UBS said to be shutting some China private funds, laying off a third of staff

UBS said to be shutting some China private funds, laying off a third of staff

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss bank UBS is seen at the bank's branch in Shanghai, China, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

UBS is shutting down some of its China private funds business and will lay off one-third of the staff as the Swiss bank cuts operating costs in the country, said three sources with direct knowledge of the matter.