Switzerland Targets Credit Suisse Executives' Bonuses

The video discusses the distribution of bonuses at different management levels, highlighting that 50% of bonuses are paid out while 25% are withheld. This affects around 1000 people and extends a temporary measure by the Swiss government. Compensation issues are significant at UBS and Credit Suisse, with questions about payments to executives like Air Mahdi. There are concerns about potential clawbacks and shareholder dissatisfaction due to perceived excessive risk-taking encouraged by compensation structures. Bloomberg's analysis shows that 35 billion francs have been allocated to bonus pools over 12 years, with a profit of 35 million.

What percentage of bonuses is withheld for lower management levels?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

What major event influenced the temporary bonus measures discussed?

• Credit Suisse's financial crisis

• Bloomberg's financial report

• UBS Annual General Meeting

• Swiss Government's decision on March 21st

What is a significant concern for the executive team at UBS?

• Expanding into new markets

• Reducing employee turnover

• Increasing shareholder dividends

• Managing a larger bank

What potential action is being considered for past compensations at Credit Suisse?

• Increasing bonuses

• Implementing clawbacks

• Offering stock options

• Reducing salaries

How much profit was generated over the last 12 years compared to the bonus pool at Credit Suisse?

• 35 million francs

• 50 billion francs

• 50 million francs

• 35 billion francs