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Credit Suisse bankers say they want out: ‘More people than ever’ looking to exit

Bankers and traders are on the hunt for fresh roles, despite recent efforts by the Swiss lender to retain key staff with lucrative retention packages

Credit Suisse has lost around 70 dealmakers globally since it unveiled a $5.5bn hit from the collapse of Archegos Capital in March last year
Credit Suisse has lost around 70 dealmakers globally since it unveiled a $5.5bn hit from the collapse of Archegos Capital in March last year Photo: Getty Images

Credit Suisse faces a fresh wave of dealmakers and traders departing, after the Swiss bank unveiled another strategy overhaul to cut its investment bank.

Financial News spoke to five current and former Credit Suisse employees in the wake of the bank’s announcement on 27 July. Most said that bankers and traders were on the hunt for fresh roles, despite recent efforts by the Swiss lender to retain key staff with lucrative retention packages.

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