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<body>Introduced by Michael Guarda, Global Head of Primary Credit and Deputy Global Head of Capital Markets Funding, the event brought together nearly 200 leading issuers, investors and partners from across Europe, the UK, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East for panel discussions, market updates and one-on-one meetings.<subtitle-block>Key Highlights:</subtitle-block><ul><li>Economic Outlook: Valentin Giust, Global Macro Strategist, delivered an insightful macroeconomic analysis of key indicators and emerging market trends, providing valuable context in today's geopolitical and economic landscape.</li><li>Market Overview: Sophie Gucciardo-Lefevre, Head of European Corporate Private Placement, and Toby Croasdell, Head of Corporate, EM, ABS & MTN PP CPP Syndicate, presented comprehensive updates on the Euro PP/USPP and Schuldschein markets, highlighting our continued leadership position and recent developments, followed by an insightful testimony of a recent EuroPP transaction by an issuer and an investor.</li><li>Expert Roundtables: two engaging panel discussions brought together issuers and investors to explore topical issues, including the role of credit ratings in private placements and recent transaction case studies. The depth of expertise and quality of exchanges sparked dynamic discussions throughout the room.</li></ul>Jean-François Balaÿ, Chief Executive Officer, closed the day by reaffirming Crédit Agricole CIB's commitment to the private placements market and our ambition to remain a trusted partner for mid-sized enterprises and large corporates across Europe.The rich content and lively interaction between moderators, panellists and attendees created an atmosphere of meaningful dialogue and knowledge sharing. The day concluded with a networking reception, allowing participants to continue their discussions in a more informal setting.<a @href="Sophie Gucciardo-Lefevre">Quote</a></body>

<body>On 5 February, our Private Placement teams hosted their 15th annual conference dedicated to Corporate Private Placements at our Montrouge campus.</body>

A successful 15th Annual Private Placement Forum

<body>Introduced by Michael Guarda, Global Head of Primary Credit and Deputy Global Head of Capital Markets Funding, the event brought together nearly 200 leading issuers, investors and partners from across Europe, the UK, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East for panel discussions, market updates and one-on-one meetings.<subtitle-block>Key Highlights:</subtitle-block><ul><li>Economic Outlook: Valentin Giust, Global Macro Strategist, delivered an insightful macroeconomic analysis of key indicators and emerging market trends, providing valuable context in today's geopolitical and economic landscape.</li><li>Market Overview: Sophie Gucciardo-Lefevre, Head of European Corporate Private Placement, and Toby Croasdell, Head of Corporate, EM, ABS & MTN PP CPP Syndicate, presented comprehensive updates on the Euro PP/USPP and Schuldschein markets, highlighting our continued leadership position and recent developments, followed by an insightful testimony of a recent EuroPP transaction by an issuer and an investor.</li><li>Expert Roundtables: two engaging panel discussions brought together issuers and investors to explore topical issues, including the role of credit ratings in private placements and recent transaction case studies. The depth of expertise and quality of exchanges sparked dynamic discussions throughout the room.</li></ul>Jean-François Balaÿ, Chief Executive Officer, closed the day by reaffirming Crédit Agricole CIB's commitment to the private placements market and our ambition to remain a trusted partner for mid-sized enterprises and large corporates across Europe.The rich content and lively interaction between moderators, panellists and attendees created an atmosphere of meaningful dialogue and knowledge sharing. The day concluded with a networking reception, allowing participants to continue their discussions in a more informal setting.<a href="Sophie Gucciardo-Lefevre">Quote</a></body>

