RBS Post Five Billion In Losses

The video discusses the financial challenges faced by RBS, including a series of losses and the need for a share price increase to recoup bailout funds. It highlights the impact of new EU regulations on bank bonuses, which aim to address public concerns but may lead to unintended consequences like talent loss and redundancies. The video concludes with a discussion on the potential effects of these regulations on the banking sector.

What is the main reason for RBS's financial struggles as discussed in the first section?

• Poor investment strategies

• Lack of customer trust

• Continuous unprofitable years

• High operational costs

What is the current share price of RBS mentioned in the second section, and what is the target price for bailout recovery?

• £4.20, target £6

• £3.00, target £4.50

• £3.40, target £5

• £2.50, target £4

Despite the financial losses, how much is the bonus pool for RBS bankers?

• £500 million

• £607 million

• £700 million

• £450 million

What is one of the key proposals by the EU to address public anger in the financial sector?

• Increasing taxes on banks

• Limiting bank investments

• Capping bank bonuses at a year's salary

• Reducing interest rates

What potential consequence of the new EU regulations is mentioned in the third section?

• Expansion of bank branches

• Possible redundancies

• Higher customer fees

• Increased bank profits