Credit Suisse CEO on Capital Raising, Archegos, Greensill

Credit Suisse CEO on Capital Raising, Archegos, Greensill

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The transcript discusses Credit Suisse's response to the Archegos fallout and Greensill Capital situation. It outlines measures taken to mitigate risks, including capital raising and risk reduction strategies. The company is conducting investigations and reviewing risk parameters, with no immediate personnel changes expected. Future strategies focus on strengthening wealth management and investment banking, with ongoing dialogue with regulators. The company aims to maintain a strong capital base to support business growth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was one of the key actions taken by Credit Suisse to address the Archegos fallout?

Expanding into new markets

Reducing employee salaries

Acquiring a new company

Issuing a mandatory convertible bond

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What is Credit Suisse's plan to reduce risk in their prime brokerage business?

Reduce leverage exposure by $35 billion

Expand into new regions

Hire more staff

Increase leverage exposure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How much cash has Credit Suisse recouped from Greensill Capital?

$10 billion

$2 billion

$7 billion

$5.4 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who has been appointed as the interim Chief Risk Officer at Credit Suisse?

Lara Warner

Joe Explained

Thomas Gottstein

David Mathers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What has been Credit Suisse's track record in terms of credit provisions over the last 11 years?

Strong and consistent

Weak and inconsistent

Moderate with some fluctuations

Unpredictable

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What is one of the strategic priorities for Credit Suisse with the new chairman?

To sell off major assets

To close down the wealth management division

To focus on running the business and ensuring stability

To increase risk exposure

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What is Credit Suisse's strategy in wealth management and investment banking?

To focus solely on retail banking

To merge with another major bank

To exit the investment banking sector

To become a leader in wealth management with strong investment banking capabilities