We are one of the world's leading financial firms, serving a discerning international client base. Our business, global in
scale, is focused on growth. As an integrated firm, we create more value for clients by drawing on the combined resources
and expertise of all our businesses.
We are present in all major financial centers, with offices in more than 50 countries. We employ around 78,000 people, with
39% in the Americas, 35% in Switzerland, 16% in the rest of Europe and 10% in Asia Pacific.
We are one of the best-capitalized financial institutions in the world, with a BIS Tier 1 ratio of 11.9%, invested assets
of CHF 3.0 trillion, shareholders' equity of around CHF 50 billion and market capitalization of roughly CHF 154 billion (on
31 December 2006).