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Congratulations to Berkshire Partners on the final closing of Berkshire Fund XI which raised total capital commitments of $7.8bn, inclusive of commitments from the general partner. Fund XI exceeded its target and was oversubscribed despite a challenging fundraising environment. The UBS Private Funds Group was proud to act as global placement agent. Read the press release: https://from.ubs/6047Wuxo5 #shareUBS

Following today’s Extel All-America Research Team announcement, we are delighted to share that UBS gained 6 new positions, taking us to 30 ranked teams in total and doubling our number of top 3 ranked analysts to 14. Thank you to our clients for recognizing the strength of our franchise and congratulations to all of our ranked analysts and teams. Read more here: https://from.ubs/6045W3Wxt #shareUBS

Software-led payments have surpassed 60% penetration in the US following a decade-long shift. Learn why we believe Europe, where penetration stands at 20-30%, is at the tipping point for a significant shift towards software-led payments: https://from.ubs/6046WHOdO #shareUBS #UBSResearch

At our ‘Accelerate your AI thinking’ client series in London, Ross Witeszczak, Founding Partner at Applied Data Science Partners, delved into how AI is streamlining productivity and innovation. One of the most significant trends shaping the future of technology and data has been the integration of Large Language Models. Unstructured data can be turned into something you can work with in a timely manner. However, regulatory controls in the finance industry should still be considered. You can see more insights on the future of AI on our website: https://from.ubs/6041WH88L #shareUBS #ArtificialIntelligence

What is the outlook for the gold market, what approaches are being employed to diversify dollar denominated assets, and how has the precious metal purchase behavior of the official sector evolved due to macro and geopolitical challenges? These are just a few of the key themes Joni Teves, UBS Precious Metal Strategist, recently discussed during a meeting with reserve managers and sovereign institutions. Listen in as Joni unpacks her insights on the gold market. #shareUBS #RMSconference #UBSConf #PreciousMetals

Congratulations to Wendel who has entered into a definitive partnership agreement and acquisition of 75% of Chicago based asset manager, Monroe Capital LLC. UBS acted as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Wendel. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. You can read more here: https://from.ubs/6048WExMk #shareUBS

How has the supply chain landscape shifted over the past decade? We discuss market share across countries, how Chinese companies are reacting, sectors that are likely to see more interest from new aspirants and much more. Listen on Spotify: https://from.ubs/6046WHOKM Listen on Apple: https://from.ubs/6047WHOK3 Hosted by Sambuddha Ray, Head of Macro Strategy Product Management, UBS, with Sunil Tirumalai, Head of EM & Asia Equity Strategy, UBS. #shareUBS

How does Lewis Hamilton master his craft, on and off the track? As part of our #Craftmakers series, we asked him to talk about how he pushes boundaries, as he continues to carve his name into the history books. #UBSCraftmakers #F1 #shareUBS

“I think AI can have really massive potential to help us accelerate decarbonization.” At the recent UBS Private Companies Showcase, we spoke to Raphael Guller, Co-Founder and CDO of SWEEP. He was joined by representatives from a range of firms helping to measure the use – and misuse – of energy in the future. Find out more about how AI could play a key role in establishing more sustainable solutions and how technology is driving innovation in the energy sector: https://from.ubs/6040mCK6O #shareUBS #ImpactTech Thanks to Context Labs BV, Gen2 Energy, Kayrros, newcleo, Synhelion, tado° and Zeplug for joining us.

The surge of generative AI and Taiwan’s crucial role in the global tech supply chain are capturing the attention of investors around the world. For our 20th anniversary in Taiwan, we partnered with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) to host our Taiwan Summit, bringing together over 300 participants. Explore some of the key takeouts on the current tech cycle and TWSE’s value-up plan for the domestic capital market. #shareUBS #UBSConf