2023 Integrated Report

Since its creation in 2000 through the merger of banks embedded in the European and global economy for over two centuries, the Group has set itself the task of contributing to a sustainable economy. Driven by this ambition, we ensure that our business has a positive impact in our own operations, in the solutions for our customers and in the role we play in society.

We support our customers around the world

We have built a European leader with global reach, able to advise and support its customers around the world. Active in 63 countries and regions, BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank⁽¹⁾. In this region, most of our business lines hold key positions, often as leaders in their markets, such as our cash flow (Cash Management, Trade Finance and Factoring) and capital markets activities, as well as our specialised businesses such as long-term leasing and asset management. Through its retail activity, our Group operates in four markets in the eurozone: France, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg. It is also rolling out its integrated commercial banking model in a number of other countries, notably Ukraine, Poland, Türkiye, Algeria, Morocco, Kosovo and in China, through its minority stake in Bank of Nanjing. As a leading banking player, BNP Paribas also has a strong presence in the Americas and a fast-growing capacity to intervene in Asia-Pacific.