Credit Suisse says $17B of its debt now worthless, angering bondholders

LONDON/NEW YORK  – Credit Suisse said 16 billion Swiss francs ($17.24 billion) of its Additional Tier 1 debt will be written down to zero on the orders of the Swiss regulator as part of its rescue merger with UBS, angering bondholders on Sunday. FINMA, the Swiss regulator, said the decision would bolster the bank’s capital. … Continue reading Credit Suisse says $17B of its debt now worthless, angering bondholders