<body>To help clients stay ahead of the curve by seizing opportunities, the Bank hosted industry leaders, investors, and innovators in Mumbai to explore the latest trends in those sectors, covering macro backdrop, application of technologies, regulatory regime, and investment dynamics. The session featured keynotes from Crédit Agricole CIB and SBI Mutual Fund, India's largest asset manager and a joint venture between Amundi and State Bank of India. Here we bring you a summary of the perspectives.<subtitle-block>The macro backdrop: positive structural drivers</subtitle-block>India is the world's 4th largest economy, nevertheless the per capita energy consumption remains just one-third of the global average. Rising living standards are driving increasing power demand and substantial growth in the energy sector. The Government of India has set a target of 50% renewable energy in its mix by 2030, backed by renewable power prices lower than new-build coal, thanks to affordable land in resource-rich regions, declining installation costs, and abundant natural resources.As the world's 4th largest renewable energy producing nation, India is amongst the top 5 globally for solar resources and wind capacity.<subtitle-block>Investment outlook: catalysts and opportunities</subtitle-block>The Government of India has implemented several policy initiatives to attract investment: strengthening legal frameworks, establishing transparent e-auction processes for project tenders, and allowing 100% foreign ownership in key infrastructure sectors. The investment target of US$1.7 trillion by 2030 in infrastructure mainly concerns the following sub-sectors:<ul><li>Renewables: Annual additions of ~35-40 GW, requiring ~US$150 billion over the next 5 years.</li><li>Transmission (physical and technical systems that transmit power, signals, or information from one point to another): US$100-120 billion in new investments through 2032.</li><li>Smart meters (digital devices that record electricity consumption and transmit the data automatically to energy suppliers): 250 million units targeted by 2026, ~US$20 billion.</li></ul><subtitle-block>The future of energy transition: BESS and hydrogen</subtitle-block><ul><li>Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)</li></ul>By 2030, renewables will generate almost 30% of global electricity supply, double today’s level. This calls for a rapid increase in power system flexibility and grid investment. Growing electrification and demand-side flexibility (smart chargers, heat pumps), storage and dispatchable power plants will be increasingly needed to integrate wind and solar energy securely and cost-effectively.<ul><li>Hydrogen</li></ul>Low-carbon hydrogen and fuels are an important part of net-zero policies, particularly as regards hard-to-abate sectors - shipping, aviation, industry. High costs remain the main obstacle: low-carbon hydrogen maintains a significant high premium over grey hydrogen. Demand-side policies are needed globally to encourage companies to sign offtake agreements. With a competitive cost of renewable energy, India is expected to be one of the most affordable producers of green hydrogen globally.<subtitle-block>Our commitment to India</subtitle-block>Building on Crédit Agricole Group's presence in India since 1877 and Crédit Agricole CIB's strengthened franchise, the Bank is well positioned to support the country's ambitions.The recent capital increase and opening of our GIFT City Branch have enhanced our product offering for local and international clients operating in and outside India, with increased domestic lending capacity and expanded foreign currency solutions.Through close relationships with sponsors investing significantly in India's infrastructure across the entire value chain, combined with expertise in structuring complex transactions and global ESG leadership, the Bank is strongly positioned to support the country's energy transition.With sector expertise including advanced trends such as BESS and hydrogen, and comprehensive solutions spanning the full asset lifecycle, Crédit Agricole CIB is strategically placed to serve as a one-stop shop, offering advisory, structuring, financing, hedging, and more. </body>

<body>India is one of the most attractive destinations for long-term energy transition and infrastructure investment, supported by ambitious national targets, very strong market fundamentals, and accelerating capital deployment from global investors.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB’s first ever Energy Transition & Infrastructure event in India

<body><figure @class="image"><img @height="519" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Banner UAE_48351_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1379/519;" @width="1379"></img></figure><subtitle-block>A milestone reflecting five decades of trust, partnership and shared growth</subtitle-block>This year marks a significant milestone for the Crédit Agricole Group: 50 years of presence in the United Arab Emirates. This anniversary celebrates half a century of trust, partnership, and unwavering dedication to the region's economic development.<subtitle-block>A Journey of Growth and Evolution</subtitle-block>Our journey in the UAE began in the 1970s with the opening of our first branch in Dubai, followed by the opening of Abu Dhabi Representative Office. Over the years, we have grown alongside the region's economic and financial transformation, continuously strengthening our presence and diversifying our offerings to meet the changing needs of our clients. Most recently, in 2024, we extended our Kepler Cheuvreux partnership in Equity Capital Markets (ECM) to the MENA region, further strengthening our regional capabilities.<subtitle-block>Celebrating Together</subtitle-block>On Thursday 27 November, we hosted a private cocktail reception to commemorate this milestone with our valued clients and partners. This event brought together the three Crédit Agricole Group entities operating in the region- Amundi, Indosuez Wealth Management and Crédit Agricole CIB - reflecting the breadth and depth of our commitment to the UAE. Jérôme Grivet, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Crédit Agricole S.A. opened the event, alongside His Excellency Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of France to the UAE. It was an opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have placed their trust in us.<figure @class="image"><img @height="3456" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Photos articles 6 UAE Event_48352_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:6912/3456;" @width="6912"></img></figure><subtitle-block>Looking Ahead</subtitle-block>As we celebrate this milestone, we remain fully committed to supporting the ambitions of our clients in the UAE and across the region. Together, we look forward to building the next chapter of this story, one that continues to be defined by partnership, innovation, and shared success. Watch our video to discover the highlights of our 50-year story in the UAE.</body>

