Brookfield has been one of the world's most active investment firms this year.
Deals are becoming more difficult to finalize and buyers and sellers are taking longer to come together, according to managers.
Leaders of rival golf circuits have been hard at work in secret on a détente.
Dealmakers are devising creative ways to get transactions completed.
The Saudi National Bank is already an anchor investor in Credit Suisse's $4 billion ongoing capital raise.
Credit Suisse executives are preparing to tap outside investors if they need more funds.
Businesses being targeted for a boutique-style future include the advisory and deal-making teams.
One possibility is that the investment bank ceases to exist as a separate division at some stage.
Companies across the globe have stalled public offerings, fundraisings and strategic mergers because of the conflict.
Deal-making in general is soaring, even though there are fewer "mega-deals" happening.