RBS Returns to Profit Amid Government Probes

The video discusses the slow recovery of LBZ and its potential return to private ownership. It highlights ongoing investigations, including a Forex probe, and the financial provisions banks are making in anticipation of settlements. The UK's economic recovery is crucial for RBS, which is dealing with bad loans and aims to return to private hands. However, RBS faces future challenges, including cost management and investment bank performance.

What is one of the main challenges LBZ faces in returning to private ownership?

• Lack of investor interest

• Currency investigation

• Technological issues

• High employee turnover

Why are banks setting aside money in relation to the Forex probe?

• To expand their operations

• To prepare for potential settlements

• To invest in new technologies

• To increase employee salaries

How does the UK's economic recovery impact RBS?

• It causes a decrease in customer loans

• It improves the bank's balance sheet

• It results in higher interest rates

• It leads to more regulatory challenges

What is a significant issue RBS is trying to address?

• Increasing the size of its investment bank

• Reducing costs

• Expanding into new markets

• Hiring more employees

What is a potential outcome for RBS if costs continue to rise?

• Higher employee bonuses

• Improved customer satisfaction

• Increased profitability

• Financial instability