BNP Paribas is the European leader in corporate and investment banking. With a presence in 85 countries and more than 205,000 employees, 165,200 of which in Europe, BNP Paribas is a global-scale European leader in financial services. It holds key positions in its three activities: Retail banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking.
The Group benefits from its four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. BNP Paribas also has a significant presence in the United States and strong positions in Asia and the emerging markets.
28.07.2010 Fortune Magazine has published «Global 500», its annual global rankings of America's largest corporations. BNP Paribas is 18th place in this year's rankings, up six spots from 2009. More
27.10.2009 In 2009 BNP Paribas marks its 15th anniversary in Bulgaria. The Bank has been actively supporting Bulgaria's ambition to win again a well-deserved place in the European family, to which it belongs both historically and culturally. More
27.09.2009 The BNP Paribas Group further expands its business in Germany and is active from now in wealth management services. The new business line starts with offices in Frankfurt and Munich and will employ 15 people. More
04.08.2009 The Group announced its result on 4 August 2009. Net profit in the first half of 2009 decreased by 9.3% compared to the same period of 2008. More
Business and Financial News
US gains access to European banking data - 01.08.2010 US terror investigators can now take advantage of the terms of an agreement drawn up with the EU, which gives them access to the details of bank transfers taking place between the EU and the rest of the world. Source: Deutsche Welle
Results of the 2010 EU-wide stress testing exercise - 23.07.2010 Further to its statements issued on 18 June, 7 July and 19 July 2010, CEBS today releases its summary report on the results of the EU-wide stress test exercise. Source: The Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS)
European banks face stress test - 08.07.2010 The European Union and European Central Bank are pushing for more than 100 European banks to be stress tested, in an effort to avert another financial crisis. Source: Financial News
Siemens plans to set up its own bank - 30.06.2010 German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG plans to set up a bank of its own in an effort to reduce risks of financing difficulties following the economic crisis, the company said Monday. Source: Associated Press
Greek leader considers action against US banks - 17.05.2010 Greece may investigate U.S. investment banks and their role in the run-up to the Greek debt crisis which has shaken faith in euro zone economies, Prime Minister George Papandreou said in comments broadcast on Sunday. Source: Reuters