BNP Fixed-Income Boosts Third-Quarter Profit 11%

The video discusses BNP Paribas' financial recovery after a record US fine and a $5.8 billion loss in the second quarter. Despite these challenges, BNP saw a 16% increase in fixed income and a 19% rise in pre-tax profit at its investment bank. The bank's capital ratio stands at 10.1%, including all recent acquisitions and fines. The video also covers the impact of an $8.9 billion US fine and a dollar clearing ban starting in 2015. BNP is working on compliance improvements and is spending €200 million on this effort. While smaller acquisitions are still possible, larger ones may face regulatory hurdles.

What was the percentage increase in BNP Paribas' fixed income in the third quarter?

• 25%

• 10%

• 16%

• 20%

What is the capital ratio of BNP Paribas as mentioned in the transcript?

• 9.5%

• 12.5%

• 10.1%

• 11.0%

Which unit of BNP Paribas contributed to half of the provisions in the quarter?

• BNP Paribas Asia

• BNL

• BNP Paribas USA

• BNP Paribas UK

What additional challenge is BNP Paribas facing in the US apart from the fine?

• Interest rate hike

• Dollar clearing ban

• Increased competition

• New tax regulations

How much is BNP Paribas spending to improve their compliance?

• €100 million

• €150 million

• €200 million

• €250 million