Stop new business in Russia while meaningfully cutting exposure by 56%. Credit Suisse is shocked, with 17.6 billion Swiss francs blocked in CS alone. UBS sets ‘red lines’ for Credit Suisse staff as it completes takeover. UBS executives have drawn up a list of nearly two dozen “red lines” that prohibit Credit Suisse staff from a range of activities from the first day the two banks are combined, according to people with knowledge of the measures. Prohibited activities include taking on clients from countries such as Libya, Russia, Sudan and Venezuela and launching new products without approval from UBS managers.