angalis mep 2009 - Le Cluster Maritime Français

shipping finance
France is firmly established among the world leaders in shipping finance with heavyweights such as:
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas Shipping : “Shipping Financier of the year”
• A portfolio of some 850 vessels.
• More than 150 client companies in the world including the top 20 in
each shipping sector.
The Shipping Finance Group covers the financial needs of shipping
companies around the world.
The Shipping Finance Group includes a vast array of expertise in the sector
(60 specialists) and has the global network of BNP Paribas behind it.
CALYON
le cluster maritime français
CALYON is the leading French bank in international shipping finance markets. CALYON has been active for the past 30
years and ranks among the very top global players.
Specialised sales teams established in Athens, Hamburg, Hong-Kong, London, Oslo and Paris are supported by a central
management infrastructure in Paris.
CALYON has developed worldwide expertise in structuring, arranging, underwriting and syndicating shipping finance
transactions, and in peripheral products:
• mortgage loans, French and foreign Export Credits,
• tax leveraged structures (such as the UK or French Tax Leases),
• hedging market risks,
• financial advice and services…
CALYON currently manages USD 29 billion of shipping finance transactions
syndicated in the market, and the Bank’s own volume of business covers:
• portfolio commitments in excess of USD 18.5 billion (by end June 2009)
• a modern and diversified fleet of 1,110 ships
• around 200 ship owning groups worldwide.
In 2008, CALYON arranged 83 transactions including 75 as sole or lead arranger, for a total of USD 6 billion. 190 vessels
were financed, including 151 new builds.
Crédit Coopératif
Credit Cooperatif is a co-operative bank that provides finance for companies involved in very diverse branches of
industry. It offers a whole range of financial services for their operations, both domestic and overseas. Its maritime
industry branch – shipping, harbour activities, fishing and the seafood sector – has been operating since 1947, and
generates a significant part of the total business of Credit Cooperatif. It uses its expertise to provide guidance for
government authorities, particularly the Ministry of Agriculture, and the European Commission. The bank provides
financial, commercial and technical support to its maritime clients through its specialised department based in Nanterre –
Paris la Defense or through its branch office network.
Its Maritime Commission helps it to maintain close links with the sector and to adapt its services.
As a cooperative bank, Credit Cooperatif is a member of the BPCE Group, which allows it to take advantage of the power
of a large group, sharing its technical tools and know-how, whilst maintaining the personal touch of a human-sized bank.
fact
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CMF member - www.shipping.bnpparibas.com
CMF member - www.calyon.fr
CMF member - www.credit-cooperatif.coop
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