UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
May 10, 2016
Commission File Number 001-15244
CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Paradeplatz 8, CH 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Explanatory note
On May 10, 2016, the Credit Suisse Financial Report 1Q16 was published. A copy of the Financial Report is attached as an exhibit to this report on Form 6-K. This report on Form 6-K (including the exhibits hereto) is hereby (i) incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement on Form F-3 (file no. 333-202913) and the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (file no. 333-101259 and file no. 333-208152), and (ii) shall be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except, in the case of both (i) and (ii), the sections of the attached Financial Report entitled “Dear shareholders”, “Investor information” and “Financial calendar and contacts”.
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Exhibits
No. Description
23.1 Letter regarding unaudited financial information from the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
99.1 Credit Suisse Financial Report 1Q16
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG
(Registrant) 
Date: May 10, 2016
By:
/s/ Tidjane Thiam
Tidjane Thiam
Chief Executive Officer
By:
/s/ David R. Mathers
David R. Mathers
Chief Financial Officer
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23.1 Letter regarding unaudited financial information from the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Letter regarding unaudited financial information from the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Credit Suisse Group AG
Zurich, Switzerland
Re: Registration Statement No. 333-202913, 333-101259 and 333-208152
With respect to the subject registration statements, we acknowledge our awareness of the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated May 10, 2016 related to our review of interim financial information of Credit Suisse Group AG as of March 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
Pursuant to Rule 436 under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Act), such report is not considered part of a registration statement prepared or certified by an independent registered public accounting firm, or a report prepared or certified by an independent registered public accounting firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.
KPMG AG
Nicholas Edmonds               Anthony Anzevino
Licensed Audit Expert          Global Lead Partner
Zurich, Switzerland
May 10, 2016
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99.1 Credit Suisse Financial Report 1Q16










Key metrics
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Credit Suisse (CHF million, except where indicated)   
Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders (302) (5,828) 1,054 (95) –
Basic earnings/(loss) per share (CHF) (0.15) (3.28) 0.62 (95) –
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (CHF) (0.15) (3.28) 0.60 (95) –
Return on equity attributable to shareholders (%) (2.6) (51.3) 9.9 – –
Effective tax rate (%) 37.0 9.7 31.6 – –
Core Results (CHF million, except where indicated)   
Net revenues 4,750 4,189 6,471 13 (27)
Provision for credit losses 104 40 25 160 316
Total operating expenses 4,406 9,468 4,552 (53) (3)
Income/(loss) before taxes 240 (5,319) 1,894 – (87)
Cost/income ratio (%) 92.8 226.0 70.3 – –
Assets under management and net new assets (CHF billion)   
Assets under management 1,180.8 1,214.1 1,365.9 (2.7) (13.6)
Net new assets 10.5 2.1 14.9 400.0 (29.5)
Balance sheet statistics (CHF million)   
Total assets 813,898 820,805 904,390 (1) (10)
Net loans 270,248 272,995 270,774 (1) 0
Total shareholders' equity 44,997 44,382 43,396 1 4
Tangible shareholders' equity 40,123 39,378 34,672 2 16
Basel III regulatory capital and leverage statistics   
Risk-weighted assets (CHF million) 283,937 294,950 288,514 (4) (2)
CET1 ratio (%) 13.6 14.3 13.8 – –
Look-through CET1 ratio (%) 11.4 11.4 10.0 – –
Look-through CET1 leverage ratio (%) 3.3 3.3 2.6 – –
Look-through Tier 1 leverage ratio (%) 4.4 4.5 3.6 – –
Share information   
Shares outstanding (million) 1,946.4 1,951.5 1,563.5 0 24
   of which common shares issued  1,957.4 1,957.4 1,607.2 0 22
   of which treasury shares  (11.0) (5.9) (43.7) 86 (75)
Book value per share (CHF) 23.12 22.74 27.76 2 (17)
Tangible book value per share (CHF) 20.61 20.18 22.18 2 (7)
Market capitalization (CHF million) 26,640 42,456 42,076 (37) (37)
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)   
Number of employees 47,760 48,210 46,410 (1) 3
See relevant tables for additional information on these metrics.




Financial Report 1Q16



Financial Report 1Q16
Message from the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer
Credit Suisse results
Credit Suisse at a glance
Operating environment
Credit Suisse
Swiss Universal Bank
International Wealth Management
Asia Pacific
Global Markets
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Strategic Resolution Unit
Corporate Center
Assets under management
Treasury, risk, balance sheet and off-balance sheet
Liquidity and funding management
Capital management
Risk management
Balance sheet and off-balance sheet
Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited
List of abbreviations
Investor information
Financial calendar and contacts
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information


For purposes of this report, 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 Swiss bank subsidiary of the Group, is substantially similar to the Group, and we use these terms to refer to both when the subject is the same or substantially similar. We use the term “the Bank” when we are only referring to Credit Suisse AG, the Swiss bank subsidiary of the Group, and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Abbreviations are explained in the List of abbreviations in the back of this report.
Publications referenced in this report, whether via website links or otherwise, are not incorporated into this report.
In various tables, use of “–” indicates not meaningful or not applicable.






Message from the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer



Urs Rohner, Chairman of the Board of Directors (left) and Tidjane Thiam, Chief Executive Officer.


Dear shareholders
In the first three months of 2016, we continued to focus on execution with three clear priorities: delivering profitable growth in our wealth management focused divisions, accelerating our cost reduction efforts and maintaining our strong capital position.
Financial performance
In 1Q16, Credit Suisse reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of CHF 302 million and a pre-tax loss of CHF 484 million. On an adjusted* basis, a pre-tax loss of CHF 173 million was recorded, mainly reflecting a decrease in net revenues in Global Markets (GM) due to the difficult market environment as well as mark-to-market losses due to adverse market movements and, to a lesser extent, to the de-risking of our portfolio. The performance of our Investment Banking & Capital Markets (IBCM) division was also affected by adverse operating conditions. Meanwhile, the Strategic Resolution Unit (SRU) continued to prove efficient in winding down risk-weighted assets, leverage exposure, costs and businesses that no longer fit our strategic direction.
The overall results for the Group reflect challenges in the global economy that created unique pressures for the finance industry – January and February were very challenging months for international financial markets. However, these results also contain clear indications that our strategy is gaining traction in our chosen markets in Asia Pacific (APAC), International Wealth Management (IWM) and Switzerland. We are very encouraged by the strong underlying performance of our wealth management focused divisions. Compared to 4Q15, Swiss Universal Bank (Swiss UB), APAC and IWM divisions grew their adjusted* pre-tax income in 1Q16 by 39%, 70% and 21%, respectively. In addition, our wealth management focused divisions delivered approximately CHF 1 billion of adjusted* pre-tax income. In particular, we saw profitable growth and inflows of quality new assets into these divisions during the quarter, with net new assets of CHF 4.3 billion, CHF 6.91 billion and CHF 3.0 billion for APAC, IWM and the Swiss UB, respectively. The performance of our business based on our new strategy thus remains very positive overall.
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Continued progress in implementing our strategy
Credit Suisse has a clear ambition: to be a leading private bank and wealth manager with strong investment banking capabilities, both in developed and emerging economies. In that context, we have been recruiting relationship managers to help drive growth: at end-1Q16, we had a total of 630 relationship managers in APAC, an increase of 40 relationship managers during that quarter alone and an increase of 100 relationship managers compared to 1Q15. In IWM, we also initiated the hiring of 90 new relationship managers in 1Q16, of which 40 joined and 50 are committed to join in 2016, with two-thirds focused on clients in emerging markets. Our ability to recruit experienced and quality relationship managers underscores their confidence in our strategy and business model. These new hires are also attracted by the high degree of responsibility and accountability that we give to our employees, promoting a culture of integrity and compliance. Reflecting the growth of our wealth management focused divisions, we saw stronger activity with ultra-high-net-worth (UHNWI) clients, entrepreneurs and corporate clients in APAC and we further increased mandates penetration in IWM and the Swiss UB division.
In parallel to this focus on growth, a clear priority in the execution of our strategy is to lower Credit Suisse’s cost base by 2018. We have already made substantial progress on the accelerated Group-wide cost reduction program we announced on March 23, 2016. We are on track to deliver our targeted gross cost savings by end-2016 and we are confident that we will reduce our operating cost base to CHF 19.8 billion by the end of this year and to below CHF 18.0 billion by end-2018. In 1Q16, we achieved – on an annualized basis – more than half of the CHF 1.4 billion of net cost savings we are targeting for 2016. This cost savings target includes a headcount reduction of 6,000 by end-2016. Clearly, this is a painful process for all employees concerned. However, we are convinced that the implementation of disciplined cost savings is a vital step to strengthen Credit Suisse’s resilience and increase our ability to remain profitable through the economic cycle. The fact that we are, in parallel, recruiting in our targeted growth areas is evidence that we are continuing to invest in the long-term future of the bank.
Our investment banking operations are important for the success of our strategy in the long term. To be able to create value for our clients – UHNWIs, high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs with closely interconnected wealth management and investment banking needs – we require distinctive investment banking capabilities.
The downsizing and de-risking of our investment bank is an important component of our strategy. We aim to make our GM division less capital intensive and to produce more stable earnings with a more fee-based and client-driven model. We have therefore significantly de-risked our GM activities. GM will continue to provide a differentiated product offering and crucial support to our wealth management clients and our IBCM division. At the same time, it will focus on its top institutional clients by making targeted use of its capital to increase its share of wallet among our chosen clients. We expect that this strategy will ensure that the capital allocated to GM will be put to the best use and will be focused on servicing large, quality relationships where we enjoy a substantial share of wallet.
IBCM is a strong, capital-efficient franchise with businesses that are expected to deliver a high return on regulatory capital under normalized market conditions. In 1Q16, we continued to successfully pivot IBCM towards M&A and equity capital market activities while maintaining our position in leveraged finance. We also made further targeted investments in IBCM, including strategic new hires to expand our client coverage footprint.
Capital position
When we presented the new strategy for Credit Suisse in October 2015, the Board of Directors and the Executive Board agreed that it was vital to significantly strengthen the bank’s capital base in view of the planned restructuring of our businesses and difficult market conditions. Despite the losses we incurred in 1Q16, we maintained our strong capital position thanks to effective capital management and cost control. At end-1Q16, we reported a look-through CET1 capital ratio of 11.4%, unchanged from end-4Q15, which is the highest that we have ever achieved. The look-through CET1 capital ratio represents an important measure of a bank’s capital position and fully applies all regulatory requirements as applicable as of 2019. For the remainder of 2016, we aim to maintain a look-through CET1 capital ratio of between 11-12%2 to allow us to continue our restructuring while also investing additional capital in our Core businesses to fund further growth. The accelerated restructuring of the GM division and the cost savings we announced in March 2016 are expected to contribute significantly to making our capital position more resilient. Our look-through CET1 leverage ratio stood at 3.3% at end-1Q16.
Outlook
During 1Q16, we made good progress in implementing our strategy. That said, we are operating in a very challenging market environment. From what we saw during the first weeks of 2Q16, these market conditions are likely to persist over the remainder of the quarter. We are also seeing structural changes in the regulatory assessment of specific asset classes that are impacting our businesses, particularly in the fixed income area. However, we continue to believe that wealth management, supported by our investment banking capabilities, provides a uniquely attractive long-term opportunity for our bank.
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Going forward, we will focus on capturing attractive growth potential – particularly in the Asia Pacific region and in other emerging economies – while, at the same time, placing a strong emphasis on developed markets and on Switzerland. We will leverage our integrated service offerings to provide the best possible service and advice to entrepreneurs and UHNWI clients, who represent key client groups for our bank. As we continue through 2016, we are seeing encouraging signs that by executing our strategy with discipline, we can create compelling opportunities for the bank, our employees and our clients and shareholders in the longer term.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all Credit Suisse employees around the globe for their continued hard work, dedication and support. We would also like to thank our clients and our shareholders for the trust they place in Credit Suisse.
Best regards
Urs Rohner                        Tidjane Thiam
Chairman of the                 Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors
May 2016
* Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation of the adjusted results to the most directly comparable US GAAP measures, see the “Reconciliation of adjusted results” tables in I – Credit Suisse results.
1 IWM net new assets represent net new assets for Private Banking and Asset Management together and not adjusted for assets managed across businesses.
2 Making no provisions for significant litigation expenses.
Important information
When we refer to wealth management focused divisions throughout this document, we mean APAC, IWM and Swiss UB.
As of January 1, 2013, Basel III was implemented in Switzerland along with the Swiss “Too Big to Fail” legislation and regulations thereunder. As of January 1, 2015, the BIS leverage ratio framework, as issued by BCBS, was implemented in Switzerland by FINMA. The related disclosures are in accordance with Credit Suisse’s interpretation of such requirements, including relevant assumptions. Changes in the interpretation of these requirements in Switzerland or in any of Credit Suisse’s assumptions or estimates could result in different numbers from those shown herein.
References to phase-in and look-through included herein refer to Basel III requirements. Phase-in under the Basel III capital framework reflects that for the years 2014 – 2018, there will be a five-year (20% per annum) phase in of goodwill and other intangible assets and other capital deductions (e.g., certain deferred tax assets) and for the years 2013 – 2022, there will be a phase out of certain capital instruments. Look-through assumes the full phase-in of goodwill and other intangible assets and other regulatory adjustments and 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.
Return on regulatory capital is calculated using income after tax and assumes a tax rate of 30% and capital allocated based on the worst of return on 10% of average risk-weighted assets and return on 3.5% of average leverage exposure.
Cost reduction program based on 2015 cost base and measured on constant FX rates and based on the expense run rate excluding major litigation expenses, restructuring costs, goodwill impairment charges and certain non-recurring items for annualization but including other costs to achieve savings.
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, 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.
Mandates penetration means advisory and discretionary mandates in private banking businesses as a percentage of the related assets under management, excluding those from the external asset manager business.
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and we might not be able to achieve the predictions, forecasts, projections and other outcomes we describe or imply in forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions we express in these forward-looking statements, including those we identify in “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and in other public filings and press releases. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable law.
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Credit Suisse results
Credit Suisse at a glance
Operating environment
Credit Suisse
Swiss Universal Bank
International Wealth Management
Asia Pacific
Global Markets
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Strategic Resolution Unit
Corporate Center
Assets under management
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Credit Suisse at a glance
Credit Suisse
Our strategy builds on Credit Suisse’s core strengths: its position as a leading global wealth manager, its specialist investment banking capabilities and its strong presence in our home market of Switzerland. We take a balanced approach to capture the wealth management opportunities in emerging markets, the largest of which is in the Asia Pacific region, while also serving key developed markets with an emphasis on Switzerland. Founded in 1856, we today have a global reach with operations in about 50 countries and 47,760 employees from over 150 different nations. Our broad footprint helps us to generate a geographically balanced stream of revenues and net new assets and allows us to capture growth opportunities around the world. We serve our clients through three regionally focused divisions: Swiss Universal Bank, International Wealth Management and Asia Pacific. These regional businesses are supported by two other divisions specializing in investment banking capabilities: Global Markets and Investment Banking & Capital Markets. The Strategic Resolution Unit consolidates the remaining portfolios from the former non-strategic units plus additional businesses and positions that do not fit with our strategic direction. Our business divisions cooperate closely to provide holistic financial solutions, including innovative products and specially tailored advice.
Swiss Universal Bank
The Swiss Universal Bank division offers comprehensive advice and a wide range of financial solutions to private, corporate and institutional clients primarily domiciled in our home market of Switzerland, which offers attractive growth opportunities and where we can build on a strong market position across our key businesses. Our private banking business has a leading franchise in our Swiss home market and serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, high-net-worth individuals and retail clients. Our corporate and institutional banking business serves large corporate clients, small and medium-sized enterprises, institutional clients and financial institutions.
International Wealth Management
The International Wealth Management division offers tailored financial solutions to wealthy private clients and external asset managers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America through its private banking business. The division’s footprint spans emerging economies as well as mature European markets and it has access to the broad spectrum of Credit Suisse’s global resources and capabilities. Our asset management business offers investment solutions and services globally to our private banking businesses and a wide range of other clients, including pension funds, governments, foundations and endowment funds, corporations and individuals.
Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific division offers integrated private banking and investment banking financial solutions to wealthy individuals, institutional investors and corporate clients in the Asia Pacific region, drawing on Credit Suisse’s global resources. The division is well positioned to capture market opportunities in Asia Pacific, which is experiencing rapid wealth creation and where the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals is growing. We offer institutional investors access to broader financial markets and differentiated product offerings.
Global Markets
The Global Markets division offers a broad range of equities and fixed income products and services and focuses on client-driven businesses and on supporting Credit Suisse’s private banking businesses and their clients. Our suite of products and services includes global securities sales, trading and execution services, prime brokerage, underwriting and comprehensive investment research. Our clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors – including pension funds and hedge funds – and private individuals around the world.
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
The Investment Banking & Capital Markets division offers a broad range of investment banking services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and sovereign clients. Our range of products and services includes advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, takeover defense mandates, business restructurings and spin-offs. The division also engages in debt and equity underwriting of public securities offerings and private placements.
Strategic Resolution Unit
The Strategic Resolution Unit was created to facilitate the immediate right-sizing of our business divisions from a capital perspective and includes remaining portfolios from former non-strategic units plus transfers of additional exposures from the business divisions. The unit’s primary focus is on facilitating the rapid wind-down of capital usage and costs to reduce the negative impact on the Group’s performance. Repositioned as a separate division, this provides clearer accountability, governance and reporting.
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Operating environment
Global economic activity was moderate during 1Q16, with subdued activity in developed economies and weaker activity in emerging markets. Major equity markets declined sharply in the first half of the quarter, but recovered in the second half. World bank stocks underperformed global equity markets and government bond yields declined. The US dollar weakened against most other major currencies except for the British pound.
Economic environment
US economic growth was moderate in 1Q16, as indicated by retail sales, industrial production, capital goods shipments and trade data. Labor market conditions continued to be favorable, although there were no signs of rising wage pressure. US inflation, excluding energy and food prices, increased further. In the eurozone, business surveys and inflation metrics weakened compared to the previous quarter, although industrial production data was in line with modest gross domestic product growth. In emerging markets, economic activity weakened in Brazil, while it was mixed in China and Russia.
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged in 1Q16 and signaled a slower pace of increases during 2016 than previously indicated. The European Central Bank (ECB) announced further monetary easing measures at its March 2016 meeting, including cuts in all main interest rates, an increase in the asset purchase program and additional bank funding measures. The People’s Bank of China eased monetary policy again by reducing bank reserve requirements. Central bank rates in major emerging markets, such as India, Brazil and Russia, remained unchanged.
In the first half of 1Q16, major equity markets declined sharply due to weaker than expected macroeconomic data in developed economies, economic growth concerns in China and low oil prices. Since the middle of February 2016, equity markets recovered supported by a gradual improvement in economic data expectations, particularly in the US and the eurozone, a recovery in commodity markets and low interest rates from major central banks (refer to the charts “Equity markets”). Among developed markets, Canadian and US equities outperformed during 1Q16. Japanese, Swiss and eurozone equities underperformed, driven by currency appreciation. Emerging market equities, particularly in Latin America, benefitted from the US dollar weakness and a commodities rally in the second half of the quarter. Equity market volatility, as measured by the Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index (VIX), increased sharply during the first half of the quarter, but decreased gradually towards the second half. Risk appetite, as measured by the Credit Suisse Equity Risk Appetite Index, was low, but gradually increased during the quarter. The Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index decreased 2.2% in 1Q16.
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Government bond yields declined in 1Q16, led by the long end of the maturity curve (refer to the charts “Yield curves”) as risk aversion increased significantly until mid-February and major central banks signaled a continued low interest rate environment. Among major government bond markets, US treasury bonds and UK gilts outperformed. In contrast, after a very strong 2015 performance, Canadian bonds underperformed due to improving economic momentum and the rebound in commodity prices since mid-February. The ECB measures did not result in significantly tighter euro credit spreads, with US investment grade and high yield corporate bonds posting higher total returns than European credits. Inflation-linked bonds were negatively impacted by the slight decrease in long-term inflation expectations related to the decline in commodity prices in the first half of the quarter, and were outperformed by nominal bonds in 1Q16. Emerging market sovereign hard currency bonds outperformed developed market credit segments in 1Q16. Emerging market sovereign local currency bonds exhibited the best performance in US dollar terms, supported by lower yields in domestic markets as well as positive emerging market currency gains.
The US dollar depreciated against most other major currencies in 1Q16, except against the British pound, as a result of the expectations of a slower pace of interest rate increases during 2016 signaled by the Fed. Commodity-driven currencies, such as the Australian and Canadian dollar, appreciated as commodity prices rose from their multi-year lows in February. The Swiss franc remained stable against the euro. The weakest currency among the G-10 countries was the British pound. Currencies of commodity-exporting countries in emerging markets such as the Russian ruble and Brazilian real strengthened.
Commodities experienced a volatile 1Q16. Oil prices decreased before a strong recovery in the second half of the quarter. Gold prices had a positive start to the year due to continued low interest rate expectations and US dollar weakness. The Credit Suisse Commodities Benchmark ended the quarter slightly lower.
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Market volumes (growth in %)
   Global Europe
end of 1Q16 QoQ YoY QoQ YoY
Equity trading volume 1 13 (2) 8 (12)
Announced mergers and acquisitions 2 (54) (18) (35) 1
Completed mergers and acquisitions 2 (21) (10) 29 1
Equity underwriting 2 (36) (50) (71) (63)
Debt underwriting 2 24 (23) 64 (19)
Syndicated lending – investment grade 2 (40) (13) – –
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London Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana, Deutsche Börse and BME. Global also includes ICE and NASDAQ.
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Dealogic.
Sector environment
Financials were among the weakest equity sectors. World bank stocks significantly underperformed global equity markets in 1Q16, and European bank stocks underperformed world bank stocks (refer to the charts “Equity markets”).
In private banking, the low interest rate environment, global growth concerns and the uncertainty about the central banks’ monetary policies provided challenging market conditions. The sector continues to adapt to significant structural pressure from industry-specific regulatory changes, tax regularization and anti-money laundering initiatives. In particular, regulatory requirements for investment advisory services continue to increase, including the areas of suitability and appropriateness of advice, client information and documentation.
For investment banking, global equity trading volumes increased compared to 4Q15, but decreased slightly compared to 1Q15. Global announced and completed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) volumes decreased significantly compared to 4Q15 and 1Q15. Global and European equity underwriting volumes were significantly lower compared to 4Q15 and 1Q15. Global and European debt underwriting volumes were higher compared to 4Q15 but lower compared to 1Q15. Compared to 4Q15, total US fixed income trading volumes were higher, but slightly lower compared to 1Q15.
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Credit Suisse
In 1Q16, we recorded a net loss attributable to shareholders of CHF 302 million. As of the end of 1Q16, our Basel III CET1 ratio was 13.6% and 11.4% on a look-through basis. Our risk-weighted assets were CHF 280.4 billion.
Results
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net interest income 2,011 2,194 2,152 (8) (7)
Commissions and fees 2,675 2,914 2,979 (8) (10)
Trading revenues (271) (1,349) 1,390 (80) –
Other revenues 223 451 126 (51) 77
Net revenues  4,638 4,210 6,647 10 (30)
Provision for credit losses  150 133 30 13 400
Compensation and benefits 2,482 3,149 2,976 (21) (17)
General and administrative expenses 1,848 2,808 1,738 (34) 6
Commission expenses 387 409 392 (5) (1)
Goodwill impairment 0 3,797 0 (100) –
Restructuring expenses 255 355 – (28) –
Total other operating expenses 2,490 7,369 2,130 (66) 17
Total operating expenses  4,972 10,518 5,106 (53) (3)
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes  (484) (6,441) 1,511 (92) –
Income tax expense/(benefit) (179) (627) 477 (71) –
Net income/(loss)  (305) (5,814) 1,034 (95) –
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (3) 14 (20) – (85)
Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders  (302) (5,828) 1,054 (95) –
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Return on regulatory capital – – 10.7 – –
Cost/income ratio 107.2 249.8 76.8 – –
Effective tax rate 37.0 9.7 31.6 – –
Earnings per share (CHF)   
Basic earnings/(loss) per share (0.15) (3.28) 0.62 (95) –
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (0.15) (3.28) 0.60 (95) –
Return on equity (%, annualized)   
Return on equity attributable to shareholders (2.6) (51.3) 9.9 – –
Return on tangible equity attributable to shareholders 1 (3.0) (62.7) 12.4 – –
Balance sheet statistics (CHF million)   
Total assets 813,898 820,805 904,390 (1) (10)
Risk-weighted assets 2 280,382 289,946 283,095 (3) (1)
Leverage exposure 2 969,541 987,628 1,102,728 (2) (12)
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)   
Number of employees 47,760 48,210 46,410 (1) 3
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Based on tangible shareholders' equity attributable to shareholders, a non-GAAP financial measure, which is calculated by deducting goodwill and other intangible assets from total shareholders' equity attributable to shareholders. Management believes that the return on tangible shareholders' equity attributable to shareholders is meaningful as it allows consistent measurement of the performance of businesses without regard to whether the businesses were acquired.
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Disclosed on a look-through basis.
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Results Summary
1Q16 results
In 1Q16, Credit Suisse reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of CHF 302 million compared to net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 1,054 million in 1Q15.
Net revenues of CHF 4,638 million decreased 30% compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting lower net revenues in Global Markets, the Strategic Resolution Unit, Asia Pacific, Investment Banking & Capital Markets and Swiss Universal Bank, partially offset by higher net revenues in International Wealth Management. Net revenues in Global Markets declined due to challenging market making conditions, continued mark-to-market losses and low levels of client and issuance activity. Net revenues in the Strategic Resolution Unit decreased primarily driven by valuation adjustments in the legacy investment banking portfolio and lower revenues from the restructuring of select onshore businesses, in particular the transfer of our US private banking business. Net revenues in Asia Pacific decreased, driven by lower equity sales and trading revenues reflecting a strong performance in 1Q15. Lower net revenues in Investment Banking & Capital Markets reflected lower debt and equity underwriting and other revenues, partially offset by higher advisory and other fees. Net revenues in Swiss Universal Bank were slightly lower, mainly due to lower transaction-based revenues and lower recurring commissions and fees, including the impact from the deconsolidation of the cards issuing business in 2015, partially offset by higher net interest income. Net revenues in International Wealth Management increased due to significantly higher net interest income, partially offset by lower transaction- and performance-based revenues.
Provision for credit losses of CHF 150 million primarily reflected net provisions of CHF 68 million in Global Markets, CHF 53 million in Investment Banking & Capital Markets and CHF 46 million in the Strategic Resolution Unit. The overall net increase in provision for credit losses of CHF 120 million from CHF 30 million in 1Q15 was mainly related to increases of CHF 64 million in Global Markets, CHF 53 million in Investment Banking & Capital Markets and CHF 41 million in the Strategic Resolution Unit.
Total operating expenses of CHF 4,972 million decreased 3% compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting a 17% decrease in compensation and benefits, mainly due to reduced discretionary compensation expenses and lower deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards reflecting a lower deferral rate, partially offset by a 6% increase in general and administrative expenses, mainly reflecting increased investments in our risk, regulatory and compliance infrastructure. In addition, we incurred CHF 255 million of restructuring expenses in 1Q16 in connection with our new strategy, of which CHF 182 million related to severance and other compensation expenses.
Income tax credit of CHF 179 million recorded in 1Q16 mainly reflected the impact of the geographical mix of results and the impact of a deferred tax asset re-assessment in Switzerland. Overall, net deferred tax assets increased CHF 166 million to CHF 6,291 million, mainly driven by the 1Q16 deferred tax asset re-assessment. Deferred tax assets on net operating losses increased CHF 594 million to CHF 2,348 million during 1Q16. The Credit Suisse effective tax rate was 37.0% in 1Q16, compared to 9.7% in 4Q15.
> Refer to “Note 23 – Tax” in III – Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited for further information.
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Overview of Results 

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Swiss
Universal
Bank
International
Wealth
Management


Asia Pacific

Global
Markets		 Investment
Banking &
Capital
Markets

Corporate
Center

Core
Results
Strategic
Resolution
Unit

Credit
Suisse
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Net revenues  1,316 1,108 894 973 369 90 4,750 (112) 4,638
Provision for credit losses  6 (2) (21) 68 53 0 104 46 150
Compensation and benefits 460 485 403 732 285 (71) 2,294 188 2,482
Total other operating expenses 424 355 261 808 134 130 2,112 378 2,490
   of which restructuring expenses  40 9 1 101 27 0 178 77 255
Total operating expenses  884 840 664 1,540 419 59 4,406 566 4,972
Income/(loss) before taxes  426 270 251 (635) (103) 31 240 (724) (484)
Return on regulatory capital (%) 14.5 23.4 20.4 – – – 2.3 – –
Cost/income ratio (%) 67.2 75.8 74.3 158.3 113.6 – 92.8 – 107.2
Total assets 215,084 81,097 85,118 272,520 18,341 67,677 739,837 74,061 813,898
Goodwill 603 1,523 1,486 453 623 0 4,688 0 4,688
Risk-weighted assets 1 63,460 31,950 27,920 70,044 15,878 16,568 225,820 54,562 280,382
Leverage exposure 1 233,288 84,909 98,772 327,588 38,530 64,241 847,328 122,213 969,541
4Q15 (CHF million)   
Net revenues  1,470 1,146 826 1,127 403 (783) 4,189 21 4,210
Provision for credit losses  43 (8) 3 (1) 3 0 40 93 133
Compensation and benefits 524 528 390 968 368 134 2,912 237 3,149
Total other operating expenses 536 646 1,050 3,634 529 161 6,556 813 7,369
   of which goodwill impairment  0 0 756 2,661 380 0 3,797 0 3,797
   of which restructuring expenses  39 33 3 105 22 0 202 153 355
Total operating expenses  1,060 1,174 1,440 4,602 897 295 9,468 1,050 10,518
Income/(loss) before taxes  367 (20) (617) (3,474) (497) (1,078) (5,319) (1,122) (6,441)
Return on regulatory capital (%) 12.5 – – – – – – – –
Cost/income ratio (%) 72.1 102.4 174.3 408.3 222.6 – 226.0 – 249.8
Total assets 218,306 94,033 85,929 262,201 19,800 62,872 743,141 77,664 820,805
Goodwill 567 1,549 1,522 531 639 0 4,808 0 4,808
Risk-weighted assets 1 59,869 32,407 27,624 73,706 17,824 16,878 228,308 61,638 289,946
Leverage exposure 1 235,700 99,112 98,698 313,315 42,861 59,723 849,409 138,219 987,628
1Q15 (CHF million)   
Net revenues  1,347 1,069 1,088 2,416 400 151 6,471 176 6,647
Provision for credit losses  23 1 (3) 4 0 0 25 5 30
Compensation and benefits 466 511 383 910 342 108 2,720 256 2,976
Total other operating expenses 431 294 243 660 105 99 1,832 298 2,130
Total operating expenses  897 805 626 1,570 447 207 4,552 554 5,106
Income/(loss) before taxes  427 263 465 842 (47) (56) 1,894 (383) 1,511
Return on regulatory capital (%) 13.8 23.7 29.4 17.3 – – 16.4 – 10.7
Cost/income ratio (%) 66.6 75.3 57.5 65.0 111.8 – 70.3 – 76.8
Total assets 228,669 95,021 106,442 329,522 14,674 32,315 806,643 97,747 904,390
Goodwill 562 1,523 2,255 3,157 1,007 0 8,504 0 8,504
Risk-weighted assets 1 59,873 30,615 27,949 71,248 14,665 15,898 220,248 62,847 283,095
Leverage exposure 1 254,804 92,693 115,305 394,409 35,151 28,029 920,391 182,337 1,102,728
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Disclosed on a look-through basis.
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Employees
Headcount at the end of 1Q16 was 47,760, down 450 from 4Q15, primarily reflecting the impact of our cost efficiency initiatives.
Number of employees
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)   
Swiss Universal Bank 14,210 14,180
International Wealth Management 9,220 9,130
Asia Pacific 6,840 6,670
Global Markets 12,790 13,020
Investment Banking & Capital Markets 2,870 2,800
Strategic Resolution Unit 1,480 2,060
Corporate Center 350 350
Number of employees  47,760 48,210
Information and developments
Format of presentation
In managing the business, revenues are evaluated in the aggregate, including an assessment of trading gains and losses and the related interest income and expense from financing and hedging positions. For this reason, individual revenue categories may not be indicative of performance.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to the current presentation.
As of January 1, 2013, Basel III was implemented in Switzerland along with the Swiss “Too Big to Fail” legislation and regulations thereunder. As of January 1, 2015, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) leverage ratio framework, as issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), was implemented in Switzerland by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA (FINMA). Our related disclosures are in accordance with our interpretation of such requirements, including relevant assumptions and estimates. Changes in the interpretation of these requirements in Switzerland or in any of our interpretations, assumptions or estimates could result in different numbers from those shown herein.
The calculation of divisional economic risk capital metrics and associated ratios under the new organization required certain additional assumptions and allocation methods which may not be required for future periods given the level of information then available.
> Refer to “Leverage metrics” and “Economic risk capital review” in II – Treasury, risk, balance sheet and off-balance sheet – Capital management and Risk management, respectively, for further information.
As of January 1, 2016, we early adopted certain sections of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-01, which require that changes in fair value relating to the instrument-specific credit risk of fair value option-elected financial liabilities be presented separately in accumulated other comprehensive income. As a result of the adoption, a reclassification of a gain from retained earnings to accumulated other comprehensive income of CHF 475 million, net of tax, was recorded.
> Refer to “ASC Topic 825 – Financial instruments – Overall” in III – Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited – Note 2 – Recently issued accounting standards – Recently adopted accounting standards for further information.
Adjusted results
Adjusted results referred to in this report are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude goodwill impairment and certain other items included in our reported results. Management believes that adjusted results provide a useful presentation of our operating results for purposes of assessing our Group and divisional performance over time, on a basis that excludes items that management does not consider representative of our underlying performance.
> Refer to “Reconciliation of adjusted results” for further information.
Return on regulatory capital
Credit Suisse measures firm-wide returns against total shareholders’ equity and tangible shareholders’ equity. In addition, it also measures the efficiency of the firm and its divisions with regards to the usage of capital as determined by the minimum requirements set by regulators. This regulatory capital is calculated as the worst of 10% of risk-weighted assets and 3.5% of the leverage exposure. Return on regulatory capital is calculated using income after tax and assumes a tax rate of 30% and capital allocated based on the worst of 10% of average risk-weighted assets and 3.5% of average leverage exposure. These percentages are used in the calculation in order to reflect the 2019 fully phased in Swiss regulatory minimum requirements for Basel III common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital and leverage ratio.
Acceleration of the announced strategy
On March 23, 2016, we announced a number of additional measures and adjusted financial objectives beyond those announced on October 21, 2015 to further lower our cost base, accelerate the risk-weighted assets and leverage reduction initiatives in the reshaping of our Global Markets business and further strengthen our capital position.
Refer to “Note 3 – Business developments” in III – Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited for further information on the acceleration of the announced strategy.
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York Capital Management
In November 2010, Credit Suisse’s Asset Management business acquired a significant non-controlling economic interest in York Capital Management (York), a leading global event-driven hedge fund manager, from York’s owners. The transaction provided for earn-out payments based on the five-year financial performance by York, to be covered by an issuance of new shares of Credit Suisse Group AG (approximately 1% of the issued share capital) out of the Group’s authorized share capital in accordance with its articles of association. This share issuance is currently planned for early June 2016 and the newly issued shares will be sold in the market. To that end, prior to the issuance of these shares, Credit Suisse may, in compliance with laws and regulations, in particular with the Financial Market Infrastructure Act and its implementing ordinance, effect transactions which could involve the borrowing and sale of shares of Credit Suisse Group during the second quarter of 2016.
Scrip dividend
The Board of Directors has set the discount for the scrip dividend for the financial year 2015 at 10%.
Fair valuations
Fair value can be a relevant measurement for financial instruments when it aligns the accounting for these instruments with how we manage our business. The levels of the fair value hierarchy as defined by the relevant accounting guidance are not a measurement of economic risk, but rather an indication of the observability of prices or valuation inputs.
> Refer to “Note 1 – Summary of significant accounting policies” and “Note 29 – Financial instruments” in III – Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited for further information.
Models were used to value financial instruments for which no prices are available and which have little or no observable inputs (level 3). Models are developed internally and are reviewed by functions independent of the front office to ensure they are appropriate for current market conditions. The models require subjective assessment and varying degrees of judgment depending on liquidity, concentration, pricing assumptions and risks affecting the specific instrument. The models consider observable and unobservable parameters in calculating the value of these products, including certain indices relating to these products. Consideration of these indices is more significant in periods of lower market activity.
As of the end of 1Q16, 43% and 25% of our total assets and total liabilities, respectively, were measured at fair value.
The majority of our level 3 assets are recorded in our investment banking businesses. Total assets at fair value recorded as level 3 decreased CHF 4.3 billion to CHF 28.7 billion as of the end of 1Q16, primarily reflecting net sales, mainly in loans held-for-sale, and the foreign exchange translation impact, mainly in trading assets and loans.
Our level 3 assets, excluding assets attributable to noncontrolling interests and assets of consolidated variable interest entities (VIEs) that are not risk-weighted assets under the Basel framework, were CHF 28.2 billion, compared to CHF 29.3 billion as of the end of 4Q15. As of the end of 1Q16, these assets comprised 3% of total assets and 8% of total assets measured at fair value, both adjusted on the same basis, compared to 4% and 9%, respectively, as of the end of 4Q15.
We believe that the range of any valuation uncertainty, in the aggregate, would not be material to our financial condition, however, it may be material to our operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.
Regulatory developments and proposals
Government leaders and regulators continued to focus on reform of the financial services industry, including capital, leverage and liquidity requirements, changes in compensation practices and systemic risk.
Following the entry into effect on December 4, 2015 of the European Commission’s (EC) equivalence decision regarding the regulatory regime of Central Counterparties (CCPs) established in the Republic of Korea, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published on March 22, 2016 a memorandum of understanding (MoU) it has entered into with the South Korean Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service under the “European Market Infrastructure Regulation” (EMIR). The MoU establishes co-operation arrangements regarding CCPs established and authorized in South Korea which have applied to ESMA for recognition under EMIR in order to provide clearing services to clearing members or trading venues established in the EU. The memorandum of understanding provides ESMA with tools to monitor those South Korean CCPs’ on-going compliance with the recognition conditions in EMIR.
On March 31, 2016, the Prudential Regulation Authority issued a supervisory statement on corporate governance, focusing on board responsibilities. The supervisory statement addresses areas such as culture, risk appetite and risk management, board composition, the roles of executive and non-executive directors, board time and resources, succession planning, remuneration and subsidiary boards.
On April 6, 2016, the US Department of Labor released final rules revising the definition of “fiduciary” for purposes of the US Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), and US Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The revised definition will impose heightened standards of conduct for banks, broker-dealers, and investment advisers when engaging with plans and accounts subject to ERISA and IRC and prohibit transactions viewed as conflicts of interest subject to narrow exceptions and exemptions. The rule will become applicable April 10, 2017 and may require us to revise our policies and procedures and practices for dealing with such plans and accounts.
On April 7, 2016, the EC adopted a delegated directive supplementing the Revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) on the provision or receipt of inducements and investment research as well as various safeguarding measures relating to, among other things, financial instruments and funds belonging to clients and product governance obligations.
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On April 13, 2016, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final internal and external business conduct rules for security-based swap (SBS) dealers and major SBS participants. Depending on the outcome of a comparability analysis by the SEC, our non-US SBS dealers, Credit Suisse International (CSI) and Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited (CSSEL), could potentially satisfy these rules through substituted compliance with EU or UK regulations. If substituted compliance is not available, we may incur significant costs to comply with the rules. In particular, the external conduct rules will apply to transactions between a non-US SBS dealer, such as CSI or CSSEL, and a non-US SBS counterparty that are arranged, negotiated or executed by US personnel acting on behalf of the non-US SBS dealer which could deter non-US SBS counterparties from interacting with our US personnel. Mitigating this issue could require us to reorganize our front office functions accordingly, which could impede effective risk management and market making activities in SBSs based on US companies. These rules will not apply to us until CSI and CSSEL are required to register as SBS dealers, which will not occur until after the SEC finalizes additional rules relating to the regulation of such entities.
On April 25, 2016, the EC adopted a delegated regulation supplementing MiFID II. The delegated regulation specifies the rules relating to organizational requirements and operating conditions for investment firms, conduct of business, client order handling and best execution rules, as well as provisions relating to costs disclosures and other reporting to clients.
In the first quarter, the EC published a number of delegated regulations supplementing the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The delegated regulations relate to buy-back programs and stabilization measures, establish rules on reporting orders and transactions that could constitute insider dealing or market manipulation and set out requirements on recommendations produced on an issuer or financial instrument. The delegated regulations also set out rules relating to indicators of market manipulation as well as rules on the circumstances under which trading during closed periods may be permitted and the types of managers’ transactions which may need to be notified.
> Refer to “Regulation and supervision” in I – Information on the company in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information and “Regulatory developments and proposals” and “Regulatory framework” in II – Treasury, risk, balance sheet and off-balance sheet – Capital management and Liquidity and funding management, respectively, for further information.
Core Results
1Q16 results
In 1Q16, Core Results net revenues of CHF 4,750 million decreased 27% compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting lower net revenues in Global Markets, Asia Pacific, Investment Banking & Capital Markets and Swiss Universal Bank, partially offset by higher net revenues in International Wealth Management. Provision for credit losses was CHF 104 million, primarily reflecting net provisions of CHF 68 million in Global Markets and CHF 53 million in Investment Banking & Capital Markets. Total operating expenses of CHF 4,406 million decreased 3% compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting a 16% decrease in compensation and benefits, partially offset by a 6% increase in general and administrative expenses. In addition, we incurred CHF 178 million of restructuring expenses in 1Q16 in connection with our new strategy.
Credit Suisse and Core Results 
   Core Results Strategic Resolution Unit Credit Suisse
in / end of 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  4,750 4,189 6,471 (112) 21 176 4,638 4,210 6,647
Provision for credit losses  104 40 25 46 93 5 150 133 30
Compensation and benefits 2,294 2,912 2,720 188 237 256 2,482 3,149 2,976
General and administrative expenses 1,565 2,189 1,483 283 619 255 1,848 2,808 1,738
Commission expenses 369 368 349 18 41 43 387 409 392
Goodwill impairment 0 3,797 0 0 0 0 0 3,797 0
Restructuring expenses 178 202 – 77 153 – 255 355 –
Total other operating expenses 2,112 6,556 1,832 378 813 298 2,490 7,369 2,130
Total operating expenses  4,406 9,468 4,552 566 1,050 554 4,972 10,518 5,106
Income/(loss) before taxes  240 (5,319) 1,894 (724) (1,122) (383) (484) (6,441) 1,511
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Return on regulatory capital 2.3 – 16.4 – – – – – 10.7
Balance sheet statistics (CHF million)   
Total assets 739,837 743,141 806,643 74,061 77,664 97,747 813,898 820,805 904,390
Risk-weighted assets 1 225,820 228,308 220,248 54,562 61,638 62,847 280,382 289,946 283,095
Leverage exposure 1 847,328 849,409 920,391 122,213 138,219 182,337 969,541 987,628 1,102,728
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Disclosed on a look-through basis.
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Reconciliation of adjusted results
Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude goodwill impairment and certain other items included in our reported results. Provided below is a reconciliation of our adjusted results to the most directly comparable US GAAP measures.
Reconciliation of adjusted results 
   Core Results Strategic Resolution Unit Credit Suisse
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Reconciliation of adjusted results (CHF million)   
Net revenues  4,750 4,189 6,471 (112) 21 176 4,638 4,210 6,647
   Fair value on own debt  – 697 (144) – – – – 697 (144)
   Real estate gains  0 (72) 0 0 0 0 0 (72) 0
   (Gains)/losses on business sales 1 52 (34) 0 4 0 0 56 (34) 0
Adjusted net revenues  4,802 4,780 6,327 (108) 21 176 4,694 4,801 6,503
Provision for credit losses  104 40 25 46 93 5 150 133 30
Total operating expenses  4,406 9,468 4,552 566 1,050 554 4,972 10,518 5,106
   Goodwill impairment  0 (3,797) 0 0 0 0 0 (3,797) 0
   Restructuring expenses  (178) (202) – (77) (153) – (255) (355) –
   Major litigation provisions  0 (309) 10 0 (255) 0 0 (564) 10
Adjusted total operating expenses  4,228 5,160 4,562 489 642 554 4,717 5,802 5,116
Income/(loss) before taxes  240 (5,319) 1,894 (724) (1,122) (383) (484) (6,441) 1,511
   Total adjustments  230 4,899 (154) 81 408 0 311 5,307 (154)
Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes  470 (420) 1,740 (643) (714) (383) (173) (1,134) 1,357
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Gains on business sales reflect sales of stakes in Euroclear of CHF 34 million in 4Q15 and include cumulative losses on sales of businesses of CHF 4 million in the Strategic Resolution Unit and a reclassification of CHF 52 million from cumulative translation adjustments to other revenues in the Corporate Center in connection with the sale of Credit Suisse (Gibraltar) Limited in 1Q16.
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Core Results by business activity 
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Swiss
Universal
Bank
International
Wealth
Management


