A key player in european equities

Exane BNP Paribas is a top-ten broker for European Equities, bolstered by the expansion of a strong platform in London, which was the engine behind the group's European strategy.

Exane BNP Paribas's 100 analysts cover more than 500 European stocks (70% of which are non-French), and work closely with an 80-strong sales and sales-trading team. The group thus benefits from critical mass and acknowledged expertise in this business line, in which it continues to pursue a sustained and ambitious investment policy.

Exane BNP Paribas serves more than 1,200 institutional investors worldwide from a base of eleven offices (Paris, London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Stockholm, Zurich, New York and Singapore).

A bolstered business model which is gaining market share
Exane BNP Paribas's sound and balanced model is based on:

• Quality research reputed for rigorous analysis and sector expertise.

• A sales force close to our institutional clients and recognised for its stock-picking expertise.

• A comprehensive range of execution services (high-touch sales trading, facilitation, electronic trading, program trading and ETF).

An innovative partnership with bnp paribas
Since 2004 the cash equities business has been underpinned by an operational partnership with BNP Paribas under which Exane has exclusivity on European equities in this segment under the Exane BNP Paribas brand.

Under this agreement, Exane BNP Paribas lends its expertise in equity research to BNP Paribas' business lines. The two groups also collaborate closely on ECM (Equity Capital Market) transactions, with BNP Paribas handling origination and Exane BNP Paribas distribution.

This balanced partnership has enhanced Exane's strength in the cash equities business, enabling it to accelerate its growth in Europe and sustain its investment strategy throughout the cycle, while still preserving its independence.

Marks of distinction
Exane BNP Paribas achieved a highest-ever ranking of 6th for Pan-European Equity Sectors Research in the 2010 Extel survey (up from 8th in 2009). In addition, 8 of its equity sector teams were ranked in the Top 5.

These positive results are a concrete reflection of Exane BNP Paribas's rising status as a leading Pan-European broker.