Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse was a global financial services company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, providing banking and asset management services. Following significant financial instability, the brand was acquired by UBS Group AG in June 2023 and is currently being integrated into its operations.

EUEU Owned

Brand Identity Data

HQ Country
Switzerland
HQ City
Zurich
Founded
1856
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
SIX Swiss Exchange
Tax Domicile
CH
Ultimate Parent
UBS Group AG
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified

Verified on October 15, 2026

Corporate Lineage

1856

Foundation

Alfred Escher founded Schweizerische Kreditanstalt to finance the expansion of the Swiss rail network.

2023

Acquisition

Credit Suisse was acquired by UBS Group AG following a government-brokered rescue deal.


Verification Sources

  1. [1]Credit Suisse on Wikidata
  2. [2]Credit Suisse LEI
  3. [3]Credit Suisse website