BNP Paribas Faces the Music - Reportedly Settles Case Over Swiss Franc Loan
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
BNP Paribas (OTC:BNPQY) has reportedly settled a lawsuit with France's consumer group CLCV regarding misleading practices about Swiss-franc mortgages by its consumer credit unit. The settlement is estimated to be between 400 million and 600 million euros. Previously, BNP Paribas Personal Finance was found guilty of concealing risks associated with its Helvet Immo Swiss franc loan. Additionally, BNP Paribas and HSBC Holdings PLC (NYSE:HSBC) were fined by South Korea for naked short-selling last month. BNPQY shares closed up by 0.38% at $34.74 on Friday.
January 02, 2024 | 1:13 pm
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HSBC Holdings PLC was fined along with BNP Paribas by South Korea for naked short-selling last month.
The fine for naked short-selling is negative news, potentially impacting investor sentiment. However, the article does not provide details on the immediate stock reaction, suggesting a moderate impact.
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BNP Paribas settles a lawsuit for misleading practices on Swiss-franc mortgages, with compensation between €400M-€600M. The stock closed up by 0.38% at $34.74 on Friday.
The settlement of the lawsuit removes legal uncertainty, which is generally positive for the stock. However, the financial impact of the compensation may be viewed negatively. The stock's slight increase suggests a neutral short-term impact.
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