In Brief: Moody's Scrutinizing Banque Paribas Rating

Moody's Investors Service has placed under review for possible downgrading the ratings of Banque Paribas.

In addition, the short-term rating of Paribas Finance Inc. is under review.

Moody's said the review was prompted by concerns over the continuing weak profitability of the bank's client-based activities and, in particular, by the declining contribution of its global investment banking franchise.

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