PARIS (Standard&Poor's CreditWire) Aug. 2, 2001--Standard&Poor's today affirmed all its ratings on Credit Suisse Group (CSG) and related banking entities, including its double-'A'-minus long-term and 'A-1'-plus short-term counterparty credit ratings on CSG; its double-'A' long-term and 'A-1'-plus short-term counterparty credit ratings on the group's two primary banking entities, Credit Suisse and Credit Suisse First Boston; and its double-'A'-minus long-term and 'A-1'-plus short-term counterparty credit ratings on Credit Suisse First Boston (USA) Inc. The outlook on CSG and its related entities remains stable. The ratings on CSG and its primary bank operating entities continue to reflect the group's strong market positioning and overall sound financial strength. The ratings also reflect a great degree of business and geographic
