UBS Appears to be Mapping out a Digital Roadmap
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Many banks are making digital products an essential part of their offerings. It looks like UBS is joining the fray. UBS, Switzerland’s largest bank as registered several new brand names in the Swiss trademark register.
Among the new brands are UBS Key4 banking, UBS Key4 wealth, and UBS Key4 business, which have been registered and are now legally protected product names of the bank.
To date, however, Key4 is only the name of the online portal by which UBS has been selling its own and third-party mortgage loans since 2020. According to the report, the registrations of the new trademarks could indicate UBS is in the process of building additional brands for a future digital business.
UBS rival Credit Suisse launched a digital product in 2020 and trades under the name CSX.
Questions & Answers
Q.What new brand names has UBS registered?
What new brand names has UBS registered?
UBS has registered several new brand names in the Swiss trademark register. These include UBS Key4 banking, UBS Key4 wealth, and UBS Key4 business, which are now legally protected product names for the bank.
Q.What is the current function of 'Key4' for UBS?
What is the current function of 'Key4' for UBS?
Key4 is currently the name of UBS's online portal. Since 2020, this portal has been used by the bank to sell both its own mortgage loans and those from third-party providers.
Q.What might the registration of these new trademarks indicate?
What might the registration of these new trademarks indicate?
The registration of these new trademarks could suggest that UBS is developing additional brands. This activity might indicate plans for a future digital business, expanding their online offerings.
Q.When did UBS's rival, Credit Suisse, launch a digital product?
When did UBS's rival, Credit Suisse, launch a digital product?
UBS's competitor, Credit Suisse, introduced a digital product in 2020. This offering operates under the brand name CSX, establishing its presence in the digital banking space.
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