Asia Pacific

Global
Markets		 Investment
Banking &
Capital
Markets

Corporate
Center

Core
Results

Core
Results

Core
Results
Related to private banking (CHF million)   
Net revenues 828 786 300 – – – 1,914 2,006 1,944
   of which net interest income  459 301 116 – – – 876 871 722
   of which recurring  235 276 73 – – – 584 600 650
   of which transaction-based  132 211 128 – – – 471 447 572
Provision for credit losses 9 (2) (17) – – – (10) 1 12
Total operating expenses 618 586 215 – – – 1,419 1,847 1,364
Income before taxes  201 202 102 – – – 505 158 568
Related to corporate & institutional banking   
Net revenues 488 – – – – – 488 517 448
   of which net interest income  276 – – – – – 276 288 205
   of which recurring  109 – – – – – 109 116 121
   of which transaction-based  113 – – – – – 113 113 127
Provision for credit losses (3) – – – – – (3) 29 11
Total operating expenses 266 – – – – – 266 287 253
Income before taxes  225 – – – – – 225 201 184
Related to investment banking   
Net revenues – – 594 973 369 – 1,936 2,085 3,607
   of which fixed income sales and trading  – – 256 262 – – 518 442 1,718
   of which equity sales and trading  – – 294 563 – – 857 981 1,283
   of which underwriting and advisory  – – 71 150 450 – 671 877 679
Provision for credit losses – – (4) 68 53 – 117 10 2
Total operating expenses – – 449 1,540 419 – 2,408 6,711 2,453
Income/(loss) before taxes  – – 149 (635) (103) – (589) (4,636) 1,152
Related to asset management   
Net revenues – 322 – – – – 322 364 321
Provision for credit losses – 0 – – – – 0 0 0
Total operating expenses – 254 – – – – 254 328 275
Income before taxes  – 68 – – – – 68 36 46
Related to corporate center   
Net revenues – – – – – 90 90 (783) 151
Provision for credit losses – – – – – 0 0 0 0
Total operating expenses – – – – – 59 59 295 207
Income/(loss) before taxes  – – – – – 31 31 (1,078) (56)
Total   
Net revenues 1,316 1,108 894 973 369 90 4,750 4,189 6,471
Provision for credit losses 6 (2) (21) 68 53 0 104 40 25
Total operating expenses 884 840 664 1,540 419 59 4,406 9,468 4,552
Income/(loss) before taxes  426 270 251 (635) (103) 31 240 (5,319) 1,894
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Swiss Universal Bank
In 1Q16, we reported income before taxes of CHF 426 million and net revenues of CHF 1,316 million. Income before taxes was stable compared to 1Q15 and 16% higher compared to 4Q15.
results summary
1Q16 results
In 1Q16, we reported income before taxes of CHF 426 million and net revenues of CHF 1,316 million. Compared to 1Q15, net revenues were slightly lower, mainly due to lower transaction-based revenues and lower recurring commissions and fees, including the impact from the deconsolidation of the cards issuing business in 2015, partially offset by higher net interest income. Total operating expenses were stable compared to 1Q15 with lower general and administrative expenses, reflecting the deconsolidation of the cards issuing business, offset by restructuring expenses in connection with the implementation of the new strategy.
Compared to 4Q15, net revenues decreased 10%, mainly due to gains on the sale of real estate, an extraordinary dividend from our ownership interest in SIX Group AG and the partial sale of an investment in Euroclear in 4Q15. Total operating expenses decreased 17% compared to 4Q15, primarily reflecting lower general and administrative expenses and lower compensation and benefits.
Adjusted income before taxes of CHF 466 million increased 9% compared to 1Q15 and 39% compared to 4Q15.
Capital and leverage metrics
As of the end of 1Q16, we reported risk-weighted assets of CHF 63.5 billion, an increase of CHF 3.6 billion compared to the end of 4Q15. The increase was mainly due to business growth and regulatory impacts, including the phase-in of the Swiss mortgage multipliers, partially offset by the foreign exchange impact. Leverage exposure was CHF 233.3 billion, reflecting a decrease of CHF 2.4 billion compared to the end of 4Q15.
Divisional results
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  1,316 1,470 1,347 (10) (2)
Provision for credit losses  6 43 23 (86) (74)
Compensation and benefits 460 524 466 (12) (1)
General and administrative expenses 316 427 362 (26) (13)
Commission expenses 68 70 69 (3) (1)
Restructuring expenses 40 39 – 3 –
Total other operating expenses 424 536 431 (21) (2)
Total operating expenses  884 1,060 897 (17) (1)
Income before taxes  426 367 427 16 0
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Return on regulatory capital 14.5 12.5 13.8 – –
Cost/income ratio 67.2 72.1 66.6 – –
Economic risk capital and return   
Average economic risk capital (CHF million) 5,010 4,794 4,972 5 1
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital (%) 1 34.1 30.7 34.5 – –
Number of employees and relationship managers   
Number of employees (full-time equivalents) 14,210 14,180 13,390 0 6
Number of relationship managers 2,040 2,060 2,080 (1) (2)
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Calculated using a return excluding interest costs for allocated goodwill.
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Divisional results (continued)
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Private Banking 828 953 899 (13) (8)
Corporate & Institutional Banking 488 517 448 (6) 9
Net revenues  1,316 1,470 1,347 (10) (2)
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Net interest income 735 753 611 (2) 20
Recurring commissions and fees 344 373 412 (8) (17)
Transaction-based revenues 245 262 329 (6) (26)
Other revenues (8) 82 (5) – 60
Net revenues  1,316 1,470 1,347 (10) (2)
Provision for credit losses (CHF million)   
New provisions 26 60 37 (57) (30)
Releases of provisions (20) (17) (14) 18 43
Provision for credit losses  6 43 23 (86) (74)
Balance sheet statistics (CHF million)   
Total assets 215,084 218,306 228,669 (1) (6)
Net loans 164,071 163,850 164,285 0 0
Risk-weighted assets 63,460 59,869 59,873 6 6
Leverage exposure 233,288 235,700 254,804 (1) (8)
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, equity participations income and other transaction-based income. Other revenues include fair value gains/(losses) on the Clock Finance transaction and other gains and losses.
Reconciliation of adjusted results
   Private Banking Corporate & Institutional Banking Swiss Universal Bank
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Adjusted results (CHF million)   
Net revenues  828 953 899 488 517 448 1,316 1,470 1,347
   Real estate gains  0 (72) 0 0 0 0 0 (72) 0
   Gains on business sales  0 (10) 0 0 (13) 0 0 (23) 0
Adjusted net revenues  828 871 899 488 504 448 1,316 1,375 1,347
Provision for credit losses  9 14 12 (3) 29 11 6 43 23
Total operating expenses  618 773 644 266 287 253 884 1,060 897
   Restructuring expenses  (34) (32) – (6) (7) – (40) (39) –
   Major litigation provisions  0 (25) 0 0 0 0 0 (25) 0
Adjusted total operating expenses  584 716 644 260 280 253 844 996 897
Income before taxes  201 166 243 225 201 184 426 367 427
   Total adjustments  34 (25) 0 6 (6) 0 40 (31) 0
Adjusted income before taxes  235 141 243 231 195 184 466 336 427
Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to "Information and developments – Adjusted results" and "Reconciliation of adjusted results" in Credit Suisse for further information.
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Private Banking
Results - Private Banking
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  828 953 899 (13) (8)
Provision for credit losses  9 14 12 (36) (25)
Compensation and benefits 308 364 313 (15) (2)
General and administrative expenses 231 328 283 (30) (18)
Commission expenses 45 49 48 (8) (6)
Restructuring expenses 34 32 – 6 –
Total other operating expenses 310 409 331 (24) (6)
Total operating expenses  618 773 644 (20) (4)
Income before taxes  201 166 243 21 (17)
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Cost/income ratio 74.6 81.1 71.6 – –
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Net interest income 459 465 406 (1) 13
Recurring commissions and fees 235 257 291 (9) (19)
Transaction-based revenues 132 149 202 (11) (35)
Other revenues 2 82 0 (98) –
Net revenues  828 953 899 (13) (8)
Margins on assets under management (annualized) (bp)   
Gross margin 1 139 157 142 – –
Net margin 2 34 27 38 – –
Number of relationship managers   
Number of relationship managers 1,560 1,570 1,600 (1) (3)
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Net revenues divided by average assets under management.
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Income before taxes divided by average assets under management.
Results
Income before taxes was CHF 201 million, a decrease of 17% compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting lower net revenues, partially offset by slightly lower total operating expenses. Compared to 4Q15, income before taxes increased 21% reflecting lower total operating expenses, partially offset by lower net revenues. Adjusted income before taxes of CHF 235 million decreased slightly compared to 1Q15 and increased 67% compared to 4Q15.
Net revenues
Compared to 1Q15, net revenues of CHF 828 million decreased 8%, mainly driven by lower transaction-based revenues and lower recurring commissions and fees, partially offset by higher net interest income. Transaction-based revenues of CHF 132 million decreased 35% with significantly lower brokerage and product issuing fees, significantly lower fees from foreign exchange client business and lower sales and trading revenues reflecting lower client activity compared with the increased client activity following the Swiss National Bank (SNB) actions in January 2015. Recurring commissions and fees were CHF 235 million, a decrease of 19%, primarily reflecting the CHF 56 million impact from the deconsolidation of the cards issuing business and the impact of lower average assets under management due to unfavorable market movements. Net interest income of CHF 459 million, 13% higher compared to 1Q15, was driven by improved loan margins on slightly higher average loan volumes, partially offset by significantly lower deposit margins on slightly higher average deposit volumes.
Compared to 4Q15, net revenues decreased 13%, primarily reflecting the gains on sale of real estate of CHF 72 million and the partial sale of an investment in Euroclear of CHF 10 million recorded in other revenues in 4Q15. Recurring commissions and fees decreased 9% with lower investment product management fees, lower security account and custody services fees and lower revenues from wealth structuring solutions, partially offset by higher banking services fees. Transaction-based revenues decreased 11% as an extraordinary dividend from SIX Group of CHF 24 million in 4Q15 was partially offset by higher sales and trading revenues, higher fees from foreign exchange client business and higher brokerage and product issuing fees. Net interest income decreased CHF 6 million with lower deposit margins and stable loan margins on stable average deposit and loan volumes. Adjusted net revenues decreased 5% compared to 4Q15.
Provision for credit losses
The Private Banking loan portfolio is substantially comprised of residential mortgages in Switzerland and loans collateralized by securities and, to a lesser extent, consumer finance loans.
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In 1Q16, Private Banking recorded provision for credit losses of CHF 9 million compared to CHF 12 million in 1Q15 and CHF 14 million in 4Q15. The decrease was primarily related to our consumer finance business.
Total operating expenses
Compared to 1Q15, total operating expenses of CHF 618 million decreased 4%, mainly driven by lower general and administrative expenses, partially offset by restructuring expenses of CHF 34 million. General and administrative expenses of CHF 231 million decreased 18% primarily reflecting the impact of CHF 61 million from the deconsolidation of the cards issuing business. Compensation and benefits of CHF 308 million decreased slightly, reflecting lower pension expenses, partially offset by higher salary expenses due to higher headcount. Adjusted total operating expenses decreased 9% compared to 1Q15.
Compared to 4Q15, total operating expenses decreased 20% primarily reflecting lower general and administrative expenses and lower compensation and benefits. General and administrative expenses were 30% lower due to decreases in litigation provisions, professional services fees, and advertising and marketing costs. Compensation and benefits decreased 15% reflecting lower salary expenses due to a recalibration of Swiss holiday accruals in 4Q15 and lower pension expenses. Adjusted total operating expenses decreased 18% compared to 4Q15.
margins
Gross margin
Our gross margin was 139 basis points in 1Q16, three basis points lower compared to 1Q15, mainly driven by lower transaction-based revenues and lower recurring commissions and fees, reflecting the impact of the deconsolidation of the cards issuing business, partially offset by higher net interest income and a 6.0% decrease in average assets under management, including a reclassification in 3Q15 of CHF 15.8 billion of assets under management to assets under custody within client assets due to the introduction of an updated assets under management policy in 2015. Compared to 4Q15, our gross margin was down 18 basis points, mainly reflecting larger gains from the sale of real estate and the partial sale of an investment in Euroclear in 4Q15, lower recurring commissions and fees and lower transaction-based revenues, partially offset by a 1.9% decrease in average assets under management.
> Refer to “Assets under management” for further information.
Net margin
Our net margin was 34 basis points in 1Q16, four basis points lower compared to 1Q15, reflecting lower transaction-based revenues and lower recurring commissions and fees, partially offset by higher net interest income, lower total operating expenses and the 6.0% decrease in average assets under management. Compared to 4Q15, our net margin was up seven basis points, mainly due to lower total operating expenses, partially offset by larger gains from the sale of real estate and the partial sale of an investment in Euroclear in 4Q15, lower recurring commissions and fees and lower transaction-based revenues. On the basis of adjusted income before taxes, our net margin was 39 basis points in 1Q16, one basis point higher compared to 1Q15 and 16 basis points higher compared to 4Q15.
Assets under management
As of the end of 1Q16, assets under management of CHF 236.1 billion were CHF 4.9 billion lower compared to the end of 4Q15, driven by unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by net new assets of CHF 0.7 billion.
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Assets under management – Private Banking
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Assets under management (CHF billion)   
Assets under management 236.1 241.0 256.5 (2.0) (8.0)
Average assets under management 238.1 242.8 253.2 (1.9) (6.0)
Assets under management by currency (CHF billion)   
USD 39.7 40.8 42.3 (2.7) (6.1)
EUR 35.9 35.8 32.5 0.3 10.5
CHF 149.7 153.0 165.3 (2.2) (9.4)
Other 10.8 11.4 16.4 (5.3) (34.1)
Assets under management  236.1 241.0 256.5 (2.0) (8.0)
Growth in assets under management (CHF billion)   
Net new assets 0.7 (2.9) 1.5 – –
Other effects (5.6) 6.8 (3.6) – –
   of which market movements  (4.6) 4.9 6.0 – –
   of which foreign exchange  (1.3) 0.3 (7.2) – –
   of which other  0.3 1.6 (2.4) – –
Growth in assets under management  (4.9) 3.9 (2.1) – –
Growth in assets under management (annualized) (%)   
Net new assets 1.1 (4.9) 2.3 – –
Other effects (9.2) 11.5 (5.5) – –
Growth in assets under management (annualized)  (8.1) 6.6 (3.2) – –
Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) (%)   
Net new assets 0.9 1.2 0.6 – –
Other effects (8.9) (8.0) 0.8 – –
Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average)  (8.0) (6.8) 1.4 – –
Corporate & institutional Banking
Results
Income before taxes of CHF 225 million increased 22% compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting higher net revenues and lower provision for credit losses, partially offset by higher total operating expenses. Compared to 4Q15, income before taxes was 12% higher, reflecting lower provision for credit losses and lower total operating expenses, partially offset by lower net revenues. Adjusted income before taxes of CHF 231 million increased 26% compared to 1Q15 and 18% compared to 4Q15.
Net revenues
Compared to 1Q15, net revenues of CHF 488 million increased 9%, mainly driven by higher net interest income. In 1Q16, we reported net interest income of CHF 276 million, an increase of 35%, reflecting improved loan margins on slightly lower average loan volumes and higher deposit margins on lower average deposit volumes. Transaction-based revenues of CHF 113 million decreased 11% with lower fees from foreign exchange client business and lower sales and trading revenues reflecting lower client activity compared with the increased client activity following the SNB actions in January 2015. Recurring commissions and fees were CHF 109 million, a decrease of 10%, primarily reflecting lower discretionary mandate management fees, revenues from wealth structuring solutions and security account and custody services fees, partially offset by higher investment product management fees. Other revenues decreased CHF 5 million due to a higher fair value loss on the Clock Finance transaction in 1Q16.
Compared to 4Q15, net revenues decreased 6%, primarily reflecting lower net interest income and lower other revenues reflecting the fair value loss on the Clock Finance transaction in 1Q16. Recurring commissions and fees were 6% lower reflecting lower investment advisory fees and lower security account and custody services fees, partially offset by higher fees from lending activities and higher investment product management fees.
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Results – Corporate & Institutional Banking
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  488 517 448 (6) 9
Provision for credit losses  (3) 29 11 – –
Compensation and benefits 152 160 153 (5) (1)
General and administrative expenses 85 99 79 (14) 8
Commission expenses 23 21 21 10 10
Restructuring expenses 6 7 – (14) –
Total other operating expenses 114 127 100 (10) 14
Total operating expenses  266 287 253 (7) 5
Income before taxes  225 201 184 12 22
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Cost/income ratio 54.5 55.5 56.5 – –
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Net interest income 276 288 205 (4) 35
Recurring commissions and fees 109 116 121 (6) (10)
Transaction-based revenues 113 113 127 0 (11)
Other revenues (10) 0 (5) – 100
Net revenues  488 517 448 (6) 9
Number of relationship managers   
Number of relationship managers 480 490 480 (2) 0
Provision for credit losses
The Corporate & Institutional Banking loan portfolio has relatively low concentrations and is mainly secured by mortgages, securities and other financial collateral.
In 1Q16, Corporate & Institutional Banking recorded a release of provision for credit losses of CHF 3 million compared to provision for credit losses of CHF 11 million in 1Q15 and CHF 29 million in 4Q15.
Total operating expenses
Compared to 1Q15, total operating expenses of CHF 266 million increased 5% primarily reflecting restructuring expenses of CHF 6 million and higher general and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased 8% to CHF 85 million mainly due to higher professional services fees and higher litigation provisions. Compensation and benefits of CHF 152 million were stable, reflecting higher deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards, offset by lower discretionary compensation expenses. Adjusted total operating expenses increased slightly compared to 1Q15.
Compared to 4Q15, total operating expenses were 7% lower mainly driven by a 14% decrease in general and administrative expenses primarily reflecting lower occupancy expenses and lower professional services fees. Compensation and benefits decreased 5% reflecting lower salary expenses due to the holiday accrual recalibration in 4Q15, partially offset by higher discretionary compensation expenses and higher deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards.
Assets under management
As of the end of 1Q16, assets under management of CHF 273.6 billion were CHF 2.2 billion lower compared to the end of 4Q15, driven by unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by net new assets of CHF 2.3 billion.
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International Wealth Management
In 1Q16, we reported income before taxes of CHF 270 million and net revenues of CHF 1,108 million. Income before taxes was slightly higher compared to 1Q15 and significantly higher compared to 4Q15.
Results summary
1Q16 results
In 1Q16, we reported income before taxes of CHF 270 million and net revenues of CHF 1,108 million. Net revenues increased 4% compared to 1Q15, reflecting significantly higher net interest income, partially offset by lower transaction- and performance-based revenues. 1Q16 net revenues included a residual gain in a private equity interest in Asset Management. Total operating expenses were 4% higher compared to 1Q15, mainly driven by higher general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower compensation and benefits.
Compared to 4Q15, net revenues decreased slightly, mainly driven by annual performance fees, an extraordinary dividend from SIX Group and a gain related to the partial sale of an investment in Euroclear, all in 4Q15, partially offset by higher net interest income in 1Q16. Total operating expenses decreased 28% compared to 4Q15, primarily reflecting significantly lower litigation provisions, lower restructuring expenses in connection with the implementation of the new strategy and lower salary expenses due to the holiday accrual recalibration in 4Q15.
Adjusted income before taxes of CHF 279 million increased 10% compared to 1Q15 and 21% compared to 4Q15.
Capital and leverage metrics
As of the end of 1Q16, we reported risk-weighted assets of CHF 32.0 billion, a decrease of CHF 0.5 billion compared to the end of 4Q15. The decline was mainly driven by a decrease in operational risk and the foreign exchange impact, partially offset by methodology changes. Leverage exposure was CHF 84.9 billion, reflecting a decrease of 14% compared to the end of 4Q15 mainly due to a change in the regulatory scope of consolidation.
Divisional results
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  1,108 1,146 1,069 (3) 4
Provision for credit losses  (2) (8) 1 (75) –
Compensation and benefits 485 528 511 (8) (5)
General and administrative expenses 290 556 235 (48) 23
Commission expenses 56 57 59 (2) (5)
Restructuring expenses 9 33 – (73) –
Total other operating expenses 355 646 294 (45) 21
Total operating expenses  840 1,174 805 (28) 4
Income/(loss) before taxes  270 (20) 263 – 3
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Return on regulatory capital 23.4 – 23.7 – –
Cost/income ratio 75.8 102.4 75.3 – –
Economic risk capital and return   
Average economic risk capital (CHF million) 4,396 4,097 4,206 7 5
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital (%) 1 25.1 (1.3) 25.7 – –
Number of employees and relationship managers   
Number of employees (full-time equivalents) 9,220 9,130 8,700 1 6
Number of relationship managers 1,150 1,190 1,220 (3) (6)
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Calculated using a return excluding interest costs for allocated goodwill.
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Divisional results (continued)
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Private Banking 786 782 748 1 5
Asset Management 322 364 321 (12) 0
Net revenues  1,108 1,146 1,069 (3) 4
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Net interest income 301 275 220 9 37
Recurring commissions and fees 477 494 478 (3) 0
Transaction- and performance-based revenues 350 372 365 (6) (4)
Other revenues (20) 5 6 – –
Net revenues  1,108 1,146 1,069 (3) 4
Provision for credit losses (CHF million)   
New provisions 2 16 5 (88) (60)
Releases of provisions (4) (24) (4) (83) 0
Provision for credit losses  (2) (8) 1 (75) –
Balance sheet statistics (CHF million)   
Total assets 81,097 94,033 95,021 (14) (15)
Net loans 38,912 38,912 37,115 0 5
Risk-weighted assets 31,950 32,407 30,615 (1) 4
Leverage exposure 84,909 99,112 92,693 (14) (8)
Reconciliation of adjusted results
   Private Banking Asset Management International Wealth Management
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Adjusted results (CHF million)   
Net revenues  786 782 748 322 364 321 1,108 1,146 1,069
   Gains on business sales  0 (11) 0 0 0 0 0 (11) 0
Adjusted net revenues  786 771 748 322 364 321 1,108 1,135 1,069
Provision for credit losses  (2) (8) 1 – – – (2) (8) 1
Total operating expenses  586 846 530 254 328 275 840 1,174 805
   Restructuring expenses  (10) (30) – 1 (3) – (9) (33) –
   Major litigation provisions  0 (228) 10 0 0 0 0 (228) 10
Adjusted total operating expenses  576 588 540 255 325 275 831 913 815
Income/(loss) before taxes  202 (56) 217 68 36 46 270 (20) 263
   Total adjustments  10 247 (10) (1) 3 0 9 250 (10)
Adjusted income before taxes  212 191 207 67 39 46 279 230 253
Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to "Information and developments – Adjusted results" and "Reconciliation of adjusted results" in Credit Suisse for further information.
Private Banking
Results
Income before taxes of CHF 202 million decreased 7% compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting higher total operating expenses, partially offset by higher net revenues. Compared to 4Q15, income before taxes increased significantly mainly due to significantly lower litigation provisions. Adjusted income before taxes of CHF 212 million was slightly higher compared to 1Q15 and increased 11% compared to 4Q15.
Net revenues
Compared to 1Q15, net revenues of CHF 786 million increased 5%, primarily driven by higher net interest income. Net interest income of CHF 301 million increased 37%, reflecting slightly higher loan margins and significantly higher deposit margins on higher average loan and deposit volumes. Transaction- and performance-based revenues were CHF 211 million, a decrease of 12%, mainly driven by lower brokerage and product issuing fees and lower fees from foreign exchange client business, partially offset by higher sales and trading revenues and increased revenues from structured products solutions for UHNWI clients. 1Q15 included
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higher client activity due to the SNB actions in January 2015. Recurring commissions and fees of CHF 276 million decreased 4%, driven by lower security account and custody services fees, lower investment product management fees, a decline in banking services fees and included the impact of lower average assets under management, partially offset by higher investment advisory fees.
Compared to 4Q15, net revenues were stable, primarily reflecting higher net interest income, mostly offset by lower other revenues and lower recurring commissions and fees. Net interest income increased 9% due to higher deposit margins on stable average deposit volumes, partially offset by slightly lower loan margins on stable average loan volumes. Other revenues decreased CHF 12 million reflecting a gain of CHF 11 million related to the partial sale of our investment in Euroclear in 4Q15. The slight decrease in recurring commissions and fees reflected lower security account and custody services fees and slightly lower investment product management fees, partially offset by an increase in discretionary mandate management fees. Transaction- and performance-based revenues were stable, reflecting higher sales and trading revenues in 1Q16 and the extraordinary dividend from SIX Group in 4Q15.
Results – Private Banking
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  786 782 748 1 5
Provision for credit losses  (2) (8) 1 (75) –
Compensation and benefits 333 331 336 1 (1)
General and administrative expenses 206 445 151 (54) 36
Commission expenses 37 40 43 (8) (14)
Restructuring expenses 10 30 – (67) –
Total other operating expenses 253 515 194 (51) 30
Total operating expenses  586 846 530 (31) 11
Income/(loss) before taxes  202 (56) 217 – (7)
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Cost/income ratio 74.6 108.2 70.9 – –
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Net interest income 301 275 220 9 37
Recurring commissions and fees 276 283 287 (2) (4)
Transaction- and performance-based revenues 211 214 241 (1) (12)
Other revenues (2) 10 0 – –
Net revenues  786 782 748 1 5
Margins on assets under management (annualized) (bp)   
Gross margin 1 109 106 97 – –
Net margin 2 28 (8) 28 – –
Number of relationship managers   
Number of relationship managers 1,150 1,190 1,220 (3) (6)
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.
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Net revenues divided by average assets under management.
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Income before taxes divided by average assets under management.
Total operating expenses
Compared to 1Q15, total operating expenses of CHF 586 million increased 11%, primarily reflecting higher general and administrative expenses and restructuring expenses of CHF 10 million in 1Q16. General and administrative expenses of CHF 206 million increased 36%, mainly reflecting increased expenses relating to our risk, regulatory and compliance infrastructure and higher litigation provisions, including a release of CHF 10 million in 1Q15. Compensation and benefits of CHF 333 million were stable with lower discretionary compensation expenses, offset by higher salary expenses. Adjusted total operating expenses increased 7% compared to 1Q15.
Compared to 4Q15, total operating expenses were 31% lower primarily reflecting significantly lower general and administrative expenses and restructuring expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased, mainly driven by significantly lower litigation provisions and lower professional services fees. Compensation and benefits were stable with higher discretionary compensation
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expenses and higher deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards, offset by lower salary expenses due to the holiday accrual recalibration in 4Q15. Adjusted total operating expenses were slightly lower compared to 4Q15.
margins
Gross margin
Our gross margin was 109 basis points in 1Q16, twelve basis points higher compared to 1Q15, mainly reflecting higher net interest income and a 6.6% decrease in average assets under management, including a reclassification in 3Q15 of CHF 11.1 billion of assets under management to assets under custody within client assets due to the introduction of the updated assets under management policy in 2015, partially offset by lower transaction- and performance-based revenues and lower recurring commissions and fees. Compared to 4Q15, our gross margin was up three basis points, mainly reflecting higher net interest income and a 2.6% decrease in average assets under management, partially offset by lower other revenues and lower recurring commissions and fees.
> Refer to “Assets under management” for further information.
Net margin
Our net margin was 28 basis points in 1Q16, stable compared to 1Q15, reflecting higher total operating expenses, lower transaction- and performance-based revenues and lower recurring commissions and fees, partially offset by higher net interest income and the 6.6% decrease in average assets under management. The significant improvement in our net margin compared to 4Q15 mainly reflected significantly lower litigation provisions, higher net interest income and lower restructuring expenses. On the basis of adjusted income before taxes, our net margin was 30 basis points in 1Q16, three basis points higher compared to 1Q15 and four basis points higher compared to 4Q15.
Assets under management
As of the end of 1Q16, assets under management of CHF 287.0 billion were CHF 2.6 billion lower compared to the end of 4Q15, reflecting unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by net new assets of CHF 5.4 billion. The net new assets reflected solid inflows from emerging markets and Europe.
Assets under management – Private Banking
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Assets under management (CHF billion)   
Assets under management 287.0 289.6 310.4 (0.9) (7.5)
Average assets under management 287.2 294.8 307.5 (2.6) (6.6)
Assets under management by currency (CHF billion)   
USD 130.9 137.6 146.6 (4.9) (10.7)
EUR 86.0 92.7 95.8 (7.2) (10.2)
CHF 21.7 22.4 22.8 (3.1) (4.8)
Other 48.4 36.9 45.2 31.2 7.1
Assets under management  287.0 289.6 310.4 (0.9) (7.5)
Growth in assets under management (CHF billion)   
Net new assets 5.4 (4.2) (0.7) – –
Other effects (8.0) 7.3 (12.6) – –
   of which market movements  (6.3) 6.7 8.7 – –
   of which currency  (2.0) 1.2 (20.8) – –
   of which other  0.3 (0.6) (0.5) – –
Growth in assets under management  (2.6) 3.1 (13.3) – –
Growth in assets under management (annualized) (%)   
Net new assets 7.5 (5.9) (0.9) – –
Other effects (11.1) 10.2 (15.5) – –
Growth in assets under management (annualized)  (3.6) 4.3 (16.4) – –
Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) (%)   
Net new assets 1.0 (0.9) 1.6 – –
Other effects (8.5) (9.6) 2.5 – –
Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average)  (7.5) (10.5) 4.1 – –
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Asset management
Results – Asset Management
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  322 364 321 (12) 0
Provision for credit losses  0 0 0 – –
Compensation and benefits 152 197 175 (23) (13)
General and administrative expenses 84 111 84 (24) 0
Commission expenses 19 17 16 12 19
Restructuring expenses (1) 3 – – –
Total other operating expenses 102 131 100 (22) 2
Total operating expenses  254 328 275 (23) (8)
Income before taxes  68 36 46 89 48
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Cost/income ratio 78.9 90.1 85.7 – –
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Management fees 225 224 207 0 9
Performance and placement revenues 19 56 35 (66) (46)
Investment and partnership income 78 84 79 (7) (1)
Net revenues  322 364 321 (12) 0
   of which recurring commissions and fees  201 211 191 (5) 5
   of which transaction- and performance-based revenues  139 158 124 (12) 12
   of which other revenues  (18) (5) 6 260 –
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.
Results
Income before taxes of CHF 68 million increased 48% compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting lower total operating expenses. Compared to 4Q15, income before taxes increased 89%, driven by lower total operating expenses, partially offset by lower net revenues.
Net revenues
Compared to 1Q15, net revenues of CHF 322 million were stable, reflecting higher management fees, offset by lower performance revenues. Management fees of CHF 225 million increased 9% due to higher average assets under management. Performance and placement revenues of CHF 19 million decreased 46%, primarily due to lower performance revenues reflecting more challenging market conditions in 1Q16. Investment and partnership income remained stable at CHF 78 million with a residual gain from a private equity interest offset by lower income from single-manager hedge funds and investment-related losses.
Compared to 4Q15, net revenues decreased 12%, mainly driven by lower performance and placement revenues, reflecting annual performance revenues from single manager hedge funds in 4Q15 and seasonally lower placement revenues in 1Q16. Investment and partnership income decreased 7% reflecting lower income from single-manager hedge funds and higher investment-related losses, partly offset by a residual gain from a private equity interest. Management fees remained stable.
Total operating expenses
Compared to 1Q15, total operating expenses of CHF 254 million decreased 8%, primarily reflecting lower compensation and benefits. Compensation and benefits of CHF 152 million were 13% lower, mainly due to lower deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards. General and administrative expenses of CHF 84 million were stable.
Compared to 4Q15, total operating expenses decreased 23%, reflecting lower compensation and benefits, lower general and administrative expenses and lower restructuring expenses. Compensation and benefits decreased 23% reflecting lower discretionary compensation expenses and lower salary expenses due to the holiday accrual recalibration in 4Q15. General and administrative expenses decreased 24% with lower professional services fees and lower advertising and marketing costs, partially offset by higher litigation provisions.
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Assets under management
As of the end of 1Q16, assets under management of CHF 301.3 billion were CHF 20.0 billion lower compared to the end of 4Q15, reflecting structural effects mainly from an adjustment of assets under management reported for multi-asset class solutions, unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by net new assets of CHF 1.5 billion. Net new assets reflected inflows primarily from traditional products, including inflows in index solutions and the real estate sector.
Assets under management – Asset Management
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Assets under management (CHF billion)   
Traditional investments 155.8 172.2 172.0 (9.5) (9.4)
Alternative investments 109.1 110.4 107.0 (1.2) 2.0
Investments and partnerships 36.4 38.7 30.9 (5.9) 17.8
Assets under management  301.3 321.3 309.9 (6.2) (2.8)
Average assets under management 315.7 321.5 300.4 (1.8) 5.1
Assets under management by currency (CHF billion)   
USD 80.1 88.1 88.3 (9.1) (9.3)
EUR 39.5 42.1 40.3 (6.2) (2.0)
CHF 140.4 148.9 147.6 (5.7) (4.9)
Other 41.3 42.2 33.7 (2.1) 22.6
Assets under management  301.3 321.3 309.9 (6.2) (2.8)
Growth in assets under management (CHF billion)   
Net new assets 1 1.5 3.6 9.2 – –
Other effects (21.5) 3.1 (4.5) – –
   of which market movements  (5.6) 5.1 5.0 – –
   of which foreign exchange  (2.3) 0.7 (9.4) – –
   of which other  (13.6) (2.7) (0.1) – –
Growth in assets under management  (20.0) 6.7 4.7 – –
Growth in assets under management (%)   
Net new assets 1.9 4.6 12.1 – –
Other effects (26.8) 3.9 (5.9) – –
Growth in assets under management  (24.9) 8.5 6.2 – –
Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) (%)   
Net new assets 6.1 8.7 3.1 – –
Other effects (8.9) (3.4) 6.6 – –
Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average)  (2.8) 5.3 9.7 – –
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Includes outflows for private equity assets reflecting realizations at cost and unfunded commitments on which a fee is no longer earned.
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Asia Pacific
In 1Q16, we reported income before taxes of CHF 251 million and net revenues of CHF 894 million. Income before taxes decreased 46% compared to 1Q15 and was significantly higher compared to 4Q15 reflecting the goodwill impairment charge in 4Q15.
Results Summary
1Q16 results
In 1Q16, we reported income before taxes of CHF 251 million and net revenues of CHF 894 million. Compared to 1Q15, net revenues decreased 18%, driven by lower equity sales and trading revenues reflecting a strong performance in 1Q15. Revenues from the UHNWI and HNWI client business in Private Banking were stable, mainly reflecting an increase in net interest income offset by a decrease in other revenues. Provision for credit losses reflected a net release of CHF 21 million, compared to a net release of CHF 3 million in 1Q15. Total operating expenses of CHF 664 million increased 6%, reflecting increased compensation and benefits driven by growth-related higher headcount, and higher general and administrative expenses.
Compared to 4Q15, net revenues increased 8%, mainly due to higher fixed income sales and trading revenues, primarily driven by strong performance in global macro products, and from the UHNWI and HNWI client business in Private Banking, mainly reflecting increased transaction-based revenues and recurring commissions and fees. These increases were partially offset by decreased equity sales and trading revenues as well as underwriting and advisory revenues in Investment Banking and lower net interest income in Private Banking. The net release of provision for credit losses of CHF 21 million in 1Q16 compared to a net provision of CHF 3 million in 4Q15. Total operating expenses decreased 54%, primarily reflecting the goodwill impairment charge in Investment Banking in 4Q15.
Adjusted income before taxes of CHF 252 million decreased 46% compared to 1Q15 and increased 70% compared to 4Q15.
Capital and leverage metrics
At the end of 1Q16, we reported risk-weighted assets of CHF 27.9 billion, stable compared to the end of 4Q15. Leverage exposure was CHF 98.8 billion, stable compared to the end of 4Q15.
Divisional results
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  894 826 1,088 8 (18)
Provision for credit losses  (21) 3 (3) – –
Compensation and benefits 403 390 383 3 5
General and administrative expenses 190 225 170 (16) 12
Commission expenses 70 66 73 6 (4)
Goodwill impairment 0 756 0 (100) –
Restructuring expenses 1 3 – (67) –
Total other operating expenses 261 1,050 243 (75) 7
Total operating expenses  664 1,440 626 (54) 6
Income/(loss) before taxes  251 (617) 465 – (46)
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Return on regulatory capital 20.4 – 29.4 – –
Cost/income ratio 74.3 174.3 57.5 – –
Economic risk capital and return   
Average economic risk capital (CHF million) 3,745 3,560 3,216 5 16
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital (%) 1 26.9 (69.3) 57.9 – –
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)   
Number of employees 6,840 6,670 6,030 3 13
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Calculated using a return excluding interest costs for allocated goodwill.
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Divisional results (continued)
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Net revenues (CHF million)   
Private Banking 300 271 297 11 1
Investment Banking 594 555 791 7 (25)
Net revenues  894 826 1,088 8 (18)
Provision for credit losses (CHF million)   
New provisions 0 23 1 (100) (100)
Releases of provisions (21) (20) (4) 5 425
Provision for credit losses  (21) 3 (3) – –
Balance sheet statistics (CHF million)   
Total assets 85,118 85,929 106,442 (1) (20)
Net loans 35,395 35,829 33,074 (1) 7
Risk-weighted assets 27,920 27,624 27,949 1 0
Leverage exposure 98,772 98,698 115,305 0 (14)
Reconciliation of adjusted results
   Private Banking Investment Banking Asia Pacific
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Adjusted results (CHF million)   
Net revenues  300 271 297 594 555 791 894 826 1,088
Provision for credit losses  (17) (5) (1) (4) 8 (2) (21) 3 (3)
Total operating expenses  215 228 190 449 1,212 436 664 1,440 626
   Goodwill impairment  0 0 0 0 (756) 0 0 (756) 0
   Restructuring expenses  0 (1) – (1) (2) – (1) (3) –
   Major litigation provisions  0 (6) 0 0 0 0 0 (6) 0
Adjusted total operating expenses  215 221 190 448 454 436 663 675 626
Income/(loss) before taxes  102 48 108 149 (665) 357 251 (617) 465
   Total adjustments  0 7 0 1 758 0 1 765 0
Adjusted income before taxes  102 55 108 150 93 357 252 148 465
Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to "Information and developments – Adjusted results" and "Reconciliation of adjusted results" in Credit Suisse for further information.
Private Banking
Results
Income before taxes of CHF 102 million decreased 6% compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting higher operating expenses, partially offset by a higher net release of provision for credit losses. Compared to 4Q15, income before taxes increased CHF 54 million, primarily reflecting higher net revenues, a net release of provision for credit losses and a decrease in operating expenses.
Net revenues
Net revenues of CHF 300 million were stable compared to 1Q15, mainly reflecting an increase in net interest income, offset by a decrease in other revenues. Net interest income increased 21% to CHF 116 million reflecting higher loan and deposit margins on higher average volumes. The decrease of CHF 17 million in other revenues reflected a reversal of gains on credit hedges that were offset by a corresponding release of provision for credit losses. Recurring commissions and fees were stable at CHF 73 million, primarily reflecting higher discretionary mandate management fees, investment advisory fees, investment product management fees and wealth structuring solution fees, mainly offset by lower fees from lending activities. Transaction-based revenues were stable at CHF 128 million, reflecting lower brokerage and product issuing fees and lower fees from the foreign exchange client business, offset by higher corporate advisory fees arising from integrated solutions and a dividend from an equity participation.
Compared to 4Q15, net revenues increased 11%, mainly due to higher transaction-based revenues. Transaction-based revenues increased 52%, primarily reflecting higher brokerage and product issuing fees, higher fees from the foreign exchange client business and a dividend from an equity participation. Recurring commissions and fees increased 22%, primarily reflecting higher wealth structuring solution fees and banking services fees. Net interest income
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decreased 11%, primarily reflecting lower loan margins on slightly lower average loan volumes, partially offset by higher deposit margins on stable average deposit volumes. The decrease of CHF 13 million in other revenues primarily reflected the reversal of gains on credit hedges in 1Q16 that were offset by a corresponding release of provision for credit losses.
Results - Private Banking
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  300 271 297 11 1
Provision for credit losses  (17) (5) (1) 240 –
Compensation and benefits 147 139 125 6 18
General and administrative expenses 57 78 52 (27) 10
Commission expenses 11 10 13 10 (15)
Restructuring expenses 0 1 – (100) –
Total other operating expenses 68 89 65 (24) 5
Total operating expenses  215 228 190 (6) 13
Income before taxes  102 48 108 113 (6)
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Cost/income ratio 71.7 84.1 64.0 – –
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Net interest income 116 131 96 (11) 21
Recurring commissions and fees 73 60 72 22 1
Transaction-based revenues 128 84 129 52 (1)
Other revenues (17) (4) 0 325 –
Net revenues  300 271 297 11 1
Margins on assets under management (annualized) (bp)   
Gross margin 1 81 72 81 – –
Net margin 2 28 13 29 – –
Number of relationship managers   
Number of relationship managers 630 590 530 7 19
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Net revenues divided by average assets under management.
2
Income before taxes divided by average assets under management.
Provision for credit losses
The Private Banking loan portfolio is primarily comprised of lombard loans, mainly backed by listed securities.
In 1Q16, Private Banking recorded a net release of provision for credit losses of CHF 17 million, compared to a net release of CHF 1 million in 1Q15 and a net release of CHF 5 million in 4Q15. The net release of provision for credit losses in 1Q16 reflected a small number of individual cases and was offset by the reversal of gains from related credit hedges recorded in other revenues.
Total operating expenses
Total operating expenses of CHF 215 million increased 13% compared to 1Q15, mainly reflecting higher compensation and benefits. Compensation and benefits increased 18% to CHF 147 million, primarily driven by higher salary expenses reflecting growth-related higher headcount. General and administrative expenses increased 10% to CHF 57 million, mainly due to higher occupancy expenses, higher consulting expenses and higher other administrative and infrastructure expenses.
Compared to 4Q15, total operating expenses decreased 6%, mainly reflecting lower general and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased 27%, mainly due to lower litigation provisions, lower marketing expenses and lower travel expenses. Compensation and benefits increased 6%, primarily driven by higher salary expenses, mainly reflecting growth-related higher headcount, and higher deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards. Adjusted for major litigation provisions and restructuring expenses in 4Q15, total operating expenses decreased slightly.
Margins
Gross margin
Our gross margin was 81 basis points in 1Q16, unchanged from 1Q15, mainly reflecting higher net interest income, offset by lower other revenues. Compared to 4Q15, our gross margin was up nine basis points, mainly reflecting higher transaction-based revenues and higher recurring commissions and fees, partially offset by lower net interest income and lower other revenues.
> Refer to “Assets under management” for further information.
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Net margin
Our net margin was 28 basis points in 1Q16, down one basis point compared to 1Q15, mainly reflecting higher operating expenses and lower other revenues, partially offset by higher net interest income and a release of provision for credit losses. Compared to 4Q15, our net margin was up 15 basis points, mainly reflecting higher transaction-based revenues, higher recurring commissions and fees, lower operating expenses and a release of provision for credit losses, partially offset by lower net interest income and lower other revenues.
Assets under management
As of the end of 1Q16, assets under management of CHF 149.6 billion were stable compared to the end of 4Q15, reflecting unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, offset by net new assets of CHF 4.3 billion. Net new assets reflected inflows primarily from the Greater China and South East Asia markets.
Assets under management – Private Banking
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Assets under management (CHF billion)   
Assets under management 149.6 150.4 154.6 (0.5) (3.2)
Average assets under management 148.2 151.3 147.0 (2.0) 0.8
Assets under management by currency (CHF billion)   
USD 67.4 66.5 58.7 1.4 14.8
EUR 4.7 4.7 5.4 0.0 (13.0)
CHF 1.9 2.3 2.0 (17.4) (5.0)
Other 75.6 76.9 88.5 (1.7) (14.6)
Assets under management  149.6 150.4 154.6 (0.5) (3.2)
Growth in assets under management (CHF billion)   
Net new assets 4.3 3.0 4.5 – –
Other effects (5.1) 8.3 (0.4) – –
   of which market movements  (2.9) 6.1 4.4 – –
   of which foreign exchange  (2.3) 2.1 (4.7) – –
   of which other  0.1 0.1 (0.1) – –
Growth in assets under management  (0.8) 11.3 4.1 – –
Growth in assets under management (annualized) (%)   
Net new assets 11.4 8.6 12.0 – –
Other effects (13.5) 23.9 (1.1) – –
Growth in assets under management (annualized)  (2.1) 32.5 10.9 – –
Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average) (%)   
Net new assets 11.4 11.8 13.4 – –
Other effects (14.6) (11.9) 8.3 – –
Growth in assets under management (rolling four-quarter average)  (3.2) (0.1) 21.7 – –
Investment Banking
Results
Income before taxes of CHF 149 million decreased 58% compared to 1Q15, mainly due to lower net revenues and higher operating expenses. Compared to 4Q15, income before taxes increased CHF 814 million, mainly due to lower operating expenses reflecting the goodwill impairment charge in 4Q15 and higher net revenues. Adjusted income before taxes of CHF 150 million decreased 58% compared to 1Q15 and increased 61% compared to 4Q15.
Net revenues
Net revenues of CHF 594 million decreased 25% compared to 1Q15, mainly due to lower equity sales and trading revenues, partially offset by higher fixed income sales and trading revenues. Equity sales and trading revenues decreased 40% to CHF 294 million reflecting unfavorable trading conditions, primarily in derivatives and systematic market making. Fixed income sales and trading revenues increased slightly to CHF 256 million, primarily driven by global macro products reflecting increased client activity, partially offset by a reduction in emerging markets. Underwriting and advisory revenues were stable at CHF 71 million as market declines in initial public offerings (IPO) and related follow-on activities offset higher advisory fees from M&A transactions.
Compared to 4Q15, net revenues increased 7%, mainly due to higher fixed income sales and trading revenues, partially offset
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by lower equity sales and trading revenues as well as lower underwriting and advisory revenues. Fixed income sales and trading revenues increased 84%, mainly due to global macro products, driven by increased client activity. Equity sales and trading revenues decreased 22%, primarily reflecting lower revenues from systematic market making and prime services due to unfavorable trading conditions, partially offset by high levels of client activity, primarily in derivatives. Underwriting and advisory revenues decreased 11%, primarily reflecting lower debt underwriting revenues, partially offset by higher advisory fees from M&A transactions.
Results - Investment Banking
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  594 555 791 7 (25)
Provision for credit losses  (4) 8 (2) – 100
Compensation and benefits 256 251 258 2 (1)
General and administrative expenses 133 147 118 (10) 13
Commission expenses 59 56 60 5 (2)
Goodwill impairment 0 756 – (100) –
Restructuring expenses 1 2 – (50) –
Total other operating expenses 193 961 178 (80) 8
Total operating expenses  449 1,212 436 (63) 3
Income/(loss) before taxes  149 (665) 357 – (58)
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Cost/income ratio 75.6 218.4 55.1 – –
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Fixed income sales and trading 256 139 248 84 3
Equity sales and trading 294 379 488 (22) (40)
Underwriting and advisory 71 80 72 (11) (1)
Other revenues (27) (43) (17) (37) 59
Net revenues  594 555 791 7 (25)
Provision for credit losses
The Investment Banking loan portfolio is primarily comprised of secured and unsecured corporate loans.
In 1Q16, Investment Banking recorded a net release of provision for credit losses of CHF 4 million, compared to a net release of CHF 2 million in 1Q15 and a net provision of CHF 8 million in 4Q15.
Total operating expenses
Total operating expenses of CHF 449 million increased slightly compared to 1Q15, mainly reflecting higher general and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased 13% to CHF 133 million, mainly due to higher other administrative and infrastructure expenses, partially offset by lower litigation provisions and lower marketing expenses. Compensation and benefits decreased slightly to CHF 256 million, primarily driven by lower discretionary compensation, partially offset by higher salary expenses reflecting growth-related higher headcount.
Compared to 4Q15, total operating expenses decreased 63%, mainly reflecting the goodwill impairment charge of CHF 756 million in 4Q15. General and administrative expenses decreased 10%, mainly due to lower litigation provisions, lower consulting expenses, lower travel expenses and lower other administrative expenses. Compensation and benefits increased slightly, primarily driven by higher discretionary compensation and higher deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards. Adjusted total operating expenses were stable compared to 4Q15.
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Global Markets
In 1Q16, Global Markets reported a loss before taxes of CHF 635 million and net revenues of CHF 973 million. Net revenues declined 60% compared to 1Q15, reflecting challenging trading conditions, low levels of client activity and decreased issuance activity.
Results Summary
1Q16 results
In 1Q16, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 635 million and net revenues of CHF 973 million. Net revenues declined 60% compared to 1Q15, primarily due to challenging market making conditions, the structural impact of a lower leverage exposure, continued mark-to-market losses and low levels of client and issuance activity. Fixed income sales and trading revenues of CHF 262 million decreased 82% compared to 1Q15 and 14% compared to 4Q15. Equity sales and trading revenues of CHF 563 million declined 29% compared to 1Q15 and 6% compared to 4Q15. Underwriting revenues of CHF 150 million declined significantly compared to 1Q15 and 4Q15, reflecting significantly lower industry-wide debt and equity underwriting activity. In light of the acceleration of our strategic initiatives, operating expenses include CHF 101 million in restructuring costs in 1Q16 and CHF 105 million in 4Q15.
Total operating expenses of CHF 1,540 million declined 2% compared to 1Q15, primarily due to lower compensation and benefits. Compared to 4Q15, total operating expenses decreased 67%, primarily reflecting the goodwill impairment charge in 4Q15. In 1Q16, we reported an adjusted loss before taxes of CHF 534 million compared to an adjusted income before taxes of CHF 842 million in 1Q15 and an adjusted loss before taxes of CHF 658 million in 4Q15.
Divisional results
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  973 1,127 2,416 (14) (60)
Provision for credit losses  68 (1) 4 – –
Compensation and benefits 732 968 910 (24) (20)
General and administrative expenses 561 722 515 (22) 9
Commission expenses 146 146 145 0 1
Goodwill impairment 0 2,661 0 (100) –
Restructuring expenses 101 105 – (4) –
Total other operating expenses 808 3,634 660 (78) 22
Total operating expenses  1,540 4,602 1,570 (67) (2)
Income/(loss) before taxes  (635) (3,474) 842 (82) –
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Return on regulatory capital – – 17.3 – –
Cost/income ratio 158.3 408.3 65.0 – –
Economic risk capital and return   
Average economic risk capital (CHF million) 12,742 13,525 13,024 (6) (2)
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital (%) 1 (19.6) (102.0) 26.5 – –
Balance sheet statistics (CHF million, except where indicated)   
Total assets 272,520 262,201 329,522 4 (17)
Risk-weighted assets 70,044 73,706 71,248 (5) (2)
Risk-weighted assets (USD) 73,142 74,514 73,353 (2) 0
Leverage exposure 327,588 313,315 394,409 5 (17)
Leverage exposure (USD) 342,075 316,752 406,063 8 (16)
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)   
Number of employees 12,790 13,020 12,300 (2) 4
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Calculated using a return excluding interest costs for allocated goodwill.
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Capital and leverage metrics
As of the end of 1Q16, we reported risk-weighted assets of USD 73.1 billion, slightly lower compared to the end of 4Q15. The movement reflected USD 8 billion in business exits across global credit products, emerging markets and securitized products which were mostly offset by a USD 4 billion increase in operational risk and a USD 3 billion increase due to reduced benefits from credit valuation adjustment (CVA) hedges. Leverage exposure was USD 342.1 billion, reflecting an increase of USD 25.3 billion compared to the end of 4Q15, due to increased high quality liquid assets (HQLA) and a seasonal increase in prime services business activity.
Divisional results (continued)
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Fixed income sales and trading 262 303 1,470 (14) (82)
Equity sales and trading 563 602 795 (6) (29)
Underwriting 150 281 184 (47) (18)
Other (2) (59) (33) (97) (94)
Net revenues  973 1,127 2,416 (14) (60)
Reconciliation of adjusted results
   Global Markets
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Adjusted results (CHF million)   
Net revenues  973 1,127 2,416
Provision for credit losses  68 (1) 4
Total operating expenses  1,540 4,602 1,570
   Goodwill impairment  0 (2,661) 0
   Restructuring expenses  (101) (105) –
   Major litigation provisions  0 (50) 0
Adjusted total operating expenses  1,439 1,786 1,570
Income/(loss) before taxes  (635) (3,474) 842
   Total adjustments  101 2,816 0
Adjusted income/(loss) before taxes  (534) (658) 842
Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to "Information and developments – Adjusted results" and "Reconciliation of adjusted results" in Credit Suisse for further information.
Results
Fixed income sales and trading
In 1Q16, fixed income sales and trading revenues of CHF 262 million declined 82% compared to 1Q15, primarily due to reduced client activity and low levels of activity related to widening credit spreads. The challenging operating conditions primarily impacted our yield businesses, particularly securitized products and global credit products, with continued mark-to-market losses on client inventory. Operating conditions stabilized in the second half of the quarter, driven by a recovery in oil prices and central bank actions, which led to a tightening of credit spreads from levels comparable to peak-2011, and investor inflows into US high yield funds. In addition, 1Q15 results reflected strong trading conditions and client activity benefitting from significant actions from the ECB and the SNB. Securitized products revenues decreased substantially, driven by lower volumes in agency and non-agency trading and mark-to-market losses in collateralized loan obligations (CLO) and non-agency and agency commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) as we decreased risk in the portfolio by reducing inventory positions. We incurred negative net revenues in global credit products, reflecting lower trading activity primarily due to muted leveraged finance issuance activity and from mark-to-market losses on client inventory, particularly in our US distressed trading portfolio as we continued to reduce inventory and announced the sale of the majority of the portfolio at a small discount to the market. Emerging markets revenues declined, reflecting weak trading performance in Latin America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Corporate lending revenues were lower, primarily driven by mark-to-market losses related to lower oil prices. Global macro products results declined slightly as lower client activity in our European rates business offset strong performance in our US rates business.
Compared to 4Q15, fixed income sales and trading revenues decreased 14%, driven by lower performance in securitized products due to lower volumes in non-agency trading, reflecting difficult trading conditions and mark-to-market losses as we decreased risk in the portfolio by reducing inventory positions. Emerging markets revenues also declined, reflecting weak trading performance
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in Latin America and lower financing activity. These declines were partially offset by a rebound in global credit products performance, reflecting improved leveraged finance trading activity, reduced mark-to-market losses in the US distressed trading portfolio and higher investment grade performance. In addition, global macro products revenues were higher, driven by increased client activity in our US rates business.
Equity sales and trading
In 1Q16, equity sales and trading revenues of CHF 563 million declined 29% compared to 1Q15, reflecting lower allocated capital, reduced risk appetite with lower client activity and investor outflows from equity funds. Compared to a strong 1Q15, systematic market making revenues declined significantly due to difficult trading conditions. Derivatives revenues declined due to lower performance in structured and corporate derivatives, partially offset by strong performance in Latin America and flow derivatives. We had resilient prime services revenues, albeit lower, as decreased prime brokerage revenues on significantly lower leverage exposure more than offset higher client clearing and trading activity. Cash equities revenues declined, reflecting lower trading volumes in Europe and weak performance in Latin America, which offset higher volumes and commissions in the US.
Compared to 4Q15, equity sales and trading revenues declined by 6%, primarily due to less favorable trading conditions, particularly in systematic market making. Prime services revenues were resilient, reflecting higher client clearing and trading activity. Derivatives revenues declined slightly, reflecting weak performance in fund linked products. These declines were partially offset by increased cash equities results, reflecting improved US trading volumes.
Underwriting
In 1Q16, underwriting revenues of CHF 150 million declined 18% compared to 1Q15, reflecting challenging market conditions and significantly lower debt and equity underwriting activity. Debt underwriting revenues declined, primarily due to lower leveraged finance activity in the US, partially offset by higher emerging markets and investment grade revenues. Equity underwriting results declined, reflecting substantially lower industry-wide IPO issuance activity.
Compared to 4Q15, underwriting revenues declined 47%, due to lower equity underwriting results, reflecting lower revenues from follow-on offerings compared to a strong performance in the prior period. Debt underwriting revenues also declined, primarily due to lower leveraged finance activity in the US.
Provision for credit losses
Provisions for credit losses of CHF 68 million increased significantly compared to 1Q15 and 4Q15 reflecting adverse developments on non-fair-valued loans in our corporate lending portfolio relating to the energy sector.
Total operating expenses
In 1Q16, total operating expenses of CHF 1,540 million declined 2% compared to 1Q15, due to reduced discretionary compensation expenses and lower deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards reflecting a lower deferral rate, partially offset by restructuring expenses in 1Q16 and increased expenses relating to our risk, regulatory and compliance infrastructure. Adjusted total operating expenses decreased 8%.
Compared to 4Q15, total operating expenses declined 67%, reflecting the goodwill impairment charge in 4Q15 and a decrease in compensation and benefits and lower litigation provisions. The decrease in compensation and benefits was primarily driven by reduced discretionary compensation expenses and lower deferred compensation expenses from prior-year awards. General and administrative expenses decreased, primarily reflecting lower litigation provisions and lower cost related to our risk, regulatory and compliance infrastructure. Adjusted operating expenses declined 19%.
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Investment Banking & Capital Markets
In 1Q16, Investment Banking & Capital Markets reported a loss before taxes of CHF 103 million and net revenues of CHF 369 million. Net revenues declined 8% compared to both 1Q15 and 4Q15.
Results Summary
1Q16 results
In 1Q16, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 103 million and net revenues of CHF 369 million. Net revenues declined 8% compared to 1Q15, reflecting continued challenging market conditions characterized by volatility, macroeconomic uncertainty and low energy prices. Revenues from advisory and other fees of 226 million increased 97% compared to 1Q15, reflecting an increase in our share of wallet despite an industry-wide decline in the overall fee pool. Debt underwriting revenues of CHF 180 million decreased 16% due to lower leveraged finance revenues and mark-to-market losses related to our underwriting portfolio. Equity underwriting revenues of CHF 44 million declined 53%, driven by lower industry-wide IPO activity. Net revenues were also impacted by mark-to-market losses in our corporate lending portfolio relating to the energy sector and recognized in other revenues. Total operating expenses of CHF 419 million decreased 6% compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting a decrease in compensation and benefits. Provision for credit losses of CHF 53 million in 1Q16 increased substantially.
Compared to 4Q15, net revenues decreased 8%, primarily due to lower equity underwriting revenues and higher mark-to–market losses in our corporate lending portfolio relating to the energy sector. Loss before taxes decreased 79%, primarily due to lower total operating expenses. Revenues from advisory and other fees decreased 10% due to a strong fourth quarter with respect to M&A transaction closings. Debt underwriting revenues increased 10% due to stronger leveraged finance revenues and reduced mark-to-market losses related to our underwriting portfolio. Compared to 4Q15, equity underwriting revenues were down 57%, driven by a decrease in IPO issuance activity. Total operating expenses decreased 53% compared to 4Q15, primarily reflecting the goodwill impairment charge in 4Q15. Adjusted total operating expenses decreased 21% compared to 4Q15.
Divisional results
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  369 403 400 (8) (8)
Provision for credit losses  53 3 0 – –
Compensation and benefits 285 368 342 (23) (17)
General and administrative expenses 106 127 105 (17) 1
Commission expenses 1 0 0 – –
Goodwill impairment 0 380 0 (100) –
Restructuring expenses 27 22 – 23 –
Total other operating expenses 134 529 105 (75) 28
Total operating expenses  419 897 447 (53) (6)
Loss before taxes  (103) (497) (47) (79) 119
Statement of operations metrics (%)   
Return on regulatory capital – – – – –
Cost/income ratio 113.6 222.6 111.8 – –
Economic risk capital and return   
Average economic risk capital (CHF million) 4,391 4,606 4,232 (5) 4
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital (%) 1 (9.4) (43.2) (4.4) – –
Balance sheet statistics (CHF million, except where indicated)   
Total assets 18,341 19,800 14,674 (7) 25
Risk-weighted assets 15,878 17,824 14,665 (11) 8
Risk-weighted assets (USD) 16,580 18,020 15,098 (8) 10
Leverage exposure 38,530 42,861 35,151 (10) 10
Leverage exposure (USD) 40,234 43,331 36,190 (7) 11
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)   
Number of employees 2,870 2,800 2,540 2 13
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Calculated using a return excluding interest costs for allocated goodwill.
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Divisional results (continued)
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Advisory and other fees 226 251 115 (10) 97
Debt underwriting 180 163 214 10 (16)
Equity underwriting 44 102 94 (57) (53)
Other (81) (113) (23) (28) 252
Net revenues  369 403 400 (8) (8)
Reconciliation of adjusted results
   Investment Banking & Capital Markets
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Adjusted results (CHF million)   
Net revenues  369 403 400
Provision for credit losses  53 3 0
Total operating expenses  419 897 447
   Goodwill impairment  0 (380) 0
   Restructuring expenses  (27) (22) –
Adjusted total operating expenses  392 495 447
Loss before taxes  (103) (497) (47)
   Total adjustments  27 402 0
Adjusted loss before taxes  (76) (95) (47)
Adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to "Information and developments – Adjusted results" and "Reconciliation of adjusted results" in Credit Suisse for further information.
Capital and leverage metrics
As of the end of 1Q16, risk-weighted assets were USD 16.6 billion, a decrease of USD 1.4 billion compared to the end of 4Q15, as we decreased our exposure in the debt underwriting portfolio. Leverage exposure was USD 40.2 billion, reflecting a reduction of USD 3.1 billion compared to the end of 4Q15.
Results
Advisory and other fees
In 1Q16, revenues from advisory and other fees of CHF 226 million increased 97% compared to 1Q15, reflecting an increase in our share of wallet despite an industry-wide decline in the overall fee pool. Share of wallet refers to our share of the overall fee pool for the respective products.
Compared to 4Q15, revenues from advisory and other fees decreased 10%, reflecting a strong fourth quarter with respect to M&A transaction closings.
Debt underwriting
In 1Q16, debt underwriting revenues of CHF 180 million decreased 16% compared to 1Q15, primarily driven by lower leveraged finance activity. Leveraged finance revenues were lower on significantly reduced leveraged loan activity amid a continued market volatility.
Compared to 4Q15, debt underwriting revenues increased 10%, driven by stronger leveraged finance revenues and reduced mark-to-market losses on our underwriting portfolio.
Equity underwriting
In 1Q16, revenues in equity underwriting of CHF 44 million decreased 53% compared to 1Q15, driven by a significant reduction in industry-wide IPO issuance activity.
Compared to 4Q15, revenues declined 57%, driven by lower revenues from follow-on offerings compared to a strong performance in the prior period.
Provision for credit losses
Provision for credit losses of CHF 53 million in 1Q16 increased substantially compared to both 1Q15 and 4Q15, reflecting adverse developments on non-fair-valued loans in our corporate lending portfolio relating to the energy sector.
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Total operating expenses
Compared to 1Q15, total operating expenses of CHF 419 million decreased 6%, primarily driven by a 17% decrease in compensation and benefits due to a decline in deferred compensation expense from prior year awards as a result of lower deferral rates. General and administrative expenses of CHF 106 million were stable compared to 1Q15. Adjusted total operating expenses decreased 12% when compared to 1Q15.
Compared to 4Q15, total operating expenses decreased 53%, primarily reflecting the CHF 380 million goodwill impairment charge in 4Q15. Compensation and benefits declined 23%, driven by a decline in deferred compensation expense from prior year awards and lower discretionary compensation expenses. General and administrative expenses declined 17%, reflecting lower costs across most general and administrative-related expense categories. Adjusted total operating expenses decreased 21% compared to 4Q15.
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Strategic Resolution Unit
In 1Q16, the Strategic Resolution Unit reported a loss before taxes of CHF 724 million and decreased its risk-weighted assets by 11% and its leverage exposure by 12%.
results summary
1Q16 results
In 1Q16, we reported a loss before taxes of CHF 724 million compared to a loss before taxes of CHF 383 million in 1Q15 and a loss before taxes of CHF 1,122 million in 4Q15.
Net revenues were CHF (112) million in 1Q16, which included valuation adjustments in the legacy investment banking portfolio and legacy funding costs, offset by revenues from the restructuring of select onshore businesses. Total operating expenses were CHF 566 million in 1Q16, including CHF 283 million of general and administrative expenses and CHF 188 million of compensation and benefits.
Capital and leverage metrics
In 1Q16, we reduced risk-weighted assets and leverage exposure reflecting various initiatives, including risk reductions, asset sales, loan reductions, trade restructurings, novations and clearing and compression. As of the end of 1Q16, we reported risk-weighted assets of CHF 54.6 billion, a decrease of CHF 8.3 billion and CHF 7.1 billion compared to the end of 1Q15 and 4Q15, respectively. Leverage exposure was CHF 122.2 billion as of the end of 1Q16, reflecting a decrease of CHF 60.1 billion and CHF 16.0 billion compared to the end of 1Q15 and 4Q15, respectively.
Divisional results
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Net revenues  (112) 21 176 – –
   of which from noncontrolling interests without significant economic interest  17 20 (26) (15) –
Provision for credit losses  46 93 5 (51) –
Compensation and benefits 188 237 256 (21) (27)
General and administrative expenses 283 619 255 (54) 11
   of which litigation expenses  33 292 34 (89) (3)
Commission expenses 18 41 43 (56) (58)
Restructuring expenses 77 153 – (50) –
Total other operating expenses 378 813 298 (54) 27
Total operating expenses  566 1,050 554 (46) 2
   of which from noncontrolling interests without significant economic interest  18 5 1 260 –
Loss before taxes  (724) (1,122) (383) (35) 89
   of which from noncontrolling interests without significant economic interest  (1) 15 (27) – (96)
Balance sheet statistics (CHF million)   
Total assets 74,061 77,664 97,747 (5) (24)
Risk-weighted assets 54,562 61,638 62,847 (11) (13)
Leverage exposure 122,213 138,219 182,337 (12) (33)
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)   
Number of employees 1,480 2,060 3,150 (28) (53)
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Divisional results (continued)
   in % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Net revenue detail (CHF million)   
Restructuring of select onshore businesses 119 176 189 (32) (37)
Legacy cross-border business and small markets 58 69 77 (16) (25)
Restructuring of former Asset Management division (37) (63) (43) (41) (14)
Legacy investment banking portfolio (207) (136) 19 52 –
Legacy funding costs (72) (67) (62) 7 16
Other 10 22 22 (55) (55)
Noncontrolling interests without significant economic interest 17 20 (26) (15) –
Net revenues  (112) 21 176 – –
Results
Net revenues
Net revenues were CHF (112) million in 1Q16 compared to CHF 176 million in 1Q15 and CHF 21 million in 4Q15. The decreases were driven by valuation adjustments in the legacy investment banking portfolio and lower revenues from the restructuring of select onshore businesses, in particular the transfer of our US private banking business.
Provision for credit losses
In 1Q16, provision for credit losses was CHF 46 million compared to CHF 5 million in 1Q15 and CHF 93 million in 4Q15. The increase as compared to 1Q15 was primarily related to legacy corporate loans. The decrease as compared to 4Q15 was primarily related to the restructuring of select onshore businesses.
Total operating expenses
Total operating expenses of CHF 566 million increased slightly compared to 1Q15, primarily reflecting restructuring expenses, mostly offset by lower compensation and benefits. Compared to 4Q15, total operating expenses decreased 46%, reflecting lower general and administrative expenses, mainly due to lower litigation expenses, and lower restructuring expenses. Total operating expenses included costs of CHF 72 million to meet requirements related to the settlements with US authorities regarding US cross-border matters.
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Corporate Center
Corporate Center includes parent company operations such as Group financing, expenses for projects sponsored by the Group and certain expenses and revenues that have not been allocated to the segments. It also includes consolidation and elimination adjustments required to eliminate intercompany revenues and expenses.
Results summary
In 1Q16, Corporate Center recorded income before taxes of CHF 31 million compared to losses before taxes of CHF 56 million in 1Q15 and CHF 1,078 million in 4Q15. We early adopted certain sections of ASU 2016-01 which require that changes in fair value relating to the instrument-specific credit risk of fair value option-elected financial liabilities be presented separately in accumulated other comprehensive income. Therefore, fair value gains or losses from movements in own credit spreads are no longer recorded in the Corporate Center beginning in 1Q16. Other revenues primarily reflected required elimination adjustments associated with trading in own shares. Compensation and benefits mainly reflect fair value adjustments on certain deferred compensation plans not allocated to the segments. General and administrative expenses primarily reflected costs associated with the evolution of our legal entity structure to meet developing and future regulatory requirements.
Corporate Center results
   in / end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 QoQ YoY
Statements of operations (CHF million)   
Treasury results (17) (115) 13 (85) –
Fair value impact from movements in own credit spreads 0 (697) 144 100 (100)
Other 107 29 (6) 269 –
Net revenues  90 (783) 151 – (40)
Provision for credit losses  0 0 0 – –
Compensation and benefits (71) 134 108 – –
General and administrative expenses 102 132 96 (23) 6
Commission expenses 28 29 3 (3) –
Total other operating expenses 130 161 99 (19) 31
Total operating expenses  59 295 207 (80) (71)
Income/(loss) before taxes  31 (1,078) (56) – –
Balance sheet statistics (CHF million)   
Total assets 67,677 62,872 32,315 8 109
Risk-weighted assets 1 16,568 16,878 15,898 (2) 4
Leverage exposure 1 64,241 59,723 28,029 8 129
Expense allocation to divisions (CHF million)   
Compensation and benefits 643 861 768 (25) (16)
General and administrative expenses 949 1,155 864 (18) 10
Commission expenses 28 29 3 (3) –
Restructuring expenses 82 106 – (23) –
Total other operating expenses 1,059 1,290 867 (18) 22
Total operating expenses before allocation to divisions  1,702 2,151 1,635 (21) 4
Net allocation to divisions 1,643 1,856 1,428 (11) 15
   of which Swiss Universal Bank  356 470 344 (24) 3
   of which International Wealth Management  261 279 228 (6) 14
   of which Asia Pacific  194 198 171 (2) 13
   of which Global Markets  596 627 466 (5) 28
   of which Investment Banking & Capital Markets  79 93 63 (15) 25
   of which Strategic Resolution Unit  157 189 156 (17) 1
Total operating expenses  59 295 207 (80) (71)
1
Disclosed on a look-through basis.
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Assets under management
As of the end of 1Q16, assets under management were CHF 1,180.8 billion, down 2.7% compared to the end of 4Q15, primarily due to unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by net new assets of CHF 10.5 billion.
Assets under management
Assets under management comprise assets that are placed with us for investment purposes and include discretionary and advisory counterparty assets.
Discretionary assets are assets for which the client fully transfers the discretionary power to a Credit Suisse entity with a management mandate. Discretionary assets are reported in the business in which the advice is provided as well as in the business in which the investment decisions take place. Assets managed by the Asset Management business of International Wealth Management for other businesses are reported in each applicable business and eliminated at the Group level.
Advisory assets include assets placed with us where the client is provided access to investment advice but retains discretion over investment decisions.
Assets under management and net new assets include assets managed by consolidated entities, joint ventures and strategic participations. Assets from joint ventures and participations are counted in proportion to our share in the respective entity.
Net new assets
Net new assets include individual cash payments, delivery of securities and cash flows resulting from loan increases or repayments. Interest and dividend income credited to clients, commissions, interest and fees charged for banking services are not included as they do not reflect success in acquiring assets under management.
Furthermore, changes due to foreign exchange-related and market movements as well as asset inflows and outflows due to the acquisition or divestiture of businesses are not part of net new assets.
Assets under management and client assets
   end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Assets under management (CHF billion)   
Swiss Universal Bank - Private Banking 236.1 241.0 (2.0)
Swiss Universal Bank - Corporate & Institutional Banking 273.6 275.8 (0.8)
International Wealth Management - Private Banking 287.0 289.6 (0.9)
International Wealth Management - Asset Management 301.3 321.3 (6.2)
Asia Pacific - Private Banking 149.6 150.4 (0.5)
Strategic Resolution Unit 24.6 27.3 (9.9)
Assets managed across businesses 1 (91.4) (91.3) 0.1
Assets under management  1,180.8 1,214.1 (2.7)
   of which discretionary assets  385.5 410.1 (6.0)
   of which advisory assets  795.3 804.0 (1.1)
Client assets (CHF billion)   2
Swiss Universal Bank - Private Banking 259.5 266.2 (2.5)
Swiss Universal Bank - Corporate & Institutional Banking 372.3 377.1 (1.3)
International Wealth Management - Private Banking 393.4 400.0 (1.7)
International Wealth Management - Asset Management 301.3 321.3 (6.2)
Asia Pacific - Private Banking 168.7 169.8 (0.6)
Strategic Resolution Unit 61.2 110.4 (44.6)
Assets managed across businesses 1 (91.4) (91.3) 0.1
Client Assets 2 1,465.0 1,553.5 (5.7)
1
Represents assets managed by Asset Management within International Wealth Management for the other businesses.
2
Client assets is a broader measure than assets under management as it includes transactional accounts and assets under custody (assets held solely for transaction-related or safekeeping/custody purposes) and assets of corporate clients and public institutions used primarily for cash management or transaction-related purposes.
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Growth in assets under management
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Growth in assets under management (CHF billion)   
Net new assets  10.5 2.1 14.9
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Private Banking  0.7 (2.9) 1.5
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Corporate & Institutional Banking  2.3 4.2 6.1
   of which International Wealth Management - Private Banking  5.4 (4.2) (0.7)
   of which International Wealth Management - Asset Management 1 1.5 3.6 9.2
   of which Asia Pacific - Private Banking  4.3 3.0 4.5
   of which Strategic Resolution Unit  (1.6) (2.3) (1.8)
   of which assets managed across businesses 2 (2.1) 0.7 (3.9)
Other effects  (43.8) (73.8) (17.7)
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Private Banking  (5.6) 6.8 (3.6)
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Corporate & Institutional Banking  (4.5) 8.5 4.7
   of which International Wealth Management - Private Banking  (8.0) 7.3 (12.6)
   of which International Wealth Management - Asset Management  (21.5) 3.1 (4.5)
   of which Asia Pacific - Private Banking  (5.1) 8.3 (0.4)
   of which Strategic Resolution Unit  (1.1) (107.1) (1.2)
   of which assets managed across businesses 2 2.0 (0.7) (0.1)
Growth in assets under management  (33.3) (71.7) (2.8)
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Private Banking  (4.9) 3.9 (2.1)
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Corporate & Institutional Banking  (2.2) 12.7 10.8
   of which International Wealth Management - Private Banking  (2.6) 3.1 (13.3)
   of which International Wealth Management - Asset Management 1 (20.0) 6.7 4.7
   of which Asia Pacific - Private Banking  (0.8) 11.3 4.1
   of which Strategic Resolution Unit  (2.7) (109.4) (3.0)
   of which assets managed across businesses 2 (0.1) 0.0 (4.0)
Growth in assets under management (annualized) (%)   
Net new assets  3.5 0.6 4.4
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Private Banking  1.1 (4.9) 2.3
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Corporate & Institutional Banking  3.3 6.4 8.8
   of which International Wealth Management - Private Banking  7.5 (5.9) (0.9)
   of which International Wealth Management - Asset Management 1 1.9 4.6 12.1
   of which Asia Pacific - Private Banking  11.4 8.6 12.0
   of which Strategic Resolution Unit  (22.7) (6.7) (5.0)
   of which assets managed across businesses 2 9.2 (3.2) 17.5
Other effects  (14.5) (22.9) (5.2)
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Private Banking  (9.2) 11.5 (5.5)
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Corporate & Institutional Banking  (6.5) 12.9 6.9
   of which International Wealth Management - Private Banking  (11.1) 10.2 (15.5)
   of which International Wealth Management - Asset Management  (26.8) 3.9 (5.9)
   of which Asia Pacific - Private Banking  (13.5) 23.9 (1.1)
   of which Strategic Resolution Unit  (16.6) (313.4) (3.3)
   of which assets managed across businesses 2 (8.8) 3.2 0.4
Growth in assets under management  (11.0) (22.3) (0.8)
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Private Banking  (8.1) 6.6 (3.2)
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Corporate & Institutional Banking  (3.2) 19.3 15.7
   of which International Wealth Management - Private Banking  (3.6) 4.3 (16.4)
   of which International Wealth Management - Asset Management 1 (24.9) 8.5 6.2
   of which Asia Pacific - Private Banking  (2.1) 32.5 10.9
   of which Strategic Resolution Unit  (39.3) (320.1) (8.3)
   of which assets managed across businesses 2 0.4 0.0 17.9
1
Includes outflows for private equity assets reflecting realizations at cost and unfunded commitments on which a fee is no longer earned.
2
Represents assets managed by Asset Management within International Wealth Management for the other businesses.
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Growth in assets under management (continued)
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Growth in net new assets (rolling four-quarter average) (%)   
Net new assets from continuing operations  3.1 3.4 2.4
Net new assets from discontinued operations 0.0 0.0 (8.8)
Net new assets  3.1 3.4 2.3
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Private Banking  0.9 1.2 0.6
   of which Swiss Universal Bank - Corporate & Institutional Banking  2.4 3.8 4.4
   of which International Wealth Management - Private Banking  1.0 (0.9) 1.6
   of which International Wealth Management - Asset Management 1 6.1 8.7 3.1
   of which Asia Pacific - Private Banking  11.4 11.8 13.4
   of which Strategic Resolution Unit  (2.6) (2.8) (6.0)
   of which assets managed across businesses 2 2.4 4.7 6.9
1
Includes outflows for private equity assets reflecting realizations at cost and unfunded commitments on which a fee is no longer earned.
2
Represents assets managed by Asset Management within International Wealth Management for the other businesses.
1Q16 results
As of the end of 1Q16, assets under management of CHF 1,180.8 billion decreased CHF 33.3 billion compared to the end of 4Q15, reflecting unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by net new assets of CHF 10.5 billion.
Swiss Universal Bank – Private Banking reported assets under management of CHF 236.1 billion as of the end of 1Q16, a decrease of CHF 4.9 billion compared to the end of 4Q15, driven by unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by net new assets of CHF 0.7 billion.
Swiss Universal Bank – Corporate & Institutional Banking reported assets under management of CHF 273.6 billion as of the end of 1Q16, a decrease of CHF 2.2 billion compared to the end of 4Q15, driven by unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by net new assets of CHF 2.3 billion.
International Wealth Management – Private Banking reported assets under management of CHF 287.0 billion as of the end of 1Q16, a decrease of CHF 2.6 billion compared to the end of 4Q15, reflecting unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by net new assets of CHF 5.4 billion, mainly reflecting solid inflows from emerging markets and Europe.
International Wealth Management – Asset Management reported assets under management of CHF 301.3 billion as of the end of 1Q16, a decrease of CHF 20.0 billion compared to the end of 4Q15, reflecting structural effects mainly from an adjustment of assets under management reported for multi-asset class solutions, unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, partially offset by net new assets of CHF 1.5 billion, reflecting inflows primarily from traditional products, including in index solutions and real estate sector.
Asia Pacific – Private Banking reported assets under management of CHF 149.6 billion as of the end of 1Q16, stable compared to the end of 4Q15, reflecting unfavorable market and foreign exchange-related movements, offset by net new assets of CHF 4.3 billion, reflecting inflows primarily from the Greater China and South East Asia markets.
The Strategic Resolution Unit reported CHF 24.6 billion of assets under management as of the end of 1Q16, a decrease of CHF 2.7 billion compared to the end of 4Q15, primarily reflecting net asset outflows of CHF 1.6 billion, due to the wind-down of operations.
> Refer to “Swiss Universal Bank”, “International Wealth Management”, “Asia Pacific” and “Strategic Resolution Unit” in I – Credit Suisse results for further information.
> Refer to “Note 38 – Assets under management” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information.
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Treasury, risk, balance sheet and off-balance sheet
Liquidity and funding management
Capital management
Risk management
Balance sheet and off-balance sheet
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Liquidity and funding management
In 1Q16, we maintained a strong liquidity and funding position. The majority of our unsecured funding was generated from core customer deposits and long-term debt.
Overview
Securities for funding and capital purposes have historically been issued primarily by the Bank, our principal operating subsidiary and a US registrant. In response to regulatory reform, we have started pursuing a dual track issuance strategy with securities offered at the Group level. Proceeds from issuances are lent to operating subsidiaries and affiliates on both a senior and subordinated basis, as needed; the latter typically to meet capital requirements and the former as desired by management to support business initiatives.
Our internal liquidity risk management framework is subject to review and monitoring by FINMA, other regulators and rating agencies.
> Refer to “Treasury management” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on liquidity and funding management.
Regulatory framework
Basel III liquidity framework
In 2010, the BCBS issued the Basel III international framework for liquidity risk measurement, standards and monitoring. The Basel III framework includes a liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) and a net stable funding ratio (NSFR). As of January 1, 2013, Basel III was implemented in Switzerland along with the Swiss “Too Big to Fail” legislation and regulations thereunder. Our related disclosures are in accordance with our interpretation of such requirements, including relevant assumptions and estimates. Changes in the interpretation of these requirements in Switzerland or in any of our interpretations, assumptions or estimates could result in different numbers from those shown in this report.
The LCR, which is being phased in from January 1, 2015 through January 1, 2019, addresses liquidity risk over a 30-day period. The LCR aims to ensure that banks have unencumbered high-quality liquid assets available to meet short-term liquidity needs under a severe stress scenario. The LCR is comprised of two components, the value of high-quality liquid assets in stressed conditions and the total net cash outflows calculated according to specified scenario parameters. Under the BCBS requirements, the ratio of liquid assets over net cash outflows is subject to an initial minimum requirement of 60%, which will increase by 10% per year until January 1, 2019.
The NSFR establishes criteria for a minimum amount of stable funding based on the liquidity of a bank’s on- and off-balance sheet activities over a one-year horizon. The NSFR is a complementary measure to the LCR and is structured to ensure that illiquid assets are funded with an appropriate amount of stable long-term funds. The NSFR is defined as the ratio of available stable funding over the amount of required stable funding and, once in effect, should always be at least 100%. Following an observation period which began in 2012, the NSFR will become a minimum standard on January 1, 2018, at which time banks will be required to comply with disclosure requirements prescribed by the BCBS and implemented by national regulators.
Swiss liquidity requirements
In 2012, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a liquidity ordinance (Liquidity Ordinance) that implements Basel III liquidity requirements into Swiss law subject, in part, to further rule-making, including the final Basel III LCR rules adopted in 2014. As a result, all Swiss banks are subject to an LCR requirement. Systemically relevant banks like Credit Suisse became subject to an initial minimum LCR requirement of 100% beginning on January 1, 2015, while other banks became subject to an initial 60% LCR requirement, with incremental increases by 10% per year until January 1, 2019. Further, beginning in May 2015, FINMA required us to maintain a minimum LCR of 110% at all times.
Our liquidity principles and our liquidity risk management framework as agreed with FINMA are in line with the Basel III liquidity framework.
> Refer to “Treasury management” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on the Basel III liquidity framework and Swiss liquidity requirements.
Liquidity risk management framework
Our liquidity and funding policy is designed to ensure that funding is available to meet all obligations in times of stress, whether caused by market events or issues specific to Credit Suisse. We achieve this through a conservative asset/liability management strategy aimed at maintaining long-term funding, including stable deposits, in excess of illiquid assets. To address short-term liquidity stress, we maintain a liquidity pool, described below, that covers unexpected outflows in the event of severe market and idiosyncratic stress. Our liquidity risk parameters reflect various liquidity stress assumptions that we believe are conservative. We manage our liquidity profile at a sufficient level such that, in the event we are unable to access unsecured funding, we expect to have sufficient liquidity to sustain operations for a period of time in excess of our minimum limit. This includes potential currency mismatches, which are not deemed to be a major risk but are monitored and subject to limits, particularly in the significant currencies of euro, Japanese yen, pound sterling, Swiss franc and US dollar.
> Refer to “Treasury management” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on our approach to liquidity risk management, governance and contingency planning.
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Liquidity metrics
Liquidity pool
Treasury manages a sizeable portfolio of liquid assets, comprised of high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) as defined by FINMA. A portion of the liquidity pool is generated through reverse repurchase agreements with top-rated counterparties. We are mindful of potential credit risk and therefore focus our liquidity holdings strategy on cash held at central banks and highly rated government bonds, and on short-term reverse repurchase agreements. These bonds are eligible as collateral for liquidity facilities with various central banks including the SNB, the Fed, the ECB and the Bank of England. Our direct exposure on these bonds is limited to highly liquid, top-rated sovereign entities or fully guaranteed agencies of sovereign entities. These securities may also serve to meet liquidity requirements in major operating subsidiaries.
For the purpose of the LCR disclosure as of the end of 1Q16, our liquidity pool managed by Treasury had an HQLA value of CHF 185.2 billion. The liquidity pool consisted of CHF 101.7 billion of cash held at major central banks, primarily the SNB, the Fed and the ECB, and CHF 83.5 billion market value of securities issued by governments and government agencies, primarily from the US, UK, France and Germany. In addition to the liquidity portfolio managed by Treasury, there is also a portfolio of unencumbered liquid assets managed by various businesses, primarily in the Global Markets and Investment Banking and Capital Markets divisions. These assets generally include high-grade bonds and highly liquid equity securities that form part of major indices. Through coordination with the businesses, Treasury can access these assets to generate liquidity if required. As of the end of 1Q16, the portfolio that is not managed by Treasury had a market value of CHF 27.6 billion, consisting of CHF 5.1 billion of high-grade bonds and CHF 22.5 billion of highly liquid equity securities. Under our internal model, an average stress-level haircut of 20% is applied to these assets. The haircuts applied to these portfolios reflect our assessment of overall market risk at the time of measurement, potential monetization capacity taking into account increased haircuts, market volatility and the quality of the relevant securities.
Liquidity coverage ratio – Group
End of    1Q16 4Q15
Swiss
franc		 US
dollar
Euro		 Other
currencies		 Unweighted
value		 1 Weighted
value		 2 Weighted
value		 2
High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) (CHF million)
Cash held at central banks 49,256 35,346 14,309 2,741 – 101,652 86,740
Securities 1,406 60,258 3,079 18,803 – 83,546 88,566
High quality liquid assets 3 50,662 95,604 17,388 21,544 – 185,198 175,306
Cash outflows (CHF million)
Retail deposits and deposits from small business customers 151,501 19,252 19,362
Unsecured wholesale funding 202,032 81,833 86,619
Secured wholesale funding – 77,893 86,778
Additional requirements 214,086 53,859 60,988
Other contractual funding obligations 64,947 64,947 49,946
Other contingent funding obligations 248,416 2,681 3,313
Total cash outflows  – 300,465 307,006
Cash inflows (CHF million)
Secured lending 133,248 81,187 95,418
Inflows from fully performing exposures 54,904 29,908 31,104
Other cash inflows 66,886 66,886 52,011
Total cash inflows  – 177,981 178,533
Liquidity coverage ratio
High quality liquid assets (CHF million) 185,198 175,306
Net cash outflows (CHF million) 122,484 128,473
Liquidity coverage ratio (%)  151 136
Calculated using a three-month average.
1
Calculated as outstanding balances maturing or callable within 30 days.
2
Calculated after the application of haircuts for high quality liquid assets or inflow and outflow rates.
3
Consists of cash and eligible securities as prescribed by FINMA.
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Liquidity Coverage Ratio
As of the end of 1Q16, our LCR was 151%, representing high-quality liquid assets of CHF 185.2 billion and net cash outflows of CHF 122.5 billion.
The increase in the LCR compared to the end of 4Q15 was driven by the increase in high-quality liquid assets, primarily from higher deposits at central banks, partially offset by a reduction in government-issued securities, and a reduction in net cash outflows.
The decrease in net cash outflows mainly reflected lower unsecured wholesale funding and reductions in additional requirements related to credit and liquidity facilities.
The decrease in unsecured wholesale funding reflected the sale of certain US business activities, which reduced non-operational deposit balances, and other operational deposit business movements. In addition, lower average amounts of short term unsecured debt instruments matured during 1Q16 compared to previous quarters over the past year. The reduction in the credit and liquidity facility outflows reflected both a lower commitments balance for purposes of the LCR calculation and the effect of a longer averaging period following a rule clarification during the previous quarter.
Outflows from other contractual funding obligations and other cash inflows both increased, primarily reflecting balances related to open and failed trades. However, the net impact was minimal due to the symmetrical treatment of these trades across outflows and inflows. The decrease in secured lending was offset by a decrease in secured wholesale funding. Outflows related to derivative exposures and other collateral requirements increased compared to 4Q15 due to an update to the calculation methodology relating to the market valuation changes on derivatives. This increase was partially offset by a slight reduction in both derivative cash flows and downgrade risks.
Compared to all quarters in 2015, the 1Q16 balances of high-quality liquid assets were at their highest and net cash outflows were at their lowest. The drivers behind the increase in the 1Q16 LCR remain consistent with the trends in 2015 and reflect our efforts to ensure that Group entities meet applicable local liquidity requirements.
In connection with the implementation of Basel III, certain regulatory LCR disclosures for the Group, the Bank, the Bank parent company and Credit Suisse International are required. Further details on our LCR can be found on our website.
> Refer to www.credit-suisse.com/regulatorydisclosures for additional information.
Funding sources and uses
We fund our balance sheet primarily through core customer deposits, long-term debt, including structured notes, and shareholders’ equity. We monitor the funding sources, including their concentrations against certain limits, according to their counterparty, currency, tenor, geography and maturity, and whether they are secured or unsecured.
A substantial portion of our balance sheet is match funded and requires no unsecured funding. Match funded balance sheet items consist of assets and liabilities with close to equal liquidity durations and values so that the liquidity and funding generated or required by the positions are substantially equivalent.
Cash and due from banks and reverse repurchase agreements are highly liquid. A significant part of our assets, principally unencumbered trading assets that support the securities business, is comprised of securities inventories and collateralized receivables that fluctuate and are generally liquid. These liquid assets are available to settle short-term liabilities.
Loans, which comprise the largest component of our illiquid assets, are funded by our core customer deposits, with an excess coverage of 11% as of the end of 1Q16, compared to 13% as of
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the end of 4Q15, primarily reflecting a small decrease in deposits. We fund other illiquid assets, including real estate, private equity and other long-term investments as well as the haircut for the illiquid portion of securities, with long-term debt and equity, in which we try to maintain a substantial funding buffer.
Our core customer deposits totaled CHF 299 billion as of the end of 1Q16 compared to CHF 305 billion as of the end of 4Q15, reflecting a slightly lower customer deposit base in private banking and corporate & institutional banking businesses. Core customer deposits are from clients with whom we have a broad and longstanding relationship. Core customer deposits exclude deposits from banks and certificates of deposit. We place a priority on maintaining and growing customer deposits, as they have proven to be a stable and resilient source of funding even in difficult market conditions. Our core customer deposit funding is supplemented by the issuance of long-term debt.
> Refer to the chart “Balance sheet funding structure” and “Balance sheet” in Balance sheet, off-balance sheet and other contractual obligations for further information.
Debt issuances and redemptions
Our long-term debt includes senior and subordinated debt issued in US-registered offerings and medium-term note programs, euro market medium-term note programs, stand-alone offerings, structured note programs, covered bond programs, Australian dollar domestic medium-term note programs and a Samurai shelf registration statement in Japan. As a global bank, we have access to multiple markets worldwide and our major funding centers are New York, London, Zurich and Tokyo. Our covered bond funding is in the form of mortgage-backed loans funded by domestic covered bonds issued through Pfandbriefbank Schweizerischer Hypothekarinstitute, one of two institutions established by a 1930 act of the Swiss Parliament to centralize the issuance of covered bonds.
The following table provides information on long-term debt issuances, maturities and redemptions in 1Q16, excluding structured notes.
Debt issuances and redemptions

