Credit Suisse faced a crisis in March 2023, leading to intervention from the Swiss government and a takeover by UBS.
The crisis cell at Bernerhof played a crucial role in maintaining the bank's solvency during this time. The negotiations between Credit Suisse and UBS were challenging, and authorities stepped in to mediate.
The Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) found that the bank's board of directors and management were primarily responsible for the crisis. The CPI's report highlighted regulatory shortcomings and delayed responses, including a decline in banking regulation effectiveness and a delay in implementing a state liquidity guarantee mechanism.
The report also pointed out communication failures among authorities, leading to a lack of timely and comprehensive information. The collapse of Credit Suisse serves as a reminder of vulnerabilities in the banking sector and the need for robust regulatory frameworks.
Discussions about the future of banking regulation in Switzerland are underway, and reforms will likely be implemented to address the shortcomings identified in the CPI's report. The goal is to create a more resilient financial system and prevent similar crises in the future.