SocGen's Oudea Sees 2016 Environment As `Pretty Volatile'

The video discusses Societe Generale's performance, highlighting strong retail earnings and cost-cutting measures. The CEO addresses market volatility, future prospects, and challenges like Brexit. The focus is on achieving a 10% ROE target through strategic planning and adapting to regulatory changes.

What was a significant factor in the improved performance of Societe Generale's French retail sector?

• Increased provisions for bad loans

• Higher interest rates

• Reduced provisions for bad loans

• Expansion into new markets

What was a major challenge faced by Societe Generale in the first quarter according to the CEO?

• Market volatility

• Rising oil prices

• High inflation rates

• Decreasing customer base

How did Societe Generale's capital market revenues change in the first quarter?

• Doubled

• Increased by 20%

• Decreased by 13%

• Remained stable

What is the ROE target that Societe Generale aims to achieve?

• 5%

• 7.1%

• 10%

• 15%

What was the impact of investor concerns on Societe Generale's stock last quarter?

• Stock price increased by 10%

• Stock price remained unchanged

• Stock price plunged by 13%

• Stock price doubled