French Banks to Face Investor Scrutiny Over Risks from Turmoil

French Banks to Face Investor Scrutiny Over Risks from Turmoil

French lenders will face heightened scrutiny over turmoil in the country when they present third-quarter earnings this week, with investors focused on their sovereign bond holdings and risks from a potential slowdown in the economy. BNP Paribas SA, Societe Generale SA and Credit Agricole SA together hold about $60 billion in French sovereign debt, according …