http://www.credit-suisse.com/news/enRSS Feed for Latest NewsEN© Credit Suissemedia.relation@credit-suisse.comwebmaster.csg@credit-suisse.com60http://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/index.jsphttp://www.credit-suisse.com/framework/img/logo_cs.gifhttps://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022034.pdfHedge funds posted a slight gain for the month as market reversals muted performance. The Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index (“Broad Index”) finished up 0.13% for the month, bringing year to date performance to 15.11% through October 31, 2009.Asset Managementhttps://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022033.pdfFinal performance for the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index (“Broad Index”) is confirmed up 0.13% in October, according to Oliver Schupp, President of Credit Suisse Index Co., Inc.Asset Managementhttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41350Commodities continued their upward momentum into October, posting positive performance across all index sectors.Asset Managementhttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/release_rf_161109.jspCredit Suisse today announced a long-term partnership agreement with Roger Federer. The world’s top tennis player, Roger Federer has won 15 Grand Slam titles and 61 singles tournaments. In an exclusive video interview (LINK), Roger Federer discusses the importance of teamwork in his sport and what drives him to achieve excellence. Sponsoringhttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41349Although there are interdependencies between transportation and regional development, it cannot necessarily be concluded that better accessibility triggers stronger growth. The effect of accessibility by various modes of transportation is influenced by larger-scale processes such as structural change and suburbanization. Structural change dictates the direction of economic development, whereas accessibility only starts to apply as a locational factor within this framework. Population growth is determined, in the respective phases, by suburbanization, reurbanization, and the external growth of the major economic areas. Transportation infrastructure only becomes relevant when it comes to selecting a place of residence in a peripheral or central location. When planning future requirements for transportation infrastructure, it is important to take account of this cause-and-effect pattern. Transportation and spatial planning influence each other. Consequently, it would be beneficial for everyone involved if the relevant bodies were to work closely together. Those are the findings of the latest study from Credit Suisse Economic Research.Research, studies, publicationsPrivate Bankinghttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41347Zurich, November 12, 2009 – The Credit Suisse Sports Awards honors Switzerland's most successful sports personalities of the year. In 2009, three rising stars of the previous season are again in contention for the prestigious title of Newcomer of the Year. The nominees are Formula One racing driver Sébastien Buemi, cross-country skier Dario Cologna, and downhill skier Carlo Janka. Sports fans can submit their vote online at www.sports-awards.ch from November 16 to December 9, 2009. The winner of the newcomer vote will be announced at the Credit Suisse Sports Awards 2009 on December 12, 2009, at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel. Sponsoringhttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41346According to the Financial Market Test Switzerland, carried out by Credit Suisse in cooperation with the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW), economic expectations diminished somewhat in November. In the wake of the strong surge recorded in previous months, the relevant Credit Suisse ZEW Indicator lost ground by 8.6 points, but continued to hover at a high level of 56.4. At the same time, the assessment of the current economic situation once again turned out to be less pessimistic, with the corresponding indicator edging up by 8.8 points to the -46.2 mark. The lion’s share of the financial market experts surveyed (75.0%) still expect short-term interest rates to remain unchanged in the coming months. However, the relevant balance increased by 12.8 points to the 20.5 level in November. The balance for inflation expectations also rose, by 9.2 points to the 40.0 threshold. Although 55.0% of the survey participants still anticipate that inflation will hold steady, 42.5% believe that inflation rates will climb on a six-month horizon.Private BankingResearch, studies, publicationshttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41344Credit Suisse today announced the launch of its new global advertising campaign. It reflects the bank’s integrated approach and its commitment to helping clients thrive.Private BankingAsset ManagementInvestment BankingSwiss Business BankingCorporate Infohttps://www.credit-suisse.com/newsletter/doc/cs_oct_2009_early_view_commentary.pdfEarly estimates indicate the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index (“Broad Index”) will finish almost flat with a +0.17% return in October (based on 71% of assets reporting).Asset Managementhttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41342Credit Suisse is pleased to announce that Michael Ingelog will join Credit Suisse as Chief Executive Officer of the Nordic Region. Michael will report to Eric Varvel, CEO of the Europe, Middle East and Africa region and joins in January 2010. He will initially be based in London and will relocate to the Nordic region over time. He will be a member of the EMEA Operating Committee.Asset ManagementInvestment BankingPrivate Bankinghttps://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022026.pdfLong/Short Equity fund managers avoided equity market volatility in October, finishing the month in neutral territory, according to Jordan Drachman, Head of Research for Alternative Beta Strategies at Credit SuisseInvestment Bankinghttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41340Credit Suisse today announced the official opening of its fifth Centre of Excellence in MumbaiInvestment Bankinghttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41339Pension funds in Switzerland rely heavily on the financial market, which – despite its volatile tendencies – makes an important long-term contribution to the accrual of retirement capital. Appropriate investment behavior, geared to the long term and capable of withstanding financial market turbulence and erratic funding ratios, is therefore of paramount importance to pension funds. For their latest study, Credit Suisse economists took a close look at the investment behavior of Swiss pension funds and found that the funding ratio, which often takes center stage in political discussions, has a significant impact on the investment strategies of these institutions. The report concludes that pension funds generally invest their pension assets relatively efficiently, but that there is room for improvement as regards asset allocation, where better use could be made of the diversification options that are available. The report also uses model calculations to demonstrate the impact of changes in life expectancy and yield expectations on the conversion rate.Swiss Business BankingResearch, studies, publicationshttps://www.credit-suisse.com/upload/news-live/000000022020.pdfMan Investments and Credit Suisse have today announced the launch of an independent managed accounts initiative in response to investors’ increased demands for transparency, liquidity and control. The new initiative brings together Man’s extensive managed accounts platform and portfolio management expertise with access to Credit Suisse’s structured fund linked products capability, to offer institutional investors flexible and secure investment across a broad selection of the best managers globally.Investment Bankinghttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41337Credit Suisse today announced that its Crossfinder ATS traded a record 514 million shares on October 28, 2009. Crossfinder’s volumes have steadily grown throughout the year, making Crossfinder the clear #1 ATS in the U.S. by volume matched. According to Rosenblatt Securities research, Crossfinder represented 1.55% of U.S. stock trading volume for the month of September, more than any other “dark pool.” Investment Banking