Credit Suisse is a financial services company that provides a range of private and investment banking and asset management services. The bank offers advisory services to institutional and private clients. Its asset management product portfolio encompasses equities, fixed-income products and alternative investments. Credit Suisse s wealth management solutions include life insurance options, tax and pension planning, and wealth and inheritance advice. The company additionally provides securities products and financial advisory services to corporations, governments and institutional investors. It is a part of Credit Suisse Group, which is one of the leading global financial services companies. The parent company operates in nearly 50 countries and employs approximately 49,000 individuals.