
In 1993, Credit Suisse acquired Swiss Volksbank, Switzerland’s fourth-largest financial institution. By 1978 the company acquired the First Boston Corporation in the US as part of its rebranding efforts and dubbed it CS First Boston. In 1942, the financial conglomerate opened an office in New York City, where it became a major gold trading house. Industry experts credit the company for playing a vital role in developing the Swiss franc, assisting Swiss entrepreneurs, and solidifying the reputation of the National Bank of Switzerland.


The company boasts significant influence in Switzerland’s rise as an economic powerhouse during its first decades of existence. For More Information, Sign Up for Our NewsletterĬredit Suisse began as a company that supported the construction and infrastructure of the Swiss railway system as a public works project.

Physical Characteristics of Credit Suisse Gold Bars.
