The Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into the Credit Suisse crisis concluded that the situation was self-inflicted, while acknowledging that a global financial crisis was averted in 2023. Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter supports the PUK's recommendations for improved banking regulation but rejects calls to restrict capital and liquidity requirements. Political parties are divided on how to address the supervisory authority Finma, with some advocating for its strengthening and others calling for accountability for its past actions.
The Greens and Socialist Party have raised concerns over the risks posed by UBS following the Credit Suisse debacle, urging faster implementation of "too big to fail" legislation. They criticized UBS's management for excessive bonuses amid significant losses and called for stricter regulations. Meanwhile, the Federal Council and financial authorities are urged to enhance supervision to prevent future banking crises.
The PUK report reveals a troubling relationship between Swiss democracy and major banks, highlighting Ueli Maurer's misleading statements about Credit Suisse's stability before its collapse. The report criticizes the lack of accountability for bank executives and calls for reforms to curb political lobbying and enhance regulatory oversight to prevent future crises.
The Greens and Socialist Party in Switzerland are urging authorities to expedite the strengthening of "too big to fail" legislation following concerns about the risks posed by UBS, the newly formed megabank after its takeover of Credit Suisse. They criticize the bank's management for excessive bonuses and call for strict regulations, including a ban on bonuses and improved liquidity requirements. Meanwhile, other parties emphasize the need for effective financial supervision without overregulation, highlighting the importance of UBS in supporting the Swiss economy.
The PUK's report on the Credit Suisse crisis has sparked varied reactions from political parties, highlighting mismanagement by bank leaders and calling for stricter regulations. The FDP praises its Federal Councillor for crisis management, while the SP demands a ban on bonuses for UBS managers and compensation for taxpayers. The Greens and Center Party echo calls for enhanced oversight and accountability in the banking sector.
The Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry's report on the emergency merger of Credit Suisse and UBS found no misconduct by authorities but criticized Credit Suisse's management and regulatory weaknesses. Political reactions include calls for stricter banking regulations, with the Greens proposing a "Lex UBS" to enhance corporate governance and oversight. Former Finance Minister Ueli Maurer is blamed for inadequate crisis management, while the report emphasizes the need for improved coordination among authorities and better crisis detection mechanisms.
The fallout from the Credit Suisse collapse has sparked intense political blame, particularly directed at former Finance Minister Ueli Maurer for his inaction during critical years. Calls for stricter regulations and oversight have emerged, with various parties advocating for measures such as banning bonuses for systemically important banks and increasing capital requirements. The Federal Council, while defending its actions, acknowledges the need for regulatory improvements in light of the crisis.
The Swiss Socialist Party demands urgent measures to mitigate the risks posed by the oversized UBS, including a ban on bonuses for executives and party financing by the bank. They argue that the current Too Big to Fail regulations are inadequate and call for increased capital requirements and a faster revision timetable to protect taxpayers from potential financial crises.
The FDP blames former Finance Minister Ueli Maurer for the Credit Suisse crisis, citing his failure to establish a liquidity safety net and provide transparent communication. In contrast, Die Mitte calls for stronger financial regulation, while the SP accuses bourgeois politicians of weakening FINMA, advocating for UBS downsizing and increased capital requirements. FINMA supports the call for enhanced powers and acknowledges the need for improved supervision following the crisis.
The SP Switzerland demands urgent measures to mitigate the risks posed by the oversized UBS, calling for a ban on bonuses for systemically important banks and an end to party financing by UBS. They criticize the slow revision of too-big-to-fail regulations and highlight the need for higher capital requirements and stronger oversight of financial institutions to protect taxpayers from potential crises.
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