Governance
Credit Suisse Group's corporate governance policies and procedures comply with internationally accepted standards of corporate governance.
Standards and Policies
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Credit Suisse Group's standards and policies comply with Swiss and international corporate governance requirements and best practice.
Board of Directors
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The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall direction, supervision and control of the company.
Committees
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The Committees support the Board of Directors in assessing risks, setting remuneration, and monitoring the integrity of the financial statements.
Executive Board
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The Board of Directors generally delegates management authority and the power to implement its resolutions to management bodies or executive officers.
Shareholders
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We have a broad shareholder base. As of December 31, 2007, approximately 117,600 shareholders were listed in our share register.
Compensation
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Our approach to compensation is designed to recognize excellence, encourage personal contribution and professional development and align the interests of employees and shareholders.
Audit
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Internal and external auditors play a vital role in corporate governance by independently assessing the Group's operations and internal controls.
Features
Compliance
A good reputation is based on clear rules.
Risk Management
A disciplined risk culture contributes to business success.