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Georges Zecchin has been appointed Chief Executive of Crédit Agricole Suisse in Asia, a position based in Hong Kong.

Consolidated net profit of CHF 142.9 million – Assets under management up from CHF 47 billion in 2008 to CHF 49.1 billion in 2009 – The contribution from the Capital Markets business to gross operating income increased 12% from CHF 97.9 million in 2008 to CHF 109.8 million in 2009. Crédit Agricole (Suisse) SA's 2009 results reflect the Bank's ability to withstand an adverse environment, amid a year of contrasting performances still deeply marked by the economic and financial crisis.

Omar Shokur has been named head of the Financial Intermediaries department, with effect from 1 March 2010. His experience will enable him to consolidate and develop this market segment for Crédit Agricole Suisse.

On February 6th, 2010, Calyon is changing its name to become Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank. This new brand reflects the Group's commitment to bringing all its business lines together under the Crédit Agricole banner.

Youssef Dib has been named Head of Private Banking of Crédit Agricole Suisse. His experience and expertise will prove invaluable in consolidating and developing Crédit Agricole Suisse’s position in Private Banking, which has been its main business for more than 130 years.

Crédit Agricole Suisse demonstrates its ability to weather challenging economic conditions, posting a net profit of CHF 112.4 million.

In accordance with Note 5 of FINMA circular 2008/22, Crédit Agricole (Suisse) SA is no longer subject to the disclosure requirements set forth in that circular, since comparable information is published on an annual basis by the Calyon Group (cf. 2008 registration document and annual report, pp 96 to 107, available online at www.calyon.fr) and on a half-yearly basis by the Crédit Agricole Group S.A. (cf. Half-year financial report at 30 June 2009 available at http://finance.credit-agricole.com).

The results obtained by Crédit Agricole Suisse in 2008 amid the economic and financial crisis reflect the Bank's ability to withstand an adverse environment. Year on year, operating income rose 4.9% and gross profit was up 5.7%. Consolidated net profit, though affected by crisis-related provisions, came in at a highly satisfactory CHF 227 million. Net new money amounted to CHF 2.5 billion.

We are pleased to announce that Thomas Wittlin has been appointed head of the Independent Asset Managers business. Born in 1957 Thomas Wittlin graduated in advanced commercial studies from Lausanne University in 1979 and went on to earn his licence from the Swiss Banking School (1998) and an Executive MBA in General Management (2008).

Crédit Agricole Suisse is stepping up its support for Haus Konstruktiv and has agreed to sponsor the museum for the next three years. This year, in addition to providing financial support, Crédit Agricole Suisse will be the main sponsor of the museum’s flagship exhibition: the vast collection assembled by the Brazilian art aficionado Adolpho Leirner, from 19 November 2009 to 31 January 2010.