The Crédit Agricole Group celebrates 50 Years of Commitment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

<body><figure class="image"><img height="519" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Banner UAE_48351_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1379/519;" width="1379"></img></figure><subtitle-block>A milestone reflecting five decades of trust, partnership and shared growth</subtitle-block>This year marks a significant milestone for the Crédit Agricole Group: 50 years of presence in the United Arab Emirates. This anniversary celebrates half a century of trust, partnership, and unwavering dedication to the region's economic development.<subtitle-block>A Journey of Growth and Evolution</subtitle-block>Our journey in the UAE began in the 1970s with the opening of our first branch in Dubai, followed by the opening of Abu Dhabi Representative Office. Over the years, we have grown alongside the region's economic and financial transformation, continuously strengthening our presence and diversifying our offerings to meet the changing needs of our clients. Most recently, in 2024, we extended our Kepler Cheuvreux partnership in Equity Capital Markets (ECM) to the MENA region, further strengthening our regional capabilities.<subtitle-block>Celebrating Together</subtitle-block>On Thursday 27 November, we hosted a private cocktail reception to commemorate this milestone with our valued clients and partners. This event brought together the three Crédit Agricole Group entities operating in the region- Amundi, Indosuez Wealth Management and Crédit Agricole CIB - reflecting the breadth and depth of our commitment to the UAE. Jérôme Grivet, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Crédit Agricole S.A. opened the event, alongside His Excellency Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of France to the UAE. It was an opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have placed their trust in us.<figure class="image"><img height="3456" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Photos articles 6 UAE Event_48352_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:6912/3456;" width="6912"></img></figure><subtitle-block>Looking Ahead</subtitle-block>As we celebrate this milestone, we remain fully committed to supporting the ambitions of our clients in the UAE and across the region. Together, we look forward to building the next chapter of this story, one that continues to be defined by partnership, innovation, and shared success. Watch our video to discover the highlights of our 50-year story in the UAE.</body>

<body>This strategic step follows <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/credit-agricole-cib-strengthens-its-australian-operations-through-new-set">Crédit Agricole CIB Australia’s acquisition of its full banking licence in January 2022</a>. The franchise has since continued to evolve into a fully-fledged corporate and investment bank, beyond its well-established real asset financing platform.The new platform enables Crédit Agricole CIB to provide a more comprehensive range of working capital solutions and international trade services to corporate and institutional clients in Australia. The Bank consistently ranks one of the top three export finance banks globally in terms of volume and is an award-winning trade finance house accoladed by prominent publications including GTR and Euromoney.The launch of International Trade & Transaction Banking activities in Australia is part of Crédit Agricole CIB’s objective to facilitate cross-border collaboration and support the activities of multinational companies in the economically flourishing Asia-Pacific region.To celebrate the official launch of International Trade & Transaction Banking activities in the country, the Bank hosted an evening reception on 30 October, welcoming a select group of clients based in Australia in the presence of Patrick de Talancé - Senior Country Officer Australia, Christophe Crétot - Head of International Trade & Transaction Banking for Asia-Pacific, Fabien Lautodé - Deputy Head of Global Trade & Commodities for Asia-Pacific, and Edouard Cazals – Director, International Trade & Transaction Banking in Australia. This delightful evening was an excellent opportunity to engage with clients and understand their needs, reaffirming the Bank’s growth ambitions in the country as this new chapter begins.<a @href="Quote1">Quote1</a><a @href="Quote2">Quote2</a></body>

<body>As part of Crédit Agricole CIB’s ongoing efforts to expand the trade finance platform and better serve its clients, the Bank has launched its International Trade & Transaction Banking (ITB) business in Australia.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB launches International Trade & Transaction Banking platform in Australia

