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BNP Paribas’ stake in Exane, the equity markets specialist
After 17 years of fruitful partnership, this transaction, conducted in July 2021, strengthens and expands the range of equity and equity derivatives services offered to institutional investors and corporate clients. This acquisition contributes towards positioning our Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) division as a major player in global equity markets.
SECURITIES CUSTODY SERVICES
for foreign investors in China
Since August 2021, BNP Paribas China Limited, as part of the programme for qualified foreign investors to access the Chinese financial markets, has been granted a banking licence that allows it to provide securities custody services. The China QFI Custodian licence expands BNP Paribas’ offer, which can now directly support foreign institutional investors across the full range of schemes allowing access to China’s equity and bond markets. BNP Paribas is one of the foreign banks best positioned to support foreign institutional investors in the Chinese market.
Axepta
expands its presence in Belgium and Luxembourg
In April 2021, Axepta BNP Paribas Benelux signed an agreement with Worldline to take over part of the card payment processing activities of Ingenico in Belgium and Worldline in Luxembourg. Axepta is thus expanding its presence in its two domestic card payment processing markets. With this acquisition, finalised in November 2021, the wholly owned BNP Paribas Fortis subsidiary becomes the number two payment services provider in Belgium.