Credit Suisse is laying off 30% of prop traders?

According to dealbreaker, Credit Suisse's prop group lost $2 billion in 2009, and are planning on laying off 30% of the group. No idea whether it's true or not.

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baseless rumour? i thought in the world of finance, if there's a rumour, chances are its more or less true

 

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