
BNP Paribas is a
European leader in global banking and financial services and one of the six strongest banks in the world (Rated AA by Standard & Poor's i.e. 3rd rating on a scale of 22). 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
201,100 employees, including 158,800 in Europe, 15,100 in North America and 10,600 in Asia. (30/06/2010) BNP Paribas has key positions in its
three core businesses:
Retail banking
Corporate & Investment Banking
Investment Solutions
Ranks 11th of the world leading companies, 1st among French enterprises, 1st worldwide in terms of assets, 7th in the global banking sector and 2nd bank in the euro zone
(‘Global 2000 Forbes’ 2009)
6th most valuable international banking brand, 3rd in Europe
(Brand Finance February 2010)
Ranks 9th among the world's safest banks
(Global Finance - October 2009)