New York / Paris – BNP Paribas is pleased to announce the launch of its new Global Synthetic Prime sales and trading group within its Equities and Derivatives business. BNP Paribas is deeply committed to serving hedge funds across the…

BNP Paribas ranks fourth globally in the renewable energy sector in 2006. With $ 1,054.2m financing and eight projects financed, BNP Paribas is the first French bank in the ranking. In particular, BNP Paribas has financed three wind resorts in…

With Rabobank and Wells Fargo (rated AAA), and UBS (rated AA+), BNP Paribas is now part of the fourth strongest banks in the world. Standard & Poor’s underlines the diversification of the businesses and the growing internationalization of the group.

BNP Paribas has been included in the new FTSE4Good Environmental Leaders Europe 40 Index. This index rates the leader European companies in the environmental management by a score for the environment, human rights and stakeholder themes. BNP Paribas has obtained…

Ranking third in the last edition of the “top French brands”, the BNP Paribas brand climbed to second place in this year’s edition and increased its value in 2006. This ranking, established by Interbrand, calculates the value of a brand,…

The 2006 edition of the Environmental and Social Report is available online. Until now, it was integrated in the Sustainable Development Chapter of the Group’s Annual Report, but this year the Environment and Social responsibility part is one separated report…

Paris / London – The BNP Paribas Economic Research Department has launched EcoTV, a monthly 8 to 10 minute programme on the web, which broadcasts current economic news in both French and English. This web TV programme is presented in…

“BNP Paribas delivered a stellar earnings and growth performance in 2006, with net income climbing 24.9% to hit a record high of EUR 7.3 billion and net banking income surging by almost 28% to reach EUR 27.9 billion. International Retail…

Paris – Rome – BNP Paribas and the French Tennis Federation (FFT) are extending their partnership for a further 5 years period (2007-2011). Sponsor of the Davis Cup (since 2001), the Fed Cup (since 2005), the Monte Carlo Masters Series…

New York, Paris – BNP Paribas was named ‘Structurer of the Year, North America’ today by Structured Products magazine. The Bank has been awarded this accolade on the strength of its equity derivatives franchise in North America and its leading…