A European leader with international ambitions

BNP Paribas is a strong, diversified bank and proud of our European roots. BNP Paribas is One of the largest international banking networks with strong positions in Asia and a significant presence in the United States.

Today, it is the most profitable bank in the euro zone, in terms of both net income and market capitalization. BNP Paribas operates in over 85 countries, and has 162,700 employees including 126,600 in Europe - 64,100 in France, 18,300 in the United States and more than 8,800 in Asia.

BNP Paribas boasts strong advantages, with its well-balanced and successful business portfolio, high potential of synergies through cross-selling, true control over costs, good command of risk, and strong dynamic towards innovation, all directed at serving its clients.

In each of its business lines, the bank strives to maintain a position among leading establishments, both in terms of product quality and effectiveness.

More information about BNP Paribas' activities for Corporate and Institutional:
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In the United States

The structure of BNP Paribas North America mirrors that of the global organization; the franchise offers a broad range of products and services in corporate and investment banking, trade finance, capital markets and securities brokerage, asset management, retail banking, and international private banking.

Its professionals work as part of a global management team to ensure the quality of its global products and to offer well-integrated services to clients.


Contacts :
BNP Paribas
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Tel.: (1) (212) 841 2000
Fax: (1) (212) 841 2146
TELEX 666928

Bank of the West
1450 Treat Boulevard
Walnut Creek
94596 California – USA
Tel.: (1) 925 942 8300
Fax: (1) 925 943 1224

First Hawaiian Bank
999 Bishop Street, 29th floor
Honolulu - Hawaii
USA
Tel.: (1) 808 525 7000
Fax: (1) 808 525 8708

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