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Special Reports
A client-oriented sustainable development policy
12/12/2011 / SPECIAL REPORTS
In September 2011, Crédit Agricole group decided that its Sustainable Development mission should be a function of top management. Environmental and social challenges are central to the Group and all its subsidiaries.
At Crédit Agricole CIB, Head of Sustainable Development Eric Cochard reports to the Corporate Secretary. Since 2007, he has coordinated sustainable development activities in all business lines to serve clients.
In a series of interviews, the special report presents the Crédit Agricole CIB teams involved in carrying out these activities every day.
Samy Zouaoui (Structured Finance) explains how the Equator Principles are applied to project finance and highlights the Bank's commitment to this area.
Tanguy Claquin presents the Sustainable Banking team in Coverage & Investment Banking, which advises clients in transactions targeting positive social or environmental impacts.
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30/09/2011 / SPECIAL REPORTS / AIR TRANSPORTATION AND RAIL FINANCING
Crédit Agricole CIB, a worldwide leader in air transportation and rail financingWith its over 35 years long experience in the field, Crédit Agricole CIB is one of the worldwide leaders in air transportation and rail financing.
The expertise of its teams, often rewarded, is recognised worldwide. For the tenth time since 1994, Crédit Agricole CIB was named "Aircraft Finance House of the Year" for 2010, by Jane's Transport Finance.
André Zervudachi and Cyrille Fofana come back on a novel operation for airline companies: the first issue in euros guaranteed by the Ex-Im Bank, for Ryanair.
Olivier Desfontaines gives an overview of today's rail sector and of the latest operations of the Bank. -
11/07/2011 / SPECIAL REPORTS
Research, a compass to help clients with decisionsIn today's complex world, Research teams need to provide a well-reasoned and impartial diagnosis of the global economic or market environment. Based on this diagnosis, they map out the most likely future scenarios, highlight any risks, and interpret the signals sent out by the markets. Armed with this three-dimensional perspective, analysts can then suggest market strategies designed to take full advantage of forecasts and valuation gaps.
The overriding goal of this work is to support clients. The effectiveness of this relationship relies on close cooperation between the Research and Sales teams.
Through videos and interviews, discover what research is and how its analysts contribute to the Bank's daily activity and serve clients. -
17/05/2011 / SPECIAL REPORTS
Asia: a strategic zone for Crédit Agricole CIBCrédit Agricole CIB has been present in Asia since 1874. With over a century of service in Asia, the Bank has established strong local relationships with a good understanding of the business practices and culture in the region. Today, Asia is the fastest growing region in the world.
Patrice Couvègnes, Senior Regional Officer for Asia (excl. Japan and Australia), presents this strategic zone for Crédit Agricole CIB and explains the specificities of the market. -
12/04/2011 / SPECIAL REPORTS
Crédit Agricole CIB is hiring for its Global IT & Operations teamsIn 2011, to meet the new challenges facing Crédit Agricole CIB, the Global IT & Operations (GIO) division is recruiting more than 250 new employees in France and abroad. GIO combines most of Crédit Agricole CIB's back offices and its entire IT staff.
Animated by innovation and performance, GIO is a real strategic partner for all business lines and support functions. With more than 2,000 professionals in 30 countries, GIO allows its teams to evolve in a dynamic and international environment. -
07/03/2011 / SPECIAL REPORTS / UNITED KINGDOM / ACQUISITION FINANCE - COMMODITIES - DEBT & CREDIT MARKETS - EXPORT & TRADE FINANCE - FOREIGN EXCHANGE - NATURAL RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND POWER - SHIPPING FINANCE
Crédit Agricole CIB, an active player in the United KingdomCrédit Agricole CIB has been present in London since 1870. Over the decades, the Bank has developed a deep knowledge of the UK market through long-standing relationships with corporates and financial institutions.
