BNP Paribas closes South African investment bank


It is the latest example of a European bank scaling back on the continent. — Bloomberg

JOHANNESBURG: BNP Paribas SA has closed its corporate and investment bank in South Africa, the latest example of a European bank scaling back on the continent.

“We can confirm that we have closed BNP Paribas CIB in South Africa,” a spokesperson for the bank said. “From a legal perspective, the approval from the regulator came in April 2024.”

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Trading ideas: Inta Bina, Infoline, LSH, PMW, EPB, MNC, Talam, Focus, Kenyalang, Mayu, Perak, Golden, Eckem, MM Computer
Oil falls below US$100 on ceasefire announcement
LSH Capital wins Kuantan road contract
Potential for nuclear to fill coal power gap
AI,�eCommerce�tailwinds to buoy logistics sector
Perak Transit names Jeffrey Cheong deputy
EPB eyes transfer from ACE to Main Market
Bus Cap secures Bursa Malaysia nod for ACE Market listing
MM Computer moves forward with IPO
Malaysia prepares�carbon pricing rollout

Others Also Read