in 1Q16
Senior		 Senior
bail-in		 Sub-
ordinated		 Long-term
debt
Long-term debt (CHF billion, notional value)   
Issuances  1.6 0 0 1.6
   of which unsecured  1.3 0 0 1.3
Maturities / Redemptions  3.8 0 0 3.8
   of which unsecured  3.6 0 0 3.6
   of which secured 1 0.2 0 0 0.2
Excludes structured notes.
1
Includes covered bonds.
As of the end of 1Q16, we had outstanding long-term debt of CHF 183.5 billion, which included senior and subordinated instruments. We had CHF 55.0 billion and CHF 19.7 billion of structured notes and covered bonds outstanding, respectively, as of the end of 1Q16 compared to CHF 54.8 billion and CHF 19.5 billion, respectively, as of 4Q15.
> Refer to “Capital issuances and redemptions” in Capital management for information on capital issuances, including buffer and progressive capital notes.
As of the end of 1Q16, the weighted average maturity of long-term debt was 5.9 years (including certificates of deposit with a maturity of one year or longer, but excluding structured notes, and assuming callable securities are redeemed at final maturity, or in 2030 for instruments without a stated final maturity).
Short-term borrowings increased to CHF 14.8 billion as of the end of 1Q16 compared to CHF 8.7 billion in 4Q15.
Credit ratings
In January 2016, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the long-term ratings of Credit Suisse AG and its affiliates by one notch.
The maximum impact of a simultaneous one, two or three-notch downgrade by all three major rating agencies in the Bank’s long-term debt ratings would result in additional collateral requirements or assumed termination payments under certain derivative instruments of CHF 1.0 billion, CHF 3.0 billion and CHF 3.6 billion, respectively, as of the end of 1Q16, and would not be material to our liquidity and funding planning. If the downgrade does not involve all three rating agencies, the impact may be smaller.
Potential cash outflows on these derivative contracts associated with a downgrade of our long-term debt credit ratings, such as the requirement to post additional collateral to the counterparty, the loss of re-hypothecation rights on any collateral received and impacts arising from additional termination events, are monitored and taken into account in the calculation of our liquidity requirements. There are additional derivative related risks that do not relate to the downgrade of our long term debt credit ratings and which may impact our liquidity position, including risks relating to holdings of derivatives collateral or potential movements in the valuation of derivatives positions. The potential outflows resulting across all derivate product types are monitored as part of the LCR scenario parameters and internal liquidity reporting.
> Refer to “Credit ratings” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information.
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Capital management
As of the end of 1Q16, our CET1 ratio was 13.6% under Basel III and 11.4% on a look-through basis. Our risk-weighted assets were CHF 283.9 billion and our tier 1 capital was CHF 49.2 billion. Our BIS tier 1 leverage ratio was 5.1% and 4.4% on a look-through basis.
Regulatory capital framework
Overview
Effective January 1, 2013, the Basel III framework was implemented in Switzerland along with the Swiss “Too Big to Fail” legislation and regulations thereunder (Swiss Requirements). Together with the related implementing ordinances, the legislation includes capital, liquidity, leverage and large exposure requirements and rules for emergency plans designed to maintain systemically relevant functions in the event of threatened insolvency. Our related disclosures are in accordance with our current interpretation of such requirements, including relevant assumptions. Changes in the interpretation of these requirements in Switzerland or in any of our assumptions or estimates could result in different numbers from those shown in this report. Also, our capital metrics fluctuate during any reporting period in the ordinary course of business.
References to phase-in and look-through included herein refer to Basel III capital requirements and Swiss Requirements. Phase-in reflects that, for the years 2014 – 2018, there will be a five-year (20% per annum) phase-in of goodwill, other intangible assets and other capital deductions (e.g., certain deferred tax assets) and the phase-out of an adjustment for the accounting treatment of pension plans and, for the years 2013 – 2022, there will be a phase-out of certain capital instruments. Look-through assumes the full phase-in of goodwill and other intangible assets and other regulatory adjustments and the phase-out of certain capital instruments.
> Refer to “Capital management” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information.
BIS requirements
The BCBS, the standard setting committee within the BIS, issued the Basel III framework, with higher minimum capital requirements and conservation and countercyclical buffers, revised risk-based capital measures, a leverage ratio and liquidity standards. The framework was designed to strengthen the resilience of the banking sector and requires banks to hold more capital, mainly in the form of common equity. The new capital standards are being phased in from 2013 through 2018 and are fully effective January 1, 2019 for those countries that have adopted Basel III.
> Refer to the table “Basel III phase-in requirements for Credit Suisse” for capital requirements and applicable effective dates during the phase-in period.
Under Basel III, the minimum CET1 requirement is 4.5% of risk-weighted assets (RWA). In addition, a 2.5% CET1 capital conservation buffer is required to absorb losses in periods of financial and economic stress. Banks that do not maintain this buffer will be limited in their ability to pay dividends and make discretionary bonus payments and other earnings distributions.
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Basel III phase-in requirements for Credit Suisse
Effective January 1,
for the applicable year
2016
2017
2018
2019
Capital ratios   
CET1 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5%
Capital conservation buffer 0.625% 1 1.250% 1 1.875% 1 2.5%
Progressive buffer for G-SIB 0.375% 1 0.750% 1 1.125% 1 1.5%
Total CET1  5.5% 6.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Additional tier 1 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Tier 1  7.0% 8.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Tier 2 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Total capital  9.0% 10.0% 11.0% 12.0%
Phase-in deductions from CET1 2 60.0% 1 80.0% 1 100.0% 100.0%
Capital instruments subject to phase-out     Phased out over a 10-year horizon beginning 2013 through 2022
1
Indicates phase-in period.
2
Includes goodwill, other intangible assets and certain deferred tax assets.
A progressive buffer between 1% and 2.5% (with a possible additional 1% surcharge) of CET1, depending on a bank’s systemic importance, is an additional capital requirement for global systemically important banks (G-SIB). The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has identified us as a G-SIB and requires us to maintain a 1.5% progressive buffer.
In addition to the CET1 requirements, there is also a requirement for 1.5% additional tier 1 capital and 2% tier 2 capital. These requirements may also be met with CET1 capital. To qualify as additional tier 1 under Basel III, capital instruments must provide for principal loss absorption through a conversion into common equity or a write-down of principal feature. The trigger for such conversion or write-down must include a CET1 ratio of at least 5.125%.
Basel III further provides for a countercyclical buffer that could require banks to hold up to 2.5% of CET1 or other capital that would be available to fully absorb losses. This requirement is expected to be imposed by national regulators where credit growth is deemed to be excessive and leading to the build-up of system-wide risk.
Capital instruments that do not meet the strict criteria for inclusion in CET1 are excluded. Capital instruments that would no longer qualify as tier 1 or tier 2 capital will be phased out. In addition, instruments with an incentive to redeem prior to their stated maturity, if any, are phased out at their effective maturity date, generally the date of the first step-up coupon.
Banks are required to maintain a tier 1 leverage ratio of 3% beginning on January 1, 2018.
Swiss Requirements
The legislation implementing the Basel III framework in Switzerland in respect of capital requirements for systemically relevant banks goes beyond Basel III’s minimum standards, including requiring us, as a systemically relevant bank, to have the following minimum, buffer and progressive components.
> Refer to “Swiss Requirements” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Capital management – Regulatory capital framework in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information.
> Refer to the chart “Swiss capital and leverage ratio phase-in requirements for Credit Suisse” for Swiss capital requirements and applicable effective dates during the phase-in period.
The minimum requirement of CET1 capital is 4.5% of RWA.
The buffer requirement is 8.5% and can be met with additional CET1 capital of 5.5% of RWA and a maximum of 3% of high-trigger capital instruments. High-trigger capital instruments must convert into common equity or be written off if the CET1 ratio falls below 7%.
The progressive component requirement is dependent on our size (leverage exposure) and the market share of our domestic systemically relevant business and is subject to potential capital rebates that may be granted by FINMA. Effective in 2016, FINMA set our progressive component requirement at 5.07% for 2019. The progressive component requirement may be met with CET1 capital or low-trigger capital instruments. In order to qualify, low-trigger capital instruments must convert into common equity or be written off if the CET1 ratio falls below a specified percentage, the lowest of which may be 5%. In addition, until the end of 2017, the progressive component requirement may also be met with high-trigger capital instruments. Both high- and low-trigger capital instruments must comply with the Basel III minimum requirements for tier 2 capital (including subordination, point-of-non-viability loss absorption and minimum maturity).
Similar to Basel III, the Swiss Requirements include a supplemental countercyclical buffer of up to 2.5% of RWA that can be activated during periods of excess credit growth. Effective September 2013, the buffer was activated and initially required banks to hold CET1 capital in the amount of 1% of their RWA pertaining to mortgages that finance residential property in Switzerland. In January 2014, upon the request of the SNB, the Swiss Federal Council increased the countercyclical buffer from 1% to 2%, effective June 30, 2014.
In 2013, FINMA introduced increased capital charges for mortgages that finance owner occupied residential property in Switzerland (mortgage multiplier) to be phased in through January 1, 2019. The mortgage multiplier applies for purposes of both BIS and FINMA requirements.
In December 2013, FINMA issued a decree (FINMA Decree) specifying capital adequacy requirements for the Bank, on a stand-alone basis (Bank parent company), and the Bank and the Group, each on a consolidated basis, as systemically relevant institutions.
> Refer to “Regulatory developments and proposals” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Capital management in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on the FINMA Decree.
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We must also comply with a leverage ratio applicable to Swiss systemically relevant banks (Swiss leverage ratio). This leverage ratio must be at least 24% of each of the respective minimum, buffer and progressive component requirements. Since the ratio is defined by reference to capital requirements subject to phase-in arrangements, the ratio will also be phased in.
Risk measurement models
Within the Basel framework for FINMA regulatory capital purposes, we implemented risk measurement models, including an incremental risk charge, stressed Value-at-Risk (VaR), risks not in VaR and advanced credit valuation adjustment (CVA).
For capital purposes, FINMA, in line with BIS requirements, uses a multiplier to impose an increase in market risk capital for every regulatory VaR backtesting exception over four in the prior rolling 12-month period. In 1Q16, our market risk capital multiplier remained at FINMA and BIS minimum levels and we did not experience an increase in market risk capital.
> Refer to “Market risk review” in Risk management for further information.
> Refer to “Risk measurement models” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Capital management – Regulatory capital framework in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information.
Regulatory developments and proposals
In January 2016, the BCBS issued its final paper on the fundamental review of the trading book. The paper comprises a detailed set of principles for a comprehensive revision of the market risk framework, which becomes effective January 1, 2019.
> Refer to “Regulatory developments and proposals” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Capital management in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information, particularly regarding the proposed “Too Big to Fail” requirements for Swiss G-SIBs.
Capital issuances and redemptions
Issuances and redemptions
There were no capital issuances in 1Q16. In March 2016, in connection with the pending settlement of certain outstanding Contingent Capital Awards (CCA) in the amounts of USD 503 million and CHF 59 million, we no longer recognize these instruments as additional tier 1 capital.
Higher Trigger Capital Amount
The capital ratio write-down triggers for certain of our outstanding capital instruments take into account the fact that other outstanding capital instruments that contain relatively higher capital ratios as part of their trigger feature are expected to convert or be written down prior to the write down of such capital instruments. The amount of additional capital that is expected to be contributed by such conversion or write down is referred to as the Higher Trigger Capital Amount.
With respect to the capital instruments that specify a trigger event if the CET1 ratio were to fall below 5.125%, the Higher Trigger Capital Amount was CHF 8.3 billion and the Higher Trigger Capital Ratio (i.e., the ratio of the Higher Trigger Capital Amount to the aggregate of all RWA of the Group) was 2.9%, both as of the end of 1Q16.
With respect to the capital instruments that specify a trigger event if the CET1 ratio were to fall below 5%, the Higher Trigger Capital Amount was CHF 13.3 billion and the Higher Trigger Capital Ratio was 4.7%, both as of the end of 1Q16.
> Refer to the table “BIS capital metrics – Group” for further information on the BIS statistics used to calculate such measures.
> Refer to “Higher Trigger Capital Amount” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Capital management – Capital issuances and redemptions in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on the Higher Trigger Capital Amount.
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BIS capital metrics – Group
   Phase-in Look-through
% change % change
end of 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Capital and risk-weighted assets (CHF million)
CET1 capital 38,682 42,072 (8) 31,840 32,938 (3)
Tier 1 capital 49,221 53,063 (7) 42,536 44,601 (5)
Total eligible capital 58,168 62,682 (7) 49,345 51,425 (4)
Risk-weighted assets 283,937 294,950 (4) 280,382 289,946 (3)
Capital ratios (%)
CET1 ratio 13.6 14.3 – 11.4 11.4 –
Tier 1 ratio 17.3 18.0 – 15.2 15.4 –
Total capital ratio 20.5 21.3 – 17.6 17.7 –
Eligible capital – Group
   Phase-in Look-through
% change % change
end of 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Eligible capital (CHF million)
Total shareholders' equity  44,997 44,382 1 44,997 44,382 1
Regulatory adjustments 1 (591) (459) 29 (591) (459) 29
Adjustments subject to phase-in 
   Accounting treatment of defined benefit pension plans  1,389 2,132 (35) – – –
   Common share capital issued by subsidiaries and held by third parties  62 89 (30) – – –
   Goodwill 2 (2,787) (1,906) 46 (4,645) (4,765) (3)
   Other intangible assets 2 (41) (28) 46 (68) (71) (4)
   Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability  (2,210) (1,262) 75 (3,683) (3,155) 17
   Shortfall of provisions to expected losses  (278) (234) 19 (463) (584) (21)
   Gains/(losses) due to changes in own credit on fair-valued liabilities  (1,207) (185) – (2,012) (463) 335
   Defined benefit pension assets 2 (348) (244) 43 (581) (611) (5)
   Investments in own shares  (24) (8) 200 (41) (21) 95
   Other adjustments 3 (39) (2) – (65) (5) –
   Deferred tax assets from temporary differences (threshold-based)  (241) (203) 19 (1,008) (1,310) (23)
Adjustments subject to phase-in  (5,724) 4 (1,851) 209 (12,566) (10,985) 14
CET1 capital  38,682 42,072 (8) 31,840 32,938 (3)
High-trigger capital instruments (7% trigger) 5,679 6,562 (13) 5,679 6,562 (13)
Low-trigger capital instruments (5.125% trigger) 5,017 5,101 (2) 5,017 5,101 (2)
Additional tier 1 instruments  10,696 11,663 (8) 10,696 11,663 (8)
Additional tier 1 instruments subject to phase-out 5 2,579 2,616 (1) – – –
Deductions from additional tier 1 capital (2,736) 6 (3,288) (17) – – –
Additional tier 1 capital  10,539 10,991 (4) 10,696 11,663 (8)
Tier 1 capital  49,221 53,063 (7) 42,536 44,601 (5)
High-trigger capital instruments (7% trigger) 2,620 2,682 (2) 2,620 2,682 (2)
Low-trigger capital instruments (5% trigger) 4,189 4,142 1 4,189 4,142 1
Tier 2 instruments  6,809 6,824 0 6,809 6,824 0
Tier 2 instruments subject to phase-out 2,231 2,970 (25) – – –
Deductions from tier 2 capital (93) (175) (47) – – –
Tier 2 capital  8,947 9,619 (7) 6,809 6,824 0
Total eligible capital  58,168 62,682 (7) 49,345 51,425 (4)
1
Includes regulatory adjustments not subject to phase-in, including a cumulative dividend accrual.
2
Net of deferred tax liability.
3
Includes cash flow hedge reserve.
4
Reflects 60% phase-in deductions, including goodwill, other intangible assets and certain deferred tax assets, and 40% of an adjustment primarily for the accounting treatment of pension plans pursuant to phase-in requirements.
5
Includes hybrid capital instruments that are subject to phase-out.
6
Includes 40% of goodwill and other intangible assets (CHF 1.9 billion) and other capital deductions, including gains/(losses) due to changes in own credit risk on fair-valued financial liabilities, that will be deducted from CET1 once Basel III is fully implemented.
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Capital movement – Group

1Q16
Phase-in		 Look-
through
CET1 capital (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  42,072 32,938
Net loss attributable to shareholders (302) (302)
Foreign exchange impact (583) 1 (393)
Impact of deductions relating to phase-in requirements (2,777) –
Other 272 2 (403)
Balance at end of period  38,682 31,840
Additional tier 1 capital (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  10,991 11,663
Foreign exchange impact (233) (245)
Impact of deductions relating to phase-in requirements 1,096 –
Redemptions (505) (505)
Other (810) 3 (217)
Balance at end of period  10,539 10,696
Tier 2 capital (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  9,619 6,824
Foreign exchange impact (199) (141)
Impact of deductions relating to phase-in requirements 59 –
Other 4 (532) 126
Balance at end of period  8,947 6,809
Eligible capital (CHF million)   
Balance at end of period  58,168 49,345
1
Includes US GAAP cumulative translation adjustments and the foreign exchange impact on regulatory CET1 adjustments.
2
Includes the net effect of share-based compensation and pensions, the impact of a dividend accrual, which includes the assumption that 60% of the proposed dividend is distributed in shares and a change in other regulatory adjustments (e.g., certain deferred tax assets).
3
Reflects a change in regulatory adjustments, including a reversal of gains/(losses) due to changes in own credit risk on fair-valued financial liabilities.
4
Primarily reflects the impact of the prescribed amortization requirement as instruments move closer to their maturity date.
BIS capital metrics
Regulatory capital and ratios
Our CET1 ratio was 13.6% as of the end of 1Q16 compared to 14.3% as of the end of 4Q15, reflecting lower CET1 capital, partially offset by lower RWA. Our tier 1 ratio was 17.3% as of the end of 1Q16 compared to 18.0% as of the end of 4Q15. Our total capital ratio was 20.5% as of the end of 1Q16 compared to 21.3% as of the end of 4Q15.
CET1 capital was CHF 38.7 billion as of the end of 1Q16 compared to CHF 42.1 billion as of the end of 4Q15, mainly reflecting an additional annual 20% phase-in of regulatory deductions from CET1 (from 40% to 60%), including goodwill, other intangible assets and certain deferred tax assets, and an additional annual 20% decrease in the adjustment for the accounting treatment of pension plans (from 60% to 40%), pursuant to phase-in requirements. CET1 capital was also affected by a negative foreign exchange impact and a net loss attributable to shareholders, partially offset by the net effect of share-based compensation.
Additional tier 1 capital decreased to CHF 10.5 billion as of the end of 1Q16 compared to CHF 11.0 billion as of the end of 4Q15, mainly reflecting the phase-in component of the regulatory reversal of net gains due to changes in own credit risk on fair-valued financial liabilities, the pending settlement of certain outstanding CCA and the negative foreign exchange impact, partially offset by the additional annual 20% phase-in of regulatory deductions (from 60% to 40%), including goodwill, other intangible assets and other capital deductions.
Tier 2 capital was CHF 8.9 billion as of the end of 1Q16 compared to CHF 9.6 billion as of the end of 4Q15, mainly due to the impact of the prescribed amortization requirements as instruments move closer to their maturity date and a negative foreign exchange impact.
Total eligible capital was CHF 58.2 billion as of the end of 1Q16 compared to CHF 62.7 billion as of the end of 4Q15, reflecting the decreases in CET1 capital, additional tier 1 capital and tier 2 capital.
As of the end of 1Q16, the look-through CET1 ratio was 11.4%, stable compared to the end of 4Q15. As of the end of 1Q16, the look-through total capital ratio was 17.6%, compared to 17.7% as of the end of 4Q15.
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Risk-weighted assets
Our balance sheet positions and off-balance sheet exposures translate into RWA that are categorized as credit, market, operational and non-counterparty risk RWA. When assessing RWA, it is not the nominal size, but the nature (including risk mitigation such as collateral or hedges) of the balance sheet positions or off-balance sheet exposures that determines the RWA. Credit risk RWA reflect the capital requirements for the possibility of a loss being incurred as the result of a borrower or counterparty failing to meet its financial obligations or as a result of a deterioration in the credit quality of the borrower or counterparty. Under Basel III, certain regulatory capital adjustments are dependent on the level of CET1 capital (thresholds). The amount above the threshold is deducted from CET1 capital and the amount below the threshold is risk weighted. RWA subject to such threshold adjustments are included in credit risk RWA. Market risk RWA reflect the capital requirements of potential changes in the fair values of financial instruments in response to market movements inherent in both balance sheet and off-balance sheet items. Operational risk RWA reflect the capital requirements for the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from external events. Non-counterparty risk RWA primarily reflect the capital requirements for our premises and equipment.
RWA decreased 4% to CHF 283.9 billion as of the end of 1Q16 from CHF 295.0 billion as of the end of 4Q15, primarily driven by movements in risk levels and the foreign exchange impact, partially offset by increases in external methodology and policy changes.
Excluding the foreign exchange impact, the decrease in credit risk was primarily driven by movements in risk levels, partially offset by external methodology and policy changes and model and parameter updates. Movements in risk levels attributable to book size primarily resulted from reductions in commercial lending and banking book securitizations in Global Markets, Investment Banking & Capital Markets and the Strategic Resolution Unit. There was also a reduction in private equity investments within International Wealth Management and a decrease resulting from the impact of the Basel III phase-in requirements. These decreases were partially offset by movements in risk levels attributable to book quality for advanced CVA due to credit spread changes. External methodology and policy changes were related to the mortgage multiplier, multipliers on residential and commercial income producing real estate (IPRE) within the Swiss Universal Bank, an additional phase-in of a multiplier on certain investment banking corporate exposures across the Group and an additional requirement relating to non-lombard loans guaranteed by individuals. Changes due to model and parameter updates were primarily driven by a time series update of the data set related to advanced CVA and caused an increase in Global Markets and decreases in the Strategic Resolution Unit and Asia Pacific.
Excluding the foreign exchange impact, the decrease in market risk was primarily driven by movements in risk levels and internal methodology and policy changes. The movements in risk levels were primarily related to reductions in trading book securitizations in Global Markets. Internal methodology and policy changes decreased RWA, mainly due to a change in 1Q16 to capture certain market risks in the VaR model previously covered in RNIV.
RWA relating to operational risk were unchanged at the Group level, although reallocations of RWA among the divisions were recorded in 1Q16 to reflect the new organizational structure.
Risk-weighted assets – Group

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Swiss
Universal
Bank
International
Wealth
Management

