BPCE - 2019 Universal Registration Document

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PRESENTATION OF GROUPE BPCE

GROUP HISTORY

Group history 1.1

Groupe BPCE was established in 2009 through the merger of Groupe Banque Populaire and Groupe Caisse d’Epargne. This marked the combination of two leading cooperative banks, created in 1878 and 1818 respectively, sharing common values rooted in solidarity, a local presence, democratic governance and a long-term vision.

The first step to forming the Group took place in 2006, with the creation of Natixis from the merger of Ixis and Natexis Banques Populaires. True to its roots, Groupe BPCE is as committed as ever to bringing about transformations and meeting the pressing challenges of its time, particularly when it comes to the energy and ecological transition.

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UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2019 | GROUPE BPCE

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