Asia’s e-commerce: from electronification to rapid digitalisation
Covid-19 forced many shop doors to shut in 2020, but a handful of "winners" also started to emerge.
Innovation thinking |
To innovate is to change mindsets – and to think of new ways of working and new ways to do business. From hackathons to co-creation, we explore how we can all innovate.
ESG data: why is it important and what is its future?
How have environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria become so important? And how are ESG data and reporting evolving to reflect this?
Karinne Chapel - Chief ESG Data and Digital Officer at BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas Unveils Gamma, the bank’s new automated hedging algorithm
BNP Paribas' new algorithm gives clients a fully automated way to manage their gamma profile and has been uniquely built to support options trading.
EIB Group and BNP Paribas join forces to support French companies
The EIB Group and BNP Paribas launch a new securitisation, Proxima 2, to support French SMEs and midcaps in the context of the Covid-19 crisis.
Asian hedge funds hunt diversity
As global hedge funds pivot to Asia, increasing the proportion of female executives will provide the competitive edge firms need to grow in the region.
Scaling up solar energy for vulnerable communities
BNP Paribas partners with the Zayed Sustainability Prize's 20by2020 initiative to provide clean energy to vulnerable communities.
Iberdrola and BNP Paribas transform electric car leasing in Spain
Iberdrola and BNP Paribas launch a sustainable mobility solution integrating electric vehicle leasing, charging point installation and energy consumption.
Alberto Sarricolea - Head of Corporate Banking, Spain, at BNP Paribas
How to scale up zero-emission mobility?
BNP Paribas partners up with Movin'On for a disruptive event aiming to map the zero-emission ecosystem and boost the move towards electromobility.
A fighting chance: ASEAN’s year ahead
As the world continues to reel from the effects of Covid-19, ASEAN economies may have attributes to help them withstand the shock better than others,...
Energy Efficiency: how to create a virtuous circle
On October 8 2020, Movin'On Community of Interest on Energy Efficiency & Financing Transition ran virtual working session to accelerate solutions adoption.
Quantitative innovation for a better future
BNP Paribas experts met with The Hedge Fund Journal to present the Theam Quant Funds range and explain how they are leading the way forward.
Why energy efficiency and decarbonisation matter: Movin’On
Movin'On partners BNP Paribas, Solar Impulse, Michelin and Engie are teaming up to scale up investment in energy efficiency. Here's why it matters.
Electric Dreams
The electric vehicle industry in China has all the right indicators, but more green investment is needed to drive development forward.
BNP Paribas wins Best Prime Broker
FX Markets acknowledges the bank's achievements in the global prime brokerage franchise.
Leading the evolution in sustainability linked loans
Our co-heads of Sustainable Finance Markets discuss sustainability-linked loan (SLLs) developments and the creation of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs).
Quants, economists and strategists: a true dream team
In today's world, cutting through data overload can be extremely tricky, yet it is an essential part of establishing investment strategies.
Michael Sneyd - Head of Macro Quant & Derivative Strategy at BNP Paribas
China’s growth outperforms the world
As the world continues to grapple with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, China's V-shaped recovery is well underway, but cautious consumers weigh on the recovery...
The main macroeconomic implications of Covid-19
BNP Paribas' Markets 360 Research and Economics experts map out the major implications of covid-19 on business, consumer and government behaviour.
Asia beyond tourism
Covid-19 has had a major impact on Southeast Asia's tourism sector. Pause on travel in the region provides an opportunity for governments to rethink the future of...
Franco-Brazilian M&A and how to manage complex financial risk
Risk.net discusses the challenges of building and executing a hedging solution across currencies and territories in a complex political landscape – with Djamel...
Djamel Bruimaud - Strategic sales lead for foreign exchange and local markets for European corporates at BNP Paribas
Post-pandemic fashion: is green the new black?
The fashion industry has been supremely influential – and it's also one of the heaviest polluters. Will Covid-19 force a rethink on sustainability?
The future of work: operational resilience is key
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of life as we knew it and forced the world into a new paradigm.
Small loans, big dreams
A new type of financing in the form of social bonds has the potential to improve the lives of some of the world's poorest people.
Build back better
The vital role finance must play in the post-Covid-19 recovery.