<body>This strategic step follows <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/credit-agricole-cib-strengthens-its-australian-operations-through-new-set">Crédit Agricole CIB Australia’s acquisition of its full banking licence in January 2022</a>. The franchise has since continued to evolve into a fully-fledged corporate and investment bank, beyond its well-established real asset financing platform.The new platform enables Crédit Agricole CIB to provide a more comprehensive range of working capital solutions and international trade services to corporate and institutional clients in Australia. The Bank consistently ranks one of the top three export finance banks globally in terms of volume and is an award-winning trade finance house accoladed by prominent publications including GTR and Euromoney.The launch of International Trade & Transaction Banking activities in Australia is part of Crédit Agricole CIB’s objective to facilitate cross-border collaboration and support the activities of multinational companies in the economically flourishing Asia-Pacific region.To celebrate the official launch of International Trade & Transaction Banking activities in the country, the Bank hosted an evening reception on 30 October, welcoming a select group of clients based in Australia in the presence of Patrick de Talancé - Senior Country Officer Australia, Christophe Crétot - Head of International Trade & Transaction Banking for Asia-Pacific, Fabien Lautodé - Deputy Head of Global Trade & Commodities for Asia-Pacific, and Edouard Cazals – Director, International Trade & Transaction Banking in Australia. This delightful evening was an excellent opportunity to engage with clients and understand their needs, reaffirming the Bank’s growth ambitions in the country as this new chapter begins.<a href="Quote1">Quote1</a><a href="Quote2">Quote2</a></body>

<body>Part of the Bank’s growth strategy for India, this opening will further strengthen its local footprint and its capabilities through a comprehensive global-to-local approach.As India's first smart city, GIFT City features a cutting-edge International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) providing foreign businesses with access to both offshore and onshore financial services within a special economic zone framework.Leveraging this world-class infrastructure and business-friendly environment, Crédit Agricole CIB’s new branch will serve a global clientele, encompassing local businesses and foreign firms based outside of India, with enhanced product offerings for foreign currencies denominated activities. The Bank will progressively expand its product suite, including loans, project finance, alongside trade and supply chain finance. Cash and liquidity management and non-deliverable forward products are expected to be introduced in the near future.Crédit Agricole CIB’s strategy is based on “shared ambitions” between the Bank and India. By seizing opportunities from the booming business momentum in the country, particularly in net-zero driven activities, Crédit Agricole CIB aims to strengthen its foothold to drive future growth. In 2024, the Bank made a capital injection into its local franchise, doubling its registered business capital, to ramp up its support and lending capacity to clients. The Bank is also significantly reinforcing its local Global Capacity Center (GCC), drawing on India's growing and sophisticated pool of tech talents. With the opening of the new branch, Crédit Agricole CIB’s network in India has expanded to six branches: Mumbai (head office), Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, Pune, and now GIFT City.<a @href="Quote1">Quote1</a></body>

<body>Crédit Agricole CIB announced the launch of an IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in July 2025, closing a series of successful transactions since then.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB opens a branch in India’s GIFT City to strengthen cross-border business with clients

<body>Part of the Bank’s growth strategy for India, this opening will further strengthen its local footprint and its capabilities through a comprehensive global-to-local approach.As India's first smart city, GIFT City features a cutting-edge International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) providing foreign businesses with access to both offshore and onshore financial services within a special economic zone framework.Leveraging this world-class infrastructure and business-friendly environment, Crédit Agricole CIB’s new branch will serve a global clientele, encompassing local businesses and foreign firms based outside of India, with enhanced product offerings for foreign currencies denominated activities. The Bank will progressively expand its product suite, including loans, project finance, alongside trade and supply chain finance. Cash and liquidity management and non-deliverable forward products are expected to be introduced in the near future.Crédit Agricole CIB’s strategy is based on “shared ambitions” between the Bank and India. By seizing opportunities from the booming business momentum in the country, particularly in net-zero driven activities, Crédit Agricole CIB aims to strengthen its foothold to drive future growth. In 2024, the Bank made a capital injection into its local franchise, doubling its registered business capital, to ramp up its support and lending capacity to clients. The Bank is also significantly reinforcing its local Global Capacity Center (GCC), drawing on India's growing and sophisticated pool of tech talents. With the opening of the new branch, Crédit Agricole CIB’s network in India has expanded to six branches: Mumbai (head office), Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, Pune, and now GIFT City.<a href="Quote1">Quote1</a></body>

