
BNP Paribas is a
European leader in global banking and financial services and one of the six strongest banks in the world according to Standard & Poor's. Present across Europe through all its business lines, the Group has
four domestic retail banking markets in France, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg. It has one of the largest international networks with operations in
84 countries and
201,700 employees, including 159,800 in Europe, 15,000 in North America and 10,100 in Asia. (12/31/2009) BNP Paribas has key positions in its
three core businesses:
Retail banking
Corporate & Investment Banking
Investment Solutions
4th largest French company and 7th in the banking industry worldwide, 2nd bank in the Euro Zone (‘Global 2000 Forbes’ 2009)
6th most valuable international banking brand, 3rd in Europe (Brand Finance February 2010)
Ranks 8th among the world's safest banks (Global Finance - February 2009)