A new generation of Africans holds the key to sustainable development
BNP Paribas partner with global start-up ShARE for Africa Leadership Programme webinar on company engagement and the role of banking in Africa.
Antoine Sire - Head of Company Engagement at BNP Paribas
Can private equity drive change in sustainable finance?
EQT signs the largest ever ESG-linked fund facility, targeting social and environmental targets across all portfolio companies. This is why it matters.
Energy efficiency: why it is crucial and how to accelerate it
Energy efficiency is key in reducing harmful emissions, but investment is stagnating. How can we stimulate funding and generate new solutions?
Carlo Carraro - Vice-Chair of IPCC WG III, Professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Venice
ESG in the Americas: Ready for Lift-Off?
Financial innovation, Covid-19 and climate change have all come together to spur finance into action. With the flurry of recent debut transactions using the mechanisms...
The future of mobility: Movin’On 2020
While Covid-19 has forced the world's leading sustainable mobility event to become digital, the challenges it seeks to tackle are important than ever...
Navigating supply chains post Covid-19
The pandemic has underlined the importance of managing supply chains and liquidity. Banks can help – but how should companies think about the future?
Waini Chan - Head of Corporate Sales for Taiwan, Global Markets at BNP Paribas
How to enhance real-time corporate banking solutions
Real-time banking solutions often fall short of what corporates expect in terms of transactional capabilities, ease of banking and access to financial data...
Bonds that heal
As the world grapples with the threat of the Covid-19 coronavirus, more capital – in the form of social bonds – must be urgently deployed to support healthcare...
The next frontier in algorithmic currency trading?
4th generation interaction algos are revolutionising foreign exchange trading with institutional investors and even corporates. Have we reached peak algo?
BNP Paribas and BlackRock join forces for CSR
A programme designed to bring young people to the trading floor underlines the importance of diversity in the workplace.
What’s the big idea?
What are the big ideas and the big challenges for institutional investors in the decade ahead? Quintessence 2020, hot off the press, takes a look.
Trade Information Network: a new industry standard for trade finance
TIN enables companies to easily and securely share trade information with banks, helping meet demand for financing earlier in the supply chain.
Aurélia Normand - Head of CIB Transaction Banking EMEA and Head of Global Transaction Banking Filière at BNP Paribas
Learning in a time of Coronavirus
With schools across mainland China and Hong Kong shut and millions of children stuck inside their apartments, the online learning and virtual reality education sector...
$3 trillion and rising
The ocean is the backdrop to the $3 trillion "Blue Economy" – and will be the next battleground for business leaders and investors worldwide. Here's why.
BNP Paribas wins three European awards for Equity Derivatives
The bank receives industry recognitions at the Structured Retail Products Europe Awards 2020
Data, A.I. and client experience: how do banks get ahead in digital FX?
Digital innovations are transforming the FX industry. Neehal Shah, Global Head of G10 FX Trading, makes the case for banks – and why they will drive change.
Neehal Shah - Global Head of G10 FX Trading at BNP Paribas
SWIFT KYC Registry goes live for Corporates
Multi-bank corporates now have secure access to SWIFT's online portal for exchanging KYC information, freeing up time for bankers and corporate treasurers.
ZEE faces the reality of automating its treasury functions
How a bespoke end-to-end cash management solution provided by BNP Paribas transformed long-term client, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, treasury function into a digital...
Virtual economies – the next big opportunity for business?
What are virtual economies and how are they beginning to impact the real world? What opportunities might these emerging marketplaces bring for business?
Nadya Ivanova - COO of L'Atelier at BNP Paribas
Top honours for BNP Paribas in four categories: IFR Awards 2019
BNP Paribas receives top honours in the prestigious IFR Awards 2019 winning four awards across asset classes and supporting on six deal wins for clients.
BNP Paribas wins Bank of the Year Award at the FOW International Awards 2019
BNP Paribas receives top honours at the Futures and Options World (FOW) International Awards 2019 winning Bank of the Year.
BNP Paribas and Kantox win best Solution Innovation for FX Risk
BNP Paribas and Kantox pick up best Solution Innovation for FX Risk in the Treasury Management International 2019 Technology & Innovation Awards.
