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    BNP Paribas launches Nordic Foundation to support culture, solidarity and the environment

    BNP Paribas launches a Nordic Foundation to back local visionaries and initiatives focused on culture, solidarity and the environment. The launch of the foundation underscores the Bank’s long-term commitment to the Nordic market.[Eirik Winter 2022 DSC07094 (1800px panorama.png] Leading global European bank BNP Paribas is proud to announce the launch of Stiftelsen BNP Paribas Nordic Foundation which aims to help strengthen local communities and contribute with a positive social- and environmental impact in the Nordic region. The foundation will focus its philanthropic activities around

    BNP Paribas announces the appointment of Sofia Lönnqvist as Co-Head of Financial Institutions Coverage

    Sofia Lönnqvist has been promoted to Co-Head of Financial Institutions Coverage (FIC) in the Nordic region at BNP Paribas.  As Co-Head, Sofia will work alongside Fredrik Fremberg in driving the group’s FIC strategy across the Nordics, building firm-wide long-term client relationships in partnership with key stakeholders. For the time being, Sofia will also continue to oversee and stay closely involved in the Nordic and Irish FIG DCM business. Sofia joins FIC after successfully heading the Nordic & Irish FIG DCM businesses since 2021. Prior to that she spent 8 years at Barclays.

    Arval Connect unlocks the power of OEMs data

    Arval, a major vehicle leasing company and mobility solution specialist, has reached more than 100,000 vehicles connected through the data received directly from OEMs. These vehicles are part of the 650,000 connected vehicles within Arval’s fleet thanks to the Arval Connect solution.In the dynamic realm of fleet management, maintaining a competitive edge necessitates innovative solutions that control expenses, enhance safety, and champion sustainability. Arval, a key player in leasing services and mobility solutions, rises to this challenge with its solution Arval Connect. This

    BNP Paribas announces the appointment of Louise Öhagen as Head of HR Group Nordics

    Louise Öhagen has been appointed Head of Human Resources Group, Nordic Region at BNP Paribas to lead the Group’s People Strategy and HR teams in the region.Louise is a highly regarded professional with over 25 years of experience in international organisations. She joins from Ericsson where she has held global positions within HR since 2013, most recent being Head of People Group Function Finance and Common Functions. “People are at the forefront of our success. As we continue to invest in the Nordic Region, a visionary approach to our human resources with strong pragmatic leadership

    Top banker joins BNP Paribas in the Nordics

    Tomas Lundquist joins BNP Paribas as Deputy Head of Global Banking & Head of Corporate Coverage Nordic Region to lead the bank’s Capital Markets, Transaction Banking and Corporate Coverage teams in the Nordics.Tomas is a respected international banker with over 25 years of experience in banking. Tomas joins from Citi where he most recently was Head of European Debt Capital Markets for Corporates. After university studies in US, he started his career at Salomon Brothers in New York. “We are excited to have such an experienced banker joining our team. We have had tremendous business growth

    BNP Paribas Nordic Open (former Stockholm Open) starts today

    To reinforce its commitment to the Nordic Region and tennis as a sport, BNP Paribas has become the title sponsor of the ATP250 tournament BNP Paribas Nordic Open (former Stockholm Open) .The tournament which starts today in the Royal Tennis Hall in Stockholm, is the oldest indoor ATP tournament in the world. Nordic Open aims to be the world’s most sustainable tennis tournament, and any profit is automatically put directly back into different youth projects.Since the first edition in 1969, BNP Paribas Nordic Open, former Stockholm Open, has offered

    Institutional investors accelerate their low-carbon transition strategies, BNP Paribas ESG Global Survey finds

    A BNP Paribas survey of 420 asset owners and managers, hedge funds and private equity firms shows that institutional investors are mobilising capital towards investments that will deliver measurable positive impacts alongside financial returns. Despite data constraints posing the biggest barrier to ESG integration, especially in tackling financial risks posed by climate change, institutional investors are nevertheless incorporating ESG, notably in their portfolio management and investment decisions.Building on its three previous editions, BNP Paribas’s ESG Global Survey 2023 examines

