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RegulationsApril 13 2023

Unravelling the Credit Suisse merger

Historic failings may exacerbate the banking sector’s crisis of faith and inspire new legal claims, writes Simon Fawell.
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Hastily agreed over a weekend, Credit Suisse’s $3.3bn merger with UBS has already seen significant fallout which will play out over a much longer timeframe.

The immediate losers are already formulating their strategy for clawing back losses, and investors for whom the implications are currently less clear are seeking legal advice on the escape routes available should their positions move against them. 

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