| Key metrics | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Credit Suisse (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 4,582 | 5,437 | 5,221 | (16) | (12) | 22,696 | 22,389 | 1 | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (20) | (144) | 138 | (86) | – | 4,205 | 1,096 | 284 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,188 | 4,573 | 5,171 | 35 | 20 | 19,013 | 17,826 | 7 | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | (1,586) | 1,008 | (88) | – | – | (522) | 3,467 | – | |||||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders | (2,007) | 434 | (353) | – | 469 | (1,572) | 2,669 | – | |||||||||
| Cost/income ratio (%) | 135.1 | 84.1 | 99.0 | – | – | 83.8 | 79.6 | – | |||||||||
| Effective tax rate (%) | (26.2) | 56.5 | – | – | – | (196.6) | 23.1 | – | |||||||||
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share (CHF) | (0.80) | 0.16 | (0.15) | – | 433 | (0.64) | 1.09 | – | |||||||||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (CHF) | (0.80) | 0.16 | (0.15) | – | 433 | (0.64) | 1.06 | – | |||||||||
| Return on equity (%) | (18.0) | 4.0 | (3.2) | – | – | (3.6) | 5.9 | – | |||||||||
| Return on tangible equity (%) | (20.1) | 4.5 | (3.5) | – | – | (4.0) | 6.6 | – | |||||||||
| Assets under management and net new assets (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets under management | 1,614.0 | 1,623.0 | 1,511.9 | (0.6) | 6.8 | 1,614.0 | 1,511.9 | 6.8 | |||||||||
| Net new assets | 1.6 | 5.6 | 8.4 | (71.4) | (81.0) | 30.9 | 42.0 | (26.4) | |||||||||
| Balance sheet statistics (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 741,781 | 805,889 | 805,822 | (8) | (8) | 741,781 | 805,822 | (8) | |||||||||
| Net loans | 291,686 | 296,593 | 291,908 | (2) | 0 | 291,686 | 291,908 | 0 | |||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 44,032 | 44,498 | 42,677 | (1) | 3 | 44,032 | 42,677 | 3 | |||||||||
| Tangible shareholders' equity | 40,839 | 39,649 | 38,014 | 3 | 7 | 40,839 | 38,014 | 7 | |||||||||
| Basel III regulatory capital and leverage statistics (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| CET1 ratio | 14.4 | 14.4 | 12.9 | – | – | 14.4 | 12.9 | – | |||||||||
| CET1 leverage ratio | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | – | – | 4.4 | 4.4 | – | |||||||||
| Tier 1 leverage ratio | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.4 | – | – | 6.2 | 6.4 | – | |||||||||
| Share information | |||||||||||||||||
| Shares outstanding (million) | 2,569.7 | 2,392.1 | 2,406.1 | 7 | 7 | 2,569.7 | 2,406.1 | 7 | |||||||||
| of which common shares issued | 2,650.7 | 2,650.7 | 2,447.7 | 0 | 8 | 2,650.7 | 2,447.7 | 8 | |||||||||
| of which treasury shares | (81.0) | (258.6) | (41.6) | (69) | 95 | (81.0) | (41.6) | 95 | |||||||||
| Book value per share (CHF) | 17.14 | 18.60 | 17.74 | (8) | (3) | 17.14 | 17.74 | (3) | |||||||||
| Tangible book value per share (CHF) | 15.89 | 16.57 | 15.80 | (4) | 1 | 15.89 | 15.80 | 1 | |||||||||
| Market capitalization (CHF million) | 23,295 | 24,403 | 27,904 | (5) | (17) | 23,295 | 27,904 | (17) | |||||||||
| Number of employees (full-time equivalents) | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of employees | 50,110 | 49,950 | 48,770 | 0 | 3 | 50,110 | 48,770 | 3 | |||||||||
| See relevant tables for additional information on these metrics. | |||||||||||||||||
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In 4Q21, we recorded a net loss attributable to shareholders of CHF 2,007 million. Return on equity and return on tangible equity were (18.0)% and (20.1)%, respectively. As of the end of 4Q21, our CET1 ratio was 14.4%.
| Results | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | 1,318 | 1,423 | 1,448 | (7) | (9) | 5,811 | 5,948 | (2) | |||||||||
| Commissions and fees | 3,021 | 3,249 | 3,191 | (7) | (5) | 13,165 | 11,853 | 11 | |||||||||
| Trading revenues 1 | (151) | 618 | 484 | – | – | 2,431 | 3,295 | (26) | |||||||||
| Other revenues | 394 | 147 | 98 | 168 | 302 | 1,289 | 1,293 | 0 | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 4,582 | 5,437 | 5,221 | (16) | (12) | 22,696 | 22,389 | 1 | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (20) | (144) | 138 | (86) | – | 4,205 | 1,096 | 284 | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 2,145 | 2,255 | 2,539 | (5) | (16) | 8,963 | 9,890 | (9) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 2,104 | 2,012 | 2,279 | 5 | (8) | 7,081 | 6,523 | 9 | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 283 | 306 | 303 | (8) | (7) | 1,243 | 1,256 | (1) | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment | 1,623 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1,623 | 0 | – | |||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 33 | – | 50 | – | (34) | 103 | 157 | (34) | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 4,043 | 2,318 | 2,632 | 74 | 54 | 10,050 | 7,936 | 27 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,188 | 4,573 | 5,171 | 35 | 20 | 19,013 | 17,826 | 7 | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | (1,586) | 1,008 | (88) | – | – | (522) | 3,467 | – | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 416 | 570 | 262 | (27) | 59 | 1,026 | 801 | 28 | |||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | (2,002) | 438 | (350) | – | 472 | (1,548) | 2,666 | – | |||||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 67 | 24 | (3) | – | |||||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders | (2,007) | 434 | (353) | – | 469 | (1,572) | 2,669 | – | |||||||||
| Statement of operations metrics (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital | (12.7) | 7.9 | (0.7) | – | – | (1.0) | 6.9 | – | |||||||||
| Cost/income ratio | 135.1 | 84.1 | 99.0 | – | – | 83.8 | 79.6 | – | |||||||||
| Effective tax rate | (26.2) | 56.5 | – | – | – | (196.6) | 23.1 | – | |||||||||
| Earnings per share (CHF) | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share | (0.80) | 0.16 | (0.15) | – | 433 | (0.64) | 1.09 | – | |||||||||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share | (0.80) | 0.16 | (0.15) | – | 433 | (0.64) | 1.06 | – | |||||||||
| Return on equity (%, annualized) | |||||||||||||||||
| Return on equity | (18.0) | 4.0 | (3.2) | – | – | (3.6) | 5.9 | – | |||||||||
| Return on tangible equity 2 | (20.1) | 4.5 | (3.5) | – | – | (4.0) | 6.6 | – | |||||||||
| Book value per share (CHF) | |||||||||||||||||
| Book value per share | 17.14 | 18.60 | 17.74 | (8) | (3) | 17.14 | 17.74 | (3) | |||||||||
| Tangible book value per share 2 | 15.89 | 16.57 | 15.80 | (4) | 1 | 15.89 | 15.80 | 1 | |||||||||
| Balance sheet statistics (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 741,781 | 805,889 | 805,822 | (8) | (8) | 741,781 | 805,822 | (8) | |||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 267,787 | 278,139 | 275,084 | (4) | (3) | 267,787 | 275,084 | (3) | |||||||||
| Leverage exposure | 875,086 | 923,075 | 799,853 | (5) | 9 | 875,086 | 799,853 | 9 | |||||||||
| Number of employees (full-time equivalents) | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of employees | 50,110 | 49,950 | 48,770 | 0 | 3 | 50,110 | 48,770 | 3 | |||||||||
1 Represent revenues on a product basis which are not representative of business results within our business segments as segment results utilize financial instruments across various product types. | |||||||||||||||||
2 Based on tangible shareholders' equity, a non-GAAP financial measure, which is calculated by deducting goodwill and other intangible assets from total shareholders' equity as presented in our balance sheet. Management believes that these metrics are meaningful as they are measures used and relied upon by industry analysts and investors to assess valuations and capital adequacy. | |||||||||||||||||
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Effective January 1, 2022, the Group was organized into four divisions – Wealth Management, Investment Bank, Swiss Bank and Asset Management – and four geographic regions – Switzerland, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific and Americas, reflecting the strategic announcement made on November 4, 2021. Our first quarter 2022 financial reporting will be presented as four divisional reporting segments plus the Corporate Center.
4Q21 results
In 4Q21, Credit Suisse reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of CHF 2,007 million compared to a net loss attributable to shareholders of CHF 353 million in 4Q20 and net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 434 million in 3Q21. In 4Q21, Credit Suisse reported a loss before taxes of CHF 1,586 million, compared to a loss before taxes of CHF 88 million in 4Q20 and income before taxes of CHF 1,008 million in 3Q21. Our 4Q21 results included a goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,623 million, of which CHF 1,520 million was recognized in the Investment Bank. Adjusted income before taxes excluding significant items and Archegos Capital Management (Archegos) in 4Q21 was CHF 328 million compared to CHF 861 million in 4Q20 and CHF 1,362 million in 3Q21.
2021 results
In 2021, Credit Suisse reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of CHF 1,572 million compared to net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 2,669 million in 2020. In 2021, Credit Suisse reported a loss before taxes of CHF 522 million compared to income before taxes of CHF 3,467 million in 2020. Our 2021 results included the goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,623 million. Adjusted income before taxes excluding significant items and Archegos in 2021 was CHF 6,599 million compared to CHF 4,375 million in 2020.
The 2021 results included provision for credit losses of CHF 4,205 million, mainly driven by a net charge of CHF 4,307 million in respect of the failure by Archegos to meet its margin commitments, which was reflected in the Investment Bank.
> Refer to “US-based hedge fund matter” in I – Credit Suisse results – Credit Suisse – Other information in the Credit Suisse Financial Report 1Q21 and in “Archegos Capital Management” in I – Credit Suisse results – Credit Suisse – Other information in the Credit Suisse Financial Report 3Q21 for further discussion.
Net revenues
In 4Q21, we reported net revenues of CHF 4,582 million, which decreased 12% compared to 4Q20, primarily reflecting lower net revenues in the Investment Bank, International Wealth Management and Asia Pacific, partially offset by increased net revenues in Asset Management. The decrease in the Investment Bank was driven by lower sales and trading and capital markets revenues, partially offset by higher advisory results. The decrease in International Wealth Management reflected lower revenues across all revenue categories. The decrease in Asia Pacific was driven by lower transaction-based revenues, lower other revenues and lower net interest income, partially offset by higher recurring commissions and fees. The increase in Asset Management was driven by higher investment and partnership income, reflecting an impairment of CHF 414 million to the valuation of our non-controlling interest in York Capital Management (York) in 4Q20, along with growth in management fees, reflecting higher average assets under management, partially offset by lower performance and placement revenues.
Compared to 3Q21, net revenues decreased 16%, primarily reflecting lower net revenues in the Investment Bank, Asia Pacific and International Wealth Management, partially offset by higher net revenues in Asset Management and Swiss Universal Bank. The decrease in the Investment Bank reflected lower sales and trading and capital markets and advisory revenues. The decrease in Asia Pacific was primarily driven by lower transaction-based revenues and lower other revenues. The decrease in International Wealth Management mainly reflected lower transaction- and performance-based revenues as well as lower recurring commissions and fees. The increase in Asset Management mainly reflected higher
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investment and partnership income reflecting a further impairment of CHF 113 million to the valuation of our non-controlling interest in York in 3Q21. The increase in Swiss Universal Bank was driven by higher other revenues, partially offset by lower transaction-based revenues.
Provision for credit losses
In 4Q21, the release of provision for credit losses of CHF 20 million was mainly due to a release of CHF 13 million in Asia Pacific.
Total operating expenses
Compared to 4Q20, total operating expenses of CHF 6,188 million increased 20%, mainly reflecting the goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,623 million. This was partially offset by decreases in compensation and benefits and general and administrative expenses. Compensation and benefits decreased 16%, mainly due to lower deferred compensation awards, including a downward adjustment to performance share awards as a result of the full year divisional loss in the Investment Bank and clawbacks of previously granted compensation awards, mainly in connection with the SCFF matter. General and administrative expenses decreased 8%, primarily reflecting lower litigation provisions. In 4Q21, general and administrative expenses included net litigation provisions of CHF 505 million, mainly recognized in the Corporate Center. Net litigation provisions in 4Q21 primarily related to legacy litigation matters in our investment banking businesses, and in the Investment Bank, compared to 4Q20, which included net litigation provisions of CHF 822 million, mainly recognized in the Corporate Center, primarily in connection with mortgage-related matters. Adjusted total operating expenses of CHF 4,085 million in 4Q21 decreased 6% compared to 4Q20.
Compared to 3Q21, total operating expenses increased 35%, primarily reflecting the goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,623 million. Total operating expenses also reflected a 5% increase in general and administrative expenses, mainly reflecting higher professional services fees, partially offset by a 5% decrease in compensation and benefits, mainly relating to lower variable compensation. Adjusted total operating expenses were stable compared to 4Q20.
Litigation
In 4Q21, the Group recorded net litigation provisions of CHF 505 million primarily relating to legacy litigation matters in our investment banking businesses. These provisions include consideration of management’s strategy for resolution of matters through settlement or trial, as well as changes in such strategy. The Group’s estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses that are not covered by existing provisions for certain proceedings for which the Group believes an estimate is possible was zero to CHF 1.6 billion as of the end of 4Q21.
Goodwill
The strategic announcement made on November 4, 2021 resulted in an impairment assessment of the carrying value of our goodwill position in 4Q21. Upon performance of that assessment, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,623 million in 4Q21, which was recognized across two business divisions in relation to our investment banking businesses and mainly related to the acquisition of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) in 2000, of which CHF 1,520 million was reflected in the Investment Bank and CHF 103 million in Asia Pacific.
Income tax
In 4Q21, the income tax expense of CHF 416 million mainly reflected a reassessment of the effective tax rate for the full year. The negative effective tax rate for the full year continued to reflect the impact of the loss related to Archegos, for which only a partial tax benefit could be recognized, and the application of a valuation allowance for the remainder of the loss. Additionally, the negative effective tax rate in 4Q21 reflected the negative impact of the non-deductible goodwill impairment recorded in the quarter and litigation provisions for which only limited tax benefits could be obtained. Overall, net deferred tax assets decreased CHF 235 million to CHF 2,953 million during 4Q21.
Regulatory capital
As of the end of 4Q21, our Bank for International Settlements (BIS) common equity tier 1 (CET1) ratio was 14.4% and our risk-weighted assets (RWA) were CHF 267.8 billion.
> Refer to “Additional financial metrics” for further information on regulatory capital.
| Net revenues by region | |||||||||||||||||
| in | % change | in | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Net revenues (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Switzerland | 1,613 | 1,584 | 1,682 | 2 | (4) | 6,609 | 6,502 | 2 | |||||||||
| EMEA | 984 | 1,143 | 1,057 | (14) | (7) | 4,670 | 4,803 | (3) | |||||||||
| Americas | 1,309 | 1,775 | 1,462 | (26) | (10) | 7,294 | 7,116 | 3 | |||||||||
| Asia Pacific | 763 | 1,034 | 1,037 | (26) | (26) | 4,276 | 4,284 | 0 | |||||||||
| Corporate Center | (87) | (99) | (17) | (12) | 412 | (153) | (316) | (52) | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 4,582 | 5,437 | 5,221 | (16) | (12) | 22,696 | 22,389 | 1 | |||||||||
| A significant portion of our business requires inter-regional coordination in order to facilitate the needs of our clients. The methodology for allocating our results by region is dependent on management judgment. For the wealth management business, results are allocated based on the management reporting structure of our relationship manager organization. For the investment banking business, trading results are allocated based on where the risk is primarily managed, while also reflecting certain revenue transfers to regions where the relevant sales teams and clients are domiciled. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Results overview | |||||||||||||||
in / end of | Swiss Universal Bank | International Wealth Management | Asia Pacific | Asset Management | Investment Bank | Corporate Center | Credit Suisse | ||||||||
| 4Q21 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,484 | 716 | 613 | 387 | 1,469 | (87) | 4,582 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (3) | (1) | (13) | (2) | (1) | 0 | (20) | ||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 424 | 414 | 302 | 146 | 853 | 6 | 2,145 | ||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 347 | 268 | 332 | 164 | 2,547 | 385 | 4,043 | ||||||||
| of which general and administrative expenses | 294 | 228 | 190 | 132 | 887 | 373 | 2,104 | ||||||||
| of which goodwill impairment | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 1,520 | 0 | 1,623 | ||||||||
| of which restructuring expenses | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 33 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 771 | 682 | 634 | 310 | 3,400 | 391 | 6,188 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 716 | 35 | (8) | 79 | (1,930) | (478) | (1,586) | ||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital (%) | 18.1 | 2.4 | (0.7) | 38.5 | (53.1) | – | (12.7) | ||||||||
| Cost/income ratio (%) | 52.0 | 95.3 | 103.4 | 80.1 | 231.4 | – | 135.1 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 263,797 | 88,715 | 67,395 | 3,393 | 209,456 | 109,025 | 741,781 | ||||||||
| Goodwill | 585 | 285 | 940 | 1,107 | 0 | 0 | 2,917 | ||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 79,880 | 30,942 | 24,698 | 8,230 | 70,181 | 53,856 | 267,787 | ||||||||
| Leverage exposure | 301,289 | 104,310 | 74,530 | 2,527 | 278,980 | 113,450 | 875,086 | ||||||||
| 3Q21 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,391 | 829 | 771 | 279 | 2,266 | (99) | 5,437 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 4 | 12 | 7 | 1 | (170) | 2 | (144) | ||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 451 | 379 | 335 | 135 | 854 | 101 | 2,255 | ||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 313 | 245 | 201 | 141 | 812 | 606 | 2,318 | ||||||||
| of which general and administrative expenses | 264 | 203 | 162 | 113 | 684 | 586 | 2,012 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 764 | 624 | 536 | 276 | 1,666 | 707 | 4,573 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 623 | 193 | 228 | 2 | 770 | (808) | 1,008 | ||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital (%) | 15.6 | 12.6 | 19.2 | 1.2 | 20.4 | – | 7.9 | ||||||||
| Cost/income ratio (%) | 54.9 | 75.3 | 69.5 | 98.9 | 73.5 | – | 84.1 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 267,005 | 92,911 | 72,330 | 3,519 | 250,281 | 119,843 | 805,889 | ||||||||
| Goodwill | 593 | 287 | 1,058 | 1,130 | 1,547 | 0 | 4,615 | ||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 81,510 | 33,960 | 26,671 | 8,178 | 72,586 | 55,234 | 278,139 | ||||||||
| Leverage exposure | 304,915 | 108,631 | 79,871 | 2,561 | 305,310 | 121,787 | 923,075 | ||||||||
| 4Q20 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,393 | 974 | 784 | (22) | 2,109 | (17) | 5,221 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 66 | 31 | 6 | (6) | 38 | 3 | 138 | ||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 499 | 397 | 341 | 154 | 1,008 | 140 | 2,539 | ||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 341 | 253 | 200 | 135 | 773 | 930 | 2,632 | ||||||||
| of which general and administrative expenses | 286 | 195 | 162 | 105 | 623 | 908 | 2,279 | ||||||||
| of which restructuring expenses | 3 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 50 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 840 | 650 | 541 | 289 | 1,781 | 1,070 | 5,171 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 487 | 293 | 237 | (305) | 290 | (1,090) | (88) | ||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital (%) | 12.4 | 19.7 | 21.1 | (124.4) | 6.9 | – | (0.7) | ||||||||
| Cost/income ratio (%) | 60.3 | 66.7 | 69.0 | – | 84.4 | – | 99.0 | ||||||||
| Total assets | 261,465 | 91,503 | 67,356 | 3,703 | 270,488 | 111,307 | 805,822 | ||||||||
| Goodwill | 575 | 284 | 1,021 | 1,068 | 1,478 | 0 | 4,426 | ||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 81,288 | 34,017 | 26,589 | 8,983 | 77,872 | 46,335 | 275,084 | ||||||||
| Leverage exposure | 295,507 | 101,025 | 74,307 | 2,989 | 319,339 | 6,686 | 799,853 | ||||||||
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| Results overview (continued) | |||||||||||||||
in | Swiss Universal Bank | International Wealth Management | Asia Pacific | Asset Management | Investment Bank | Corporate Center | Credit Suisse | ||||||||
| 2021 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 5,801 | 3,462 | 3,242 | 1,456 | 8,888 | (153) | 22,696 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 6 | (14) | 27 | 0 | 4,193 | (7) | 4,205 | ||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 1,807 | 1,548 | 1,288 | 612 | 3,443 | 265 | 8,963 | ||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 1,259 | 952 | 933 | 544 | 4,955 | 1,407 | 10,050 | ||||||||
| of which general and administrative expenses | 1,040 | 785 | 667 | 427 | 2,826 | 1,336 | 7,081 | ||||||||
| of which goodwill impairment | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 1,520 | 0 | 1,623 | ||||||||
| of which restructuring expenses | 14 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 71 | (1) | 103 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,066 | 2,500 | 2,221 | 1,156 | 8,398 | 1,672 | 19,013 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 2,729 | 976 | 994 | 300 | (3,703) | (1,818) | (522) | ||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital (%) | 17.1 | 16.2 | 21.3 | 33.9 | (22.9) | – | (1.0) | ||||||||
| Cost/income ratio (%) | 52.9 | 72.2 | 68.5 | 79.4 | 94.5 | – | 83.8 | ||||||||
| 2020 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 5,615 | 3,747 | 3,155 | 1,090 | 9,098 | (316) | 22,389 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 270 | 110 | 236 | 0 | 471 | 9 | 1,096 | ||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 1,975 | 1,658 | 1,319 | 652 | 3,934 | 352 | 9,890 | ||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 1,266 | 888 | 772 | 477 | 3,038 | 1,495 | 7,936 | ||||||||
| of which general and administrative expenses | 1,013 | 707 | 614 | 373 | 2,409 | 1,407 | 6,523 | ||||||||
| of which restructuring expenses | 44 | 37 | 4 | 18 | 47 | 7 | 157 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,241 | 2,546 | 2,091 | 1,129 | 6,972 | 1,847 | 17,826 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 2,104 | 1,091 | 828 | (39) | 1,655 | (2,172) | 3,467 | ||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital (%) | 13.4 | 18.4 | 17.1 | (4.0) | 9.6 | – | 6.9 | ||||||||
| Cost/income ratio (%) | 57.7 | 67.9 | 66.3 | 103.6 | 76.6 | – | 79.6 | ||||||||
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Reconciliation of adjustment items
Results excluding certain items included in our reported results are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that such results provide a useful presentation of our operating results for purposes of assessing our Group and divisional performance consistently over time, on a basis that excludes items that management does not consider representative of our underlying performance. Provided below is a reconciliation to the most directly comparable US GAAP measures.
