Credit Suisse

Mar 22, 2023
Trying to explain the bank runs? The “takeconomy” might deserve some of the blame.
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Many factors led to Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, but content creator Kyla Scanlon says “social media risk” accelerated the slide.
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Mar 20, 2023
Is Switzerland still synonymous with safe banking?
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Switzerland’s reputation for secure, secret banking goes back to at least WW I. But its banks have changed over time, with mixed results.
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Mar 15, 2023
Europe’s Credit Suisse is in trouble. Could its problems infect the rest of the financial system?
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The bank, much larger than SVB, found problems in its financial reporting. Its Saudi funders ended support, but Swiss officials may step in.
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Jul 14, 2014
Why dark pools became a bad dream for European banks
Regulators are going after the private exchange operations of European banks.
May 23, 2014
The Weekly Wrap: Still waiting for a housing boost
John Carney with the Wall Street Journal and Linette Lopez from the Business Insider join Kai to discuss the week in review.
Apr 30, 2014
Are we moving away from "too big to jail"?
Two big banks are reportedly about to face criminal charges.
Dec 16, 2013
Swiss banks agree to help U.S. on tax evader crackdown
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There was a time not so long ago when if you wanted to store money somewhere, no questions asked, you’d go to Switzerland. Maybe not so much anymore.
Feb 1, 2012
Criminal charges expected for ex-Credit Suisse traders
The government is expected to file criminal charges today against two former traders at the investment bank Credit Suisse for allegedly misstating the value of mortgage bonds back in 2008.
Feb 1, 2012
Federal prosecutors target former Credit Suisse traders
Prosecutors are expected to file criminal charges against traders from Credit Suisse for inflating the value of mortgage bonds back in 2008. Why it has taken so long for these charges to be filed?
Dec 15, 2011
Credit Suisse makes life a little harder for aspiring rogue traders
Take an extra week off and disconnect from your computers and BlackBerry, the bank tells employees as it steps up efforts to thwart nefarious trading within its ranks