The advantages of one of the strongest global banking group Strong financial stability

The top performing bank in continental Europe for the past three years, and the strongest market capitalisation in the Euro-zone.    One of the best ratings : S&P AA+ and Moody’s Aa1, allowing you to benefit from its privileged access to money markets.    A Net Income of Euro 7.8 billion and a ROE after tax of 19.6 % at 31st December 2007.

A large knowledge of sophisticated products

A world leader in equity derivatives,  funds derivatives, and fixed income products.    A leading broker in the equity markets in Europe and Asia.    An enhanced capacity in stock sourcing.    Sales teams dedicated to Alternative Managers in equity cash, equity structured products and listed derivatives.    A top ranked Clearer and Custodian in European and US markets.

A global view of the shipping, and oil and gas services' industry

Strong presence in all sectors of shipping industry : dry bulk, tankers, containers, LNG, offshore…   Wide geographical and products coverage to serve the global needs of the overall maritime industry.

First ever ship securitisation Deal of the year 2006

Shipping Finance Group closes an average of 1 deal per week and monitors about 800 mortgaged vessels.   Shipping Finance Group has a 5% worldwide market share as Bookrunner and MLA

BNP Paribas was # 6 Bookrunner and # 7 Mandated Lead Arranger Globally for FY 2007 by volume. Source: Dealogic Loan Analytics, 2008

BNP Paribas is ranked the first bank as Bookrunner in Asia Shipping Finance for 2007 by Dealogic, with 11 deals syndicated with a value of USD1.8 Billion. Source: Dealogic