BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com) is one of the six strongest banks in the world [2]. The Group has a
presence in more than 80 countries and more than 200,000 employees, including more than 160,000 in
Europe. It ranks highly in its three core activities: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate &
Investment Banking. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and
Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling
out its integrated retail banking model across the Europe-Mediterranean zone and boasts a large network
in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions
activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and solid and
fast-growing businesses in Asia.
Footnotes
[1] Rated AA by Standard & Poor’s i.e. 3rd rating level on a scale of 22
[2] Rated AA by Standard & Poor’s i.e. 3rd rating level on a scale of 22