UBS fourth-quarter profit jumps 137% By Reuters

ZURICH (Reuters) – UBS on Tuesday posted a 137% rise in fourth-quarter net profit, as high levels of client activity helped the world’s largest wealth manager end 2020 on a high note.

Fourth-quarter net profit of $1.708 billion far outstripped median expectations for $966 million in a poll of 20 analysts compiled by the bank.

“Our strong 2020 results clearly demonstrate the true strength of our franchise,” Chief Executive Ralph Hamers said.

Hamers, the former CEO of ING, took over from long-time UBS boss Sergio Ermotti in November.