A Credit Suisse sign is seen on the exterior of their Americas headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City, September 1, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar ZURICH (Reuters) - Credit Suisse CSGN.VX has invited international banks to apply to work on the Swiss bank’s potential fundraising, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Wednesday, citing sources. A Credit Suisse spokesman said the bank does not comment on media speculation. The Financial Times last week reported Credit Suisse planned to tap investors for a “substantial” capital raising to fund a restructuring of the bank. New chief executive Tidjane Thiam will provide details of the overhaul when the bank reports results next week. Since taking charge of Credit Suisse in July, Thiam has signaled a desire to focus on banking for the world’s wealthy, particularly in Asia. Reporting by Joshua Franklin. Editing by Jane Merriman
Following reports last week in the Financial Times that Credit Suisse was planning to tap investors for a "substantial" capital raising to fund its restructuring, the German paper, Handelsblatt, has further suggested that the Credit Suisse has invited international banks to apply to work on the bank's potential fundraising. The bank has made no comment on the speculation. Credit Suisse's CEO, Tidjane Thiam is due to reveal the banks plans when it reports its results next week.