The French government has announced the second stage of the plan to support lending growth within the economy*. This second stage offers different options that allow the banks to receive additional Tier one capital in the form of either hybrid…

BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) has decided to help in the global fight against infectious diseases by joining forces with the Institut Pasteur, a long-time partner of the BNP Paribas Foundation. BNP Paribas CIB will offer financial aid…

Given the market dislocation and the extreme volatility, aggravated by Lehman’s bankruptcy and its violent market repercussions, which have continued since the end of September, BNP Paribas’ Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division has realised negative revenues in November, as…

BNP Paribas has noted the Court of Appeal’s decision in Brussels dated 12th of december 2008. This decision in no way calls into question the interest of this deal, bringing Fortis Bank SA and Fortis Insurance Belgium together with BNP…

Since the beginning of this week, some speculative rumours have implied that BNP Paribas could have to launch a capital increase in order to improve its solvency. BNP Paribas confirms that its capital ratios fully satisfy the requirements set by…

BNP Paribas notes today’s ruling by the Brussels Commercial Court. The project already under way, in which Fortis Bank and Fortis Insurance Belgium will join forces with BNP Paribas, in partnership with the Belgian and Luxembourg States, will continue as…

* With a hypothetical 30% tax rate (1.6bn euros before tax). The Board of Directors of BNP Paribas met on 4 November 2008. The meeting was chaired by Michel Pébereau and the Board examined the Group’s results for the third…

The Group takes part to the tune of €2.55 billion in the plan to support growth The French government has announced(1) the introduction of a plan to support lending growth within the economy. This plan is subject to review by…

BNP Paribas Wealth Management: a new brand for the private banking business BNP Paribas is a major player in the private banking sector, employing more than 4,500 professionals in 30 countries, and managing assets valued at nearly €150 billion at…

BNP Paribas announces the launch of Ace Manager, the first banking adventure game based on real-life scenarios. This original and innovative initiative, aimed at business school and university students across 26 countries* on 5 continents, is part of the group’s…