UBS is reorganizing its U.S. wealth management unit, a move that comes as the Swiss bank looks to grow the business and improve profit margins. Starting Jan. 1, UBS’ U.S. field management structure will consist of four regional units (Northeast,

UBS Group AG made organizational changes to its wealth-management unit in the US as it seeks to lift profitability in a market that’s central for its growth plans.

Swiss banking giant UBS is reportedly planning to restructure its US wealth management operations, targeting client focus beyond the ultra-wealthy. The restructuring forms part of UBS’ efforts to close the profitability and size gap with larger competitors such as Morgan Stanley and Bank of America's Merrill Lynch,

UBS plans to overhaul its wealth management business in the United States, splitting the operation into six divisions and focusing more on clients that are not super wealthy, according to an internal memo and a media report on Tuesday.