Completion of main legal mergers and creation of a single asset management entity, owned by BNP Paribas CardifCreation of a leading European asset manager with a global reach
Thanks to the mobilisation of teams in all our countries, we are moving towards a working environment that is always more inclusive, innovative, and open to everyone. For many years, the Group has been acting on a daily basis in favor of the inclusion of people with disabilities through sustainable, structured and inspiring actions across all our countries.
On the 7th of January 2026, the decision by the judge to certify the October verdict clears the path for BNP Paribas to pursue its appeal. BNP Paribas welcomes the Court’s decision as it allows the bank to pursue the procedure as planned.
The circular economy is one of the key priorities set by BNP Paribas in its Sustainability strategy. The Group has experts and teams dedicated to helping clients – start-ups, SMEs and large companies – in rethinking their practices towards a more circular model, while also investing in impact start-ups and companies whose innovative circular solutions are changing the way we think about products and services. In the continuation of our series of infographics on the circular economy, learn how BNP Paribas supports the circular economy through concrete examples from the Group’s clients and partners. The first stop: Le Drive tout nu, paving the way to circularity one mason jar at a time!
With an excellent score of 92.45% (+1.36 points compared to 2025), BNP Paribas has been labeled as a Top Employer in Europe for the 13th year in a row. This recognition covers 7 European countries: Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Turkey, and Ukraine. Including these European certifications, a total of 13 countries and Group entities worldwide have been awarded the Top Employer certification in 2026 : Algeria, Morocco and Brazil for BNP Paribas, Portugal and South Africa for Personal Finance and Brazil for Cardif. Discover the perspective of Gonzalo De La Rosa Valverde, HR Director Spain.
At the end of each year, on the "Giving Tuesday", BNP Paribas' endowment fund — the Rescue and Recover Fund (RRF) — launches a campaign to support its partners’ long-term development projects.
2025 was a year marked by historic disruptions, but the economy has shown resilience. The shocks of 2025 will not disappear in 2026, but their effects will spread across the global economy in complex ways.
The Board of Directors of BNP Paribas met on 4 February 2026. The meeting was chaired by Jean Lemierre. The Board examined the Group’s results for the fourth quarter 2025 and approved the Group’s accounts for 2025.
As a major player in the real economy, BNP Paribas engages with every facet of society, supporting a wide range of projects - from the most obvious to the most unexpected. Did you know that in Europe, BNP Paribas is not only a leader in banking and financial services, but also the leading bank for the film industry? This diversity places the Group in a unique position to support the transition of all its clients and to shine a spotlight on positive impact initiatives, increasing their visibility and sharing inspiring, sustainable achievements - both in real life and through storytelling.
In just a few years, the Creator Economy has become a major part of the digital economy. Nowadays, content creators are turning their knowledge, skills, and relationships with their communities into genuine economic activities. However, behind this rapid growth lie key challenges related to professionalization, monetization and innovation. In this context, how does BNP Paribas support content creators in growing their businesses? The Group's experts provided some answers during Paris Creator Week 2025.
In the "CEOs' Point of view" series launched by BNP Paribas, content creator Jokariz interviews the Group's key business leaders. These leaders of teams with several thousand employees, support thousands, if not millions, of clients around the world on a daily basis. In this second episode, Jokariz meets Renaud-Franck Falce, Head of BNP Paribas Global Capital Markets. Together, they explore how BNP Paribas Global Capital Markets' teams work in unison for and with clients, as well as the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, Renaud-Franck Falce's vision of leadership, and what motivates him on a daily basis. Dive deeply into the world of BNP Paribas and discover the secrets of its activities.
Europe is overcoming its difficulties (including the impact of the war in Ukraine on energy prices and political uncertainty in France). The eurozone saw solid growth of 1.5% in 2025. 2026 should be a positive year, with industry emerging from recession and households ready to spend a little more. All this comes as Europe's credibility strengthens in the eyes of investors.
With over 80% of world trade carried by sea, the shipping industry is a cornerstone of the global economy. Classified as one of the "hard-to-abate sectors", the industry is now facing a fundamental challenge: how to transform a model that relies almost exclusively on fossil fuel-powered engines, while maintaining the fluidity of global trade? Here’s an overview of innovative technologies, new financing models and BNP Paribas' support in the energy transition of maritime industry players.
Twenty films supported by BNP Paribas are among the nominees at the 2026 César Awards, with a total of 60 nominations. This strong presence highlights the Group's long-standing commitment to French cinema and its talents. For more than a century, BNP Paribas has supported the financing of films, from the initial idea through their theatrical release, working alongside those who bring them to life.
As it released its 2025 annual results, the Group confirmed its trajectory in financing low-carbon energy production, highlighting its support for numerous projects. So, what is BNP Paribas doing in this field?
Grand Laureate of Season 4 of My Com For Impact competition and co-founder of Synapse Medicine, Louis Létinier embodies a new generation of doctor-entrepreneurs determined to create a European champion in artificial intelligence for the health sector. Time to look at his profile.
Beyond March 8th, BNP Paribas works throughout the year to promote gender equality, with a human resources policy that translates into concrete actions on career paths, training, and skill development, as well as support for parenthood. Discover the Group's initiatives for gender equality around the world.
The European Investment Fund is providing additional €250 million uncapped guarantees to the existing €75 million guarantee agreement already signed with BNP Paribas S.A.The new total of €325 million is expected to mobilise at least €465 million of financing in the real economy.Up to 25-30 new transactions are foreseen to be originated per year, supporting scale-up companies across the EU, for a total of up to 100 transactions over a period of 3 years.This guarantee is backed by the InvestEU, the EU initiative aiming to mobilise investments in innovation, sustainability and competitiveness.
BNP Paribas today unveiled its 2030 Strategic Plan for its scaled and integrated Asset Management platform, positioning it as a key contributor to the Group’s trajectory toward a 13% Return on Tangible Equity by 2028.
Find out everything about the Group in 2026 At a Glance: from its key figures at year-end 2025 to its business model, value creation, operating divisions, business lines and commitments.
BNP Paribas launches WIDE SHOT, a quarterly magazine dedicated to those who bring cinema to life and reflecting the Group's commitment to the film industry. This first issue highlights the film “Case 137”, winner of the César des Lycéens, films financed by the Group currently in theatres, a spotlight on women at the heart of cinema, and a look back at the early days of BNP Paribas’ relationship with the film industry.
The circular economy is one of the priority areas of BNP Paribas' sustainable finance strategy. As such, the Group not only supports clients – from start-ups to SMEs and large companies – in their transition to more circular practices, but also directly invests in innovative impact companies that are “pure players” who put circularity at the core of their business models and encourage society to rethink our consumption habits from a linear economy to a circular economy.
BNP Paribas Commercial Banking in France is expanding its exchange offering to include crypto-asset ETNs (Exchange Traded Notes).The bank's retail clients in France will now be able to invest in 6 new crypto-asset ETNs, indexed to Bitcoin or Ether.
In 2025, BNP Paribas reached a new milestone in its commitment to more inclusive finance: 5.5 million people benefited from an offer that facilitates access to financial products and services worldwide – an increase of 500,000 compared with 2024. This progress reflects the Group’s ambition to contribute to a more equitable society, whether through solutions such as Nickel or by supporting Microfinance Institutions.
Every year, BNP Paribas publishes its progress related to its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and low-carbon trajectory. So, where did BNP Paribas stand in terms of its sustainable finance objectives at the end of 2025?
How can we meet the legal challenge raised by the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in general and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in particular? What are the main legal issues at stake, and how is BNP Paribas organised to respond to them with the help of LEGAL, the Group’s Legal Department?