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UPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished Dec 24, 2025

UBS Plans Job Cuts in Europe and Africa

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
10,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~14%
PLANNED DATE
Jan 31, 2026
10,000 OF 73,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Europe and Africa.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

UBS Group is reportedly planning job cuts in Europe and Africa, contributing to a positive response in its stock performance. While specific numbers of affected employees have not been disclosed, the announcement indicates a strategic move to streamline operations in these regions. The layoffs are part of broader adjustments within the company, reflecting ongoing changes in the financial landscape. Further details regarding the exact timing and scale of the cuts remain unclear.

UBS cut 10,000 jobs as of January 31, 2026.

That is roughly 13.7% of the 73,000 people UBS employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 25 layoff events at UBS since October 2023, affecting a combined 18,077 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by UBS.

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Financials · 73,000 employees
25
EVENTS TRACKED
61K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 24, 2025LAST UPDATED MAY 30, 2026