BNP Paribas acquires HSBC’s custody business in Germany

Published 27/06/2025, 13:28
© Reuters.

Investing.com -- BNP Paribas (OTC:BNPQY) has entered an agreement to acquire HSBC’s custody and depositary bank business in Germany, the company announced on Friday.

The acquisition will strengthen BNP Paribas’ position as a leading custodian and top depositary bank in Germany, supporting its growth strategy in the region. BNP Paribas Securities Services, which currently has €14.3 trillion in assets under custody, will focus on expanding in the institutional funds and financial intermediaries segments.

Through this deal, BNP Paribas will also expand its products and services for insurance companies in Germany. The agreement ensures a seamless transfer of services currently provided by HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany to BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business in Germany.

Patrick Colle, Head of Securities Services & Chairman of Financial Institutions Coverage at BNP Paribas, said: "As we continue to strengthen our global-local, integrated bank model at the service of our institutional client franchise, this transaction underpins our strategic goal to expand our presence and capabilities in targeted markets, both in Europe and globally. The combination of our on-the-ground expertise in all major markets and our broadening offering enables us to build upon our leadership while reinforcing our role as a long-term trusted partner to our clients."

Lutz Diederichs, CEO of BNP Paribas Germany, emphasized that the acquisition is part of the bank’s growth strategy in Germany, which includes targeted acquisitions in selected areas. He noted that clients benefit from BNP Paribas’ broad range of services across twelve different business lines.

The custody business staff from HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Germany will transfer to BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business in Germany as part of the agreement. The implementation is expected to begin in early 2026 through a phased client migration.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Latest comments

Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers
© 2007-2025 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.