The bank for a chaging world
In Brief
BNP Paribas is a European leader in banking and financial services, with a significant and growing presence in the United States and leading positions in Asia. The Group has one of the largest international banking networks, a presence in over 85 countries and 171,200 employees including: 131,000 in Europe - among whom 19,600 in Italy and 64,000 in France and in the Overseas Departments; 15,000 in North America and 10,000 in Asia.
1st largest French company and 5th in the banking industry worldwide, 1st bank in the Euro Zone (‘Global 2000 Forbes’ 2008)
6th most valuable international banking brand (Brand Finance 2008)
A few key figures
Ratings Standard & Poor's : AA+ (negative outlook) / A-1+ (short term)
Moody's : Aa1 (stable outlook) / Prime-1 (short term)
Fitch : AA (stable outlook) / F1+ (short term)
Financial results as of 30 September 2008 (3Q08)
Net Banking Income of €7,614 mn, -1.0% /3Q07
Gross Operating Income of €2,979 mn, -2.2% /3Q07
Net Income Group Share of €901 mn, -55.6% /3Q07
