Swiss authorities are investigating the £2.6bn takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS amid possible breaches of criminal law, with government officials, regulators and executives at both firms under scrutiny. The move comes after Credit Suisse was rescued by its rival two weeks ago due to fears it would implode. The deal saw the creation of an institution with £1.3tn in assets.
Swiss prosecutors are investigating the takeover of Credit Suisse by rival UBS, following allegations of illegal collusion and market manipulation. The probe has sent shockwaves through the banking industry, as both Credit Suisse and UBS have faced scrutiny over their secretive dealings and the potentially damaging impact of their merger on competition in the Swiss … Read more