BNP Paribas SWOT & PESTLE Analysis

Strength

1. Huge global presence: Presence in 75 countries; European leader in retail banking with 4 domestic markets – Belgium, France, Italy and Luxemburg; Structured to serve different markets in Europe; US as well as emerging markets

2. Human rights policies: BNP Paribas is committed towards responsible business management; respecting the human rights issues through its core policies and process and enforces the same amongst its employees, community, clients and suppliers

3. Good communication with the shareholders: Clear, consistent information at regular intervals in accordance with the stock market authorities and market authorities. It has also a shareholder liaison committee in place

Weakness

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Opportunity

1. Financial inclusion: Due to growing inclusive financing in developing countries; partnering with government agents to increase the banking reach to the masses

2. Economic surge: Increase in consumption across the world due to stability in economies that will lead to more requirements in loan accessibility

Threat

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Political

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Economic

1. Improved GDP of major global economies: Due to various economic reforms by various central governments, global economy is expected to rise by 3.5% in 2017, while US & European economy is expected to grow at modest rate at 2.25% & 1.5%. Other emerging nations have experienced GDP growth of 5% plus range. Thus, good economic and financial growth will lead to rise in banking transactions and provide better opportunities for the financial companies.

Social

1. Greater involvement of women in banking sector: Women in current socio-economic scenario have been taking part in various formal organizations as employees as well as they are also starting their own ventures as entrepreneurs. These has led to increase in investments done by women and thus eventually pushing number of women borrowers from the banks. There has also been growth in number of women employees in the banks owing to reducing gender discrimination to better education opportunities and avenues of employment. Thus, there is a growing women involvement in the banking sector; banking environment needs to be customized to become familiar, supportive and thus meet various requirements of women. Customized retail banking plans to meet the needs of females should be devised.

Technological

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Legal

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Environmental

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