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 [...]

Swiss economy picks up in second quarter »

Switzerland’s economy regained some momentum between April and June as consumer spending and solid exports outweighed a drop in company investment. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs in Bern said on Tuesday that gross domestic product grew by 0.4 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2008, and by 2.3 per cent compared with [...]