BPCE - 2020 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. CAISSE D’EPARGNE FIRST CAISSE D'EPARGNE FOUNDED to promote, collect, 1818: and manage people's savings. The Caisses d'Epargne become “private institutions 1835: in the public interest.” The Caisses d'Epargne conduct operations of general 1895: interest . The Caisses d'Epargne become not-for-profit credit 1983: institutions . The Caisses d'Epargne become cooperative banks . 1999: By purchasing CDC Ixis, the Groupe Caisse d’Epargne 2004: branches out into investment banking .

BANQUE POPULAIRE FIRST BANQUE POPULAIRE FOUNDED 1878:

The Banques Populaires were founded by and for entrepreneurs, to make it easier to finance their projects. The Banques Populaires quickly become major players in 1917: their region's economy , working for craftsmen, small retailers, and SMEs. The Banques Populaires open their services to individual 1962: customers . The acquisition of Natexis gives the Groupe Banque Populaire 1998: a listed vehicle .

2006: THE BANQUE POPULAIRE AND CAISSE D'EPARGNE GROUPS UNITE THEIR STRENGTHS BY CREATING A JOINT SUBSIDIARY, NATIXIS

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