History
In 1856, Credit Suisse Group (CS Group) was founded in Zurich as Schweizerische Kreditanstalt. CS Group took a controlling stake in the First Boston Corporation in 1988. In 1996, CS Holding became Credit Suisse Group as a holding company of Credit Suisse and Credit Suisse First Boston. In 2006, Credit Suisse was launched as an integrated global bank.Mission
The mission of Credit Suisse Group is to become the world's premier bank, renowned for its expertise in investment banking, private banking and asset management, and most valued for its advice, innovation and execution.Area of Operation
- Investment Banking
- Private Banking
- Asset Management
Key Statistics
- Credit Suisse holds assets of $1,454.3 billion.
- Credit Suisse made profits of $4.69 billion in 2006.
- Credit Suisse operates worldwide in Switzerland and other parts of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas.
- Credit Suisse has 63,523 employees.
Organization
The organization is governed by:- Board of Directors
- Executive Board
- Board Committees (Audit Committee, Compensation Committee)
International Ranking
- Credit Suisse ranks 30th in the world according to Forbes Magazine.
- Credit Suisse ranks 57th in the Fortune Global 500.
Recent Merger
A merger with Winterthur occurred in 1997.Headquarter Address
Paradeplatz 8CH-8070 Zurich
Switzerland
Phone: 41-1-212-1616
Website URL: www.credit-suisse.com
