BNP Paribas confronts its past over Sudan sanctions breach
A jury told the bank to pay millions to victims of the country’s genocidal regime but it vows to fight back
A jury told the bank to pay millions to victims of the country’s genocidal regime but it vows to fight back

Verdict in case over providing banking services to former ruler could open door to thousands more claims

French bank posts resilient fourth-quarter earnings although Sudan legal appeal casts a shadow

France’s largest lender says issue affecting its global markets unit involves financing of receivables

Increased capital target and €1.15bn share buyback plan comes after setbacks from US litigation

The French bank will pay more than $20m to three plaintiffs amid allegations of human rights abuses.

Asset management chief points to continent’s financing needs and more stringent regulation to protect from mis-selling