New technology, new trends, new behaviours: the future of business
How will technology change business? Why could virtual worlds be the next big business opportunity? This is what we learnt in Amsterdam.
BNP Paribas wins Risk Awards’ Currency Derivatives House of the Year
For the second consecutive year, BNP Paribas has been awarded Currency Derivatives House of the Year by Risk Awards at its landmark awards ceremony.
Energy Risk Asia 2019: BNP Paribas named Derivatives House of the Year
BNP Paribas wins award for second year in a row with commodity derivatives revenues up 20% in Asia despite trade wars and geopolitical tensions.
Impact education: a business model to help refugees
How one entrepreneur has founded a start-up that gives refugees a hand-up, rather than a hand-out.
Renewable energy for corporates: the tipping point?
As costs fall and stakeholder demand increases, corporates are increasingly seizing the opportunity to use renewable energy.
Recognised by clients: BNP Paribas wins FX Week’s Best Bank for FX in the Eurozone
BNP Paribas wins Best Bank for FX in the Eurozone from FX Week. The award highlights BNP Paribas' exceptional performance and client service in the global FX industry...
Industry leaders gather for 4th annual Global Markets conference
Clients of BNP Paribas heard from leading speakers on the challenging dynamics of financial markets, geopolitics, digital change and sustainable finance.
Is forex hedging next in the front line of sustainable finance?
Siemens Gamesa's novel €174m forex hedge linked to sustainability scores is another example of how finance can help align incentives. Here's how it works.
Why effectiveness and scalability matter for the green transition
The rapid uptake of green finance isn't enough. A new approach taking account of investors' expectations will be vital. Here's how it could work.
Top honours for BNP Paribas: 2019 Greenwich Leaders
BNP Paribas has scooped top honours in the 2019 Greenwich Share and Quality Leaders for Asian Large Corporate Trade Finance, as our clients further recognise our...
Are humility and ambition the antidote to market gloom?
Government bond yield curves suggest a prolonged recession. Do policymakers still have room to respond to future shocks? Yes says Luigi Speranza,...
Luigi Speranza - Global Chief Economist at BNP Paribas Global Markets
ESG data: new challenges, new solutions
Demand for ESG analytics is growing as 'sustainable' assets boom. But how can we ensure the data is relevant – and convince companies of its importance?
The Banker names BNP Paribas Most Innovative Investment Bank of 2019
The Banker awards BNP Paribas its top prize – alongside recognition for innovation in the Bonds and Climate Change and Sustainability categories.
BNP Paribas named Custodian of the Year 2019
In recognition for its innovative approach to data management and full suite of business scope, BNP Paribas is awarded Asia Risk's Custodian of the Year 2019...
The next generation of FX algos: pushing the limits of digital trading
Asif Razaq, Global Head of FX Automated Client Execution, talks to FX Algo News about BNP Paribas' 4th generation algo suite. "Insight Live",...
Renewable energy: good for the environment – and good economics
It's a tough road ahead for the oil industry as the rise of electric vehicles makes solar and wind better long-term investments, according to latest BNP Paribas...
Mark Lewis - Global Head of Sustainability Research at BNP Paribas Asset Management
Greener Seas: Financial solutions to cut sulphur emissions
The global shipping industry is making waves as it quickly approaches the turning point of a new decade with its commitment to tackling climate change.
Nicolas Parrot - Head of Transportation Sector, Investment Banking Asia Pacific at BNP Paribas
Why now is the time for digital corporate banking
Thierry Bujon de l'Estang, Head of CIB's Digital Banking for Clients, offers his thoughts on the digital landscape, the future of banking and Centric,...
Easy-peasy: voluntary carbon offsetting made simple with ClimateSeed
ClimateSeed CEO explains how the carbon-offsetting platform connects businesses with sustainable projects, enabling them to reduce their carbon footprint.
Cybersecurity in the quantum era: “We must prepare for the future”
Cybersecurity may soon be threatened by advances in quantum computing. We need to prepare for change.
Sydney Airport hits the skies with pioneering sustainable loan
Sydney Airport has closed a landmark sustainability-linked loan, a first for Australia and, at A$1.4bn, the largest in Asia Pacific. With BNP Paribas and ANZ acting...
