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Opening of the Bank
- When
- 16 July 1856
- Where
- Zurich
The bank opened in Zurich in July 1856, adopting a conservative lending model focused on short-to-medium-term loans.
Credit Suisse opened on 16 July 1856. It was modeled after Crédit Mobilier, a French bank founded two years prior, but implemented a more conservative lending policy. This approach focused on short-to-medium-term loans, distinguishing it from its French inspiration.
Sources
- Credit Suisse Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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