Asia
Pacific

Global
Markets		 Investment
Banking &
Capital
Markets
Strategic
Resolution
Unit

Corporate
Center


Group
1Q16 (CHF million)
Credit risk 50,570 18,844 15,949 38,626 13,322 32,258 15,453 185,022
Market risk 852 786 7,121 15,046 12 3,036 214 27,067
Operational risk 11,724 12,075 4,779 16,316 2,544 19,000 0 66,438
Non-counterparty risk 314 245 71 56 0 268 4,456 5,410
Risk-weighted assets – phase-in  63,460 31,950 27,920 70,044 15,878 54,562 20,123 283,937
Look-through adjustment – – – – – – (3,555) (3,555)
Risk-weighted assets – look-through  63,460 31,950 27,920 70,044 15,878 54,562 16,568 280,382
4Q15 (CHF million)
Credit risk 47,833 18,496 15,577 41,195 14,559 38,335 17,203 193,198
Market risk 658 725 5,170 19,247 83 3,747 169 29,799
Operational risk 11,056 12,932 6,812 13,206 3,182 19,250 0 66,438
Non-counterparty risk 322 254 65 58 0 306 4,510 5,515
Risk-weighted assets – phase-in  59,869 32,407 27,624 73,706 17,824 61,638 21,882 294,950
Look-through adjustment – – – – – – (5,004) (5,004)
Risk-weighted assets – look-through  59,869 32,407 27,624 73,706 17,824 61,638 16,878 289,946
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Risk-weighted asset movement by risk type – Group

1Q16 (CHF million)
Swiss
Universal
Bank
International
Wealth
Management

Asia
Pacific

Global
Markets		 Investment
Banking &
Capital
Markets
Strategic
Resolution
Unit

Corporate
Center


Total
Credit risk
Balance at beginning of period  47,833 18,496 15,577 41,195 14,559 38,335 17,203 193,198
Foreign exchange impact (646) (232) (373) (1,152) (426) (970) (213) (4,012)
Movements in risk levels 2,181 205 3,439 (8,859) (1,729) (1,468) (1,621) (7,852)
   of which credit risk – book size 1 1,008 (59) 326 (2,977) (1,524) (4,022) (1,653) (8,901)
   of which credit risk – book quality 2 1,173 264 3,113 (5,882) (205) 2,554 32 1,049
Model and parameter updates 3 (395) 90 (1,591) 5,402 462 (2,797) 88 1,259
Methodology and policy changes – internal 4 (291) 47 (1,337) 2,048 156 (892) (3) (272)
Methodology and policy changes – external 5 1,888 238 234 (8) 300 50 (1) 2,701
Balance at end of period – phase-in  50,570 18,844 15,949 38,626 13,322 32,258 15,453 185,022
Market risk
Balance at beginning of period  658 725 5,170 19,247 83 3,747 169 29,799
Foreign exchange impact (29) (11) (162) (317) (20) (55) (2) (596)
Movements in risk levels 243 92 1,591 (3,249) (50) (379) 47 (1,705)
Model and parameter updates 3 2 3 710 (221) 0 (176) 0 318
Methodology and policy changes – internal 4 (22) (23) (188) (414) (1) (101) 0 (749)
Balance at end of period – phase-in  852 786 7,121 15,046 12 3,036 214 27,067
Operational risk
Balance at beginning of period  11,056 12,932 6,812 13,206 3,182 19,250 0 66,438
Movements in risk levels 668 (857) (2,033) 3,110 (638) (250) 0 0
Balance at end of period – phase-in  11,724 12,075 4,779 16,316 2,544 19,000 0 66,438
Non-counterparty risk
Balance at beginning of period  322 254 65 58 0 306 4,510 5,515
Movements in risk levels (8) (9) 6 (2) 0 (38) (54) (105)
Balance at end of period – phase-in  314 245 71 56 0 268 4,456 5,410
Total
Balance at beginning of period  59,869 32,407 27,624 73,706 17,824 61,638 21,882 294,950
Foreign exchange impact (675) (243) (535) (1,469) (446) (1,025) (215) (4,608)
Movements in risk levels 3,084 (569) 3,003 (9,000) (2,417) (2,135) (1,628) (9,662)
Model and parameter updates 3 (393) 93 (881) 5,181 462 (2,973) 88 1,577
Methodology and policy changes – internal 4 (313) 24 (1,525) 1,634 155 (993) (3) (1,021)
Methodology and policy changes – external 5 1,888 238 234 (8) 300 50 (1) 2,701
Balance at end of period – phase-in  63,460 31,950 27,920 70,044 15,878 54,562 20,123 283,937
Look-through adjustment 6 – – – – – – (3,555) (3,555)
Balance at end of period – look-through  63,460 31,950 27,920 70,044 15,878 54,562 16,568 280,382
1
Represents changes in portfolio size.
2
Represents changes in average risk weighting across credit risk classes.
3
Represents movements arising from updates to models and recalibrations of parameters.
4
Represents internal changes impacting how exposures are treated.
5
Represents externally prescribed regulatory changes impacting how exposures are treated.
6
The look-through adjustment impacts only credit risk within the Corporate Center. The difference between phase-in and look-through risk-weighted assets relates to transitional arrangements such as the impact from pension assets and deferred tax assets not deducted from CET1 during the phase-in period and the transitional impact from threshold-related risk-weighted assets.
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Leverage Metrics
Beginning in 1Q15, Credit Suisse adopted the BIS leverage ratio framework, as issued by the BCBS and implemented in Switzerland by FINMA. Under the BIS framework, the leverage ratio measures tier 1 capital against the end of period exposure. BIS leverage amounts are calculated based on our interpretation of, and assumptions and estimates related to, the BIS requirements as implemented in Switzerland by FINMA. Changes in the interpretation of these requirements in Switzerland or in any of our interpretations, assumptions or estimates could result in different numbers from those shown here. As used herein, leverage exposure is based on the BIS leverage ratio framework and consists of period-end balance sheet assets and prescribed regulatory adjustments.
The look-through leverage exposure was CHF 969.5 billion as of the end of 1Q16, 2% lower compared to CHF 987.6 billion as of the end of 4Q15. The movement was primarily due to a decrease in off-balance sheet exposures relating to irrevocable loan commitments and the foreign exchange translation impact. The reduction in the Group’s consolidated balance sheet reflected the foreign exchange translation impact, mostly offset by higher operating activities.
> Refer to “Balance sheet and off-balance sheet” for further information on the reduction in the Group’s consolidated balance sheet.
Leverage exposure components – Group
   Phase-in Look-through
% change % change
end of 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Leverage exposure (CHF million)   
Balance sheet assets  813,898 820,805 (1) 813,898 820,805 (1)
Adjustments 
   Difference in scope of consolidation and    tier 1 capital deductions 1 (11,903) (10,553) 13 (16,073) (16,431) (2)
   Derivative financial instruments  100,417 104,353 (4) 100,417 104,353 (4)
   Securities financing transactions  (14,147) (16,214) (13) (14,147) (16,214) (13)
   Off-balance sheet exposures  85,446 95,115 (10) 85,446 95,115 (10)
Total adjustments  159,813 172,701 (7) 155,643 166,823 (7)
Leverage exposure  973,711 993,506 (2) 969,541 987,628 (2)
1
Includes adjustments for investments in banking, financial, insurance or commercial entities that are consolidated for accounting purposes but outside the scope of regulatory consolidation and tier 1 capital deductions related to balance sheet assets.
Look-through leverage exposure – Group
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Look-through leverage exposure (CHF million)
Swiss Universal Bank 233,288 235,700
International Wealth Management 84,909 99,112
Asia Pacific 98,772 98,698
Global Markets 327,588 313,315
Investment Banking & Capital Markets 38,530 42,861
Strategic Resolution Unit 122,213 138,219
Corporate Center 64,241 59,723
Leverage exposure  969,541 987,628
BIS leverage ratios – Group
The tier 1 leverage ratio was 5.1% as of the end of 1Q16, with a CET1 component of 4.0%. On a look-through basis, the tier 1 leverage ratio was 4.4%, with a CET1 component of 3.3%.
The tier 1 leverage ratio decreased from 5.3% as of the end of 4Q15, reflecting the decrease in tier 1 capital, partially offset by the decrease in leverage exposure. The CET1 leverage ratio decreased from 4.2% as of the end of 4Q15, reflecting the decrease in CET1 capital, partially offset by the decrease in leverage exposure.
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BIS leverage metrics – Group
   Phase-in Look-through
% change % change
end of 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Capital (CHF million)   
CET1 capital 38,682 42,072 (8) 31,840 32,938 (3)
Tier 1 capital 49,221 53,063 (7) 42,536 44,601 (5)
Leverage exposure (CHF million)   
Leverage exposure 973,711 993,506 (2) 969,541 987,628 (2)
Leverage ratios (%)   
CET1 leverage ratio 4.0 4.2 – 3.3 3.3 –
Tier 1 leverage ratio 5.1 5.3 – 4.4 4.5 –
Swiss capital metrics
Swiss regulatory capital and ratios
> Refer to “Swiss Requirements” in Regulatory capital framework for further information on Swiss regulatory requirements.
Swiss CET1 capital consists of BIS CET1 capital and certain Swiss regulatory adjustments. Swiss total eligible capital consists of Swiss CET1 capital, high-trigger capital instruments, low-trigger capital instruments, additional tier 1 and tier 2 instruments subject to phase-out and deductions from additional tier 1 and tier 2 capital.
As of the end of 1Q16, our Swiss CET1 capital and Swiss total capital ratios were 13.5% and 20.4%, respectively, compared to the Swiss capital ratio phase-in requirements of 8.12% and 14.55%, respectively.
On a look-through basis, our Swiss CET1 capital was CHF 31.7 billion and our Swiss CET1 ratio was 11.3% as of the end of 1Q16. Our Swiss total eligible capital was CHF 49.2 billion and our Swiss total capital ratio was 17.5% as of the end of 1Q16, each on a look-through basis.
Swiss capital metrics – Group
   Phase-in Look-through
% change % change
end of 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Capital development (CHF million)   
CET1 capital 38,682 42,072 (8) 31,840 32,938 (3)
Swiss regulatory adjustments 1 (149) (143) 4 (154) (151) 2
Swiss CET1 capital  38,533 41,929 (8) 31,686 32,787 (3)
Additional tier 1 instruments 5,679 6,562 (13) 5,679 6,562 (13)
Tier 2 instruments 2,620 2,682 (2) 2,620 2,682 (2)
High-trigger capital instruments  8,299 9,244 (10) 8,299 9,244 (10)
Additional tier 1 instruments 5,017 5,101 (2) 5,017 5,101 (2)
Tier 2 instruments 4,189 4,142 1 4,189 4,142 1
Low-trigger capital instruments  9,206 9,243 0 9,206 9,243 0
Additional tier 1 and tier 2 instruments subject to phase-out 4,810 5,586 (14) – – –
Deductions from additional tier 1 and tier 2 capital (2,829) (3,463) (18) – – –
Swiss total eligible capital  58,019 62,539 (7) 49,191 51,274 (4)
Risk-weighted assets (CHF million)   
Risk-weighted assets – Basel III 283,937 294,950 (4) 280,382 289,946 (3)
Swiss regulatory adjustments 2 778 908 (14) 778 907 (14)
Swiss risk-weighted assets  284,715 295,858 (4) 281,160 290,853 (3)
Swiss capital ratios (%)   
Swiss CET1 ratio 13.5 14.2 – 11.3 11.3 –
Swiss total capital ratio 20.4 21.1 – 17.5 17.6 –
1
Includes adjustments for certain unrealized gains outside the trading book.
2
Primarily includes differences in the credit risk multiplier.
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The following table presents the Swiss Requirements for each of the relevant capital components and discloses our current capital metrics against those requirements.
Swiss capital requirements and coverage – Group
   Group
   Capital requirements

end of		 Minimum
component		 Buffer
component		 Progressive
component
Excess
1Q16
Risk-weighted assets (CHF billion)   
Swiss risk-weighted assets – – – – 284.7
2016 Swiss capital requirements   1
Minimum Swiss capital ratio 4.50% 6.25% 2 3.80% – 14.55%
Minimum Swiss capital (CHF billion) 12.8 17.8 10.8 – 41.4
Swiss capital coverage (CHF billion)   
Swiss CET1 capital 12.8 11.1 – 14.6 38.5
High-trigger capital instruments – 6.7 1.6 – 8.3
Low-trigger capital instruments – – 9.2 – 9.2
Additional tier 1 and tier 2 instruments subject to phase-out – – – 4.8 4.8
Deductions from additional tier 1 and tier 2 capital – – – (2.8) (2.8)
Swiss total eligible capital  12.8 17.8 10.8 16.6 58.0
Swiss capital ratios (%)   
Swiss total capital ratio 4.50% 6.25% 3.80% 5.83% 20.38%
Rounding differences may occur.
1
The Swiss capital requirements are based on a percentage of RWA.
2
Excludes the countercyclical buffer that was required as of September 30, 2013. As of the end of 1Q16, the countercyclical buffer, which applies pursuant to both BIS and FINMA requirements, was CHF 382 million, which is equivalent to an additional requirement of 0.1% of CET1 capital.
Swiss Leverage Metrics
The leverage exposure used in the Swiss leverage ratio is measured on the same period-end basis as the leverage exposure for the BIS leverage ratio.
The Swiss leverage ratio is calculated as Swiss total eligible capital, including high- and low-trigger capital instruments, divided by leverage exposure.
As of the end of 1Q16, our Swiss leverage ratio was 6.0% compared to a requirement of 3.49%.
The Group’s look-through Swiss leverage ratio was 5.1% as of the end of 1Q16, compared to the current 4.34% requirement effective 2019, reflecting our progressive component requirement for 2016.
Swiss leverage metrics – Group
   Phase-in Look-through
% change % change
end of 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Swiss leverage metrics (CHF million, except where indicated)
Swiss total eligible capital 58,019 62,539 (7) 49,191 51,274 (4)
Leverage exposure 973,711 993,506 (2) 969,541 987,628 (2)
Swiss leverage ratio (%) 6.0 6.3 – 5.1 5.2 –
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The following table presents the Swiss Requirements relating to each of the relevant capital components and discloses our current leverage metrics against those requirements.
Swiss leverage requirements and coverage – Group
   Group
   Capital requirements

end of		 Minimum
component		 Buffer
component		 Progressive
component
Excess
1Q16
Exposure (CHF billion)
Leverage exposure – – – – 973.7
2016 Swiss leverage requirements   
Minimum Swiss leverage ratio 1.08% 1.50% 0.91% – 3.49%
Minimum Swiss capital (CHF billion) 10.5 14.6 8.9 – 34.0
Swiss capital coverage (CHF billion)
Swiss CET1 capital 10.5 8.5 – 19.5 38.5
High-trigger capital instruments – 6.1 – 2.2 8.3
Low-trigger capital instruments – – 8.9 0.3 9.2
Additional tier 1 and tier 2 instruments subject to phase-out – – – 4.8 4.8
Deductions from additional tier 1 and tier 2 capital – – – (2.8) (2.8)
Swiss total eligible capital  10.5 14.6 8.9 24.0 58.0
Swiss leverage ratio (%)
Swiss leverage ratio 1.08% 1.50% 0.91% 2.47% 5.96%
Rounding differences may occur.
Bank regulatory disclosures
The following capital, RWA and leverage disclosures apply to the Bank. The business of the Bank is substantially the same as that of the Group, including business drivers and trends relating to capital, RWA and leverage metrics.
BIS capital and leverage metrics – Bank
> Refer to “BIS capital metrics”, “Risk-weighted assets” and “Leverage metrics” for further information.
BIS capital metrics – Bank
   Phase-in
% change
end of 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Capital and risk-weighted assets (CHF million)
CET1 capital 37,202 40,013 (7)
Tier 1 capital 47,236 50,570 (7)
Total eligible capital 56,233 60,242 (7)
Risk-weighted assets 276,737 286,947 (4)
Capital ratios (%)
CET1 ratio 13.4 13.9 –
Tier 1 ratio 17.1 17.6 –
Total capital ratio 20.3 21.0 –
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Eligible capital and risk-weighted assets – Bank
   Phase-in

end of
1Q16
4Q15		 % change
QoQ
Eligible capital (CHF million)
Total shareholder's equity  43,789 43,406 1
Regulatory adjustments 1 (156) (5) –
Adjustments subject to phase-in (6,431) 2 (3,388) 90
CET1 capital  37,202 40,013 (7)
Additional tier 1 instruments 9,855 3 10,805 (9)
Additional tier 1 instruments subject to phase-out 4 2,579 2,616 (1)
Deductions from additional tier 1 capital (2,400) 5 (2,864) (16)
Additional tier 1 capital  10,034 10,557 (5)
Tier 1 capital  47,236 50,570 (7)
Tier 2 instruments 6,852 6 6,865 0
Tier 2 instruments subject to phase-out 2,231 2,970 (25)
Deductions from tier 2 capital (86) (163) (47)
Tier 2 capital  8,997 9,672 (7)
Total eligible capital  56,233 60,242 (7)
Risk-weighted assets by risk type (CHF million)
Credit risk 178,194 185,574 (4)
Market risk 27,018 29,755 (9)
Operational risk 66,438 66,438 0
Non-counterparty risk 5,087 5,180 (2)
Risk-weighted assets  276,737 286,947 (4)
1
Includes regulatory adjustments not subject to phase-in, including a cumulative dividend accrual.
2
Primarily reflects 60% phase-in deductions, including goodwill, other intangible assets and certain deferred tax assets.
3
Consists of high-trigger and low-trigger capital instruments. Of this amount, CHF 5.7 billion consists of capital instruments with a capital ratio write-down trigger of 7% and CHF 4.1 billion consists of capital instruments with a capital ratio write-down trigger of 5.125%.
4
Includes hybrid capital instruments that are subject to phase-out.
5
Includes 40% of goodwill and other intangible assets (CHF 1.6 billion) and other capital deductions, including gains/(losses) due to changes in own credit risk on fair-valued financial liabilities, that will be deducted from CET1 once Basel III is fully implemented.
6
Consists of high-trigger and low-trigger capital instruments. Of this amount, CHF 2.7 billion consists of capital instruments with a capital ratio write-down trigger of 7% and CHF 4.2 billion consists of capital instruments with a capital ratio write-down trigger of 5%.
Leverage exposure components – Bank
   Phase-in
% change
end of 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Leverage exposure (CHF million)   
Balance sheet assets  796,661 803,931 (1)
Adjustments 
   Difference in scope of consolidation and tier 1 capital deductions 1 (13,691) (13,059) 5
   Derivative financial instruments  100,504 104,604 (4)
   Securities financing transactions  (14,023) (16,215) (14)
   Off-balance sheet exposures  84,662 94,312 (10)
Total adjustments  157,452 169,642 (7)
Leverage exposure  954,113 973,573 (2)
1
Includes adjustments for investments in banking, financial, insurance or commercial entities that are consolidated for accounting purposes but outside the scope of regulatory consolidation and tier 1 capital deductions related to balance sheet assets.
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BIS leverage metrics – Bank
   Phase-in
% change
end of 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Capital (CHF million)   
CET1 capital 37,202 40,013 (7)
Tier 1 capital 47,236 50,570 (7)
Leverage exposure (CHF million)   
Leverage exposure 954,113 973,573 (2)
Leverage ratios (%)   
CET1 leverage ratio 3.9 4.1 –
Tier 1 leverage ratio 5.0 5.2 –
Swiss capital and leverage metrics – Bank
> Refer to “Swiss capital metrics” and “Swiss leverage metrics” for further information.
Swiss capital and leverage metrics – Bank
   Phase-in

end of
1Q16

4Q15		 % change
QoQ
Capital development (CHF million)   
CET1 capital 37,202 40,013 (7)
Swiss regulatory adjustments 1 (119) (117) 2
Swiss CET1 capital  37,083 39,896 (7)
High-trigger capital instruments 8,415 2 9,350 (10)
Low-trigger capital instruments 8,292 3 8,320 0
Additional tier 1 and tier 2 instruments subject to phase-out 4,810 5,586 (14)
Deductions from additional tier 1 and tier 2 capital (2,486) (3,027) (18)
Swiss total eligible capital  56,114 60,125 (7)
Risk-weighted assets (CHF million)   
Risk-weighted assets – Basel III 276,737 286,947 (4)
Swiss regulatory adjustments 4 779 909 (14)
Swiss risk-weighted assets  277,516 287,856 (4)
Leverage exposure (CHF million)   
Leverage exposure  954,113 973,573 (2)
Swiss capital and leverage ratios (%)   
Swiss CET1 ratio 13.4 13.9 –
Swiss total capital ratio 20.2 20.9 –
Swiss leverage ratio 5.9 6.2 –
1
Includes adjustments for certain unrealized gains outside the trading book.
2
Consists of CHF 5.7 billion additional tier 1 instruments and CHF 2.7 billion tier 2 instruments.
3
Consists of CHF 4.1 billion additional tier 1 instruments and CHF 4.2 billion tier 2 instruments.
4
Primarily includes differences in the credit risk multiplier.
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Swiss capital requirements and coverage – Bank
   Bank
   Capital requirements

end of		 Minimum
component		 Buffer
component		 Progressive
component
Excess
1Q16
Risk-weighted assets (CHF billion)   
Swiss risk-weighted assets – – – – 277.5
2016 Swiss capital requirements   1
Minimum Swiss capital ratio 4.50% 6.25% 2 3.80% – 14.55%
Minimum Swiss capital (CHF billion) 12.5 17.3 10.6 – 40.4
Swiss capital coverage (CHF billion)   
Swiss CET1 capital 12.5 11.2 – 13.4 37.1
High-trigger capital instruments – 6.2 2.3 – 8.4
Low-trigger capital instruments – – 8.3 – 8.3
Additional tier 1 and tier 2 instruments subject to phase-out – – – 4.8 4.8
Deductions from additional tier 1 and tier 2 capital – – – (2.5) (2.5)
Swiss total eligible capital  12.5 17.3 10.6 15.7 56.1
Swiss capital ratio (%)   
Swiss total capital ratio 4.50% 6.25% 3.80% 5.67% 20.22%
Rounding differences may occur.
1
The Swiss capital requirements are based on a percentage of RWA.
2
Excludes the countercyclical buffer that was required as of September 30, 2013. As of the end of 1Q16, the countercyclical buffer, which applies pursuant to both BIS and FINMA requirements, was CHF 310 million, which is equivalent to an additional requirement of 0.1% of CET1 capital.
Swiss leverage requirements and coverage – Bank
   Bank
   Capital requirements

end of		 Minimum
component		 Buffer
component		 Progressive
component
Excess
1Q16
Exposure (CHF billion)
Leverage exposure – – – – 954.1
2016 Swiss leverage requirements   
Minimum Swiss leverage ratio 1.08% 1.50% 0.91% – 3.49%
Minimum Swiss capital (CHF billion) 10.3 14.3 8.7 – 33.3
Swiss capital coverage (CHF billion)
Swiss CET1 capital 10.3 8.3 – 18.5 37.1
High-trigger capital instruments – 6.0 0.4 2.0 8.4
Low-trigger capital instruments – – 8.3 – 8.3
Additional tier 1 and tier 2 instruments subject to phase-out – – – 4.8 4.8
Deductions from additional tier 1 and tier 2 capital – – – (2.5) (2.5)
Swiss total eligible capital  10.3 14.3 8.7 22.8 56.1
Swiss leverage ratio (%)
Swiss leverage ratio 1.08% 1.50% 0.91% 2.39% 5.88%
Rounding differences may occur.
Other regulatory disclosures
In connection with the implementation of Basel III, certain regulatory disclosures for the Group, the Bank, the Bank parent company and Credit Suisse International are required. Additional information on capital instruments, including the main features and terms and conditions of regulatory capital instruments that form part of the eligible capital base of the Group, G-SIB financial indicators, subsidiary regulatory reporting, reconciliation requirements, Pillar 3 disclosures, leverage ratios and certain liquidity disclosures can be found on our website.
> Refer to www.credit-suisse.com/regulatorydisclosures for additional information.
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shareholders’ equity and share metrics
Total shareholders’ equity
Our total shareholders’ equity increased to CHF 45.0 billion as of the end of 1Q16 compared to CHF 44.4 billion as of the end of 4Q15. Total shareholders’ equity was positively impacted by gains on fair value elected liabilities relating to credit risk and an increase in the share-based compensation obligation. These movements were partially offset by foreign exchange-related movements on cumulative translation adjustments and a net loss attributable to shareholders.
> Refer to the “Consolidated statements of changes in equity (unaudited)” in III – Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited for further information on shareholders’ equity.
Shareholders' equity and share metrics
   % change
End of 1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Shareholders' equity (CHF million)   
Common shares 78 78 0
Additional paid-in capital 32,318 31,925 1
Retained earnings 28,362 29,139 (3)
Treasury shares, at cost (158) (125) 26
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (15,603) (16,635) (6)
Total shareholders' equity  44,997 44,382 1
Goodwill (4,688) (4,808) (2)
Other intangible assets (186) (196) (5)
Tangible shareholders' equity 1 40,123 39,378 2
Shares outstanding (million)   
Common shares issued 1,957.4 1,957.4 0
Treasury shares (11.0) (5.9) 86
Shares outstanding  1,946.4 1,951.5 0
Par value (CHF)   
Par value  0.04 0.04 0
Book value per share (CHF)   
Total book value per share  23.12 22.74 2
Goodwill per share (2.41) (2.46) (2)
Other intangible assets per share (0.10) (0.10) 0
Tangible book value per share 1 20.61 20.18 2
1
Management believes that tangible shareholders' equity and tangible book value per share, both non-GAAP financial measures, 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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Risk management
In 1Q16, our available economic capital decreased 2%, economic risk capital decreased 3%, overall position risk decreased 9% and average risk management VaR in US dollars decreased 10%. Gross impaired loans increased CHF 239 million to CHF 2.2 billion on a gross loan portfolio of CHF 271.4 billion.
Overview and risk-related developments
Fundamental to our business is the prudent taking of risk in line with our strategic priorities. The primary objectives of risk management are to protect our financial strength and reputation, while ensuring that capital is well deployed to support business activities and grow shareholder value. Our risk management framework is based on transparency, management accountability and independent oversight.
> Refer to “Key risk developments”, “Risk management oversight”, “Risk appetite framework” and “Risk coverage and management” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Risk management in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information and additional details of our current risk management framework and activities, including definitions of certain terms and relevant metrics.
UK and European Union
During 1Q16, there were uncertainties concerning the outcome of the upcoming referendum in the UK regarding its EU membership. We have been monitoring developments closely and are conducting various scenario analyses capturing factors such as possible impacts on UK gross domestic product, the British pound and interest rates to assess the potential effects on our earnings and capital position.
Oil and gas sector
Following a significant fall in oil and gas prices and considerable volatility, prices have recently stabilized and were higher than the low point in January. Over half of our exposures to the oil and gas sector are with investment grade counterparties. The decline in energy prices resulted in a deterioration of credit quality and a number of rating downgrades, particularly with respect to non-investment grade counterparties. Exposures to the oil and gas sector are closely monitored, especially to those related to exploration and production activities, which are most directly impacted by commodity prices.
Brazil
Brazil is facing a severe recession which has been exacerbated by a political crisis, the consequences of corruption investigations and impeachment proceedings against Brazil’s president. Given the political uncertainties, it is difficult for the Brazilian government to enact measures to address economic and fiscal policy. While Brazil is an important market for Credit Suisse, we have reduced our risk appetite and continue to carefully monitor our exposure, particularly our corporate loan portfolio.
Economic risk capital review
Economic risk capital is used as a consistent and comprehensive tool for capital management, limit monitoring and performance management. Economic risk capital is our core Group-wide risk management tool for measuring and reporting the combined impact from quantifiable risks such as market, credit, operational, pension, expense and model risks, each of which has an impact on our capital position.
Economic risk capital measures risks in terms of economic realities rather than regulatory or accounting rules and estimates the amount of capital needed to remain solvent and in business under extreme market, business and operating conditions over the period of one year, given our target financial strength (our long-term credit rating). Economic risk capital is set to a level needed to absorb unexpected losses at a confidence level of 99.97%. Our economic risk capital model is a set of methodologies used for measuring quantifiable risks associated with our business activities on a consistent basis. It is calculated separately for position risk (reflecting our exposure to market and credit risks), operational risk and other risks.
We regularly review our economic capital methodology in order to ensure that the model remains relevant as markets and business strategies evolve. In the event of methodology changes and dataset and model parameter updates, prior-period balances are restated in order to show meaningful trends.
> Refer to “Economic risk capital” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Risk management – Risk coverage and management in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on economic risk capital and position risk.
Methodology and model developments
In 1Q16, there were no changes to the position risk methodology for risk management purposes or the economic risk capital methodology used for capital management purposes.
For available economic capital, we enhanced the economic adjustments to include additional granularity which allows to recognize the funded status for each of our individual pension plans as opposed to their combined funded status. The net impact of this enhancement on available economic capital for the Group as of the end of 4Q15 was an increase of CHF 707 million, or 1.4%.
Available economic capital trends
As of the end of 1Q16, our available economic capital for the Group was CHF 49.3 billion, down CHF 1.0 billion from the end of 4Q15. BIS look-through CET1 capital decreased CHF 1.2 billion, mainly reflecting increased unrealized gains from fair value of own
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debt, a negative foreign exchange impact, a net loss attributable to shareholders for the period and an additional annual 20% phase-in of regulatory deductions, partially offset by the net effect of share-based compensation. Economic adjustments increased CHF 0.1 billion, mainly reflecting increased unrealized gains on owned real estate from increased market value of Swiss property portfolio, partially offset by reduced high-trigger capital notes related to the conversion of CCA to shares.
Economic risk capital
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Available economic capital (CHF million)   
BIS look-through CET1 capital (Basel III) 31,840 32,938 (3)
Economic adjustments 1 17,421 17,284 1
Available economic capital  49,261 50,222 (2)
Economic risk capital (CHF million)   
Position risk (99.97% confidence level) 20,638 22,695 (9)
Operational risk 7,501 7,501 0
Other risks 2 7,090 6,018 18
Economic risk capital  35,229 36,214 (3)
Economic risk capital coverage ratio (%)   3
Economic risk capital coverage ratio  140 139 –
Economic risk capital by division (CHF million)   
Swiss Universal Bank 5,096 4,924 3
International Wealth Management 4,585 4,207 9
Asia Pacific 3,747 3,744 0
Global Markets 12,152 13,333 (9)
Investment Banking & Capital Markets 4,050 4,732 (14)
Strategic Resolution Unit 4,868 4,913 (1)
Corporate Center 4 754 383 97
Economic risk capital - Group 5 35,229 36,214 (3)
Average economic risk capital by division (CHF million)   
Swiss Universal Bank 5,010 4,794 5
International Wealth Management 4,396 4,097 7
Asia Pacific 3,745 3,560 5
Global Markets 12,742 13,525 (6)
Investment Banking & Capital Markets 4,391 4,606 (5)
Strategic Resolution Unit 4,891 5,031 (3)
Corporate Center 4 568 385 48
Average economic risk capital - Group 6 35,721 35,975 (1)
Prior-period balances are restated for methodology changes and dataset and model parameter updates in order to show meaningful trends. The calculation of divisional economic risk capital under the new organization required certain additional assumptions and allocation methods, which may not be required for future periods given the level of information then available.
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Includes primarily high- and low-trigger capital instruments, adjustments to unrealized gains on owned real estate, reduced recognition of deferred tax assets and adjustments to treatment of pensions. Economic adjustments are made to BIS look-through CET1 capital to enable comparison between economic risk capital and available economic capital under the Basel III framework.
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Includes owned real estate risk, expense risk, pension risk, foreign exchange risk between available economic capital and economic risk capital, interest rate risk on treasury positions, diversification benefits, the impact from deferred share-based compensation awards and an estimate for the impacts of certain planned methodology changes.
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Ratio of available economic capital to economic risk capital.
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Includes primarily expense risk, diversification benefits from the divisions and foreign exchange risk between available economic capital and economic risk capital.
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Includes a diversification benefit of CHF 23 million and CHF 22 million as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively.
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Includes a diversification benefit of CHF 22 million and CHF 23 million as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively.
Economic risk capital trends
Over the course of 1Q16, our economic risk capital decreased 3% to CHF 35.2 billion, mainly due to a 9% decrease in position risk, partially offset by an increase in other risks. The decrease in position risk was mainly due to lower risk in real estate & structured assets related to reduced residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and CMBS exposures, lower private banking corporate & retail lending exposures in Switzerland and reduced exposures in emerging markets country event risk. Reductions achieved in 1Q16 in our high yield and distressed credit exposures and collateralized loan obligation (CLO) within fixed income trading in Global Markets had a less material impact on overall position risk for the Group due to the diversification effect across the divisions and risk types, and were further offset by higher interest rate risk from derivatives in the US and Europe. The increase in other risks primarily reflected higher pension risk driven by a change in discount
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rates in the Swiss pension plan, increased foreign exchange risk between available economic capital and economic risk capital, and increased owned real estate risk, mainly due to an increase in the fair value of Swiss properties.
For Swiss Universal Bank, economic risk capital increased 3% to CHF 5.1 billion. Excluding the US dollar translation impact, economic risk capital increased 6%, mainly due to higher pension risk and increased owned real estate, partially offset by lower private banking corporate & retail lending exposures.
For International Wealth Management, economic risk capital increased 9% to CHF 4.6 billion. Excluding the US dollar translation impact, economic risk capital increased 11%, mainly reflecting higher pension risk and increased owned real estate risk.
For Asia Pacific, economic risk capital was stable at CHF 3.7 billion. Excluding the US dollar translation impact, economic risk capital increased 3%, mainly due to an increase in risks not included in the position risk framework and higher private banking corporate & retail lending exposures, partially offset by reduced exposures in emerging markets country event risk, lower operational risk and higher benefit from deferred share-based compensation awards.
For Global Markets, economic risk capital decreased 9% to CHF 12.2 billion. Excluding the US dollar translation impact, economic risk capital decreased 6%, primarily reflecting reduced RMBS and CMBS exposures in real estate & structured assets and reduced high yield and distressed credit exposures and CLO in fixed income trading. These decreases were partially offset by higher operational risk.
For Investment Banking & Capital Markets, economic risk capital decreased 14% to CHF 4.1 billion. Excluding the US dollar translation impact, economic risk capital decreased 12%, mainly due to reduced loan exposures to non-investment grade counterparties in international lending & counterparty exposures.
For the Strategic Resolution Unit, economic risk capital decreased 1% to CHF 4.9 billion. Excluding the US dollar translation impact, economic risk capital increased 2%, mainly due to decreased benefit from deferred share-based compensation awards and an increase in risks not included in the position risk framework, partially offset by reduced exposures in emerging markets country event risk.
Position risk
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Position risk (CHF million)   
Fixed income trading 1 1,320 1,230 7
Equity trading & investments 1,725 1,872 (8)
Private banking corporate & retail lending 2,366 2,751 (14)
International lending & counterparty exposures 6,208 6,306 (2)
Emerging markets country event risk 1,174 1,544 (24)
Real estate & structured assets 2 1,363 1,917 (29)
Simple sum across risk categories  14,156 15,620 (9)
Diversification benefit 3 (2,455) (2,776) (12)
Position risk (99% confidence level for risk management purposes)  11,701 12,844 (9)
Position risk (99.97% confidence level for capital management purposes)  20,638 22,695 (9)
Prior-period balances are restated for methodology changes and dataset and model parameter updates in order to show meaningful trends.
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This category comprises fixed income trading, foreign exchange and commodity exposures.
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This category comprises commercial and residential real estate (including RMBS and CMBS), asset-backed securities exposure, real estate acquired at auction and real estate fund investments.
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Reflects the net difference between the sum of the position risk categories and the position risk on the total portfolio.
Key position risk trends
Position risk for risk management purposes decreased 9% to CHF 11.7 billion as of the end of 1Q16, compared to the end of 4Q15. Excluding the US dollar translation impact, position risk decreased 6%, mainly due to decreased risk in real estate & structured assets related to reduced RMBS and CMBS exposures, reduced exposures in Latin America in emerging markets country event risk and lower private banking corporate & retail lending exposures in Switzerland. These reductions were partially offset by higher interest rate risk from derivatives in the US and in Europe in fixed income trading.
As part of our overall risk management, we hold a portfolio of hedges. Hedges are impacted by market movements, similar to other trading securities, and may result in gains or losses which offset losses or gains on the portfolios they were designated to hedge. Due to the varying nature and structure of hedges, these gains or losses may not wholly offset the losses or gains on the portfolios.
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Market risk review
Market risk is the risk of financial loss arising from movements in market prices. Market risks arise from both our trading and non-trading business activities. The classification of assets into trading book and banking book portfolios determines the approach for analyzing our market risk exposure. Market risk in the trading book is measured using VaR and market risk in our banking book is measured using sensitivity analysis on related market factors.
> Refer to “Market risk” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Risk management – Risk coverage and management in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on market risk including our VaR methodology.
Trading book
Market risks from our trading book relate to our trading activities primarily in Global Markets. We are active in most of the principal trading markets of the world, using the majority of common trading and hedging products, including derivatives such as swaps, futures, options and structured products. Some of the structured products are customized transactions using combinations of derivatives and are executed to meet specific client or proprietary needs. As a result of our broad participation in products and markets, our trading strategies are correspondingly diverse and exposures are generally spread across a range of risks and locations.
VaR is a risk measure which quantifies the potential loss on a given portfolio of financial instruments over a certain holding period that is expected to occur at a certain confidence level. VaR is an important tool in risk management and is used for measuring quantifiable risks from our activities exposed to market risk on a daily basis. In addition, VaR is one of the main risk measures for limit monitoring, financial reporting, calculation of regulatory capital and regulatory backtesting.
We regularly review our VaR model to ensure that it remains appropriate given evolving market conditions and the composition of our trading portfolio. In 1Q16, we updated our VaR model to capture certain higher order risks for inflation-linked derivatives. These risks were previously included in our risk not in VaR. The cumulative impact of this update on our VaR measures was immaterial and prior periods have not been restated.
We continue to receive regulatory approval for ongoing enhancements to our VaR methodology used for the calculation of regulatory capital, and the model is subject to regular reviews by regulators.
Information required under Pillar 3 of the Basel framework related to risk is available on our website at www.credit-suisse.com/pillar3.
The tables entitled “Average one-day, 98% risk management VaR by segment” and “One-day, 98% risk management VaR” show our trading-related market risk exposure, as measured by one-day, 98% risk management VaR in Swiss francs and US dollars. As we measure trading book VaR for internal risk management purposes using the US dollar as the base currency, the VaR figures were translated into Swiss francs using daily foreign exchange translation rates. VaR estimates are computed separately for each risk type and for the whole portfolio using the historical simulation methodology. The different risk types are grouped into five categories including interest rate, credit spread, foreign exchange, commodities and equity.
Average one-day, 98% risk management VaR by segment

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1Q16 4 1 16 43 8 (26) 46
4Q15 4 1 18 56 21 (49) 51
Average risk management VaR (USD million)   
1Q16 4 1 16 43 9 (27) 46
4Q15 4 1 18 57 21 (50) 51
Excludes risks associated with counterparty and own credit exposures. Investment Banking & Capital Markets has only banking book positions. The calculation of divisional average risk management VaR under the new organization required certain additional assumptions and allocation methods, which may not be required for future periods given the level of information then available.
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Difference between the sum of the standalone VaR for each division and the VaR for the Group.
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Risk management VaR (CHF million)   
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Average 15 39 11 2 24 (45) 46
Minimum 13 32 8 1 17 – 1 35
Maximum 20 44 18 3 38 – 1 65
End of period 13 33 8 2 18 (36) 38
4Q15 
Average 21 35 9 2 25 (41) 51
Minimum 13 33 6 1 17 – 1 43
Maximum 35 42 12 3 35 – 1 60
End of period 17 40 9 1 31 (42) 56
Risk management VaR (USD million)   
1Q16 
Average 15 39 11 2 24 (45) 46
Minimum 13 33 8 1 18 – 1 36
Maximum 20 44 18 3 38 – 1 65
End of period 14 34 8 2 19 (37) 40
4Q15 
Average 22 35 9 2 25 (42) 51
Minimum 13 32 6 1 18 – 1 44
Maximum 35 42 12 3 35 – 1 61
End of period 17 40 9 1 32 (42) 57
Excludes risks associated with counterparty and own credit exposures.
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As the maximum and minimum occur on different days for different risk types, it is not meaningful to calculate a portfolio diversification benefit.
We measure VaR in US dollars, as a majority of our trading activities are conducted in US dollars.
Average risk management VaR decreased 10% to USD 46 million from 4Q15, driven by reduced interest rate exposures from European derivatives, partially offset by increased credit spread risk due to higher market volatility. For Global Markets, average risk management VaR decreased mainly driven by reductions in credit exposures in the US and in Europe. For Asia Pacific, the decrease in average risk management VaR was primarily driven by reduced risk in equity derivatives. For the Strategic Resolution Unit, lower average risk management VaR was primarily driven by reduced interest rate exposures from European derivatives.
Period-end risk management VaR decreased 30% to USD 40 million from 4Q15, mainly driven by reduced equity exposures due to lower risk in European and Asian derivatives, reduced exposures in credit products and CMBS in the US and in Europe as well as the reduced interest rate exposures from European derivatives, partially offset by decreased diversification benefit.
The chart entitled “Daily risk management VaR” shows the aggregated market risk in our trading book on a consolidated basis.
The histogram entitled “Actual daily trading revenues” compares the actual daily trading revenues for 1Q16 with those for 4Q15. The dispersion of trading revenues indicates the day-to-day volatility in our trading activities. We had two trading loss days in 1Q16 and eight trading loss days in 4Q15.
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VaR backtesting
Various techniques are used to assess the accuracy of the VaR methodology used for risk management and regulatory capital purposes. Backtesting is used to assess the accuracy of the regulatory VaR model. The purpose of the VaR backtesting process is to assess the accuracy and performance of our regulatory VaR model, to assess if our regulatory capital is sufficient to absorb actual losses, and to encourage developments to our VaR model. Backtesting involves comparing the results produced from the VaR model with the actual daily trading revenues and with a subset of the actual daily trading revenues for capital purposes. A backtesting exception occurs when a trading loss exceeds the daily VaR estimate. For capital purposes, FINMA, in line with BIS requirements, uses a multiplier to impose an increase in market risk capital for every regulatory VaR backtesting exception over four in the prior rolling 12-month period calculated using the subset of the actual daily trading revenues. In the rolling 12-month period through the end of 1Q16, we had three backtesting exceptions in our regulatory VaR model calculated using the subset of actual daily trading revenues. Since there were fewer than five backtesting exceptions in the rolling 12-month period through the end of 1Q16, in line with BIS industry guidelines, the VaR model is deemed to be statistically valid.
> Refer to “Market risk” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Risk management – Risk coverage and management in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on VaR backtesting.
> Refer to “Risk measurement models” in Capital management – Regulatory capital framework for further information on the use of our regulatory VaR model in the calculation of trading book market risk capital requirements.
Banking book
Market risks from our banking book primarily relate to asset and liability mismatch exposures, equity participations and investments in bonds and money market instruments. Our businesses and the Corporate Center have non-trading portfolios that carry market risks, mainly related to changes in interest rates but also to changes in foreign exchange rates, equity prices and, to a lesser extent, commodity prices.
Interest rate risk on banking book positions is measured by estimating the impact resulting from a one basis point parallel increase in yield curves on the fair value of interest rate-sensitive banking book positions. The impact of a one basis point parallel increase in yield curves on the fair value of interest rate-sensitive banking book positions would have been an increase of CHF 3.2 million as of the end of 1Q16, compared to an increase of CHF 3.3 million as of the end of 4Q15.
Credit risk review
All transactions that are exposed to potential losses due to a counterparty failing to meet an obligation are subject to credit risk exposure measurement and management. The majority of our credit risk is concentrated in the private banking, corporate and institutional businesses and in the investment banking businesses.
> Refer to “Credit risk” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Risk management – Risk coverage and management in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on credit risk.
> Refer to “Credit risk review” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Risk management – Risk review and results in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on credit risk measures.
> Refer to “Note 17 – Loans, allowance for loan losses and credit quality” in III – Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited for further information on loans and impaired loans.
> Refer to “Note 29 – Financial instruments” in III – Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited for further information on counterparty credit risk.
Loans
Compared to the end of 4Q15, gross loans decreased CHF 2.6 billion to CHF 271.4 billion as of the end of 1Q16, mainly driven by lower loans collateralized by securities and lower loans to financial institutions, partially offset by higher loans to governments and public institutions and higher residential mortgages. The net decrease of CHF 2.9 billion in loans collateralized by securities was driven by the Strategic Resolution Unit, Swiss Universal Bank, International Wealth Management and Asia Pacific. Loans to financial institutions decreased CHF 0.7 billion, primarily in the Strategic Resolution Unit. Loans to governments and public institutions increased CHF 0.5 billion, primarily in Asia Pacific. Residential mortgages increased CHF 0.4 billion, primarily in Swiss Universal Bank and International Wealth Management, partially offset by a decrease in the Strategic Resolution Unit. The US dollar translation impact on gross loans was negative across all divisions.
On a divisional level, decreases in gross loans of CHF 2.9 billion in the Strategic Resolution Unit and CHF 0.5 billion in Asia Pacific were partially offset by an increase of CHF 0.5 billion in Global Markets. Swiss Universal Bank, International Wealth Management and Investment Banking & Capital Markets were stable compared to the end of 4Q15.
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Mortgages 98,005 4,181 1,060 0 0 349 103,595
Loans collateralized by securities 6,995 16,149 10,726 0 522 676 35,068
Consumer finance 2,898 523 19 26 0 109 3,575
Consumer 107,898 20,853 11,805 26 522 1,134 142,238
Real estate 24,325 968 288 661 417 134 26,793
Commercial and industrial loans 27,307 15,845 20,893 5,656 4,586 3,340 77,627
Financial institutions 4,170 1,264 1,502 10,252 1,275 2,209 20,672
Governments and public institutions 811 163 975 761 0 1,330 4,040
Corporate & institutional 56,613 1 18,240 2 23,658 17,330 6,278 7,013 129,132
Gross loans  164,511 39,093 35,463 17,356 6,800 8,147 271,370
   of which held at fair value  185 194 4,875 7,826 3,237 5,204 21,521
Net (unearned income) / deferred expenses 15 (98) (31) (40) (6) 0 (160)
Allowance for loan losses 3 (455) (83) (37) (90) (59) (238) (962)
Net loans  164,071 38,912 35,395 17,226 6,735 7,909 270,248
4Q15 (CHF million)   4
Mortgages 97,529 3,994 1,039 0 0 602 103,164
Loans collateralized by securities 7,775 16,762 11,167 0 554 1,688 37,946
Consumer finance 2,971 433 29 28 1 304 3,766
Consumer 108,275 21,189 12,235 28 555 2,594 144,876
Real estate 23,510 858 329 627 537 590 26,451
Commercial and industrial loans 27,605 15,688 21,102 5,403 4,173 3,796 77,767
Financial institutions 4,097 1,279 1,654 10,131 1,447 2,726 21,334
Governments and public institutions 842 63 593 694 0 1,386 3,578
Corporate & institutional 56,054 1 17,888 2 23,678 16,855 6,157 8,498 129,130
Gross loans  164,329 39,077 35,913 16,883 6,712 11,092 274,006
   of which held at fair value  81 202 4,724 7,198 2,871 5,744 20,820
Net (unearned income) / deferred expenses 0 (78) (26) (35) (6) 0 (145)
Allowance for loan losses 3 (479) (87) (58) (42) (14) (186) (866)
Net loans  163,850 38,912 35,829 16,806 6,692 10,906 272,995
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Includes loans secured by financial collateral and mortgages. The value of financial collateral and mortgages, considered up to the amount of the related loans, was CHF 43,988 million and CHF 44,007 million as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively.
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Includes loans secured by financial collateral and mortgages. The value of financial collateral and mortgages, considered up to the amount of the related loans, was CHF 15,558 million and CHF 15,763 million as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively.
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Allowance for loan losses are only based on loans which are not carried at fair value.
4
Prior period reflects reclassifications of loans: net loans of CHF 3.4 billion were reclassified from Investment Banking & Capital Markets to Global Markets in line with a revenue sharing agreement on this loan portfolio; net loans of CHF 552 million, CHF 84 million and CHF 62 million from International Wealth Management, Asia Pacific and Swiss Universal Bank, respectively, were reclassified to the Strategic Resolution Unit.
Impaired loans
Compared to the end of 4Q15, gross impaired loans increased CHF 239 million to CHF 2.2 billion as of the end of 1Q16, mainly driven by new potential problem loans, primarily in Global Markets and Investment Banking & Capital Markets, and higher non-performing loans in International Wealth Management and the Strategic Resolution Unit. These increases were partially offset by repayments, upgrades to performing loans and write-offs.
On a divisional level, the increase in gross impaired loans compared to the end of 4Q15 was primarily driven by Global Markets, Investment Banking & Capital Markets and International Wealth Management, partially offset by decreases in Swiss Universal Bank and Asia Pacific. In Global Markets and Investment Banking & Capital Markets, gross impaired loans increased CHF 116 million and CHF 105 million, respectively, primarily driven by new potential problem exposures within the oil and gas sector. In International Wealth Management, gross impaired loans increased CHF 82 million, primarily driven by new impaired commercial mortgages in Western Europe and a new impaired loan in aviation leasing. In the Strategic Resolution Unit, gross impaired loans increased CHF 15 million, primarily driven by new impaired loans in ship finance. In Swiss Universal Bank, gross impaired loans decreased CHF 46 million, primarily driven by write-offs. In Asia Pacific, gross impaired loans decreased CHF 33 million, primarily driven by the repayment of a non-performing loan.
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Non-performing loans 414 159 176 67 45 185 1,046
Non-interest-earning loans 165 30 2 0 0 36 233
Non-performing and non-interest-earning loans 579 189 178 67 45 221 1,279
Restructured loans 42 46 8 8 6 178 288
Potential problem loans 145 80 12 145 112 151 645
Other impaired loans 187 126 20 153 118 329 933
Gross impaired loans 1 766 315 198 220 163 550 2,212
   of which loans with a specific allowance  687 131 179 210 155 486 1,848
   of which loans without a specific allowance  79 184 19 10 8 64 364
4Q15 (CHF million)   2
Non-performing loans 414 92 207 72 40 158 983
Non-interest-earning loans 201 33 3 0 0 35 272
Non-performing and non-interest-earning loans 615 125 210 72 40 193 1,255
Restructured loans 49 49 8 6 5 165 282
Potential problem loans 148 59 13 26 13 177 436
Other impaired loans 197 108 21 32 18 342 718
Gross impaired loans 1 812 233 231 104 58 535 1,973
   of which loans with a specific allowance  745 130 229 45 10 451 1,610
   of which loans without a specific allowance  67 103 2 59 48 84 363
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Impaired loans are only based on loans which are not carried at fair value.
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Prior period reflects reclassifications of gross impaired loans: gross impaired loans of CHF 70 million were reclassified from Investment Banking & Capital Markets to Global Markets in line with a revenue sharing agreement on these loans; gross impaired loans of CHF 76 million, CHF 30 million, CHF 12 million and CHF 8 million from International Wealth Management, Global Markets, Asia Pacific and Swiss Universal Bank, respectively, were reclassified to the Strategic Resolution Unit.
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Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period 1 479 2 87 2 58 2 42 2 14 2 186 2 866
   of which individually evaluated for impairment  346 55 46 19 3 181 650
   of which collectively evaluated for impairment  133 32 12 23 11 5 216
Net movements recognized in statements of operations 13 (5) (22) 54 46 40 126
Gross write-offs (34) 0 0 (3) 0 (2) (39)
Recoveries 2 1 1 0 1 18 23
Net write-offs (32) 1 1 (3) 1 16 (16)
Provisions for interest (1) 0 2 0 1 0 2
Foreign currency translation impact and other adjustments, net (4) 0 (2) (3) (3) (4) (16)
Allowance for loan losses at end of period 1 455 83 37 90 59 238 962
   of which individually evaluated for impairment  322 51 23 57 34 237 724
   of which collectively evaluated for impairment  133 32 14 33 25 1 238
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Allowance for loan losses are only based on loans which are not carried at fair value.
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Prior period reflects reclassifications of allowance for loan losses: an allowance for loan losses of CHF 15 million was reclassified from Investment Banking & Capital Markets to Global Markets in line with a revenue sharing agreement on the related loans; allowances for loan losses of CHF 22 million, CHF 6 million, CHF 3 million and CHF 3 million from International Wealth Management, Global Markets, Asia Pacific and Swiss Universal Bank, respectively, have been reclassified to the Strategic Resolution Unit.
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Non-performing and non-interest-earning loans / Gross loans 1 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 1.3 7.5 0.5
Gross impaired loans / Gross loans 1 0.5 0.8 0.6 2.3 4.6 18.7 0.9
Allowance for loan losses / Gross loans 1, 2 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.9 1.7 8.1 0.4
Specific allowance for loan losses / Gross impaired loans 1, 2 42.0 16.2 11.6 25.9 20.9 43.1 32.7
4Q15 (%)   
Non-performing and non-interest-earning loans / Gross loans 1 0.4 0.3 0.7 0.7 1.0 3.6 0.5
Gross impaired loans / Gross loans 1 0.5 0.6 0.7 1.1 1.5 10.0 0.8
Allowance for loan losses / Gross loans 1, 2 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 3.5 0.3
Specific allowance for loan losses / Gross impaired loans 1, 2 42.6 23.6 19.9 18.3 5.2 33.8 32.9
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Excludes loans carried at fair value.
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Impaired loans and allowance for loan losses are only based on loans which are not carried at fair value.
Selected European credit risk exposures
The scope of our disclosure of European credit risk exposure includes all countries of the EU which are rated below AA or its equivalent by at least one of the three major rating agencies and where our gross exposure exceeds our quantitative threshold of EUR 0.5 billion.
> Refer to “Selected European credit risk exposures” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Risk management – Risk review and results in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on selected European credit risk exposures.
Monitoring of selected European credit risk exposures
Our credit risk exposure to these European countries is managed as part of our overall risk management process. The Group makes use of country limits and performs scenario analyses on a regular basis, which include analyses of our indirect sovereign credit risk exposures from our exposures to selected European financial institutions. This assessment of indirect sovereign credit risk exposures includes analysis of publicly available disclosures of counterparties’ exposures to the European countries within the defined scope of our disclosure. We monitor the concentration of collateral underpinning our over-the-counter (OTC) derivative and reverse repurchase agreement exposures through monthly reporting. We also monitor the impact of sovereign rating downgrades on collateral eligibility. Strict limits on sovereign collateral from G7 and non-G7 countries are monitored monthly. Similar disclosure is part of our regular risk reporting to regulators.
Development of selected European credit risk exposures
On a gross basis, before taking into account risk mitigation, our risk-based sovereign credit risk exposure to Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain as of the end of 1Q16 was EUR 3.9 billion, up from EUR 3.7 billion as of the end of 4Q15. Our net exposure to these sovereigns was EUR 1.0 billion, up from EUR 0.8 billion as of the end of 4Q15. Our non-sovereign risk-based credit risk exposure in these countries as of the end of 1Q16 included net exposure to financial institutions of EUR 2.9 billion and to corporates and other counterparties of EUR 1.1 billion, compared to EUR 3.7 billion and EUR 1.3 billion, respectively, as of the end of 4Q15.
> Refer to “Selected European credit risk exposures” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet – Risk management – Risk review and results in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on the presentation of selected European credit risk exposures.
Sovereign debt rating developments
In 1Q16, the long-term sovereign debt ratings of the countries listed in the table were affected as follows: Standard & Poor’s increased Greece’s rating from CCC+ to B-. Fitch increased Ireland’s rating from A- to A and Moody’s lowered Croatia’s rating from BA1 to BA2. The rating changes did not have a significant impact on the Group’s financial position, result of operations, liquidity or capital resources.
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Selected European credit risk exposures
     Gross
credit risk
exposure

