BNP Paribas Fortis named ‘Bank of the Year – Belgium’ for the third successive year by The Banker

On Thursday 28 November, BNP Paribas Fortis was declared ‘Bank of the Year – Belgium’ by The Banker magazine at the annual awards ceremony in London. ​

The ‘Bank of the Year’ awards are conferred annually by a prestigious panel of industry experts to honour the best performers in the banking sector. This is the third year in a row that BNP Paribas Fortis has won the award.

CEO Max Jadot stated: “Being honoured with The Banker’s ‘Bank of the Year’ award for the third year in a row highlights the strong determination of our Bank and our staff to meet client needs and expectations and take up the challenges in an environment undergoing huge change. We strive to be a helpful partner to our customers, making daily life easier for them. Key actions are the development of user-friendly digital customer interfaces and services and the pursuit of efficiency, coupled with accelerated growth in selected areas where we can really make a difference. Furthermore, sustainability is an integral part of our DNA: making a positive impact on society is a vital component of our business.”

At this year’s Global Private Banking Awards ceremony in London on 31 October, the specialist magazines Professional Wealth Management (PWM) and The Banker, both published by the Financial Times group, already conferred the title of ‘Best Private Bank in Belgium’ on the BNP Paribas Fortis Private Banking & Wealth Management division.

The Banker, a Financial Times Group publication, has been providing global economic and financial intelligence since 1926 and has built a reputation for objective and incisive reporting, as well as being a key source of data and analysis for the financial industry.

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BNP Paribas Fortis (www.bnpparibasfortis.com) offers the Belgian market a comprehensive range of financial services for private individuals, the self-employed, professionals, companies and public organisations. In the insurance sector, BNP Paribas Fortis works closely, as a tied agent, with Belgian market leader AG Insurance. At international level, the Bank also provides high-net-worth individuals, large corporations and public and financial institutions with customised solutions, for which it is able to draw on the know-how and international network of the BNP Paribas Group.

Leader in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com) operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Türkiye, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.