World Environment Day: tackling air pollution
The 2019 World Environment Day focuses on improving air quality, with #BeatAirPollution as its theme. BNP Paribas is moving forward with clean air technologies,...
The Business Case for Sustainable Finance
Should sustainable finance not just be business as usual? In India, business and development leaders discuss the question of whether sustainable development should...
Sustainable mobility: BNP Paribas an official partner at Movin’On 2019
Movin'On, the World Summit on Sustainable Mobility, focuses on "solutions for multimodal ecosystems" – and BNP Paribas is once again a partner.
“Smart cities need a collaborative approach”: French Mobility leader
Smart cities and smart mobility are transforming the urban space, triggering the need to rethink public services.
A new model for financing public housing?
The lower the unemployment among residents, the lower the loan costs: UK housing association L&Q spearheads a new way to think about financing.
Come with the wind: Taiwan leads Asia’s shift to a low-carbon economy
Taiwan's first-ever offshore wind farm is garnering great interest in green energy and paves the way for similar projects across Asia Pacific...
Harnessing the power of AI in India
'AI is one technology where India can fully leverage its people': businesses in India are bullish on AI, but to boost its potential we must also consider the role...
Pioneering digital change: BNP Paribas named in Digital FX Awards
Recognition for BNP Paribas' pioneering work in next generation algo execution and workflow integration at Profit and Loss' 2019 awards.
Doughnut economics: superfood for finance?
Meeting the needs of all people while living within the means of our planet is the greatest challenge of the 21st century. Kate Raworth looks at the obstacles ahead...
Asia's appetite for meat and climate control: what next?
Despite profound changes and a shift in attitude towards a meatless future, meat remains the leading hidden culprit of climate change.
BNP Paribas and Millennium Global Investments (MGI) launch AI FX Index
BNP Paribas announced the launch of the BNP Paribas MGI Systematic Currency Alpha Index using artificial intelligence through machine learning
Reinventing India as an innovation nation
India is a force to reckon with in startups and technology, but leaders seek clarity on the government's role in fostering innovation in Indian businesses.
How can Social Impact Bonds Help Veterans Return to Work?
Veterans CARE, a Pay for Success project that aims to improve employment outcomes for US veterans with PTSD, shows how finance can bring together public and private...
BNP Paribas named Energy Risk Asia’s Derivatives House of the Year
BNP Paribas wins recognition for expanding presence in Asian commodities and focus on bespoke solutions.
BNP Paribas named Derivatives House of the Year 2019 by Risk.net
A winning night for BNP Paribas Global Markets, which takes home four major derivatives awards
Powering ahead on sustainability to achieve sustainable development
Arunma Oteh, Treasurer of the World Bank, speaks about the importance of Sustainability from BNP Paribas' offices.
China eyes role as world’s power supplier
Beijing promotes global electricity network to absorb huge power surpluses.
Kickstarting climate finance into financial markets
Earlier this month BNP Paribas sustainable finance teams' participated in the Climate KIC Mission Innovation summit in Dublin.
Impact banking: TLFF – a rubber revolution takes shape in Indonesia
Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility aims to transform lives and environments. It all starts with a rubber plantation in Sumatra.
Grand vision for India’s smart cities is slowly taking shape
The new Amaravati billed as India's most cutting-edge city.
Journeys to Treasury 2018-19: The digital treasury in practice
The 2018-19 Journeys to Treasury report explores the current and future issues shaping the treasury landscape.
Double winner in Global Capital 2018 Derivatives Awards
BNP Paribas wins Research & Strategy and Credit Derivatives House of the Year.
BNP Paribas named Commodities Derivatives House of the Year 2018
The latest win reaffirms BNP Paribas' strength in commodity hedging.
Equity derivatives expertise recognised by The Banker magazine
BNP Paribas reaffirms its position as a leader in equity derivatives with two awards from The Banker magazine.
#PositiveBanking
BNP Paribas has been named the "World's Best Bank for Sustainable Finance" by Euromoney
A workout that strengthens client relationships
In a changing world, workouts strengthen more than just your physique. An exciting new trend sees business meetings moving out of the office into the gym.
Are electric vehicles really the future of the car industry?
EVs can certainly have a salutary impact on our planet, but are they really set to dominate road transport? What needs to happen for this to become reality?
