U.S. subprime woes could hurt Swiss banks, report says
IHT.comWhile banks including UBS and Credit Suisse have raised their ability to absorb shocks, recent increases in risk-taking and costs may have made the country's financial system vulnerable, the Swiss central bank says.
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