Credit Suisse offers financial services to clients all over the world. It was founded by Alfred Escher in the 19th century.Credit Suisse: Milestones in the Company's History
Fraud
In September 2008, two ex-employees of Credit Suisse were charged with fraud and conspiracy. Julian Tzolov and Eric Butler allegedly made over $1 billion in a scheme that involved fraudulently selling subprime securities to clients who believed they were buying another product. Tzolov and Butler face up to 20 years in prison for the charges.Bloomberg.com: Ex-Credit Suisse Brokers Charged With Subprime Fraud