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BNP Paribas May 02
Standard & Poors, May 2002
Abstract
The ratings on BNP Paribas reflect the group's very diversified, strong business profile, as well as its satisfactory financial profile, which is characterized by contained risk, good profitability, and a sound capital base. Also factored into the ratings are the group's focused strategy and moderate appetite for risk. BNP Paribas is one of the largest banking groups in Europe. It benefits from a highly diversified business profile, with strong market positions and good financial performances in most of its core businesses: retail banking in France and abroad, specialized financial services, asset management, and selected investment-banking activities. Since its inception in 1999, BNP Paribas has successfully reallocated capital towards businesses that generate recurring profit (such as retail banking, asset management, and...
Companies mentioned in this report are: BNP Paribas,BancWest Corp.,BNP Paribas Canada,First Hawaiian Bank,Bank of the West,Natiocredibail,Natiocredimurs,BNP Paribas Personal Finance,Cardif Assurance Vie,Pinnacle Insurance PLC,First Hawaiian Capital I,BNP U.S. Funding Ltd. Liability Co.,Natio Vie,BNP Paribas Lease Group,BancWest Capital I,Findomestic Banca SpA,Banque Marocaine pour le Commerce et l'Industrie
Action: Review
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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