Credit Suisse had been required by the SNB to strengthen its capital base »

As such, 90% capital protection will not apply to unitholders if units are redeemed prior to, or after, the Capital Protection Date and may not apply in certain limited circumstances.  The 90% capital protection described above will only apply on the Capital Protection Date.  UBS will also receive amounts equivalent to withdrawal fees charged to [...]

Credit Suisse said it expected to make a loss »

But the Swiss banking shares recovered slightly and UBS shares posted a modest gain by mid-morning.  The move marks a turnaround from earlier assurances that the Swiss banking system is safe and doesn’t need government support of the kind seen elsewhere.  Both UBS and rival Credit Suisse have been hit by the sudden drought on the [...]