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UBS to close sole India branch, to continue with i-banking

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Swiss banking major UBS has decided to surrender its banking licence in India, which includes exiting its fixed income business, forex operations, and credit services which are capital intensive.UBS India has just one branch in the country, in Mumbai. The decision comes after years of its attempt to own a retail bank here, even as it has been fighting money laundering allegations.When contacted a UBS India spokesperson refused to comment.