Fortis Bank in Asia Pacific

Fortis Bank joined BNP Paribas, a leading European financial services group of international standing, in May 2009. BNP Paribas is the euro-zone's largest bank by deposits, and is one of the six most solid banks worldwide according to Standard & Poor’s, employing 202,000 people in more than 80 countries. The group occupies key positions with its core businesses in Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking. BNP Paribas has four domestic markets in retail banking: Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. It also has a significant presence in the US and leading positions in Asia and emerging markets.

Fortis Bank has been present in Asia for over 100 years (1902 - Sino-Belgian Bank) and delivers results on various financial services: commercial banking, merchant banking, private banking and asset management. We are active in commodities, shipping and global export and project finance. In Asia Pacific, we have 6 branches and 5 representative offices. The branches are located in Hong Kong, Singapore, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo; while the representative offices are sited in Beijing, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta and Mumbai.

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Fortis Asian Equity Derivatives

The Fortis Asian Equity Derivatives team is an autonomous group based in Hong Kong participating in Asian-listed index option, stock option and warrant markets. Its products include equity linked notes and listed warrants, with a focus on Asian and global stocks and Index underlying exotic structures. The team is active in selling tailor-made and innovative structured products, leveraging the strengths and expertise of the Global Equities Group. The core focus for Fortis Equity Derivatives is to bring a top level service of pricing and product innovation to each of the client segment.