BNP Paribas is one of the best rated banks in the world (Rated AA- by Standard & Poor's). The Group has one of the largest international networks with operations in more than 80 countries and counts with 200,000 employees.

BNP Paribas has key positions in its three core businesses: Retail banking , Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions .

Present across Europe through all its business lines, the Group has four domestic retail banking markets in France, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg.

With a presence in more than 80 countries, including all the main international financial markets, BNP Paribas can boast one of the most extensive global banking networks. The mutually complementary nature of its commercial and financial activities also enables BNP Paribas to play an outstanding role in the provision of Corporate and Investment Banking, Private banking and Asset management.

BNP Paribas has built up 3 major complementary areas of activity, on which the strategic focus of the group's activities is centred and where its financial strength essentially lies. Thanks to the synergies created between our various lines of financial business and between our establishments across the world, we are excellently placed to rise to the challenges which our clients set us.

BNP Paribas has taken a new step forward in its services to corporate clients with 'One Bank for Corporates in Europe'. It provides integrated banking solutions based on a dynamic cross-selling approach, with a network of 150 business centres in 23 European countries.