<body>We were proud to attend this year’s Sibos conference from September 29th to October 2nd, the dominant, annual event for the global financial services community covering securities, cash management and trade finance. The conference continues to be the leading forum for industry players to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping our businesses, from digital transformation, sustainable finance, regulatory changes, innovation and fostering meaningful collaboration across the sector. Our presence at Sibos 2025 held in Frankfurt, Germany, was attended by more than 12,000 visitors, was both active and engaging.  The Crédit Agricole CIB booth, shared with our sister company, CACEIS, specialized in asset servicing for institutional and corporate clients, created strong impression at the conference.  Sibos allowed us to reinforce our extensive business contacts and to enhance our visibility within the financial community, through our participation on industry panels about trade finance, instant payments and innovation.<subtitle-block> An annual business crossroad on a global scale</subtitle-block>Throughout the event, our teams held a large number of productive meetings with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders. These discussions provided us with valuable insights into evolving client needs, as well as deals’ perspectives.  In Cash Clearing Services, we are an increasingly influential player.  As confirmed by the latest 2025 Euromoney survey which ranks our Group sixth globally, Crédit Agricole CIB's remarkable performance in Euro payments clearing is well established. This is also highlighted by the FIMetrix 2025 study where we now belong to the second Tier of top-performing banks among major Euro service providers, obtaining 8th place in the overall ranking. This evolution marks spectacular progress, with market share nearly doubling from 13% in 2023 to 23% in 2025. Within the Financial Institutions business, Trade Finance also plays a pivotal role by providing risk mitigation tools and financing solutions that enable international trade flows. Through instruments such as letters of credit, bank guarantees and working capital finance solutions, banks build trust across borders. Crédit Agricole CIB’s trade finance franchise was ranked first in 2025, both by GTR and Euromoney, as the best Trade Finance Bank in Western Europe.  Additionally, in the secondary market of Trade Finance, we have had opportunities for meetings and valuable contacts. These interactions are crucial as they strengthen our presence and credibility within the financial community allowing us to build relationships.  Finally, we held valuable meetings on products’ development in cross-border payments and global supply chain financing, where innovation and regulation are key stakes to instantaneous processing and interoperability. <subtitle-block>On-stage highlights of our expertise</subtitle-block>In addition to exhibition and business meetings, we also had the opportunity to contribute directly to the program’s content: •    "Enabling seamless customer experience in trade: Transparency, efficiency and digitisation" (30/09) – Ludivine Assayag, Head of Trade Finance Products & Structuring at Crédit Agricole CIB, alongside major American and Japanese banking names, SWIFT * and a Trade software provider, shared perspectives on how the trade landscape is changing—with a focus on customer experience coming to the fore, in financial ecosystems undergoing rapid digital transformations. SWIFT is enabling transparency, efficiency and digitization by working with banks, corporates and Fintechs to ease frictions in global commerce. "We are talking about digitisation, transparency, but the question raised is about interoperability, […] and new standards’ definition to facilitate the connection and integration of new platforms", Ludivine said.  <img @height="428" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Image3_47482_CDN_images.jpg" @width="755"></img> •    "From pilot to go live: Scaling API-driven trade" (30/09) - Dominique Honoré, our Global Head of Global Trade & Commodities, alongside another European Bank, SWIFT and a Trade Fintech. APIs are reshaping trade finance; however, turning pilot success into live, scalable operations is the real challenge. In this session, early adopters shared their experiences in piloting SWIFT’s APIs for guarantees. This panel unpacked what it takes to move from a proof of concept to production-ready trade finance powered by APIs. "Bank must be an open architecture to be able to connect all these tools, we cannot impose a single tool, we must be open and flexible […] I think we need to streamline and standardize how all those systems are working", commented Dominique. <img @height="477" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Image4_47483_CDN_images.jpg" @width="765"></img> •    Stéphanie Ekindjian Delliste, our Global Head of Cash Management, was interviewed on Sibos TV (01/10) about "How can instant payments and instant liquidity become a reality?". The video addresses the challenges and opportunities of instantaneity as far as SEPA and cross-border payments are concerned, and the increasing expectations of treasurers for real-time management of their liquidity, hence facilitating the emergence of new solutions that challenge traditional financial systems. To overcome these challenges, Stéphanie emphasized the importance of pursuing the initiatives aiming at interconnecting the instant payment schemes of each currency (for example between Europe and Australia), but also the necessity for financial institutions to consider building new standards leveraging on open, multi-banks and currency-agnostic blockchain technologies, while continuing to invest in the existing infrastructures to make them faster, interoperable and more secure. The replay is on YouTube <a @href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlBySR3rJw8">here</a>.<img @height="404" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Image5_47484_CDN_images.jpg" @width="694"></img> •    Last but not least, Guénolé de Cadoudal, our Head of Digital Assets was runner-up at the Sibos Hackathon 2025 (02/10), whose business case was “Business Challenge: Unlocking speed, cost and transparency with digital payments”. With the so|cash protocol, we have demonstrated multi-chain and multi-banking interoperability in an instant and cross-border FX transaction. Facing the challenges of real-time processing in corporate treasury, we combined innovation, security, SWIFT intermediation, and traditional correspondent banking in a realistic prototype. The transaction consists of a USD/EUR cross-border payment based on: Standard identifiers (BIC for banks, IBAN for accounts, LEI for owners); Correspondent banking chains for each currency; A secure direct debit system via blockchain; Orchestration by SWIFT, which supervises the complete execution between different monetary zones.<img @height="428" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Image6_47480_CDN_images.jpg" @width="694"></img> These sessions allowed us not only to showcase our expertise, but also to engage in meaningful debate on the issues shaping the future of our banking industry. A heartfelt thank you goes to our teams for their dedication, to our clients and partners for their trust, and to the conference organizers for creating such a valuable forum. We look forward to building on the momentum from this year and to seeing you all again at Sibos 2026!  * SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a global cooperative that provides secure financial messaging services. Established in 1973 in Belgium, it connects over 11,000 financial institutions across 200+ countries. SWIFT doesn't transfer funds directly but enables standardized communication for international transactions between banks. The organization maintains the secure network infrastructure and messaging standards that form the backbone of global financial communications, facilitating cross-border payments, securities transactions, and treasury operations worldwide. They organise the Sibos conference every year.</body>

