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Banque Federale des Banques Populaires Jun 07
Standard & Poors, June 2007
Abstract
Sound and sustainable market shares in domestic retail and corporate banking Strong capital position Satisfactory retail banking profitability Strategic benefit expected from Natixis Good underwriting capacity and conservative lending policies Lower business and geographic diversification than for large universal banking peers Governance risk linked to Natixis Pressure on net interest margins in retail activities The ratings on France-based Banque F-d-rale des Banques Populaires (BFBP) reflect its core position within the Banque Populaire cooperative banking group (Group Banque Populaire or GBP). GBP's creditworthiness is based on very solid market positions in domestic retail and corporate banking, sound profitability in retail banking, and strong capitalization. GBP's position and historical performance in investment banking still compare unfavorably with those of major French peers',...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Banque Federale des Banques Populaires,Natixis S.A.,BRED-Banque Populaire
Action: Review
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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