BNP Paribas

🔴 High Risk

BNP Paribas is a leading French multinational bank formed in 2000 through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas. It operates globally across retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, and investment services. The bank is recognized for its strong governance, diversified business model, and significant role in the global financial system as one of the largest banks by assets worldwide. BNP Paribas continues to focus on innovation, sustainability, and supporting economic development worldwide.

BNP Paribas stands as a major French multinational banking and financial services group with a broad global footprint. It emerged from a major merger and expanded through acquisitions, now operating integrated divisions serving retail clients, corporates, and institutional investors worldwide. BNPP is recognized as a systemically important financial institution under rigorous regulatory supervision. Despite the regulatory risks inherent to large banks, there are no specific recent publicly known cases of money laundering or corporate laundering tied directly to BNPP in the sources reviewed. The bank has a diversified ownership base, robust governance, and a strategic focus on stability and ethical conduct. Its role in the global financial ecosystem marks it as a significant actor in cross-border finance and banking services.

Country of Incorporation

France

Headquarters located in Paris, France. Operates globally including Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, South America, and the Middle East with major centers in Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and Turkey.

Financial Services – Universal Banking and Financial Services

BNP Paribas is a multinational universal bank and financial services holding company. It was formed in 2000 through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) and Paribas. It is composed of various subsidiaries including retail banks, commercial banks, investment banks, asset management and insurance entities. It includes major subsidiaries such as BNP Paribas Fortis, BNL (Italy), and others. The group is organized into three main business areas: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS); Investment & Protection Services (IPS); and Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB). BNP Paribas is publicly listed on Euronext Paris.

No confirmed laundering mechanisms linked to BNP Paribas publicly documented in the last records. Historically, major banks sometimes have been involved in investigations around trade-based laundering, invoice fraud, or shell layering, but no specific official allegations or proven laundering mechanisms are identified here.

  • Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, Director and CEO of BNP Paribas

  • Board of directors chaired by Jean Lemierre includes notable members from various European corporations.

  • Major shareholders include institutional investors primarily from Europe (~37.3%), non-European institutional investors (~33.4%), with BlackRock Inc. holding around 6%, Belgian State holding 5.6%, and Amundi 5%.

No explicit direct involvement of Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) noted in management or ownership that is publicly declared.

No major links to prominent leaks (such as Panama Papers or FinCEN Files) identified in reviewed sources.

High.

BNP Paribas is a large multinational bank subject to extensive international and EU regulations. It is considered systemically important by the Financial Stability Board and is directly supervised by the European Central Bank, indicating a regulated risk environment.

BNP Paribas has faced regulatory actions historically as many large banks do, including fines and sanctions in various jurisdictions, though no detailed recent sanctions or legal cases are highlighted in latest summaries. The group maintains compliance and has a dedicated compliance head.

Active

  • 2000: Formation through merger of Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) and Paribas.

  • 2008: Became one of the five largest banks worldwide following financial crisis.

  • Since 2014: Classified as a Significant Institution under European Banking Supervision; directly supervised by the European Central Bank.

  • 2023-2025: Ongoing global operations with expansions in asset management incorporating AXA Investment Managers.

  • Continuously listed on Euronext Paris and part of Euro Stoxx 50 index.

  1. Wikipedia – Comprehensive overview of BNP Paribas, history, corporate structure, and financial data

  2. Official BNP Paribas Group Website – About us, governance, strategy, and key figures

  3. BNP Paribas USA – Details on BNP Paribas operations in the United States

  4. BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) – Overview of investment and corporate banking activities

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EU, Global

High

BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas
Country of Registration:
France
Headquarters:
16 Boulevard des Italiens, Paris, France
Jurisdiction Risk:
High
Industry/Sector:
Financial Services / Banking
Laundering Method Used:

N/A

Linked Individuals:

Jean-Laurent Bonnafé (CEO), Jean Lemierre (Chairman), Senior Management & Board Members

Known Shell Companies:

N/A

Offshore Links:
Estimated Amount Laundered:
N/A
AML Network Risk Rating:
🔴 High Risk
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