The Credit Suisse CoCo Wipeout: Facts, Misperceptions, and Lessons for Financial Regulation
The #creditsuisse #coco wipeout occurred when the #finma announced that the contingent convertible bonds that were part of the Credit Suisse Additional #tier1 (AT1) #regulatory capital had been written off.FINMA’s decision creates a healthy precedent: restoring #financialdiscipline in AT1 #bondmarkets by reminding investors that their investment is exposed to #creditrisk and that #duediligence is advised before investing in these products.