Risk mitigation		 Net
credit risk
exposure

Inventory		 2 Total
credit risk
exposure

end of 1Q16



CDS

Other		 1



Net
synthetic
inventory		 3

Gross

Net
Croatia (EUR million)
Sovereign 307 12 263 32 0 (101) 307 32
Corporates & other 51 0 1 50 0 0 51 50
Total  358 12 264 82 0 (101) 358 82
Cyprus (EUR million)
Financial institutions 10 0 9 1 0 0 10 1
Corporates & other 1,048 0 1,029 19 0 0 1,048 19
Total  1,058 0 1,038 20 0 0 1,058 20
Greece (EUR million)
Sovereign 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0
Financial institutions 105 0 104 1 1 0 106 2
Corporates & other 889 0 868 21 25 (48) 914 46
Total  994 0 972 22 26 (42) 1,020 48
Ireland (EUR million)
Sovereign 0 0 0 0 7 11 7 7
Financial institutions 1,617 12 414 1,191 237 (84) 1,854 1,428
Corporates & other 976 107 727 142 29 (90) 1,005 171
Total  2,593 119 1,141 1,333 273 (163) 2,866 1,606
Italy (EUR million)
Sovereign 3,521 2,409 189 923 0 (632) 3,521 923
Financial institutions 1,399 1 873 525 34 (7) 1,433 559
Corporates & other 2,861 86 2,374 401 54 (179) 2,915 455
Total  7,781 2,496 3,436 1,849 88 (818) 7,869 1,937
Malta (EUR million)
Financial institutions 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 2
Corporates & other 566 0 566 0 0 0 566 0
Total  568 0 566 2 0 0 568 2
Portugal (EUR million)
Sovereign 0 0 0 0 18 14 18 18
Financial institutions 158 0 153 5 11 (9) 169 16
Corporates & other 201 5 110 86 4 (51) 205 90
Total  359 5 263 91 33 (46) 392 124
Spain (EUR million)
Sovereign 14 0 0 14 3 (53) 17 17
Financial institutions 1,570 1 746 823 82 (205) 1,652 905
Corporates & other 1,576 10 1,300 266 9 (256) 1,585 275
Total  3,160 11 2,046 1,103 94 (514) 3,254 1,197
Total (EUR million)
Sovereign 3,842 2,421 452 969 28 (755) 3,870 997
Financial institutions 4,861 14 2,299 2,548 365 (305) 5,226 2,913
Corporates & other 8,168 208 6,975 985 121 (624) 8,289 1,106
Total  16,871 2,643 9,726 4,502 514 (1,684) 17,385 5,016
1
Includes other hedges (derivative instruments), guarantees, insurance and collateral.
2
Represents long inventory positions netted at issuer level.
3
Substantially all of which results from CDS; represents long positions net of short positions.
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Balance sheet and off-balance sheet
Total assets were CHF 813.9 billion, total liabilities were CHF 768.5 billion and total equity was CHF 45.4 billion. Total assets were down 1% and total liabilities were down 1% for the quarter, reflecting the foreign exchange translation impact, partially offset by higher operating activities. The majority of our transactions are recorded on our balance sheet, however, we also enter into transactions that give rise to both on and off-balance sheet exposure.
Balance sheet
Total assets were CHF 813.9 billion as of the end of 1Q16, down CHF 6.9 billion, or 1%, from the end of 4Q15, reflecting the foreign exchange translation impact, partially offset by higher operating activities. Excluding the foreign exchange translation impact, total assets increased CHF 8.1 billion.
Compared to the end of 4Q15, trading assets decreased CHF 3.2 billion, or 2%, mainly reflecting the foreign exchange translation impact and lower debt securities, partially offset by an increase in equity securities and derivative instruments. Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions increased CHF 13.2 billion, or 11%, mainly driven by an increase in reverse repurchase transactions with customers, partially offset by the foreign exchange translation impact. Cash and due from banks increased CHF 1.9 billion, or 2%, mainly driven by higher cash positions at the SNB, partially offset by the foreign exchange translation impact. Brokerage receivables increased CHF 1.0 billion, or 3%, mainly driven by an increase in open trades, partially offset by the foreign exchange translation impact. Net loans were stable. All other assets decreased CHF 17.0 billion, or 16%, mainly reflecting the deconsolidation of certain VIEs as a result of the implementation of ASU 2015-02 as of January 1, 2016, securities received as collateral and the foreign exchange translation impact.
Balance sheet summary
   end of % change
1Q16 4Q15 QoQ
Assets (CHF million)   
Cash and due from banks 94,210 92,328 2
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 136,211 123,049 11
Trading assets 187,550 190,737 (2)
Net loans 270,248 272,995 (1)
Brokerage receivables 35,504 34,542 3
All other assets 90,175 107,154 (16)
Total assets  813,898 820,805 (1)
Liabilities and equity (CHF million)   
Due to banks 23,961 21,054 14
Customer deposits 344,545 342,705 1
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions 40,150 46,598 (14)
Trading liabilities 53,582 48,971 9
Long-term debt 183,490 197,608 (7)
Brokerage payables 41,880 39,452 6
All other liabilities 80,843 79,399 2
Total liabilities  768,451 775,787 (1)
Total shareholders' equity  44,997 44,382 1
Noncontrolling interests 450 636 (29)
Total equity  45,447 45,018 1
Total liabilities and equity  813,898 820,805 (1)
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Total liabilities were CHF 768.5 billion as of the end of 1Q16, down CHF 7.3 billion, or 1%, from the end of 4Q15, reflecting the foreign exchange translation impact, partially offset by higher operating activities. Excluding the foreign exchange translation impact, total liabilities increased CHF 7.5 billion.
Compared to the end of 4Q15, long-term debt decreased CHF 14.1 billion, or 7%, primarily driven by the deconsolidation of certain VIEs as a result of the implementation of ASU 2015-02 as of January 1, 2016 and the foreign exchange translation impact. Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions decreased CHF 6.4 billion, or 14%, driven by a decrease in repurchase transactions with customers and the foreign exchange translation impact. Trading liabilities increased CHF 4.6 billion, or 9%, mainly reflecting an increase in short positions and an increase in derivatives, partially offset by the foreign exchange translation impact. Due to banks increased CHF 2.9 billion, or 14%, mainly driven by an increase in borrowings with banks and increase in time deposits. Brokerage payables increased by CHF 2.4 billion, or 6%, mainly reflecting an increase in failed settlements and payables on open trades and futures transactions, partially offset by the foreign exchange translation impact. Customer deposits were stable. All other liabilities increased CHF 1.4 billion, or 2%, reflecting an increase in short-term borrowings, partially offset by a decrease in obligation to return securities received as collateral, a decrease in other liabilities and the foreign exchange translation impact.
> Refer to “Funding sources and uses” in Liquidity and funding management and “Capital management” for further information, including our funding of the balance sheet and the leverage ratio.
Off-balance sheet
We enter into off-balance sheet arrangements in the normal course of business. Off-balance sheet arrangements are transactions or other contractual arrangements with, or for the benefit of, an entity that is not consolidated. These transactions include derivative instruments, guarantees and similar arrangements, retained or contingent interests in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity in connection with our involvement with special purpose entities (SPEs), and obligations and liabilities (including contingent obligations and liabilities) under variable interests in unconsolidated entities that provide financing, liquidity, credit and other support.
> Refer to “Liquidity and funding management” in III – Treasury, Risk, Balance sheet and Off-balance sheet in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 and “Note 27 – Guarantees and commitments” and “Note 31 – Litigation” in III – Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited for further information.
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Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited

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Consolidated statements of operations (unaudited)
Consolidated statements of comprehensive income (unaudited)
Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited)
Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited) (continued)
Consolidated statements of changes in equity (unaudited)
Consolidated statements of changes in equity (unaudited) (continued)
Consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)
Consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited) (continued)
Supplemental cash flow information (unaudited)
1 Summary of significant accounting policies
2 Recently issued accounting standards
3 Business developments
4 Discontinued operations
5 Segment information
6 Net interest income
7 Commissions and fees
8 Trading revenues
9 Other revenues
10 Provision for credit losses
11 Compensation and benefits
12 General and administrative expenses
13 Restructuring expenses
14 Earnings per share
15 Trading assets and liabilities
16 Investment securities
17 Loans, allowance for loan losses and credit quality
18 Goodwill
19 Other assets and other liabilities
20 Long-term debt
22 Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities
23 Tax
24 Employee deferred compensation
25 Pension and other post-retirement benefits
26 Derivatives and hedging activities
27 Guarantees and commitments
28 Transfers of financial assets and variable interest entities
29 Financial instruments
30 Assets pledged and collateral
31 Litigation
32 Subsidiary guarantee information

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
to the Board of Directors of
Credit Suisse Group AG, Zurich
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of Credit Suisse Group AG and subsidiaries (the “Group”) as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations, changes in equity, comprehensive income and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. These condensed consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Group's management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of the Group as of December 31, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in equity, comprehensive income and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 24, 2016, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
KPMG AG
Nicholas Edmonds         Anthony Anzevino
Licensed Audit Expert   Global Lead Partner
Zurich, Switzerland
May 10, 2016
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Condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited
Consolidated statements of operations (unaudited)
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Consolidated statements of operations (CHF million)   
Interest and dividend income 4,585 4,526 4,490
Interest expense (2,574) (2,332) (2,338)
Net interest income 2,011 2,194 2,152
Commissions and fees 2,675 2,914 2,979
Trading revenues (271) (1,349) 1,390
Other revenues 223 451 126
Net revenues  4,638 4,210 6,647
Provision for credit losses  150 133 30
Compensation and benefits 2,482 3,149 2,976
General and administrative expenses 1,848 2,808 1,738
Commission expenses 387 409 392
Goodwill impairment 0 3,797 0
Restructuring expenses 255 355 –
Total other operating expenses 2,490 7,369 2,130
Total operating expenses  4,972 10,518 5,106
Income/(loss) before taxes  (484) (6,441) 1,511
Income tax expense/(benefit) (179) (627) 477
Net income/(loss)  (305) (5,814) 1,034
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (3) 14 (20)
Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders  (302) (5,828) 1,054
Earnings/(loss) per share (CHF)   
Basic earnings/(loss) per share (0.15) (3.28) 0.62
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (0.15) (3.28) 0.60
Consolidated statements of comprehensive income (unaudited)
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Comprehensive income/(loss) (CHF million)   
Net income/(loss) (305) (5,814) 1,034
   Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges  46 (45) 8
   Foreign currency translation  (855) 270 (1,493)
   Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities  5 (2) 10
   Actuarial gains/(losses)  105 (915) 89
   Net prior service credit/(cost)  (28) 218 (21)
   Gains/(losses) on liabilities related to credit risk  1,266 – –
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax 539 (474) (1,407)
Comprehensive income/(loss)  234 (6,288) (373)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (21) 24 (44)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to shareholders  255 (6,312) (329)
The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited are an integral part of these statements.
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Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited)
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Assets (CHF million)   
Cash and due from banks 94,210 92,328
   of which reported at fair value  193 89
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  314 1,693
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 868 867
   of which reported at fair value  2 2
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 136,211 123,049
   of which reported at fair value  92,788 83,565
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  0 53
Securities received as collateral, at fair value 25,760 28,511
   of which encumbered  21,377 27,940
Trading assets, at fair value 187,550 190,737
   of which encumbered  59,810 62,559
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  3,144 2,372
Investment securities 3,143 3,090
   of which reported at fair value  3,143 3,090
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  1,066 1,009
Other investments 6,294 7,021
   of which reported at fair value  3,646 4,237
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  2,175 1,986
Net loans 270,248 272,995
   of which reported at fair value  21,521 20,820
   of which encumbered  108 108
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  353 1,312
   allowance for loan losses  (962) (866)
Premises and equipment 4,609 4,644
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  288 327
Goodwill 4,688 4,808
Other intangible assets 186 196
   of which reported at fair value  106 112
Brokerage receivables 35,504 34,542
Other assets 44,627 58,017
   of which reported at fair value  13,308 25,627
   of which encumbered  421 671
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  3,778 14,451
Total assets  813,898 820,805
The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited are an integral part of these statements.
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Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited) (continued)
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Liabilities and equity (CHF million)   
Due to banks 23,961 21,054
   of which reported at fair value  499 482
Customer deposits 344,545 342,705
   of which reported at fair value  3,529 3,663
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions 40,150 46,598
   of which reported at fair value  25,421 32,398
Obligation to return securities received as collateral, at fair value 25,760 28,511
Trading liabilities, at fair value 53,582 48,971
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  22 27
Short-term borrowings 14,768 8,657
   of which reported at fair value  3,185 3,112
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  34 81
Long-term debt 183,490 197,608
   of which reported at fair value  69,104 80,931
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  2,147 14,826
Brokerage payables 41,880 39,452
Other liabilities 40,315 42,231
   of which reported at fair value  10,867 11,754
   of which reported from consolidated VIEs  1,115 836
Total liabilities  768,451 775,787
Common shares 78 78
Additional paid-in capital 32,318 31,925
Retained earnings 28,362 29,139
Treasury shares, at cost (158) (125)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (15,603) (16,635)
Total shareholders' equity  44,997 44,382
Noncontrolling interests 450 636
Total equity  45,447 45,018
Total liabilities and equity  813,898 820,805
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Additional share information   
Par value (CHF) 0.04 0.04
Authorized shares 1 2,666,152,845 2,666,152,845
Common shares issued 1,957,379,244 1,957,379,244
Treasury shares (10,939,863) (5,910,224)
Shares outstanding 1,946,439,381 1,951,469,020
1
Includes issued shares and unissued shares (conditional, conversion and authorized capital).
The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited are an integral part of these statements.
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Consolidated statements of changes in equity (unaudited)
   Attributable to shareholders




Common
shares


Additional
paid-in
capital



Retained
earnings


Treasury
shares,
at cost		 Accumu-
lated other
compre-
hensive
income/
(loss)

Total
share-
holders'
equity


Non-
controlling
interests



Total
equity
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  78 31,925 29,139 (125) (16,635) 44,382 636 45,018
Purchase of subsidiary shares from non- controlling interests, not changing ownership 1, 2 – – – – – – (10) (10)
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests, not changing ownership 2 – – – – – – 64 64
Net income/(loss) – – (302) – – (302) (3) (305)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax – – (475) – 475 – – –
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax – – – – 557 557 (18) 539
Sale of treasury shares – (65) – 3,002 – 2,937 – 2,937
Repurchase of treasury shares – – – (3,047) – (3,047) – (3,047)
Share-based compensation, net of tax – 483 3 – 12 – 495 – 495
Financial instruments indexed to own shares 4 – (27) – – – (27) – (27)
Change in scope of consolidation, net – – – – – – (219) (219)
Other – 2 – – – 2 – 2
Balance at end of period  78 32,318 28,362 (158) (15,603) 44,997 450 45,447
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
Includes a net tax benefit of CHF 20 million from the excess fair value of shares delivered over recognized compensation expense.
4
Includes certain call options the Group purchased on its own shares to economically hedge share-based compensation awards. In accordance with US GAAP, these call options were designated as equity instruments and, as such, were initially recognized in shareholders' equity at their fair values and not subsequently remeasured.
The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited are an integral part of these statements.
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Consolidated statements of changes in equity (unaudited) (continued)
   Attributable to shareholders




Common
shares


Additional
paid-in
capital



Retained
earnings


Treasury
shares,
at cost		 Accumu-
lated other
compre-
hensive
income/
(loss)

Total
share-
holders'
equity


Non-
controlling
interests



Total
equity
4Q15 (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  65 25,994 34,967 (118) (16,151) 44,757 743 45,500
Purchase of subsidiary shares from non- controlling interests, not changing ownership – – – – – – (135) (135)
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests, not changing ownership – – – – – – 5 5
Net income/(loss) – – (5,828) – – (5,828) 14 (5,814)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax – – – – (484) (484) 10 (474)
Issuance of common shares 13 6,021 – – – 6,034 – 6,034
Sale of treasury shares – (28) – 6,543 – 6,515 – 6,515
Repurchase of treasury shares – – – (6,571) – (6,571) – (6,571)
Share-based compensation, net of tax – 258 – 21 – 279 – 279
Financial instruments indexed to own shares – (108) – – – (108) – (108)
Other – (212) – – – (212) (1) (213)
Balance at end of period  78 31,925 29,139 (125) (16,635) 44,382 636 45,018
1Q15 (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  64 27,007 32,083 (192) (15,003) 43,959 1,042 45,001
Purchase of subsidiary shares from non- controlling interests, not changing ownership – – – – – – (122) (122)
Sale of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interests, not changing ownership – – – – – – 15 15
Net income/(loss) – – 1,054 – – 1,054 (20) 1,034
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax – – – – (1,383) (1,383) (24) (1,407)
Sale of treasury shares – (10) – 1,833 – 1,823 – 1,823
Repurchase of treasury shares – – – (2,666) – (2,666) – (2,666)
Share-based compensation, net of tax – 376 – 17 – 393 – 393
Financial instruments indexed to own shares – 216 – – – 216 – 216
Other – – – – – – (2) (2)
Balance at end of period  64 27,589 33,137 (1,008) (16,386) 43,396 889 44,285
The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited are an integral part of these statements.
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Consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)
in 1Q16 1Q15
Operating activities of continuing operations (CHF million)   
Net income/(loss)  (305) 1,034
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities of continuing operations (CHF million)    
Impairment, depreciation and amortization 237 270
Provision for credit losses 150 30
Deferred tax provision/(benefit) (305) 221
Share of net income/(loss) from equity method investments 44 (6)
Trading assets and liabilities, net 6,898 (4,495)
(Increase)/decrease in other assets (1,519) (6,285)
Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities 498 (1,072)
Other, net (1,737) 397
Total adjustments 4,266 (10,940)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities of continuing operations  3,961 (9,906)
Investing activities of continuing operations (CHF million)   
(Increase)/decrease in interest-bearing deposits with banks 2 116
(Increase)/decrease in central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions (16,494) 14,154
Purchase of investment securities (49) (264)
Proceeds from sale of investment securities 6 6
Maturities of investment securities 175 54
Investments in subsidiaries and other investments (127) (106)
Proceeds from sale of other investments 264 496
(Increase)/decrease in loans 362 (1,238)
Proceeds from sales of loans 208 302
Capital expenditures for premises and equipment and other intangible assets (277) (193)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment and other intangible assets 52 0
Other, net 28 110
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities of continuing operations  (15,850) 13,437
The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited are an integral part of these statements.
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Consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited) (continued)
in 1Q16 1Q15
Financing activities of continuing operations (CHF million)   
Increase/(decrease) in due to banks and customer deposits 11,533 1,637
Increase/(decrease) in short-term borrowings 6,748 2,138
Increase/(decrease) in central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions (5,406) (2,560)
Issuances of long-term debt 13,916 21,824
Repayments of long-term debt (12,332) (16,354)
Sale of treasury shares 2,937 1,823
Repurchase of treasury shares (3,047) (2,666)
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation 20 1
Other, net 585 567
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities of continuing operations  14,954 6,410
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and due from banks (CHF million)   
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and due from banks  (1,183) (1,377)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and due from banks (CHF million)   
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and due from banks  1,882 8,564
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period 92,328 79,349
Cash and due from banks at end of period  94,210 87,913
Supplemental cash flow information (unaudited)
in 1Q16 1Q15
Cash paid for income taxes and interest (CHF million)   
Cash paid for income taxes 46 317
Cash paid for interest 2,982 3,112
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business acquisitions (CHF million)   
Fair value of assets acquired 0 3
The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited are an integral part of these statements.
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Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited
1 Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Credit Suisse Group AG (the Group) are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the US (US GAAP) and are stated in Swiss francs (CHF). These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the US GAAP consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2015 included in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015.
> Refer to “Note 1 – Summary of significant accounting policies” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for a description of the Group’s significant accounting policies.
Certain financial information, which is normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP, but not required for interim reporting purposes, has been condensed or omitted. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period’s consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period’s presentation. These condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods presented. The 4Q15 consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income and the 4Q15 consolidated statements of changes in equity have been added for convenience of the reader and are not a required presentation under US GAAP. The results of operations for interim periods are not indicative of results for the entire year.
In preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2 Recently issued accounting standards
Recently adopted accounting standards
The following provides the most relevant recently adopted accounting standards.
> Refer to “Note 2 – Recently issued accounting standards” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for a description of accounting standards adopted in 2015.
ASC Topic 718 – Compensation – Stock Compensation
In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-12, “Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period” (ASU 2014-12), an update to Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718 – Compensation – Stock Compensation. The amendments in ASU 2014-12 require that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 on January 1, 2016 did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
ASC Topic 810 – Consolidation
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, “Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis” (ASU 2015-02), an update to ASC Topic 810 – Consolidation. The amendments in ASU 2015-02 rescind the indefinite deferral for certain investment funds, which is included in ASU 2010-10, Consolidation (ASC Topic 810), “Amendments for Certain Investment Funds”. The amendments in ASU 2015-02 also require a re-evaluation as to whether certain legal entities require consolidation under the revised consolidation model, specifically as it relates to whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities, the elimination of the presumption that a general partner controls a partnership, and the consolidation analysis of VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships. The adoption of ASU 2015-02 on January 1, 2016 did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-13, “Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity” (ASU 2014-13), an update to ASC Topic 810 – Consolidation. ASU 2014-13 applies to reporting entities that are required to consolidate a collateralized financing entity (CFE) under the VIE guidance. These entities may elect to measure the financial assets and the financial liabilities of the CFE at fair value using either ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurements or an alternative provided in ASU 2014-13. When using the measurement alternative provided in this update, the reporting entity should measure both the financial assets and the financial liabilities of the CFE, using the most observable of (i) the fair value of the financial assets and (ii) the fair value of the financial liabilities. The adoption of ASU 2014-13 on January 1, 2016 did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
ASC Topic 815 – Derivatives and Hedging
In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-16, “Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity” (ASU 2014-16), an update to ASC Topic 815 – Derivatives and Hedging. The amendments in ASU 2014-16 clarify that for hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share, an entity (an issuer or an investor) should determine the nature of the host contract by
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considering all stated and implied substantive terms and features of the hybrid financial instrument, weighing each term and feature on the basis of relevant facts and circumstances. The adoption of ASU 2014-16 on January 1, 2016 did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurement
In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, “Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)” (ASU 2015-07), an update to ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurement. The amendments in ASU 2015-07 remove the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value (NAV) per share practical expedient and change the scope of certain disclosure requirements to those investments for which an entity has elected using that practical expedient. The adoption of ASU 2015-07 on January 1, 2016 resulted in modified disclosures but did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
ASC Topic 825 – Financial Instruments – Overall
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (ASU 2016-01), an update to ASC Topic 825 – Financial Instruments – Overall. The amendments in ASU 2016-01 address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. The amendments primarily affect the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and for the interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Early adoption of the full standard is not permitted, however, certain sections of ASU 2016-01 relating to fair value option-elected financial liabilities can be early adopted in isolation. These amendments to ASU 2016-01 require the changes in fair value relating to instrument-specific credit risk of fair value option elected financial liabilities to be presented separately in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Group has early adopted these sections of the update on January 1, 2016. As a result of adoption, a reclassification of a gain from retained earnings to accumulated other comprehensive income of CHF 475 million, net of tax, was recorded. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of the remaining sections of ASU 2016-01 on the Group’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
ASC Topic 835 – Interest
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (ASU 2015-03), an update to ASC Subtopic 835-30, “Interest – Imputation of Interest”. Under ASU 2015-03, an entity presents debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than an asset. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 on January 1, 2016 resulted in a reduction to both total assets and total liabilities of CHF 541 million, however, retrospective application was deemed immaterial and, as such, prior periods were not restated.
Standards to be adopted in future periods
ASC Topic 205 – Presentation of Financial Statements
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (ASU 2014-15), an update to ASC Topic 205 – Presentation of Financial Statements. The amendments in ASU 2014-15 provide guidance in US GAAP about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there are conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related disclosures in the notes to the financial statements. The amendments are expected to reduce diversity in the timing and content of such disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for the annual reporting period ending after December 15, 2016, and for the interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. As these amendments relate only to disclosures, the adoption of ASU 2014-15 will have no impact on the Group’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
ASC Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (ASU 2014-09), an update to ASC Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU outlines key steps that an entity should follow to achieve the core principle. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date” (ASU 2015-14). ASU 2015-14 defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 from interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 to December 15, 2017. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, “Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)” (ASU 2016-08), an update to ASC Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The amendments in ASU 2016-08 clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, “Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” (ASU 2016-10), an update to ASC Topic 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The amendments in ASU 2016-10 clarify the guidance regarding identifying performance obligations and the accounting for licenses. ASU 2016-08 and ASU 2016-10 are effective at the same date as ASU 2014-09. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09, ASU 2016-08 and ASU 2016-10 on the Group’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
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ASC Topic 718 – Compensation – Stock Compensation
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” (ASU 2016-09), an update to ASC Topic 718 - Compensation—Stock Compensation. The amendments in ASU 2016-09 provide simplification updates for several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and for the interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on the Group’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
ASC Topic 842 – Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases” (ASU 2016-02), creating ASC Topic 842 – Leases. ASU 2016-02 sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to present a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet. Lessor accounting is substantially unchanged compared to the current accounting guidance. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and for the interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the Group’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
3 Business developments
Acceleration of the announced strategy
On March 23, 2016, the Group announced a number of additional measures and adjusted financial objectives beyond those announced on October 21, 2015 to further lower its cost base, accelerate the risk-weighted assets and leverage reduction initiatives in the reshaping of the Global Markets business and further strengthen its capital position. The additional measures and new financial objectives that were announced include:
– increasing the gross savings target of CHF 3.5 billion by year-end 2018 to CHF 4.3 billion. The net cost savings target in the same time period has increased from CHF 2.0 billion to at least CHF 3.0 billion. These measures are expected to lead to an absolute cost base of CHF 18.0 billion or less by year-end 2018;
– setting a gross cost savings target for the Group of CHF 1.7 billion by year-end 2016;
– reducing the risk-weighted assets target in the Global Markets division from approximately USD 83 – 85 billion to USD 60 billion and the leverage exposure target from approximately USD 380 billion to USD 290 billion by year-end 2016;
– exiting the Distressed Credit, European Securitized Products trading and Long-Term Illiquid Financing businesses in Global Markets;
– the assets from businesses the Group is exiting and other business reductions in Global Markets will predominantly be transferred to the Strategic Resolution Unit over the course of 2016 and the Group is consolidating foreign exchange trading into its trading operations within Swiss Universal Bank; and
– disposals of real estate and non-core businesses and other actions to increase CET1 capital by at least CHF 1 billion during 2016.
The cost reduction program is based on the 2015 cost base and measured on constant foreign exchange rates and based on an expense run rate excluding major litigation expenses, goodwill impairment charges and estimated restructuring costs of CHF 2.0 billion (previously announced CHF 1.3 billion), but including other costs to achieve the savings, which do not meet the accounting definition of restructuring costs. Implementation of these strategy measures will lead to a recasting of prior period segment results, principally in respect of the Global Markets business and the Strategic Resolution Unit.
Transfer of US private banking business
In 1Q16, the Group completed the transfer of its US domestic private banking relationship managers and certain other staff to Wells Fargo’s brokerage business, Wells Fargo Advisors.
York Capital Management
In November 2010, Credit Suisse’s Asset Management business acquired a significant non-controlling economic interest in York Capital Management (York), a leading global event-driven hedge fund manager, from York’s owners. The transaction provided for earn-out payments based on the five-year financial performance by York, to be covered by an issuance of new shares of Credit Suisse Group AG (approximately 1% of the issued share capital) out of Credit Suisse Group’s authorized share capital in accordance with its articles of association. This share issuance is currently planned for early June 2016 and the newly issued shares will be sold in the market. To that end, prior to the issuance of these shares, Credit Suisse may, in compliance with laws and regulations, in particular with the Financial Market Infrastructure Act and its implementing ordinance, effect transactions which could involve the borrowing and sale of shares of Credit Suisse Group during the second quarter of 2016.
Sale of distressed credit portfolio
On May 3, 2016, Credit Suisse announced the signing of a Master Purchase Agreement to sell USD 1.27 billion of credit assets including a part of the Credit Suisse distressed portfolio to TSSP, the credit and special situations platform of TPG, a global private investment firm. The Credit Suisse distressed portfolio purchased by TSSP is comprised of over 270 instruments across asset types and geographies relating to approximately 170 companies.
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4 Discontinued operations
There were no operations that were discontinued in 1Q16 and 2015.
> Refer to “Note 4 – Discontinued operations” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information.
5 Segment information
Overview
The Group is a global financial services company domiciled in Switzerland and serves its clients through three regionally focused divisions: Swiss Universal Bank, International Wealth Management and Asia Pacific. These regional businesses are supported by two other divisions specialized in investment banking capabilities: Global Markets and Investment Banking & Capital Markets. The Strategic Resolution Unit consolidates the remaining portfolios from the former non-strategic units plus additional businesses and positions that do not fit with the strategic direction. The segment information reflects the Group’s six reportable segments and the Corporate Center, which are managed and reported on a pre-tax basis.
> Refer to “Note 5 – Segment information” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on segment information, revenue sharing and cost allocation and funding.
Net revenues and income before taxes
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Net revenues (CHF million)   
Swiss Universal Bank 1,316 1,470 1,347
International Wealth Management 1,108 1,146 1,069
Asia Pacific 894 826 1,088
Global Markets 973 1,127 2,416
Investment Banking & Capital Markets 369 403 400
Strategic Resolution Unit (112) 21 176
Corporate Center 90 (783) 151
Net revenues  4,638 4,210 6,647
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes (CHF million)   
Swiss Universal Bank 426 367 427
International Wealth Management 270 (20) 263
Asia Pacific 251 (617) 465
Global Markets (635) (3,474) 842
Investment Banking & Capital Markets (103) (497) (47)
Strategic Resolution Unit (724) (1,122) (383)
Corporate Center 31 (1,078) (56)
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes  (484) (6,441) 1,511
Total assets
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Total assets (CHF million)   
Swiss Universal Bank 215,084 218,306
International Wealth Management 81,097 94,033
Asia Pacific 85,118 85,929
Global Markets 272,520 262,201
Investment Banking & Capital Markets 18,341 19,800
Strategic Resolution Unit 74,061 77,664
Corporate Center 67,677 62,872
Total assets  813,898 820,805
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6 Net interest income
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Net interest income (CHF million)
Loans 1,389 1,449 1,317
Investment securities 17 16 13
Trading assets 2,086 1,819 1,953
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 704 676 650
Other 389 566 557
Interest and dividend income 4,585 4,526 4,490
Deposits (244) (195) (255)
Short-term borrowings (16) (15) (34)
Trading liabilities (1,024) (759) (795)
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions (376) (324) (315)
Long-term debt (858) (991) (886)
Other (56) (48) (53)
Interest expense (2,574) (2,332) (2,338)
Net interest income  2,011 2,194 2,152
7 Commissions and fees
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Commissions and fees (CHF million)   
Lending business 398 449 300
Investment and portfolio management 810 878 833
Other securities business 11 11 22
Fiduciary business 821 889 855
Underwriting 222 328 445
Brokerage 833 804 1,008
Underwriting and brokerage 1,055 1,132 1,453
Other services 401 444 371
Commissions and fees  2,675 2,914 2,979
8 Trading revenues
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Trading revenues (CHF million)   
Interest rate products 1,719 (1,247) 2,594
Foreign exchange products (582) (147) (853)
Equity/index-related products (1,163) 480 (159)
Credit products (534) (97) (349)
Commodity, emission and energy products (3) (29) (10)
Other products 292 (309) 167
Trading revenues  (271) (1,349) 1,390
Represents revenues on a product basis which are not representative of business results within segments, as segment results utilize financial instruments across various product types.
> Refer to “Note 8 – Trading revenues” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on trading revenues and managing trading risks.
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9 Other revenues
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Other revenues (CHF million)   
Noncontrolling interests without SEI 0 17 (28)
Loans held-for-sale (9) (1) (8)
Long-lived assets held-for-sale 33 60 2
Equity method investments 49 82 46
Other investments (16) 111 (72)
Other 166 182 186
Other revenues  223 451 126
10 Provision for credit losses
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Provision for credit losses (CHF million)   
Provision for loan losses 126 128 31
Provision for lending-related and other exposures 24 5 (1)
Provision for credit losses  150 133 30
11 Compensation and benefits
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Compensation and benefits (CHF million)   
Salaries and variable compensation 2,166 2,777 2,617
Social security 147 167 191
Other 1 169 205 168
Compensation and benefits  2,482 3,149 2,976
1
Includes pension and other post-retirement expense of CHF 79 million, CHF 105 million and CHF 90 million in 1Q16, 4Q15 and 1Q15, respectively.
12 General and administrative expenses
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
General and administrative expenses (CHF million)   
Occupancy expenses 248 273 243
IT, machinery, etc. 297 347 316
Provisions and losses 78 671 73
Travel and entertainment 90 115 89
Professional services 804 1,007 632
Amortization and impairment of other intangible assets 2 3 6
Other 329 392 379
General and administrative expenses  1,848 2,808 1,738
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13 Restructuring expenses
In connection with the strategic review of the Group, restructuring expenses of CHF 255 million and CHF 355 million were recognized in 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively. Restructuring expenses primarily include termination costs, expenses in connection with the acceleration of certain deferred compensation awards and real estate contract termination costs.
Restructuring expenses by segment
in 1Q16 4Q15
Restructuring expenses by segment (CHF million)   
Swiss Universal Bank 40 39
International Wealth Management 9 33
Asia Pacific 1 3
Global Markets 101 105
Investment Banking & Capital Markets 27 22
Strategic Resolution Unit 77 153
Total restructuring expenses  255 355
Restructuring expenses by type
in 1Q16 4Q15
Restructuring expenses by type (CHF million)   
Compensation and benefits-related expenses 182 309
   of which severance expenses  56 191
   of which accelerated deferred compensation  106 87
   of which pension expenses  22 31
General and administrative-related expenses 73 46
Total restructuring expenses  255 355
Restructuring provision
   1Q16 4Q15
Compen-
sation and
benefits		 General and
administrative
expenses

Total		 Compen-
sation and
benefits		 General and
administrative
expenses

Total
Restructuring provision (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  187 12 199 0 0 0
Net additional charges 1 56 73 129 191 46 237
Utilization (50) 2 (48) (4) (34) (38)
Balance at end of period  193 87 280 187 12 199
1
The following items for which expense accretion was accelerated in 1Q16 and 4Q15 due to the restructuring of the Group are not included in the restructuring provision: unsettled share-based compensation of CHF 33 million and CHF 23 million, respectively, and unsettled pension obligations of CHF 23 million and CHF 31 million, respectively, which remain classified as a component of total shareholders’ equity; and unsettled cash-based deferred compensation of CHF 71 million and CHF 64 million, respectively, which remains classified as compensation liabilities. The settlement date for the unsettled share-based compensation remains unchanged at three years.
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14 Earnings per share
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Basic net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders (CHF million)   
Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders for basic earnings per share  (302) (5,828) 1,054
Available for common shares (302) (5,828) 1,029
Available for unvested share-based payment awards 0 0 25
Diluted net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders (CHF million)   
Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders for diluted earnings per share  (302) (5,828) 1,054
Available for common shares (302) (5,828) 1,029
Available for unvested share-based payment awards 0 0 25
Weighted-average shares outstanding (million)   
Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share available for common shares  1,980.7 1,777.2 1,670.3
Dilutive share options and warrants 0.0 0.0 0.9
Dilutive share awards 0.0 0.0 30.8
Weighted-average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share available for common shares 1 1,980.7 2 1,777.2 2 1,702.0
Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic/diluted earnings per share available for unvested share-based payment awards  10.3 19.1 41.3
Earnings/(loss) per share available for common shares (CHF)   
Basic earnings/(loss) per share available for common shares  (0.15) (3.28) 0.62
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share available for common shares  (0.15) (3.28) 0.60
Prior periods have been adjusted to reflect the increase in the number of shares outstanding as a result of the discount element in the 2015 rights issue, as required under US GAAP.
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 7.5 million, 7.9 million and 9.2 million for 1Q16, 4Q15 and 1Q15, respectively.
2
Due to the net losses in 1Q16 and 4Q15, 2.3 million and 0.9 million, respectively, of weighted-average share options and warrants outstanding and 53.7 million and 61.2 million, respectively, of weighted-average share awards outstanding were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation, as the effect would be antidilutive.
15 Trading assets and liabilities
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Trading assets (CHF million)   
Debt securities 72,864 80,542
Equity securities 73,763 70,961
Derivative instruments 1 29,792 28,365
Other 11,131 10,869
Trading assets  187,550 190,737
Trading liabilities (CHF million)   
Short positions 28,962 25,485
Derivative instruments 1 24,620 23,486
Trading liabilities  53,582 48,971
1
Amounts shown after counterparty and cash collateral netting.
Cash collateral on derivative instruments
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Cash collateral – netted (CHF million)   1
Cash collateral paid 34,413 31,887
Cash collateral received 26,246 21,942
Cash collateral – not netted (CHF million)   2
Cash collateral paid 8,121 7,921
Cash collateral received 12,625 13,989
1
Recorded as cash collateral netting on derivative instruments in Note 22 – Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities.
2
Recorded as cash collateral on derivative instruments in Note 19 – Other assets and other liabilities.
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16 Investment securities
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Investment securities (CHF million)   
Securities available-for-sale 3,143 3,090
Total investment securities  3,143 3,090
Investment securities by type
end of    1Q16 4Q15

Amortized
cost		 Gross
unrealized
gains		 Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Amortized
cost		 Gross
unrealized
gains		 Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Investment securities by type (CHF million)   
Debt securities issued by Swiss federal, cantonal or local governmental entities 253 23 0 276 273 21 0 294
Debt securities issued by foreign governments 1,387 41 0 1,428 1,382 34 0 1,416
Corporate debt securities 285 0 0 285 285 0 0 285
Residential mortgage-backed securities 1,039 0 0 1,039 750 0 0 750
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 28 0 0 28 259 0 0 259
Debt securities available-for-sale 2,992 64 0 3,056 2,949 55 0 3,004
Banks, trust and insurance companies 66 20 0 86 65 20 0 85
Industry and all other 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1
Equity securities available-for-sale 67 20 0 87 66 20 0 86
Securities available-for-sale  3,059 84 0 3,143 3,015 75 0 3,090
There were no unrealized losses on investment securities as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15. No significant impairment charges were recorded as the Group does not intend to sell the investments, nor is it more likely than not that the Group will be required to sell the investments before the recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity.
Proceeds from sales, realized gains and realized losses from available-for-sale securities
in    1Q16 1Q15
Debt
securities		 Equity
securities		 Debt
securities		 Equity
securities
Additional information (CHF million)   
Proceeds from sales 6 0 0 6
Amortized cost, fair value and average yield of debt securities
    Debt securities
available-for-sale

end of
Amortized
cost
Fair
value		 Average
yield
(in %)
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Due within 1 year 346 346 0.41
Due from 1 to 5 years 1,425 1,471 0.90
Due from 5 to 10 years 147 163 1.11
Due after 10 years 1,074 1,076 3.99
Total debt securities  2,992 3,056 1.96
17 Loans, allowance for loan losses and credit quality
> Refer to “Note 19 – Loans, allowance for loan losses and credit quality” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on loans, allowance for loan losses, credit quality, value of collateral and impaired loans.
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Loans
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Loans (CHF million)   
Mortgages 103,595 103,164
Loans collateralized by securities 35,068 37,946
Consumer finance 3,575 3,766
Consumer 142,238 144,876
Real estate 26,793 26,451
Commercial and industrial loans 77,627 77,767
Financial institutions 20,672 21,334
Governments and public institutions 4,040 3,578
Corporate & institutional 129,132 129,130
Gross loans  271,370 274,006
   of which held at amortized cost  249,849 253,186
   of which held at fair value  21,521 20,820
Net (unearned income)/deferred expenses (160) (145)
Allowance for loan losses (962) (866)
Net loans  270,248 272,995
Gross loans by location (CHF million)   
Switzerland 157,319 155,771
Foreign 114,051 118,235
Gross loans  271,370 274,006
Impaired loan portfolio (CHF million)   
Non-performing loans 1,046 983
Non-interest-earning loans 233 272
Non-performing and non-interest-earning loans 1,279 1,255
Restructured loans 288 282
Potential problem loans 645 436
Other impaired loans 933 718
Gross impaired loans  2,212 1,973
Allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio
   1Q16 4Q15 1Q15

Consumer		 Corporate &
institutional
Total
Consumer		 Corporate &
institutional
Total
Consumer		 Corporate &
institutional
Total
Allowance for loan losses (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  216 650 866 226 584 810 251 507 758
Net movements recognized in statements of operations 0 126 126 5 123 128 15 16 31
Gross write-offs (20) (19) (39) (23) (62) (85) (21) (4) (25)
Recoveries 3 20 23 4 1 5 2 7 9
Net write-offs (17) 1 (16) (19) (61) (80) (19) 3 (16)
Provisions for interest 3 (1) 2 2 1 3 1 8 9
Foreign currency translation impact and other adjustments, net (5) (11) (16) 2 3 5 (3) (12) (15)
Balance at end of period  197 765 962 216 650 866 245 522 767
   of which individually evaluated for impairment  154 570 724 170 480 650 198 352 550
   of which collectively evaluated for impairment  43 195 238 46 170 216 47 170 217
Gross loans held at amortized cost (CHF million)   
Balance at end of period  142,217 107,632 249,849 144,855 108,331 253,186 142,483 107,264 249,747
   of which individually evaluated for impairment 1 658 1,554 2,212 647 1,326 1,973 562 861 1,423
   of which collectively evaluated for impairment  141,559 106,078 247,637 144,208 107,005 251,213 141,921 106,403 248,324
1
Represents gross impaired loans both with and without a specific allowance.
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Purchases, reclassifications and sales
in    1Q16 4Q15 1Q15

Consumer		 Corporate &
institutional
Total
Consumer		 Corporate &
institutional
Total
Consumer		 Corporate &
institutional
Total
Loans held at amortized cost (CHF million)   
Purchases 1 0 695 695 48 1,080 1,128 116 991 1,107
Reclassifications from loans held-for-sale 2 0 78 78 0 163 163 0 123 123
Reclassifications to loans held-for-sale 3 1,123 411 1,534 1,641 76 1,717 0 206 206
Sales 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 80
1
Includes drawdowns under purchased loan commitments.
2
Includes loans previously reclassified to held-for-sale that were not sold and were reclassified back to loans held-to-maturity.
3
All loans held at amortized cost which are sold are reclassified to loans held-for-sale on or prior to the date of the sale.
Gross loans held at amortized cost by internal counterparty rating
    Investment
grade		 Non-investment
grade
end of AAA to BBB BB to C D Total
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Mortgages 90,819 12,527 249 103,595
Loans collateralized by securities 33,109 1,819 139 35,067
Consumer finance 1,117 2,231 207 3,555
Consumer 125,045 16,577 595 142,217
Real estate 19,756 6,194 113 26,063
Commercial and industrial loans 33,568 31,142 920 65,630
Financial institutions 11,530 3,234 139 14,903
Governments and public institutions 971 65 0 1,036
Corporate & institutional 65,825 40,635 1,172 107,632
Gross loans held at amortized cost  190,870 57,212 1,767 249,849
Value of collateral 1 176,155 47,172 1,008 224,335
4Q15 (CHF million)   
Mortgages 89,966 12,950 248 103,164
Loans collateralized by securities 36,129 1,679 138 37,946
Consumer finance 1,247 2,272 226 3,745
Consumer 127,342 16,901 612 144,855
Real estate 19,454 6,126 98 25,678
Commercial and industrial loans 32,995 32,365 859 66,219
Financial institutions 12,391 2,965 149 15,505
Governments and public institutions 824 105 0 929
Corporate & institutional 65,664 41,561 1,106 108,331
Gross loans held at amortized cost  193,006 58,462 1,718 253,186
Value of collateral 1 178,649 48,422 1,063 228,134
1
Includes the value of collateral up to the amount of the outstanding related loans. For mortgages, the value of collateral is determined at the time of granting the loan and thereafter regularly reviewed according to the Group's risk management policies and directives, with maximum review periods determined by property type, market liquidity, market transparency and appraisal cost.
100
Gross loans held at amortized cost – aging analysis
   Current Past due

end of
Up to
30 days		 31–60
days		 61–90
days		 More than
90 days
Total
Total
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Mortgages 103,168 186 45 9 187 427 103,595
Loans collateralized by securities 34,645 264 12 1 145 422 35,067
Consumer finance 3,078 227 39 37 174 477 3,555
Consumer 140,891 677 96 47 506 1,326 142,217
Real estate 25,905 83 28 2 45 158 26,063
Commercial and industrial loans 63,959 826 147 133 565 1,671 65,630
Financial institutions 14,604 118 13 38 130 299 14,903
Governments and public institutions 1,034 2 0 0 0 2 1,036
Corporate & institutional 105,502 1,029 188 173 740 2,130 107,632
Gross loans held at amortized cost  246,393 1,706 284 220 1,246 3,456 249,849
4Q15 (CHF million)   
Mortgages 102,895 80 17 10 162 269 103,164
Loans collateralized by securities 37,589 214 7 1 135 357 37,946
Consumer finance 3,321 176 36 33 179 424 3,745
Consumer 143,805 470 60 44 476 1,050 144,855
Real estate 25,595 24 3 1 55 83 25,678
Commercial and industrial loans 65,129 507 109 69 405 1,090 66,219
Financial institutions 15,259 90 45 2 109 246 15,505
Governments and public institutions 928 1 0 0 0 1 929
Corporate & institutional 106,911 622 157 72 569 1,420 108,331
Gross loans held at amortized cost  250,716 1,092 217 116 1,045 2,470 253,186
Gross impaired loans by category
    Non-performing and
non-interest-earning loans
Other impaired loans

end of
Non-
performing		 Non-
interest-
earning

Total
Re-
structured
Potential
problem

Total

Total
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Mortgages 231 9 240 14 48 62 302 1
Loans collateralized by securities 123 24 147 0 0 0 147
Consumer finance 182 23 205 0 4 4 209
Consumer 536 56 592 14 52 66 658
Real estate 66 4 70 0 48 48 118
Commercial and industrial loans 362 124 486 274 511 785 1,271
Financial institutions 82 49 131 0 34 34 165
Corporate & institutional 510 177 687 274 593 867 1,554
Gross impaired loans  1,046 233 1,279 288 645 933 2,212
4Q15 (CHF million)   
Mortgages 197 17 214 18 49 67 281 1
Loans collateralized by securities 108 27 135 0 3 3 138
Consumer finance 204 23 227 0 1 1 228
Consumer 509 67 576 18 53 71 647
Real estate 53 19 72 0 29 29 101
Commercial and industrial loans 333 136 469 263 319 582 1,051
Financial institutions 88 50 138 1 35 36 174
Corporate & institutional 474 205 679 264 383 647 1,326
Gross impaired loans  983 272 1,255 282 436 718 1,973
1
As of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, CHF 66 million and CHF 68 million, respectively, were related to consumer mortgages secured by residential real estate for which formal foreclosure proceedings according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction were in process.
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Gross impaired loan detail
end of    1Q16 4Q15

Recorded
investment		 Unpaid
principal
balance		 Associated
specific
allowance
Recorded
investment		 Unpaid
principal
balance		 Associated
specific
allowance
Gross impaired loan detail (CHF million)   
Mortgages 197 184 23 209 196 26
Loans collateralized by securities 112 106 7 117 112 15
Consumer finance 200 180 124 221 201 129
Consumer 509 470 154 547 509 170
Real estate 66 61 9 76 72 10
Commercial and industrial loans 1,109 1,094 491 815 796 387
Financial institutions 164 157 70 172 166 83
Corporate & institutional 1,339 1,312 570 1,063 1,034 480
Gross impaired loans with a specific allowance  1,848 1,782 724 1,610 1,543 650
Mortgages 105 105 – 72 71 –
Loans collateralized by securities 35 35 – 21 22 –
Consumer finance 9 9 – 7 7 –
Consumer 149 149 – 100 100 –
Real estate 52 52 – 25 25 –
Commercial and industrial loans 162 162 – 236 236 –
Financial institutions 1 1 – 2 2 –
Corporate & institutional 215 215 – 263 263 –
Gross impaired loans without specific allowance  364 364 – 363 363 –
Gross impaired loans  2,212 2,146 724 1,973 1,906 650
   of which consumer 658 619 154 647 609 170
   of which corporate & institutional  1,554 1,527 570 1,326 1,297 480
Gross impaired loan detail (continued)
in    1Q16 4Q15 1Q15

Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized		 Interest
income
recognized
(cash basis)
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized		 Interest
income
recognized
(cash basis)
Average
recorded
investment
Interest
income
recognized		 Interest
income
recognized
(cash basis)
Gross impaired loan detail (CHF million)   
Mortgages 197 0 0 211 0 1 180 0 0
Loans collateralized by securities 113 0 0 121 0 0 59 0 0
Consumer finance 216 0 0 225 0 0 230 0 0
Consumer 526 0 0 557 0 1 469 0 0
Real estate 76 0 0 92 0 0 65 0 0
Commercial and industrial loans 902 3 1 724 1 0 552 1 1
Financial institutions 168 0 0 176 0 0 137 1 1
Corporate & institutional 1,146 3 1 992 1 0 754 2 2
Gross impaired loans with a specific allowance  1,672 3 1 1,549 1 1 1,223 2 2
Mortgages 76 1 0 42 1 0 50 0 0
Loans collateralized by securities 25 0 0 22 0 0 22 0 0
Consumer finance 7 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 0
Consumer 108 1 0 71 1 0 79 0 0
Real estate 29 0 0 22 1 0 8 0 0
Commercial and industrial loans 219 2 0 197 1 0 13 0 0
Financial institutions 3 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0
Corporate & institutional 251 2 0 224 2 0 22 0 0
Gross impaired loans without specific allowance  359 3 0 295 3 0 101 0 0
Gross impaired loans  2,031 6 1 1,844 4 1 1,324 2 2
   of which consumer 634 1 0 628 1 1 548 0 0
   of which corporate & institutional  1,397 5 1 1,216 3 0 776 2 2
102
Restructured loans held at amortized cost
in    1Q16 4Q15 1Q15


Number of
contracts		 Recorded
investment –
pre-
modification		 Recorded
investment –
post-
modification

Number of
contracts		 Recorded
investment –
pre-
modification		 Recorded
investment –
post-
modification

Number of
contracts		 Recorded
investment –
pre-
modification		 Recorded
investment –
post-
modification
Restructured loans (CHF million)   
Commercial and industrial loans 5 15 15 8 110 106 2 71 78
Financial institutions 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0
Total  5 15 15 9 112 108 2 71 78
In 1Q16, the loan modifications of the Group included extended repayment terms, including the suspension of annual contractual credit limit reductions, and cash margin requirements on new trade finance transactions.
In 1Q16, 4Q15 and 1Q15, the Group did not experience a default on any loan which had been restructured within the previous 12 months.
18 Goodwill
Goodwill

