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ZURICH, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Eric Varvel, chairman of Credit Suisse’s (CSGN.S) investment bank and head of its U.S. holding company, is leaving the Swiss group where he has worked for three decades, a staff memo seen by Reuters and confirmed by the bank said.
James Walker has been appointed CEO ad interim of Credit Suisse Holdings (USA) Inc, the memo from Chief Executive Thomas Gottstein said.
The departure extends the upheaval at Credit Suisse, which under new Chair Antonio Horta-Osario last month reined in its investment bankers and focused more on private banking as it tries to curb a freewheeling culture that has cost it billions in a string of scandals. read more
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Varvel was head of the asset management division which sold wealthy clients investments linked to UK supply chain financier Greensill.
Credit Suisse had to suspend $10 billion worth of the investments as Greensill headed for collapse in March, heaping pressure on the bank and its top bosses.
Varvel was removed as head of asset management in a leadership overhaul shortly after Greensill went bust. read more
The memo gave no reason for Varvel’s exit. The Financial Times had reported last week that he was in talks to leave, owing partly to disagreement with Horta-Osario. read more
“I speak for us all when I say we appreciated Eric’s optimism, his leadership and his winning attitude. He has developed remarkably durable and deep relationships with colleagues and clients alike,” Gottstein wrote in the memo.
“Based on a great many conversations with Eric, I know the difference he made for this institution, its people and our clients over the years.”
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TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was down more than 200 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the technology, base metal and energy sectors, while U.S. stock markets also fell.
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 239.24 points at 22,749.04.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 312.36 points at 40,443.39. The S&P 500 index was down 80.94 points at 5,422.47, while the Nasdaq composite was down 380.17 points at 16,747.49.
The Canadian dollar traded for 73.80 cents US compared with 74.00 cents US on Thursday.
The October crude oil contract was down US$1.07 at US$68.08 per barrel and the October natural gas contract was up less than a penny at US$2.26 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was down US$2.10 at US$2,541.00 an ounce and the December copper contract was down four cents at US$4.10 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 6, 2024.
Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD)
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TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up more than 150 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in technology, financial and energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets also pushed higher.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 171.41 points at 23,298.39.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 278.37 points at 41,369.79. The S&P 500 index was up 38.17 points at 5,630.35, while the Nasdaq composite was up 177.15 points at 17,733.18.
The Canadian dollar traded for 74.19 cents US compared with 74.23 cents US on Wednesday.
The October crude oil contract was up US$1.75 at US$76.27 per barrel and the October natural gas contract was up less than a penny at US$2.10 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up US$18.70 at US$2,556.50 an ounce and the December copper contract was down less than a penny at US$4.22 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 29, 2024.
Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD)
The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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