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

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Topics covered in the interview include:

• Comments on Q3 performance
• Rise in bad debt charges
• Outlook for French Retail
• Outlook for BNL in Italy
• International ambitions
• Outlook for Asset Management
• CIB capital allocation
• October market-impact update
• Fortis integration timetable
• Fortis impact on capital positions
• Adequacy of Tier One ratio
• Dividend sustainability in 2008

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas 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.

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