1Q16
Swiss
Universal
Bank
International
Wealth
Management

Asia
Pacific

Global
Markets		 Investment
Banking &
Capital
Markets
Strategic
Resolution
Unit
Credit
Suisse
Group
Gross amount of goodwill (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  567 1,549 2,294 3,250 1,027 12 8,699
Goodwill acquired during the year 5 0 0 0 0 0 5
Foreign currency translation impact (10) (44) (35) (13) (16) 0 (118)
Other 1 41 18 (1) (65) 0 0 (7)
Balance at end of period  603 1,523 2,258 3,172 1,011 12 8,579
Accumulated impairment (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  0 0 772 2,719 388 12 3,891
Balance at end of period  0 0 772 2,719 388 12 3,891
Net book value (CHF million)   
Net book value  603 1,523 1,486 453 623 0 4,688
1
Primarily reflects reallocations of goodwill to reporting units on a relative fair value basis as a result of the announced strategic measures affecting Global Markets.
In accordance with US GAAP, the Group continually assesses whether or not there has been a triggering event requiring a review of goodwill. As of March 31, 2016, the Group’s market capitalization was below book value.
On March 23, 2016, the Group announced a number of strategy measures affecting its Global Markets and Strategic Resolution Unit segments, including business exits and other business reductions in Global Markets. The Group determined that these changes constituted a triggering event. The Group’s reporting units were not changed as a result of this announcement and remain defined as follows: Swiss Universal Bank – Private Banking, Swiss Universal Bank – Corporate & Institutional Banking, International Wealth Management – Private Banking, International Wealth Management – Asset Management, Asia Pacific – Private Banking, Asia Pacific – Investment Banking, Global Markets, Investment Banking & Capital Markets and the Strategic Resolution Unit.
The carrying value of each reporting unit for purposes of the goodwill impairment test is determined by considering the reporting units’ risk-weighted assets usage, leverage ratio exposure, deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets. Any residual equity, after considering the total of these elements, is allocated to the reporting units on a pro-rata basis.
103
In estimating the fair value of its reporting units, the Group applied a combination of the market approach and income approach. Under the market approach, consideration was given to price to projected earnings multiples or price to book value multiples for similarly traded companies and prices paid in recent transactions that have occurred in its industry or in related industries. Under the income approach, a discount rate was applied that reflects the risk and uncertainty related to the reporting unit’s projected cash flows, which are determined from the Group’s financial plan.
In determining the estimated fair value, the Group relied upon its five-year strategic business plan which included significant management assumptions and estimates based on its view of current and future economic conditions and regulatory changes.
Under US GAAP, goodwill has to be tested for impairment before and immediately after a reorganization or restructuring of reporting units. As a result, the goodwill impairment test was performed as of March 31, 2016 under the old business structure and then again under the newly defined structure according to the announcement on March 23, 2016.
Based on its goodwill impairment analysis performed as of March 31, 2016, the Group concluded that there was no impairment necessary for its Global Markets reporting unit as the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 5%. The goodwill allocated to this reporting unit has become more sensitive to an impairment as the valuation of the reporting unit is highly correlated with economic and financial market conditions, client trading and investing activity and the regulatory environment in which it operates.
The Group concluded that the estimated fair value for all of its other reporting units with goodwill substantially exceeded their related carrying values and that no impairment was necessary.
The Group engaged the services of an independent valuation specialist to assist in the valuation of the Global Markets reporting unit as of March 31, 2016. The valuations were also performed using a combination of the market approach and income approach.
The results of the impairment evaluation of each reporting unit’s goodwill would be significantly impacted by adverse changes in the underlying parameters used in the valuation process. If actual outcomes adversely differ by a significant margin from its best estimates of the key economic assumptions and associated cash flows applied in the valuation of the reporting unit, the Group could potentially incur material impairment charges in the future.
104
19 Other assets and other liabilities
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Other assets (CHF million)   
Cash collateral on derivative instruments 8,121 7,921
Cash collateral on non-derivative transactions 412 327
Derivative instruments used for hedging 294 186
Assets held-for-sale 13,187 26,061
   of which loans 1 12,981 25,839
   of which real estate 2 171 182
   of which long-lived assets  35 40
Assets held for separate accounts 907 1,307
Interest and fees receivable 5,196 5,658
Deferred tax assets 6,341 6,179
Prepaid expenses 520 448
Failed purchases 2,885 2,770
Other 6,764 7,160
Other assets  44,627 58,017
Other liabilities (CHF million)   
Cash collateral on derivative instruments 12,625 13,989
Cash collateral on non-derivative transactions 420 518
Derivative instruments used for hedging 235 110
Deposits held-for-sale 2,690 0
Provisions 1,644 1,851
   of which off-balance sheet risk  108 88
Restructuring liabilities 280 199
Liabilities held for separate accounts 907 1,307
Interest and fees payable 5,231 6,011
Current tax liabilities 841 608
Deferred tax liabilities 50 54
Failed sales 1,378 1,551
Other 14,014 16,033
Other liabilities  40,315 42,231
1
Included as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15 were CHF 968 million and CHF 1,135 million, respectively, in restricted loans, which represented collateral on secured borrowings, and CHF 73 million and CHF 60 million, respectively, in loans held in trusts, which were consolidated as a result of failed sales under US GAAP.
2
As of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, real estate held-for-sale included foreclosed or repossessed real estate of CHF 35 million and CHF 31 million, respectively, of which CHF 6 million and CHF 3 million, respectively were related to residential real estate.
20 Long-term debt
Long-term debt
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Long-term debt (CHF million)   
Senior 157,849 157,986
Subordinated 23,494 24,796
Non-recourse liabilities from consolidated VIEs 2,147 14,826
Long-term debt  183,490 197,608
   of which reported at fair value  69,104 80,931
   of which structured notes  55,006 54,848
Structured notes by product
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Structured notes (CHF million)   
Equity 33,421 35,594
Fixed income 13,805 11,534
Credit 5,505 5,261
Other 2,275 2,459
Total structured notes  55,006 54,848
105
21 Accumulated other comprehensive income and additional share information
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)


Gains/
(losses)
on cash
flow hedges


Cumulative
translation
adjustments
Unrealized
gains/
(losses)
on
securities


Actuarial
gains/
(losses)

Net prior
service
credit/
(cost)		 Gains/
(losses)
on
liabilities
relating to
credit risk		 Accumu-
lated other
compre-
hensive
income/
(loss)
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  (15) (12,615) 60 (4,672) 607 – (16,635)
Increase/(decrease) 47 (886) 5 22 0 1,266 454
Increase/(decrease) due to equity method investments (3) 0 0 0 0 0 (3)
Reclassification adjustments, included in net income/(loss) 2 49 0 83 (28) 0 106
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax 0 0 0 0 0 475 475
Total increase/(decrease) 46 (837) 5 105 (28) 1,741 1,032
Balance at end of period  31 (13,452) 65 (4,567) 579 1,741 (15,603)
4Q15 (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  30 (12,875) 62 (3,757) 389 – (16,151)
Increase/(decrease) (64) 261 (2) (1,021) 238 – (588)
Increase/(decrease) due to equity method investments 5 (1) 0 0 0 – 4
Reclassification adjustments, included in net income/(loss) 14 0 0 106 (20) – 100
Total increase/(decrease) (45) 260 (2) (915) 218 – (484)
Balance at end of period  (15) (12,615) 60 (4,672) 607 – (16,635)
1Q15 (CHF million)   
Balance at beginning of period  (31) (11,478) 64 (4,010) 452 – (15,003)
Increase/(decrease) 18 (1,471) 10 1 0 – (1,442)
Increase/(decrease) due to equity method investments (16) 0 0 0 0 – (16)
Reclassification adjustments, included in net income/(loss) 6 2 0 88 (21) – 75
Total increase/(decrease) 8 (1,469) 10 89 (21) – (1,383)
Balance at end of period  (23) (12,947) 74 (3,921) 431 – (16,386)
Details on significant reclassification adjustments
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Reclassification adjustments, included in net income/(loss) (CHF million)   
Cumulative translation adjustments 
   Sale of subsidiaries 1 49 0 0
Actuarial gains/(losses) 
   Amortization of recognized actuarial losses 2 107 137 112
   Tax expense/(benefit)  (24) (31) (24)
   Net of tax  83 106 88
Net prior service credit/(cost) 
   Amortization of recognized prior service credit/(cost) 2 (36) (27) (28)
   Tax expense  8 7 7
   Net of tax  (28) (20) (21)
1
Includes net releases of CHF 52 million on the sale of Credit Suisse (Gibraltar) Limited in 1Q16. These were reclassified from cumulative translation adjustments and included in net income in other revenues.
2
These components are included in the computation of total benefit costs. Refer to "Note 25 – Pension and other post-retirement benefits" for further information.
106
Additional share information
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Common shares issued   
Balance at beginning of period  1,957,379,244 1,638,395,346 1,607,168,947
Issuance of common shares 0 318,983,898 0
Balance at end of period  1,957,379,244 1,957,379,244 1,607,168,947
Treasury shares   
Balance at beginning of period  (5,910,224) (4,670,627) (7,666,658)
Sale of treasury shares 190,347,314 282,833,980 80,525,427
Repurchase of treasury shares (196,089,371) (285,000,704) (117,313,038)
Share-based compensation 712,418 927,127 759,175
Balance at end of period  (10,939,863) (5,910,224) (43,695,094)
Common shares outstanding   
Balance at end of period  1,946,439,381 1 1,951,469,020 1 1,563,473,853 2
1
At par value CHF 0.04 each, fully paid. In addition to the treasury shares, a maximum of 680,000,000 unissued shares (conditional, conversion and authorized capital) were available for issuance without further approval of the shareholders. 515,145,579 of these shares were reserved for capital instruments.
2
At par value CHF 0.04 each, fully paid. In addition to the treasury shares, a maximum of 680,000,000 unissued shares (conditional, conversion and authorized capital) were available for issuance without further approval of the shareholders. 498,874,240 of these shares were reserved for capital instruments.
22 Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities
The disclosures set out in the tables below include derivatives, reverse repurchase and repurchase agreements, and securities lending and borrowing transactions that:
– are offset in the Group’s consolidated balance sheets; or
– are subject to an enforceable master netting agreement or similar agreement (enforceable master netting agreements), irrespective of whether they are offset in the Group’s consolidated balance sheets.
Similar agreements include derivative clearing agreements, global master repurchase agreements and global master securities lending agreements.
Derivatives
The Group transacts bilateral OTC derivatives mainly under the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreements and Swiss Master Agreements for OTC derivative instruments. These agreements provide for the net settlement of all transactions under the agreement through a single payment in the event of default or termination under the agreement. They allow the Group to offset balances from derivative assets and liabilities as well as the receivables and payables to related cash collateral transacted with the same counterparty. Collateral for OTC derivatives is received and provided in the form of cash and marketable securities. Such collateral may be subject to the standard industry terms of an ISDA Credit Support Annex. The terms of an ISDA Credit Support Annex provide that securities received or provided as collateral may be pledged or sold during the term of the transactions and must be returned upon maturity of the transaction. These terms also give each counterparty the right to terminate the related transactions upon the other counterparty’s failure to post collateral. Financial collateral received or pledged for OTC derivatives may also be subject to collateral agreements which restrict the use of financial collateral.
For derivatives transacted with exchanges (exchange-traded derivatives) and central clearing counterparties (OTC-cleared derivatives), positive and negative replacement values (NRV) and related cash collateral may be offset if the terms of the rules and regulations governing these exchanges and central clearing counterparties permit such netting and offset.
Where no such agreements exist, fair values are recorded on a gross basis.
Exchange-traded derivatives or OTC-cleared derivatives, that are fully margined and for which the daily margin payments constitute settlement of the outstanding exposure, are not included in the offsetting disclosures because they are not subject to offsetting due to the daily settlement. The daily margin payments, which are not settled until the next settlement cycle is conducted, are presented in brokerage receivables or brokerage payables. The notional amount for these daily settled derivatives is included in the fair value of derivative instruments table in “Note 26 – Derivatives and hedging activities”.
Under US GAAP, the Group elected to account for substantially all financial instruments with an embedded derivative that is not considered clearly and closely related to the host contract at fair value. There is an exception for certain bifurcatable hybrid debt instruments which the Group did not elect to account for at fair value. However, these bifurcated embedded derivatives are generally not subject to enforceable master netting agreements and are not recorded as derivative instruments under trading assets and liabilities or other assets and other liabilities. Information on bifurcated embedded derivatives has therefore not been included in the offsetting disclosures.
107
The following table presents the gross amount of derivatives subject to enforceable master netting agreements by contract and transaction type, the amount of offsetting, the amount of derivatives not subject to enforceable master netting agreements and the net amount presented in the consolidated balance sheets.
Offsetting of derivatives
end of    1Q16 4Q15
Derivative
assets		 Derivative
liabilities		 Derivative
assets		 Derivative
liabilities
Gross derivatives subject to enforceable master netting agreements (CHF billion)   
OTC-cleared 23.3 20.7 15.7 14.5
OTC 180.6 174.6 153.0 146.5
Exchange-traded 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Interest rate products  204.0 195.3 168.7 161.0
OTC-cleared 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
OTC 58.1 66.1 58.1 68.2
Exchange-traded 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3
Foreign exchange products  58.3 66.4 58.4 68.5
OTC 11.6 13.0 12.0 13.3
Exchange-traded 11.0 13.4 8.9 11.2
Equity/index-related products  22.6 26.4 20.9 24.5
OTC-cleared 3.6 3.8 3.8 4.0
OTC 11.4 10.7 13.5 12.4
Credit derivatives  15.0 14.5 17.3 16.4
OTC 2.5 1.6 2.6 1.5
Exchange-traded 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1
Other products  2.5 1.6 2.7 1.6
OTC-cleared 26.9 24.6 19.5 18.5
OTC 264.2 266.0 239.2 241.9
Exchange-traded 11.3 13.6 9.3 11.6
Total gross derivatives subject to enforceable master netting agreements  302.4 304.2 268.0 272.0
Offsetting (CHF billion)   
OTC-cleared (24.8) (24.4) (19.0) (18.5)
OTC (242.3) (249.8) (217.1) (226.5)
Exchange-traded (10.7) (11.8) (9.0) (9.9)
Offsetting  (277.8) (286.0) (245.1) (254.9)
   of which counterparty netting  (251.6) (251.6) (223.0) (223.0)
   of which cash collateral netting  (26.2) (34.4) (22.1) (31.9)
Net derivatives presented in the consolidated balance sheets (CHF billion)   
OTC-cleared 2.1 0.2 0.5 0.0
OTC 21.9 16.2 22.1 15.4
Exchange-traded 0.6 1.8 0.3 1.7
Total net derivatives subject to enforceable master netting agreements  24.6 18.2 22.9 17.1
Total derivatives not subject to enforceable master netting agreements 1 5.5 6.7 5.7 6.5
Total net derivatives presented in the consolidated balance sheets  30.1 24.9 28.6 23.6
   of which recorded in trading assets and trading liabilities  29.8 24.6 28.4 23.5
   of which recorded in other assets and other liabilities  0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1
1
Represents derivatives where a legal opinion supporting the enforceability of netting in the event of default or termination under the agreement is not in place.
108
Reverse repurchase and repurchase agreements and securities lending and borrowing transactions
Reverse repurchase and repurchase agreements are generally covered by global master repurchase agreements with netting terms similar to ISDA Master Agreements. In certain situations, for example in the event of default, all contracts under the agreements are terminated and are settled net in one single payment. Transactions under such agreements are netted in the consolidated balance sheets if they are with the same counterparty, have the same maturity date, settle through the same clearing institution and are subject to the same master netting agreement. The amounts offset are measured on the same basis as the underlying transaction (i.e., on an accrual basis or fair value basis).
Securities lending and borrowing transactions are generally executed under global master securities lending agreements with netting terms similar to ISDA Master Agreements. In certain situations, for example in the event of default, all contracts under the agreement are terminated and are settled net in one single payment. Transactions under these agreements are netted in the consolidated balance sheets if they meet the same right of offset criteria as for reverse repurchase and repurchase agreements. In general, most securities lending and borrowing transactions do not meet the criterion of having the same settlement date specified at inception of the transaction, and therefore they are not eligible for netting in the consolidated balance sheets. However, securities lending and borrowing transactions with explicit maturity dates may be eligible for netting in the consolidated balance sheets.
Reverse repurchase and repurchase agreements are collateralized principally by government securities, money market instruments and corporate bonds and have terms ranging from overnight to a longer or unspecified period of time. In the event of counterparty default, the reverse repurchase agreement or securities lending agreement provides the Group with the right to liquidate the collateral held. As is the case in the Group’s normal course of business, substantially all of the collateral received that may be sold or repledged was sold or repledged as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. In certain circumstances, financial collateral received may be restricted during the term of the agreement (e.g., in tri-party arrangements).
The following table presents the gross amount of securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions subject to enforceable master netting agreements, the amount of offsetting, the amount of securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions not subject to enforceable master netting agreements and the net amount presented in the consolidated balance sheets.
Offsetting of securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions
end of    1Q16 4Q15
Gross Offsetting Net Gross Offsetting Net
Securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions (CHF billion)    
Securities purchased under resale agreements 99.9 (16.3) 83.6 92.0 (19.6) 72.4
Securities borrowing transactions 22.1 (4.1) 18.0 21.4 (3.9) 17.5
Total subject to enforceable master netting agreements  122.0 (20.4) 101.6 113.4 (23.5) 89.9
Total not subject to enforceable master netting agreements 1 34.6 – 34.6 33.1 – 33.1
Total  156.6 (20.4) 136.2 2 146.5 (23.5) 123.0 2
1
Represents securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions where a legal opinion supporting the enforceability of netting in the event of default or termination under the agreement is not in place.
2
CHF 92,788 million and CHF 83,565 million of the total net amount as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively, are reported at fair value.
The following table presents the gross amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions subject to enforceable master netting agreements, the amount of offsetting, the amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions not subject to enforceable master netting agreements and the net amount presented in the consolidated balance sheets.
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Offsetting of securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions
end of    1Q16 4Q15
Gross Offsetting Net Gross Offsetting Net
Securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions (CHF billion)    
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 37.8 (18.0) 19.8 43.2 (21.4) 21.8
Securities lending transactions 9.8 (2.4) 7.4 9.8 (2.1) 7.7
Obligation to return securities received as collateral, at fair value 19.4 0.0 19.4 19.4 0.0 19.4
Total subject to enforceable master netting agreements  67.0 (20.4) 46.6 72.4 (23.5) 48.9
Total not subject to enforceable master netting agreements 1 19.3 – 19.3 26.2 – 26.2
Total  86.3 (20.4) 65.9 98.6 (23.5) 75.1
   of which securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions 60.5 (20.4) 40.1 2 70.1 (23.5) 46.6 2
   of which obligation to return securities received as collateral, at fair value 25.8 0.0 25.8 28.5 0.0 28.5
1
Represents securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions where a legal opinion supporting the enforceability of netting in the event of default or termination under the agreement is not in place.
2
CHF 25,421 million and CHF 32,398 million of the total net amount as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively, are reported at fair value.
The following table presents the net amount presented in the consolidated balance sheets of financial assets and liabilities subject to enforceable master netting agreements and the gross amount of financial instruments and cash collateral not offset in the consolidated balance sheets. The table excludes derivatives, reverse repurchase and repurchase agreements and securities lending and borrowing transactions not subject to enforceable master netting agreements where a legal opinion supporting the enforceability of netting in the event of default or termination under the agreement is not in place. Net exposure reflects risk mitigation in the form of collateral.
Amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheets
end of    1Q16 4Q15



Net

Financial
instruments		 1 Cash
collateral
received/
pledged		 1

Net
exposure


Net

Financial
instruments		 1 Cash
collateral
received/
pledged		 1

Net
exposure
Financial assets subject to enforceable master netting agreements (CHF billion)    
Derivatives 24.6 6.5 1.3 16.8 22.9 6.2 0.8 15.9
Securities purchased under resale agreements 83.6 83.6 0.0 0.0 72.4 72.4 0.0 0.0
Securities borrowing transactions 18.0 17.6 0.0 0.4 17.5 17.1 0.0 0.4
Total financial assets subject to enforceable master netting agreements  126.2 107.7 1.3 17.2 112.8 95.7 0.8 16.3
Financial liabilities subject to enforceable master netting agreements (CHF billion)    
Derivatives 18.2 4.1 0.0 14.1 17.1 3.4 0.0 13.7
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 19.8 19.7 0.0 0.1 21.8 21.8 0.0 0.0
Securities lending transactions 7.4 7.2 0.0 0.2 7.7 7.4 0.0 0.3
Obligation to return securities received as collateral, at fair value 19.4 18.7 0.0 0.7 19.4 18.5 0.0 0.9
Total financial liabilities subject to enforceable master netting agreements  64.8 49.7 0.0 15.1 66.0 51.1 0.0 14.9
1
The total amount reported in financial instruments (recognized financial assets and financial liabilities and non-cash financial collateral) and cash collateral is limited to the amount of the related instruments presented in the consolidated balance sheets and therefore any over-collateralization of these positions is not included.
Net exposure is subject to further credit mitigation through the transfer of the exposure to other market counterparties by the use of credit default swaps (CDS) and credit insurance contracts. Therefore the net exposure presented in the table above is not representative of the Group’s counterparty exposure.
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23 Tax
The income tax benefit of CHF 179 million recorded in 1Q16 mainly reflected the impact of the geographical mix of results.
The quarterly income tax expense includes the impact of the continuous reassessment of the estimated annual effective tax rate as well as the impact of items that need to be recorded in the specific interim period in which they occur.
Net deferred tax assets related to net operating losses, net deferred tax assets on temporary differences and net deferred tax liabilities are presented in the following manner. Nettable gross deferred tax liabilities are allocated on a pro-rata basis to gross deferred tax assets on net operating losses and gross deferred tax assets on temporary differences. This approach is aligned with the underlying treatment of netting gross deferred tax assets and liabilities under the Basel III framework. Valuation allowances have been allocated against such deferred tax assets on net operating losses first with any remainder allocated to such deferred tax assets on temporary differences. This presentation is considered the most appropriate disclosure given the underlying nature of the gross deferred tax balances.
As of March 31, 2016, the Group had accumulated undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries of CHF 4.5 billion which are considered indefinitely reinvested. The Group would need to accrue and pay taxes on these undistributed earnings if such earnings were repatriated. No deferred tax liability was recorded in respect of those amounts as these earnings are considered indefinitely reinvested. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for these undistributed foreign earnings.
The Group is currently subject to ongoing tax audits, inquiries and litigation with the tax authorities in a number of jurisdictions, including Brazil, the Netherlands, the US, the UK and Switzerland. Although the timing of completion is uncertain, it is reasonably possible that some of these will be resolved within 12 months of the reporting date. It is reasonably possible that there will be a decrease between zero and CHF 7 million in unrecognized tax benefits within 12 months of the reporting date.
The Group remains open to examination from federal, state, provincial or similar local jurisdictions from the following years onward in these major countries: Japan – 2012; Switzerland – 2011; Brazil – 2010; the US – 2010; the UK – 2009; and the Netherlands – 2005.
Effective tax rate
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Effective tax rate (%)  37.0 9.7 31.6
Tax expense reconciliation
in 1Q16
CHF million   
Income tax expense/(benefit) computed at the Swiss statutory tax rate of 22%  (106)
Increase/(decrease) in income taxes resulting from
   Foreign tax rate differential  (135)
   Changes in tax law and rates  4
   Other non-deductible expenses  204
   Changes in deferred tax valuation allowance  110
   Lower taxed income  (140)
   Change in recognition of outside basis difference  (3)
   Tax deductible impairments of Swiss subsidiary investments  (52)
   Other  (61)
Income tax expense/(benefit)  (179)
Foreign tax rate differential
1Q16 included a foreign tax benefit of CHF 135 million in respect of earnings in higher tax jurisdictions, such as the US, as well as earnings in lower tax jurisdictions, such as Singapore.
Other non-deductible expenses
1Q16 included the impact of non-deductible interest expenses of CHF 150 million, non-deductible bank levy costs and other non-deductible expenses of CHF 45 million and non-deductible litigation settlement charge of CHF 9 million.
Changes in deferred tax valuation allowance
1Q16 included the impact of the increase of valuation allowances of CHF 125 million mainly in respect of two of the Group’s operating entities, both in the UK, and a decrease of valuation allowances of CHF 15 million mainly in respect of one of the Group’s operating entities in Switzerland, related to estimated current year earnings.
Lower taxed income
1Q16 included the impact of a beneficial earnings mix in one of the Group’s operating entities in Switzerland of CHF 87 million, a CHF 30 million income tax benefit related to non-taxable life insurance income, CHF 13 million related to exempt income and CHF 10 million relating to non-taxable foreign exchange gains.
Change in recognition of outside basis difference
1Q16 included a CHF 3 million income tax benefit related to a decrease of the outside basis difference relating to Swiss subsidiary investments.
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Other
1Q16 included a tax benefit of CHF 70 million relating to the reassessment of deferred tax balances in one of the Group’s operating entities in Switzerland, a tax benefit of CHF 17 million from prior year adjustments and a tax benefit of CHF 14 million relating to the decrease of tax contingency accruals, partially offset by a tax expense of CHF 62 million from own credit revaluation gains. The remaining balance included various smaller items.
Net deferred tax assets
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Net deferred tax assets (CHF million)   
Deferred tax assets 6,341 6,179
   of which net operating losses  2,348 1,754
   of which deductible temporary differences  3,993 4,425
Deferred tax liabilities (50) (54)
Net deferred tax assets  6,291 6,125
24 Employee deferred compensation
The Group’s current and previous deferred compensation plans include share awards, performance share awards, CCA, Capital Opportunity Facility awards, Plus Bond awards, Partner Asset Facilities awards, Restricted Cash Awards and other cash awards.
> Refer to “Note 29 – Employee deferred compensation” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information.
The following tables show the compensation expense for deferred compensation awards recognized in the consolidated statements of operations, the estimated unrecognized expense for deferred compensation awards granted in 1Q16 and prior periods and the remaining requisite service period over which the unrecognized expense will be recognized. The estimated unrecognized compensation expense was based on the fair value of each award on the grant date and included the current estimated outcome of relevant performance criteria and estimated future forfeitures but no estimate for future mark-to-market adjustments.
Deferred compensation expense
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Deferred compensation expense (CHF million)
Share awards 195 195 237
Performance share awards 119 126 167
Contingent Capital Awards 19 167 121
Capital Opportunity Facility awards 3 5 4
Plus Bond awards 1 5 6 6
2011 Partner Asset Facility awards 2 0 1 1
Restricted Cash Awards 0 9 10
2008 Partner Asset Facility awards 3 (8) (29) 12
Other cash awards 33 113 128
Total deferred compensation expense  366 593 686
1
Compensation expense primarily relates to mark-to-market changes of the underlying assets of the Plus Bonds and the amortization of the voluntary Plus Bonds elected in 1Q13 and expensed over a three-year vesting period.
2
Compensation expense mainly includes the change in underlying fair value of the indexed assets prior to the CCA conversion.
3
Compensation expense mainly includes the change in underlying fair value of the indexed assets during the period.
Estimated unrecognized deferred compensation
end of 1Q16
Estimated unrecognized compensation expense (CHF million)   
Share awards 906
Performance share awards 416
Contingent Capital Awards 272
Contingent Capital share awards 64
Other cash awards 156
Total  1,814
Weighted-average requisite service period (years)   
Aggregate remaining weighted-average requisite service period 1.3
1Q16 activity
In 1Q16, the Group granted share awards, performance share awards and CCA as part of the 2015 deferred variable compensation. Expense recognition for these awards began in 1Q16 and will continue over the remaining service or vesting period of each respective award.
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Share awards
In 1Q16, the Group granted 31.6 million share awards at a weighted average share price of CHF 18.47. Each share award granted entitles the holder of the award to receive one Group share and is subject to service conditions as it vests over three years, such that the share awards vest equally on each of the three anniversaries of the grant date.
Performance share awards
In 1Q16, the Group granted 21.4 million performance share awards at a weighted average share price of CHF 18.62. Each performance share award granted entitles the holder of the award to receive one Group share. Performance share awards vest over three years, such that the performance share awards vest equally on each of the three anniversaries of the grant date. Unlike the share awards, the outstanding performance share awards are subject to a negative adjustment in the event of a divisional loss by the division in which the employee worked as of December 31, 2015, or a negative return on equity (ROE) of the Group, whichever results in a larger adjustment. For employees in corporate functions and the Strategic Resolution Unit, the negative adjustment only applies in the event of a negative ROE of the Group and is not linked to the performance of the divisions.
Contingent Capital Awards
In 1Q16, the Group awarded CHF 226 million of CCA. CCA are scheduled to vest on the third anniversary of the grant date and will be expensed over three years from the grant date.
In March 2016, the Group executed a voluntary exchange offer, under which employees had the right to voluntarily convert all or a portion of their respective CCA into Contingent Capital share awards at a conversion price of CHF 14.57. CCA holders elected to convert CHF 226 million of their CCA into Contingent Capital share awards during the election period. This fair value represented an approximate conversion rate of 15%. Each Contingent Capital share award had a grant-date fair value of CHF 14.45 and contains the same contractual term, vesting period, performance criteria and other terms and conditions as the original CCA.
Upon conversion, CHF 136 million of the liability related to CCA that were converted into Contingent Capital share awards was reclassified to total shareholders’ equity.
Share-based award activity
   1Q16

Number of awards (in millions)
Share
awards		 Performance
share
awards		 Contingent
Capital share
awards
Share-based award activities   
Balance at beginning of period  80.3 55.9 –
Granted 31.6 21.4 15.6
Settled (1.2) 0.0 0.0
Forfeited (0.1) 0.0 0.0
Balance at end of period  110.6 77.3 15.6
   of which vested  36.3 28.0 2.6
   of which unvested  74.3 49.3 13.0
25 Pension and other post-retirement benefits
The Group expects to contribute CHF 430 million to the Swiss and international defined benefit plans and other post-retirement defined benefit plans in 2016. As of the end of 1Q16, CHF 135 million of contributions had been made.
Components of total benefit costs
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Total benefit costs (CHF million)   
Service costs on benefit obligation 77 80 79
Interest costs on benefit obligation 70 83 80
Expected return on plan assets (178) (198) (195)
Amortization of recognized prior service cost/(credit) (29) (28) (27)
Amortization of recognized actuarial losses 105 115 111
Net periodic benefit costs  45 52 48
Settlement losses 2 22 1
Curtailment losses/(gains) (7) 1 (1)
Special termination benefits 1 1 1
Total benefit costs  41 76 49
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26 Derivatives and hedging activities
> Refer to “Note 32 – Derivatives and hedging activities” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information.
Fair value of derivative instruments
The tables below present gross derivative replacement values by type of contract and balance sheet location and whether the derivative is used for trading purposes or in a qualifying hedging relationship. Notional amounts have also been provided as an indication of the volume of derivative activity within the Group.
Information on bifurcated embedded derivatives has not been included in these tables. Under US GAAP, the Group elected to account for substantially all financial instruments with an embedded derivative that is not considered clearly and closely related to the host contract at fair value.
> Refer to “Note 29 – Financial instruments” for further information.
Fair value of derivative instruments
   Trading Hedging 1

end of 1Q16
Notional
amount		 Positive
replacement
value (PRV)		 Negative
replacement
value (NRV)
Notional
amount		 Positive
replacement
value (PRV)		 Negative
replacement
value (NRV)
Derivative instruments (CHF billion)   
Forwards and forward rate agreements 7,989.5 2.1 2.4 0.0 0.0 0.0
Swaps 15,835.3 139.5 133.9 52.4 1.4 1.1
Options bought and sold (OTC) 2,704.1 62.3 59.7 0.0 0.0 0.0
Futures 1,076.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (exchange-traded) 253.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Interest rate products  27,859.0 204.0 196.0 52.4 1.4 1.1
Forwards 1,183.1 18.1 17.5 11.6 0.1 0.1
Swaps 959.4 32.7 41.8 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (OTC) 492.9 8.7 9.1 4.1 0.0 0.0
Futures 26.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (exchange-traded) 16.5 0.3 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0
Foreign exchange products  2,678.7 59.8 68.6 15.7 0.1 0.1
Forwards 1.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Swaps 170.8 4.9 6.4 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (OTC) 208.1 8.6 7.9 0.0 0.0 0.0
Futures 43.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (exchange-traded) 303.6 11.0 13.6 0.0 0.0 0.0
Equity/index-related products  726.7 24.5 28.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Credit derivatives 2 881.2 15.4 15.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Forwards 6.7 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Swaps 18.4 2.3 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (OTC) 9.7 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0
Futures 15.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (exchange-traded) 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other products 3 50.8 2.7 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total derivative instruments  32,196.4 306.4 309.7 68.1 1.5 1.2
The notional amount, PRV and NRV (trading and hedging) was CHF 32,264.5 billion, CHF 307.9 billion and CHF 310.9 billion, respectively, as of March 31, 2016.
1
Relates to derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting under US GAAP.
2
Primarily credit default swaps.
3
Primarily precious metals, commodity, energy and emission products.
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Fair value of derivative instruments (continued)
   Trading Hedging 1

end of 4Q15
Notional
amount		 Positive
replacement
value (PRV)		 Negative
replacement
value (NRV)
Notional
amount		 Positive
replacement
value (PRV)		 Negative
replacement
value (NRV)
Derivative instruments (CHF billion)   
Forwards and forward rate agreements 7,229.5 1.0 1.2 0.0 0.0 0.0
Swaps 16,737.7 118.3 112.8 54.3 1.3 1.0
Options bought and sold (OTC) 2,856.0 49.2 47.4 0.0 0.0 0.0
Futures 1,789.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (exchange-traded) 198.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Interest rate products  28,811.5 168.6 161.4 54.3 1.3 1.0
Forwards 1,498.4 16.6 16.9 10.7 0.0 0.1
Swaps 1,050.7 30.5 40.8 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (OTC) 534.8 12.8 12.8 8.2 0.0 0.0
Futures 22.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (exchange-traded) 13.0 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0
Foreign exchange products  3,119.4 60.2 70.8 18.9 0.0 0.1
Forwards 1.3 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Swaps 203.8 5.1 6.7 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (OTC) 193.1 8.4 7.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
Futures 39.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (exchange-traded) 284.4 9.1 11.4 0.0 0.0 0.0
Equity/index-related products  722.5 22.6 25.7 0.0 0.0 0.0
Credit derivatives 2 831.9 17.8 17.3 0.0 0.0 0.0
Forwards 6.3 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Swaps 19.6 2.6 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (OTC) 8.8 0.4 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0
Futures 11.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Options bought and sold (exchange-traded) 1.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other products 3 47.7 3.2 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total derivative instruments  33,533.0 272.4 277.4 73.2 1.3 1.1
The notional amount, PRV and NRV (trading and hedging) was CHF 33,606.2 billion, CHF 273.7 billion and CHF 278.5 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2015.
1
Relates to derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting under US GAAP.
2
Primarily credit default swaps.
3
Primarily precious metals, commodity, energy and emission products.
Netting of derivative instruments
> Refer to “Derivatives” in Note 22 – Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities for further information of the netting of derivative instruments.
Fair value hedges
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Gains/(losses) recognized in income on derivatives (CHF million)   
Interest rate products 1,218 (373) 47
Foreign exchange products 0 0 2
Total  1,218 (373) 49
Gains/(losses) recognized in income on hedged items (CHF million)   
Interest rate products (1,320) 408 (42)
Foreign exchange products 0 0 (2)
Total  (1,320) 408 (44)
Details of fair value hedges (CHF million)   
Net gains/(losses) on the ineffective portion (102) 35 5
Represents gains/(losses) recognized in trading revenues.
115
Cash flow hedges
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Gains/(losses) recognized in AOCI on derivatives (CHF million)   
Interest rate products 62 (75) 59
Foreign exchange products (5) 3 (50)
Total  57 (72) 9
Gains/(losses) reclassified from AOCI into income (CHF million)   
Interest rate products 8 1 6 1,2 9 1
Foreign exchange products (9) 3,4 (19) 2,3,4 (15) 2,3,4
Total (1) (13) (6)
Details of cash flow hedges (CHF million)   
Net gains/(losses) on the ineffective portion 2 32 (19) 4
Represents gains/(losses) on effective portion.
1
Included in interest and dividend income.
2
Included in trading revenues.
3
Included in other revenues.
4
Included in total other operating expenses.
As of the end of 1Q16, the maximum length of time over which the Group hedged its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions, excluding those forecasted transactions related to the payment of variable interest on existing financial instruments, was five years.
The net gain associated with cash flow hedges expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/loss (AOCI) within the next 12 months is CHF 19 million.
Net investment hedges
in 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
Gains/(losses) recognized in AOCI on derivatives (CHF million)   
Foreign exchange products (20) (180) 487
Total  (20) (180) 487
Represents gains/(losses) on effective portion.
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The Group includes all derivative instruments not included in hedge accounting relationships in its trading activities.
> Refer to “Note 8 – Trading revenues” for gains and losses on trading activities by product type.
Disclosures relating to contingent credit risk
Certain of the Group’s derivative instruments contain provisions that require it to maintain a specified credit rating from each of the major credit rating agencies. If the ratings fall below the level specified in the contract, the counterparties to the agreements could request payment of additional collateral on those derivative instruments that are in a net liability position. Certain of the derivative contracts also provide for termination of the contract, generally upon a downgrade of either the Group or the counterparty, at the existing mark-to-market replacement value of the derivative contract.
The following table provides the Group’s current net exposure from contingent credit risk relating to derivative contracts with bilateral counterparties and SPEs that include credit support agreements, the related collateral posted and the additional collateral required in a one-notch and a two-notch downgrade event, respectively. The table also includes derivative contracts with contingent credit risk features without credit support agreements that have accelerated termination event conditions. The current net exposure for derivative contracts with bilateral counterparties and contracts with accelerated termination event conditions is the aggregate fair value of derivative instruments that were in a net liability position. For SPEs, the current net exposure is the contractual amount that is used to determine the collateral payable in the event of a downgrade. The contractual amount could include both the NRV and a percentage of the notional value of the derivative.
Contingent credit risk
end of    1Q16 4Q15

Bilateral
counterparties		 Special
purpose
entities
Accelerated
terminations

Total
Bilateral
counterparties		 Special
purpose
entities
Accelerated
terminations

Total
Contingent credit risk (CHF billion)   
Current net exposure 12.6 0.5 1.2 14.3 13.2 0.5 1.4 15.1
Collateral posted 11.8 0.5 – 12.3 12.3 0.5 – 12.8
Additional collateral required in a one-notch downgrade event 0.3 0.6 0.1 1.0 0.7 0.4 0.1 1.2
Additional collateral required in a two-notch downgrade event 1.4 1.0 0.6 3.0 1.8 0.7 0.6 3.1
Additional collateral required in a three-notch downgrade event 1.7 1.1 0.8 3.6 2.1 1.3 0.8 4.2
Credit derivatives
> Refer to “Note 32 – Derivatives and hedging activities” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on credit derivatives.
Credit protection sold/purchased
The following tables do not include all credit derivatives and differ from the credit derivatives in the “Fair value of derivative instruments” tables. This is due to the exclusion of certain credit derivative instruments under US GAAP, which defines a credit derivative as a derivative instrument (a) in which one or more of its underlyings are related to the credit risk of a specified entity (or a group of entities) or an index based on the credit risk of a group of entities and (b) that exposes the seller to potential loss from credit risk-related events specified in the contract.
Certain cash collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) and other derivative instruments were excluded as they do not fall within the scope of US GAAP rules. Total return swaps (TRS) of CHF 7.6 billion and CHF 7.8 billion as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively, were also excluded because a TRS does not expose the seller to potential loss from credit risk-related events specified in the contract. A TRS only provides protection against a loss in asset value and not against additional amounts as a result of specific credit events.
Credit protection sold
Credit protection sold is the maximum potential payout, which is based on the notional value of derivatives and represents the amount of future payments that the Group would be required to make as a result of credit risk-related events.
Credit protection purchased
Credit protection purchased represents those instruments where the underlying reference instrument is identical to the reference instrument of the credit protection sold.
Other protection purchased
In the normal course of business, the Group purchases protection to offset the risk of credit protection sold that may have similar, but not identical, reference instruments and may use similar, but not identical, products, which reduces the total credit derivative exposure. Other protection purchased is based on the notional value of the instruments.
Fair value of credit protection sold
The fair values of the credit protection sold give an indication of the amount of payment risk, as the negative fair values increase when the potential payment under the derivative contracts becomes more probable.
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Credit protection sold/purchased
end of    1Q16 4Q15

Credit
protection
sold
Credit
protection
purchased		 1 Net credit
protection
(sold)/
purchased
Other
protection
purchased		 Fair value
of credit
protection
sold
Credit
protection
sold
Credit
protection
purchased		 1 Net credit
protection
(sold)/
purchased
Other
protection
purchased		 Fair value
of credit
protection
sold
Single-name instruments (CHF billion)   
Investment grade 2 (175.0) 163.3 (11.7) 28.7 1.4 (199.6) 188.6 (11.0) 26.9 1.0
Non-investment grade (68.0) 63.7 (4.3) 13.9 (2.2) (65.2) 61.1 (4.1) 15.7 (3.2)
Total single-name instruments  (243.0) 227.0 (16.0) 42.6 (0.8) (264.8) 249.7 (15.1) 42.6 (2.2)
   of which sovereign  (43.4) 39.5 (3.9) 6.8 (1.2) (47.5) 43.9 (3.6) 6.1 (1.1)
   of which non-sovereign  (199.6) 187.5 (12.1) 35.8 0.4 (217.3) 205.8 (11.5) 36.5 (1.1)
Multi-name instruments (CHF billion)   
Investment grade 2 (114.7) 113.6 (1.1) 46.3 0.0 (89.1) 88.3 (0.8) 31.6 (0.5)
Non-investment grade (38.1) 34.6 3 (3.5) 4.3 0.7 (24.4) 18.0 3 (6.4) 6.2 0.2
Total multi-name instruments  (152.8) 148.2 (4.6) 50.6 0.7 (113.5) 106.3 (7.2) 37.8 (0.3)
   of which sovereign  (0.9) 0.9 0.0 0.7 0.1 (1.0) 1.0 0.0 1.0 0.0
   of which non-sovereign  (151.9) 147.3 (4.6) 49.9 0.6 (112.5) 105.3 (7.2) 36.8 (0.3)
Total instruments (CHF billion)   
Investment grade 2 (289.7) 276.9 (12.8) 75.0 1.4 (288.7) 276.9 (11.8) 58.5 0.5
Non-investment grade (106.1) 98.3 (7.8) 18.2 (1.5) (89.6) 79.1 (10.5) 21.9 (3.0)
Total instruments  (395.8) 375.2 (20.6) 93.2 (0.1) (378.3) 356.0 (22.3) 80.4 (2.5)
   of which sovereign  (44.3) 40.4 (3.9) 7.5 (1.1) (48.5) 44.9 (3.6) 7.1 (1.1)
   of which non-sovereign  (351.5) 334.8 (16.7) 85.7 1.0 (329.8) 311.1 (18.7) 73.3 (1.4)
1
Represents credit protection purchased with identical underlyings and recoveries.
2
Based on internal ratings of BBB and above.
3
Includes the Clock Finance transaction.
The following table reconciles the notional amount of credit derivatives included in the table “Fair value of derivative instruments” to the table “Credit protection sold/purchased”.
Credit derivatives
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Credit derivatives (CHF billion)   
Credit protection sold 395.8 378.3
Credit protection purchased 375.2 356.0
Other protection purchased 93.2 80.4
Other instruments 1 17.0 17.2
Total credit derivatives  881.2 831.9
1
Consists of certain cash collateralized debt obligations, total return swaps and other derivative instruments.
The segregation of the future payments by maturity range and underlying risk gives an indication of the current status of the potential for performance under the derivative contracts.
Maturity of credit protection sold

end of		 Maturity
less
than
1 year		 Maturity
between
1 to 5
years		 Maturity
greater
than
5 years


Total
1Q16 (CHF billion)   
Single-name instruments 50.1 156.8 36.1 243.0
Multi-name instruments 14.5 122.8 15.5 152.8
Total instruments  64.6 279.6 51.6 395.8
4Q15 (CHF billion)   
Single-name instruments 52.1 196.4 16.3 264.8
Multi-name instruments 19.0 84.9 9.6 113.5
Total instruments  71.1 281.3 25.9 378.3
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27 Guarantees and commitments
Guarantees
In the ordinary course of business, guarantees are provided that contingently obligate Credit Suisse to make payments to third parties if the counterparty fails to fulfill its obligation under a borrowing or other contractual arrangement. The total gross amount disclosed within the Guarantees table reflects the maximum potential payment under the guarantees. The carrying value represents the higher of the initial fair value (generally the related fee received or receivable) less cumulative amortization and the Group’s current best estimate of payments that will be required under existing guarantee arrangements.
Guarantees provided by the Group are classified as follows: credit guarantees and similar instruments, performance guarantees and similar instruments, derivatives and other guarantees. The Group no longer provides guarantees for securities lending indemnifications.
> Refer to “Guarantees” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group – Note 33 – Guarantees and commitments in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for a detailed description of guarantees.
Guarantees

end of		 Maturity
less than
1 year		 Maturity
greater than
1 year		 Total
gross
amount		 Total
net
amount		 1
Carrying
value
Collateral
received
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Credit guarantees and similar instruments 2,274 1,316 3,590 3,384 11 1,753
Performance guarantees and similar instruments 4,457 2,283 6,740 5,788 91 2,912
Derivatives 2 25,497 9,630 35,127 35,127 934 – 3
Other guarantees 3,650 1,416 5,066 5,062 44 3,245
Total guarantees  35,878 14,645 50,523 49,361 1,080 7,910
4Q15 (CHF million)   
Credit guarantees and similar instruments 2,916 1,486 4,402 4,193 25 1,729
Performance guarantees and similar instruments 4,295 2,704 6,999 6,100 78 3,144
Derivatives 2 23,529 14,660 38,189 38,189 755 – 3
Other guarantees 3,958 1,521 5,479 5,474 52 3,533
Total guarantees  34,698 20,371 55,069 53,956 910 8,406
1
Total net amount is computed as the gross amount less any participations.
2
Excludes derivative contracts with certain active commercial and investment banks and certain other counterparties, as such contracts can be cash settled and the Group had no basis to conclude it was probable that the counterparties held, at inception, the underlying instruments.
3
Collateral for derivatives accounted for as guarantees is not significant.
Deposit-taking banks and securities dealers in Switzerland and certain other European countries are required to ensure the payout of privileged deposits in case of specified restrictions or compulsory liquidation of a deposit-taking bank. In Switzerland, deposit-taking banks and securities dealers jointly guarantee an amount of up to CHF 6 billion. Upon occurrence of a payout event triggered by a specified restriction of business imposed by FINMA or by the compulsory liquidation of another deposit-taking bank, the Group’s contribution will be calculated based on its share of privileged deposits in proportion to total privileged deposits. Based on FINMA’s estimate for the Group’s banking subsidiaries in Switzerland, the Group’s share in the deposit insurance guarantee program for the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 is CHF 0.6 billion. These deposit insurance guarantees were reflected in other guarantees.
Representations and warranties on residential mortgage loans sold
In connection with the former Investment Banking division’s sale of US residential mortgage loans, the Group has provided certain representations and warranties relating to the loans sold. The Group has provided these representations and warranties relating to sales of loans to: the US government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; institutional investors, primarily banks; and non-agency, or private label, securitizations. The loans sold are primarily loans that the Group has purchased from other parties. The scope of representations and warranties, if any, depends on the transaction, but can include: ownership of the mortgage loans and legal capacity to sell the loans; loan-to-value ratios and other characteristics of the property, the borrower and the loan; validity of the liens securing the loans and absence of delinquent taxes or related liens; conformity to underwriting standards and completeness of documentation; and origination in compliance with law. If it is determined that representations and warranties were breached, the Group may be required to repurchase the related loans or indemnify the investors to make them whole for losses. Whether the Group will incur a loss in connection with repurchases and make whole payments depends on: the extent to which claims are made; the validity of such claims made within the statute of limitations (including the likelihood and ability to enforce
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claims); whether the Group can successfully claim against parties that sold loans to the Group and made representations and warranties to the Group; the residential real estate market, including the number of defaults; and whether the obligations of the securitization vehicles were guaranteed or insured by third parties.
During the first three months of 2016, the Group received repurchase claims for residential mortgage loans that were not significant, and loans repurchased during this period and related losses were not significant. The balance of outstanding repurchase claims as of the end of 1Q16 was not significant.
Repurchase claims on residential mortgage loans sold that are subject to arbitration or litigation proceedings, or become so during the reporting period, are not included in this Guarantees and commitments disclosure but are addressed in litigation and related loss contingencies and provisions. The Group is involved in litigation relating to representations and warranties on residential mortgages sold.
> Refer to “Note 31 – Litigation” for further information.
Disposal-related contingencies and other indemnifications
The Group has certain guarantees for which its maximum contingent liability cannot be quantified. These guarantees include disposal-related contingencies in connection with the sale of assets or businesses, and other indemnifications. These guarantees are not reflected in the “Guarantees” table.
> Refer to “Disposal-related contingencies and other indemnifications” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group – Note 33 – Guarantees and commitments in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for a description of these guarantees.
Other commitments
Other commitments of the Group are classified as follows: irrevocable commitments under documentary credits, irrevocable loan commitments, forward reverse repurchase agreements and other commitments.
> Refer to “Other commitments” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group – Note 33 – Guarantees and commitments in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for a description of these commitments.
Other commitments
end of    1Q16 4Q15
Maturity
less than
1 year		 Maturity
greater than
1 year		 Total
gross
amount		 Total
net
amount		 1
Collateral
received		 Maturity
less than
1 year		 Maturity
greater than
1 year		 Total
gross
amount		 Total
net
amount		 1
Collateral
received
Other commitments (CHF million)   
Irrevocable commitments under documentary credits 3,837 9 3,846 3,742 2,480 4,022 7 4,029 3,935 2,468
Irrevocable loan commitments 2 31,168 90,819 121,987 118,277 55,858 33,890 103,763 137,653 133,833 63,276
Forward reverse repurchase agreements 284 0 284 284 284 48 0 48 48 48
Other commitments 474 179 653 653 82 450 322 772 771 6
Total other commitments  35,763 91,007 126,770 122,956 58,704 38,410 104,092 142,502 138,587 65,798
1
Total net amount is computed as the gross amount less any participations.
2
Irrevocable loan commitments do not include a total gross amount of CHF 97,349 million and CHF 98,495 million of unused credit limits as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively, which were revocable at the Group's sole discretion upon notice to the client.
28 Transfers of financial assets and variable interest entities
In the normal course of business, the Group enters into transactions with, and makes use of, special purpose entities (SPEs). An SPE is an entity in the form of a trust or other legal structure designed to fulfill a specific limited need of the company that organized it and is generally structured to isolate the SPE’s assets from creditors of other entities, including the Group. The principal uses of SPEs are to assist the Group and its clients in securitizing financial assets and creating investment products. The Group also uses SPEs for other client-driven activity, such as to facilitate financings, and Group tax or regulatory purposes.
Transfers of financial assets
Securitizations
The majority of the Group’s securitization activities involve mortgages and mortgage-related securities and are predominantly transacted using SPEs. In a typical securitization, the SPE purchases assets financed by proceeds received from the SPE’s issuance of debt and equity instruments, certificates, commercial paper (CP) and other notes of indebtedness. These assets and liabilities are recorded on the balance sheet of the SPE and not reflected on the Group’s consolidated balance sheet, unless either the Group sold the assets to the entity and the accounting requirements for sale were not met or the Group consolidates the SPE.
The Group purchases commercial and residential mortgages for the purpose of securitization and sells these mortgage loans to SPEs. These SPEs issue CMBS, RMBS and asset-backed securities (ABS) that are collateralized by the assets transferred to the SPE and that pay a return based on the returns on those assets. Investors in these mortgage-backed securities or ABS typically have recourse to the assets in the SPEs, unless a third-party guarantee has been received to further enhance the creditworthiness of the assets. The investors and the SPEs have no recourse to
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the Group’s assets. The Group is typically an underwriter of, and makes a market in, these securities.
The Group also transacts in re-securitizations of previously issued RMBS securities. Typically, certificates issued out of an existing securitization vehicle are sold into a newly created and separate securitization vehicle. Often, these re-securitizations are initiated in order to repackage an existing security to give the investor a higher rated tranche.
The Group also uses SPEs for other asset-backed financings relating to client-driven activity and for Group tax or regulatory purposes. Types of structures included in this category include managed CLOs, CLOs, leveraged finance, repack and other types of transactions, including life insurance structures, emerging market structures set up for financing, loan participation or loan origination purposes, and other alternative structures created for the purpose of investing in venture capital-like investments. CLOs are collateralized by loans transferred to the CLO vehicle and pay a return based on the returns on the loans. Leveraged finance structures are used to assist in the syndication of certain loans held by the Group, while repack structures are designed to give a client collateralized exposure to specific cash flows or credit risk backed by collateral purchased from the Group. In these asset-backed financing structures investors typically only have recourse to the collateral of the SPE and do not have recourse to the Group’s assets.
When the Group transfers assets into an SPE, it must assess whether that transfer is accounted for as a sale of the assets. Transfers of assets may not meet sale requirements if the assets have not been legally isolated from the Group and/or if the Group’s continuing involvement is deemed to give it effective control over the assets. If the transfer is not deemed a sale, it is instead accounted for as a secured borrowing, with the transferred assets as collateral.
Gains and losses on securitization transactions depend, in part, on the carrying values of mortgages and loans involved in the transfer and are allocated between the assets sold and any beneficial interests retained according to the relative fair values at the date of sale.
The Group does not retain material servicing responsibilities from securitization activities.
The following table provides the gains or losses and proceeds from the transfer of assets relating to 1Q16 and 1Q15 securitizations of financial assets that qualify for sale accounting and subsequent derecognition, along with the cash flows between the Group and the SPEs used in any securitizations in which the Group still has continuing involvement, regardless of when the securitization occurred.
Securitizations
in 1Q16 1Q15
Gains and cash flows (CHF million)   
CMBS 
Net gain/(loss) 1 (2) (3)
Proceeds from transfer of assets 2,427 1,545
Cash received on interests that continue to be held 19 32
RMBS 
Net gain/(loss) 1 (1) 4
Proceeds from transfer of assets 2,718 3,326
Servicing fees 1 0
Cash received on interests that continue to be held 99 101
Other asset-backed financings 
Net gain 1 8 5
Proceeds from transfer of assets 554 2 218
Fees 3 29 –
Cash received on interests that continue to be held 1 2
1
Includes underwriting revenues, deferred origination fees, gains or losses on the sale of collateral to the SPE and gains or losses on the sale of newly issued securities to third parties, but excludes net interest income on assets prior to the securitization. The gains or losses on the sale of the collateral is the difference between the fair value on the day prior to the securitization pricing date and the sale price of the loans.
2
Excludes a net impact of CHF 3,109 million from transfers of assets prior to 1Q16 related to certain variable interest entities deconsolidated as a result of the adoption of ASU 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis", on January 1, 2016.
3
Represents management fees and performance fees earned for investment management services provided to managed CLOs.
Continuing involvement in transferred financial assets
The Group may have continuing involvement in the financial assets that are transferred to an SPE which may take several forms, including, but not limited to, servicing, recourse and guarantee arrangements, agreements to purchase or redeem transferred assets, derivative instruments, pledges of collateral and beneficial interests in the transferred assets.
> Refer to “Transfer of financial assets” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group – Note 34 – Transfer of financial assets and variable interest entities in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for a detailed description of continuing involvement in transferred financial assets.
The following table provides the outstanding principal balance of assets to which the Group continued to be exposed after the transfer of the financial assets to any SPE and the total assets of the SPE as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, regardless of when the transfer of assets occurred.
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Principal amounts outstanding and total assets of SPEs resulting from continuing involvement
end of 1Q16 4Q15
CHF million   
CMBS 
Principal amount outstanding 36,255 40,625
Total assets of SPE 49,171 56,118
RMBS 
Principal amount outstanding 45,895 54,164
Total assets of SPE 47,441 55,833
Other asset-backed financings 
Principal amount outstanding 17,480 1 21,653
Total assets of SPE 30,246 1 22,787
Principal amount outstanding relates to assets transferred from the Group and does not include principal amounts for assets transferred from third parties.
1
Includes a net impact of CHF 3,208 million in principal amount outstanding and of CHF 16,625 million in total assets of the SPE from transfers of assets prior to 1Q16 related to certain variable interest entities deconsolidated as a result of the adoption of ASU 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis", on January 1, 2016.
Fair value of beneficial interests
The fair value measurement of the beneficial interests held at the time of transfer and as of the reporting date that result from any continuing involvement is determined using fair value estimation techniques, such as the present value of estimated future cash flows that incorporate assumptions that market participants customarily use in these valuation techniques. The fair value of the assets or liabilities that result from any continuing involvement does not include any benefits from financial instruments that the Group may utilize to hedge the inherent risks.
Key economic assumptions at the time of transfer
> Refer to “Note 29 – Financial instruments” for information on fair value hierarchy levels.
Key economic assumptions used in measuring fair value of beneficial interests at time of transfer
at time of transfer, in 1Q16 1Q15
CMBS RMBS CMBS RMBS
CHF million, except where indicated
Fair value of beneficial interests 29 720 404 333
   of which level 2  29 670 382 211
   of which level 3  0 50 22 123
Weighted-average life, in years 11.1 6.6 9.1 8.8
Prepayment speed assumption (rate per annum), in % 1 – 2 8.1 – 22.3 – 2 4.5 – 27.7
Cash flow discount rate (rate per annum), in % 3 2.9 – 4.9 1.4 – 7.1 2.2 – 4.8 1.9 – 13.6
Expected credit losses (rate per annum), in % 0.0 – 0.0 0.0 – 0.0 0.0 – 0.0 0.5 – 12.5
Transfers of assets in which the Group does not have beneficial interests are not included in this table.
1
Prepayment speed assumption (PSA) is an industry standard prepayment speed metric used for projecting prepayments over the life of a residential mortgage loan. PSA utilizes the constant prepayment rate (CPR) assumptions. A 100% prepayment assumption assumes a prepayment rate of 0.2% per annum of the outstanding principal balance of mortgage loans in the first month. This increases by 0.2 percentage points thereafter during the term of the mortgage loan, leveling off to a CPR of 6% per annum beginning in the 30th month and each month thereafter during the term of the mortgage loan. 100 PSA equals 6 CPR.
2
To deter prepayment, commercial mortgage loans typically have prepayment protection in the form of prepayment lockouts and yield maintenances.
3
The rate was based on the weighted-average yield on the beneficial interests.
Key economic assumptions as of the reporting date
The following table provides the sensitivity analysis of key economic assumptions used in measuring the fair value of beneficial interests held in SPEs as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15.
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Key economic assumptions used in measuring fair value of beneficial interests held in SPEs
end of    1Q16 4Q15



