Top Credit Suisse Investor Says No to Investing More Money

The transcript discusses the regulatory constraints faced by an investor in Credit Suisse, emphasizing the 9.8% ownership limit to avoid new regulatory regimes. It also touches on the lack of involvement in turnaround strategies for the bank, as the investor does not hold a board seat. The investor clarifies their stance on not pursuing further investment in Credit Suisse First Boston.

Why is the speaker not willing to provide additional liquidity to Credit Suisse?

• They are not interested in the bank's performance.

• They have reached a regulatory ownership limit.

• They lack the financial resources.

• They plan to sell their shares.

What percentage of Credit Suisse does the speaker's entity currently own?

• 12.8%

• 5.8%

• 9.8%

• 10.8%

What is the speaker's role in relation to Credit Suisse?

• They are an investor without board involvement.

• They are a competitor.

• They are a board member.

• They are a regulatory authority.

What does the speaker suggest about new strategies for Credit Suisse?

• They are actively developing new strategies.

• They have proposed a merger with another bank.

• They believe radical ideas are unnecessary.

• They defer to Credit Suisse for such discussions.

What is the speaker's stance on investing in Credit Suisse First Boston?

• They are not interested in investing.

• They have already invested.

• They are waiting for market conditions to improve.

• They are considering it as a future option.