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BNP Paribas, a European player of reference

Present in Switzerland since 1872, BNP Paribas is a European player of reference in the country for businesses, institutions and private customers.

A strategy specific to each business-line:

At BNP Paribas in Switzerland, we continue to develop over the long term with a strategy specific to each business-line:

« One Bank for Corporates »

To be the privileged partner of businesses and institutions, supporting them in their development throughout Europe and internationally.

The reference in Wealth Management

To be a reference in Wealth Management in terms of expertise and service for our private customers and entrepreneurs.

The integrated model of the BNP Paribas Group enables us to offer our customers the financial stability of a first rate bank in Europe with international reach and a full range of products and investments.

By developing privileged long-term relationships with our customers, we aspire to contribute to sustainable and responsible growth.

BNP Paribas, the leading bank in the European Union

BNP Paribas is the leading bank in the European Union and a leading international banking player. Present in 65 countries and locations, with more than 190,000 employees, the Group has key positions in several banking and financial services activities, structured around three main operating divisions:

Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), which brings together the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialized businesses;

Investment & Protection Services (IPS) for savings, investment and protection solutions;

Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), which serves two client franchises: Corporate clients and institutional investors.

The operating divisions of BNP Paribas are organized to increase cooperation between the business lines: A global and joint approach enhances the expertise offered to our clients in order to advise them throughout a long-term relationship.

A diversified and integrated business model

Backed by a solid diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporate and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance.

To this end, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong international presence especially in the Americas, as well as a solid and fast growing business in Asia Pacific.

BNP Paribas is also implementing a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability.

Shape Equity Partners is a boutique real estate investment firm focused on protecting and growing our clients’ capital, while making a positive impact in the communities we are present in – shaping a new way for the real estate industry.
We leverage proprietary algorithms to identify locations with strong economic and demographic fundamentals and pride ourselves on developing efficient designs and concepts.
The result? Climate awareness in action through eye catching real estate projects with significant asset appreciation.

The Empira Group offers institutional investors a vertically integrated platform for real estate investments in Europe and the United States.

With an investment volume of around EUR 7.1 billion, Empira leads the German-speaking market in developing innovative, profitable investment approaches using both equity and debt strategies. Empira is a first-mover and innovator in debt products. The Empira Group’s real estate and capital market experts offer one-stop shopping for services covering the entire residential and office property value chain.

The Empira Investment Foundation gives Swiss occupational pension fund investors a way to invest in existing residential properties in the top 10 cities of Germany that generate strong cash flows. It was founded in 2023 and has its head office in Zug. A prestigious team with many years of wide-ranging experience at national and international level is dedicated to delivering success. The foundation board is made up of Martin Signer, Dr Stephan Kloess and Stephan Lauer. The Managing Director is Dieter Kräuchi. Empira is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and has locations in Luxembourg, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom and Austria.