1047 GMT - UBS Group is likely to outperform global peers in terms of earnings-per-share growth in the coming years, Bank of America analysts say. Bank of America raises its recommendation on the Swiss bank's stock to buy from neutral, citing expectations of 30% growth a year in EPS for the 2025-2028 period. "EPS is set to grow sequentially at the fastest pace of any bank globally," the analysts say. UBS looks set to benefit from strong growth in wealth management and capital markets, according to Bank of America. This, coupled with the prospect of more lenient capital requirements than previously feared, makes UBS's shares attractive, the analysts add. Bank of America also lifts its share target price to 48 Swiss francs from 35 francs. Shares climb 2% to 34.85 francs. (adria.calatayud@wsj.com)

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