Exhibit 23.1
Zurich, 22 December 2016
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 to be filed on or about 22 December 2016), pertaining to the UBS Financial Services incorporated of Puerto Rico Savings Plus Plan, of our reports dated 10 March 2016 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of UBS Group AG (and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of UBS Group AG), included in its Annual Report (Form 20-F), for the year ended 31 December 2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ernst & Young Ltd
| /s/ Marie-Laure Delarue | /s/ Ira S. Fitlin | |||
Marie-Laure Delarue Licensed Audit Expert | Ira S. Fitlin Certified Public Accountant (U.S.) | |||