Headcount in our financial businesses was
67,424 on 31 December 2004, up 530 from
66,894 on 30 September 2004. In the Wealth
Management business (up 255), we integrated
Sauerborn Trust in Germany and continue to hire
employees, particularly in Asia. Headcount at the
Investment Bank rose 306 as we integrated the
Charles Schwab capital markets business. Wealth
Management USA increased headcount by 178
as it added financial advisors. We saw a drop of
251 in the Business Banking Switzerland unit,
reflecting further investments in technology and
automation.