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Fixed Income<br />
amongst the global leaders<br />
Fixed Income’s product expertise and distribution capabilities have positioned <strong>BNP</strong> <strong>Paribas</strong> CIB among the Top 3<br />
Fixed Income players in Europe and Asia-Pacifi c, with strong franchises in Japan, the Americas and a number<br />
of emerging markets.<br />
Taking advantage of both the size of its balance sheet and its strength and quality, as witnessed by the AA+<br />
long term credit rating given by S&P in July 2007, the Bank has built a comprehensive fi xed income offering<br />
with a client-driven approach that is backed up by strong legal, IT and operations expertise.<br />
<strong>BNP</strong> <strong>Paribas</strong>, Singapore<br />
<strong>BNP</strong> <strong>Paribas</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 2007 /////// Corporate & Investment Banking<br />
Fixed Income’s client-focused approach to research, sales, trading, origination<br />
and distribution allows it to develop sophisticated solutions for a global client<br />
franchise in the fi elds of interest rates, credit and foreign exchange.<br />
<strong>BNP</strong> <strong>Paribas</strong> CIB is a recognised leader in the global interest rates and credit<br />
derivatives markets, and has a growing franchise in global forex, especially<br />
in options.<br />
The Group’s broad range of fi xed income products is delivered through<br />
an accomplished sales and marketing platform. Fixed Income’s broad range<br />
of research products and services underpins its client-focused approach, with<br />
research analysts available for one-on-one client support, and an extensive<br />
array of research notes and reports that are available through a variety of<br />
channels, including the Global Markets web portal. The Bank’s research<br />
methods are underpinned by pioneering quantitative techniques delivered<br />
by a group of world-class experts.<br />
2007: continued investments<br />
in derivatives<br />
In line with <strong>BNP</strong> <strong>Paribas</strong>’ group-wide strategy, Fixed Income has continued<br />
to invest in its credit, interest rates, foreign exchange and hybrid derivatives<br />
platforms, in key emerging markets such as Russia, central and eastern<br />
Europe and the Middle East, and in fast-growing client segments such as<br />
hedge funds and pension funds.<br />
This global network allows Fixed Income to provide clients with a complete<br />
range of tailor-made services on a global scale across a broad range of markets<br />
and currencies. With headquarters in London, fi ve other trading fl oors in<br />
Hong Kong, New York, Paris, Singapore and Tokyo, and additional regional<br />
offi ces throughout Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia-Pacifi c,<br />
Fixed Income employs more than 1,700 professionals globally.<br />
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