The bank attributed net loss mainly to net charges for provisions for litigation, regulatory and similar matters of CHF2.08bn ($2.28bn) as well as net restructuring charges of CHF258m ($284m) and an own credit loss on financial liabilities designated at fair value of CHF414m ($455.6m).
Wealth Management’s pre-tax profit stood at CHF398m ($438m), against CHF582m ($640.5m) during the previous quarter same year.
Wealth Management Americas’ pre-tax profit in the fourth quarter of 2012 was $216m, while its total operating income stood at $1.74bn.
The Investment Bank posted a pre-tax loss of CHF557m ($613m), compared to a pre-tax loss of CHF2.85bn ($3.13bn) during the third quarter of 2012.
Retail & Corporate’s pre-tax profit was CHF361m ($397m), while Global Asset Management’s pre-tax profit was CHF149m ($164m), primarily due to higher net management and performance fees.
The bank’s Basel 2.5 tier 1 capital ratio continued to improve and stood at 21.3% on 31 December 2012, up by 1.1% from 30 September 2012.
