BNP Paribas has been ranked 8th in Global Finance magazine’s World‘s 50 Safest Banks 2009 listing to appear in the magazine’s April issue. The World’s 50 Safest Banks 2009 were selected through a comparison of the long-term credit ratings and…

The webTV for BNP Paribas economists, is presented by the journalist Sybille Deshedin. On the agenda every month is Philippe d’Arvisenet, Director of Economic Research; as well as two interviews regarding the top headlines in the international economic world. EcoTV…

The Belgian State, Fortis Holding and BNP Paribas have negociated a termsheet, amending the Protocol, signed on 10th October 2008, which modifies the terms of BNP Paribas’ acquisition of Fortis’ activities in Belgium and Luxembourg. Under the terms of this…

BNP Paribas Investment Partners (BNPP IP) is strengthening its General Management team. This is designed to bolster the development of the different asset management companies that make up BNPP IP, consolidating expertise and reinforcing the services offered to BNPP IP…

An extract of the February 2009 edition of Investment Strategy: A faint glimmer of hope There can no be no doubt that the global economy is in recession. The IMF is predicting the weakest GDP growth in 2009 in over…

On 18 February 2009, the Board of Directors of BNP Paribas, in a meeting chaired by Michel Pébereau, examined the Group’s results for the fourth quarter 2008, and approved the accounts for the 2008 fiscal year. THE CAPACITY TO GENERATE…

The Banker has released a report rating the “Top 500 Banking Brands” for 2008. BNP Paribas ranks 8th. This yearly report is produced by The Banker with the cooperation of the leading UK brand valuation firm, Brand Finance. Dave Haigh,…

BNP Paribas Investment Partners (“BNPP IP”), the asset management division of one of Europe’s largest banks, BNP Paribas, announced today that it has finalized a cooperation agreement with Northern Lights Ventures, LLC, an independent private equity firm providing strategic resources…

L’Atelier, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, operates as BNP Paribas’ tracking and analysis centre for high technology, started the year by celebrating its 30th anniversary. Although first created in France, since a few years ago L’Atelier expanded to San Francisco…

BNP Paribas notes today’s result of Fortis’s shareholder meeting. BNP Paribas appreciates the positive vote cast by a large number of shareholders and the support of so many of Fortis Bank’s employees. BNP Paribas points out that only the original…