The recent collapse of Credit Suisse has caused concern in Switzerland and raised questions about regulatory bodies and management decisions.
A parliamentary commission of inquiry (PUK) has been established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the bank's emergency takeover by UBS. The PUK is composed of 14 parliamentarians and will scrutinize the failures of the Federal Council, the Swiss National Bank (SNB), and the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
The inquiry will examine whether the federal authorities acted swiftly enough to prevent the bank's collapse and will also investigate the actions of key figures within the bank. The PUK's findings could lead to changes in regulatory practices and a reevaluation of the too-big-to-fail framework.
The public's reaction to the downfall of Credit Suisse has been one of shock, and the inquiry is expected to shed light on systemic issues and may lead to calls for greater accountability. The outcomes of the inquiry could have far-reaching consequences for the future of banking in Switzerland.