What's happened
UBS announced it would buy Credit Suisse for almost $3.25bn in a deal quickly put together by regulators.
Why it matters
The takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS is significant as it is the second major bank to fail in a week, following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the US. The deal has caused market turbulence and raised concerns about the impact of rising interest rates on banks' bondholdings.
What the papers say
The Independent and AP News both report on the market turbulence caused by the takeover, while Sky News provides additional context on the recent failures of banks.
How we got here
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the US has caused market uncertainty, with banks being affected by the fastest flurry of hikes to interest rates in decades. The forced takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS has added to this uncertainty and caused market turbulence.
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