in | Swiss Universal Bank | International Wealth Management | Asia Pacific | Asset Management | Investment Bank | Corporate Center | Credit Suisse | ||||||||
| 4Q21 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,484 | 716 | 613 | 387 | 1,469 | (87) | 4,582 | ||||||||
| Real estate (gains)/losses | (205) | (19) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (224) | ||||||||
| (Gains)/losses on business sales | 0 | (17) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | (13) | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues | 1,279 | 680 | 613 | 387 | 1,469 | (83) | 4,345 | ||||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Allfunds Group | (9) | (12) | (10) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (31) | ||||||||
| Loss on equity investment in SIX Group AG | 43 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items | 1,313 | 695 | 603 | 387 | 1,469 | (83) | 4,384 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (3) | (1) | (13) | (2) | (1) | 0 | (20) | ||||||||
| Archegos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses excluding Archegos | (3) | (1) | (13) | (2) | 4 | 0 | (15) | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 771 | 682 | 634 | 310 | 3,400 | 391 | 6,188 | ||||||||
| Goodwill impairment | 0 | 0 | (103) | 0 | (1,520) | 0 | (1,623) | ||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 0 | (7) | 0 | 0 | (25) | (1) | (33) | ||||||||
| Major litigation provisions | (1) | (2) | 0 | 0 | (149) | (284) | (436) | ||||||||
| Expenses related to real estate disposals | 0 | (2) | 0 | 0 | (9) | 0 | (11) | ||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 770 | 671 | 531 | 310 | 1,697 | 106 | 4,085 | ||||||||
| Archegos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (19) | 5 | (14) | ||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses excluding significant items and Archegos | 770 | 671 | 531 | 310 | 1,678 | 111 | 4,071 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 716 | 35 | (8) | 79 | (1,930) | (478) | (1,586) | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes | 512 | 10 | 95 | 79 | (227) | (189) | 280 | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes excluding significant items | 546 | 25 | 85 | 79 | (227) | (189) | 319 | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes excluding significant items and Archegos | 546 | 25 | 85 | 79 | (213) | (194) | 328 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | 12.9 | 0.7 | 8.5 | 38.7 | (6.3) | – | 2.2 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items (%) | 13.8 | 1.8 | 7.7 | 38.7 | (6.3) | – | 2.6 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items and Archegos (%) | 13.8 | 1.8 | 7.7 | 38.7 | (5.9) | – | 2.6 | ||||||||
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| Reconciliation of adjustment items (continued) | |||||||||||||||
in | Swiss Universal Bank | International Wealth Management | Asia Pacific | Asset Management | Investment Bank | Corporate Center | Credit Suisse | ||||||||
| 3Q21 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,391 | 829 | 771 | 279 | 2,266 | (99) | 5,437 | ||||||||
| Real estate (gains)/losses | (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (4) | ||||||||
| Losses on business sales | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42 | ||||||||
| Valuation adjustment related to major litigation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 69 | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues | 1,393 | 864 | 771 | 279 | 2,266 | (29) | 5,544 | ||||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Allfunds Group | (39) | (52) | (39) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (130) | ||||||||
| Impairment on York Capital Management | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 113 | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items | 1,354 | 812 | 732 | 392 | 2,266 | (29) | 5,527 | ||||||||
| Archegos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (23) | 0 | (23) | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items and Archegos | 1,354 | 812 | 732 | 392 | 2,243 | (29) | 5,504 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 4 | 12 | 7 | 1 | (170) | 2 | (144) | ||||||||
| Archegos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 0 | 188 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses excluding Archegos | 4 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 44 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 764 | 624 | 536 | 276 | 1,666 | 707 | 4,573 | ||||||||
| Major litigation provisions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (495) | (495) | ||||||||
| Expenses related to real estate disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (3) | 0 | (3) | ||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 764 | 624 | 536 | 276 | 1,663 | 212 | 4,075 | ||||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||||||
| Expenses related to equity investment in Allfunds Group | 0 | 0 | (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1) | ||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses excluding significant items | 764 | 624 | 535 | 276 | 1,663 | 212 | 4,074 | ||||||||
| Archegos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 24 | ||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses excluding significant items and Archegos | 764 | 624 | 535 | 276 | 1,687 | 212 | 4,098 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 623 | 193 | 228 | 2 | 770 | (808) | 1,008 | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes | 625 | 228 | 228 | 2 | 773 | (243) | 1,613 | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes excluding significant items | 586 | 176 | 190 | 115 | 773 | (243) | 1,597 | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes excluding significant items and Archegos | 586 | 176 | 190 | 115 | 538 | (243) | 1,362 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | 15.6 | 14.8 | 19.2 | 1.2 | 20.4 | – | 12.6 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items (%) | 14.6 | 11.5 | 16.0 | 52.1 | 20.4 | – | 12.4 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items and Archegos (%) | 14.6 | 11.5 | 16.0 | 52.1 | 14.3 | – | 10.6 | ||||||||
| 4Q20 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,393 | 974 | 784 | (22) | 2,109 | (17) | 5,221 | ||||||||
| Real estate (gains)/losses | (15) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (15) | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues | 1,378 | 974 | 784 | (22) | 2,109 | (17) | 5,206 | ||||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Allfunds Group | (38) | (51) | (38) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (127) | ||||||||
| Gain on equity investment in SIX Group AG | (97) | (61) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (158) | ||||||||
| Impairment on York Capital Management | 0 | 0 | 0 | 414 | 0 | 0 | 414 | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items | 1,243 | 862 | 746 | 392 | 2,109 | (17) | 5,335 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 66 | 31 | 6 | (6) | 38 | 3 | 138 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 840 | 650 | 541 | 289 | 1,781 | 1,070 | 5,171 | ||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | (3) | (21) | (2) | (5) | (14) | (5) | (50) | ||||||||
| Major litigation provisions | (44) | (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (712) | (757) | ||||||||
| Expenses related to real estate disposals | (3) | (3) | 0 | (1) | (21) | 0 | (28) | ||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 790 | 625 | 539 | 283 | 1,746 | 353 | 4,336 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 487 | 293 | 237 | (305) | 290 | (1,090) | (88) | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes | 522 | 318 | 239 | (299) | 325 | (373) | 732 | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes excluding significant items | 387 | 206 | 201 | 115 | 325 | (373) | 861 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | 13.3 | 21.4 | 21.2 | (122.1) | 7.8 | – | 6.1 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items (%) | 9.9 | 13.8 | 17.8 | 47.0 | 7.8 | – | 7.1 | ||||||||
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in | Swiss Universal Bank | International Wealth Management | Asia Pacific | Asset Management | Investment Bank | Corporate Center | Credit Suisse | ||||||||
| 2021 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 5,801 | 3,462 | 3,242 | 1,456 | 8,888 | (153) | 22,696 | ||||||||
| Real estate (gains)/losses | (213) | (19) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (232) | ||||||||
| (Gains)/losses on business sales | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 | ||||||||
| Major litigation recovery | (49) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (49) | ||||||||
| Valuation adjustment related to major litigation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 69 | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues | 5,545 | 3,461 | 3,242 | 1,456 | 8,888 | (79) | 22,513 | ||||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Allfunds Group | (186) | (249) | (187) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (622) | ||||||||
| Loss on equity investment in SIX Group AG | 43 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | ||||||||
| Impairment on York Capital Management | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 113 | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items | 5,402 | 3,239 | 3,055 | 1,569 | 8,888 | (79) | 22,074 | ||||||||
| Archegos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 470 | 0 | 470 | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items and Archegos | 5,402 | 3,239 | 3,055 | 1,569 | 9,358 | (79) | 22,544 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 6 | (14) | 27 | 0 | 4,193 | (7) | 4,205 | ||||||||
| Archegos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (4,307) | 0 | (4,307) | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses excluding Archegos | 6 | (14) | 27 | 0 | (114) | (7) | (102) | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,066 | 2,500 | 2,221 | 1,156 | 8,398 | 1,672 | 19,013 | ||||||||
| Goodwill impairment | 0 | 0 | (103) | 0 | (1,520) | 0 | (1,623) | ||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | (14) | (12) | (4) | (3) | (71) | 1 | (103) | ||||||||
| Major litigation provisions | (1) | 9 | 0 | 0 | (149) | (1,002) | (1,143) | ||||||||
| Expenses related to real estate disposals | (4) | (7) | 0 | (1) | (44) | 0 | (56) | ||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 3,047 | 2,490 | 2,114 | 1,152 | 6,614 | 671 | 16,088 | ||||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||||||
| Expenses related to equity investment in Allfunds Group | (6) | (7) | (7) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (20) | ||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses excluding significant items | 3,041 | 2,483 | 2,107 | 1,152 | 6,614 | 671 | 16,068 | ||||||||
| Archegos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (26) | 5 | (21) | ||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses excluding significant items and Archegos | 3,041 | 2,483 | 2,107 | 1,152 | 6,588 | 676 | 16,047 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 2,729 | 976 | 994 | 300 | (3,703) | (1,818) | (522) | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes | 2,492 | 985 | 1,101 | 304 | (1,919) | (743) | 2,220 | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes excluding significant items | 2,355 | 770 | 921 | 417 | (1,919) | (743) | 1,801 | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes excluding significant items and Archegos | 2,355 | 770 | 921 | 417 | 2,884 | (748) | 6,599 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | 15.6 | 16.3 | 23.6 | 34.5 | (11.5) | – | 4.4 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items (%) | 14.8 | 12.8 | 19.7 | 47.3 | (11.5) | – | 3.5 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items, and Archegos (%) | 14.8 | 12.8 | 19.7 | 47.3 | 18.3 | – | 13.0 | ||||||||
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| Reconciliation of adjustment items (continued) | |||||||||||||||
in | Swiss Universal Bank | International Wealth Management | Asia Pacific | Asset Management | Investment Bank | Corporate Center | Credit Suisse | ||||||||
| 2020 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 5,615 | 3,747 | 3,155 | 1,090 | 9,098 | (316) | 22,389 | ||||||||
| Real estate (gains)/losses | (15) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (15) | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues | 5,600 | 3,747 | 3,155 | 1,090 | 9,098 | (316) | 22,374 | ||||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||||||
| Gain related to InvestLab transfer | (25) | (15) | (25) | (203) | 0 | 0 | (268) | ||||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Allfunds Group | (38) | (51) | (38) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (127) | ||||||||
| Gain on equity investment in SIX Group AG | (97) | (61) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (158) | ||||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Pfandbriefbank | (134) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (134) | ||||||||
| Impairment on York Capital Management | 0 | 0 | 0 | 414 | 0 | 0 | 414 | ||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items | 5,306 | 3,620 | 3,092 | 1,301 | 9,098 | (316) | 22,101 | ||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 270 | 110 | 236 | 0 | 471 | 9 | 1,096 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,241 | 2,546 | 2,091 | 1,129 | 6,972 | 1,847 | 17,826 | ||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | (44) | (37) | (4) | (18) | (47) | (7) | (157) | ||||||||
| Major litigation provisions | (45) | 11 | 0 | 0 | (24) | (930) | (988) | ||||||||
| Expenses related to real estate disposals | (3) | (5) | 0 | (2) | (41) | 0 | (51) | ||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 3,149 | 2,515 | 2,087 | 1,109 | 6,860 | 910 | 16,630 | ||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 2,104 | 1,091 | 828 | (39) | 1,655 | (2,172) | 3,467 | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes | 2,181 | 1,122 | 832 | (19) | 1,767 | (1,235) | 4,648 | ||||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes excluding significant items | 1,887 | 995 | 769 | 192 | 1,767 | (1,235) | 4,375 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | 13.9 | 18.9 | 17.2 | (2.0) | 10.3 | – | 9.3 | ||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items (%) | 12.0 | 16.8 | 15.9 | 19.4 | 10.3 | – | 8.7 | ||||||||
| Employees and other headcount | |||||||
| end of | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | ||||
| Employees (full-time equivalents) | |||||||
| Swiss Universal Bank | 13,370 | 13,350 | 13,220 | ||||
| International Wealth Management | 8,110 | 8,050 | 7,880 | ||||
| Asia Pacific | 7,530 | 7,360 | 6,890 | ||||
| Asset Management | 2,270 | 2,270 | 1,970 | ||||
| Investment Bank | 17,750 | 17,860 | 17,560 | ||||
| Corporate Center | 1,080 | 1,060 | 1,250 | ||||
| Total employees | 50,110 | 49,950 | 48,770 | ||||
| Other headcount | |||||||
| Outsourced roles, contractors and consultants 1 | 16,430 | 15,640 | 13,210 | ||||
| Total employees and other headcount | 66,540 | 65,590 | 61,980 | ||||
| Based on full-time equivalents. | |||||||
1 Excludes the headcount of certain managed service resources which are related to fixed fee projects. | |||||||
There were 50,110 Group employees as of the end of 4Q21, an increase of 160 compared to 3Q21, mainly reflecting increases in Asia Pacific and International Wealth Management, partially offset by a decrease in the Investment Bank. The number of outsourced roles, contractors and consultants increased by 790 compared to 3Q21.
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Chairman of the Board of Directors
Effective January 17, 2022, Axel Lehmann was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors (Chairman) succeeding António Horta-Osório, who resigned from the Board of Directors. Axel Lehmann will be proposed for election as the Chairman at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 29, 2022.
Executive Board
In 4Q21, we made the following announcement regarding the constitution of the Executive Board, effective January 1, 2022: Francesco De Ferrari, as CEO of the Wealth Management division and ad interim CEO of the Europe, Middle East and Africa region; Christian Meissner, as CEO of the Investment Bank and CEO of the Americas region; André Helfenstein, as CEO of the Swiss Bank and CEO of the Switzerland region; Ulrich Körner, as CEO of the Asset Management division; and Helman Sitohang, as CEO of the Asia Pacific region. We also announced that Lydie Hudson, CEO Sustainability, Research & Investment Solutions, would be stepping down from the Executive Board, effective December 31, 2021.
Supply chain finance funds matter
As previously reported, in early March 2021, the boards of four supply chain finance funds managed by certain Group subsidiaries (collectively, the SCFFs) decided to suspend redemptions and subscriptions of those funds to protect the interests of the funds’ investors, to terminate the SCFFs and to proceed to their liquidation. Credit Suisse Asset Management (Schweiz) AG (CSAM) acts as the portfolio manager of the SCFFs.
The last published net asset value (NAV) of the SCFFs in late February 2021 was approximately USD 10 billion in the aggregate. As of December 31, 2021, together with the cash already distributed to investors and cash remaining in the funds, total cash collected in the SCFFs amounts to approximately USD 7.2 billion including the cash position in the funds at the time of suspension. Redemption payments totaling approximately USD 6.7 billion have been made to their investors in six cash distributions. The portfolio manager continues to work to liquidate the remaining assets of the SCFFs, including by engaging directly with potentially delinquent obligors and other creditors, and to file insurance claims, as appropriate. However, there remains considerable uncertainty regarding the valuation of a significant part of the remaining assets, including the fact that certain of the notes underlying the funds were not paid when they fell due and the portfolio manager has been informed that further notes will not be paid when they fall due in the future. It therefore can be assumed that the investors of the SCFFs will suffer a loss. CSAM intends to take all necessary steps to collect outstanding amounts from debtors and insurers, but can give no assurance as to the final amount that may be recovered for the SCFFs under such notes. The amount of loss of the investors therefore is currently unknown.
Based on currently available information, losses for the investors can be expected to occur predominantly in positions that, prior to March 31, 2021, had a NAV of approximately USD 2.3 billion in the aggregate. These positions relate primarily to three groups of companies: “GFG Alliance”, Katerra and Bluestone. For these three focus areas, more time is required to assess the situation accurately. CSAM continues to invest substantial efforts to maximize and expedite recovery in these positions, including pursuing consensual restructuring in addition to filing insurance claims and seeking legal enforcement of the funds’ claims where appropriate. For these three focus group areas, given the complexity of the situation and negotiations, any predictions on recovery rates would be premature.
We continue to analyze this matter, including with the assistance of external counsel and other experts. The Board initiated an externally led investigation of this matter, supervised by a special committee of the Board. The related report has been completed, the findings have been made available to the Board and the report was shared with FINMA. Given the reputational impact of the SCFF matter on us, actions have been taken against a number of individuals where the Board deemed it was appropriate. In light of the ongoing recovery process and the legal complexities of the matter, there is no intention by the Board to publish the report. The Group continues to assess the potential for recovery on behalf of the investors in the funds, and further analyze new, pending or threatened proceedings. As previously reported, the resolution of the matter, the timing of which is difficult to predict, could cause the Group to incur material losses.
With respect to our outstanding collateralized bridge loan of USD 90 million to Greensill Capital, we have marked its fair value to USD 63 million as of the end of 4Q21, stable compared to USD 64 million as of the end of 3Q21.
Beginning in 4Q21, we introduced a fee waiver program for clients impacted by this matter wherein certain commissions and fees arising from current and future business transactions may be reimbursed on a quarterly basis, provided certain conditions are met. We incurred negative revenues of CHF 28 million in 4Q21 in our wealth management businesses relating to this fee waiver program.
Significant negative consequences of the supply chain finance funds and Archegos matters
There can be no assurance that any additional losses, damages, costs and expenses, as well as any further regulatory and other investigations and actions or any further downgrade of our credit ratings, will not be material to us, including from any impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects, liquidity or capital position.
> Refer to “Risk factor” in I - Credit Suisse results - Credit Suisse in the Credit Suisse Financial Report 1Q21 for further information on risks that may arise in relation to these matters. For a description of the regulatory and legal developments relating to these matters, refer to "Note 33 - Litigation" in III - Condensed consolidated financial statements - unaudited in the Credit Suisse Financial Reports 2Q21 and 3Q21 for further information.
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Share buyback
On December 30, 2021, we completed the 2021 share buyback program, which commenced on January 12, 2021 and was suspended following the completion of share buybacks in April 2021. In 2021, 25.1 million shares were repurchased and are expected to be cancelled by means of a capital reduction to be proposed at the next AGM of shareholders.
Dividend proposal
Our Board will propose to the shareholders at the AGM on April 29, 2022 a cash distribution of CHF 0.10 per share for the financial year 2021. 50% of the distribution will be paid out of capital contribution reserves, free of Swiss withholding tax and will not be subject to income tax for Swiss resident individuals holding the shares as a private investment, and 50% will be paid out of retained earnings, net of 35% Swiss withholding tax.
Compensation
Total variable compensation pools that relate to our 2021 performance are 32% lower than in 2020. The overall structure of these variable compensation awards is consistent with prior years for the majority of employees. However, most employees at a more senior level (Managing Directors and Directors), who have taken a higher proportionate share of the reduction in the variable compensation pool, have received a cash award with a pro-rata repayment (clawback) provision, in jurisdictions where legally permissible, that applies in the event that they voluntarily leave the firm during the three-year period ending in February 2025, together with a regular deferred share-based award that generally vests linearly over the next three years.
To increase the alignment of executive compensation with shareholder interests, and recognizing the role of senior management in the implementation of our strategic plan, most Managing Directors and Directors have received a separate one-time share-based award (Strategic Delivery Plan), which will vest in its entirety in three years’ time if certain financial metrics are achieved over the course of 2022-2024. We will provide further details on these compensation awards in our Annual Report.
Mandatory Convertible Notes Offering
On April 22, 2021, the Group announced that it placed two series of mandatory convertible notes (MCNs), Series A MCNs and Series B MCNs, to be convertible into 100 million shares and 103 million shares of Credit Suisse Group AG, respectively. The MCNs settled on May 12, 2021. On November 12, 2021, the Series A MCNs and Series B MCNs were converted, and the shares of Credit Suisse Group AG held by Credit Suisse Group (Guernsey) VII Limited, the issuing entity of the MCNs, were delivered to the holders of MCNs.
COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect the economic environment throughout 2021. Infection rates ebbed and flowed across countries during the course of 2021, including in countries where Credit Suisse has a significant presence. Vaccination programs during the year continued to reduce significantly the correlation between COVID-19 infection and serious illness, although booster shots were increasingly required to sustain a high level of protection. In addition, in 4Q21 a further challenge arose with the emergence of the Omicron variant, which was more transmissible than previous variants. However, in January 2022 there were signs in Europe that the Omicron infection wave was peaking and that governments would relatively soon be able to ease social and economic activity restrictions. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our operations and businesses.
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In 4Q21, we reported income before taxes of CHF 716 million and net revenues of CHF 1,484 million. For 2021, we reported income before taxes of CHF 2,729 million and net revenues of CHF 5,801 million.
4Q21 results
In 4Q21, income before taxes of CHF 716 million increased 47% compared to 4Q20. Net revenues of CHF 1,484 million increased 7%, reflecting higher revenues across all revenue categories. Other revenues in 4Q21 included gains on the sale of real estate of CHF 205 million reflected in Private Clients and a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 9 million reflected in Corporate & Institutional Clients, partially offset by a SIX equity investment revaluation loss of CHF 43 million reflected in Private Clients and Corporate & Institutional Clients. Other revenues in 4Q20 included a SIX equity investment revaluation gain of CHF 97 million, reflected in Private Clients and Corporate & Institutional Clients, a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 38 million reflected in Corporate & Institutional Clients and gains on the sale of real estate of CHF 15 million reflected in Private Clients. In 4Q21, we recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 3 million compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 66 million in 4Q20. Total operating expenses of CHF 771 million decreased 8%, mainly reflecting lower compensation and benefits, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses. 4Q20 included major litigation provisions of CHF 44 million.
Compared to 3Q21, income before taxes increased 15%. Net revenues increased 7%, driven by higher other revenues, partially offset by lower transaction-based revenues. Other revenues in 4Q21 included the gains on the sale of real estate and the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group, partially offset by the SIX equity investment revaluation loss. Other revenues in 3Q21 included a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 39 million reflected in Corporate & Institutional Clients. In 4Q21, we recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 3 million compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 4 million in 3Q21. Total operating expenses were stable, with higher general and administrative expenses offset by lower compensation and benefits.
