February 25, 2025 (NO COMMENTS)

Top French banks experienced a significant increase in traded equity risk in the fourth quarter of 2024, hitting levels not seen in years as political upheaval affected both domestic and international markets.

Societe Generale’s one-day management value-at-risk for equities averaged €16 million ($16.8 million) during the quarter, up one-third from Q3 and the highest figure since Q1 2021.

Similarly, BNP Paribas saw its equity VAR rise by 25% to €20 million, also the highest since Q1 2021. Crédit