<body>Our presence to this annual event for the global financial services community was both active and engaging.</body>

Outstanding edition of the Sibos Frankfurt 2025 for Crédit Agricole CIB

<body>We were proud to attend this year’s Sibos conference from September 29th to October 2nd, the dominant, annual event for the global financial services community covering securities, cash management and trade finance. The conference continues to be the leading forum for industry players to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping our businesses, from digital transformation, sustainable finance, regulatory changes, innovation and fostering meaningful collaboration across the sector. Our presence at Sibos 2025 held in Frankfurt, Germany, was attended by more than 12,000 visitors, was both active and engaging.  The Crédit Agricole CIB booth, shared with our sister company, CACEIS, specialized in asset servicing for institutional and corporate clients, created strong impression at the conference.  Sibos allowed us to reinforce our extensive business contacts and to enhance our visibility within the financial community, through our participation on industry panels about trade finance, instant payments and innovation.<subtitle-block> An annual business crossroad on a global scale</subtitle-block>Throughout the event, our teams held a large number of productive meetings with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders. These discussions provided us with valuable insights into evolving client needs, as well as deals’ perspectives.  In Cash Clearing Services, we are an increasingly influential player.  As confirmed by the latest 2025 Euromoney survey which ranks our Group sixth globally, Crédit Agricole CIB's remarkable performance in Euro payments clearing is well established. This is also highlighted by the FIMetrix 2025 study where we now belong to the second Tier of top-performing banks among major Euro service providers, obtaining 8th place in the overall ranking. This evolution marks spectacular progress, with market share nearly doubling from 13% in 2023 to 23% in 2025. Within the Financial Institutions business, Trade Finance also plays a pivotal role by providing risk mitigation tools and financing solutions that enable international trade flows. Through instruments such as letters of credit, bank guarantees and working capital finance solutions, banks build trust across borders. Crédit Agricole CIB’s trade finance franchise was ranked first in 2025, both by GTR and Euromoney, as the best Trade Finance Bank in Western Europe.  Additionally, in the secondary market of Trade Finance, we have had opportunities for meetings and valuable contacts. These interactions are crucial as they strengthen our presence and credibility within the financial community allowing us to build relationships.  Finally, we held valuable meetings on products’ development in cross-border payments and global supply chain financing, where innovation and regulation are key stakes to instantaneous processing and interoperability. <subtitle-block>On-stage highlights of our expertise</subtitle-block>In addition to exhibition and business meetings, we also had the opportunity to contribute directly to the program’s content: •    "Enabling seamless customer experience in trade: Transparency, efficiency and digitisation" (30/09) – Ludivine Assayag, Head of Trade Finance Products & Structuring at Crédit Agricole CIB, alongside major American and Japanese banking names, SWIFT * and a Trade software provider, shared perspectives on how the trade landscape is changing—with a focus on customer experience coming to the fore, in financial ecosystems undergoing rapid digital transformations. SWIFT is enabling transparency, efficiency and digitization by working with banks, corporates and Fintechs to ease frictions in global commerce. "We are talking about digitisation, transparency, but the question raised is about interoperability, […] and new standards’ definition to facilitate the connection and integration of new platforms", Ludivine said.  <img height="428" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Image3_47482_CDN_images.jpg" width="755"></img> •    "From pilot to go live: Scaling API-driven trade" (30/09) - Dominique Honoré, our Global Head of Global Trade & Commodities, alongside another European Bank, SWIFT and a Trade Fintech. APIs are reshaping trade finance; however, turning pilot success into live, scalable operations is the real challenge. In this session, early adopters shared their experiences in piloting SWIFT’s APIs for guarantees. This panel unpacked what it takes to move from a proof of concept to production-ready trade finance powered by APIs. "Bank must be an open architecture to be able to connect all these tools, we cannot impose a single tool, we must be open and flexible […] I think we need to streamline and standardize how all those systems are working", commented Dominique. <img height="477" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Image4_47483_CDN_images.jpg" width="765"></img> •    Stéphanie Ekindjian Delliste, our Global Head of Cash Management, was interviewed on Sibos TV (01/10) about "How can instant payments and instant liquidity become a reality?". The video addresses the challenges and opportunities of instantaneity as far as SEPA and cross-border payments are concerned, and the increasing expectations of treasurers for real-time management of their liquidity, hence facilitating the emergence of new solutions that challenge traditional financial systems. To overcome these challenges, Stéphanie emphasized the importance of pursuing the initiatives aiming at interconnecting the instant payment schemes of each currency (for example between Europe and Australia), but also the necessity for financial institutions to consider building new standards leveraging on open, multi-banks and currency-agnostic blockchain technologies, while continuing to invest in the existing infrastructures to make them faster, interoperable and more secure. The replay is on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlBySR3rJw8">here</a>.<img height="404" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Image5_47484_CDN_images.jpg" width="694"></img> •    Last but not least, Guénolé de Cadoudal, our Head of Digital Assets was runner-up at the Sibos Hackathon 2025 (02/10), whose business case was “Business Challenge: Unlocking speed, cost and transparency with digital payments”. With the so|cash protocol, we have demonstrated multi-chain and multi-banking interoperability in an instant and cross-border FX transaction. Facing the challenges of real-time processing in corporate treasury, we combined innovation, security, SWIFT intermediation, and traditional correspondent banking in a realistic prototype. The transaction consists of a USD/EUR cross-border payment based on: Standard identifiers (BIC for banks, IBAN for accounts, LEI for owners); Correspondent banking chains for each currency; A secure direct debit system via blockchain; Orchestration by SWIFT, which supervises the complete execution between different monetary zones.<img height="428" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Image6_47480_CDN_images.jpg" width="694"></img> These sessions allowed us not only to showcase our expertise, but also to engage in meaningful debate on the issues shaping the future of our banking industry. A heartfelt thank you goes to our teams for their dedication, to our clients and partners for their trust, and to the conference organizers for creating such a valuable forum. We look forward to building on the momentum from this year and to seeing you all again at Sibos 2026!  * SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a global cooperative that provides secure financial messaging services. Established in 1973 in Belgium, it connects over 11,000 financial institutions across 200+ countries. SWIFT doesn't transfer funds directly but enables standardized communication for international transactions between banks. The organization maintains the secure network infrastructure and messaging standards that form the backbone of global financial communications, facilitating cross-border payments, securities transactions, and treasury operations worldwide. They organise the Sibos conference every year.</body>