2021 Results
In 2021, income before taxes of CHF 2,729 million increased 30% compared to 2020. Net revenues of CHF 5,801 million increased 3% compared to 2020, mainly due to higher recurring commissions and fees as well as higher other revenues, partially offset by lower transaction-based revenues. Recurring commissions and fees increased 10%, mainly driven by higher investment product management fees, higher security account and custody services fees, higher discretionary mandate management fees, higher investment advisory fees and higher revenues from our investment in Swisscard.
| Divisional results | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,484 | 1,391 | 1,393 | 7 | 7 | 5,801 | 5,615 | 3 | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (3) | 4 | 66 | – | – | 6 | 270 | (98) | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 424 | 451 | 499 | (6) | (15) | 1,807 | 1,975 | (9) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 294 | 264 | 286 | 11 | 3 | 1,040 | 1,013 | 3 | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 53 | 49 | 52 | 8 | 2 | 205 | 209 | (2) | |||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 0 | – | 3 | – | (100) | 14 | 44 | (68) | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 347 | 313 | 341 | 11 | 2 | 1,259 | 1,266 | (1) | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 771 | 764 | 840 | 1 | (8) | 3,066 | 3,241 | (5) | |||||||||
| Income before taxes | 716 | 623 | 487 | 15 | 47 | 2,729 | 2,104 | 30 | |||||||||
| Statement of operations metrics (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital | 18.1 | 15.6 | 12.4 | – | – | 17.1 | 13.4 | – | |||||||||
| Cost/income ratio | 52.0 | 54.9 | 60.3 | – | – | 52.9 | 57.7 | – | |||||||||
| Number of employees and relationship managers | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of employees (full-time equivalents) | 13,370 | 13,350 | 13,220 | 0 | 1 | 13,370 | 13,220 | 1 | |||||||||
| Number of relationship managers | 1,740 | 1,750 | 1,770 | (1) | (2) | 1,740 | 1,770 | (2) | |||||||||
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Other revenues in 2021 included gains on the sale of real estate of CHF 213 million, reflected in Private Clients, and gains on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF��186 million and an insurance claim refund of CHF 49 million relating to a major litigation case, both reflected in Corporate & Institutional Clients, partially offset by a SIX equity investment revaluation loss of CHF 43 million reflected in Private Clients and Corporate & Institutional Clients. Other revenues in 2020 included a Pfandbriefbank equity investment revaluation gain of CHF 134 million and gains on the sale of real estate of CHF 15 million, both reflected in Private Clients, a SIX equity investment revaluation gain of CHF 97 million, reflected in Private Clients and Corporate & Institutional Clients, as well as a gain related to the completed transfer of the Credit Suisse InvestLab AG (InvestLab) fund platform to Allfunds Group of CHF 25 million and a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 38 million, both reflected in Corporate & Institutional Clients. Net interest income was stable, with lower loan margins on slightly higher average loan volumes, a positive impact from other banking book positions and higher treasury revenues, offset by lower deposit margins on slightly higher average deposit volumes. Transaction-based revenues decreased 2%, mainly driven by lower revenues from Global Trading Solutions (GTS) as well as lower brokerage and product issuing fees, partially offset by higher fees from foreign exchange client business and valuation gains on derivatives in connection with the transition from Interbank Offered Rates (IBOR) to alternative reference rates. Provision for credit losses was CHF 6 million in 2021 on a net loan portfolio of CHF 176.2 billion, compared to CHF 270 million provision for credit losses on a net loan portfolio of CHF 176.3 billion in 2020. Provision for credit losses in 2021 included a release of non-specific provisions for expected credit losses of CHF 65 million. Total operating expenses of CHF 3,066 million decreased 5%, reflecting lower compensation and benefits as well as lower restructuring expenses, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses. 2020 included major litigation provisions of CHF 45 million as well as restructuring expenses mainly in connection with the integration of Neue Aargauer Bank of CHF 44 million.
We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our operations and businesses.
> Refer to “COVID-19 pandemic” in Credit Suisse – Other information for further information.
Capital and leverage metrics
As of the end of 4Q21, we reported RWA of CHF 79.9 billion, CHF 1.6 billion lower compared to the end of 3Q21, mainly related to movements in risk levels in credit risk, primarily relating to reduced lending exposures, and the foreign exchange impact. Leverage exposure of CHF 301.3 billion was CHF 3.6 billion lower compared to the end of 3Q21, mainly reflecting lower business usage and the foreign exchange impact, partially offset by increased high-quality liquid assets (HQLA).
| Divisional results (continued) | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Net revenue detail (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Private Clients | 889 | 724 | 750 | 23 | 19 | 3,068 | 3,055 | 0 | |||||||||
| Corporate & Institutional Clients | 595 | 667 | 643 | (11) | (7) | 2,733 | 2,560 | 7 | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,484 | 1,391 | 1,393 | 7 | 7 | 5,801 | 5,615 | 3 | |||||||||
| Net revenue detail (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | 667 | 674 | 658 | (1) | 1 | 2,688 | 2,683 | 0 | |||||||||
| Recurring commissions and fees | 399 | 406 | 352 | (2) | 13 | 1,577 | 1,440 | 10 | |||||||||
| Transaction-based revenues | 264 | 293 | 244 | (10) | 8 | 1,206 | 1,235 | (2) | |||||||||
| Other revenues | 154 | 18 | 139 | – | 11 | 330 | 257 | 28 | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,484 | 1,391 | 1,393 | 7 | 7 | 5,801 | 5,615 | 3 | |||||||||
| Balance sheet statistics (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 263,797 | 267,005 | 261,465 | (1) | 1 | 263,797 | 261,465 | 1 | |||||||||
| Net loans | 176,237 | 178,519 | 176,332 | (1) | 0 | 176,237 | 176,332 | 0 | |||||||||
| of which Private Clients | 113,698 | 113,627 | 118,223 | 0 | (4) | 113,698 | 118,223 | (4) | |||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 79,880 | 81,510 | 81,288 | (2) | (2) | 79,880 | 81,288 | (2) | |||||||||
| Leverage exposure | 301,289 | 304,915 | 295,507 | (1) | 2 | 301,289 | 295,507 | 2 | |||||||||
| Net interest income includes a term spread credit on stable deposit funding and a term spread charge on loans. Recurring commissions and fees includes investment product management, discretionary mandate and other asset management-related fees, fees for general banking products and services and revenues from wealth structuring solutions. Transaction-based revenues arise primarily from brokerage fees, fees from foreign exchange client transactions, trading and sales income, equity participations income and other transaction-based income. Other revenues include fair value gains/(losses) on synthetic securitized loan portfolios and other gains and losses. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Reconciliation of adjustment items | |||||||||||||||||||
| Private Clients | Corporate & Institutional Clients | Swiss Universal Bank | |||||||||||||||||
| in | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | ||||||||||
| Results (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 889 | 724 | 750 | 595 | 667 | 643 | 1,484 | 1,391 | 1,393 | ||||||||||
| Real estate (gains)/losses | (205) | (4) | (15) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (205) | (4) | (15) | ||||||||||
| (Gains)/losses on business sales | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues | 684 | 726 | 735 | 595 | 667 | 643 | 1,279 | 1,393 | 1,378 | ||||||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Allfunds Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | (9) | (39) | (38) | (9) | (39) | (38) | ||||||||||
| (Gain)/loss on equity investment in SIX Group AG | 21 | 0 | (47) | 22 | 0 | (50) | 43 | 0 | (97) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items | 705 | 726 | 688 | 608 | 628 | 555 | 1,313 | 1,354 | 1,243 | ||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 11 | 9 | 17 | (14) | (5) | 49 | (3) | 4 | 66 | ||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 454 | 445 | 476 | 317 | 319 | 364 | 771 | 764 | 840 | ||||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | – | (4) | 0 | – | (3) | ||||||||||
| Major litigation provisions | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1) | 0 | (44) | (1) | 0 | (44) | ||||||||||
| Expenses related to real estate disposals | 0 | 0 | (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (3) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 454 | 445 | 474 | 316 | 319 | 316 | 770 | 764 | 790 | ||||||||||
| Income before taxes | 424 | 270 | 257 | 292 | 353 | 230 | 716 | 623 | 487 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted income before taxes | 219 | 272 | 244 | 293 | 353 | 278 | 512 | 625 | 522 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted income before taxes excluding significant items | 240 | 272 | 197 | 306 | 314 | 190 | 546 | 586 | 387 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | – | – | – | – | – | – | 12.9 | 15.6 | 13.3 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items (%) | – | – | – | – | – | – | 13.8 | 14.6 | 9.9 | ||||||||||
Private Clients | Corporate & Institutional Clients | Swiss Universal Bank | |||||||||||
| in | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Results (CHF million) | |||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 3,068 | 3,055 | 2,733 | 2,560 | 5,801 | 5,615 | |||||||
| Real estate (gains)/losses | (213) | (15) | 0 | 0 | (213) | (15) | |||||||
| (Gains)/losses on business sales | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||||||
| Major litigation recovery | 0 | 0 | (49) | 0 | (49) | 0 | |||||||
| Adjusted net revenues | 2,861 | 3,040 | 2,684 | 2,560 | 5,545 | 5,600 | |||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||||
| Gain related to InvestLab transfer | 0 | 0 | 0 | (25) | 0 | (25) | |||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Allfunds Group | 0 | 0 | (186) | (38) | (186) | (38) | |||||||
| (Gain)/loss on equity investment in SIX Group AG | 21 | (47) | 22 | (50) | 43 | (97) | |||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Pfandbriefbank | 0 | (134) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (134) | |||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items | 2,882 | 2,859 | 2,520 | 2,447 | 5,402 | 5,306 | |||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 30 | 62 | (24) | 208 | 6 | 270 | |||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,804 | 1,913 | 1,262 | 1,328 | 3,066 | 3,241 | |||||||
| Restructuring expenses | (6) | (35) | (8) | (9) | (14) | (44) | |||||||
| Major litigation provisions | 0 | 0 | (1) | (45) | (1) | (45) | |||||||
| Expenses related to real estate disposals | (4) | (3) | 0 | 0 | (4) | (3) | |||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 1,794 | 1,875 | 1,253 | 1,274 | 3,047 | 3,149 | |||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||||
| Expenses related to equity investment in Allfunds Group | 0 | 0 | (6) | 0 | (6) | 0 | |||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses excluding significant items | 1,794 | 1,875 | 1,247 | 1,274 | 3,041 | 3,149 | |||||||
| Income before taxes | 1,234 | 1,080 | 1,495 | 1,024 | 2,729 | 2,104 | |||||||
| Adjusted income before taxes | 1,037 | 1,103 | 1,455 | 1,078 | 2,492 | 2,181 | |||||||
| Adjusted income before taxes excluding significant items | 1,058 | 922 | 1,297 | 965 | 2,355 | 1,887 | |||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | – | – | – | – | 15.6 | 13.9 | |||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items (%) | – | – | – | – | 14.8 | 12.0 | |||||||
| Adjusted results and adjusted results excluding significant items are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Reconciliation of adjustment items” in Credit Suisse for further information. | |||||||||||||
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Private Clients
In 4Q21, income before taxes of CHF 424 million increased 65% compared to 4Q20, mainly driven by higher net revenues and lower total operating expenses. Compared to 3Q21, income before taxes increased 57%, primarily reflecting higher net revenues.
Net revenues
Compared to 4Q20, net revenues of CHF 889 million increased 19%, primarily reflecting higher other revenues and higher recurring commissions and fees. Other revenues in 4Q21 included gains on the sale of real estate of CHF 205 million, partially offset by a SIX equity investment revaluation loss of CHF 21 million. Other revenues in 4Q20 included a SIX equity investment revaluation gain of CHF 47 million and gains on the sale of real estate of CHF 15 million. Recurring commissions and fees of CHF 223 million increased 16%, mainly driven by higher revenues from our investment in Swisscard, higher discretionary mandate management fees and higher investment product management fees. Net interest income of CHF 392 million decreased 3%, reflecting lower loan margins on slightly lower average loan volumes and lower deposit margins on lower average deposit volumes, partially offset by higher treasury revenues. Transaction-based revenues of CHF 92 million decreased 4%, mainly driven by lower brokerage and product issuing fees as well as lower revenues from GTS, partially offset by higher fees from foreign exchange client business.
Compared to 3Q21, net revenues increased 23%, driven by higher other revenues. Other revenues in 4Q21 included the gains on the sale of real estate, partially offset by the SIX equity investment revaluation loss. Other revenues in 3Q21 included a loss from the sale of Credit Suisse Life & Pensions AG of CHF 6 million. Transaction-based revenues decreased 10%, mainly driven by lower revenues from GTS and lower corporate advisory fees, partially offset by higher fees from foreign exchange client business. Net interest income decreased 2%, reflecting lower treasury revenues and lower loan margins on stable average loan volumes, partially offset by higher deposit margins on stable average deposit volumes. Recurring commissions and fees decreased 2%, primarily reflecting lower revenues from our investment in Swisscard.
Provision for credit losses
The Private Clients loan portfolio is substantially comprised of residential mortgages in Switzerland and loans collateralized by securities and, to a lesser extent, consumer finance loans.
In 4Q21, Private Clients recorded provision for credit losses of CHF 11 million compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 17 million in 4Q20 and CHF 9 million in 3Q21. The provisions were primarily related to our consumer finance business.
Total operating expenses
Compared to 4Q20, total operating expenses of CHF 454 million decreased 5%, driven by lower compensation and benefits, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses. Compensation and benefits of CHF 243 million decreased 18%, primarily reflecting lower discretionary compensation expenses and lower allocated corporate function costs. General and administrative expenses of CHF 187 million increased 21%, mainly driven by higher advertising and marketing expenses, higher allocated corporate function costs, higher professional services fees as well as higher occupancy expenses.
Compared to 3Q21, total operating expenses increased 2%, driven by higher general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits. General and administrative expenses increased 14%, mainly reflecting higher professional services fees, higher allocated corporate function costs as well as higher advertising and marketing expenses. Compensation and benefits decreased 6%, mainly driven by lower discretionary compensation expenses.
Margins
Our gross margin was 163 basis points in 4Q21, an increase of 17 basis points compared to 4Q20, primarily reflecting higher other revenues and higher recurring commissions and fees, partially offset by a 5.8% increase in average assets under management. Compared to 3Q21, our gross margin was 30 basis points higher, driven by higher other revenues on stable average assets under management.
> Refer to “Assets under management” for further information.
Our net margin was 78 basis points in 4Q21, an increase of 28 basis points compared to 4Q20, mainly reflecting higher net revenues and lower total operating expenses, partially offset by the higher average assets under management. Compared to 3Q21, our net margin was 28 basis points higher, driven by higher net revenues on stable average assets under management.
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| Results - Private Clients | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 889 | 724 | 750 | 23 | 19 | 3,068 | 3,055 | 0 | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 11 | 9 | 17 | 22 | (35) | 30 | 62 | (52) | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 243 | 259 | 298 | (6) | (18) | 1,048 | 1,166 | (10) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 187 | 164 | 154 | 14 | 21 | 663 | 617 | 7 | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 24 | 22 | 25 | 9 | (4) | 87 | 95 | (8) | |||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 0 | – | (1) | – | 100 | 6 | 35 | (83) | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 211 | 186 | 178 | 13 | 19 | 756 | 747 | 1 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 454 | 445 | 476 | 2 | (5) | 1,804 | 1,913 | (6) | |||||||||
| Income before taxes | 424 | 270 | 257 | 57 | 65 | 1,234 | 1,080 | 14 | |||||||||
| Statement of operations metrics (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost/income ratio | 51.1 | 61.5 | 63.5 | – | – | 58.8 | 62.6 | – | |||||||||
| Net revenue detail (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | 392 | 400 | 403 | (2) | (3) | 1,595 | 1,614 | (1) | |||||||||
| Recurring commissions and fees | 223 | 227 | 193 | (2) | 16 | 859 | 775 | 11 | |||||||||
| Transaction-based revenues | 92 | 102 | 96 | (10) | (4) | 440 | 480 | (8) | |||||||||
| Other revenues | 182 | (5) | 58 | – | 214 | 174 | 186 | (6) | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 889 | 724 | 750 | 23 | 19 | 3,068 | 3,055 | 0 | |||||||||
| Margins on assets under management (annualized) (bp) | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin 1 | 163 | 133 | 146 | – | – | 143 | 149 | – | |||||||||
| Net margin 2 | 78 | 50 | 50 | – | – | 58 | 53 | – | |||||||||
| Number of relationship managers | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of relationship managers | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1,290 | 0 | (4) | 1,240 | 1,290 | (4) | |||||||||
1 Net revenues divided by average assets under management. | |||||||||||||||||
2 Income before taxes divided by average assets under management. | |||||||||||||||||
As of the end of 4Q21, assets under management of CHF 217.5 billion were CHF 0.2 billion higher compared to the end of 3Q21, driven by favorable market movements, partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange-related movements and net asset outflows. Net asset outflows of CHF 1.8 billion mainly reflected outflows in the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high-net-worth (HNW) client segment as well as the usual seasonal slowdown in the fourth quarter.
As of the end of 2021, assets under management of CHF 217.5 billion were CHF 8.9 billion higher compared to the end of 2020, mainly due to favorable market movements and net new assets, partially offset by structural effects. Net new assets of CHF 1.4 billion reflected inflows across all client segments. Structural effects included the transfer of assets under management of CHF 4.0 billion to Corporate & Institutional Clients in 1Q21 related to the integration of NAB.
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| Assets under management – Private Clients | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Assets under management (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets under management | 217.5 | 217.3 | 208.6 | 0.1 | 4.3 | 217.5 | 208.6 | 4.3 | |||||||||
| Average assets under management | 217.5 | 218.1 | 205.5 | (0.3) | 5.8 | 214.4 | 205.0 | 4.6 | |||||||||
| Assets under management by currency (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| USD | 36.8 | 37.7 | 34.8 | (2.4) | 5.7 | 36.8 | 34.8 | 5.7 | |||||||||
| EUR | 20.4 | 20.5 | 19.3 | (0.5) | 5.7 | 20.4 | 19.3 | 5.7 | |||||||||
| CHF | 151.2 | 150.0 | 145.7 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 151.2 | 145.7 | 3.8 | |||||||||
| Other | 9.1 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 3.4 | |||||||||
| Assets under management | 217.5 | 217.3 | 208.6 | 0.1 | 4.3 | 217.5 | 208.6 | 4.3 | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | (1.8) | 1.9 | (2.1) | – | – | 1.4 | (5.9) | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | 2.0 | (1.6) | 5.7 | – | – | 7.5 | (3.1) | – | |||||||||
| of which market movements | 4.8 | (1.3) | 7.7 | – | – | 13.3 | 1.9 | – | |||||||||
| of which foreign exchange | (2.0) | 0.0 | (1.5) | – | – | 0.4 | (3.8) | – | |||||||||
| of which other | (0.8) | (0.3) | (0.5) | – | – | (6.2) | (1.2) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management | 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.6 | – | – | 8.9 | (9.0) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (annualized) (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | (3.3) | 3.5 | (4.1) | – | – | 0.7 | (2.7) | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | 3.7 | (2.9) | 11.1 | – | – | 3.6 | (1.4) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (annualized) | 0.4 | 0.6 | 7.0 | – | – | 4.3 | (4.1) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | 0.7 | 0.5 | (2.7) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | 3.6 | 5.5 | (1.4) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) | 4.3 | 6.0 | (4.1) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
Corporate & Institutional Clients
In 4Q21, income before taxes of CHF 292 million increased 27% compared to 4Q20, driven by lower provision for credit losses and lower total operating expenses, partially offset by lower net revenues. Compared to 3Q21, income before taxes decreased 17%, mainly reflecting lower net revenues, partially offset by lower provision for credit losses.
Net revenues
Compared to 4Q20, net revenues of CHF 595 million decreased 7%, reflecting lower other revenues, partially offset by higher transaction-based revenues, higher net interest income and higher recurring commissions and fees. Other revenues in 4Q21 included a SIX equity investment revaluation loss of CHF 22 million, partially offset by a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 9 million. Other revenues in 4Q20 included a SIX equity investment revaluation gain of CHF 50 million and a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 38 million. Transaction-based revenues of CHF 172 million increased 16%, mainly reflecting higher fees from foreign exchange client business and higher revenues from our Swiss investment banking business. Additionally, 4Q20 included a negative revaluation impact on equity investments. Net interest income of CHF 275 million increased 8%, with lower loan margins on higher average loan volumes and a positive impact from other banking book positions, partially offset by lower treasury revenues and lower deposit margins on higher average deposit volumes. Recurring commissions and fees of CHF 176 million increased 11%, primarily driven by higher security account and custody services fees, higher fees from lending activities, higher banking services fees and higher investment advisory fees.
Compared to 3Q21, net revenues decreased 11%, driven by lower other revenues and lower transaction-based revenues. Other revenues in 4Q21 included the SIX equity investment revaluation loss, partially offset by the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group. Other revenues in 3Q21 included the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 39 million. Transaction-based revenues decreased 10%, mainly reflecting lower revenues from GTS, lower revenues from our Swiss investment banking business as well as lower brokerage and product issuing fees, partially offset by higher fees from foreign exchange client business and higher corporate advisory fees.
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| Results – Corporate & Institutional Clients | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 595 | 667 | 643 | (11) | (7) | 2,733 | 2,560 | 7 | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (14) | (5) | 49 | 180 | – | (24) | 208 | – | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 181 | 192 | 201 | (6) | (10) | 759 | 809 | (6) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 107 | 100 | 132 | 7 | (19) | 377 | 396 | (5) | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 29 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 118 | 114 | 4 | |||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 0 | – | 4 | – | (100) | 8 | 9 | (11) | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 136 | 127 | 163 | 7 | (17) | 503 | 519 | (3) | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 317 | 319 | 364 | (1) | (13) | 1,262 | 1,328 | (5) | |||||||||
| Income before taxes | 292 | 353 | 230 | (17) | 27 | 1,495 | 1,024 | 46 | |||||||||
| Statement of operations metrics (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost/income ratio | 53.3 | 47.8 | 56.6 | – | – | 46.2 | 51.9 | – | |||||||||
| Net revenue detail (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | 275 | 274 | 255 | 0 | 8 | 1,093 | 1,069 | 2 | |||||||||
| Recurring commissions and fees | 176 | 179 | 159 | (2) | 11 | 718 | 665 | 8 | |||||||||
| Transaction-based revenues | 172 | 191 | 148 | (10) | 16 | 766 | 755 | 1 | |||||||||
| Other revenues | (28) | 23 | 81 | – | – | 156 | 71 | 120 | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 595 | 667 | 643 | (11) | (7) | 2,733 | 2,560 | 7 | |||||||||
| Number of relationship managers | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of relationship managers | 500 | 510 | 480 | (2) | 4 | 500 | 480 | 4 | |||||||||
3Q21 included valuation gains on derivatives in connection with the transition from IBOR to alternative reference rates. Recurring commissions and fees decreased 2%, driven by lower investment advisory fees. Net interest income was stable, with higher treasury revenues offset by lower loan margins on slightly lower average loan volumes.
Provision for credit losses
The Corporate & Institutional Clients loan portfolio has relatively low concentrations and is mainly secured by real estate, securities and other financial collateral.
In 4Q21, Corporate & Institutional Clients recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 14 million compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 49 million in 4Q20 and a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 5 million in 3Q21. Provision for credit losses in 4Q21 mainly reflected a release of non-specific provisions for expected credit losses of CHF 17 million.
Total operating expenses
Compared to 4Q20, total operating expenses of CHF 317 million decreased 13%, primarily reflecting lower general and administrative expenses as well as lower compensation and benefits. General and administrative expenses of CHF 107 million decreased 19%, mainly reflecting lower litigation provisions, partially offset by higher allocated corporate function costs. 4Q20 included major litigation provisions of CHF 44 million. Compensation and benefits of CHF 181 million decreased 10%, primarily driven by lower discretionary compensation expenses, partially offset by higher allocated corporate function costs.
Compared to 3Q21, total operating expenses were stable, mainly reflecting lower compensation and benefits offset by higher general and administrative expenses. Compensation and benefits decreased 6%, mainly reflecting lower discretionary compensation expenses, partially offset by higher social security expenses and higher allocated corporate function costs. General and administrative expenses increased 7%, mainly reflecting higher allocated corporate function costs.
As of the end of 4Q21, assets under management of CHF 513.5 billion were CHF 7.2 billion higher compared to the end of 3Q21, primarily driven by favorable market movements. Net new assets of CHF 0.1 billion were driven by inflows from our pension business, partially offset by outflows in our external asset managers business.
As of the end of 2021, assets under management of CHF 513.5 billion were CHF 50.9 billion higher compared to the end of 2020, mainly due to favorable market movements, net new assets and structural effects. Net new assets of CHF 5.1 billion reflected inflows from our pension and external asset managers businesses. Structural effects included the transfer of assets under management of CHF 4.0 billion from Private Clients in 1Q21 related to the integration of NAB.
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In 4Q21, we reported income before taxes of CHF 35 million and net revenues of CHF 716 million. For 2021, we reported income before taxes of CHF 976 million and net revenues of CHF 3,462 million.
4Q21 results
In 4Q21, income before taxes of CHF 35 million decreased 88% compared to 4Q20. Net revenues of CHF 716 million decreased 26%, reflecting lower revenues across all revenue categories. Other revenues in 4Q21 included a gain on the sale of real estate of CHF 19 million, gains on the sale of businesses of CHF 17 million and a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 12 million, partially offset by a SIX equity investment revaluation loss of CHF 27 million. Other revenues in 4Q20 included a SIX equity investment revaluation gain of CHF 61 million and a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 51 million. We recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 1 million compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 31 million in 4Q20. Total operating expenses of CHF 682 million increased 5%, driven by higher general and administrative expenses as well as higher compensation and benefits, partially offset by lower restructuring expenses.
Compared to 3Q21, income before taxes decreased 82%. Net revenues decreased 14%, mainly reflecting lower transaction- and performance-based revenues as well as lower recurring commissions and fees. Other revenues in 4Q21 included the gain on the sale of real estate, the gains on the sale of businesses and the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group, partially offset by the SIX equity investment revaluation loss. Other revenues in 3Q21 included a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 52 million, partially offset by a loss from the sale of Credit Suisse Life & Pensions AG of CHF 35 million. We recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 1 million compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 12 million in 3Q21. Total operating expenses increased 9%, mainly reflecting higher compensation and benefits as well as higher general and administrative expenses.
2021 results
In 2021, income before taxes of CHF 976 million decreased 11% compared to 2020. Net revenues of CHF 3,462 million decreased 8% compared to 2020, driven by lower transaction- and performance-based revenues and lower net interest income, partially offset by higher other revenues and higher recurring commissions and fees. Other revenues in 2021 included a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 249 million, a gain on the sale of real estate of CHF 19 million and gains on the sale of businesses of CHF 17 million, partially offset by a loss from the sale of Credit Suisse Life & Pensions AG of CHF 35 million in 3Q21 and a SIX equity investment revaluation loss of CHF 27 million.
| Divisional results | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 716 | 829 | 974 | (14) | (26) | 3,462 | 3,747 | (8) | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (1) | 12 | 31 | – | – | (14) | 110 | – | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 414 | 379 | 397 | 9 | 4 | 1,548 | 1,658 | (7) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 228 | 203 | 195 | 12 | 17 | 785 | 707 | 11 | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 33 | 42 | 37 | (21) | (11) | 155 | 144 | 8 | |||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 7 | – | 21 | – | (67) | 12 | 37 | (68) | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 268 | 245 | 253 | 9 | 6 | 952 | 888 | 7 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 682 | 624 | 650 | 9 | 5 | 2,500 | 2,546 | (2) | |||||||||
| Income before taxes | 35 | 193 | 293 | (82) | (88) | 976 | 1,091 | (11) | |||||||||
| Statement of operations metrics (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital | 2.4 | 12.6 | 19.7 | – | – | 16.2 | 18.4 | – | |||||||||
| Cost/income ratio | 95.3 | 75.3 | 66.7 | – | – | 72.2 | 67.9 | – | |||||||||
| Number of employees (full-time equivalents) | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of employees | 8,110 | 8,050 | 7,880 | 1 | 3 | 8,110 | 7,880 | 3 | |||||||||
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Other revenues in 2020 included a gain of CHF 15 million related to the completed transfer of the InvestLab fund platform as well as a SIX equity investment revaluation gain of CHF 61 million and a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 51 million. In 2021, we recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 14 million on a net loan portfolio of CHF 53.2 billion, compared to CHF 110 million provision for credit losses on a net loan portfolio of CHF 52.2 billion in 2020. Provision for credit losses in 2021 included a release of non-specific provisions for expected credit losses of CHF 47 million. Total operating expenses of CHF 2,500 million decreased 2% compared to 2020, driven by lower compensation and benefits and lower restructuring expenses, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses.
We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our operations and businesses.
> Refer to “COVID-19 pandemic” in Credit Suisse – Other information for further information.
Capital and leverage metrics
As of the end of 4Q21, we reported RWA of CHF 30.9 billion, a decrease of CHF 3.0 billion compared to the end of 3Q21, mainly related to movements in risk levels in credit risk, primarily relating to reduced lending exposures, and the foreign exchange impact. Leverage exposure of CHF 104.3 billion was CHF 4.3 billion lower compared to the end of 3Q21, mainly reflecting the foreign exchange impact and decreased HQLA.
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| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Net revenue detail (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | 264 | 264 | 304 | 0 | (13) | 1,082 | 1,265 | (14) | |||||||||
| Recurring commissions and fees | 277 | 306 | 297 | (9) | (7) | 1,197 | 1,136 | 5 | |||||||||
| Transaction- and performance-based revenues | 156 | 241 | 261 | (35) | (40) | 964 | 1,221 | (21) | |||||||||
| Other revenues | 19 | 18 | 112 | 6 | (83) | 219 | 125 | 75 | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 716 | 829 | 974 | (14) | (26) | 3,462 | 3,747 | (8) | |||||||||
| Balance sheet statistics (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 88,715 | 92,911 | 91,503 | (5) | (3) | 88,715 | 91,503 | (3) | |||||||||
| Net loans | 53,187 | 54,803 | 52,167 | (3) | 2 | 53,187 | 52,167 | 2 | |||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 30,942 | 33,960 | 34,017 | (9) | (9) | 30,942 | 34,017 | (9) | |||||||||
| Leverage exposure | 104,310 | 108,631 | 101,025 | (4) | 3 | 104,310 | 101,025 | 3 | |||||||||
| Margins on assets under management (annualized) (bp) | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin 1 | 73 | 84 | 109 | – | – | 89 | 107 | – | |||||||||
| Net margin 2 | 4 | 20 | 33 | – | – | 25 | 31 | – | |||||||||
| Number of relationship managers | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of relationship managers | 1,100 | 1,110 | 1,140 | (1) | (4) | 1,100 | 1,140 | (4) | |||||||||
| Net interest income includes a term spread credit on stable deposit funding and a term spread charge on loans. Recurring commissions and fees includes investment product management, discretionary mandate and other asset management-related fees, fees for general banking products and services and revenues from wealth structuring solutions. Transaction- and performance-based revenues arise primarily from brokerage and product issuing fees, fees from foreign exchange client transactions, trading and sales income, equity participations income and other transaction- and performance-based income. | |||||||||||||||||
1 Net revenues divided by average assets under management. | |||||||||||||||||
2 Income before taxes divided by average assets under management. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Reconciliation of adjustment items | |||||||||||
| International Wealth Management | |||||||||||
| in | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Results (CHF million) | |||||||||||
| Net revenues | 716 | 829 | 974 | 3,462 | 3,747 | ||||||
| Real estate (gains)/losses | (19) | 0 | 0 | (19) | 0 | ||||||
| (Gains)/losses on business sales | (17) | 35 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||||||
| Adjusted net revenues | 680 | 864 | 974 | 3,461 | 3,747 | ||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||
| Gain related to InvestLab transfer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (15) | ||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Allfunds Group | (12) | (52) | (51) | (249) | (51) | ||||||
| (Gain)/loss on equity investment in SIX Group AG | 27 | 0 | (61) | 27 | (61) | ||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items | 695 | 812 | 862 | 3,239 | 3,620 | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (1) | 12 | 31 | (14) | 110 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 682 | 624 | 650 | 2,500 | 2,546 | ||||||
| Restructuring expenses | (7) | – | (21) | (12) | (37) | ||||||
| Major litigation provisions | (2) | 0 | (1) | 9 | 11 | ||||||
| Expenses related to real estate disposals | (2) | 0 | (3) | (7) | (5) | ||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 671 | 624 | 625 | 2,490 | 2,515 | ||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||
| Expenses related to equity investment in Allfunds Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | (7) | 0 | ||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses excluding significant items | 671 | 624 | 625 | 2,483 | 2,515 | ||||||
| Income before taxes | 35 | 193 | 293 | 976 | 1,091 | ||||||
| Adjusted income before taxes | 10 | 228 | 318 | 985 | 1,122 | ||||||
| Adjusted income before taxes excluding significant items | 25 | 176 | 206 | 770 | 995 | ||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | 0.7 | 14.8 | 21.4 | 16.3 | 18.9 | ||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items (%) | 1.8 | 11.5 | 13.8 | 12.8 | 16.8 | ||||||
| Adjusted results and adjusted results excluding significant items are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Reconciliation of adjustment items” in Credit Suisse for further information. | |||||||||||
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Net revenues
Compared to 4Q20, net revenues of CHF 716 million decreased 26%, reflecting lower revenues across all major revenue categories. Transaction- and performance-based revenues of CHF 156 million decreased 40%, mainly driven by a revaluation loss on an investment compared to a revaluation gain on the same investment in 4Q20, lower client activity, lower revenues from GTS and lower performance fees, partially offset by higher corporate advisory fees from integrated solutions. Other revenues in 4Q21 included the gain on the sale of real estate, the gains on the sale of businesses and the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group, partially offset by the SIX equity investment revaluation loss. Other revenues in 4Q20 included the SIX equity investment revaluation gain and the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group. Net interest income of CHF 264 million decreased 13%, mainly reflecting lower deposit margins on higher average deposit volumes, lower treasury revenues and a negative impact from other banking book positions. Recurring commissions and fees of CHF 277 million decreased 7%, mainly driven by lower fees from lending activities and the negative impact from the SCFF fee waiver program, partially offset by higher discretionary mandate management fees and higher security account and custody services fees.
Compared to 3Q21, net revenues decreased 14%, mainly reflecting lower transaction- and performance-based revenues as well as lower recurring commissions and fees. Transaction- and performance-based revenues decreased 35%, mainly reflecting lower revenues from GTS, a higher revaluation loss on an investment and lower brokerage and product issuing fees, partially offset by higher corporate advisory fees from integrated solutions, higher fees from foreign exchange client business and higher performance fees. Recurring commissions and fees decreased 9%, mainly reflecting the negative impact from the SCFF program, lower fees from lending activities and lower investment product management fees. Net interest income was stable, reflecting higher loan margins on stable average loan volumes and higher treasury revenues, offset by lower deposit margins on higher average deposit volumes. Other revenues in 4Q21 included the gain on the sale of real estate, the gains on the sale of businesses and the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group, partially offset by the SIX equity investment revaluation loss. Other revenues in 3Q21 included the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group, partially offset by the loss from the sale of Credit Suisse Life & Pensions AG.
Provision for credit losses
The loan portfolio primarily comprises lombard loans, mainly backed by listed securities, ship finance and real estate mortgages.
In 4Q21, we recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 1 million, compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 31 million in 4Q20 and CHF 12 million in 3Q21.
Total operating expenses
Compared to 4Q20, total operating expenses of CHF 682 million increased 5%, driven by higher general and administrative expenses as well as higher compensation and benefits, partially offset by lower restructuring expenses. General and administrative expenses of CHF 228 million increased 17%, mainly driven by higher allocated corporate function costs and higher professional services fees. Compensation and benefits of CHF 414 million increased 4%, mainly driven by higher allocated corporate function costs, higher social security and pension expenses as well as higher discretionary compensation expenses, partially offset by lower deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards.
Compared to 3Q21, total operating expenses increased 9%, mainly reflecting higher compensation and benefits as well as higher general and administrative expenses. Compensation and benefits increased 9%, primarily reflecting higher discretionary compensation expenses, higher allocated corporate function costs and higher deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards. General and administrative expenses increased 12%, mainly reflecting higher advertising and marketing expenses, higher professional services fees, higher litigation provisions as well as higher travel and entertainment expenses.
Margins
Our gross margin was 73 basis points in 4Q21, a decrease of 36 basis points compared to 4Q20, driven by lower transaction- and performance-based revenues, lower other revenues, a 10.6% increase in average assets under management and lower net interest income. Compared to 3Q21, our gross margin was 11 basis points lower, mainly reflecting lower transaction- and performance-based revenues as well as lower recurring commissions and fees on stable average assets under management.
> Refer to “Assets under management” for further information.
Our net margin was 4 basis points in 4Q21, a decrease of 29 basis points compared to 4Q20, reflecting lower net revenues, higher total operating expenses and the higher average assets under management, partially offset by lower provision for credit losses. Our net margin was 16 basis points lower compared to 3Q21, mainly reflecting lower net revenues and higher total operating expenses on the stable average assets under management.
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As of the end of 4Q21, assets under management of CHF 390.7 billion were CHF 5.0 billion lower compared to the end of 3Q21, mainly driven by unfavorable foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by favorable market movements and net new assets. Net new assets of CHF 2.7 billion reflected inflows in emerging markets and Western Europe.
As of the end of 2021, assets under management of CHF 390.7 billion were CHF 25.3 billion higher compared to the end of 2020, driven by favorable market movements, net new assets and favorable foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by structural effects mainly in relation to the wind down of the supply chain finance funds and certain business exits. Net new assets of CHF 11.0 billion mainly reflected inflows in emerging markets and Western Europe.
| Assets under management | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Assets under management (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets under management | 390.7 | 395.7 | 365.4 | (1.3) | 6.9 | 390.7 | 365.4 | 6.9 | |||||||||
| Average assets under management | 394.1 | 395.0 | 356.4 | (0.2) | 10.6 | 388.4 | 349.8 | 11.0 | |||||||||
| Assets under management by currency (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| USD | 202.1 | 203.6 | 180.5 | (0.7) | 12.0 | 202.1 | 180.5 | 12.0 | |||||||||
| EUR | 110.1 | 112.7 | 110.4 | (2.3) | (0.3) | 110.1 | 110.4 | (0.3) | |||||||||
| CHF | 18.5 | 18.1 | 17.9 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 18.5 | 17.9 | 3.4 | |||||||||
| Other | 60.0 | 61.3 | 56.6 | (2.1) | 6.0 | 60.0 | 56.6 | 6.0 | |||||||||
| Assets under management | 390.7 | 395.7 | 365.4 | (1.3) | 6.9 | 390.7 | 365.4 | 6.9 | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | 2.7 | 1.4 | 4.3 | – | – | 11.0 | 16.7 | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | (7.7) | (5.2) | 9.1 | – | – | 14.3 | (21.3) | – | |||||||||
| of which market movements | 4.2 | (1.6) | 16.6 | – | – | 19.2 | 11.6 | – | |||||||||
| of which foreign exchange | (11.5) | (1.9) | (6.7) | – | – | 1.7 | (28.8) | – | |||||||||
| of which other | (0.4) | (1.7) | (0.8) | – | – | (6.6) | (4.1) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management | (5.0) | (3.8) | 13.4 | – | – | 25.3 | (4.6) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (annualized) (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | 2.7 | 1.4 | 4.9 | – | – | 3.0 | 4.5 | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | (7.8) | (5.2) | 10.3 | – | – | 3.9 | (5.7) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (annualized) | (5.1) | (3.8) | 15.2 | – | – | 6.9 | (1.2) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.5 | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | 3.9 | 8.8 | (5.7) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) | 6.9 | 12.4 | (1.2) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
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In 4Q21, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 8 million and net revenues of CHF 613 million. For 2021, we reported income before taxes of CHF 994 million and net revenues of CHF 3,242 million.
4Q21 results
In 4Q21, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 8 million, including a goodwill impairment charge of CHF 103 million, in relation to the investment banking business in Asia Pacific, compared to income before taxes of CHF 237 million in 4Q20. The related decrease of CHF 245 million primarily reflected lower net revenues and higher total operating expenses. Net revenues of CHF 613 million decreased 22%, driven by lower transaction-based revenues, lower other revenues and lower net interest income, partially offset by higher recurring commissions and fees. Other revenues in 4Q21 included a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 10 million compared to a gain of CHF 38 million in 4Q20. In 4Q21, we recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 13 million in 4Q21 compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 6 million in 4Q20. Total operating expenses of CHF 634 million increased 17%, mainly reflecting the goodwill impairment charge and higher general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits.
Compared to 3Q21, the decrease in income before taxes of CHF 236 million primarily reflected lower net revenues and higher total operating expenses. Net revenues decreased 20%, primarily driven by lower transaction-based revenues and lower other revenues. Other revenues in 4Q21 included the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 10 million compared to a gain of CHF 39 million in 3Q21. In 4Q21, we recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 13 million compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 7 million in 3Q21. Total operating expenses increased 18%, mainly reflecting the goodwill impairment charge and higher general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits.
2021 results
In 2021, income before taxes of CHF 994 million increased 20% compared to 2020 due to lower provision for credit losses and higher net revenues, partially offset by higher total operating expenses, including the goodwill impairment charge. Net revenues of CHF 3,242 million increased 3%, driven by higher other revenues, higher recurring commissions and fees and higher transaction-based revenues, partially offset by lower net interest income.
| Divisional results | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 613 | 771 | 784 | (20) | (22) | 3,242 | 3,155 | 3 | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (13) | 7 | 6 | – | – | 27 | 236 | (89) | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 302 | 335 | 341 | (10) | (11) | 1,288 | 1,319 | (2) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 190 | 162 | 162 | 17 | 17 | 667 | 614 | 9 | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 39 | 39 | 36 | 0 | 8 | 159 | 154 | 3 | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment | 103 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 103 | 0 | – | |||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 0 | – | 2 | – | (100) | 4 | 4 | – | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 332 | 201 | 200 | 65 | 66 | 933 | 772 | 21 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 634 | 536 | 541 | 18 | 17 | 2,221 | 2,091 | 6 | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | (8) | 228 | 237 | – | – | 994 | 828 | 20 | |||||||||
| Statement of operations metrics (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital | (0.7) | 19.2 | 21.1 | – | – | 21.3 | 17.1 | – | |||||||||
| Cost/income ratio | 103.4 | 69.5 | 69.0 | – | – | 68.5 | 66.3 | – | |||||||||
| Number of employees (full-time equivalents) | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of employees | 7,530 | 7,360 | 6,890 | 2 | 9 | 7,530 | 6,890 | 9 | |||||||||
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Other revenues in 2021 included a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 187 million. Other revenues in 2020 included a gain related to the completed transfer of the InvestLab fund platform to Allfunds Group of CHF 25 million and a gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 38 million. Provision for credit losses was CHF 27 million on a net loan portfolio of CHF 35.9 billion compared to CHF 236 million of provision for credit losses on a net loan portfolio of CHF 38.6 billion in 2020. Provision for credit losses in 2021 was driven by several individual cases, partially offset by a release related to non-specific provisions for expected credit losses of CHF 12 million. Compared to 2020, total operating expenses of CHF 2,221 million increased 6%, primarily reflecting the goodwill impairment charge and higher general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits.
We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our operations and businesses.
> Refer to “COVID-19 pandemic” in Credit Suisse – Other information for further information.
Capital and leverage metrics
As of the end of 4Q21, we reported RWA of CHF 24.7 billion, CHF 2.0 billion lower compared to the end of 3Q21, mainly related to movements in risk levels in credit risk, primarily relating to reduced lending exposures, and the foreign exchange impact. Leverage exposure of CHF 74.5 billion was CHF 5.3 billion lower compared to the end of 3Q21, mainly reflecting lower business usage and a foreign exchange impact.
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| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Net revenue detail (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | 215 | 222 | 241 | (3) | (11) | 949 | 1,071 | (11) | |||||||||
| Recurring commissions and fees | 108 | 102 | 89 | 6 | 21 | 414 | 348 | 19 | |||||||||
| Transaction-based revenues | 281 | 408 | 415 | (31) | (32) | 1,692 | 1,670 | 1 | |||||||||
| Other revenues | 9 | 39 | 39 | (77) | (77) | 187 | 66 | 183 | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 613 | 771 | 784 | (20) | (22) | 3,242 | 3,155 | 3 | |||||||||
| Balance sheet statistics (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 67,395 | 72,330 | 67,356 | (7) | 0 | 67,395 | 67,356 | 0 | |||||||||
| Net loans | 35,863 | 38,695 | 38,625 | (7) | (7) | 35,863 | 38,625 | (7) | |||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 24,698 | 26,671 | 26,589 | (7) | (7) | 24,698 | 26,589 | (7) | |||||||||
| Leverage exposure | 74,530 | 79,871 | 74,307 | (7) | 0 | 74,530 | 74,307 | 0 | |||||||||
| Margins on assets under management (annualized) (bp) | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin 1 | 108 | 134 | 141 | – | – | 141 | 147 | – | |||||||||
| Net margin 2 | (1) | 40 | 43 | – | – | 43 | 39 | – | |||||||||
| Number of relationship managers | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of relationship managers | 680 | 670 | 600 | 1 | 13 | 680 | 600 | 13 | |||||||||
| Net interest income includes a term spread credit on stable deposit funding and a term spread charge on loans. Recurring commissions and fees includes investment product management, discretionary mandate and other asset management-related fees, fees for general banking products and services and revenues from wealth structuring solutions. Transaction-based revenues arise primarily from brokerage and product issuing fees, fees from foreign exchange client transactions, trading and sales income including revenues from GTS, financing, underwriting and advisory fees, equity participations income and other transaction-based income. Financing revenues include unrealized mark-to-market movements on our fair valued portfolio. | |||||||||||||||||
1 Net revenues divided by average assets under management. | |||||||||||||||||
2 Income before taxes divided by average assets under management. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Reconciliation of adjustment items | |||||||||||
| Asia Pacific | |||||||||||
| in | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Results (CHF million) | |||||||||||
| Net revenues | 613 | 771 | 784 | 3,242 | 3,155 | ||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||
| Gain related to InvestLab transfer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (25) | ||||||
| Gain on equity investment in Allfunds Group | (10) | (39) | (38) | (187) | (38) | ||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items | 603 | 732 | 746 | 3,055 | 3,092 | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (13) | 7 | 6 | 27 | 236 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 634 | 536 | 541 | 2,221 | 2,091 | ||||||
| Goodwill impairment | (103) | 0 | 0 | (103) | 0 | ||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 0 | – | (2) | (4) | (4) | ||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 531 | 536 | 539 | 2,114 | 2,087 | ||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||
| Expenses related to equity investment in Allfunds Group | 0 | (1) | 0 | (7) | 0 | ||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses excluding significant items | 531 | 535 | 539 | 2,107 | 2,087 | ||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | (8) | 228 | 237 | 994 | 828 | ||||||
| Adjusted income before taxes | 95 | 228 | 239 | 1,101 | 832 | ||||||
| Adjusted income before taxes excluding significant items | 85 | 190 | 201 | 921 | 769 | ||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | 8.5 | 19.2 | 21.2 | 23.6 | 17.2 | ||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items (%) | 7.7 | 16.0 | 17.8 | 19.7 | 15.9 | ||||||
| Adjusted results and adjusted results excluding significant items are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Reconciliation of adjustment items” in Credit Suisse for further information. | |||||||||||
Net revenues
Compared to 4Q20, net revenues of CHF 613 million decreased 22%, driven by lower transaction-based revenues, lower other revenues and lower net interest income, partially offset by higher recurring commissions and fees. Transaction-based revenues decreased 32% to CHF 281 million, primarily reflecting lower financing revenues, lower structured equity origination revenues, lower brokerage and product issuing fees and lower revenues from GTS. Financing revenues in 4Q21 mainly reflected unrealized mark-to-market losses, net of hedges, of CHF 3 million on our fair valued portfolio compared to unrealized mark-to-market gains, net of hedges, of CHF 46 million in 4Q20. Other revenues in 4Q21 included the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 10 million compared to the gain of CHF 38 million in 4Q20. Net interest income decreased 11% to CHF 215 million, mainly reflecting lower loan margins on lower average loan volumes and significantly lower deposit margins on higher average deposit volumes. Recurring commissions and fees increased 21% to CHF 108 million, primarily reflecting higher investment product management fees, discretionary mandate management fees and investment advisory fees.
Compared to 3Q21, net revenues decreased 20%, reflecting lower transaction-based revenues, lower other revenues and lower net interest income, partially offset by higher recurring commissions and fees. Transaction-based revenues decreased 31%, primarily reflecting lower revenues from GTS, lower client activity, lower revenues from completed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and lower equity underwriting revenues. Other revenues in 4Q21 included the gain on the equity investment in Allfunds Group of CHF 10 million compared to the gain of CHF 39 million in 3Q21. Net interest income decreased 3%, mainly reflecting higher loan margins on lower average loan volumes and lower treasury revenues. Recurring commissions and fees increased 6%, mainly reflecting higher investment product management fees.
Provision for credit losses
The loan portfolio primarily comprises lombard loans, which are mainly backed by listed securities, share-backed loans and secured and unsecured loans to corporates.
In 4Q21, we recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 13 million compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 6 million in 4Q20 and CHF 7 million in 3Q21. The release in 4Q21 primarily related to non-specific provisions for expected credit losses of CHF 10 million.
Total operating expenses
Total operating expenses of CHF 634 million increased 17% compared to 4Q20, primarily reflecting the goodwill impairment charge and higher general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits. General and administrative expenses of CHF 190 million increased 17%, primarily due to higher allocated corporate function costs, higher IT machinery and equipment costs and higher occupancy costs. Compensation and benefits of CHF 302 million decreased 11%, mainly reflecting lower discretionary compensation expenses, partially offset by higher salary expenses, primarily due to headcount-related growth investments.
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Compared to 3Q21, total operating expenses increased 18%, mainly reflecting the goodwill impairment charge and higher general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits. General and administrative expenses increased 17%, primarily due to higher allocated corporate function costs and higher IT machinery and equipment costs. Compensation and benefits decreased 10%, mainly reflecting lower discretionary compensation expenses and lower allocated corporate function costs, partially offset by higher deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards.
Margins
Our gross margin was 108 basis points in 4Q21, 33 basis points lower compared to 4Q20 and 26 basis points lower compared to 3Q21, mainly reflecting lower transaction-based revenues.
Our net margin was negative 1 basis point in 4Q21, 44 basis points lower compared to 4Q20 and 41 basis points lower compared to 3Q21, mainly reflecting lower net revenues and higher total operating expenses, including the goodwill impairment charge.
As of the end of 4Q21, assets under management of CHF 218.8 billion were CHF 11.3 billion lower compared to the end of 3Q21, reflecting unfavorable foreign exchange-related movements, net asset outflows, structural effects related to the strategic decision to exit substantially all of our prime services businesses and unfavorable market movements. Net asset outflows of CHF 2.9 billion mainly reflected outflows from Greater China, and included client deleveraging as well as de-risking measures we have taken, partially offset by inflows from Southeast Asia.
As of the end of 2021, assets under management of CHF 218.8 billion were CHF 2.5 billion lower compared to the end of 2020, reflecting unfavorable market movements, structural effects related to the strategic decision to exit substantially all of our prime services businesses and net asset outflows, partially offset by favorable foreign exchange-related movements. Net asset outflows of CHF 1.1 billion mainly reflected outflows from Japan and China, and included client deleveraging as well as de-risking measures taken during the year, partially offset by inflows from Australia.
| Assets under management | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Assets under management (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets under management | 218.8 | 230.1 | 221.3 | (4.9) | (1.1) | 218.8 | 221.3 | (1.1) | |||||||||
| Average assets under management | 226.6 | 229.3 | 221.8 | (1.2) | 2.2 | 230.3 | 214.9 | 7.2 | |||||||||
| Assets under management by currency (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| USD | 123.4 | 127.7 | 122.5 | (3.4) | 0.7 | 123.4 | 122.5 | 0.7 | |||||||||
| EUR | 7.3 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 21.7 | 7.3 | 6.0 | 21.7 | |||||||||
| CHF | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 5.0 | 23.5 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 23.5 | |||||||||
| Other | 86.0 | 93.4 | 91.1 | (7.9) | (5.6) | 86.0 | 91.1 | (5.6) | |||||||||
| Assets under management | 218.8 | 230.1 | 221.3 | (4.9) | (1.1) | 218.8 | 221.3 | (1.1) | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | (2.9) | 2.9 | (1.1) | – | – | (1.1) | 8.6 | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | (8.4) | (9.1) | 3.9 | – | – | (1.4) | (7.3) | – | |||||||||
| of which market movements | (1.6) | (10.0) | 10.9 | – | – | (3.6) | 10.3 | – | |||||||||
| of which foreign exchange | (5.2) | 0.9 | (6.9) | – | – | 4.8 | (17.2) | – | |||||||||
| of which other | (1.6) | 0.0 | (0.1) | – | – | (2.6) | (0.4) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management | (11.3) | (6.2) | 2.8 | – | – | (2.5) | 1.3 | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (annualized) (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | (5.0) | 4.9 | (2.0) | – | – | (0.5) | 3.9 | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | (14.6) | (15.4) | 7.1 | – | – | (0.6) | (3.3) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (annualized) | (19.6) | (10.5) | 5.1 | – | – | (1.1) | 0.6 | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | (0.5) | 0.3 | 3.9 | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | (0.6) | 5.0 | (3.3) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) | (1.1) | 5.3 | 0.6 | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
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In 4Q21, we reported income before taxes of CHF 79 million and net revenues of CHF 387 million. For 2021, we reported income before taxes of CHF 300 million and net revenues of CHF 1,456 million.
4Q21 results
In 4Q21, we reported income before taxes of CHF 79 million, which increased significantly compared to 4Q20, mainly reflecting an impairment of CHF 414 million to the valuation of our non-controlling interest in York in 4Q20. Net revenues of CHF 387 million increased significantly compared to 4Q20, driven by higher investment and partnership income, reflecting the York impairment loss in 4Q20, along with growth in management fees, reflecting higher average assets under management, partially offset by lower performance and placement revenues. Total operating expenses of CHF 310 million increased 7% compared to 4Q20, mainly due to higher general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits.
Compared to 3Q21, income before taxes increased significantly, reflecting a further impairment of CHF 113 million to the valuation of our non-controlling interest in York in 3Q21. Net revenues increased 39%, mainly reflecting higher investment and partnership income reflecting the York impairment loss in 3Q21. Total operating expenses increased 12%, mainly due to higher general and administrative expenses and higher compensation and benefits.
2021 results
In 2021, we reported income before taxes of CHF 300 million, which increased significantly compared to 2020, mainly due to higher net revenues. Net revenues of CHF 1,456 million increased 34% compared to 2020, driven by higher investment and partnership income, increased performance and placement revenue, and growth in management fees, reflecting higher average assets under management. Investment and partnership income in 2021 included an impairment of CHF 113 million related to York, while 2020 included the impairment of CHF 414 million related to York, partially offset by a gain of CHF 203 million related to the completed transfer of the InvestLab fund platform. Total operating expenses of CHF 1,156 million increased 2% compared to 2020, mainly due to higher general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits and restructuring expenses incurred in 2020.
We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our operations and businesses.
> Refer to “COVID-19 pandemic” in Credit Suisse – Other information for further information.
Capital and leverage metrics
As of the end of 4Q21, we reported RWA of CHF 8.2 billion, stable compared to the end of 3Q21. Leverage exposure of CHF 2.5 billion was stable compared to the end of 3Q21.
| Divisional results | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 387 | 279 | (22) | 39 | – | 1,456 | 1,090 | 34 | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (2) | 1 | (6) | – | (67) | 0 | 0 | – | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 146 | 135 | 154 | 8 | (5) | 612 | 652 | (6) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 132 | 113 | 105 | 17 | 26 | 427 | 373 | 14 | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 32 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 28 | 114 | 86 | 33 | |||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 0 | – | 5 | – | (100) | 3 | 18 | (83) | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 164 | 141 | 135 | 16 | 21 | 544 | 477 | 14 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 310 | 276 | 289 | 12 | 7 | 1,156 | 1,129 | 2 | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 79 | 2 | (305) | – | – | 300 | (39) | – | |||||||||
| Statement of operations metrics (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital | 38.5 | 1.2 | (124.4) | – | – | 33.9 | (4.0) | – | |||||||||
| Cost/income ratio | 80.1 | 98.9 | – | – | – | 79.4 | 103.6 | – | |||||||||
| Number of employees (full-time equivalents) | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of employees | 2,270 | 2,270 | 1,970 | 0 | 15 | 2,270 | 1,970 | 15 | |||||||||
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| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Net revenue detail (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Management fees | 293 | 290 | 269 | 1 | 9 | 1,152 | 1,050 | 10 | |||||||||
| Performance and placement revenues | 74 | 59 | 115 | 25 | (36) | 272 | 170 | 60 | |||||||||
| Investment and partnership income | 20 | (70) | (406) | – | – | 32 | (130) | – | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 387 | 279 | (22) | 39 | – | 1,456 | 1,090 | 34 | |||||||||
| of which recurring commissions and fees | 273 | 274 | 260 | 0 | 5 | 1,084 | 1,003 | 8 | |||||||||
| of which transaction- and performance-based revenues | 123 | 122 | 172 | 1 | (28) | 471 | 377 | 25 | |||||||||
| of which other revenues | (9) | (117) | (454) | (92) | (98) | (99) | (290) | (66) | |||||||||
| Balance sheet statistics (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 3,393 | 3,519 | 3,703 | (4) | (8) | 3,393 | 3,703 | (8) | |||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 8,230 | 8,178 | 8,983 | 1 | (8) | 8,230 | 8,983 | (8) | |||||||||
| Leverage exposure | 2,527 | 2,561 | 2,989 | (1) | (15) | 2,527 | 2,989 | (15) | |||||||||
| Management fees include fees on assets under management, asset administration revenues and transaction fees related to the acquisition and disposal of investments in the funds being managed. Performance revenues relate to the performance or return of the funds being managed and includes investment-related gains and losses from proprietary funds. Placement revenues arise from our third-party private equity fundraising activities and secondary private equity market advisory services. Investment and partnership income includes equity participation income from seed capital returns and from minority investments in third-party asset managers, income from strategic partnerships and distribution agreements and other revenues. | |||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of adjustment items | |||||||||||
| Asset Management | |||||||||||
| in | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Results (CHF million) | |||||||||||
| Net revenues | 387 | 279 | (22) | 1,456 | 1,090 | ||||||
| Significant items | |||||||||||
| Gain related to InvestLab transfer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (203) | ||||||
| Impairment on York Capital Management | 0 | 113 | 414 | 113 | 414 | ||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding significant items | 387 | 392 | 392 | 1,569 | 1,301 | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (2) | 1 | (6) | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 310 | 276 | 289 | 1,156 | 1,129 | ||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 0 | – | (5) | (3) | (18) | ||||||
| Expenses related to real estate disposals | 0 | 0 | (1) | (1) | (2) | ||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 310 | 276 | 283 | 1,152 | 1,109 | ||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | 79 | 2 | (305) | 300 | (39) | ||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes | 79 | 2 | (299) | 304 | (19) | ||||||
| Adjusted income before taxes excluding significant items | 79 | 115 | 115 | 417 | 192 | ||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | 38.7 | 1.2 | (122.1) | 34.5 | (2.0) | ||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding significant items (%) | 38.7 | 52.1 | 47.0 | 47.3 | 19.4 | ||||||
| Adjusted results and adjusted results excluding significant items are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Reconciliation of adjustment items” in Credit Suisse for further information. | |||||||||||
Net revenues
Compared to 4Q20, net revenues of CHF 387 million increased significantly, mainly due to higher investment and partnership income, primarily driven by the York impairment loss in 4Q20. Management fees of CHF 293 million increased 9% compared to 4Q20, mainly reflecting higher average assets under management. Performance and placement revenues of CHF 74 million decreased 36% compared to 4Q20, reflecting very strong performance fees in 4Q20.
Compared to 3Q21, net revenues increased 39%, mainly due to higher investment and partnership income, reflecting the York impairment loss in 3Q21. Performance and placement revenues increased 25%, primarily driven by higher performance fees. Management fees were stable.
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Total operating expenses
Compared to 4Q20, total operating expenses of CHF 310 million increased 7%, mainly due to higher general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits. General and administrative expenses of CHF 132 million increased 26%, mainly reflecting increased professional services fees relating to the wind down and administration of our supply chain finance funds. Compensation and benefits of CHF 146 million decreased 5%, primarily driven by lower allocated corporate function costs and lower deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards, including clawbacks of previously granted compensation awards in connection with the SCFF matter, partially offset by higher discretionary compensation expenses.
Compared to 3Q21, total operating expenses increased 12%, mainly due to higher general and administrative expenses and higher compensation and benefits. General and administrative expenses increased 17%, mainly driven by increases in allocated corporate function costs. Compensation and benefits increased 8%, primarily driven by higher discretionary compensation expenses, partially offset by lower allocated corporate function costs.
As of the end of 4Q21, assets under management of CHF 476.8 billion were CHF 2.1 billion higher compared to the end of 3Q21, mainly reflecting net new assets of CHF 4.7 billion and favorable market movements, partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange-related movements. Net new assets were mainly driven by inflows from investments and partnerships, primarily related to an emerging markets joint venture, and traditional investments, primarily related to index solutions.
As of the end of 2021, assets under management of CHF 476.8 billion were CHF 36.5 billion higher compared to the end of 2020, driven by favorable market movements and net new assets of CHF 14.6 billion, partially offset by structural effects of CHF 10.5 billion, mainly related to the wind down of our supply chain finance funds. Net new assets were mainly driven by inflows from investments and partnerships, primarily related to an emerging markets joint venture, and traditional investments, primarily related to index solutions.
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| Assets under management | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Assets under management (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| Traditional investments | 306.6 | 305.3 | 285.8 | 0.4 | 7.3 | 306.6 | 285.8 | 7.3 | |||||||||
| Alternative investments | 116.3 | 118.5 | 109.5 | (1.9) | 6.2 | 116.3 | 109.5 | 6.2 | |||||||||
| Investments and partnerships | 53.9 | 50.9 | 45.0 | 5.9 | 19.8 | 53.9 | 45.0 | 19.8 | |||||||||
| Assets under management | 476.8 | 474.7 | 440.3 | 0.4 | 8.3 | 476.8 | 440.3 | 8.3 | |||||||||
| Average assets under management | 472.0 | 472.2 | 440.2 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 463.9 | 428.7 | 8.2 | |||||||||
| Assets under management by currency (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| USD | 120.8 | 124.5 | 120.8 | (3.0) | 0.0 | 120.8 | 120.8 | 0.0 | |||||||||
| EUR | 57.4 | 59.1 | 57.5 | (2.9) | (0.2) | 57.4 | 57.5 | (0.2) | |||||||||
| CHF | 238.7 | 234.7 | 213.5 | 1.7 | 11.8 | 238.7 | 213.5 | 11.8 | |||||||||
| Other | 59.9 | 56.4 | 48.5 | 6.2 | 23.5 | 59.9 | 48.5 | 23.5 | |||||||||
| Assets under management | 476.8 | 474.7 | 440.3 | 0.4 | 8.3 | 476.8 | 440.3 | 8.3 | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (CHF billion) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets 1 | 4.7 | (1.7) | 6.3 | – | – | 14.6 | 15.5 | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | (2.6) | 5.0 | (4.5) | – | – | 21.9 | (13.1) | – | |||||||||
| of which market movements | 3.5 | 4.8 | 18.6 | – | – | 28.0 | 18.4 | – | |||||||||
| of which foreign exchange | (6.2) | 0.5 | (5.3) | – | – | 4.4 | (14.2) | – | |||||||||
| of which other | 0.1 | (0.3) | (17.8) | 2 | – | – | (10.5) | (17.3) | 2 | – | |||||||
| Growth in assets under management | 2.1 | 3.3 | 1.8 | – | – | 36.5 | 2.4 | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (annualized) (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | 4.0 | (1.4) | 5.7 | – | – | 3.3 | 3.5 | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | (2.2) | 4.2 | (4.1) | – | – | 5.0 | (3.0) | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (annualized) | 1.8 | 2.8 | 1.6 | – | – | 8.3 | 0.5 | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net new assets | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| Other effects | 5.0 | 4.6 | (3.0) | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
| Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) | 8.3 | 8.3 | 0.5 | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
1 Includes outflows for private equity assets reflecting realizations at cost and unfunded commitments on which a fee is no longer earned. | |||||||||||||||||
2 Includes CHF 7.9 billion relating to the exit of our supply chain finance funds business. | |||||||||||||||||
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In 4Q21, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 1,930 million including a goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,520 million. Net revenues of CHF 1,469 million decreased 30% compared to a strong 4Q20 and due to de-risking across our businesses. For 2021, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 3,703 million and net revenues of CHF 8,888 million.
4Q21 results
In 4Q21, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 1,930 million, mainly reflecting the goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,520 million. Adjusted loss before taxes was CHF 227 million in 4Q21. Net revenues of CHF 1,469 million decreased 30% compared to 4Q20, driven by lower sales and trading and capital markets revenues, partially offset by higher advisory results. We recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 1 million, compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 38 million in 4Q20. Total operating expenses of CHF 3,400 million increased 91% compared to 4Q20, primarily due to the goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,520 million. Adjusted total operating expenses of CHF 1,697 million decreased 3% compared to 4Q20.
Compared to 3Q21, net revenues decreased 35%, reflecting lower sales and trading and capital markets and advisory revenues. We recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 1 million, compared to a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 170 million in 3Q21. Total operating expenses increased 104%, primarily due to the goodwill impairment charge. Adjusted total operating expenses increased 2% compared to 3Q21.
2021 results
In 2021, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 3,703 million, driven by a loss of CHF 4,803 million in respect of the failure by Archegos to meet its margin commitments and the goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,520 million. Adjusted income before taxes excluding Archegos of CHF 2,884 million increased significantly compared to CHF 1,767 million in 2020. Net revenues of CHF 8,888 million decreased 2% compared to a strong prior year, reflecting lower sales and trading revenues, as a result of the loss related to Archegos, partially offset by higher capital markets and advisory activity. Excluding Archegos, net revenues increased 3%, primarily driven by higher capital markets and advisory activity. The year was characterized by constructive market conditions for many of our businesses, including higher underwriting issuance activity, driven by normalized levels of volatility, tightening of spreads and continued low interest rates.
| Divisional results | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,469 | 2,266 | 2,109 | (35) | (30) | 8,888 | 9,098 | (2) | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (1) | (170) | 38 | (99) | – | 4,193 | 471 | – | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 853 | 854 | 1,008 | 0 | (15) | 3,443 | 3,934 | (12) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 887 | 684 | 623 | 30 | 42 | 2,826 | 2,409 | 17 | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 115 | 128 | 136 | (10) | (15) | 538 | 582 | (8) | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment | 1,520 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1,520 | 0 | – | |||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 25 | – | 14 | – | 79 | 71 | 47 | 51 | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 2,547 | 812 | 773 | 214 | 229 | 4,955 | 3,038 | 63 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,400 | 1,666 | 1,781 | 104 | 91 | 8,398 | 6,972 | 20 | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | (1,930) | 770 | 290 | – | – | (3,703) | 1,655 | – | |||||||||
| Statement of operations metrics (%) | |||||||||||||||||
| Return on regulatory capital | (53.1) | 20.4 | 6.9 | – | – | (22.9) | 9.6 | – | |||||||||
| Cost/income ratio | 231.4 | 73.5 | 84.4 | – | – | 94.5 | 76.6 | – | |||||||||
| Number of employees (full-time equivalents) | |||||||||||||||||
| Number of employees | 17,750 | 17,860 | 17,560 | (1) | 1 | 17,750 | 17,560 | 1 | |||||||||
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Fixed income sales and trading revenues decreased 15% compared to a strong prior year, which benefited from more favorable market conditions, reflecting reduced trading activity in macro, global credit products and emerging markets, partially offset by significantly higher securitized products revenues. Equity sales and trading revenues decreased 27%, mainly reflecting a loss of CHF 470 million related to Archegos in prime services. Excluding this loss, revenues decreased 7% compared to a strong 2020, in light of our strategy to resize the prime services franchise, partially offset by significantly higher equity derivatives revenues. Capital markets revenues increased 29%, reflecting strong client activity across equity and debt capital markets, driven by increased issuance activity. Advisory and other fees increased 47%, reflecting higher revenues from completed M&A transactions. Provision for credit losses was CHF 4,193 million in 2021 compared to CHF 471 million in 2020. The provision for credit losses in 2021 was driven by a charge of CHF 4,307 million related to Archegos. Total operating expenses of CHF 8,398 million increased 20%, mainly due to the goodwill impairment charge. Adjusted total operating expenses excluding Archegos decreased 4% compared to 2020. In 2021, we incurred restructuring expenses of CHF 71 million.
We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our operations and businesses.
> Refer to “COVID-19 pandemic” in Credit Suisse – Other information for further information.