Empowering Transformation with Technology
BNP Paribas discusses its role and responsibilities, and how banks can help drive forward the allocation of resources to purposeful causes.
Constance Chalchat - Head of Change Management, Corporate and Institutional Banking at BNP Paribas
In a changing world, sustainability reaps rewards
A new generation of sustainability-linked loans is reshaping the market, putting more companies' green goals within reach.
Making of a leader: Delving into promising minds
Forbes India decodes how young scions are steering old and new businesses.
BNP Paribas invests in NLP Specialists Digital Reasoning
Natural Language Processing is at the forefront of developments in AI, and is set to boost the digital capabilities of the banking industry.
Pressing for progress on International Women’s Day
BNP Paribas celebrated IWD 2018 with a series of engaging events across The Americas, EMEA and APAC, including a commitment to the UN HeforShe partnership.
Globalisation 2.0
Globalisation 2.0 is creating a revolution in ideas and perspectives, explains Professor Ian Goldin of Oxford University.
Breaking Boundaries: how AI is transforming banking
What does AI mean for banking? Why will it impact everyday investors? Some of the world's best minds came together at an event sponsored by BNP Paribas.
Agility, organisations and the future of work
From millennials to baby boomers, agile working is re-sculpting offices, attitudes, and work cultures.
Innovative financing to support french SMEs and midcaps
EIB Group and BNP Paribas Group step up their support towards companies through innovative financing.
Innovation, Technology and the Future of Work: Web Summit 2017
In Lisbon, CIB talks about the importance of education, technology and diversity, and the need for innovation to harness the power of digital.
Smart Working, Smart Banking, Smart Financing
How should firms find smart solutions to old problems? An expression of co-creation and tech, Smart-f shows the upside of smart thinking and agile working.
Atypical profilers against cybercrime
In a changing world Aspertise leverages on the cognitive abilities of talented developers with Asperger syndrome to provide technology solutions.
Co-designing success, one client at a time
Sucafina, Panini and Institut Karité explain the power of co-design for corporates, and how it embeds a deeper level of trust with their banking partners.
Why co-creation matters
Innovate! Collaborate! Co-create! Such words are entering the corporate vernacular with greater frequency. What do they mean? And why are they necessary?
Solveig Bachellery - Head of Innovation, BNP Paribas CIB
Next generation digital experience: a new breed of client
Paud O'Keeffe, Head of Innovation at BNP Paribas Securities Services in Dublin, looks at young people's digital experience
Paud O'Keeffe - Head of Innovation at BNP Paribas Securities Services in Dublin
How are start-ups transforming banking?
Three start-ups – Collaborne, QEDit and ASPertise – talked to BNP Paribas about their goals, their dreams and the future of banking at VivaTech 2017.
Leadership and teamwork - lessons from tennis
Greg Rusedski, former British number one tennis player shares his insights about what makes a great leader and team.
Co-creation, clients and blockchain: MyCollat
Onerous paper-based reconciliation processes have long posed a challenge to clients and banks. How might co-creation and fintech provide the answer?
Artificial intelligence: the vision, the reality and the opportunities
Long exerting a powerful grip on our imagination, AI is now a reality and the opportunities are tremendous. What should companies focus on?
Constance Chalchat - Head of Change Management, Corporate and Institutional Banking at BNP Paribas
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BNP Paribas partners with "Movin'On by Michelin" Conference
BNP Paribas reaffirms its commitment to sustainable mobility by partnering with "Movin'On by Michelin" conference, held in Montreal.
On the road again
Innovation "anytime, anywhere" treasury, and cybercrime are changing the corporate treasury landscape and the road ahead.
Big companies and startups: from hackathon to platform economy
The networks of big companies and startups have never been so interconnected. How are they evolving and how will they work together in the future?
Muriel Monteiro - Partner at BearingPoint
BNP Paribas International Hackathon 2016
Startup co-creation: streamlining the customer journey
Innovation Through Client Collaboration
Philippe Denis, CDO at BNP Paribas Securities Services, highlights different examples of co-development led by the bank jointly with the clients.
Working capital optimisation, co-development by nature
How working capital metrics can be improved through a collaborative business approach.
