All Brands Owned by BNP Paribas SA

What does BNP Paribas own?

The group owns retail banks across Europe including BNP Paribas Fortis in Belgium and BNL in Italy, specialized businesses including Arval and Personal Finance, the BNP Paribas Cardif insurance arm, and an asset management business enlarged by AXA IM to over €1.5 trillion in AUM.

Is BNP Paribas publicly traded?

Yes. BNP Paribas trades on Euronext Paris under ticker BNP and is a CAC 40 component. ADRs trade in the United States over-the-counter. It is one of Europe's most valuable listed banks.

Who founded BNP Paribas?

The modern bank is a 2000 merger entity. Banque Nationale de Paris traces to 1848 and Paribas to the 1872 Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas. No single founder created the current entity.

Where is BNP Paribas headquartered?

The bank is headquartered at 16 boulevard des Italiens in Paris, France, with major operations across Europe, a significant Americas presence in New York and Montreal, and Asian hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore.

How many brands does BNP Paribas own?

The group operates a master brand plus national subsidiary brands: BNP Paribas Fortis in Belgium, BNL in Italy, Arval in leasing, Cardif in insurance, Hello bank! digitally, and AXA IM inside asset management.

Who owns BNP Paribas?

Public shareholders own the bank, with Belgian sovereign investor SFPI-FPIM holding a legacy stake from the Fortis rescue. Institutional investors hold most shares; no controlling owner exists.

How much revenue does BNP Paribas make?

The group reported revenues of €51.223 billion for fiscal 2025, up 4.9 percent, with net income of €12.225 billion and a proposed dividend of €5.16 per share.