RBS Net Loss More Than Doubles on U.K. Repayment

The transcript discusses the financial challenges faced by RBS, including a significant drop in core revenue and increased costs from non-performing loans. The bank is taking steps to exit government control, but has postponed dividend payments due to unresolved issues like the US mortgage settlement and the spin-off of Williams and Glen. These obstacles must be addressed before dividends can resume, potentially delaying the process beyond 2017.

What initial step did RBS take to start the process of the government getting out?

• Increasing core revenue

• Reducing non-performing loans

• Paying a dividend access share

• Selling off shipping loans

What is one of the main issues causing RBS to postpone dividends?

• Increased non-performing loans

• High core revenue

• Successful mortgage settlement

• Lack of government support

Which consumer bank does RBS need to spin out or sell as part of the bailout package?

• Williams and Glen

• RBS International

• NatWest

• Ulster Bank

What is one of the obstacles RBS must overcome before resuming dividend payments?

• Mortgage settlement in the US

• Reducing core revenue

• Increasing shipping loans

• Expanding business operations

What could delay RBS's ability to meet its 2017 target for spinning off Williams and Glen?

• Increased non-performing loans

• Successful government bailout

• High core revenue

• Delay in mortgage settlement