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Orbit36 expands its expertise with four seasoned banking experts

We are excited to announce the expansion of Orbit36’s expertise in strategic transformation, treasury and risk management. Effective immediately, Orbit36 offers clients additional access to its broader network of senior…

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The write-down of Credit Suisse’s AT1-bonds and the Swiss TBTF-framework

As part of the merger between UBS and Credit Suisse and the additional measures implemented by the Swiss authorities, USD 17bn of AT1 instruments issued by Credit Suisse are written…

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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse – Should we worry about European Banks?

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) end of last week sent shock waves over the global financial system. Bank stocks in the US and Europe lost between 10% and…

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The UK PRA expects international banks to improve on risk management

In their “Dear CEO letter” from 10 January 2023, the Bank of England’s Prudential Authority (PRA) sets their supervisory priorities for 2023 in the areas i) financial resilience, ii) operational…

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Highlights from the 25th Annual Bank Capital Management Conference in London

Last week, I was invited to attend the 25th Annual Bank Capital Management in Banking Institutions conference in London and to lead the pre-conference workshop about “vulnerabilities revealed by the…

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Credit Suisse Strategy Update – Main takeaways

This morning, Credit Suisse lifted the curtain and published its long awaited strategy update. Here are the main takeaways: Most importantly, Credit Suisse drastically reduces its Investment Bank and focuses…

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Orbit36 Vice Chairman Claude Moser on Swiss National Television

Ahead of Credit Suisse’s long-expected strategy update, Orbit36 Vice Chairman Claude Moser is interviewed by SFR News, Switzerland’s primary public television channel. Today’s main edition of “Tagesschau” can be watched…

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Banks in temporary troubles as clearers of energy firms

With skyrocketing energy prices on 26 August 2022, energy firms came in troubles and their banks faced a critical moment. The sharp price increases of future contracts on gas and…

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Axpo – Wohin fliessen die Bundes-Milliarden, wenn es ernst gilt?

Am 6. September 2022 hat die Axpo Holding vom Bund eine nachrangige, unbesicherte Kreditlinie von 4 Mia. CHF zugesprochen erhalten. Diese wurde notwendig, weil stark gestiegene Strompreise hohe Sicherheitsleistungen für…

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Axpo – Ein gewaltiger Sturm im Wasserglas

Heute Morgen hat die Axpo Holding AG beim Bund ein Gesuch um temporäre Liquiditätshilfe eingereicht. Mittels Notverordnung hat der Bundesrat den Rettungsschirm für die Schweizer Stromwirtschaft aktiviert und der Axpo…

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