Following on L’Atelier, BNP Paribas‘ center of new technologies monitoring and analysis, several companies of the Group joined the virtual world of Second Life. The net surfers browse this 3-D community network thanks to their avatar (a virtual character). INTERVIEW…

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,…

“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…

Forbes magazine has released the list of the Top 2000 largest companies in the world, based on sales, profits, assets and market value. BNP Paribas comes 14th in all categories combined, compared to its former position of 17th in 2006….

During the announcement of the 2006 results, it was specified that the Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Meeting the payment of a dividend of €3.10 representing an increase of 19.2%, compared to the previous year’s payment…

Results as at 31 December 2006Annual Results Fourth Quarter 2006 CONTINUED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY Net Banking Income: €7.1bn (+25.4%)Gross Operating Income: €2.4bn (+22.8%)3.1 pt positive jaws effect at constant scope and exchange ratesNet Income Group Share: €1,719mn (+28.8%) YEAR…

According to Brand Finance’s “BF250” survey, BNP Paribas is the world’s seventh most valuable bank brand ($12.28 billion). A flattering ranking, which shows that our brand is today a real competitive advantage, even more creditable considering that the Group ranks…