What are AT1 bonds and why is Credit Suisse's $17bn wipe-out controversial?

$260bn market

Valeria Martinez
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Holders of $17bn of Credit Suisse’s additional tier one (AT1) bonds will have their holdings wiped out as part of the historic takeover of the bank by UBS, a move that has sparked controversy across European debt markets.

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