BNP Paribas Named “World’s Best Bank” in Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2016

London, UK – 7 July 2016 – BNP Paribas has been named “World's Best Bank” for 2016 by Euromoney, the leading global financial publication, in its prestigious annual Awards for Excellence.

The principal accolade of “World’s Best Bank” was one of eight won in total by BNP Paribas, which also included the regional awards “Best Bank in Western Europe” and “Best Bank for Transaction Services in Western Europe”.

Euromoney said: “BNP Paribas is that rarity today: a large bank actually delivering on its promises. It is producing better returns even than many of the big US banks, despite being anchored in a low-growth home region, all while proving the benefits of a diversified business model. ​ Only excellent bank management teams can satisfy shareholders, regulators and customers all at once today. BNP Paribas has one of the very best. Loyal, technically proficient, not given to boasting or to grand visions, this team has built capital, reducing risk and boosting its customer market share. It also boasts a number of powerful global franchises, including a strong corporate and institutional banking business which is starting to excel in transaction services."

As well as “World’s Best Bank”, BNP Paribas also won the following awards:

  • Best Bank in Western Europe
  • Best Bank for Transaction Services in Western Europe
  • Best Bank for Wealth Management in Western Europe
  • Best Bank in France
  • Best Bank in Luxembourg
  • TEB (Turkish Economy Bank) – Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility in Central & Eastern Europe
  • TEB – Best Bank for SME’s in Central & Eastern Europe

Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas said: “We are very honoured to receive this prestigious award. I would like to express my gratitude to our clients for their loyalty and to our colleagues for their commitment. At BNP Paribas, we aspire to be the reference among European banks with a global reach, the preferred long-term partner to our clients, and a contributor to responsible and sustainable global development. These awards reflect the strength of our diversified and integrated business model in helping us to achieve this objective.” 

Presscontacts:

Alexandra Umpleby ​ ​ alexandra.umpleby@uk.bnpparibas.com ​ ​ ​ +44 (0) 207 595 2436

Andrew Achimu ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ andrew.achimu@uk.bnpparibas.com ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ +44 (0) 207 595 6647

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BNP Paribas Fortis (www.bnpparibasfortis.be) 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.bnpparibasfortis.be) 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.

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