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RBS profit hit by legal and restructuring charges

Bank said in February it would accelerate its global retreat and push ahead with its plans to dismantle large parts of its investment bank

RBS profit hit by legal and restructuring charges

Royal Bank of Scotland on Thursday said it swung to a £446 million ($688.6 million) net loss in the first three months of the year, as the bank was hit by a wave of restructuring and litigation charges.

The bank, which is 80% owned by the UK government, said revenues fell 14% to £4.33 billion compared with the same quarter last year. RBS's bottom line was hit by £1.3 billion of restructuring and litigation costs as the lender continues to deal with a slew of legacy issues.

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