Credit Suisse's Demise Sparks Swiss Outrage

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Source: The Economist
Credit Suisse's Demise Sparks Swiss Outrage
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Credit Suisse held its final annual general meeting before being rescued by UBS, with shareholders expressing anger and disappointment at the bank's demise. The rescue deal, which was agreed without a shareholder vote, valued Credit Suisse's shares at a mere SFr0.76 ($0.84). The bank's dividend was scrapped, and five members of the board did not seek re-election. Swiss owners represent 87% of Credit Suisse's total, and many are furious at the death of the 167-year-old institution.

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