NEW YORK/ LONDON, Nov 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - First Boston is an old Wall Street name that’s re-emerging from Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) with some new features.
Credit Suisse Chief Executive Ulrich Körner is reshaping the $11 billion group to put some bad years and big losses firmly in the past.
Credit Suisse is setting up joint ventures between CS First Boston and the parent’s trading and wealth management businesses, according to a person familiar with the matter.
An added complication is that CS First Boston bankers could be getting paid in their own division’s stock, rather than Credit Suisse shares.
Michael Klein will step down from the Credit Suisse board of directors to help launch CS First Boston, the bank said.