Summary

BNP Paribas originated in 1867 with a branch office opening in Yokohama, Japan, marking the beginning of a legacy built on trust and international growth. The company rapidly expanded its presence in Tokyo with the launch of the BNP Paribas Tokyo Branch and the establishment of a dedicated securities firm, BNP Paribas Securities Japan Limited, positioning it to serve the complex financial needs of Japan's wealthy and powerful sectors. In 2018, the Japanese bank completed its merger with the French conglomerate, BNP Paribas (formerly Comptoir National de l'Escompte de Paris), which integrated its operations and significantly boosted its global reach.

Today, BNP Paribas maintains an impressive presence in Japan with roughly 700 employees concentrated in corporate and institutional banking roles through major branches and subsidiaries, alongside dedicated securities and asset management divisions. Notably, the company also owns several Japanese financial institutions, including Cardif Assurance Vie Japan and Cardif Assurances Risques Divers Japan, further strengthening its portfolio of Japanese banks that support diverse financial services.

Title

BNP Paribas in Japan

Description

Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region. Currently with a presence in 13 markets and over 18,000* employees, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial instituti

Keywords

japan, group, world, branch, limited, tokyo, access, more, share, banking, securities, asset, management, news, asia, pacific, policy

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Dates

Created 2026-03-14

Updated 2026-04-22

Summarized 2026-04-24