Baudouin Prot, CEO of BNP Paribas, comments on Q3 earnings and outlook (Photo: Business Wire)

PARIS-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- BNP Paribas, one of Europe’s largest banks, reports 2009 third-quarter earnings. CEO Baudouin Prot comments on earnings and outlook.

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Topics covered in the interview include:

1. Comments on Q3 results

2. Retail banking outlook

3. Peak credit delinquencies

4. Confidence in Fortis

5. Asset management ambitions

6. CIB revenue sustainability

7. Organic Tier 1 growth

8. Toxic asset write-ups

9. 15% ROE ambition

10. Raising too little capital

11. Post-G20 capital adequacy

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is one of the 6 strongest banks in the world according to Standard & Poor's. With a presence in 85 countries and more than 205,000 employees, 165,200 of which in Europe, BNP Paribas is a global-scale European leader in financial services. It holds key positions in its three activities: Retail banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking. The Group benefits from its four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. BNP Paribas also has a significant presence in the United States and strong positions in Asia and the emerging markets.

Company finance web site: http://invest.bnpparibas.com

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