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So farewell to Credit Suisse. Founded in 1856, the bank has been a pillar of the Swiss financial sector ever since. Although buffeted by the financial crisis of 2008, Credit Suisse did manage to weather that storm without a government bailout, unlike its rival-turned-rescuer UBS.

• Eleven banks deposit $30 billion to backstop distressed firm
• Flurry of calls persuades some CEOs wondering, ‘Will it work?’

Shares in major investment bank Credit Suisse plunged by nearly 30 per cent overnight as the financial institution teeters on the brink.

SVB was brought down by the oldest issue in banking — a run on the bank

Next steps could have ripple effects through the financial system

Bank, the 16th largest in U.S., failed after depositors hurried to withdraw money