Germany's Commerzbank says Q3 net income rose by 15% to €77M as it cut costs and took fewer losses.
Saw its third-quarter profit fall sharply after it booked a loss on the sale of operations in South Korea.
Royal Bank of Scotland, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and three other banks said facing multi-million euro penalties.
The bank, which has a big presence in Asia, benefited from cost cutting and stable revenue.
Key point of contention is whether bank or FDIC bears responsibility for liabilities linked to Washington Mutual.
Net profit dwindled to €51M in the third quarter after it set aside €1.2B for losses from lawsuits.
Move underlines the determination of new chief to control inflation despite weak economic growth.
Would be second largest settlement in interest-rate rigging investigation.
Will step down at year's end leaving COO Gary Cohn as front runner in race to be next CEO.
Concern that budget impasse will derail global economy likely to dominate IMF/World Bank forum.
