Goodwill and intangible assets (Detail 3) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Entity [Table]
2022	$ 29
2023	27
2024	23
2025	23
2026	23
Thereafter	126
Not amortized due to indefinite useful life	2
Total	252
UBS AG
Entity [Table]
2022	29
2023	27
2024	23
2025	23
2026	23
Thereafter	126
Not amortized due to indefinite useful life	2
Total	$ 252

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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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