France's SocGen seeks to boost investment bank returns
SocGen targets dealmaking to boost investment bank Reuters 5 days ago By Matthieu Protard By Matthieu Protard PARIS (Reuters) -Societe Generale said on Monday it plans to revamp its corporate and investment banking businesses by shifting resources into dealmaking and reducing its trading arm's exposure to market swings. France's third-largest listed bank said it is looking to boost profitability in the investment banking division and stabilise revenue after its flagship equity derivatives business, long a strength, was hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic last year. "Glob...