Asset Management http://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en http://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en http://www.credit-suisse.com/framework/core/img/logo_cs.gif 2010 © Credit Suisse en media.relation@credit-suisse.com (Media Relation) Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 60 webmaster.csg@credit-suisse.com (CSG Webmaster) Asset Management Awards Corporate Info Corporate Reporting Deals and Transactions Investment Banking Private Banking Research, studies, publications Swiss Business Banking The Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index Gained 0.68% in February as Hedge Funds Navigated Divergent Global Markets https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022124.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022124.pdf Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:16:32 +0000 Asset Management The Credit Suisse Americas Foundation (“the Foundation”) today announced that it has expanded the scope of its mission and operations with the launch of a new pilot program focused on education. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41438 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41438 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:03:02 +0000 Asset Management Investment Banking Final performance for the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index (“Broad Index”) is confirmed up 0.68% in February. https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022121.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022121.pdf Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:18:09 +0000 Asset Management Despite recent volatility in global markets, commodities markets continue to react positively to signs of ongoing economic recovery. https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022120.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022120.pdf Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:02:41 +0000 Asset Management Early estimates indicate the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index (“Broad Index” will finish up +0.87% in February (based on 76% of assets reporting). https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022119.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022119.pdf Mon, 8 Mar 2010 16:31:31 +0000 Asset Management Presentation by Hans-Ulrich Meister, CEO Credit Suisse Switzerland https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022114.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022114.pdf Mon, 8 Mar 2010 08:00:54 +0000 Asset Management Corporate Info Corporate Reporting Investment Banking Private Banking Research, studies, publications Swiss Business Banking The Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund LivingPlus (CS REF LivingPlus) rapidly expanded its real estate portfolio in 2009, increasing to 98 properties and 13 new construction projects. The portfolio, measured in terms of market value, grew by 38.1% to CHF 1.6 billion. Rental income rose by an astounding 52.2% to CHF 70.5 million. The dividend for 2009 was CHF 2.10 (CHF 2.25) per share. The performance of the fund rose from 6.0% p.a. in the previous year to 15.3% p.a. in 2009. Services will be expanded continuously. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41423 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41423 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 06:40:39 +0000 Asset Management The Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund PropertyPlus (CS REF PropertyPlus) strengthened its portfolio in 2009 by acquiring two projects in Lucerne and Schlieren as well as a property in Geneva. The market value of the portfolio increased by CHF 123.9 million to CHF 1.1 billion. Rental income rose by 31.4% to CHF 48.2 million. The tax-free dividend per share was set at CHF 3.90 (CHF 3.80). The fund returned a remarkable 17.0% during the reporting period. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41424 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41424 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 06:40:18 +0000 Asset Management As of the end of 2009, the Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund Green Property (CS REF Green Property), which was launched in May 2009 and currently focuses exclusively on sustainable new construction projects, had a portfolio of three new projects under construction in Zug, Zurich, and Dietikon with a total market value of CHF 136.1 million. We will continue to add projects to the portfolio. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41422 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41422 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 06:40:05 +0000 Asset Management Based on February performance for the LAB Liquid Indices, Long/Short Equity and Global Macro hedge funds posted positive February returns, according to Jordan Drachman, Head of Research for Alternative Beta Strategies at Credit Suisse. https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022103.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022103.pdf Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:39:20 +0000 Asset Management Credit Suisse Group reported net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 0.8 billion in 4Q09 and core net revenues of CHF 6.5 billion. The return on equity attributable to shareholders was 8.3% in 4Q09 and diluted earnings per share were CHF 0.56. As of the end of 4Q09, the tier 1 ratio was 16.3%. https://www.credit-suisse.com/investors/en/reports/2009_results_q4.jsp https://www.credit-suisse.com/investors/en/reports/2009_results_q4.jsp Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:42:28 +0000 Asset Management Corporate Info Investment Banking Private Banking Credit Suisse Group reported net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 0.8 billion in 4Q09 and core net revenues of CHF 6.5 billion. The return on equity attributable to shareholders was 8.3% in 4Q09 and diluted earnings per share were CHF 0.56. As of the end of 4Q09, the tier 1 ratio was 16.3%. Results in 4Q09 include net fair value charges on Credit Suisse debt of CHF 0.3 billion (before tax) resulting from tightening credit spreads, and the additional CHF 0.5 billion (before tax) charge for the settlement with the US authorities relating to an investigation into US dollar payments and other practices involving parties that are subject to US economic sanctions. Excluding these items, after-tax net income in 4Q09 would have been CHF 1.4 billion and the return on equity would have been 14.6%. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41411 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41411 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:42:26 +0000 Asset Management Corporate Info Corporate Reporting Investment Banking Private Banking Research, studies, publications Swiss Business Banking Credit Suisse Group reported net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 0.8 billion in 4Q09 and core net revenues of CHF 6.5 billion. The return on equity attributable to shareholders was 8.3% in 4Q09 and diluted earnings per share were CHF 0.56. As of the end of 4Q09, the tier 1 ratio was 16.3%. http://www.credit-suisse.com/investors/en/reports/2009_results_q4.jsp http://www.credit-suisse.com/investors/en/reports/2009_results_q4.jsp Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:42:01 +0000 Asset Management Corporate Info Corporate Reporting Investment Banking Private Banking Research, studies, publications Swiss Business Banking Recent heightened levels of uncertainty have highlighted the need for diversification and may continue to drive investors in search of alternative asset classes, including commodities. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41409 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41409 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:55:10 +0000 Asset Management The Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund International (CS REF International) has purchased the prime office building ‘Earl Place’ in London for around CHF 87.1 million. The building is located in Appold Street  close to various international financial services providers and law firms  and is fully leased. The proportion of UK real estate within the total portfolio has increased to 9.7% as a result of the transaction. At the same time, the fund manager has announced the fund’s initial results for the financial year 2009, for which a distribution yield of approximately 3.5% is expected. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41408 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41408 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:45:45 +0000 Asset Management Early estimates indicate the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index (“Broad Index”) will finish up +0.17% in January (based on 74% of assets reporting). https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022083.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022083.pdf Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:28:19 +0000 Asset Management Credit Suisse today announced that Dan Draper, formerly a Managing Director and Global Head of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) at Lyxor Asset Management, will join Credit Suisse in its Asset Management business as Managing Director and Head of ETFs. He will start later this spring, be based in London and report to Oliver Schupp. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41405 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41405 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:09:33 +0000 Asset Management Based on January performance for the Credit Suisse Long/Short Liquid Index (“LAB Long/Short Liquid Index”), Long/Short Equity funds posted negative returns in January but outperformed global equity indices, according to Jordan Drachman, Head of Research for Alternative Beta Strategies at Credit Suisse. https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022082.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022082.pdf Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:41:40 +0000 Asset Management Credit Suisse Tremont Index LLC today released a new research piece, "Hedge Funds Hit a High Note: 2009 Industry Review," that examines hedge fund performance in 2009 with a focus on the key factors that contributed to the turnaround seen in the industry last year. https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022077.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022077.pdf Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:54:45 +0000 Asset Management Credit Suisse announced today the appointment of Neil Harvey as Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific and Head of Emerging Markets globally for Asset Management, effective February 1, 2010. He will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Robert Shafir, CEO Asset Management and Kai Nargolwala, CEO Asia Pacific. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41395 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41395 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:54:48 +0000 Asset Management Final performance for the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index (“Broad Index”) is confirmed up 0.88% in December and 18.57% for the year, according to Oliver Schupp, President of Credit Suisse Index Co., Inc. https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022072.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022072.pdf Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:22:38 +0000 Asset Management Credit Suisse was recognized this week as the “Bank of the Year 2009” by International Financing Review (IFR), a leading investment banking magazine. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41390 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41390 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:34:47 +0000 Asset Management Awards Corporate Info Corporate Reporting Investment Banking Private Banking Swiss Business Banking Following a market sell-off in the second half of 2008, commodities recovered to deliver positive performance in 2009. We believe signs of economic stabilization and indications of growth in emerging markets may continue to drive demand and increased commodity prices through 2010. https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022071.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022071.pdf Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:59:57 +0000 Asset Management Early estimates indicate the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index (“Broad Index”) will finish up +0.39% in December 2009 (based on 62% of assets reporting). https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022070.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022070.pdf Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:23:34 +0000 Asset Management Credit Suisse today announced the appointment of Pamela Thomas-Graham in the new role of Chief Talent, Branding and Communications Officer. She will be a member of the Executive Boards of Credit Suisse Group and Credit Suisse, and will have global responsibility for Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Corporate Branding and Advertising. Pamela Thomas-Graham joins Credit Suisse on the 11th of January and will report to Brady Dougan, CEO of Credit Suisse. Harald Stoehr, Global Head of Human Resources and Charles Naylor, Global Head of Corporate Communications and Branding will continue in their current roles and will now report to Pamela Thomas-Graham. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41386 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41386 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:30:05 +0000 Asset Management Corporate Info Corporate Reporting Investment Banking Private Banking Swiss Business Banking Hedge funds rebounded in November, putting them on track to post their best annual performance since inception of the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index (“Broad Index”) in January 1994. The Broad Index finished up 2.11% for the month, bringing year to date performance to 17.53% through November 30, 2009. https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022068.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022068.pdf Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:03:25 +0000 Asset Management Credit Suisse confirms that it is in exclusive discussions with Fortis Bank Nederland to acquire its Prime Fund Solutions business. This transaction would complement Credit Suisse's industry-leading prime services business and would be in line with the Bank’s client-focused, capital-efficient strategy. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41376 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41376 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:06:13 +0000 Asset Management Corporate Info Corporate Reporting Deals and Transactions Investment Banking Private Banking Swiss Business Banking Credit Suisse announces that it has reached a settlement with the New York County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Department of Justice, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"). The settlement relates to a previously disclosed investigation into US dollar payments during the period 2002 to April 2007 involving parties that are subject to US economic sanctions. As part of the settlement, Credit Suisse has entered into deferred prosecution agreements and an agreement with OFAC and will pay a total of USD 536 million combined. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41372 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41372 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:33:31 +0000 Asset Management Corporate Info Corporate Reporting Deals and Transactions Investment Banking Private Banking Swiss Business Banking Credit Suisse confirms that it is in advanced settlement discussions with the New York County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Department of Justice, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"). The discussions relate to a previously disclosed investigation into US dollar payments during the period 2002 to April 2007 involving parties that are subject to US economic sanctions. As part of the settlement, Credit Suisse is likely to pay a total of USD 536 million combined. https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41371 https://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41371 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:32:33 +0000 Asset Management Corporate Info Corporate Reporting Deals and Transactions Investment Banking Private Banking Swiss Business Banking Final performance for the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index (“Broad Index”) is confirmed up 2.11% in November, according to Oliver Schupp, President of Credit Suisse Index Co., Inc. https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022058.pdf https://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022058.pdf Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:03:57 +0000 Asset Management