CMBS		 1


RMBS		 Other asset-
backed
financing
activities		 2


CMBS		 1


RMBS		 Other asset-
backed
financing
activities		 2
CHF million, except where indicated
Fair value of beneficial interests 733 2,711 217 1,007 2,274 56
   of which non-investment grade  73 848 42 73 581 55
Weighted-average life, in years 6.5 7.2 5.5 6.7 9.7 2.5
Prepayment speed assumption (rate per annum), in % 3 – 1.4 – 30.4 – – 1.0 – 37.1 –
Impact on fair value from 10% adverse change – (30.9) – – (30.5) –
Impact on fair value from 20% adverse change – (59.9) – – (57.6) –
Cash flow discount rate (rate per annum), in % 4 1.6 – 10.3 1.2 – 38.4 1.5 – 21.2 2.1 – 13.3 1.5 – 35.5 5.7 – 21.2
Impact on fair value from 10% adverse change (10.9) (52.0) (4.6) (18.1) (63.1) (0.7)
Impact on fair value from 20% adverse change (21.4) (101.5) (9.1) (35.6) (122.5) (1.5)
Expected credit losses (rate per annum), in % 1.1 – 9.4 0.1 – 37.0 0.2 – 18.2 0.9 – 12.7 1.3 – 34.3 0.2 – 14.2
Impact on fair value from 10% adverse change (5.8) (33.5) (3.5) (8.0) (32.3) (0.7)
Impact on fair value from 20% adverse change (11.4) (64.8) (6.9) (15.9) (63.2) (1.5)
1
To deter prepayment, commercial mortgage loans typically have prepayment protection in the form of prepayment lockouts and yield maintenances.
2
CDOs and CLOs within this category are generally structured to be protected from prepayment risk.
3
Prepayment speed assumption (PSA) is an industry standard prepayment speed metric used for projecting prepayments over the life of a residential mortgage loan. PSA utilizes the constant prepayment rate (CPR) assumptions. A 100% prepayment assumption assumes a prepayment rate of 0.2% per annum of the outstanding principal balance of mortgage loans in the first month. This increases by 0.2 percentage points thereafter during the term of the mortgage loan, leveling off to a CPR of 6% per annum beginning in the 30th month and each month thereafter during the term of the mortgage loan. 100 PSA equals 6 CPR.
4
The rate was based on the weighted-average yield on the beneficial interests.
These sensitivities are hypothetical and do not reflect economic hedging activities. Changes in fair value based on a 10% or 20% variation in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. Also, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the beneficial interests is calculated without changing any other assumption. In practice, changes in one assumption may result in changes in other assumptions (for example, increases in market interest rates may result in lower prepayments and increased credit losses), which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.
Transfers of financial assets where sale treatment was not achieved
The following table provides the carrying amounts of transferred financial assets and the related liabilities where sale treatment was not achieved as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15.
> Refer to “Note 30 – Assets pledged and collateral” for further information.
Carrying amounts of transferred financial assets and liabilities where sale treatment was not achieved
end of 1Q16 4Q15
CHF million   
RMBS 
Other assets 0 266
Liability to SPE, included in Other liabilities 0 (266)
Other asset-backed financings 
Trading assets 223 155
Other assets 122 122
Liability to SPE, included in Other liabilities (345) (277)
Transfers of financial assets accounted for as a sale
US GAAP requires the disclosure of a transaction accounted for as a sale that comprises both of the following: a transfer of financial assets to a transferee and an agreement entered into in contemplation of the initial transfer with the transferee that results in the transferor retaining substantially all of the exposure to the economic return on the transferred financial asset throughout the term of the transaction. In the ordinary course of business, the Group transfers a financial asset accounted for as a sale and, in some instances, enters into an agreement in contemplation of that initial transfer with the same counterparty to retain substantially all of the economics of that transferred financial asset. As of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, the Group had agreements in the form of TRS on equity securities and longevity swaps on life insurance policies.
The following table presents information about the transfers of financial assets accounted for as sales with agreements that
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result in the Group retaining substantially all of the exposure to the economic return on the transferred assets at the date of sale and remain outstanding as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively, gross cash proceeds received for assets derecognized at the date of sale and the fair values of transferred assets and the aforementioned agreements as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15.
Transfer of financial assets accounted for as sales – by transaction type
    at date of
derecognition
end of


Carrying
amount
derecognized		 Gross cash
proceeds
received for
assets
derecognized
Fair value
of
transferred
assets
Gross
derivative
assets
recorded		 1
Gross
derivative
liabilities
recorded		 1
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Sales with total return swaps 184 187 181 – 7
Sales with longevity swaps 308 378 385 554 –
Total transactions outstanding  492 565 566 554 2 7 2
4Q15 (CHF million)   
Sales with total return swaps 395 397 398 7 7
Sales with longevity swaps 308 378 375 546 –
Total transactions outstanding  703 775 773 553 3 7 3
1
Balances presented on a gross basis, before application of counterparty and cash collateral netting.
2
As of the end of 1Q16, gross derivative assets of CHF 554 million were included in other products and gross derivative liabilities of CHF 7 million were included in equity/index-related products, as disclosed in Note 26 – Derivatives and hedging activities.
3
As of the end of 4Q15, gross derivative assets of CHF 7 million and CHF 546 million were included in equity/index-related products and other products, respectively, and gross derivative liabilites of CHF 7 million were included in equity/index-related products, as disclosed in Note 26 – Derivatives and hedging activities.
Securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings
For securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, US GAAP requires the disclosure of the collateral pledged and the associated risks to which a transferor continues to be exposed after the transfer. This provides an understanding of the nature and risks of short-term collateralized financing obtained through these types of transactions.
Securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions represent collateralized financing transactions used to earn net interest income, increase liquidity or facilitate trading activities. These transactions are collateralized principally by government debt securities, corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities, equity securities and other collateral and have terms ranging from on demand to a longer period of time.
In the event of the Group’s default or a decline in fair value of collateral pledged, the repurchase agreement or security lending transaction provides the counterparty with the right to liquidate the collateral held or request additional collateral.
The following tables provide the gross obligation relating to securities sold under repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions and obligation to return securities received as collateral by the class of collateral pledged and by remaining contractual maturity as of the end of 1Q16.
Securities sold under repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions and obligation to return securities received as collateral – by class of collateral pledged
end of 1Q16 4Q15
CHF billion   
Government debt securities 17.9 21.1
Corporate debt securities 13.6 15.2
Asset-backed securities 16.9 21.6
Equity securities 0.3 0.1
Other 0.1 0.1
Securities sold under repurchase agreements  48.8 58.1
Government debt securities 3.5 3.1
Corporate debt securities 0.5 0.4
Equity securities 7.5 8.2
Other 0.2 0.3
Securities lending transactions  11.7 12.0
Government debt securities 1.3 0.5
Corporate debt securities 0.4 0.1
Equity securities 24.1 27.9
Obligation to return securities received as collateral, at fair value  25.8 28.5
Total  86.3 98.6
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Securities sold under repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions and obligation to return securities received as collateral – by remaining contractual maturity
   Remaining contractual maturities

end of
On demand		 1 Up to
30 days		 2 31–90
days		 More than
90 days
Total
1Q16 (CHF billion)   
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 9.0 21.2 9.9 8.7 48.8
Securities lending transactions 5.4 5.3 0.2 0.8 11.7
Obligation to return securities received as collateral, at fair value 23.0 2.8 0.0 0.0 25.8
Total  37.4 29.3 10.1 9.5 86.3
4Q15 (CHF billion)   
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 7.7 29.9 8.1 12.4 58.1
Securities lending transactions 6.0 3.6 1.8 0.6 12.0
Obligation to return securities received as collateral, at fair value 26.2 2.3 0.0 0.0 28.5
Total  39.9 35.8 9.9 13.0 98.6
1
Includes contracts with no contractual maturity that may contain termination arrangements subject to a notice period.
2
Includes overnight transactions.
> Refer to “Note 22 – Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities” for further information on the gross amount of securities sold under repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions and obligation to return securities received as collateral and the net amounts disclosed in the consolidated balance sheets.
Variable interest entities
As a normal part of its business, the Group engages in various transactions that include entities that are considered VIEs and are grouped into three primary categories: CDO/CLOs, CP conduits and financial intermediation.
> Refer to “Variable interest entities” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group – Note 34 – Transfer of financial assets and variable interest entities in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for a detailed description of VIEs, CDOs, CP conduit or financial intermediation.
Collateralized debt obligations
The Group engages in CDO/CLO transactions to meet client and investor needs, earn fees and sell financial assets. The Group may act as underwriter, placement agent or asset manager and may warehouse assets prior to the closing of a transaction.
Commercial paper conduit
The Group continues to act as the administrator and provider of liquidity and credit enhancement facilities for one asset-backed CP conduit, Alpine, a client-focused multi-seller conduit vehicle. Alpine publishes portfolio and asset data and submits its portfolio to a rating agency for public ratings based on the cash flows of the portfolio taken as a whole. This CP conduit purchases assets, primarily loans and receivables, from clients and finances such purchases through the issuance of CP backed by these assets. For an asset to qualify for acquisition by the CP conduit, it must be rated at least investment grade after giving effect to the related asset-specific credit enhancement primarily provided by the client seller of the asset. The clients provide credit support to investors of the CP conduit in the form of over-collateralization and other asset-specific enhancements. Further, an unaffiliated investor retains a limited first-loss position in Alpine’s entire portfolio. Alpine is a separate legal entity that is wholly owned by the Group. However, its assets are available to satisfy only the claims of its creditors. In addition, the Group, as administrator and liquidity and credit enhancement facilities provider, has significant exposure to and power over the activities of Alpine. Alpine is considered a VIE for accounting purposes and the Group is deemed the primary beneficiary and consolidates this entity. In 4Q15, the Group decided not to issue any CP from Alpine and all outstanding CP was fully repaid as of the end of 4Q15.
As of the end of 1Q16, Alpine’s purchased assets consisted of advance financing receivables, while, as of the end of 4Q15, they consisted of advance financing receivables, student loans and CDOs. As of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15, those assets had a weighted average rating of A and A-, respectively, based on the lowest of each asset’s internal rating and, where available, external rating, and an average maturity of 2.5 years and 3.3 years, respectively.
Financial intermediation
The Group has significant involvement with VIEs in its role as a financial intermediary on behalf of clients.
Financial intermediation consists of securitizations, funds, loans and other vehicles.
Consolidated VIEs
The Group has significant involvement with VIEs in its role as a financial intermediary on behalf of clients. The Group consolidates all VIEs related to financial intermediation for which it was the primary beneficiary.
The consolidated VIEs tables provide the carrying amounts and classifications of the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs as of the end of 1Q16 and 4Q15.
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Consolidated VIEs in which the Group was the primary beneficiary
   Financial intermediation

end of		 CDO/
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tizations
Funds
Loans
Other
Total
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Cash and due from banks 58 0 32 104 98 22 314
Trading assets 0 0 171 772 972 1,229 3,144
Investment securities 0 0 1,066 0 0 0 1,066
Other investments 0 0 0 114 1,620 441 2,175
Net loans 0 0 0 0 28 325 353
Premises and equipment 0 0 0 0 288 0 288
Other assets 0 98 1,525 501 83 1,571 3,778
   of which loans held-for-sale  0 0 443 0 16 0 459
Total assets of consolidated VIEs  58 98 2,794 1,491 3,089 3,588 11,118
Trading liabilities 0 0 0 3 19 0 22
Short-term borrowings 0 0 33 1 0 0 34
Long-term debt 73 0 1,851 82 132 9 2,147
Other liabilities 0 0 3 350 135 627 1,115
Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs  73 0 1,887 436 286 636 3,318
4Q15 (CHF million)   
Cash and due from banks 1,351 0 21 9 93 219 1,693
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 0 53 0 0 0 0 53
Trading assets 283 49 0 941 1,001 98 2,372
Investment securities 0 0 1,009 0 0 0 1,009
Other investments 0 0 0 0 1,553 433 1,986
Net loans 0 0 0 0 27 1,285 1,312
Premises and equipment 0 0 0 0 327 0 327
Other assets 10,839 123 1,671 0 83 1,735 14,451
   of which loans held-for-sale  10,790 0 469 0 16 0 11,275
Total assets of consolidated VIEs  12,473 225 2,701 950 3,084 3,770 23,203
Trading liabilities 8 0 0 0 18 1 27
Short-term borrowings 0 0 81 0 0 0 81
Long-term debt 12,428 0 2,128 125 136 9 14,826
Other liabilities 51 3 3 1 135 643 836
Total liabilities of consolidated VIEs  12,487 3 2,212 126 289 653 15,770
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Non-consolidated VIEs
The non-consolidated VIEs tables provide the carrying amounts and classification of the assets and liabilities of variable interests recorded in the Group’s consolidated balance sheets, maximum exposure to loss and total assets of the non-consolidated VIEs.
Certain VIEs have not been included in the following table, including VIEs structured by third parties in which the Group’s interest is in the form of securities held in the Group’s inventory, certain single-asset financing vehicles not sponsored by the Group to which the Group provides financing but has very little risk of loss due to over-collateralization and guarantees, failed sales where the Group does not have any other holdings and other entities out of scope.
> Refer to “Variable interest entities” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group – Note 34 – Transfer of financial assets and variable interest entities in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on non-consolidated VIEs.
Non-consolidated VIEs
   Financial intermediation

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tizations
Funds
Loans
Other
Total
1Q16 (CHF million)   
Trading assets 203 5,197 905 404 39 6,748
Net loans 34 1,256 2,463 5,401 916 10,070
Other assets 3 7 9 4 259 282
Total variable interest assets  240 6,460 3,377 5,809 1,214 17,100
Maximum exposure to loss  240 11,845 3,377 11,521 2,767 29,750
Non-consolidated VIE assets  5,364 91,732 60,577 30,878 26,717 215,268
4Q15 (CHF million)   
Trading assets 90 6,021 871 425 8 7,415
Net loans 36 1,508 2,734 5,053 1,723 11,054
Other assets 0 11 13 0 161 185
Total variable interest assets  126 7,540 3,618 5,478 1,892 18,654
Maximum exposure to loss  126 12,986 3,618 11,866 2,570 31,166
Non-consolidated VIE assets  6,590 113,530 54,112 41,824 36,865 252,921
29 Financial instruments
The disclosure of the Group’s financial instruments below includes the following sections:
– Concentration of credit risk;
– Fair value measurement (including fair value hierarchy, transfers between levels; level 3 reconciliation; qualitative and quantitative disclosures of valuation techniques and nonrecurring fair value changes);
– Fair value option; and
– Disclosures about fair value of financial instruments not carried at fair value.
Concentrations of credit risk
Credit risk concentrations arise when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities, are located in the same geographic region or when there are similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly impacted by changes in economic conditions.
> Refer to “Note 35 – Financial instruments” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on the Group’s concentrations of credit risk.
Fair value measurement
A significant portion of the Group’s financial instruments are carried at fair value. Deterioration of financial markets could significantly impact the fair value of these financial instruments and the results of operations.
> Refer to “Note 35 – Financial instruments” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on fair value measurement of financial instruments and the definition of the levels of the fair value hierarchy.
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Total
Assets (CHF million)   
Cash and due from banks 0 193 0 – – 193
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 0 2 0 – – 2
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 0 92,635 153 – – 92,788
   Debt  797 698 17 – – 1,512
      of which corporates  0 436 17 – – 453
   Equity  24,193 55 0 – – 24,248
Securities received as collateral 24,990 753 17 – – 25,760
   Debt  27,132 41,306 4,426 – – 72,864
      of which foreign governments  26,898 4,321 270 – – 31,489
      of which corporates  33 13,433 2,067 – – 15,533
      of which RMBS  0 19,963 483 – – 20,446
      of which CMBS  0 2,825 145 – – 2,970
      of which CDO  0 766 1,461 – – 2,227
   Equity  67,700 3,710 795 – 1,558 73,763
   Derivatives  3,947 297,732 4,659 (276,546) – 29,792
      of which interest rate products  1,768 201,304 883 – – –
      of which foreign exchange products  287 59,260 289 – – –
      of which equity/index-related products  1,890 21,385 1,250 – – –
      of which credit derivatives  0 14,363 1,013 – – –
   Other  2,448 4,165 4,518 – – 11,131
Trading assets 101,227 346,913 14,398 (276,546) 1,558 187,550
   Debt  1,532 1,353 171 – – 3,056
      of which foreign governments  1,335 93 0 – – 1,428
      of which corporates  0 285 0 – – 285
      of which RMBS  0 868 171 – – 1,039
      of which CMBS  0 28 0 – – 28
   Equity  2 85 0 – – 87
Investment securities 1,534 1,438 171 – – 3,143
   Private equity  0 0 7 – 617 624
      of which equity funds  0 0 0 – 231 231
   Hedge funds  0 0 0 – 271 271
      of which debt funds  0 0 0 – 248 248
   Other equity investments  0 13 362 – 717 1,092
      of which private  0 11 361 – 717 1,089
   Life finance instruments  0 3 1,656 – – 1,659
Other investments 0 16 2,025 – 1,605 3,646
Loans 0 12,747 8,774 – – 21,521
      of which commercial and industrial loans  0 6,368 5,627 – – 11,995
      of which financial institutions  0 4,273 1,497 – – 5,770
Other intangible assets (mortgage servicing rights) 0 0 106 – – 106
Other assets 485 11,050 3,067 (1,294) – 13,308
      of which loans held-for-sale  0 6,142 2,763 – – 8,905
Total assets at fair value  128,236 465,747 28,711 (277,840) 3,163 348,017
Less other investments - equity at fair value attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 (1) (110) – (143) (254)
Less assets consolidated under ASU 2009-17 3 (11) (1,921) (377) – – (2,309)
Assets at fair value excluding noncontrolling interests and assets not risk-weighted under the Basel framework  128,225 463,825 28,224 (277,840) 3,020 345,454
1
Derivative contracts are reported on a gross basis by level. The impact of netting represents legally enforceable master netting agreements.
2
In accordance with US GAAP, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet.
3
Assets of consolidated VIEs that are not risk-weighted under the Basel framework.
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Total
Liabilities (CHF million)   
Due to banks 0 499 0 – – 499
Customer deposits 0 3,249 280 – – 3,529
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions 0 25,421 0 – – 25,421
   Debt  797 698 17 – – 1,512
      of which corporates  0 436 17 – – 453
   Equity  24,193 55 0 – – 24,248
Obligation to return securities received as collateral 24,990 753 17 – – 25,760
   Debt  5,081 4,653 18 – – 9,752
      of which foreign governments  5,006 453 0 – – 5,459
      of which corporates  40 3,910 18 – – 3,968
   Equity  19,007 159 33 – 8 19,207
   Derivatives  4,200 301,521 3,911 (285,009) – 24,623
      of which interest rate products  1,763 193,565 653 – – –
      of which foreign exchange products  218 68,005 405 – – –
      of which equity/index-related products  2,215 24,538 1,214 – – –
      of which credit derivatives  0 14,031 1,094 – – –
Trading liabilities 28,288 306,333 3,962 (285,009) 8 53,582
Short-term borrowings 0 3,100 85 – – 3,185
Long-term debt 0 57,493 11,611 – – 69,104
      of which treasury debt over two years  0 3,705 0 – – 3,705
      of which structured notes over one year and up to two years  0 6,091 651 – – 6,742
      of which structured notes over two years  0 37,883 10,286 – – 48,169
      of which other debt instruments over two years  0 2,381 644 – – 3,025
      of which other subordinated bonds  0 4,869 0 – – 4,869
      of which non-recourse liabilities  0 2,117 30 – – 2,147
Other liabilities 0 9,649 2,240 (1,022) – 10,867
      of which failed sales  0 559 470 – – 1,029
Total liabilities at fair value  53,278 406,497 18,195 (286,031) 8 191,947
1
Derivative contracts are reported on a gross basis by level. The impact of netting represents legally enforceable master netting agreements.
2
In accordance with US GAAP, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet.
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Netting
impact		 1 Assets
measured
at net
asset value
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Total
Assets (CHF million)   
Cash and due from banks 0 89 0 – – 89
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 0 2 0 – – 2
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 0 83,407 158 – – 83,565
   Debt  811 493 0 – – 1,304
      of which corporates  0 261 0 – – 261
   Equity  27,141 66 0 – – 27,207
Securities received as collateral 27,952 559 0 – – 28,511
   Debt  27,932 48,047 4,563 – – 80,542
      of which foreign governments  27,710 3,737 285 – – 31,732
      of which corporates  13 15,762 1,745 – – 17,520
      of which RMBS  0 22,302 814 – – 23,116
      of which CMBS  0 3,924 215 – – 4,139
      of which CDO  0 2,317 1,298 – – 3,615
   Equity  64,210 4,195 871 – 1,685 70,961
   Derivatives  2,625 265,014 4,831 (244,105) – 28,365
      of which interest rate products  657 167,173 791 – – –
      of which foreign exchange products  104 59,740 383 – – –
      of which equity/index-related products  1,857 19,803 936 – – –
      of which credit derivatives  0 16,267 1,568 – – –
   Other  2,034 4,569 4,266 – – 10,869
Trading assets 96,801 321,825 14,531 (244,105) 1,685 190,737
   Debt  1,538 1,318 148 – – 3,004
      of which foreign governments  1,322 94 0 – – 1,416
      of which corporates  0 285 0 – – 285
      of which RMBS  0 602 148 – – 750
      of which CMBS  0 259 0 – – 259
   Equity  2 84 0 – – 86
Investment securities 1,540 1,402 148 – – 3,090
   Private equity  0 0 0 – 1,042 1,042
      of which equity funds  0 0 0 – 437 437
   Hedge funds  0 0 0 – 295 295
      of which debt funds  0 0 0 – 260 260
   Other equity investments  0 23 366 – 840 1,229
      of which private  0 14 365 – 840 1,219
   Life finance instruments  0 2 1,669 – – 1,671
Other investments 0 25 2,035 – 2,177 4,237
Loans 0 11,870 8,950 – – 20,820
      of which commercial and industrial loans  0 5,811 5,735 – – 11,546
      of which financial institutions  0 4,102 1,729 – – 5,831
Other intangible assets (mortgage servicing rights) 0 0 112 – – 112
Other assets 687 19,002 7,087 (1,149) – 25,627
      of which loans held-for-sale  0 14,378 6,768 – – 21,146
Total assets at fair value  126,980 438,181 33,021 (245,254) 3,862 356,790
Less other investments - equity at fair value attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 (9) (119) – (473) (601)
Less assets consolidated under ASU 2009-17 3 0 (9,212) (3,558) – – (12,770)
Assets at fair value excluding noncontrolling interests and assets not risk-weighted under the Basel framework  126,980 428,960 29,344 (245,254) 3,389 343,419
1
Derivative contracts are reported on a gross basis by level. The impact of netting represents legally enforceable master netting agreements.
2
In accordance with US GAAP, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet.
3
Assets of consolidated VIEs that are not risk-weighted under the Basel framework.
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Netting
impact		 1 Liabilities
measured
at net
asset value
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Total
Liabilities (CHF million)   
Due to banks 0 482 0 – – 482
Customer deposits 0 3,409 254 – – 3,663
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions 0 32,398 0 – – 32,398
   Debt  811 493 0 – – 1,304
      of which corporates  0 261 0 – – 261
   Equity  27,141 66 0 – – 27,207
Obligation to return securities received as collateral 27,952 559 0 – – 28,511
   Debt  4,100 4,289 16 – – 8,405
      of which foreign governments  4,050 491 0 – – 4,541
      of which corporates  30 3,597 16 – – 3,643
   Equity  16,875 154 45 – 6 17,080
   Derivatives  3,062 269,788 4,554 (253,918) – 23,486
      of which interest rate products  671 160,181 578 – – –
      of which foreign exchange products  82 70,381 329 – – –
      of which equity/index-related products  2,299 22,015 1,347 – – –
      of which credit derivatives  0 15,522 1,757 – – –
Trading liabilities 24,037 274,231 4,615 (253,918) 6 48,971
Short-term borrowings 0 3,040 72 – – 3,112
Long-term debt 0 66,808 14,123 – – 80,931
      of which treasury debt over two years  0 4,590 0 – – 4,590
      of which structured notes over one year and up to two years  0 6,396 364 – – 6,760
      of which structured notes over two years  0 38,066 9,924 – – 47,990
      of which other debt instruments over two years  0 1,435 638 – – 2,073
      of which other subordinated bonds  0 5,476 0 – – 5,476
      of which non-recourse liabilities  0 10,642 3,197 – – 13,839
Other liabilities 0 10,224 2,491 (961) – 11,754
      of which failed sales  0 530 454 – – 984
Total liabilities at fair value  51,989 391,151 21,555 (254,879) 6 209,822
1
Derivative contracts are reported on a gross basis by level. The impact of netting represents legally enforceable master netting agreements.
2
In accordance with US GAAP, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet.
Transfers between level 1 and level 2
All transfers between level 1 and level 2 are reported through the last day of the reporting period.
In 1Q16, transfers to level 1 out of level 2 were from trading assets and trading liabilities. The transfers from trading assets were primarily in equity as prices became observable. The transfers from trading liabilities were primarily in exchange traded derivatives as prices became observable.
In 1Q16, transfers out of level 1 to level 2 were primarily from trading assets. The transfers were primarily in equity for which suitable closing prices were unobtainable as of the end of 1Q16.
Transfers between level 1 and level 2
in    1Q16 1Q15
Transfers
to level 1
out of level 2		 Transfers
out of level 1
to level 2		 Transfers
to level 1
out of level 2		 Transfers
out of level 1
to level 2
Assets (CHF million)   
   Debt  0 11 39 45
   Equity  210 248 187 101
   Derivatives  92 0 331 1
Trading assets  302 259 557 147
Liabilities (CHF million)   
   Debt  0 3 84 6
   Equity  7 24 17 54
   Derivatives  166 3 62 9
Trading liabilities  173 30 163 69
131
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for level 3
   
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other
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all
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translation
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at end
of period
Assets (CHF million)   
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 158 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (5) 153
Securities received as collateral 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 17
   Debt  4,563 405 (353) 1,609 (1,685) 0 0 (5) 15 0 (1) 0 0 (122) 4,426
      of which corporates  1,745 255 (56) 918 (789) 0 0 (2) 59 0 0 0 0 (63) 2,067
      of which RMBS  814 88 (239) 266 (377) 0 0 (6) (43) 0 0 0 0 (20) 483
      of which CMBS  215 9 (5) 36 (100) 0 0 0 (6) 0 0 0 0 (4) 145
      of which CDO  1,298 47 (8) 388 (208) 0 0 0 (7) 0 (1) 0 0 (48) 1,461
   Equity  871 60 (41) 108 (210) 0 0 (20) 52 0 0 0 0 (25) 795
   Derivatives  4,831 289 (242) 0 0 575 (1,135) 47 417 0 0 0 0 (123) 4,659
      of which interest rate products  791 2 (30) 0 0 40 (27) 12 121 0 0 0 0 (26) 883
      of which equity/index-related products  936 237 (70) 0 0 192 (182) 7 150 0 0 0 0 (20) 1,250
      of which credit derivatives  1,568 51 (132) 0 0 242 (764) 29 54 0 0 0 0 (35) 1,013
   Other  4,266 319 (284) 786 (441) 0 (97) (11) 128 0 0 0 0 (148) 4,518
Trading assets 14,531 1,073 (920) 2,503 (2,336) 575 (1,232) 11 612 0 (1) 0 0 (418) 14,398
Investment securities 148 0 (15) 74 (7) 0 (77) (6) 60 0 0 0 0 (6) 171
   Equity  366 7 (1) 10 (5) 0 0 0 (3) 0 (4) 0 0 (1) 369
   Life finance instruments  1,669 0 0 49 (94) 0 0 0 87 0 0 0 0 (55) 1,656
Other investments 2,035 7 (1) 59 (99) 0 0 0 84 0 (4) 0 0 (56) 2,025
Loans 8,950 207 (189) 23 (81) 631 (518) 0 (7) 0 0 0 0 (242) 8,774
   of which commercial and industrial loans  5,735 144 (109) 0 (58) 357 (351) 0 45 0 0 0 0 (136) 5,627
   of which financial institutions  1,729 63 (81) 0 0 25 (135) 0 (57) 0 0 0 0 (47) 1,497
Other intangible assets (mortgage servicing rights) 112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2) 0 0 (4) 106
Other assets 7,087 103 (733) 460 (3,930) 396 (138) (94) (46) 0 (1) 0 0 (37) 3,067
   of which loans held-for-sale 2 6,768 97 (733) 437 (3,918) 396 (138) (94) (21) 0 (1) 0 0 (30) 2,763
Total assets at fair value  33,021 1,390 (1,858) 3,137 (6,453) 1,602 (1,965) (89) 703 0 (8) 0 0 (769) 28,711
Liabilities (CHF million)   
Customer deposits 254 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 (2) 280
Obligation to return securities received as collateral 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 17
Trading liabilities 4,615 140 (288) 10 (10) 300 (1,141) 59 400 0 (5) 0 0 (118) 3,962
   of which interest rate derivatives  578 3 (21) 0 0 81 (36) 13 56 0 0 0 0 (21) 653
   of which foreign exchange derivatives  329 0 (1) 0 0 5 (12) 1 95 0 0 0 0 (12) 405
   of which equity/index-related derivatives  1,347 82 (142) 0 0 71 (109) 28 (32) 0 0 0 0 (31) 1,214
   of which credit derivatives  1,757 53 (119) 0 0 78 (907) 17 251 0 0 0 0 (36) 1,094
Short-term borrowings 72 10 0 0 0 47 (39) 0 (2) 0 0 0 0 (3) 85
Long-term debt 14,123 956 (430) 0 0 804 (3,562) 11 257 0 1 0 (172) (377) 11,611
   of which structured notes over two years  9,924 659 (425) 0 0 729 (226) 11 146 0 0 0 (172) (360) 10,286
   of which non-recourse liabilities  3,197 0 0 0 0 19 (3,227) 0 26 0 0 0 0 15 30
Other liabilities 2,491 99 (45) 11 (26) 1 (45) (35) (28) (1) (117) 0 0 (65) 2,240
   of which failed sales  454 26 (14) 8 (3) 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 (17) 470
Total liabilities at fair value  21,555 1,205 (763) 39 (36) 1,170 (4,787) 35 637 (1) (121) 0 (172) (566) 18,195
Net assets/(liabilities) at fair value  11,466 185 (1,095) 3,098 (6,417) 432 2,822 (124) 66 1 113 0 172 (203) 10,516
1
For all transfers to level 3 or out of level 3, the Group determines and discloses as level 3 events only gains or losses through the last day of the reporting period.
2
Includes unrealized losses recorded in trading revenues of CHF (64) million primarily related to subprime exposures in securitized products business and market movements across the wider loans held-for-sale portfolio.
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Assets (CHF million)   
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 77 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 (2) 87
   Debt  4,461 154 (396) 668 (773) 0 0 (6) 47 0 0 (184) 3,971
      of which corporates  1,430 19 (55) 127 (265) 0 0 (5) 72 0 0 (86) 1,237
      of which RMBS  612 114 (128) 319 (231) 0 0 (1) 21 0 0 (8) 698
      of which CMBS  257 15 (41) 133 (28) 0 0 2 (26) 0 0 (3) 309
      of which CDO  1,421 6 (130) 75 (128) 0 0 (1) 5 0 0 (30) 1,218
   Equity  896 51 (84) 109 (97) 0 0 (8) 26 0 0 (17) 876
   Derivatives  6,823 889 (432) 0 0 542 (1,946) (14) 132 0 1 (172) 5,823
      of which interest rate products  1,803 16 (172) 0 0 229 (120) (14) (341) 0 0 (40) 1,361
      of which equity/index-related products  1,063 247 (37) 0 0 113 (176) 3 84 0 1 (21) 1,277
      of which credit derivatives  2,569 620 (223) 0 0 95 (1,392) (2) 88 0 0 (71) 1,684
   Other  4,323 294 (342) 1,783 (1,395) 0 (66) 1 113 0 0 (71) 4,640
Trading assets 16,503 1,388 (1,254) 2,560 (2,265) 542 (2,012) (27) 318 0 1 (444) 15,310
Investment securities 3 0 (64) 163 0 0 (4) 7 3 0 0 4 112
   Equity  549 0 0 8 (18) 0 0 0 (18) 0 (18) (27) 476
   Life finance instruments  1,834 0 0 50 (74) 0 0 0 46 0 0 (34) 1,822
Other investments 2,383 0 0 58 (92) 0 0 0 28 0 (18) (61) 2,298
Loans 9,353 274 (643) 297 (527) 425 (411) 0 (44) 0 (5) (210) 8,509
   of which commercial and industrial loans  5,853 177 (160) 0 (365) 377 (263) 0 3 0 (5) (150) 5,467
   of which financial institutions  1,494 65 (1) 0 (21) 48 (56) 0 (44) 0 (1) (27) 1,457
Other intangible assets (mortgage servicing rights) 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2) 0 0 (1) 67
Other assets 7,468 938 (1,377) 1,514 (1,252) 325 (565) 0 20 0 0 (253) 6,818
   of which loans held-for-sale  6,851 936 (1,331) 1,496 (1,217) 325 (565) 2 32 0 0 (240) 6,289
Total assets at fair value  35,857 2,600 (3,338) 4,592 (4,136) 1,304 (2,992) (20) 323 0 (22) (967) 33,201
Liabilities (CHF million)   
Customer deposits 100 0 (20) 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 (7) 75
Trading liabilities 6,417 772 (804) 9 (2) 266 (1,655) 20 209 0 0 (147) 5,085
      of which interest rate derivatives  1,202 29 (169) 0 0 53 (82) (12) (14) 0 0 (25) 982
      of which foreign exchange derivatives  560 3 0 0 0 1 (28) 0 (127) 0 0 (12) 397
      of which equity/index-related derivatives  1,466 8 (395) 0 0 56 (135) 27 225 0 0 (28) 1,224
      of which credit derivatives  2,760 727 (238) 0 0 90 (1,358) 5 134 0 0 (73) 2,047
Short-term borrowings 95 23 (9) 0 0 57 (21) 0 (5) 0 0 (2) 138
Long-term debt 14,608 633 (508) 0 0 2,722 (1,637) 2 (141) 0 0 (267) 15,412
   of which structured notes over two years  10,267 28 (400) 0 0 1,911 (1,156) 4 (95) 0 0 (190) 10,369
   of which non-recourse liabilities  2,952 597 (36) 0 0 261 (188) (1) (69) 0 0 (55) 3,461
Other liabilities 3,363 17 (1,140) 72 (49) 0 (157) (8) 57 7 134 (86) 2,210
   of which failed sales  616 4 (2) 66 (36) 0 0 0 29 0 0 (9) 668
Total liabilities at fair value  24,583 1,445 (2,481) 81 (51) 3,045 (3,470) 14 122 7 134 (509) 22,920
Net assets/(liabilities) at fair value  11,274 1,155 (857) 4,511 (4,085) (1,741) 478 (34) 201 (7) (156) (458) 10,281
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For all transfers to level 3 or out of level 3, the Group determines and discloses as level 3 events only gains or losses through the last day of the reporting period.
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Gains and losses on assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)
in    1Q16 1Q15
Trading
revenues		 Other
revenues		 Total
revenues		 Trading
revenues		 Other
revenues		 Total
revenues
Gains and losses on assets and liabilities (CHF million)   
Net realized/unrealized gains/(losses) included in net revenues (58) 114 56 1 167 (163) 4 1
Whereof:
   Unrealized gains/(losses) relating to assets and liabilities still held as of the reporting date  95 (8) 87 (388) (43) (431)
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Excludes net realized/unrealized gains/(losses) attributable to foreign currency translation impact.
Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions that have been classified within level 3. As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for assets and liabilities within level 3 presented in the table above may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable and unobservable inputs.
The Group employs various economic hedging techniques in order to manage risks, including risks in level 3 positions. Such techniques may include the purchase or sale of financial instruments that are classified in levels 1 and/or 2. The realized and unrealized gains and losses for assets and liabilities in level 3 presented in the table above do not reflect the related realized or unrealized gains and losses arising on economic hedging instruments classified in levels 1 and/or 2.
Transfers in and out of level 3
Transfers into level 3 assets during 1Q16 were CHF 1,390 million, primarily from trading assets and loans. The transfers were primarily in the corporate credit and emerging markets businesses due to limited observability of pricing data and reduced pricing information from external providers. Transfers out of level 3 assets during 1Q16 were CHF 1,858 million, primarily in trading assets and loans held-for-sale. The transfers out of level 3 assets were primarily in the corporate credit businesses and the Strategic Resolution Unit due to increased availability of pricing information.
Qualitative disclosures of valuation techniques
Overview
The Group has implemented and maintains a valuation control framework, which is supported by policies and procedures that define the principles for controlling the valuation of the Group’s financial instruments.
> Refer to “Note 35 – Financial instruments” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on the Group’s valuation control framework.
The following information on the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs of the various financial instruments, and the sensitivity of fair value measurements to changes in significant unobservable inputs, should be read in conjunction with the tables “Quantitative information about level 3 assets at fair value” and “Quantitative information about level 3 liabilities at fair value”.
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions
Securities purchased under resale agreements and securities sold under repurchase agreements are measured at fair value using discounted cash flow analysis. Future cash flows are discounted using observable market interest rate repurchase/resale curves for the applicable maturity and underlying collateral of the instruments. As such, the significant majority of both securities purchased under resale agreements and securities sold under repurchase agreements are included in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Structured resale and repurchase agreements include embedded derivatives, which are measured using the same techniques as described below for stand-alone derivative contracts held for trading purposes or used in hedge accounting relationships. If the value of the embedded derivative is determined using significant unobservable inputs, those structured resale and repurchase agreements are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The significant unobservable input is funding spread.
Securities purchased under resale agreements are usually fully collateralized or over collateralized by government securities, money market instruments, corporate bonds, or other debt instruments. In the event of counterparty default, the collateral service agreement provides the Group with the right to liquidate the collateral held.
Debt securities
Foreign governments and corporates
Government debt securities typically have quoted prices in active markets and are categorized as level 1 instruments. For debt securities for which market prices are not available, valuations are based on yields reflecting credit rating, historical performance, delinquencies, loss severity, the maturity of the security, recent transactions in the market or other modeling techniques, which may involve judgment. Those securities where the price or model inputs are observable in the market are categorized as level 2 instruments, while those securities where prices are not observable and significant model inputs are unobservable are categorized as level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Corporate bonds are priced to reflect current market levels either through recent market transactions or broker or dealer quotes. Where a market price for the particular security is not directly available, valuations are obtained based on yields reflected
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by other instruments in the specific or similar entity’s capital structure and adjusting for differences in seniority and maturity, benchmarking to a comparable security where market data is available (taking into consideration differences in credit, liquidity and maturity), or through the application of cash flow modeling techniques utilizing observable inputs, such as current interest rate curves and observable CDS spreads. Significant unobservable inputs may include price and correlation. For securities using market comparable price, the differentiation between level 2 and level 3 is based upon the relative significance of any yield adjustments as well as the accuracy of the comparison characteristics (i.e., the observable comparable security may be in the same country but a different industry and may have a different seniority level – the lower the comparability the more likely the security will be level 3).
CMBS, RMBS and CDO securities
Fair values of RMBS, CMBS and CDO may be available through quoted prices, which are often based on the prices at which similarly structured and collateralized securities trade between dealers and to and from customers. Fair values of RMBS, CMBS and CDO for which there are significant unobservable inputs are valued using capitalization rate and discount rate. Price may not be observable for fair value measurement purposes for many reasons, such as the length of time since the last executed transaction for the related security, use of a price from a similar instrument, or use of a price from an indicative quote. Fair values determined by market comparable price may include discounted cash flow models using the inputs prepayment rate, default rate, loss severity, discount rate and credit spread. Prices from similar observable instruments are used to calculate implied inputs which are then used to value unobservable instruments using discounted cash flow. The discounted cash flow price is then compared to the unobservable prices and assessed for reasonableness.
For most structured debt securities, determination of fair value requires subjective assessment depending on liquidity, ownership concentration, and the current economic and competitive environment. Valuation is determined based on the Front Office’s own assumptions about how market participants would price the asset. Collateralized bond and loan obligations are split into various structured tranches and each tranche is valued based upon its individual rating and the underlying collateral supporting the structure. Valuation models are used to value both cash and synthetic CDOs.
Equity securities
The majority of the Group’s positions in equity securities are traded on public stock exchanges for which quoted prices are readily and regularly available and are therefore categorized as level 1 instruments. Level 2 and level 3 equities include fund-linked products, convertible bonds or equity securities with restrictions that are not traded in active markets. Significant unobservable inputs may include market comparable price, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) multiple and volatility.
Derivatives
Derivatives held for trading purposes or used in hedge accounting relationships include both OTC and exchange-traded derivatives. The fair values of exchange-traded derivatives measured using observable exchange prices are included in level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. For exchange-traded derivatives where the volume of trading is low, the observable exchange prices may not be considered executable at the reporting date. These derivatives are valued in the same manner as similar observable OTC derivatives and are included in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. If the similar OTC derivative used for valuing the exchange-traded derivative is not observable, the exchange-traded derivative is included in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The fair values of OTC derivatives are determined on the basis of either industry standard models or internally developed proprietary models. Both model types use various observable and unobservable inputs in order to determine fair value. The inputs include those characteristics of the derivative that have a bearing on the economics of the instrument. The determination of the fair value of many derivatives involves only a limited degree of subjectivity because the required inputs are observable in the marketplace, while more complex derivatives may use unobservable inputs that rely on specific proprietary modeling assumptions. Where observable inputs (prices from exchanges, dealers, brokers or market consensus data providers) are not available, attempts are made to infer values from observable prices through model calibration (spot and forward rates, mean reversion, benchmark interest rate curves and volatility inputs for commonly traded option products). For inputs that cannot be derived from other sources, estimates from historical data may be made. OTC derivatives where the majority of the value is derived from market observable inputs are categorized as level 2 instruments, while those where the majority of the value is derived from unobservable inputs are categorized as level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The valuation of derivatives includes an adjustment for the cost of funding uncollateralized OTC derivatives.
Interest rate derivatives
OTC vanilla interest rate products, such as interest rate swaps, swaptions, and caps and floors are valued by discounting the anticipated future cash flows. The future cash flows and discounting are derived from market standard yield curves and industry standard volatility inputs. Where applicable, exchange-traded prices are also used to value exchange-traded futures and options and can be used in yield curve construction. For more complex products, inputs include, but are not limited to correlation, volatility skew, prepayment rate, credit spread, basis spread and gap risk.
Foreign exchange derivatives
Foreign exchange derivatives include vanilla products such as spot, forward and option contracts where the anticipated discounted future cash flows are determined from foreign exchange forward curves and industry standard optionality modeling techniques.
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Where applicable, exchange-traded prices are also used for futures and option prices. For more complex products inputs include, but are not limited to prepayment rate and correlation.
Equity and index-related derivatives
Equity derivatives include a variety of products ranging from vanilla options and swaps to exotic structures with bespoke payoff profiles. The main inputs in the valuation of equity derivatives may include volatility, EBITDA multiple, buyback probability, gap risk and correlation.
Generally, the interrelationship between the volatility and correlation is positively correlated.
Credit derivatives
Credit derivatives include index and single name CDS in addition to more complex structured credit products. Vanilla products are valued using industry standard models and inputs that are generally market observable including credit spread and recovery rate.
Complex structured credit derivatives are valued using proprietary models requiring unobservable inputs such as recovery rate, credit spread, correlation and funding spread. These inputs are generally implied from available market observable data. Fair values determined by price may include discounted cash flow models using the inputs prepayment rate, default rate, loss severity and discount rate.
Other trading assets
Other trading assets primarily include RMBS loans and life settlement and premium finance instruments. Life settlement and premium finance instruments are valued using proprietary models with several inputs. The significant unobservable inputs of the fair value for life settlement and premium finance instruments is the estimate of market implied life expectancy, while for RMBS loans it is market comparable price.
For life settlement and premium finance instruments, individual life expectancy rates are typically obtained by multiplying a base mortality curve for the general insured population provided by a professional actuarial organization together with an individual-specific multiplier. Individual-specific multipliers are determined based on data from third-party life expectancy data providers, which examine the insured individual’s medical conditions, family history and other factors to arrive at a life expectancy estimate.
For RMBS loans, the use of market comparable price varies depending upon each specific loan. For some loans, similar to unobservable RMBS securities, prices from similar observable instruments are used to calculate implied inputs which are then used to value unobservable instruments using discounted cash flow. The discounted cash flow price is then compared to the unobservable prices and assessed for reasonableness. For other RMBS loans, the loans are categorized by specific characteristics, such as loan-to-value ratio, average account balance, loan type (single or multi-family), lien, seasoning, coupon, FICO score, locality, delinquency status, cash flow velocity, roll rates, loan purpose, occupancy, servicers advance agreement type, modification status, Federal Housing Administration insurance, property value and documentation quality. Loans with unobservable prices are put into consistent buckets which are then compared to market observable comparable prices in order to assess the reasonableness of those unobservable prices.
Other investments
Private equity, hedge funds and other equity investments
Other equity investments principally includes equity investments in the form of a) direct investments in third-party hedge funds, private equity funds and funds of funds, b) equity-method investments where the Group has the ability to significantly influence the operating and financial policies of the investee, and c) direct investments in non-marketable equity securities.
Direct investments in third-party hedge funds, private equity funds and funds of funds are measured at fair value based on their published NAVs as permitted by ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurement. In some cases, NAVs may be adjusted where there is sufficient evidence that the NAV published by the investment manager is not in line with the fund’s observable market data, it is probable that the investment will be sold for an amount other than NAV or there exist other circumstances that would require an adjustment to the published NAV. Although rarely adjusted, significant judgment is involved in making any adjustments to the published NAVs. The investments for which the fair value is measured using the net asset value practical expedient are not categorized within the fair value hierarchy.
Direct investments in non-marketable equity securities consist of both real estate investments and non-real estate investments. Equity-method investments and direct investments in non-marketable equity securities are initially measured at their transaction price, as this is the best estimate of fair value. Thereafter, these investments are individually measured at fair value based upon a number of factors that include any recent rounds of financing involving third-party investors, comparable company transactions, multiple analyses of cash flows or book values, or discounted cash flow analyses. The availability of information used in these modeling techniques is often limited and involves significant judgment in evaluating these different factors over time. As a result, these investments are included in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Life finance instruments
Life finance instruments include Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIA) and other premium finance instruments. Life finance instruments are valued in a similar manner as described for life settlement and premium finance instruments under the other trading assets section above.
Loans
The Group’s loan portfolio which is measured at fair value primarily consists of commercial and industrial loans and loans to financial institutions. Within these categories, loans measured at fair value include commercial loans, real estate loans, corporate loans, leverage finance loans and emerging market loans. Fair value is based
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on recent transactions and quoted prices, where available. Where recent transactions and quoted prices are not available, fair value may be determined by relative value benchmarking (which includes pricing based upon another position in the same capital structure, other comparable loan issues, generic industry credit spreads, implied credit spreads derived from CDS for the specific borrower, and enterprise valuations) or calculated based on the exit price of the collateral, based on current market conditions.
Both the funded and unfunded portion of revolving credit lines on the corporate lending portfolio are valued using a loan pricing model, which requires estimates of significant inputs including credit spreads, recovery rates, credit conversion factors, and weighted average life of the loan. Significant unobservable inputs may include credit spread and price.
The Group’s other assets and liabilities include mortgage loans held in conjunction with securitization activities and assets and liabilities of VIEs and mortgage securitizations that do not meet the criteria for sale treatment under US GAAP. The fair value of mortgage loans held in conjunction with securitization activities is determined on a whole-loan basis and is consistent with the valuation of RMBS loans discussed in “Other trading assets” above. Whole-loan valuations are calculated based on the exit price reflecting the current market conditions. The fair value of assets and liabilities of VIEs and mortgage securitizations that do not meet the criteria for sale treatment under US GAAP are determined based on the quoted prices for securitized bonds, where available, or on cash flow analyses for securitized bonds, when quoted prices are not available. The fair value of the consolidated financial assets of RMBS and CMBS securitization vehicles, which qualify as collateralized financing entities, are measured on the basis of the more observable fair value of the VIEs financial liabilities.
Accrual based loans in the Group’s private, corporate and institutional banking businesses, for which an estimated fair value is disclosed in the table “Carrying value and fair value of financial instruments not carried at fair value” below, include consumer loans relating to mortgages, loans collateralized by securities or consumer finance, as well as corporate and institutional loans relating to real estate, commercial and industrial loans, and loans to financial institutions, governments and public institutions. Fair values for these loans are determined by using a discounted cash flow model. Future cash flows are discounted using risk-adjusted discount rates which are derived from observable market interest rates for the applicable maturity and currency and from counterparty-related credit spreads.
Deposits
Accrual based deposits with a stated maturity, for which an estimated fair value is disclosed in the table “Carrying value and fair value of financial instruments not carried at fair value” below, are generally fair valued by using a discounted cash flow model incorporating the Group’s credit spreads. The estimated fair value of accrual accounted deposits without a stated maturity approximates the carrying amount; however, the value does not include an estimate of the value attributed to the long-term relationships with its customers that in the aggregate adds significant value to the Group’s stable deposit base.
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt
The Group’s short-term borrowings and long-term debt include structured notes (hybrid financial instruments that are both bifurcatable and non-bifurcatable) and vanilla debt. The fair value of structured notes is based on quoted prices, where available. When quoted prices are not available, fair value is determined by using a discounted cash flow model incorporating the Group’s credit spreads, the value of derivatives embedded in the debt and the residual term of the issuance based on call options. Derivatives structured into the issued debt are valued consistently with the Group’s stand-alone derivative contracts held for trading purposes or used in hedge accounting relationships as discussed above. The fair value of structured debt is heavily influenced by the combined call options and performance of the underlying derivative returns. Significant unobservable inputs for long-term debt include buyback probability, gap risk, correlation, volatility, credit spread, mean reversion and price.
Generally, the interrelationships between volatility, correlation, gap risk and credit spread inputs are positively correlated.
Other liabilities
Failed sales
These liabilities represent the financing of assets that did not achieve sale accounting treatment under US GAAP. Failed sales are valued in a manner consistent with the related underlying financial instruments.
Short-term financial instruments
Certain short-term financial instruments are not carried at fair value on the balance sheet, but a fair value has been disclosed in the table “Carrying value and fair value of financial instruments not carried at fair value” below. These instruments include: cash and due from banks, cash collateral receivables and payables and other receivables and payables arising in the ordinary course of business. For these financial instruments, the carrying value approximates the fair value due to the relatively short period of time between their origination and expected realization, as well as the minimal credit risk inherent in these instruments.
Sensitivity of fair value measurements to changes in significant unobservable inputs
For level 3 assets with a significant unobservable input of EBITDA multiple, market implied life expectancy (for life finance instruments), buyback probability, correlation, price, volatility, volatility skew, funding spread and recovery rate, in general, an increase in the significant unobservable input would increase the fair value. For level 3 assets with a significant unobservable input of market implied life expectancy (for life settlement and premium finance instruments), capitalization rate, discount rate, prepayment rate, gap risk and credit spread, in general, an increase in the significant unobservable input would decrease the fair value.
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For level 3 liabilities, in general, an increase in the related significant unobservable inputs would have the inverse impact on fair value. An increase in the significant unobservable input mean reversion would increase the fair value. An increase in the significant unobservable input basis spread would decrease the fair value.
Interrelationships between significant unobservable inputs
Except as noted above, there are no material interrelationships between the significant unobservable inputs for the financial instruments. As the significant unobservable inputs move independently, generally an increase or decrease in one significant unobservable input will have no impact on the other significant unobservable inputs.
Quantitative disclosures of valuation techniques
The following tables provide the representative range of minimum and maximum values and the associated weighted averages of each significant unobservable input for level 3 assets and liabilities by the related valuation technique most significant to the related financial instrument.
Quantitative information about level 3 assets at fair value

end of 1Q16
Fair value		 Valuation
technique		 Unobservable
input		 Minimum
value		 Maximum
value		 Weighted
average		 1
CHF million, except where indicated
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 153 Discounted cash flow Funding spread, in bp 350 450 361
Securities received as collateral 17 – – – – –
Debt 4,426
   of which corporates  2,067
      of which  403 Option model Correlation, in % (87) 98 36
      of which  1,395 Market comparable Price, in % 0 146 84
   of which RMBS  483 Discounted cash flow Discount rate, in % 1 40 7
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 33 9
  Default rate, in % 0 13 3
  Loss severity, in % 0 100 54
   of which CMBS  145 Discounted cash flow Capitalization rate, in % 7 8 7
  Discount rate, in % 1 22 8
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 16 4
  Default rate, in % 0 32 1
  Loss severity, in % 0 75 5
   of which CDO  1,461
      of which  280 Discounted cash flow Discount rate, in % 2 32 16
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 20 16
  Credit spread, in bp 154 307 205
  Default rate, in % 0 25 5
  Loss severity, in % 0 100 43
      of which  788 Market comparable Price, in % 206 206 206
Equity 795
      of which  154 Option model Volatility, in % 51 53 51
      of which  443 Market comparable EBITDA multiple 3 11 8
  Price, in % 0 165 22
1
Cash instruments are generally presented on a weighted average basis, while certain derivative instruments either contain a combination of weighted averages and arithmetic means of the related inputs or are presented on an arithmetic mean basis.
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Quantitative information about level 3 assets at fair value (continued)

