Groupe BPCE

(IN BRIEF) Clearway Energy Group, Natixis CIB, and a consortium of 13 lenders have finalized a $918.9 million credit facility in the U.S., increasing and extending the previous $818.9 million arrangement. The package includes a $400 million revolver, $350 million … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) On July 1, 2025, Natixis CIB will convert its Tokyo branch’s money-lending license into a full banking license, enabling a wider range of financial services in Japan. Since June 2022, the branch has focused on lending; the upgrade … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Anne Sabot has been appointed CFO of Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, effective June 1, 2025. With extensive experience within Groupe BPCE, she will join both the Natixis Senior Management Committee and the BPCE Executive Committee. She succeeds … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and BPCE banking group have signed an agreement to provide €200 million in loans for SMEs and mid-caps in the French farming and bioeconomy sectors. The initiative aims to support young farmers and promote sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has closed a $612 million construction bridge financing deal to support MN8 Energy’s solar energy projects across North Carolina, Kentucky, and Illinois. The financing will aid the development of three photovoltaic … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has teamed up with Groupe BPCE to support small businesses and mid-caps in France. They signed two financing agreements exceeding €1 billion to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) EPI (European Payments Initiative) has launched Wero, a new instant digital payment wallet in France. This app enables users to send and receive money instantly using just a phone number or email, with transactions processed in less than … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Assurances has invested in Scope Group, joining other major French financial institutions like AXA and BPCE in supporting Europe’s only independent rating agency accepted by the European Central Bank. This investment is part of broader efforts … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) CNP Vita Assicura, a subsidiary of CNP Assurances, has entrusted Ostrum Asset Management with a €15.6 billion asset management mandate following a competitive tender. The partnership covers fixed income, equities, and multi-asset investments, along with risk management services … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), and the Sunprime Group have signed a project finance operation worth €204 million to support the construction of over 100 photovoltaic plants across Italy, with a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has expanded its M&A advisory network by making strategic investments in two European boutiques, Tandem Capital Advisors in Belgium and Emendo Capital in the Netherlands. This move aims to strengthen Natixis … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have collaborated to offer a €300 million package aimed at facilitating the green transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies. This partnership enables Groupe BPCE to provide … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its first account-to-account instant payment transactions using its newly developed solution, wero. In a proof of concept conducted between Sparkasse Elbe-Elster in Germany and Banque … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE has made significant senior executive appointments to strengthen its leadership team. Corinne Cipière has been named the Chief Executive Officer of BPCE Assurances, responsible for life & personal protection insurance and non-life insurance. Philippe Setbon has … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE has received notification from the European Central Bank (ECB) regarding its 2024 prudential capital requirements following the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) conducted in 2023. The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for Groupe BPCE … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance has announced the appointment of Franck Oniga as the Chief Executive Officer of Sofinco and a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective from January 8, 2024. Oniga will report to Stéphane Priami, CEO … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has opened a new office in Toronto, situated in the city’s financial district at 181 Bay Street within the Brookfield Place complex. The expansion reflects Natixis CIB’s ongoing commitment to providing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has appointed Abbas Rangwala as the Head of M&A for Southeast Asia & India, a newly created role based in Singapore. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, strategy, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Nathalie Bricker has been appointed Global Head of Finance & Strategy at Natixis Investment Managers, the asset management arm of Groupe BPCE. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer for Groupe BPCE’s global businesses, Bricker will report to Tim … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has announced the appointment of Anurag Poddar as the Head of Financial Sponsors Group, Asia Pacific. Anurag, with over 20 years of experience, will be based in Singapore and report to … Read the full press release →