RBS Returns to Profit Amid Government Probes

The video discusses the slow recovery of LBZ and its potential return to private ownership. It highlights ongoing investigations, including a Forex probe, and the financial provisions banks are making in anticipation of settlements. The UK's economic recovery is crucial for RBS, which is dealing with bad loans and aims to return to private hands. However, RBS faces future challenges, including cost management and investment bank performance.

What steps are banks taking in response to the Forex probe?

What factors contribute to the bank's decision to provision for potential settlements?