    Stockholm Open renamed BNP Paribas Nordic Open

    One of the major worldwide partners to tennis, BNP Paribas, is widening its engagements further by becoming the title partner for the ATP Stockholm Open. The tournament, which is the largest in the Nordic region and the oldest indoor tournament on the ATP tour, will be renamed BNP Paribas Nordic Open. This year's edition, the 54th, will take place between the 14th and 22[nd] October at the Royal Tennis Hall in Stockholm.In 2023, BNP Paribas celebrates 50 years of loyalty and commitment to tennis driven by the growing conviction that tennis can rally people together, even off-court, and have

    BNP Paribas named ‘Bank of the Year’ and ‘Bank for Sustainability’ by IFR

    BNP Paribas has been awarded the prestigious recognitions ‘Bank of the Year’ and ‘Bank for Sustainability’, in IFRs 2022 awards.The IFR editors focused on the bank’s commitment to clients particularly throughout the pandemic and recent geopolitical events, as well as on the strength of its integrated business model, consistent approach to sustainability and cross-team collaboration on ESG innovations. In addition to receiving the awards for Bank of the Year  and Bank for Sustainability 

    BNP Paribas, a leader in financing the energy transition, enters a new phase of rapid acceleration

    BNP Paribas has already made a major pivot towards financing low-carbon energy production.Building on expertise developed by its Low-Carbon Transition Group, BNP Paribas is embarking on a new phase designed to rapidly accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy.This new phase is set to last until 2030, by which time BNP Paribas will have completed transitioning over 80% of its energy production financing activities to the production of low-carbon energies.BNP Paribas has already made a major pivot towards financing low-carbon energy production. · BNP Paribas’ outstanding

    BNP Paribas Asset Management hires Nordic region ETF sales specialist

    BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) continues to strengthen its ETF distribution capabilities with the appointment of John Altas in the newly-created role of ETF Specialist for the Nordic region.  Based in Stockholm, he joined on 16 January and reports functionally to Claus Hecher, Regional ETF Head of Sales for Northern Europe, and locally to Morten Bentsen, Head of Distribution for BNP Paribas Asset Management in the Nordic region.Altas joins from BlackRock and has ten years’ asset management industry experience, as a Relationship Manager and Sales Support Manager.  At BNPP AM he

    BNP Paribas Asset Management acquires majority stake in International Woodland Company

    BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announces the acquisition of a majority stake in leading Danish natural resources specialist International Woodland Company (‘IWC’).IWC is headquartered in Copenhagen and has more than 30 years’ experience in providing investment management and advisory services within sustainable timberland investments, agriculture investments and ecosystems services, including carbon credits and conservation projects.  It oversees almost EUR 5 billion of institutional mandates dedicated to timberland investment programmes globally.  The transaction is expected to

    New CEO at BNP Paribas Cardif in the Nordics

    Åsa Blessner joins BNP Paribas as CEO for the group’s insurance company, BNP Paribas Cardif, in the Nordic region. “Proud to have Åsa on board to develop our offering in the Nordic region further, says  Eirik Winter, CEO of BNP Paribas Group Nordic region. “In addition, her extensive background will make her a valued member for the overall franchise in the Nordics. Responsible insurance is an essential part for our customers to meet the future with confidence and move forward with their plans.”Åsa Blessner comments -“Today’s challenging economic environment has increased the need for

    BNP Paribas - Investment Bank of the Year

    BNP Paribas is named Investment Bank of the Year in the world by the leading financial publication The Banker at its Investment Banking Awards 2022 .Eirik Winter, CEO BNP Paribas Group Nordic region comments: “We are pleased to have been selected Investment Bank of the Year by the prestigious The Banker. This is yet another testament to show that we are doing the right things for our clients. Our long-term approach combined with the investment in people is clearly bearing fruit.”

    BNP Paribas hires European Head of ESG Ratings Advisory from Denmark

    BNP Paribas continues to strengthen its expertise and build out its services to support the transition towards a sustainable low-carbon economy. Peter Zink Secher joins the company in a newly created role as Head of ESG Ratings Advisory EMEA, BNP Paribas.BNP Paribas is one of the first global banks to build a dedicated ESG Rating Advisory department as a direct response to Boardroom and C-suite need. Peter Zink Secher, who joins from Nykredit, one of Denmark’s leading financial services providers, is a well-known as a subject-matter expert within Sustainable Finance and ESG. Peter will

