Credit Suisse Logo — The Credit Suisse Group is a global provider of financial services, headquartered in the city of Zurich, Switzerland. It offers a private client, as well as small and medium enterprises, a comprehensive financial advisory banking products. In the areas of investment banking and financial intermediation, serves institutions and global enterprises, government agencies and private clients. The registered shares of Credit Suisse Group (CSGN) are listed on the Swiss stock exchange, and also in New York as American Depositary Share. The group employs 60,000 people worldwide. At March 31, 2005, assets amounted to 1,271.6 billion generated francs.
The division of Credit Suisse is made up of two major segments: Private banking offers senior customers in Switzerland and in many world markets, products and wealth management services. Private banking is recognized for its innovative strategies and its focus on meeting the needs of customers. The corporate banking market and provides banking products and services to businesses and individuals in Switzerland. Credit Suisse is the second borrower on the Swiss market. It offers its services through an extensive branch network and distribution channels.