Capital and leverage metrics
As of the end of 4Q21, RWA were USD 76.7 billion, a decrease of USD 0.9 billion compared to the end of 3Q21, primarily driven by business reductions and lower levels of market risk. Leverage exposure was USD 305.1 billion, a decrease of USD 21.6 billion compared to the end of 3Q21, primarily due to reductions in prime services, increased netting and a seasonal slowdown in trading activity.
| Divisional results (continued) | |||||||||||||||||
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| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Net revenue detail (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Fixed income sales and trading | 449 | 737 | 713 | (39) | (37) | 3,426 | 4,016 | (15) | |||||||||
| Equity sales and trading | 376 | 513 | 498 | (27) | (24) | 1,763 | 2,410 | (27) | |||||||||
| Capital markets | 398 | 742 | 760 | (46) | (48) | 3,026 | 2,353 | 29 | |||||||||
| Advisory and other fees | 273 | 305 | 179 | (10) | 53 | 885 | 603 | 47 | |||||||||
| Other revenues 1 | (27) | (31) | (41) | (13) | (34) | (212) | (284) | (25) | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,469 | 2,266 | 2,109 | (35) | (30) | 8,888 | 9,098 | (2) | |||||||||
| Balance sheet statistics (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 209,456 | 250,281 | 270,488 | (16) | (23) | 209,456 | 270,488 | (23) | |||||||||
| Net loans | 25,226 | 23,262 | 23,359 | 8 | 8 | 25,226 | 23,359 | 8 | |||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 70,181 | 72,586 | 77,872 | (3) | (10) | 70,181 | 77,872 | (10) | |||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets (USD) | 76,740 | 77,661 | 88,423 | (1) | (13) | 76,740 | 88,423 | (13) | |||||||||
| Leverage exposure | 278,980 | 305,310 | 319,339 | (9) | (13) | 278,980 | 319,339 | (13) | |||||||||
| Leverage exposure (USD) | 305,055 | 326,657 | 362,607 | (7) | (16) | 305,055 | 362,607 | (16) | |||||||||
1 Other revenues include treasury funding costs and changes in the carrying value of certain investments and costs of selling certain non-core positions in the corporate lending. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Reconciliation of adjustment items | |||||||||||
| Investment Bank | |||||||||||
| in | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Results (CHF million) | |||||||||||
| Net revenues | 1,469 | 2,266 | 2,109 | 8,888 | 9,098 | ||||||
| Archegos | 0 | (23) | 0 | 470 | 0 | ||||||
| Adjusted net revenues excluding Archegos | 1,469 | 2,243 | 2,109 | 9,358 | 9,098 | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (1) | (170) | 38 | 4,193 | 471 | ||||||
| Archegos | 5 | 188 | 0 | (4,307) | 0 | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses excluding Archegos | 4 | 18 | 38 | (114) | 471 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,400 | 1,666 | 1,781 | 8,398 | 6,972 | ||||||
| Goodwill impairment | (1,520) | 0 | 0 | (1,520) | 0 | ||||||
| Restructuring expenses | (25) | – | (14) | (71) | (47) | ||||||
| Major litigation provisions | (149) | 0 | 0 | (149) | (24) | ||||||
| Expenses related to real estate disposals | (9) | (3) | (21) | (44) | (41) | ||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 1,697 | 1,663 | 1,746 | 6,614 | 6,860 | ||||||
| Archegos | (19) | 24 | 0 | (26) | 0 | ||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses excluding Archegos | 1,678 | 1,687 | 1,746 | 6,588 | 6,860 | ||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | (1,930) | 770 | 290 | (3,703) | 1,655 | ||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes | (227) | 773 | 325 | (1,919) | 1,767 | ||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes excluding Archegos | (213) | 538 | 325 | 2,884 | 1,767 | ||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital (%) | (6.3) | 20.4 | 7.8 | (11.5) | 10.3 | ||||||
| Adjusted return on regulatory capital excluding Archegos (%) | (5.9) | 14.3 | 7.8 | 18.3 | 10.3 | ||||||
| Adjusted results and adjusted results excluding Archegos are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Reconciliation of adjustment items” in Credit Suisse for further information. | |||||||||||
| Global capital markets and advisory fees | |||||||||||||||||
| in | % change | in | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Global capital markets and advisory fees (USD million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Debt capital markets | 271 | 327 | 365 | (17) | (26) | 1,488 | 1,356 | 10 | |||||||||
| Equity capital markets | 233 | 462 | 421 | (50) | (45) | 1,714 | 1,192 | 44 | |||||||||
| Total capital markets | 504 | 789 | 786 | (36) | (36) | 3,202 | 2,548 | 26 | |||||||||
| Advisory and other fees | 344 | 397 | 243 | (13) | 42 | 1,163 | 800 | 45 | |||||||||
| Global capital markets and advisory fees | 848 | 1,186 | 1,029 | (28) | (18) | 4,365 | 3,348 | 30 | |||||||||
| Until December 31, 2021, the Group’s global capital markets and advisory business operated across the Investment Bank, Asia Pacific and Swiss Universal Bank. In order to reflect the global performance and capabilities of this business and for enhanced comparability versus its peers, the table above aggregates total capital markets and advisory fees for the Group into a single metric in US dollar terms. | |||||||||||||||||
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Fixed income sales and trading
In 4Q21, fixed income revenues of CHF 449 million decreased 37% compared to 4Q20, reflecting lower emerging markets, securitized products and global credit products revenues, partially offset by higher macro revenues. Market conditions were characterized by lower trading volumes and volatility amid a low interest rate environment. Emerging markets revenues decreased significantly, driven by reduced client activity in financing and trading, particularly in Latin America. Securitized products revenues decreased, driven by reduced agency trading activity, partially offset by higher non-agency trading and asset finance revenues. In addition, global credit products revenues decreased significantly compared to a strong prior year, which benefited from more favorable market conditions, reflecting lower investment grade and leveraged finance trading revenues, particularly in the US. These declines were partially offset by higher macro products revenues, driven by higher revenues in our foreign exchange and rates businesses.
Compared to 3Q21, revenues decreased 39%, reflecting lower securitized products, emerging markets and global credit products revenues, partially offset by higher macro revenues. Securitized products revenues declined, driven by reduced agency and non-agency trading activity. Emerging markets revenues decreased significantly, particularly reflecting lower trading, financing and structured credit activity. In addition, global credit products revenues declined, reflecting lower investment grade and leveraged finance trading activity due to reduced volatility and trading volumes. This was partially offset by higher macro revenues, driven by increased client activity in our foreign exchange business.
Equity sales and trading
In 4Q21, equity sales and trading revenues of CHF 376 million decreased 24% compared to 4Q20, reflecting lower prime services and cash equities revenues, partially offset by higher equity derivatives results. Prime services revenues decreased, consistent with a decline in client balances in light of our strategy to resize our franchise. Cash equities revenues decreased, due to lower secondary trading volumes in EMEA and Asia. This decrease was partially offset by higher equity derivatives revenues, reflecting higher structured equity derivatives trading activity.
Compared to 3Q21, revenues decreased 27%, reflecting lower prime services revenues and a seasonal decline in client activity across equity derivatives and cash equities. Prime services revenues decreased, driven by reduced client activity. Equity derivatives revenues decreased, primarily driven by a seasonal decline in client activity. In addition, cash equities revenues decreased, driven by lower trading activity in EMEA and Asia.
Capital markets
In 4Q21, capital markets revenues of CHF 398 million decreased 48% compared to a strong 4Q20, which benefitted from strong client activity across equity and debt capital markets. Equity capital markets revenues decreased, driven by lower initial public offering (IPO) and follow-on issuance revenues. In addition, debt capital markets revenues decreased, driven by lower leveraged finance and investment grade issuance revenues.
Compared to 3Q21, revenues decreased 46%, driven by lower client activity across equity and debt capital markets. Equity capital markets revenues decreased, driven by reduced IPO issuance activity. Debt capital markets decreased, reflecting lower leveraged finance and investment grade issuance activity.
Advisory and other fees
In 4Q21, advisory revenues of CHF 273 million increased 53% compared to 4Q20, driven by significantly higher revenues from completed M&A transactions.
Compared to 3Q21, revenues decreased 10%, reflecting lower revenues from completed M&A transactions.
Provision for credit losses
In 4Q21, we recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 1 million, compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 38 million in 4Q20 and a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 170 million in 3Q21, which included a release of CHF 188 million pertaining to an assessment of the future recoverability of receivables related to Archegos.
Total operating expenses
In 4Q21, total operating expenses of CHF 3,400 million increased 91% compared to 4Q20, primarily due to the goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,520 million. Adjusted total operating expenses decreased 3% compared to 4Q20. General and administrative expenses of CHF 887 million increased 42%, mainly driven by higher litigation expenses, allocated corporate function costs and professional services fees, partially offset by decreased UK bank levy expenses. Compensation and benefits of CHF 853 million decreased 15%, reflecting lower deferred compensation expenses from prior year awards, including a downward adjustment on outstanding performance share awards reflecting the full year divisional loss, and reduced discretionary compensation expenses, partially offset by higher salary expenses. In 4Q21, we incurred restructuring expenses of CHF 25 million.
Compared to 3Q21, total operating expenses increased 104%, primarily due to the goodwill impairment charge. Adjusted total operating expenses increased 2% compared to 3Q21. General and administrative expenses increased 30%, mainly reflecting higher litigation expenses and increased professional services fees. Compensation and benefits were stable, as lower deferred compensation expenses from prior year awards, including the downward adjustment, were offset by higher discretionary compensation expenses and salary expenses.
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In 4Q21, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 478 million compared to losses of CHF 1,090 million in 4Q20 and CHF 808 million in 3Q21.
Corporate Center includes parent company operations such as Group financing, expenses for projects sponsored by the Group, including costs associated with the evolution of our legal entity structure to meet developing and future regulatory requirements, and certain other expenses and revenues that have not been allocated to the segments. Corporate Center further includes consolidation and elimination adjustments required to eliminate intercompany revenues and expenses.
Treasury results include the impact of volatility in the valuations of certain central funding transactions such as structured notes issuances and swap transactions. Treasury results also include additional interest charges from transfer pricing to align funding costs to assets held in the Corporate Center and legacy funding costs. The Asset Resolution Unit is separately presented within our Corporate Center disclosures, including related asset funding costs. Certain activities not linked to the underlying portfolio, such as legacy funding costs, legacy litigation provisions, a specific client compliance function and noncontrolling interests without significant economic interest are recorded in the Corporate Center and are not reflected in the Asset Resolution Unit. Other revenues primarily include required elimination adjustments associated with trading in own shares, treasury commissions charged to divisions, the cost of certain hedging transactions executed in connection with the Group’s RWA and valuation hedging impacts from long-dated legacy deferred compensation and retirement programs mainly relating to former employees.
Compensation and benefits include fair value adjustments on certain deferred compensation plans not allocated to the segments and fair value adjustments on certain other long-dated legacy deferred compensation and retirement programs mainly relating to former employees.
4Q21 results
In 4Q21, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 478 million compared to CHF 1,090 million in 4Q20 and CHF 808 million in 3Q21. Negative net revenues of CHF 87 million in 4Q21 were primarily driven by negative treasury results. Total operating expenses of CHF 391 million decreased 63% compared to 4Q20, mainly due to lower general and administrative expenses, primarily reflecting lower legacy litigation provisions, and lower compensation and benefits. Compared to 3Q21, total operating expenses decreased 45%, mainly driven by lower general and administrative expenses, primarily reflecting lower legacy litigation provisions, and lower compensation and benefits. 4Q21 included CHF 295 million of litigation provisions, primarily related to legacy litigation matters from our investment banking business.
| Corporate Center results | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Treasury results | (148) | (78) | (32) | 90 | 363 | (263) | (356) | (26) | |||||||||
| Asset Resolution Unit | 16 | (34) | (50) | – | – | (94) | (178) | (47) | |||||||||
| Other | 45 | 13 | 65 | 246 | (31) | 204 | 218 | (6) | |||||||||
| Net revenues | (87) | (99) | (17) | (12) | 412 | (153) | (316) | (52) | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 0 | 2 | 3 | (100) | (100) | (7) | 9 | – | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 6 | 101 | 140 | (94) | (96) | 265 | 352 | (25) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 373 | 586 | 908 | (36) | (59) | 1,336 | 1,407 | (5) | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 11 | 20 | 17 | (45) | (35) | 72 | 81 | (11) | |||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 1 | – | 5 | – | (80) | (1) | 7 | – | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 385 | 606 | 930 | (36) | (59) | 1,407 | 1,495 | (6) | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 391 | 707 | 1,070 | (45) | (63) | 1,672 | 1,847 | (9) | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | (478) | (808) | (1,090) | (41) | (56) | (1,818) | (2,172) | (16) | |||||||||
| of which Asset Resolution Unit | (11) | (73) | (100) | (85) | (89) | (231) | (337) | (31) | |||||||||
| Balance sheet statistics (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 109,025 | 119,843 | 111,307 | (9) | (2) | 109,025 | 111,307 | (2) | |||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 53,856 | 55,234 | 46,335 | (2) | 16 | 53,856 | 46,335 | 16 | |||||||||
| Leverage exposure | 113,450 | 121,787 | 6,686 | (7) | – | 113,450 | 6,686 | – | |||||||||
| As of the end of 4Q20 leverage exposure excludes CHF 110,677 million of central bank reserves, after adjusting for the dividend paid in 2020. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Reconciliation of adjustment items | |||||||||||
| Corporate Center | |||||||||||
| in | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Results (CHF million) | |||||||||||
| Net revenues | (87) | (99) | (17) | (153) | (316) | ||||||
| (Gains)/losses on business sales | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| Valuation adjustment related to major litigation | 0 | 69 | 0 | 69 | 0 | ||||||
| Adjusted net revenues | (83) | (29) | (17) | (79) | (316) | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 0 | 2 | 3 | (7) | 9 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 391 | 707 | 1,070 | 1,672 | 1,847 | ||||||
| Restructuring expenses | (1) | – | (5) | 1 | (7) | ||||||
| Major litigation provisions | (284) | (495) | (712) | (1,002) | (930) | ||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses | 106 | 212 | 353 | 671 | 910 | ||||||
| Archegos | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| Adjusted total operating expenses excluding Archegos | 111 | 212 | 353 | 676 | 910 | ||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | (478) | (808) | (1,090) | (1,818) | (2,172) | ||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes | (189) | (243) | (373) | (743) | (1,235) | ||||||
| Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes excluding Archegos | (194) | (243) | (373) | (748) | (1,235) | ||||||
| Adjusted results and adjusted results excluding Archegos are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Reconciliation of adjustment items” in Credit Suisse for further information. | |||||||||||
2021 results
In 2021, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 1,818 million compared to a loss of CHF 2,172 million in 2020. We reported negative net revenues of CHF 153 million in 2021, primarily driven by negative treasury results and the Asset Resolution Unit. Total operating expenses of CHF 1,672 million decreased 9% compared to 2020, mainly reflecting lower compensation and benefits and lower general and administrative expenses.
Capital and leverage metrics
As of the end of 4Q21, we reported RWA of CHF 53.9 billion, a decrease of CHF 1.4 billion compared to the end of 3Q21, primarily driven by the foreign exchange impact. Leverage exposure was CHF 113.5 billion as of the end of 4Q21, a decrease of CHF 8.3 billion compared to the end of 3Q21, mainly reflecting lower business usage and a decrease in our centrally held balance of HQLA.
Net revenues
In 4Q21, we reported negative net revenues of CHF 87 million compared to negative net revenues of CHF 17 million in 4Q20 and CHF 99 million in 3Q21.
Negative treasury results of CHF 148 million in 4Q21 primarily reflected losses of CHF 88 million relating to hedging volatility, negative revenues of CHF 41 million relating to funding activities, excluding Asset Resolution Unit-related asset funding costs, and losses of CHF 20 million relating to fair value option volatility on own debt. In 4Q20, negative treasury results of CHF 32 million primarily reflected negative revenues of CHF 41 million relating to funding activities, excluding Asset Resolution Unit-related asset funding costs, losses of CHF 7 million on fair-valued money market instruments and losses of CHF 7 million relating to hedging volatility. Negative revenues and losses were partially offset by gains of CHF 22 million with respect to structured notes volatility. In 3Q21, negative treasury results of CHF 78 million primarily reflected negative revenues of CHF 54 million relating to funding activities, excluding Asset Resolution Unit-related asset funding costs, losses of CHF 28 million with respect to structured notes volatility and losses of CHF 10 million relating to fair value option volatility on own debt. Negative revenues and losses were partially offset by gains of CHF 19 million on fair-valued money market instruments.
In the Asset Resolution Unit, we reported net revenues of CHF 16 million in 4Q21 compared to negative net revenues of CHF 50 million in 4Q20 and CHF 34 million in 3Q21. Compared to 4Q20 and 3Q21, the movement was primarily driven by higher revenues from portfolio assets.
In 4Q21, other revenues were CHF 45 million compared to CHF 65 million in 4Q20 and CHF 13 million in 3Q21. 3Q21 included negative revenues of CHF 69 million in connection with a valuation adjustment on a legacy exposure related to the Mozambique matter.
Provision for credit losses
In 4Q21, provision for credit losses was CHF 0 million compared to CHF 3 million in 4Q20 and CHF 2 million in 3Q21.
Total operating expenses
Total operating expenses of CHF 391 million decreased CHF 679 million compared to 4Q20, mainly reflecting a decrease in general and administrative expenses and a decrease in compensation and benefits. General and administrative expenses of CHF 373 million decreased CHF 535 million, mainly reflecting lower litigation provisions as 4Q20 included legacy litigation provisions of CHF 737 million, mainly in connection with mortgage-related matters. 4Q21 included litigation provisions of
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CHF 295 million, primarily related to legacy litigation matters from our investment banking business. Compensation and benefits decreased CHF 134 million, mainly driven by lower deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards.
Compared to 3Q21, total operating expenses decreased CHF 316 million, mainly reflecting a decrease in general and administrative expenses and a decrease in compensation and benefits. General and administrative expenses decreased CHF 213 million, mainly reflecting lower litigation provisions as 3Q21 included litigation provisions of CHF 400 million, mainly in connection with settlements for legacy issues with regard to the Mozambique matter, as well as in connection with certain other legacy matters, including mortgage-related matters, and the SCFF matter. Compensation and benefits decreased CHF 95 million, primarily reflecting lower deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards and the impact of corporate function allocations.
| Expense allocation to divisions | |||||||||||||||||
| in | % change | in | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Expense allocation to divisions (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 666 | 809 | 911 | (18) | (27) | 3,051 | 3,359 | (9) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 964 | 1,108 | 1,347 | (13) | (28) | 3,421 | 3,193 | 7 | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 11 | 20 | 17 | (45) | (35) | 72 | 81 | (11) | |||||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 2 | – | 21 | – | (90) | 45 | 37 | 22 | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 977 | 1,128 | 1,385 | (13) | (29) | 3,538 | 3,311 | 7 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses before allocation to divisions | 1,643 | 1,937 | 2,296 | (15) | (28) | 6,589 | 6,670 | (1) | |||||||||
| Net allocation to divisions | 1,252 | 1,230 | 1,226 | 2 | 2 | 4,917 | 4,823 | 2 | |||||||||
| of which Swiss Universal Bank | 265 | 261 | 259 | 2 | 2 | 1,044 | 1,032 | 1 | |||||||||
| of which International Wealth Management | 203 | 197 | 179 | 3 | 13 | 785 | 741 | 6 | |||||||||
| of which Asia Pacific | 180 | 177 | 166 | 2 | 8 | 698 | 664 | 5 | |||||||||
| of which Asset Management | 55 | 53 | 71 | 4 | (23) | 210 | 231 | (9) | |||||||||
| of which Investment Bank | 549 | 542 | 551 | 1 | 0 | 2,180 | 2,155 | 1 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 391 | 707 | 1,070 | (45) | (63) | 1,672 | 1,847 | (9) | |||||||||
| Corporate services and business support, including in finance, operations, human resources, legal, compliance, risk management and IT, are provided by corporate functions, and the related costs are allocated to the segments and the Corporate Center based on their requirements and other relevant measures. | |||||||||||||||||
| Asset Resolution Unit | |||||||||||||||||
| in / end of | % change | in / end of | % change | ||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | 2021 | 2020 | YoY | ||||||||||
| Statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues from portfolio assets | 61 | 12 | (1) | 408 | – | 90 | 39 | 131 | |||||||||
| Asset funding costs | (45) | (46) | (49) | (2) | (8) | (184) | (217) | (15) | |||||||||
| Net revenues | 16 | (34) | (50) | – | – | (94) | (178) | (47) | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 0 | 2 | 0 | (100) | – | 1 | (4) | – | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 14 | 20 | 24 | (30) | (42) | 72 | 90 | (20) | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 12 | 16 | 25 | (25) | (52) | 59 | 68 | (13) | |||||||||
| Commission expenses | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 13 | 17 | 26 | (24) | (50) | 64 | 73 | (12) | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 27 | 37 | 50 | (27) | (46) | 136 | 163 | (17) | |||||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | (11) | (73) | (100) | (85) | (89) | (231) | (337) | (31) | |||||||||
| Balance sheet statistics (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 10,132 | 10,367 | 12,560 | (2) | (19) | 10,132 | 12,560 | (19) | |||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets (USD) 1 | 7,197 | 7,248 | 9,930 | (1) | (28) | 7,197 | 9,930 | (28) | |||||||||
| Leverage exposure (USD) | 16,110 | 16,288 | 20,532 | (1) | (22) | 16,110 | 20,532 | (22) | |||||||||
1 Risk-weighted assets excluding operational risk were USD 6,585 million, USD 6,635 million and USD 8,963 million as of the end of 4Q21, 3Q21 and 4Q20, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||
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As of the end of 4Q21 assets under management were CHF 1,614.0 billion, stable compared to the end of 3Q21 and 6.8% higher compared to the end of 4Q20. Net new assets were CHF 1.6 billion in 4Q21 and CHF 30.9 billion in 2021.
| Assets under management and net new assets | |||||||||||
| end of | % change | ||||||||||
| 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | YoY | |||||||
| Assets under management (CHF billion) | |||||||||||
| Swiss Universal Bank - Private Clients | 217.5 | 217.3 | 208.6 | 0.1 | 4.3 | ||||||
| Swiss Universal Bank - Corporate & Institutional Clients | 513.5 | 506.3 | 462.6 | 1.4 | 11.0 | ||||||
| International Wealth Management | 390.7 | 395.7 | 365.4 | (1.3) | 6.9 | ||||||
| Asia Pacific | 218.8 | 230.1 | 221.3 | (4.9) | (1.1) | ||||||
| Asset Management | 476.8 | 474.7 | 440.3 | 0.4 | 8.3 | ||||||
| Assets managed across businesses 1 | (203.3) | (201.1) | (186.3) | 1.1 | 9.1 | ||||||
| Assets under management | 1,614.0 | 1,623.0 | 1,511.9 | (0.6) | 6.8 | ||||||
| of which discretionary assets | 526.6 | 528.0 | 483.0 | (0.3) | 9.0 | ||||||
| of which advisory assets | 1,087.4 | 1,095.0 | 1,028.9 | (0.7) | 5.7 | ||||||
| in | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Net new assets (CHF billion) | |||||||||||
| Swiss Universal Bank – Private Clients | (1.8) | 1.9 | (2.1) | 1.4 | (5.9) | ||||||
| Swiss Universal Bank – Corporate & Institutional Clients | 0.1 | (0.4) | 3.8 | 5.1 | 13.7 | ||||||
| International Wealth Managment | 2.7 | 1.4 | 4.3 | 11.0 | 16.7 | ||||||
| Asia Pacific | (2.9) | 2.9 | (1.1) | (1.1) | 8.6 | ||||||
| Asset Management 2 | 4.7 | (1.7) | 6.3 | 14.6 | 15.5 | ||||||
| Assets managed across businesses 1 | (1.2) | 1.5 | (2.8) | (0.1) | (6.6) | ||||||
| Net new assets | 1.6 | 5.6 | 8.4 | 30.9 | 42.0 | ||||||
1 Represents assets managed by Asset Management for the other businesses. | |||||||||||
2 Includes outflows for private equity assets reflecting realizations at cost and unfunded commitments on which a fee is no longer earned. | |||||||||||
4Q21 results
As of the end of 4Q21, assets under management of CHF 1,614.0 billion decreased CHF 9.0 billion compared to the end of 3Q21. The decrease was driven by unfavorable foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by favorable market movements and net new assets of CHF 1.6 billion.
Net new assets of CHF 1.6 billion in 4Q21 mainly reflected inflows across the following businesses. Net new assets of CHF 4.7 billion in Asset Management were mainly driven by inflows from investments and partnerships, primarily related to an emerging markets joint venture, as well as traditional investments, primarily related to index solutions. Net new assets of CHF 2.7 billion in International Wealth Management reflected inflows in emerging markets and Western Europe. These inflows were partially offset by net asset outflows of CHF 2.9 billion in Asia Pacific, which mainly reflected outflows from Greater China and included client deleveraging as well as de-risking measures we have taken, and net asset outflows of CHF 1.8 billion in the Private Clients business of Swiss Universal Bank, which mainly reflected outflows in the UHNW and HNW client segment as well as the usual seasonal slowdown in the fourth quarter.
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2021 results
As of the end of 2021, assets under management of CHF 1,614.0 billion increased CHF 102.1 billion compared to the end of 2020. The increase was driven by favorable market movements, net new assets of CHF 30.9 billion and favorable foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by structural effects. Structural effects included CHF 11.2 billion related to the SCFF matter, of which CHF 7.9 billion related to the wind down of our supply chain finance funds, reflected in Asset Management, and CHF 3.3 billion related to the reclassification to assets under custody for our clients’ assets that were impacted by the suspension and ongoing liquidation of these funds, reflected in our wealth management businesses. Structural effects also reflected the strategic decision to exit substantially all of our prime services businesses.
Net new assets of CHF 30.9 billion in 2021 mainly reflected inflows across the following businesses. Net new assets of CHF 14.6 billion in Asset Management were mainly driven by inflows from investments and partnerships, primarily related to an emerging markets joint venture, traditional investments, primarily related to index solutions. Net new assets of CHF 11.0 billion in International Wealth Management mainly reflected inflows in emerging markets and Western Europe. Net new assets of CHF 5.1 billion in the Corporate & Institutional Clients business of Swiss Universal Bank reflected inflows from the pension and external asset managers businesses. Net new assets of CHF 1.4 billion in the Private Clients business of Swiss Universal Bank reflected inflows across all client segments. These inflows were partially offset by net asset outflows of CHF 1.1 billion in Asia Pacific, which mainly reflected outflows from Japan and China, and included client deleveraging as well as de-risking measures taken during the year, partially offset by inflows from Australia.
> Refer to “Swiss Universal Bank”, “International Wealth Management”, “Asia Pacific” and “Asset Management” for further information.
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Balance sheet
As of the end of 4Q21, total assets of CHF 741.8 billion decreased 8% compared to 3Q21, reflecting lower operating activities and a negative foreign exchange translation impact. Excluding the foreign exchange translation impact, total assets decreased CHF 52.4 billion.
Total shareholders’ equity
Credit Suisse’s total shareholders’ equity was CHF 44.0 billion as of the end of 4Q21 compared to CHF 44.5 billion as of the end of 3Q21. Total shareholders’ equity was negatively impacted by a net loss attributable to shareholders and foreign exchange-related movements on cumulative translation adjustments, partially offset by an increase in capital following the conversion of the MCN and an actuarial gain from the year-end re-measurement of the Group’s defined benefit pension plan assets and liabilities.
Liquidity coverage ratio
Our average liquidity coverage ratio was 203% as of the end of 4Q21, a decrease compared to 221% at the end of 3Q21. The ratio reflects a continued conservative liquidity position and remains above the liquidity requirements across the Group’s branches and subsidiaries.
Net Stable Funding Ratio
Our calculation methodology for the net stable funding ratio (NSFR) is prescribed by the Swiss Liquidity Ordinance and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA (FINMA) Liquidity Circular including associated disclosure requirements starting in 3Q21. The NSFR was 127% as of the end of 4Q21 compared to 126% as of the end of 3Q21.
Capital metrics
The CET1 ratio was 14.4% as of the end of 4Q21, stable compared to the end of 3Q21. Credit Suisse’s tier 1 ratio was 20.3% as of the end of 4Q21 compared to 20.2% as of the end of 3Q21. The total capital ratio was 20.5% as of the end of 4Q21 compared to 20.4% as of the end of 3Q21.
CET1 capital was CHF 38.6 billion as of the end of 4Q21, a 3% decrease compared to CHF 40.0 billion as of the end of 3Q21, mainly reflecting the negative foreign exchange impact. The goodwill impairment, which impacted net loss attributable to shareholders, was adjusted for regulatory capital purposes and did not have an impact on CET1 capital. Total eligible capital was CHF 54.9 billion as of the end of 4Q21, a 3% decrease compared to CHF 56.8 billion as of the end of 3Q21, mainly reflecting lower CET1 capital and lower additional tier 1 capital.
RWA was CHF 267.8 billion as of the end of 4Q21, a 4% decrease compared to CHF 278.1 billion as of the end of 3Q21. The decrease in RWA was mainly related to movements in risk levels, primarily in credit risk, and the foreign exchange impact, primarily in credit risk and operational risk.
Leverage metrics
The BIS tier 1 leverage ratio was 6.2% as of the end of 4Q21, with a BIS CET1 component of 4.4%.
The leverage exposure was CHF 875.1 billion as of the end of 4Q21, a 5% decrease compared to CHF 923.1 billion as of the end of 3Q21. The decrease in leverage exposure was mainly due to a decrease in the consolidated balance sheet, due to lower operating activities and a negative foreign exchange translation impact.
| BIS capital and leverage metrics | |||||||
| end of | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | ||||
| Capital metrics | |||||||
| Risk-weighted assets (CHF billion) | 267.8 | 278.1 | 275.1 | ||||
| CET1 ratio (%) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 12.9 | ||||
| Tier 1 ratio (%) | 20.3 | 20.2 | 18.6 | ||||
| Total capital ratio (%) | 20.5 | 20.4 | 19.0 | ||||
| Leverage metrics | |||||||
| Leverage exposure (CHF billion) | 875.1 | 923.1 | 799.9 | ||||
| CET1 leverage ratio (%) | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | ||||
| Tier 1 leverage ratio (%) | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.4 | ||||
| Refer to the Appendix for additional information on BIS and Swiss capital and leverage metrics. | |||||||
Credit Suisse AG – parent company
The valuation of Credit Suisse AG’s (parent company) participations in subsidiaries is reviewed for potential impairment on at least an annual basis as of December 31 and at any other time that events or circumstances indicate that the participations’ value may be impaired. On November 4, 2021, the Group announced an updated strategy together with related organizational changes, including the intention to significantly decrease the capital allocated to the Investment Bank division and the exit of certain businesses. The review of the Credit Suisse legal entities’ five-year financial plans, including consideration of the updated strategy, was finalized for 4Q21.
Based on the analysis in the course of this review, which included the support of an independent valuation specialist appointed by Credit Suisse to advise on the valuation of the participations, Credit Suisse AG recorded in 4Q21, for regulatory purposes, a participation impairment of CHF 3.5 billion. Furthermore, following recently concluded discussions with FINMA and advisors appointed by them and resulting specific capital guidance issued by FINMA in January 2022, effective as of December 31, 2021, the capital effective component of the participation book values was reduced by a further CHF 7.6 billion. As a consequence, Credit Suisse AG’s Swiss CET1 ratio was 11.7% as of December 31, 2021. This had no impact on Credit Suisse Group AG’s CET1 ratio.
As previously disclosed, under the 2017 FINMA Decree, and beginning in 2019, the risk-weighting of these participations in subsidiaries gradually increases each calendar year over a 10 year period. As a result of this annual transition framework and approach, Credit Suisse AG’s Swiss CET1 ratio was 11.4% as of January 1, 2022. Credit Suisse AG’s capital planning process with respect to its US, UK and Swiss participations anticipates a return of the Swiss CET1 ratio to a level above 12% by the end of 2022.
> Refer to “FINMA decrees” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Capital management in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2020 for further information.
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The Group has not finalized its 2021 Annual Report and the Group’s independent registered public accounting firm has not completed its audit of the consolidated financial statements for the period. Accordingly, the financial information contained in this Earnings Release is subject to completion of year-end procedures, which may result in changes to that information. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to the current presentation.
For purposes of this Earnings Release, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Credit Suisse”, “the Group”, “we”, “us” and “our” mean Credit Suisse Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries. The business of Credit Suisse AG, the direct bank subsidiary of the Group, is substantially similar to the Group, and these terms are used to refer to both when the subject is the same or substantially similar. The term “the Bank” is used when referring to Credit Suisse AG and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Information referenced in this Earnings Release, whether via website links or otherwise, is not incorporated into this Earnings Release.
Credit Suisse is subject to the Basel framework, as implemented in Switzerland, as well as Swiss legislation and regulations for systemically important banks (Swiss Requirements) (in each case, subject to certain phase-in periods), which include capital, liquidity, leverage and large exposure requirements and rules for emergency plans designed to maintain systemically relevant functions in the event of threatened insolvency. Credit Suisse adopted the BIS leverage ratio framework, as issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and implemented in Switzerland by FINMA.
References to phase-in and look-through included herein refer to Basel requirements and Swiss Requirements. Phase-in reflects that for the years 2013 – 2022, there is a phase-out of certain capital instruments. Look-through assumes the full phase-out of certain capital instruments.
Unless otherwise noted, leverage exposure is based on the BIS leverage ratio framework and consists of period-end balance sheet assets and prescribed regulatory adjustments. The tier 1 leverage ratio and CET1 leverage ratio are calculated as BIS tier 1 capital and CET1 capital, respectively, divided by period-end leverage exposure. Swiss leverage ratios are measured on the same period-end basis as the leverage exposure for the BIS leverage ratio.
Beginning in 3Q21, the return on regulatory capital calculation was updated to more closely align with the actual capital and leverage ratio levels under which Credit Suisse operates, rather than the previously used minimum requirements set by regulators. Regulatory capital is calculated as the average of 13.5% of RWA and 4.25% of leverage exposure and return on regulatory capital, a non-GAAP financial measure, is calculated using income/(loss) after tax and assumes a tax rate of 30% for periods prior to 2020 and 25% from 2020 onward. Prior periods have been restated. For the Investment Bank, return on regulatory capital is based on US dollar denominated numbers. Return on regulatory capital excluding certain items included in our reported results is calculated using results excluding such items, applying the same methodology.
We may not achieve all of the expected benefits of our strategic initiatives. Factors beyond our control, including but not limited to the market and economic conditions (including macroeconomic and other challenges and uncertainties, for example, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic), changes in laws, rules or regulations and other challenges discussed in our public filings, could limit our ability to achieve some or all of the expected benefits of these initiatives.
The Group’s estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses that are not covered by existing provisions which is discussed above relates only to those proceedings for which the Group believes an estimate is possible and which are discussed in the litigation note to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Group’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and updated in its quarterly reports and to be updated in the Group’s Annual Report on Form 20-F that is scheduled to be released on March 10, 2022. It is inherently difficult to determine whether a loss is probable or even reasonably possible or to estimate the amount of any loss or loss range for many of the Group’s legal proceedings. The Group’s aggregate litigation provisions include estimates of losses, additional losses or ranges of loss for proceedings for which such losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The Group does not believe that it can estimate an aggregate range of reasonably possible losses for certain of its proceedings because of their complexity, the novelty of some of the claims, the early stage of the proceedings, the limited amount of discovery that has occurred and/or other factors. For additional details, see the litigation note to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Group’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and in each of its quarterly Financial Reports.
Investors and others should note that we announce important company information (including quarterly earnings releases and financial reports as well as our annual sustainability report) to the investing public using press releases, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Swiss ad hoc filings, our website and public conference calls and webcasts. We also routinely use our Twitter account @creditsuisse (https://twitter.com/creditsuisse), our LinkedIn account (https://www.linkedin.com/company/credit-suisse/), our Instagram accounts (https://www.instagram.com/creditsuisse_careers/ and https://www.instagram.com/creditsuisse_ch/), our Facebook account (https://www.facebook.com/creditsuisse/) and other social media channels as additional means to disclose public information, including to excerpt key messages from our public disclosures, including earnings releases. We may share or retweet such messages through certain of our regional accounts, including through Twitter at @csschweiz (https://twitter.com/csschweiz) and @csapac (https://twitter.com/csapac). Investors and others should take care to consider such abbreviated messages in the context of the disclosures from which they are excerpted. The information we post on these social media accounts is not a part of this Earnings Release.
Credit Suisse Group AG shares are listed on the SIX stock exchange under the ticker symbol CSGN and – in the form of American Depositary Shares, as evidenced by American Depositary Receipts – on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CS.
In various tables, use of “–” indicates not meaningful or not applicable.
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| BIS capital metrics – Group | |||||||||
| % change | |||||||||
| end of | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | |||||
| Capital and risk-weighted assets (CHF million) | |||||||||
| CET1 capital | 38,608 | 39,953 | 35,361 | (3) | |||||
| Tier 1 capital | 54,451 | 56,254 | 51,202 | (3) | |||||
| Total eligible capital | 54,930 | 56,752 | 52,163 | (3) | |||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 267,787 | 278,139 | 275,084 | (4) | |||||
| Capital ratios (%) | |||||||||
| CET1 ratio | 14.4 | 14.4 | 12.9 | – | |||||
| Tier 1 ratio | 20.3 | 20.2 | 18.6 | – | |||||
| Total capital ratio | 20.5 | 20.4 | 19.0 | – | |||||
| Eligible capital – Group | |||||||||
| % change | |||||||||
| end of | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | |||||
| Eligible capital (CHF million) | |||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 44,032 | 44,498 | 42,677 | (1) | |||||
| Adjustments | |||||||||
| Regulatory adjustments 1 | 156 | 1,750 | (342) | (91) | |||||
| Goodwill 2 | (2,893) | (4,576) | (4,681) | (37) | |||||
| Other intangible assets 2 | (50) | (53) | (271) | (6) | |||||
| Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability | (881) | (947) | (1,070) | (7) | |||||
| Shortfall of provisions to expected losses | (220) | (171) | (176) | 29 | |||||
| (Gains)/losses due to changes in own credit on fair-valued liabilities | 2,144 | 2,261 | 2,466 | (5) | |||||
| Defined benefit pension assets 2 | (3,280) | (2,469) | (2,249) | 33 | |||||
| Investments in own shares | (477) | (242) | (397) | 97 | |||||
| Other adjustments 3 | 77 | (98) | (596) | – | |||||
| Total adjustments | (5,424) | (4,545) | (7,316) | 19 | |||||
| CET1 capital | 38,608 | 39,953 | 35,361 | (3) | |||||
| High-trigger capital instruments (7% trigger) | 11,398 | 11,693 | 11,410 | (3) | |||||
| Low-trigger capital instruments (5.125% trigger) | 4,445 | 4,608 | 4,431 | (4) | |||||
| Additional tier 1 capital | 15,843 | 16,301 | 15,841 | (3) | |||||
| Tier 1 capital | 54,451 | 56,254 | 51,202 | (3) | |||||
| Tier 2 low-trigger capital instruments (5% trigger) | 479 | 498 | 961 | (4) | |||||
| Tier 2 capital 4 | 479 | 498 | 961 | (4) | |||||
| Total eligible capital 4 | 54,930 | 56,752 | 52,163 | (3) | |||||
1 Includes certain adjustments, such as a cumulative dividend accrual. | |||||||||
2 Net of deferred tax liability. | |||||||||
3 Includes reversals of cash flow hedge reserves and, in 4Q20, of unrealized gains on certain investments that are not eligible for CET1 recognition. | |||||||||
4 Amounts are shown on a look-through basis. Certain tier 2 instruments were subject to phase out and are no longer eligible as of January 1, 2022. As of 4Q21, 3Q21 and 4Q20, total eligible capital was CHF 55,152 million, CHF 57,000 million and CHF 52,437 million, including CHF 222 million, CHF 248 million and CHF 273 million of such instruments and the total capital ratio was 20.6%, 20.5% and 19.1%, respectively. | |||||||||
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| 4Q21 Capital movement – Group | |||
| CET1 capital (CHF million) | |||
| Balance at beginning of period | 39,953 | ||
| Net loss attributable to shareholders | (2,007) | ||
| Foreign exchange impact 1 | (785) | ||
| Regulatory adjustment of goodwill and intangible assets, net of deferred tax liability | 1,610 | ||
| Other 2 | (163) | ||
| Balance at end of period | 38,608 | ||
| Additional tier 1 capital (CHF million) | |||
| Balance at beginning of period | 16,301 | ||
| Foreign exchange impact | (318) | ||
| Other 3 | (140) | ||
| Balance at end of period | 15,843 | ||
| Tier 2 capital (CHF million) | |||
| Balance at beginning of period | 498 | ||
| Foreign exchange impact | (11) | ||
| Other | (8) | ||
| Balance at end of period | 479 | ||
| Eligible capital (CHF million) | |||
| Balance at end of period | 54,930 | ||
1 Includes US GAAP cumulative translation adjustments and the foreign exchange impact on regulatory CET1 adjustments. | |||
2 Includes a regulatory adjustment of defined benefit pension plan assets, a dividend accrual and the net effect of share-based compensation. | |||
3 Primarily reflects valuation impacts. | |||
| Risk-weighted assets – Group | |||||||||||||||
end of | Swiss Universal Bank | International Wealth Management | Asia Pacific | Asset Management | Investment Bank | Corporate Center | Group | ||||||||
| 4Q21 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Credit risk | 68,816 | 20,594 | 18,133 | 6,186 | 45,385 | 24,691 | 183,805 | ||||||||
| Market risk | 1,404 | 1,053 | 1,451 | 62 | 10,048 | 2,337 | 16,355 | ||||||||
| Operational risk | 9,660 | 9,295 | 5,114 | 1,982 | 14,748 | 26,828 | 67,627 | ||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 79,880 | 30,942 | 24,698 | 8,230 | 70,181 | 53,856 | 267,787 | ||||||||
| 4Q20 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Credit risk | 69,428 | 23,397 | 20,133 | 6,523 | 53,475 | 25,156 | 198,112 | ||||||||
| Market risk | 1,598 | 1,157 | 1,645 | 805 | 10,749 | 2,363 | 18,317 | ||||||||
| Operational risk | 10,262 | 9,463 | 4,811 | 1,655 | 13,648 | 18,816 | 58,655 | ||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets | 81,288 | 34,017 | 26,589 | 8,983 | 77,872 | 46,335 | 275,084 | ||||||||
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| Risk-weighted asset movement by risk type – Group | |||||||||||||||
4Q21 | Swiss Universal Bank | International Wealth Management | Asia Pacific | Asset Management | Investment Bank | Corporate Center | Total | ||||||||
| Credit risk (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | 70,046 | 23,296 | 19,680 | 6,084 | 46,659 | 25,622 | 191,387 | ||||||||
| Foreign exchange impact | (550) | (601) | (457) | (108) | (1,196) | (500) | (3,412) | ||||||||
| Movements in risk levels | (857) | (2,224) | (1,228) | 210 | (917) | (504) | (5,520) | ||||||||
| Model and parameter updates – internal 1 | (40) | (24) | (28) | 0 | 392 | 0 | 300 | ||||||||
| Model and parameter updates – external 2 | 217 | 147 | 166 | 0 | 447 | 73 | 1,050 | ||||||||
| Balance at end of period | 68,816 | 20,594 | 18,133 | 6,186 | 45,385 | 24,691 | 183,805 | ||||||||
| Market risk (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | 1,591 | 1,165 | 1,764 | 68 | 10,854 | 2,195 | 17,637 | ||||||||
| Foreign exchange impact | (34) | (25) | (38) | (1) | (244) | (49) | (391) | ||||||||
| Movements in risk levels | (153) | (83) | (269) | (4) | (181) | 266 | (424) | ||||||||
| Model and parameter updates – internal 1 | 0 | (4) | (6) | (1) | (381) | (75) | (467) | ||||||||
| Balance at end of period | 1,404 | 1,053 | 1,451 | 62 | 10,048 | 2,337 | 16,355 | ||||||||
| Operational risk (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | 9,873 | 9,499 | 5,227 | 2,026 | 15,073 | 27,417 | 69,115 | ||||||||
| Foreign exchange impact | (213) | (204) | (113) | (44) | (325) | (589) | (1,488) | ||||||||
| Balance at end of period | 9,660 | 9,295 | 5,114 | 1,982 | 14,748 | 26,828 | 67,627 | ||||||||
| Total (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | 81,510 | 33,960 | 26,671 | 8,178 | 72,586 | 55,234 | 278,139 | ||||||||
| Foreign exchange impact | (797) | (830) | (608) | (153) | (1,765) | (1,138) | (5,291) | ||||||||
| Movements in risk levels | (1,010) | (2,307) | (1,497) | 206 | (1,098) | (238) | (5,944) | ||||||||
| Model and parameter updates – internal 1 | (40) | (28) | (34) | (1) | 11 | (75) | (167) | ||||||||
| Model and parameter updates – external 2 | 217 | 147 | 166 | 0 | 447 | 73 | 1,050 | ||||||||
| Balance at end of period | 79,880 | 30,942 | 24,698 | 8,230 | 70,181 | 53,856 | 267,787 | ||||||||
1 Represents movements arising from internally driven updates to models and recalibrations of model parameters specific only to Credit Suisse. | |||||||||||||||
2 Represents movements arising from externally mandated updates to models and recalibrations of model parameters specific only to Credit Suisse. | |||||||||||||||
| BIS leverage metrics – Group | |||||||||
| % change | |||||||||
| end of | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | |||||
| Capital and leverage exposure (CHF million) | |||||||||
| CET1 capital | 38,608 | 39,953 | 35,361 | (3) | |||||
| Tier 1 capital | 54,451 | 56,254 | 51,202 | (3) | |||||
| Leverage exposure | 875,086 | 923,075 | 799,853 | 1 | (5) | ||||
| Leverage ratios (%) | |||||||||
| CET1 leverage ratio | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | – | |||||
| Tier 1 leverage ratio | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.4 | – | |||||
1 Leverage exposure excluded CHF 110,677 million of cash held at central banks, after adjusting for the dividend paid in 2020. | |||||||||
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| Swiss capital metrics – Group | |||||||||
| % change | |||||||||
| end of | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | |||||
| Swiss capital and risk-weighted assets (CHF million) | |||||||||
| Swiss CET1 capital | 38,607 | 39,951 | 35,351 | (3) | |||||
| Going concern capital | 54,451 | 56,252 | 51,192 | (3) | |||||
| Gone concern capital | 46,648 | 49,534 | 41,852 | (6) | |||||
| Total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) | 101,099 | 105,786 | 93,044 | (4) | |||||
| Swiss risk-weighted assets | 268,418 | 278,801 | 275,576 | (4) | |||||
| Swiss capital ratios (%) | |||||||||
| Swiss CET1 ratio | 14.4 | 14.3 | 12.8 | – | |||||
| Going concern capital ratio | 20.3 | 20.2 | 18.6 | – | |||||
| Gone concern capital ratio | 17.4 | 17.8 | 15.2 | – | |||||
| TLAC ratio | 37.7 | 37.9 | 33.8 | – | |||||
| Rounding differences may occur. | |||||||||
| Swiss capital and risk-weighted assets – Group | |||||||||
| % change | |||||||||
| end of | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | |||||
| Swiss capital (CHF million) | |||||||||
| CET1 capital – BIS | 38,608 | 39,953 | 35,361 | (3) | |||||
| Swiss regulatory adjustments 1 | (1) | (2) | (10) | (50) | |||||
| Swiss CET1 capital | 38,607 | 39,951 | 35,351 | (3) | |||||
| Additional tier 1 high-trigger capital instruments | 11,398 | 11,693 | 11,410 | (3) | |||||
| Grandfathered additional tier 1 low-trigger capital instruments | 4,446 | 4,608 | 4,431 | (4) | |||||
| Swiss additional tier 1 capital | 15,844 | 16,301 | 15,841 | (3) | |||||
| Going concern capital | 54,451 | 56,252 | 51,192 | (3) | |||||
| Bail-in debt instruments | 44,251 | 47,044 | 39,450 | (6) | |||||
| Tier 2 low-trigger capital instruments | 479 | 498 | 961 | (4) | |||||
| Tier 2 amortization component | 1,918 | 1,992 | 1,441 | (4) | |||||
| Gone concern capital 2 | 46,648 | 49,534 | 41,852 | (6) | |||||
| Total loss-absorbing capacity | 101,099 | 105,786 | 93,044 | (4) | |||||
| Risk-weighted assets (CHF million) | |||||||||
| Risk-weighted assets – BIS | 267,787 | 278,139 | 275,084 | (4) | |||||
| Swiss regulatory adjustments 3 | 631 | 662 | 492 | (5) | |||||
| Swiss risk-weighted assets | 268,418 | 278,801 | 275,576 | (4) | |||||
1 Includes adjustments for certain unrealized gains outside the trading book. | |||||||||
2 Amounts are shown on a look-through basis. Certain tier 2 instruments and their related tier 2 amortization components were subject to phase out and are no longer eligible as of January 1, 2022. As of 4Q21, 3Q21 and 4Q20, gone concern capital was CHF 46,897 million, CHF 49,796 million and CHF 42,198 million, including CHF 249 million, CHF 262 million and CHF 346 million, respectively, of such instruments. | |||||||||
3 Primarily includes differences in the credit risk multiplier. | |||||||||
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| Swiss leverage metrics – Group | |||||||||
| % change | |||||||||
| end of | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | QoQ | |||||
| Swiss capital and leverage exposure (CHF million) | |||||||||
| Swiss CET1 capital | 38,607 | 39,951 | 35,351 | (3) | |||||
| Going concern capital | 54,451 | 56,252 | 51,192 | (3) | |||||
| Gone concern capital | 46,648 | 49,534 | 41,852 | (6) | |||||
| Total loss-absorbing capacity | 101,099 | 105,786 | 93,044 | (4) | |||||
| Leverage exposure | 875,086 | 923,075 | 799,853 | (5) | |||||
| Swiss leverage ratios (%) | |||||||||
| Swiss CET1 leverage ratio | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | – | |||||
| Going concern leverage ratio | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.4 | – | |||||
| Gone concern leverage ratio | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 1 | – | ||||
| TLAC leverage ratio | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.6 | – | |||||
| Rounding differences may occur. | |||||||||
1 The gone concern ratio would have been 4.6%, if calculated using a leverage exposure of CHF 910,530 million, without the temporary exclusion of cash held at central banks, after adjusting for the dividend paid in 2020, of CHF 110,677 million. | |||||||||
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Risk management value-at-risk (VaR)
Risk management VaR measures the Group’s risk exposure managed under the market risk framework and generally includes the trading book positions and banking book positions held at fair value.
in / end of | Interest rate | Credit spread | Foreign exchange | Commodity | Equity | Diversi- fication benefit | 1 | Total | |||||||
| CHF million | |||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | |||||||||||||||
| Average | 13 | 43 | 29 | 3 | 32 | (72) | 48 | ||||||||
| Minimum | 10 | 37 | 24 | 2 | 30 | – | 2 | 44 | |||||||
| Maximum | 15 | 51 | 32 | 3 | 37 | – | 2 | 58 | |||||||
| End of period | 11 | 37 | 28 | 3 | 32 | (66) | 45 | ||||||||
| 3Q21 | |||||||||||||||
| Average | 15 | 50 | 27 | 3 | 31 | (75) | 51 | ||||||||
| Minimum | 11 | 46 | 20 | 2 | 26 | – | 2 | 46 | |||||||
| Maximum | 21 | 57 | 30 | 3 | 36 | – | 2 | 58 | |||||||
| End of period | 13 | 52 | 27 | 2 | 35 | (71) | 58 | ||||||||
| 4Q20 | |||||||||||||||
| Average | 15 | 73 | 33 | 2 | 29 | (92) | 60 | ||||||||
| Minimum | 13 | 69 | 29 | 2 | 21 | – | 2 | 51 | |||||||
| Maximum | 18 | 80 | 38 | 3 | 32 | – | 2 | 66 | |||||||
| End of period | 13 | 70 | 36 | 2 | 32 | (93) | 60 | ||||||||
| USD million | |||||||||||||||
| 4Q21 | |||||||||||||||
| Average | 14 | 47 | 31 | 3 | 35 | (77) | 53 | ||||||||
| Minimum | 11 | 40 | 26 | 3 | 32 | – | 2 | 48 | |||||||
| Maximum | 16 | 55 | 35 | 4 | 40 | – | 2 | 63 | |||||||
| End of period | 12 | 40 | 30 | 3 | 35 | (71) | 49 | ||||||||
| 3Q21 | |||||||||||||||
| Average | 16 | 55 | 30 | 3 | 34 | (82) | 56 | ||||||||
| Minimum | 12 | 51 | 22 | 2 | 29 | – | 2 | 50 | |||||||
| Maximum | 22 | 62 | 33 | 3 | 38 | – | 2 | 62 | |||||||
| End of period | 14 | 56 | 29 | 3 | 38 | (78) | 62 | ||||||||
| 4Q20 | |||||||||||||||
| Average | 17 | 81 | 37 | 2 | 32 | (102) | 67 | ||||||||
| Minimum | 14 | 76 | 32 | 2 | 23 | – | 2 | 56 | |||||||
| Maximum | 19 | 87 | 43 | 3 | 36 | – | 2 | 72 | |||||||
| End of period | 14 | 79 | 41 | 2 | 36 | (104) | 68 | ||||||||
| Excludes risks associated with counterparty and own credit exposures. Risk management VaR measures the Group's risk exposure managed under the market risk framework and generally includes the trading book positions and banking book positions held at fair value. | |||||||||||||||
1 Diversification benefit represents the reduction in risk that occurs when combining different, not perfectly correlated risk types in the same portfolio and is measured as the difference between the sum of the individual risk types and the risk calculated on the combined portfolio. | |||||||||||||||
2 As the maximum and minimum occur on different days for different risk types, it is not meaningful to calculate a portfolio diversification benefit. | |||||||||||||||
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| in | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Consolidated statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||
| Interest and dividend income | 2,253 | 2,392 | 2,394 | 9,658 | 11,261 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (935) | (969) | (946) | (3,847) | (5,313) | ||||||
| Net interest income | 1,318 | 1,423 | 1,448 | 5,811 | 5,948 | ||||||
| Commissions and fees | 3,021 | 3,249 | 3,191 | 13,165 | 11,853 | ||||||
| Trading revenues | (151) | 618 | 484 | 2,431 | 3,295 | ||||||
| Other revenues | 394 | 147 | 98 | 1,289 | 1,293 | ||||||
| Net revenues | 4,582 | 5,437 | 5,221 | 22,696 | 22,389 | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (20) | (144) | 138 | 4,205 | 1,096 | ||||||
| Compensation and benefits | 2,145 | 2,255 | 2,539 | 8,963 | 9,890 | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 2,104 | 2,012 | 2,279 | 7,081 | 6,523 | ||||||
| Commission expenses | 283 | 306 | 303 | 1,243 | 1,256 | ||||||
| Goodwill impairment | 1,623 | 0 | 0 | 1,623 | 0 | ||||||
| Restructuring expenses | 33 | – | 50 | 103 | 157 | ||||||
| Total other operating expenses | 4,043 | 2,318 | 2,632 | 10,050 | 7,936 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,188 | 4,573 | 5,171 | 19,013 | 17,826 | ||||||
| Income/(loss) before taxes | (1,586) | 1,008 | (88) | (522) | 3,467 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 416 | 570 | 262 | 1,026 | 801 | ||||||
| Net income/(loss) | (2,002) | 438 | (350) | (1,548) | 2,666 | ||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 5 | 4 | 3 | 24 | (3) | ||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders | (2,007) | 434 | (353) | (1,572) | 2,669 | ||||||
| Earnings/(loss) per share (CHF) | |||||||||||
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share | (0.80) | 0.16 | (0.15) | (0.64) | 1.09 | ||||||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share | (0.80) | 0.16 | (0.15) | (0.64) | 1.06 | ||||||
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| end of | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | ||||
| Assets (CHF million) | |||||||
| Cash and due from banks | 164,818 | 151,751 | 139,112 | ||||
| Interest-bearing deposits with banks | 1,323 | 1,322 | 1,298 | ||||
| Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions | 89,855 | 107,576 | 79,133 | ||||
| Securities received as collateral, at fair value | 15,017 | 36,649 | 50,773 | ||||
| Trading assets, at fair value | 111,141 | 124,820 | 157,338 | ||||
| Investment securities | 1,005 | 874 | 607 | ||||
| Other investments | 5,826 | 6,146 | 5,412 | ||||
| Net loans | 291,686 | 296,593 | 291,908 | ||||
| Goodwill | 2,917 | 4,615 | 4,426 | ||||
| Other intangible assets | 276 | 234 | 237 | ||||
| Brokerage receivables | 16,687 | 29,208 | 35,941 | ||||
| Other assets | 41,230 | 46,101 | 39,637 | ||||
| Total assets | 741,781 | 805,889 | 805,822 | ||||
| Liabilities and equity (CHF million) | |||||||
| Due to banks | 18,965 | 21,080 | 16,423 | ||||
| Customer deposits | 392,819 | 400,518 | 390,921 | ||||
| Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions | 21,222 | 23,357 | 23,851 | ||||
| Obligation to return securities received as collateral, at fair value | 15,017 | 36,649 | 50,773 | ||||
| Trading liabilities, at fair value | 27,535 | 33,238 | 45,871 | ||||
| Short-term borrowings | 19,393 | 20,092 | 20,868 | ||||
| Long-term debt | 166,896 | 175,320 | 161,087 | ||||
| Brokerage payables | 13,060 | 21,389 | 21,653 | ||||
| Other liabilities | 22,566 | 29,443 | 31,434 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 697,473 | 761,086 | 762,881 | ||||
| Common shares | 106 | 106 | 98 | ||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 34,938 | 34,813 | 33,323 | ||||
| Retained earnings | 31,142 | 33,149 | 32,834 | ||||
| Treasury shares, at cost | (828) | (2,357) | (428) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | (21,326) | (21,213) | (23,150) | ||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 44,032 | 44,498 | 42,677 | ||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 276 | 305 | 264 | ||||
| Total equity | 44,308 | 44,803 | 42,941 | ||||
| Total liabilities and equity | 741,781 | 805,889 | 805,822 | ||||
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| Attributable to shareholders | |||||||||||||||||
Common shares | Additional paid-in capital | Retained earnings | Treasury shares, at cost | AOCI | Total share- holders' equity | Non- controlling interests | Total equity | ||||||||||
| 4Q21 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | 106 | 34,813 | 33,149 | (2,357) | (21,213) | 44,498 | 305 | 44,803 | |||||||||
| Purchase of subsidiary shares from non- controlling interests, not changing ownership 1, 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | (15) | (15) | |||||||||
| Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests, not changing ownership 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 8 | |||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | – | – | (2,007) | – | – | (2,007) | 5 | (2,002) | |||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | – | – | – | – | (113) | (113) | (5) | (118) | |||||||||
| Conversion of mandatory convertible notes | – | – | – | 1,749 | – | 1,749 | – | 1,749 | |||||||||
| Sale of treasury shares | – | (5) | – | 4,475 | – | 4,470 | – | 4,470 | |||||||||
| Repurchase of treasury shares | – | – | – | (4,711) | – | (4,711) | – | (4,711) | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation, net of tax | – | 130 | – | 16 | – | 146 | – | 146 | |||||||||
| Changes in scope of consolidation, net | – | – | – | – | – | – | (22) | (22) | |||||||||
| Balance at end of period | 106 | 34,938 | 31,142 | (828) | (21,326) | 44,032 | 276 | 44,308 | |||||||||
| 2021 (CHF million) | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | 98 | 33,323 | 32,834 | (428) | (23,150) | 42,677 | 264 | 42,941 | |||||||||
| Purchase of subsidiary shares from non- controlling interests, not changing ownership 1, 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | (42) | (42) | |||||||||
| Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests, not changing ownership 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 27 | 27 | |||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | – | – | (1,572) | – | – | (1,572) | 24 | (1,548) | |||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | – | – | – | – | 1,824 | 1,824 | 6 | 1,830 | |||||||||
| Issuance of common shares | 8 | 1,748 | – | (1,756) | 3 | – | – | – | 0 | ||||||||
| Conversion of mandatory convertible notes | – | – | – | 1,756 | – | 1,756 | – | 1,756 | |||||||||
| Sale of treasury shares | – | (22) | – | 20,880 | – | 20,858 | – | 20,858 | |||||||||
| Repurchase of treasury shares | – | – | – | (21,915) | – | (21,915) | – | (21,915) | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation, net of tax | – | 54 | – | 635 | – | 689 | – | 689 | |||||||||
| Dividends paid | – | (136) | 4 | (120) | – | – | (256) | (1) | (257) | ||||||||
| Changes in scope of consolidation, net | – | – | – | – | – | – | (2) | (2) | |||||||||
| Other | – | (29) | – | – | – | (29) | – | (29) | |||||||||
| Balance at end of period | 106 | 34,938 | 31,142 | (828) | (21,326) | 44,032 | 276 | 44,308 | |||||||||
1 Distributions to owners in funds include the return of original capital invested and any related dividends. | |||||||||||||||||
2 Transactions with and without ownership changes related to fund activity are all displayed under "not changing ownership". | |||||||||||||||||
3 Reflects the issuance of mandatory convertible notes in May 2021. | |||||||||||||||||
4 Paid out of reserves from capital contributions. | |||||||||||||||||
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| in | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Basic net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders (CHF million) | |||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders for basic earnings per share | (2,007) | 434 | (353) | (1,572) | 2,669 | ||||||
| Available for common shares | (2,007) | 401 | (353) | (1,572) | 2,669 | ||||||
| Available for mandatory convertible notes | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders for diluted earnings per share | (2,007) | 434 | (353) | (1,572) | 2,669 | ||||||
| Available for common shares | (2,007) | 402 | (353) | (1,572) | 2,669 | ||||||
| Available for mandatory convertible notes | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding (million) | |||||||||||
| For basic earnings per share available for common shares | 2,511.3 | 2,430.1 | 2,433.4 | 2,460.5 | 2,457.0 | ||||||
| Dilutive share options and warrants | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | ||||||
| Dilutive share awards | 0.0 | 71.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 67.6 | ||||||
| For diluted earnings per share available for common shares 1 | 2,511.3 | 2 | 2,502.0 | 2,433.4 | 2 | 2,460.5 | 2 | 2,526.4 | |||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic/diluted earnings per share available for mandatory convertible notes | 93.3 | 202.4 | 0.0 | 106.6 | 0.0 | ||||||
| Earnings/(loss) per share available for common shares (CHF) | |||||||||||
| Basic earnings/(loss) per share available for common shares | (0.80) | 0.16 | (0.15) | (0.64) | 1.09 | ||||||
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share available for common shares | (0.80) | 0.16 | (0.15) | (0.64) | 1.06 | ||||||
1 Weighted-average potential common shares relating to instruments that were not dilutive for the respective periods (and therefore not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation above) but could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future were 13.6 million, 11.1 million, 7.8 million, 10.2 million and 6.2 million for 4Q21, 3Q21, 4Q20, 2021 and 2020, respectively. | |||||||||||
2 Due to the net losses in 4Q21, 4Q20 and 2021, 0.8 million, 1.3 million and 0.7 million, respectively, of weighted-average share options and warrants outstanding and 87.9 million, 101.0 million and 76.5 million, respectively, of weighted-average share awards outstanding were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation, as the effect would be antidilutive. | |||||||||||
| in | 4Q21 | 3Q21 | 4Q20 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| Restructuring expenses by type (CHF million) | |||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits-related expenses | 32 | – | 32 | 45 | 107 | ||||||
| of which severance expenses | 19 | – | 23 | 25 | 69 | ||||||
| of which accelerated deferred compensation | 13 | – | 9 | 20 | 38 | ||||||
| General and administrative-related expenses | 1 | – | 18 | 58 | 50 | ||||||
| of which pension expenses | 0 | – | 6 | (11) | 38 | ||||||
| Total restructuring expenses | 33 | – | 50 | 103 | 157 | ||||||
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Return on regulatory capital
Credit Suisse measures firm-wide returns against total shareholders’ equity and tangible shareholders’ equity, a non-GAAP financial measure also known as tangible book value. In addition, it also measures the efficiency of the firm and its divisions with regard to the usage of regulatory capital. Beginning in 3Q21, the return on regulatory capital calculation has been updated to more closely align with the actual capital and leverage ratio levels under which Credit Suisse operates, rather than the previously used minimum requirements set by regulators. Regulatory capital is calculated as the average of 13.5% of RWA and 4.25% of leverage exposure and return on regulatory capital, a non-GAAP financial measure, is calculated using income/(loss) after tax and assumes a tax rate of 30% for periods prior to 2020 and 25% from 2020 onward. Prior periods have been restated. For the Investment Bank, return on regulatory capital is based on US dollar denominated numbers. Return on regulatory capital excluding certain items included in our reported results is calculated using results excluding such items, applying the same methodology.
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This document contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, in the future we, and others on our behalf, may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to the following:
■ our plans, targets or goals;
■ our future economic performance or prospects;
■ the potential effect on our future performance of certain contingencies; and
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Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends” and “plans” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that predictions, forecasts, projections and other outcomes described or implied in forward-looking statements will not be achieved. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause results to differ materially from the plans, targets, goals, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements and that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic creates significantly greater uncertainty about forward-looking statements in addition to the factors that generally affect our business. These factors include:
■ the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and access capital markets;
■ market volatility, increases in inflation and interest rate fluctuations or developments affecting interest rate levels;
■ the ongoing significant negative consequences of the Archegos and SCFF matters and our ability to successfully resolve these matters;
■ our ability to improve our risk management procedures and policies and hedging strategies;
■ the strength of the global economy in general and the strength of the economies of the countries in which we conduct our operations, in particular the risk of negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and financial markets and the risk of continued slow economic recovery or downturn in the EU, the US or other developed countries or in emerging markets in 2022 and beyond;
■ the emergence of widespread health emergencies, infectious diseases or pandemics, such as COVID-19, and the actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the outbreak or to counter its impact;
■ potential risks and uncertainties relating to the severity of impacts from COVID-19 and the duration of the pandemic, including potential material adverse effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations;
■ the direct and indirect impacts of deterioration or slow recovery in residential and commercial real estate markets;
■ adverse rating actions by credit rating agencies in respect of us, sovereign issuers, structured credit products or other credit-related exposures;
■ the ability to achieve our strategic goals, including those related to our targets, ambitions and financial goals;
■ the ability of counterparties to meet their obligations to us and the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses;
■ the effects of, and changes in, fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, trade and tax policies;
■ the effects of currency fluctuations, including the related impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations due to moves in foreign exchange rates;
■ political, social and environmental developments, including war, civil unrest or terrorist activity and climate change;
■ the ability to appropriately address social, environmental and sustainability concerns that may arise from our business activities;
■ the effects of, and the uncertainty arising from, the UK’s withdrawal from the EU;
■ the possibility of foreign exchange controls, expropriation, nationalization or confiscation of assets in countries in which we conduct our operations;
■ operational factors such as systems failure, human error, or the failure to implement procedures properly;
■ the risk of cyber attacks, information or security breaches or technology failures on our reputation, business or operations, the risk of which is increased while large portions of our employees work remotely;
■ the adverse resolution of litigation, regulatory proceedings and other contingencies;
■ actions taken by regulators with respect to our business and practices and possible resulting changes to our business organization, practices and policies in countries in which we conduct our operations;
■ the effects of changes in laws, regulations or accounting or tax standards, policies or practices in countries in which we conduct our operations;
■ the discontinuation of LIBOR and other interbank offered rates and the transition to alternative reference rates;
■ the potential effects of changes in our legal entity structure;
■ competition or changes in our competitive position in geographic and business areas in which we conduct our operations;
■ the ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel;
■ the ability to protect our reputation and promote our brand;
■ the ability to increase market share and control expenses;
■ technological changes instituted by us, our counterparties or competitors;
■ the timely development and acceptance of our new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users;
■ acquisitions, including the ability to integrate acquired businesses successfully, and divestitures, including the ability to sell non-core assets; and
■ other unforeseen or unexpected events and our success at managing these and the risks involved in the foregoing.
We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. When evaluating forward-looking statements, you should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and events, including the information set forth in “Risk factors” in I – Information on the company in our Annual Report 2020 and in “Risk factor” in I – Credit Suisse results – Credit Suisse in our 1Q21 Financial Report.
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