Arnaud Chupin, Senior Country Officer, presents a global view on this market and Crédit Agricole CIB's comprehensive offer.
Tim Hall, Global Head of Debt Capital Markets Origination, Fixed Income Markets, presents this business line and the cooperation with other teams.
Discover the international experience of John O'Neil, Global Head of Infrastructure, Structured Finance, from Sydney to London. - 24/02/2011 / SPECIAL REPORTS Overview 2010: the refocusing plan ends with successThe refocusing and development plan adopted in 2008 came to an end in 2010. Crédit Agricole CIB's results were consistent with its commitments in terms of managing both the activities being wound down (with a sharp reduction in their risk profile) and its core activities (maintaining a recurring earnings base of EUR 1 billion). In fact, in 2010, the earnings objective was surpassed in the first nine months of the year. However, while the overall objectives were met, in 2010 the results of the financing and capital markets activities were mixed.
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08/12/2010 / SPECIAL REPORTS / EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS
Employee Share Ownership Plans: a multi-skills team dedicated to their successFor more than ten years, Crédit Agricole CIB has accompanied its clients in their employee share ownership plans. These operations require close cooperation between different business lines, both at the Bank and at the client.
Hatem Masmoudi, Head of Corporate Equity Derivatives - Equity Capital Markets, coordinating the operations, presents the interests of these plans and Crédit Agricole CIB expertise in the sector.
Xavier Collot, Head of Corporate Department, Sales Management Department Employee Saving Schemes at Amundi, explains the work between the Crédit Agricole group's entities involved.
In this special report you will also find external analyses. Sami Toutounji and Eric Zeller, specialised lawyers, explain their central role throughout the employee share ownership plan.
Vallourec and GDF Suez, two clients of the Bank, detail their strategy in the field and the support of the Crédit Agricole group. 
12/10/2010 / SPECIAL REPORTS
Crédit Agricole CIB: opportunities for development thanks to job mobilityWith operations in more than 50 countries and a presence across all five continents, Crédit Agricole CIB provides a propitious environment for job mobility and employee advancement.
In fact, two thirds of employees are based outside France and more than 100 nationalities rub shoulders on a daily basis within the Bank.
The wealth and diversity of functions within capital markets, corporate and investment banking business lines make it possible to provide employees with numerous opportunities to change jobs and geographic regions, as well as to develop their skills throughout their working careers.
Job mobility is one of the featured aspects of the career management policy at Crédit Agricole CIB. It has received particular attention over the past two years in the action plan implemented by the Bank's Human Resources department.
In this special report, Ivana Bonnet, Head of Human Resources, presents the career management policy set up in Crédit Agricole CIB. You will also discover employees testimonies having benefited from this policy.-
11/08/2010 / SPECIAL REPORTS
Crédit Agricole CIB changes its identity in an environmentally friendly mannerOn February 6th, 2010, Calyon became Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, thus strengthening its attachment to the Crédit Agricole Group.
Conscious of the name change's potential environmental impact, Crédit Agricole CIB implemented several best practices, with a two-fold objective: minimise and offset emissions related to this project and implement sustained and virtuous changes.
Using interviews, this special report presents the Bank's concrete actions: the financing of a hydroelectric plant in India and the recycling of an outdoor advertising canvas.
Also noteworthy: Crédit Agricole CIB's role in carbon emissions trading and CA Cheuvreux's commitment in the area of SRI research. -
30/06/2010 / SPECIAL REPORTS / NATURAL RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND POWER
Crédit Agricole CIB, a long-term player in the power sectorCrédit Agricole CIB has been active in structured finance in the power sector since the early 1990s. This long-term commitment gives the Bank acknowledged experience worldwide, in both regulated and deregulated markets. This activity is part of the Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Power division, which grew out of the merger of three areas: project finance, commodity structured finance and reserve-based lending.
Alexandra Boleslawski, global head of power, introduces the organisation, product range and competitive advantages the Bank has in this business.