BNP Paribas S.A

BNP Paribas S.A. is one of the largest banking groups in the world and the leading bank in the Eurozone by assets. Formed through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) and Paribas in 2000, its roots trace back as far as 1848. BNP Paribas has grown into a powerful multinational financial institution with a presence in 65+ countries, serving over 33 million customers globally.

The bank operates through three core divisions: Retail Banking & Services, Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), and Investment & Protection Services. It has a particularly strong footprint in France, Italy (via BNL), Belgium, Luxembourg, and other parts of Europe. It is also expanding in North America and Asia-Pacific. Its corporate banking and asset management units serve governments, institutional clients, and multinational corporations.

BNP Paribas is deeply committed to sustainability and was one of the first global banks to align its operations with the Paris Agreement. It has pledged to allocate over €200 billion in sustainable financing by 2025 and aims to be fully carbon neutral across its operations and lending portfolio by 2050.

Innovation and digital transformation are also key focus areas. The bank invests in fintech partnerships, AI, and automation to enhance risk modeling, customer experience, and operational efficiency. It also operates a major startup incubator network in Europe under the “We Are Innovation” program.

In 2024, BNP Paribas reported resilient financial performance, supported by robust capital levels, diversified earnings, and its low-risk retail banking model. The bank is consistently ranked among the top 10 banks worldwide by total assets.

BNP Paribas employs more than 190,000 people worldwide and positions itself as a responsible financial partner committed to driving economic and environmental progress