UBS has invested $1.5 million in XRP through the Volatility Shares XRP ETF and Grayscale XRP Trust, according to a recent SEC filing. The Swiss bank holds 197,369 shares in the ETF and 317 shares in the trust. The investment represents a strategic approach to cryptocurrency exposure through regulated products rather than direct holdings, reflecting broader institutional trends favouring compliance and risk management. This comes as XRP ETFs experience significant inflows whilst Bitcoin and Ethereum face notable outflows. UBS's move signals growing institutional confidence in XRP and regulated crypto products. The development may encourage retail investors to follow suit, particularly in emerging markets, as traditional financial institutions increasingly participate in the cryptocurrency sector through compliant investment vehicles.

DentaCore Group, a Swiss dental platform, has secured CHF150 million (US$190 million) in financing to repay existing debt and fund future acquisitions. The package includes a term loan, revolving credit facility and incremental facility. Founded in 2021, DentaCore specialises in acquiring and consolidating dental practices, clinics and laboratories. The company has rapidly scaled to over 60 dental practices and laboratories through more than 40 acquisitions. UBS served as sole mandated lead arranger, bookrunner and agent for a CHF120 million term loan and revolving credit facility. Houlihan Lokey acted as exclusive financing adviser, whilst MLL Legal provided legal counsel. In 2025, Capital Transmission, a Swiss investment company within the BCGE Group, invested in DentaCore.