    BNP Paribas adding top talent into its Investment Banking business

    Ari Mäkelä joins BNP Paribas as Vice Chairman Investment Banking & Industrials in the Nordic region. Ari, who joins from a position as Co-Head of Nordic Investment Banking at Citigroup, will have a special focus on Finland and European industrials. “In addition to Ari’s standing in the Finnish market, we have had a strong business growth in the Nordics during the last couple of years.” says Eirik Winter, CEO for BNP Paribas Group Nordic region.Ari Mäkelä is well-known within Investment Banking in the Nordic region, and has extensive experience across sectors and a long list of landmark

    BNP Paribas strengthens its position in the Nordic region with another senior hire

    Michael Zeier joins BNP Paribas as a senior investment banker for the Nordic region. In addition to advising clients across sectors, Michael will be responsible for the activities of the Low Carbon Transition Group in the Nordics. “We are very pleased to welcome Michael to BNP Paribas and I am very excited about having such an experienced investment banker on our platform”, says Eirik Winter, CEO for BNP Paribas Group Nordic regionMichael has extensive experience of working with Nordic clients on corporate finance transactions. He was previously responsible for Nordic Investment banking at

    BNP Paribas partners with Brilliant Minds 2022 –“Sharing ideas and collaborating are key accelerators of growth. “

    BNP Paribas becomes a partner to this year’s Brilliant Minds which once again will brings together a community of collaborators, creators and influential business leaders in Stockholm in June.  “We have an important role to play in enabling and supporting positive change. Not only by advising, financing and channelling investment to positive impact projects, but also by contributing with our global network and facilitating new connections. Sharing ideas and collaborating are key accelerators of growth. “ – Eirik Winter, CEO BNP Paribas Group Nordic RegionToday Peter Carlsson, CEO of

    BNP Paribas announces Head of Communications and Company Engagement in the Nordic region

    BNP Paribas announces the appointment of Jennie Casselborg as Head of Strategic Marketing, Communications and Company Engagement in the Nordic region. Jennie will lead the Group’s communications and CSR activities in the Nordic region and will report to Eirik Winter, CEO for BNP Paribas Group Nordic Region.Jennie joins from Franklin Templeton where she most recently held a position as Head of Marketing & Communications in the Nordic region. In the last three years, BNP Paribas has doubled revenues with the region’s clients and hired almost 200 people in the Nordic region. Today the group

    BNP Paribas Announces New Appointment in the Nordic Institutional business

    BNP Paribas announces the appointment of Fredrik Fremberg as Co-Head of Financial Institutions Coverage Nordics (FIC). Together with Jonas Lindgren, Fredrik will co-lead the FIC franchise across the Nordic region, based in Stockholm. He will also join the Nordic Leadership Team.Fredrik joins BNP Paribas after having recently pursued an entrepreneurial project centered on ESG after having a long career with SEB and Nordea. During his tenure with Nordea, Fredrik worked in Stockholm, Copenhagen and Singapore in various Global Markets and Financial Institutions coverage roles. Beyond his long-

    BNP Paribas best International Bank for Corporates in the Nordic region

    Voted by clients, BNP Paribas has emerged as the top International Corporate Bank for Nordics overall, as well as for Sweden and Denmark in 2021. In addition BNP Paribas was ranked as the leading International Bank in FX and Cash Management for Nordics according to Prospera-Market research .“We are very proud and thankful for our ranking as the best International Bank in corporate banking for the Nordic region as well as individually for Sweden and Denmark, FX and Cash Management for Nordics. These recognitions means a lot to our teams

    BNP Paribas is creating a Low Carbon Transition Group to help accelerate transition to a sustainable economy

    BNP Paribas is creating a dedicated organisation to support its corporate and institutional clients around the world in accelerating their transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. Building on BNP Paribas’ leadership in capital markets and sustainable finance, 100 new recruitments will be part of a 250-professionals team worldwide with a number of specialists dedicated to the Nordic region. This Low-Carbon Transition Group will also provide clients access to banking and extra banking expertise across the BNP Paribas Group including clean energy, mobility and built

    BNP Paribas survey shows ESG integration is maturing, with investors in the Nordic region being its leading exponents

    A BNP Paribas survey of 356 asset owners, official institutions, and asset managers, shows that ESG integration is maturing, with a growing number of investors allocating more than 75% of their portfolio to ESG and know-how increasingly embedded throughout organisations. However, institutional investors are at different stages of readiness for net zero.BNP Paribas ESG Research 2021 Regional highlights:The Nordics   ESG is used deeply and widely by Nordic investors Investors in the Nordic region are often considered leading exponents of ESG investing and this study fully supports

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