BNP Paribas, one of Europe’s largest banks, reports 2008 second-quarter earnings. CEO Baudouin Prot comments on earnings and outlook.

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Topics covered in the interview include:

• Comments on Q2 earnings
• Tier One ratio vs. peer group
• A resilient business model
• 15% ROE throughout the cycle
• Bad debt charges & cost of risk
• French retail revenue guidance
• Update on AMS & life insurance
• Update on Bancwest
• Update on emerging markets
• Acquisition strategy for CIB
• Banking sector consolidation
• Disposals of non-strategic assets

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com) is a European leader in global banking and financial services and is one of the 4 strongest banks in the world according to Standard & Poor's. The group is present in over 85 countries, with almost 163,000 employees, including near 127,000 in Europe. The group holds key positions in three major segments: Corporate and Investment Banking, Asset Management & Services and Retail Banking. Present throughout Europe in all of its business lines, the bank's two domestic markets in retail banking are France and Italy. 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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