FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss bank Credit Suisse is seen at its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
NEW YORK: Credit Suisse Group AG faces a capital shortfall of as much as eight billion Swiss francs (US$8bil or RM37bil) in 2024, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc, a further illustration of the troubles facing the Swiss lender.
Analysts led by Chris Hallam estimate a hole of at least four billion Swiss francs (RM19bil) and say an equity raise would be “prudent,” given the need to restructure the investment banking operations at a time of “minimal” capital generation.
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