversions under its crisis-resolution plan without enforcement action. The move supports “bail-in” mechanisms directed by Swiss regulators and addresses cross-border issues exposed during the Credit Suisse rescue, strengthening UBSs contingency framework.

The U.S. SEC cleared a key legal hurdle for UBS by allowing potential debt-to-equity conversions under its crisis-resolution plan without enforcement action. The move supports…

The US SEC has removed a legal obstacle for UBS's crisis-resolution plan, easing regulatory pressure as the Swiss bank integrates Credit Suisse operations.