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Fair value		 Valuation
technique		 Unobservable
input		 Minimum
value		 Maximum
value		 Weighted
average		 1
CHF million, except where indicated
Derivatives 4,659
   of which interest rate products  883 Option model Correlation, in % 16 100 60
  Prepayment rate, in % 1 36 15
  Volatility skew, in % (7) 0 (2)
  Credit spread, in bp 130 2,335 160
   of which equity/index-related products  1,250
      of which  801 Option model Correlation, in % (87) 98 13
  Volatility, in % 0 200 26
  Buyback probability, in % 2 50 100 63
  Gap risk, in % 3 0 4 1
      of which  77 Market comparable EBITDA multiple 4 10 7
   of which credit derivatives  1,013 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 2 3,142 668
  Recovery rate, in % 0 71 23
  Discount rate, in % 1 54 19
  Default rate, in % 1 35 6
  Loss severity, in % 15 100 64
  Correlation, in % 43 97 97
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 13 5
  Funding spread, in bp 52 68 66
Other 4,518
      of which  3,564 Market comparable Price, in % 0 105 47
      of which  902 Discounted cash flow Market implied life expectancy, in years 3 17 9
Trading assets 14,398
Investment securities 171 – – – – –
Private equity 7 – – – – –
Other equity investments 362 – – – – –
Life finance instruments 1,656 Discounted cash flow Market implied life expectancy, in years 2 20 7
Other investments 2,025
Loans 8,774
   of which commercial and industrial loans  5,627
      of which  3,730 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 69 2,528 413
      of which  1,160 Market comparable Price, in % 0 117 67
   of which financial institutions  1,497
      of which  1,418 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 80 849 369
      of which  55 Market comparable Price, in % 0 100 97
Other intangible assets (mortgage servicing rights) 106 – – – – –
Other assets 3,067
   of which loans held-for-sale  2,763
      of which  294 Vendor price Price, in % 25 100 96
      of which  862 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 117 1,603 591
  Recovery rate, in % 0 1 1
      of which  1,596 Market comparable Price, in % 0 104 72
Total level 3 assets at fair value  28,711
1
Cash instruments are generally presented on a weighted average basis, while certain derivative instruments either contain a combination of weighted averages and arithmetic means of the related inputs or are presented on an arithmetic mean basis.
2
Estimate of the probability of structured notes being put back to the Group at the option of the investor over the remaining life of the financial instruments.
3
Risk of unexpected large declines in the underlying values occuring between collateral settlement dates.
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Quantitative information about level 3 assets at fair value (continued)

end of 4Q15
Fair value		 Valuation
technique		 Unobservable
input		 Minimum
value		 Maximum
value		 Weighted
average		 1
CHF million, except where indicated
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 158 Discounted cash flow Funding spread, in bp 350 475 361
Debt 4,563
   of which corporates  1,745
      of which  240 Option model Correlation, in % (87) 99 17
      of which  836 Market comparable Price, in % 0 128 29
      of which  285 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 134 1,408 493
   of which RMBS  814 Discounted cash flow Discount rate, in % 1 36 8
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 27 9
  Default rate, in % 0 20 3
  Loss severity, in % 0 100 50
   of which CMBS  215 Discounted cash flow Capitalization rate, in % 7 8 7
  Discount rate, in % 0 23 8
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 16 3
  Default rate, in % 0 32 1
  Loss severity, in % 0 75 4
   of which CDO  1,298
      of which  66 Vendor price Price, in % 0 100 96
      of which  329 Discounted cash flow Discount rate, in % 1 25 11
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 20 14
  Credit spread, in bp 293 336 309
  Default rate, in % 0 10 2
  Loss severity, in % 0 100 46
      of which  807 Market comparable Price, in % 214 214 214
Equity 871
      of which  342 Option model Volatility, in % 2 253 29
      of which  471 Market comparable EBITDA multiple 3 12 8
Price, in % 0 202 96
1
Cash instruments are generally presented on a weighted average basis, while certain derivative instruments either contain a combination of weighted averages and arithmetic means of the related inputs or are presented on an arithmetic mean basis.
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Fair value		 Valuation
technique		 Unobservable
input		 Minimum
value		 Maximum
value		 Weighted
average		 1
CHF million, except where indicated
Derivatives 4,831
   of which interest rate products  791 Option model Correlation, in % 17 100 63
  Prepayment rate, in % 1 36 16
  Volatility skew, in % (8) 0 (2)
  Mean reversion, in % 2 5 10 10
  Credit spread, in bp 130 1,687 330
   of which equity/index-related products  936
  778 Option model Correlation, in % (87) 99 23
  Volatility, in % 0 253 26
  109 Market comparable EBITDA multiple 4 10 7
  Price, in % 97 97 97
   of which credit derivatives  1,568 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 1 2,349 331
  Recovery rate, in % 0 60 23
  Discount rate, in % 2 50 19
  Default rate, in % 1 35 6
  Loss severity, in % 15 100 64
  Correlation, in % 43 97 85
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 12 4
  Funding spread, in bp 61 68 67
Other 4,266
      of which  2,859 Market comparable Price, in % 0 106 45
      of which  865 Discounted cash flow Market implied life expectancy, in years 3 18 8
Trading assets 14,531
Investment securities 148 – – – – –
Other equity investments 366 – – – – –
Life finance instruments 1,669 Discounted cash flow Market implied life expectancy, in years 2 20 8
Other investments 2,035
Loans 8,950
   of which commercial and industrial loans  5,735
      of which  3,799 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 70 2,528 474
      of which  1,146 Market comparable Price, in % 0 106 65
   of which financial institutions  1,729
  1,451 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 84 826 359
  109 Market comparable Price, in % 0 100 98
Other intangible assets (mortgage servicing rights) 112 – – – – –
Other assets 7,087
   of which loans held-for-sale  6,768
      of which  3,594 Vendor price Price, in % 0 101 97
      of which  722 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 99 3,220 515
  Recovery rate, in % 1 1 1
      of which  2,251 Market comparable Price, in % 0 104 76
Total level 3 assets at fair value  33,021
1
Cash instruments are generally presented on a weighted average basis, while certain derivative instruments either contain a combination of weighted averages and arithmetic means of the related inputs or are presented on an arithmetic mean basis.
2
Management's best estimate of the speed at which interest rates will revert to the long-term average.
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Quantitative information about level 3 liabilities at fair value

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Fair value		 Valuation
technique		 Unobservable
input		 Minimum
value		 Maximum
value		 Weighted
average		 1
CHF million, except where indicated   
Customer deposits 280 – – – – –
Obligation to return securities received as collateral 17 – – – – –
Trading liabilities 3,962
   of which interest rate derivatives  653 Option model Basis spread, in bp (15) 63 31
  Correlation, in % 16 100 86
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 36 8
  Gap risk, in % 2 20 20 20
  Funding spread, in bp 218 218 218
   of which foreign exchange derivatives  405 Option model Correlation, in % (10) 70 55
  Prepayment rate, in % 25 36 30
   of which equity/index-related derivatives  1,214 Option model Correlation, in % (87) 98 16
  Volatility, in % 2 200 27
  Buyback probability, in % 3 50 100 63
   of which credit derivatives  1,094 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 3 3,142 399
  Discount rate, in % 1 40 18
  Default rate, in % 1 33 5
  Recovery rate, in % 0 75 36
  Loss severity, in % 15 100 64
  Correlation, in % 16 96 84
  Funding spread, in bp 51 111 74
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 13 5
Short-term borrowings 85 – – – – –
Long-term debt 11,611
   of which structured notes over two years  10,286
      of which  9,238 Option model Correlation, in % (87) 99 41
  Volatility, in % 2 200 29
  Buyback probability, in % 3 50 100 63
  Gap risk, in % 2 0 2 1
  Mean reversion, in % 4 (110) (1) (36)
      of which  621 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 6 2,047 288
   of which non-recourse liabilities  30 Market comparable Price, in % 0 87 12
Other liabilities 2,240
   of which failed sales  470
      of which  396 Market comparable Price, in % 0 100 88
      of which  42 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 655 911 751
  Discount rate, in % 7 32 17
Total level 3 liabilities at fair value  18,195
1
Cash instruments are generally presented on a weighted average basis, while certain derivative instruments either contain a combination of weighted averages and arithmetic means of the related inputs or are presented on an arithmetic mean basis.
2
Risk of unexpected large declines in the underlying values occuring between collateral settlement dates.
3
Estimate of the probability of structured notes being put back to the Group at the option of the investor over the remaining life of the financial instruments.
4
Management's best estimate of the speed at which interest rates will revert to the long-term average.
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Quantitative information about level 3 liabilities at fair value (continued)

end of 4Q15
Fair value		 Valuation
technique		 Unobservable
input		 Minimum
value		 Maximum
value		 Weighted
average		 1
CHF million, except where indicated   
Customer deposits 254 – – – – –
Trading liabilities 4,615
   of which interest rate derivatives  578 Option model Basis spread, in bp (7) 53 25
  Correlation, in % 17 100 75
  Mean reversion, in % 2 5 10 8
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 36 9
  Gap risk, in % 3 20 20 20
  Funding spread, in bp 218 218 218
   of which foreign exchange derivatives  329 Option model Correlation, in % (10) 70 54
  Prepayment rate, in % 24 36 30
   of which equity/index-related derivatives  1,347 Option model Correlation, in % (87) 99 17
  Volatility, in % 2 253 26
  Buyback probability, in % 4 50 100 59
   of which credit derivatives  1,757 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 1 1,687 275
  Discount rate, in % 2 50 19
  Default rate, in % 1 33 5
  Recovery rate, in % 8 60 27
  Loss severity, in % 15 100 64
  Correlation, in % 17 95 80
  Funding spread, in bp 51 68 68
  Prepayment rate, in % 0 12 5
Short-term borrowings 72 – – – – –
Long-term debt 14,123
   of which structured notes over two years  9,924 Option model Correlation, in % (87) 99 17
  Volatility, in % 2 253 28
  Buyback probability, in % 4 50 100 59
  Gap risk, in % 3 0 3 1
  Credit spread, in bp 153 182 177
   of which non-recourse liabilities  3,197
      of which  3,183 Vendor price Price, in % 0 101 97
      of which  14 Market comparable Price, in % 0 87 9
Other liabilities 2,491
   of which failed sales  454
      of which  379 Market comparable Price, in % 0 106 90
      of which  68 Discounted cash flow Credit spread, in bp 571 1,687 1,425
  Discount rate, in % 7 23 15
Total level 3 liabilities at fair value  21,555
1
Cash instruments are generally presented on a weighted average basis, while certain derivative instruments either contain a combination of weighted averages and arithmetic means of the related inputs or are presented on an arithmetic mean basis.
2
Management's best estimate of the speed at which interest rates will revert to the long-term average.
3
Risk of unexpected large declines in the underlying values occuring between collateral settlement dates.
4
Estimate of the probability of structured notes being put back to the Group at the option of the investor over the remaining life of the financial instruments.
Qualitative discussion of the ranges of significant unobservable inputs
The following sections provide further information about the ranges of significant unobservable inputs included in the tables above. The level of aggregation and diversity within the financial instruments disclosed in the tables above results in certain ranges of significant inputs being wide and unevenly distributed across asset and liability categories.
Discount rate
The discount rate is the rate of interest used to calculate the present value of the expected cash flows of a financial instrument. There are multiple factors that will impact the discount rate for any given financial instrument including the coupon on the instrument, the term and the underlying risk of the expected cash flows. Two instruments of similar term and expected cash flows may have significantly different discount rates because the coupons on the instruments are different.
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Default rate and loss severity
For financial instruments backed by residential real estate or other assets, diversity in the portfolio is reflected in a wide range for loss severity due to varying levels of default. The lower end of the range represents high performing or government guaranteed collateral with a low probability of default or guaranteed timely payment of principal and interest, while the higher end of the range relates to collateral with a greater risk of default.
Credit spread and recovery rate
For financial instruments where credit spread is the significant unobservable input, the wide range represents positions with varying levels of risk. The lower end of the credit spread range typically represents shorter-dated instruments and/or those with better perceived credit risk. The higher end of the range typically comprises longer-dated financial instruments or those referencing non-performing, distressed or impaired reference credits. Similarly, the spread between the reference credit and an index can vary significantly based on the risk of the instrument. The spread will be positive for instruments that have a higher risk of default than the index (which is based on a weighted average of its components) and negative for instruments that have a lower risk of default than the index.
Similarly, recovery rates can vary significantly depending upon the specific assets and terms of each transaction. Transactions with higher seniority or more valuable collateral will have higher recovery rates, while those transactions which are more subordinated or with less valuable collateral will have lower recovery rates.
Correlation
There are many different types of correlation inputs, including credit correlation, cross-asset correlation (such as equity-interest rate correlation), and same-asset correlation (such as interest rate-interest rate correlation). Correlation inputs are generally used to value hybrid and exotic instruments. Due to the complex and unique nature of these instruments, the ranges for correlation inputs can vary widely across portfolios.
Prepayment rate
Prepayment rates may vary from collateral pool to collateral pool, and are driven by a variety of collateral-specific factors, including the type and location of the underlying borrower, the remaining tenor of the obligation and the level and type (e.g., fixed or floating) of interest rate being paid by the borrower.
Volatility and volatility skew
Volatility and its skew are both impacted by the underlying risk, term and strike price of the derivative. In the case of interest rate derivatives, volatility may vary significantly between different underlying currencies and expiration dates on the options. Similarly, in the case of equity derivatives, the volatility attributed to a structure may vary depending upon the underlying reference name on the derivative.
Market implied life expectancy
Market implied life expectancy is the primary significant unobservable input on such products as life settlement, premium finance and SPIA, and represents the estimated mortality rate for the underlying insured for each contract. This estimate may vary depending upon multiple factors including the age and specific health characteristics of the insured.
Price
Bond equivalent price is a primary significant unobservable input for multiple products. Where market prices are not available for an instrument, benchmarking may be utilized to identify comparable issues (same industry and similar product mixes) while adjustments are considered for differences in deal terms and performance.
Buyback probability
Buyback probability is the probability assigned to structured notes being unwound prior to their legal maturity.
Gap risk
Gap risk is the primary significant unobservable input for fund-linked Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance products and structures where the payoff may be sensitive to discontinuity in the hedging portfolio.
Mean reversion
Mean reversion is the primary significant unobservable input for callable constant maturity swap (CMS) spread exotics and represents the idea that prices and returns eventually move back towards the historical average.
Funding spread
Funding spread is the primary significant unobservable input for special purpose vehicle funding facilities. Synthetic funding curves which represent the assets pledged as collateral are used to value structured financing transactions. The curves provide an estimate of where secured funding can be sourced and are expressed as a basis point spread in relation to the referenced benchmark rate.
Capitalization rate
Capitalization rate is the primary significant unobservable input for CMBS loans and is used to estimate the potential return on investment. This is done by dividing the yearly income by the total value of the property.
Basis spread
Basis spread is the primary significant unobservable input for non-callable constant maturity treasury-CMS products and is used to determine interest rate risk as a result of differing lending and borrowing rates.
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EBITDA multiple
EBITDA multiple is a primary significant unobservable input for some equity deals which are benchmarked using industry comparables. The EBITDA multiple may be preferred over other measures because it is normalized for differences between the accounting policies of similar companies.
Fair value measurements of investments in certain entities that calculate NAV per share
Investments in funds held in trading assets and liabilities primarily include positions held in equity funds of funds as an economic hedge for structured notes and derivatives issued to clients that reference the same underlying risk and liquidity terms of the fund. A majority of these funds have limitations imposed on the amount of withdrawals from the fund during the redemption period due to illiquidity of the investments. In other instances, the withdrawal amounts may vary depending on the redemption notice period and are usually larger for the longer redemption notice periods. In addition, penalties may apply if redemption is within a certain time period from initial investment.
Investment in funds held in other investments principally involves private securities and, to a lesser extent, publicly traded securities and fund of funds. Several of these investments have redemption restrictions subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors of the fund and/or redemption is permitted without restriction, but is limited to a certain percentage of total assets or only after a certain date.
Furthermore, for those investments held in both trading assets and other investments that are nonredeemable, the underlying assets of such funds are expected to be liquidated over the life of the fund, which is generally up to 10 years.
The following table pertains to investments in certain entities that calculate NAV per share or its equivalent, primarily private equity and hedge funds. These investments do not have a readily determinable fair value and are measured at fair value using NAV.
Fair value, unfunded commitments and term of redemption conditions
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Non-
redeemable

Redeemable
Total
fair value		 Unfunded
commit-
ments
Non-
redeemable

Redeemable
Total
fair value		 Unfunded
commit-
ments
Fair value and unfunded commitments (CHF million)   
   Debt funds  0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
   Equity funds  72 1,486 1 1,558 0 79 1,606 2 1,685 0
   Equity funds sold short  0 (8) (8) 0 0 (6) (6) 0
Total funds held in trading assets and liabilities 72 1,478 1,550 0 81 1,600 1,681 0
   Debt funds  204 44 248 0 184 76 260 1
   Equity funds  1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
   Others  0 22 22 0 0 35 35 0
Hedge funds 205 66 3 271 0 184 111 4 295 1
   Debt funds  7 0 7 5 11 0 11 17
   Equity funds  231 0 231 58 437 0 437 115
   Real estate funds  222 0 222 57 282 0 282 76
   Others  157 0 157 76 312 0 312 141
Private equities 617 0 617 196 1,042 0 1,042 349
Equity method investments 551 166 717 96 660 196 856 100
Total funds held in other investments 1,373 232 1,605 292 1,886 307 2,193 450
Total fair value  1,445 5 1,710 6 3,155 292 7 1,967 5 1,907 6 3,874 450 7
1
38% of the redeemable fair value amount of equity funds is redeemable on demand with a notice period primarily of less than 30 days, 31% is redeemable on an annual basis with a notice period of more than 60 days, 24% is redeemable on a monthly basis with a notice period primarily of less than 30 days, and 7% is redeemable on a quarterly basis with a notice period primarily of more than 45 days.
2
40% of the redeemable fair value amount of equity funds is redeemable on demand with a notice period primarily of less than 30 days, 31% is redeemable on an annual basis with a notice period of more than 60 days, 23% is redeemable on a monthly basis with a notice period primarily of less than 30 days, and 6% is redeemable on a quarterly basis with a notice period primarily of more than 45 days.
3
64% of the redeemable fair value amount of hedge funds is redeemable on a quarterly basis with a notice period primarily of more than 60 days, 30% is redeemable on demand with a notice period primarily of less than 30 days, and 6% is redeemable on an annual basis with a notice period of more than 60 days.
4
87% of the redeemable fair value amount of hedge funds is redeemable on a quarterly basis with a notice period primarily of more than 60 days, 5% is redeemable on demand with a notice period primarily of less than 30 days, 5% is redeemable on an annual basis with a notice period of more than 60 days, and 3% is redeemable on a monthly basis with a notice period of more than 30 days.
5
Includes CHF 141 million and CHF 464 million attributable to noncontrolling interests in 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively.
6
Includes CHF 2 million and CHF 9 million attributable to noncontrolling interests in 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively.
7
Includes CHF 81 million and CHF 176 million attributable to noncontrolling interests in 1Q16 and 4Q15, respectively.
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Nonrecurring fair value changes
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, they are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, for example, when there is evidence of impairment. The Group typically uses nonfinancial assets measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis in a manner that reflects their highest and best use. Nonrecurring measurements are completed as of period’s end unless otherwise stated.
Nonrecurring fair value changes
end of 1Q16 4Q15
CHF billion   
Assets held-for-sale recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis  0.3 0.1
   of which level 2  0.3 0.1
Fair value option
The Group has availed itself of the simplification in accounting offered under the fair value option, primarily in the investment banking businesses and International Wealth Management’s Asset Management business. This has been accomplished generally by electing the fair value option, both at initial adoption and for subsequent transactions, on items impacted by the hedge accounting requirements of US GAAP. That is, for instruments for which there was an inability to achieve hedge accounting and for which the Group is economically hedged, the Group has elected the fair value option. Similarly, where the Group manages an activity on a fair value basis but previously has been unable to achieve fair value accounting, the Group has utilized the fair value option to align its risk management reporting to its financial accounting.
> Refer to “Note 35 – Financial instruments” in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 for further information on the Group’s election of the fair value option for certain of its financial statement captions.
Difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balances of loans and financial instruments
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Aggregate
fair
value		 Aggregate
unpaid
principal

Difference		 Aggregate
fair
value		 Aggregate
unpaid
principal

Difference
Loans (CHF million)   
Non-interest-earning loans 1,738 5,568 (3,830) 1,628 5,019 (3,391)
Financial instruments (CHF million)   
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 2 2 0 2 2 0
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 92,788 92,626 162 83,565 83,397 168
Loans 21,521 22,857 (1,336) 20,820 22,289 (1,469)
Other assets 1 11,782 17,112 (5,330) 23,906 30,308 (6,402)
Due to banks and customer deposits (963) (856) (107) (913) (826) (87)
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions (25,421) (25,400) (21) (32,398) (32,381) (17)
Short-term borrowings (3,185) (3,309) 124 (3,112) (3,263) 151
Long-term debt (69,104) (74,093) 4,989 (80,931) (85,335) 4,404
Other liabilities (1,029) (2,569) 1,540 (984) (2,619) 1,635
1
Primarily loans held-for-sale.
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Gains and losses on financial instruments
in    1Q16 1Q15
Net
gains/
(losses)		 Net
gains/
(losses)
Financial instruments (CHF million)   
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 0 2 1
   of which related to credit risk  0 (1)
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 389 1 299 1
Other investments 146 2 (11) 3
   of which related to credit risk  (5) 0
Loans 582 2 171 1
   of which related to credit risk  (60) (15)
Other assets (118) 2 60 1
   of which related to credit risk  (101) (4)
Due to banks and customer deposits (40) 2 37 2
   of which related to credit risk  (1) 31
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions (69) 2 66 2
Short-term borrowings 252 2 (23) 2
   of which related to credit risk  – 1 4
Long-term debt (120) 1 904 2
   of which related to credit risk  – 95 4
Other liabilities 121 2 84 3
   of which related to credit risk  77 8
1
Primarily recognized in net interest income.
2
Primarily recognized in trading revenues.
3
Primarily recognized in other revenues.
4
Changes in fair value related to credit risk are due to the change in the Group's own credit spreads. Other changes in fair value are attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, as well as movements in the reference price or index for structured notes. Changes in fair value on Credit Suisse vanilla debt and on debit valuation adjustments on structured notes related to credit risk were CHF (60) million and CHF 127 million in 1Q15, respectively.
The following table provides additional information regarding the gains and losses attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk on fair value option elected liabilities which are recorded through AOCI. The table includes both the amount of change during the period and cumulatively that is attributable to the changes in instrument-specific credit risk. In addition it includes the gains and losses related to instrument-specific credit risk that was previously recorded in AOCI that have been transferred during the period to net income.
Own credit gains/(losses) on fair value option elected instruments recorded in AOCI
    

Gains/(losses) recorded into AOCI		 1 Gains/(losses) recorded
in AOCI transferred
to net income		 1
in 1Q16 Cumulatively 1Q16
Financial instruments (CHF million)   
Deposits 0 1 0
Long-term debt 1,392 1,833 0
   of which treasury debt over two years  571 793 0
   of which structured notes over two years  818 1,024 0
Total  1,392 1,834 0
1
Amounts are reflected gross of tax.
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Financial instruments not carried at fair value
The following table provides the carrying value and fair value of financial instruments which are not carried at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet. The disclosure excludes all non-financial instruments such as lease transactions, real estate, premises and equipment, equity method investments and pension and benefit obligations.
Carrying value and fair value of financial instruments not carried at fair value
    Carrying
value
Fair value
end of Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
1Q16
Financial assets 
Central banks funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 43,423 0 43,423 0 43,423
Loans 244,916 0 247,448 6,651 254,099
Other financial assets 1 150,744 94,190 54,953 1,881 151,024
Financial liabilities 
Due to banks and deposits 364,478 197,983 166,424 0 364,407
Central banks funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions 14,729 0 14,729 0 14,729
Short-term borrowings 11,582 0 11,586 0 11,586
Long-term debt 114,386 0 114,882 716 115,598
Other financial liabilities 2 65,424 2,528 62,428 604 65,560
4Q15 (CHF million)
Financial assets 
Central banks funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 39,485 0 39,485 0 39,485
Loans 248,326 0 250,639 6,150 256,789
Other financial assets 1 148,491 92,547 54,359 1,893 148,799
Financial liabilities 
Due to banks and deposits 359,614 206,475 153,545 0 360,020
Central banks funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions 14,200 0 14,401 0 14,401
Short-term borrowings 5,546 0 5,545 0 5,545
Long-term debt 116,676 0 117,321 778 118,099
Other financial liabilities 2 63,921 32 63,440 578 64,050
1
Primarily includes cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with banks, brokerage receivables, loans held-for-sale, cash collateral on derivative instruments, interest and fee receivables and non-marketable equity securities.
2
Primarily includes brokerage payables, cash collateral on derivative instruments and interest and fee payables.
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30 Assets pledged and collateral
The Group pledges assets mainly for repurchase agreements and other securities financing. Certain pledged assets may be encumbered, meaning they have the right to be sold or repledged. The encumbered assets are disclosed on the consolidated balance sheet.
Assets pledged
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Assets pledged (CHF million)   
Total assets pledged or assigned as collateral 127,309 137,330
   of which encumbered  81,716 91,278
Collateral
The Group receives cash and securities in connection with resale agreements, securities borrowing and loans, derivative transactions and margined broker loans. A substantial portion of the collateral and securities received by the Group was sold or repledged in connection with repurchase agreements, securities sold not yet purchased, securities borrowings and loans, pledges to clearing organizations, segregation requirements under securities laws and regulations, derivative transactions and bank loans.
Collateral
end of 1Q16 4Q15
Collateral (CHF million)   
Fair value of collateral received with the right to sell or repledge 431,873 422,269
   of which sold or repledged  192,885 186,132
31 Litigation
The Group is involved in a number of judicial, regulatory and arbitration proceedings concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of its businesses. The Group’s material proceedings, related provisions and estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses that are not covered by existing provisions are described in Note 39 – Litigation in V – Consolidated financial statements – Credit Suisse Group in the Credit Suisse Annual Report 2015 and updated in subsequent quarterly reports (including those discussed below). Some of these proceedings have been brought on behalf of various classes of claimants and seek damages of material and/or indeterminate amounts.
The Group accrues loss contingency litigation provisions and takes a charge to income in connection with certain proceedings when losses, additional losses or ranges of loss are probable and reasonably estimable. The Group also accrues litigation provisions for the estimated fees and expenses of external lawyers and other service providers in relation to such proceedings, including in cases for which it has not accrued a loss contingency provision. The Group accrues these fee and expense litigation provisions and takes a charge to income in connection therewith when such fees and expenses are probable and reasonably estimable. The Group reviews its legal proceedings each quarter to determine the adequacy of its litigation provisions and may increase or release provisions based on management’s judgment and the advice of counsel. The establishment of additional provisions or releases of litigation provisions may be necessary in the future as developments in such proceedings warrant.
The specific matters described include (a) proceedings where the Group has accrued a loss contingency provision, given that it is probable that a loss may be incurred and such loss is reasonably estimable; and (b) proceedings where the Group has not accrued such a loss contingency provision for various reasons, including, but not limited to, the fact that any related losses are not reasonably estimable. The description of certain of the matters includes a statement that the Group has established a loss contingency provision and discloses the amount of such provision; for the other matters no such statement is made. With respect to the matters for which no such statement is made, either (a) the Group has not established a loss contingency provision, in which case the matter is treated as a contingent liability under the applicable accounting standard, or (b) the Group has established such a provision but believes that disclosure of that fact would violate confidentiality obligations to which the Group is subject or otherwise compromise attorney-client privilege, work product protection or other protections against disclosure or compromise the Group’s management of the matter. The future outflow of funds in respect of any matter for which the Group has accrued loss contingency provisions cannot be determined with certainty based on currently available information, and accordingly may ultimately prove to be substantially greater (or may be less) than the provision that is reflected on the Group’s balance sheet.
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. Estimates, by their nature, are based on judgment and currently available information and involve a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type and nature of the proceeding, the progress of the matter, the advice of counsel, the Group’s defenses and its experience in similar matters, as well as its assessment of matters, including settlements, involving other defendants in similar or related cases or proceedings. Factual and legal determinations, many of which are complex, must
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be made before a loss, additional losses or ranges of loss can be reasonably estimated for any proceeding.
Most matters pending against the Group seek damages of an indeterminate amount. While certain matters specify the damages claimed, such claimed amount may not represent the Group’s reasonably possible losses. For certain of the proceedings discussed the Group has disclosed the amount of damages claimed and certain other quantifiable information that is publicly available.
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. The Group’s estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses that are not covered by existing provisions for the proceedings discussed in Note 39 referenced above and updated in quarterly reports (including below) for which the Group believes an estimate is possible is zero to CHF 2.1 billion.
In 1Q16, the Group recorded net litigation provisions of CHF 73 million. After taking into account its litigation provisions, the Group believes, based on currently available information and advice of counsel, that the results of its legal proceedings, in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Group’s financial condition. However, in light of the inherent uncertainties of such proceedings, including those brought by regulators or other governmental authorities, the ultimate cost to the Group of resolving such proceedings may exceed current litigation provisions and any excess may be material to its operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.
Mortgage-related matters
The amounts disclosed below do not reflect actual realized plaintiff losses to date or anticipated future litigation exposure. Rather, unless otherwise stated, these amounts reflect the original unpaid principal balance amounts as alleged in these actions and do not include any reduction in principal amounts since issuance.
Individual investor actions
On April 22, 2016, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) entered judgment without any admission of liability against Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (CSS LLC) and its affiliates in favor of the National Credit Union Administration, as liquidating agent of the Southwest Corporate Federal Credit Union and Members United Corporate Federal Credit Union, in the amount of USD 50.3 million (plus attorneys’ fees and costs to be determined), resolving all claims related to approximately USD 229 million of RMBS at issue.
Rates-related matters
Another complaint has been filed against Credit Suisse Group AG and affiliates, along with other financial institutions, relating to interest rate swaps in the SDNY. This lawsuit was brought by TeraExchange LLC, a swap execution facility, and affiliates. The complaint makes similar allegations to those in the class actions.
On April 11, 2016, Credit Suisse AG, New York Branch entered into a settlement agreement with plaintiffs in a pending consolidated civil class action lawsuit in the SDNY relating to the alleged manipulation of the ISDAFIX rate for US dollars. The settlement provides for dismissal of the case with prejudice and a settlement payment of USD 50 million by Credit Suisse. On May 3, 2016, plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary approval of the settlement, along with settlements with six other financial institutions. The settlements remain subject to court approval.
CDS-related matters
On April 18, 2016, the SDNY entered an order granting final approval to the settlement agreements between the putative class action plaintiffs and Credit Suisse and the other defendants, and entering final judgment and dismissal of the parties’ respective actions.
32 Subsidiary guarantee information
Certain wholly-owned finance subsidiaries of the Group, including Credit Suisse Group Funding (Guernsey) Limited, which is a Guernsey incorporated non-cellular company limited by shares, have issued securities fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Group. There are various legal and regulatory requirements, including the satisfaction of a solvency test under Guernsey law for the Guernsey subsidiary, applicable to some of the Group’s subsidiaries that may limit their ability to pay dividends or distributions and make loans and advances to the Group.
On March 26, 2007, the Group and the Bank issued full, unconditional and several guarantees of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc.’s outstanding SEC-registered debt securities. In accordance with the guarantees, if Credit Suisse (USA), Inc. fails to make any timely payment under the agreements governing such debt securities, the holders of the debt securities may demand payment from either the Group or the Bank, without first proceeding against Credit Suisse (USA), Inc. The guarantee from the Group is subordinated to senior liabilities. Credit Suisse (USA), Inc. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Group.
As part of an announced program to evolve the Group’s legal entity structure to meet developing and future regulatory requirements and US Federal Reserve regulation on establishing Intermediate Holding Companies in the US for non-US banks, legal entities are re-parented as subsidiaries of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc. Prior periods are restated to conform to the current presentation to reflect the impact of such transactions.
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Condensed consolidating statements of operations

in 1Q16
Credit
Suisse
(USA), Inc.
consolidated		 Bank
parent
company
and other
subsidiaries		 1



Bank

Group
parent
company

Other
Group
subsidiaries		 1

Credit
Suisse
Group
Condensed consolidating statements of operations (CHF million)   
Interest and dividend income 1,665 2,806 4,471 71 43 4,585
Interest expense (1,046) (1,508) (2,554) (85) 65 (2,574)
Net interest income 619 1,298 1,917 (14) 108 2,011
Commissions and fees 765 1,839 2,604 6 65 2,675
Trading revenues (766) 360 (406) 59 76 (271)
Other revenues 225 26 251 (366) 2 338 223
Net revenues  843 3,523 4,366 (315) 587 4,638
Provision for credit losses  1 140 141 0 9 150
Compensation and benefits 804 1,699 2,503 5 (26) 2,482
General and administrative expenses 484 1,380 1,864 (19) 3 1,848
Commission expenses 57 326 383 0 4 387
Restructuring expenses 120 113 233 0 22 255
Total other operating expenses 661 1,819 2,480 (19) 29 2,490
Total operating expenses  1,465 3,518 4,983 (14) 3 4,972
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes  (623) (135) (758) (301) 575 (484)
Income tax expense/(benefit) (253) (48) (301) 1 121 (179)
Net income/(loss)  (370) (87) (457) (302) 454 (305)
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 18 (25) (7) 0 4 (3)
Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders  (388) (62) (450) (302) 450 (302)
1
Includes eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
2
Primarily consists of revenues from investments in Group companies accounted for under the equity method.
Condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income

in 1Q16
Credit
Suisse
(USA), Inc.
consolidated		 Bank
parent
company
and other
subsidiaries		 1



Bank

Group
parent
company

Other
Group
subsidiaries		 1

Credit
Suisse
Group
Comprehensive income (CHF million)
Net income/(loss) (370) (87) (457) (302) 454 (305)
   Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges  0 46 46 0 0 46
   Foreign currency translation  (580) (256) (836) 2 (21) (855)
   Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities  0 4 4 0 1 5
   Actuarial gains/(losses)  7 3 10 0 95 105
   Net prior service credit/(cost)  0 0 0 0 (28) (28)
   Gains/(losses) on liabilities relating to credit risk  49 1,043 1,092 88 86 1,266
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (524) 840 316 90 133 539
Comprehensive income/(loss)  (894) 753 (141) (212) 587 234
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (5) (40) (45) 0 24 (21)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to shareholders  (889) 793 (96) (212) 563 255
1
Includes eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
153
Condensed consolidating statements of operations (continued)

in 1Q15
Credit
Suisse
(USA), Inc.
consolidated		 Bank
parent
company
and other
subsidiaries		 1



Bank

Group
parent
company

Other
Group
subsidiaries		 1

Credit
Suisse
Group
Condensed consolidating statements of operations (CHF million)   
Interest and dividend income 1,691 2,672 4,363 69 58 4,490
Interest expense (1,063) (1,249) (2,312) (81) 55 (2,338)
Net interest income 628 1,423 2,051 (12) 113 2,152
Commissions and fees 947 1,978 2,925 2 52 2,979
Trading revenues 78 1,328 1,406 (8) (8) 1,390
Other revenues 114 43 157 1,076 2 (1,107) 126
Net revenues  1,767 4,772 6,539 1,058 (950) 6,647
Provision for credit losses  0 20 20 0 10 30
Compensation and benefits 1,001 1,954 2,955 29 (8) 2,976
General and administrative expenses 438 1,316 1,754 (26) 10 1,738
Commission expenses 61 328 389 0 3 392
Total other operating expenses 499 1,644 2,143 (26) 13 2,130
Total operating expenses  1,500 3,598 5,098 3 5 5,106
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes  267 1,154 1,421 1,055 (965) 1,511
Income tax expense 94 355 449 1 27 477
Net income/(loss)  173 799 972 1,054 (992) 1,034
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (15) (1) (16) 0 (4) (20)
Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders  188 800 988 1,054 (988) 1,054
1
Includes eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
2
Primarily consists of revenues from investments in Group companies accounted for under the equity method.
Condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income (continued)

in 1Q15
Credit
Suisse
(USA), Inc.
consolidated		 Bank
parent
company
and other
subsidiaries		 1



Bank

Group
parent
company

Other
Group
subsidiaries		 1

Credit
Suisse
Group
Comprehensive income (CHF million)
Net income/(loss) 173 799 972 1,054 (992) 1,034
   Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges  0 22 22 (14) 0 8
   Foreign currency translation  (349) (1,140) (1,489) (3) (1) (1,493)
   Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities  0 7 7 0 3 10
   Actuarial gains/(losses)  9 8 17 0 72 89
   Net prior service credit/(cost)  (4) 1 (3) 0 (18) (21)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (344) (1,102) (1,446) (17) 56 (1,407)
Comprehensive income/(loss)  (171) (303) (474) 1,037 (936) (373)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (37) (17) (54) 0 10 (44)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to shareholders  (134) (286) (420) 1,037 (946) (329)
1
Includes eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
154
Condensed consolidating balance sheets

end of 1Q16
Credit
Suisse
(USA), Inc.
consolidated		 Bank
parent
company
and other
subsidiaries		 1



Bank

Group
parent
company

Other
Group
subsidiaries		 1

Credit
Suisse
Group
Assets (CHF million)   
Cash and due from banks 3,042 89,201 92,243 685 1,282 94,210
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 64 4,620 4,684 5 (3,821) 868
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 108,015 28,563 136,578 0 (367) 136,211
Securities received as collateral 23,624 2,136 25,760 0 0 25,760
Trading assets 54,148 133,598 187,746 0 (196) 187,550
Investment securities 1,066 1,703 2,769 3,676 (3,302) 3,143
Other investments 2,090 3,958 6,048 47,331 (47,085) 6,294
Net loans 11,775 240,555 252,330 138 17,780 270,248
Premises and equipment 882 3,526 4,408 0 201 4,609
Goodwill 707 3,114 3,821 0 867 4,688
Other intangible assets 146 40 186 0 0 186
Brokerage receivables 17,493 18,009 35,502 0 2 35,504
Other assets 13,511 31,075 44,586 316 (275) 44,627
Total assets  236,563 560,098 796,661 52,151 (34,914) 813,898
Liabilities and equity (CHF million)   
Due to banks 206 24,215 24,421 2,122 (2,582) 23,961
Customer deposits 0 333,168 333,168 0 11,377 344,545
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions 71,830 (31,680) 40,150 0 0 40,150
Obligation to return securities received as collateral 23,624 2,136 25,760 0 0 25,760
Trading liabilities 12,436 41,267 53,703 0 (121) 53,582
Short-term borrowings 47,653 (32,885) 14,768 300 (300) 14,768
Long-term debt 23,258 154,740 177,998 4,512 980 183,490
Brokerage payables 28,652 13,228 41,880 0 0 41,880
Other liabilities 11,579 28,371 39,950 220 145 40,315
Total liabilities  219,238 532,560 751,798 7,154 9,499 768,451
Total shareholders' equity  16,960 26,829 43,789 44,997 (43,789) 44,997
Noncontrolling interests 365 709 1,074 0 (624) 450
Total equity  17,325 27,538 44,863 44,997 (44,413) 45,447
Total liabilities and equity  236,563 560,098 796,661 52,151 (34,914) 813,898
1
Includes eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
155
Condensed consolidating balance sheets (continued)

end of 4Q15
Credit
Suisse
(USA), Inc.
consolidated		 Bank
parent
company
and other
subsidiaries		 1



Bank

Group
parent
company

Other
Group
subsidiaries		 1

Credit
Suisse
Group
Assets (CHF million)   
Cash and due from banks 5,496 85,025 90,521 942 865 92,328
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 70 4,883 4,953 5 (4,091) 867
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions 105,469 17,967 123,436 0 (387) 123,049
Securities received as collateral 27,274 1,237 28,511 0 0 28,511
Trading assets 59,297 131,799 191,096 0 (359) 190,737
Investment securities 1,009 1,689 2,698 4,092 (3,700) 3,090
Other investments 2,693 4,094 6,787 46,795 (46,561) 7,021
Net loans 13,000 241,915 254,915 139 17,941 272,995
Premises and equipment 899 3,540 4,439 0 205 4,644
Goodwill 731 3,198 3,929 0 879 4,808
Other intangible assets 152 44 196 0 0 196
Brokerage receivables 17,630 16,910 34,540 0 2 34,542
Other assets 24,382 33,528 57,910 228 (121) 58,017
Total assets  258,102 545,829 803,931 52,201 (35,327) 820,805
Liabilities and equity (CHF million)   
Due to banks 62 21,398 21,460 2,152 (2,558) 21,054
Customer deposits 1 331,699 331,700 0 11,005 342,705
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions 77,028 (30,430) 46,598 0 0 46,598
Obligation to return securities received as collateral 27,274 1,237 28,511 0 0 28,511
Trading liabilities 11,062 37,992 49,054 0 (83) 48,971
Short-term borrowings 43,518 (34,861) 8,657 300 (300) 8,657
Long-term debt 39,127 152,967 192,094 5,025 489 197,608
Brokerage payables 28,399 11,053 39,452 0 0 39,452
Other liabilities 13,209 28,506 41,715 342 174 42,231
Total liabilities  239,680 519,561 759,241 7,819 8,727 775,787
Total shareholders' equity  17,684 25,722 43,406 44,382 (43,406) 44,382
Noncontrolling interests 738 546 1,284 0 (648) 636
Total equity  18,422 26,268 44,690 44,382 (44,054) 45,018
Total liabilities and equity  258,102 545,829 803,931 52,201 (35,327) 820,805
1
Includes eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
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List of abbreviations
A   
ABS Asset-backed securities
ADS American Depositary Share
AMF Asset Management Finance LLC
AOCI Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
ASC Accounting Standards Codification
ASU Accounting Standards Update
B   
BCBS Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
BIS Bank for International Settlements
bp Basis point
C   
CCA Contingent Capital Awards
CCP Central Counterparty
CDO Collateralized debt obligation
CDS Credit default swaps
CET1 Common equity tier 1
CFE Collateralized financing entity
CFTC Commodity Futures Trading Commission
CMBS Commercial mortgage-backed securities
COO Chief Operating Officer
CP Commercial paper
CPR Constant prepayment rate
CSS LLC Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
CVA Credit valuation adjustment
D   
DVA Debit valuation adjustment
E   
EBITDA Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
EC European Commission
ECB European Central Bank
EGM Extraordinary General Meeting
EMEA Europe, Middle East and Africa
EMIR European Market Infrastructure Regulation
ERISA Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974
ESMA European Securities and Markets Authority
EU European Union
F   
FASB Financial Accounting Standards Board
Fed US Federal Reserve
FIFA Fédération Internationale de Football Association
FINMA Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA
FSB Financial Stability Board
G   
G-20 Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
GDP Gross Domestic Product
GSE Government-sponsored enterprise
G-SIB Global Systemically Important Bank
H   
HNWI High-net-worth individual
I   
IPO Initial public offering
IRC US Internal Revenue Code
ISDA International Swaps and Derivatives Association
L   
LCR Liquidity coverage ratio
M   
MiFID II Revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive
M&A Mergers and acquisitions
N   
NAV Net asset value
NRV Negative replacement value
NSFR Net stable funding ratio
O   
OTC Over-the-counter
P   
PRV Positive replacement value
PSA Prepayment speed assumption
Q   
QoQ Quarter on quarter
R   
RMBS Residential mortgage-backed securities
RWA Risk-weighted assets
S   
SBS Security-based swap
SCNY Supreme Court for the State of New York, New York County
SDNY US District Court for the Southern District of New York
SEC US Securities and Exchange Commission
SEI Significant economic interest
SNB Swiss National Bank
SPE Special purpose entity
SPIA Single premium immediate annuity
T   
TRS Total return swap
U   
UK United Kingdom
UHNWI Ultra-high-net-worth individual
US United States of America
US GAAP US generally accepted accounting principles
V   
VaR Value-at-risk
VDAX Deutsche Börse AG DAX Volatility Index
VIE Variable interest entity
VIX Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index
Y   
YoY Year on year
Ytd Year to date
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Investor information
Share data
in / end of 1Q16 2015 2014 2013
Share price (common shares, CHF)   
Average 15.80 23.85 26.52 26.74
Minimum 12.31 18.22 23.77 22.90
Maximum 21.31 27.89 30.08 30.29
End of period 13.61 21.69 25.08 27.27
Share price (American Depositary Shares, USD)   
Average 15.89 25.43 28.98 28.85
Minimum 12.68 20.48 24.84 24.56
Maximum 21.36 29.69 33.19 33.84
End of period 14.13 21.69 25.08 30.84
Market capitalization   
Market capitalization (CHF million) 26,640 42,456 40,308 43,526
Market capitalization (USD million) 27,658 42,456 40,308 49,224
Dividend per share (CHF)   
Dividend per share – 0.70 1 0.70 1 0.70 1
1
Paid out of capital contribution reserves.
Ticker symbols / stock exchange listings
Common shares ADS 1
Ticker symbols   
SIX Financial Information CSGN –
Bloomberg CSGN VX CS US
Reuters CSGN.VX CS.N
Stock exchange listings   
Swiss security number 1213853 570660
ISIN number CH0012138530 US2254011081
CUSIP number – 225 401 108
1
One American Depositary Share (ADS) represents one common share.
Bond ratings
as of May 9, 2016 Moody's Standard & Poor's Fitch Ratings
Credit Suisse Group ratings   
Short-term – – F1
Long-term Baa3 BBB+ A
Outlook Stable Stable Stable
Credit Suisse (the Bank) ratings   
Short-term P-1 A-1 F1
Long-term A2 A A
Outlook Stable Stable Positive
158
Financial calendar and contacts
Financial calendar      
Second quarter results 2016 Thursday, July 28, 2016
Investor relations      
Phone +41 44 333 71 49
E-mail investor.relations@credit-suisse.com
Internet www.credit-suisse.com/investors
Media relations      
Phone +41 844 33 88 44
E-mail media.relations@credit-suisse.com
Internet www.credit-suisse.com/news
Additional information      
Results and financial information www.credit-suisse.com/results
Printed copies Credit Suisse AG
GCPD 1
8070 Zurich
Switzerland
US share register and transfer agent      
ADS depositary bank Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
Address American Stock Transfer & Trust Co.
Operations Center
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
United States
US and Canada phone +1 866 249 2593
Phone from outside US and Canada +1 718 921 8124
E-mail DB@amstock.com
Swiss share register and transfer agent      
Address Credit Suisse Group AG
Share Register RXS
8070 Zurich
Switzerland
Phone +41 44 332 02 02
E-mail share.register@credit-suisse.com
Foreign currency translation rates
   End of Average in
1Q16 4Q15 1Q15 1Q16 4Q15 1Q15
1 USD / CHF 0.96 0.99 0.97 1.00 1.00 0.95
1 EUR / CHF 1.09 1.08 1.04 1.09 1.09 1.07
1 GBP / CHF 1.38 1.47 1.44 1.42 1.51 1.45
100 JPY / CHF 0.85 0.82 0.81 0.86 0.82 0.80
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Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information
This report 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, objectives or goals;
– our future economic performance or prospects;
– the potential effect on our future performance of certain contingencies; and
– assumptions underlying any such statements.
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 except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
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, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include:
– the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and access capital markets;
– market volatility and interest rate fluctuations and developments affecting interest rate levels;
– 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 continued slow economic recovery or downturn in the US or other developed countries in 2016 and beyond;
– 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 objectives, including improved performance, reduced risks, lower costs and more efficient use of capital;
– the ability of counterparties to meet their obligations to us;
– the effects of, and changes in, fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, trade and tax policies, as well as currency fluctuations;
– political and social developments, including war, civil unrest or terrorist activity;
– 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;
– 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 policies or practices in countries in which we conduct our operations;
– 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 maintain our reputation and promote our brand;
– the ability to increase market share and control expenses;
– technological changes;
– 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;
– the adverse resolution of litigation, regulatory proceedings and other contingencies;
– the ability to achieve our cost efficiency goals and cost targets; and
– our success at managing 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 2015.
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