Europe's second-highest court has sided with EU antitrust regulators, upholding fines against UBS, UniCredit, Nomura, and other banks for their participation in a government bond cartel. The ruling confirms penalties issued four years prior.
The EU's general court largely backed the European Commission's decision, affirming the banks' involvement in collusive practices. This outcome means UBS will bear its share of the financial penalties associated with this cartel.
This legal decision reinforces the regulatory environment's focus on fair competition and market integrity. For UBS, it solidifies a financial liability stemming from past misconduct, impacting its overall financial performance.
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