BNP Paribas Securities Services is Europe's leading securities services provider and number five worldwide by assets under custody*.

We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BNP Paribas Group, delivering independent flexibility and commitment, backed by the strength of a leading universal bank. ("Global Bank of the Year" 2008, The Banker).

BNP Paribas Securities Services offers one of the most comprehensive product ranges. We operate across the entire investment cycle, giving us in-depth knowledge of the buy side, sell side and the issuer segment. With us, clients have a one-stop shop for all asset classes both onshore and offshore, across the globe.

We are ready to partner our clients in their growth ambitions in an increasingly challenging financial environment, making us the bank for securities servicing in a changing world.

* Source: Globalcustody.net

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In Japan

The Securities Services Department acts as a contact point in Japan for the Group's securities services business and offers a broad range of processing services with an emphasis on Europe. In addition to clearing and custody, we respond to clients needs by providing products encompassing global liquidity management, which is growing in importance.