BNP Paribas operates in the National commercial banks sector. BNP Paribas SA is a France-based bank group with three core businesses: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate and Investment Banking. Retail Banking comprises the French retail banking division, BNL Banca Commerciale in Italy, BancWest, BeLux Retail Banking, Europe-Mediterranean, personal finance and equipment solutions. The Investment Solutions business includes asset management, savings and online brokerage, wealth management, securities services, real estate services and insurance. The Corporate and Investment Banking division operates in advisory and capital markets (corporate finance, equities and fixed income) as well as in financing businesses (specialized and structured finance). The Company operates various subsidiaries, including BNP Paribas Canada, BNP Paribas Espana SA and Parilease SAS, among others. On December 9, 2011, the Company bought Indian institutional broking business from local partner Geojit Financial Management Services. In
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