Mission and strategy

The ambition of BNP Paribas Fortis is to become the reference bank in Belgium for all its clients, individuals and companies alike. It also wants to support its clients abroad with a unique pan-European network reinforcing the Group’s worldwide positions.

BNP Paribas Fortis will refocus on its core businesses, on what it does best.

• It will naturally capitalise on its leading position in Belgium and Luxembourg.
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• At the same time, BNP Paribas Fortis will establish itself as the no. 1 bank in Belgium with an international dimension. It will serve its domestic clients abroad
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  • through a unique Corporate and Transaction Banking Europe network of Business Centres, giving them the opportunity to conveniently bank with one partner for all their European activities;
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  • and by providing them with access to the global Corporate & Investment Banking products and network.
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• The activities in Poland and Turkey will remain important assets of BNP Paribas Group, which intends to capitalise on these future growth platforms.
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• In addition, BNP Paribas Fortis will set up European or global competence centres to support the enlarged BNP Paribas Group:
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  • Four in Belgium: Corporate & Transaction Banking Europe, Trade Services, Global Factoring and Global Cash Management
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  • one in Luxembourg: Securities Services

Finally, European leaders in Asset Management and Leasing will be created by joining forces with BNP Paribas.