Swiss franc shock to cripple earnings at Credit Suisse and UBS
The Swiss National Bank’s decision to abandon its euro peg on Thursday is likely to cripple earnings at Switzerland’s two international investment banks. But it could deliver an unexpected capital boost as well, changing the game as the two institutions race to meet onerous capital rules imposed in the “Swiss finish”.
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