Updated:
BNP Paribas Asset Management Europe
BNP Paribas Asset Management Europe manages over €600B across equities, fixed income, and sustainable investing, led by CEO Lionel Paquin.
BNP Paribas Asset Management Europe
BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT EUROPE is a SEC-registered investment adviser in NANTERRE, ILE DE FRANCE, since 2026. It is based there.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1997
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Nanterre, Ile De France
Corporate office
Paris, France
Additional offices
London, United Kingdom · Frankfurt, Germany · Milan, Italy · Madrid, Spain · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Principals
Sandrine Pierron
Global Head of Investments
Lionel Paquin
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at BNP Paribas Asset Management Europe?
Investment decisions are overseen by Sandrine Pierron, Global Head of Investments, who leads the firm's centralized investment team (per BNP Paribas Asset Management, 2023). The firm operates with a global framework but allows regional portfolio managers discretion within guidelines.
How does BNP Paribas Asset Management source proprietary deal flow?
The firm leverages BNP Paribas Group's corporate banking and investment banking networks for sourcing in private credit and real assets, while public market strategies rely on in-house research teams and third-party data providers.
What is BNP Paribas Asset Management's approach to sustainable investing?
The firm applies a proprietary sustainability framework that integrates ESG criteria across all investment processes, excluding controversial sectors like tobacco and thermal coal (per BNP Paribas Asset Management's policy documents). It also operates green bond funds and climate-focused strategies.
Does BNP Paribas Asset Management participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm primarily manages open-ended mutual funds and segregated accounts for institutional clients, but it also manages closed-end funds for private credit and real assets. It does not typically invest third-party capital into external fund-of-funds.
Which sectors does BNP Paribas Asset Management explicitly avoid?
Under its sustainability policy, the firm excludes investments in companies with significant exposure to thermal coal, tobacco, and controversial weapons, with additional restrictions on fossil fuel expansion (per BNP Paribas Asset Management's exclusion list, 2023).
How is BNP Paribas Asset Management related to BNP Paribas Group?
It is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Group, France's largest banking group, and operates as the group's primary asset management arm, distributing its funds through the group's corporate and private banking channels.
What is BNP Paribas Asset Management's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The firm typically invests in third-party funds and co-investments through its alternative investment strategies, but details on specific co-investment partnerships are not publicly disclosed.
Profile maintained by Altss using OSINT (open-source intelligence), regulatory filings, licensed data partners, and verified direct submissions. Read the methodology. Last updated: . Continuous refresh with full update cycles at least every 30 days.
Need institutional-grade insight on registered investment advisers?
Altss delivers:
Prefer a guided tour?
We’ll walk you through: