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Credit Suisse, Deutsche

by bankybanker (Monkey, 30 Banana Points Points) on 9/17/08 at 2:22pm

What does everyone think of Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank in light of what is going on right now?

Do you think CS and DB will be able to weather the storm? Why or why not?

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R_Danneskjold's picture

Commercial banks are a "safer" bet

by R_Danneskjold (Chimp, 4 Banana Points Points) on 9/17/08 at 2:45pm

I think they should be fine. Both have large retail operations in Switzerland and Germany so access to cheap financing.
Independant I-banks are the ones to worry about, the whole model is at risk now.

WesternWildOut's picture

UBS, Credit Suisse, and

by WesternWildOut (Monkey, 60 Banana Points Points) on 9/17/08 at 3:49pm

UBS, Credit Suisse, and Deutsche Bank look ok for now.

bankybanker's picture

Can someone explain why CS

by bankybanker (Monkey, 30 Banana Points Points) on 9/18/08 at 12:09am

Can someone explain why CS and DB are safe?

I know CS has a consumer deposit base in Europe but is that enough?