How Credit Suisse Lost $56 Billion in 48 Hours

In March 2023, one of the world's largest banks, Credit Suisse, was on the verge of disappearing forever. In just 48 hours, the bank lost over $56 billion in value - more than the GDP of 120 countries. But how did this prestigious 167-year-old institution come crashing down so quickly?

This video takes you on a dramatic journey through the downfall of Credit Suisse, uncovering the perfect storm of scandals, customer flight, and regulatory roadblocks that led to its near-collapse. From the Archegos collapse to money laundering for drug cartels, the bank's tarnished reputation had already weakened it. But when a fateful decision by its largest investor, Saudi National Bank, sparked a massive capital flight, Swiss authorities were forced to engineer a hastily arranged merger just to prevent total catastrophe.

Featuring gripping visuals, expert analysis, and thought-provoking questions, this video explores the lessons learned from the Credit Suisse crisis and asks whether such a collapse could happen again to another major financial institution. Don't miss this captivating look into one of the biggest banking disasters of the modern era.

Keywords: Credit Suisse collapse, banking crisis, financial disaster, Archegos, money laundering, capital flight, Swiss banking, UBS merger, financial regulation