<body><subtitle-block>Foundations: 1870s – 1960s</subtitle-block>Driven by the Franco-Prussian War, Crédit Lyonnais opened a branch in the City of London in 1870, when London stood as the world’s financial capital. This move marked the Bank’s first step into the international arena, confirming its global ambitions from an early stage. Just three years later, in 1873, the newly established London branch was put to the test by a stock market crash. Despite this turmoil, Crédit Lyonnais established itself as a key player in Franco-British financing, particularly in the rapidly growing industrial and railway sectors. By 1881, the Bank had earned recognition for funding major European infrastructure projects.<figure @class="image"><img @height="489" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-1_47467_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1406/489;" @width="1406"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Lyonnais’ London office, 1913</legend> But history brought challenges. The First World War (1914–1918) disrupted European banking and financial relations, forcing London branches to adapt. In the 1920s, Crédit Lyonnais made a determined comeback, combining French expertise with a deep understanding of the British market. By then, it was financing international companies and establishing a strong presence in the City. As Europe faced the Second World War, London became a high-risk zone and international activity declined dramatically. Cross-border transaction restrictions forced the branch to focus primarily on local operations and asset preservation. It was in this context that, in the 1940s, the French government tasked Banque de l’Indochine with opening a London branch to help maintain operations in the sterling zone: “The coordination of Franco-British efforts, both in the economic sphere and in the military field [...] clearly justifies these measures without the need for further emphasis.” (annual report, financial year 1940). After 1945, Crédit Lyonnais gradually returned to the international stage, rebuilding its presence in global finance and establishing the foundations for the Group’s modern international network. <subtitle-block>Expansion and diversification: 1970s – 1980s</subtitle-block>The 1970s marked the beginning of a new wave of growth in the UK. In 1976, Crédit Lyonnais relocated to 30 Cannon Street, establishing a presence at the heart of the City. Diversification defined the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1975, Banque de l’Indochine merged with Banque de Suez to form Banque Indosuez. Then, in 1984, Crédit Agricole opened its own London branch, thereby strengthening its presence in the UK. Crédit Agricole also established asset management operations in London, reflecting the growing importance of the City as a global investment hub.<figure @class="image"><img @height="487" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-2_47469_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1406/487;" @width="1406"></img></figure><legend>From left to right: Caisse Nationale de Crédit Agricole in London, 1980s; Banque Indosuez in London, 1983</legend> <subtitle-block>Consolidation and unification: 1990s – 2000s</subtitle-block>The 1990s marked a period of consolidation. In 1990, Crédit Lyonnais moved its UK headquarters to Broadwalk House on Appold Street, which is still home to Crédit Agricole UK today.<figure @class="image"><img @height="468" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-3_47468_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1406/468;" @width="1406"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Lyonnais’ London office, 1990s  </legend>During this decade, both Banque Indosuez and Crédit Agricole expanded their services in the areas of capital markets, private banking, and structured finance. These developments paved the way for unification when, in 2003, Crédit Agricole acquired Crédit Lyonnais and the two banks merged to form Calyon. This was a decisive step in establishing a stronger, more unified group presence in London. <subtitle-block>Transformation and Innovation: 2010 onwards</subtitle-block>Since 2010, Crédit Agricole CIB has developed a modern, global identity, strengthening its presence in London across capital markets, financing, investment banking, and securities services. The creation of Amundi and the transformation of Calyon into Crédit Agricole CIB in 2010 marked the beginning of a unified Group identity. Building on this momentum, CACEIS expanded its presence in the UK in 2013 by opening a sales office in London, and later established a custodian bank branch to reinforce its commitment to local clients. Throughout periods of uncertainty – such as the 2016 Brexit referendum – the Group has demonstrated resilience and long-term commitment to the UK market. More recently, the acquisition of Wealth Dynamix by Indosuez Wealth Management in 2023 and the launch of CA Auto Finance have highlighted our capacity to innovate and diversify. Today, in 2025, Crédit Agricole in the UK brings together six entities and 1,600 professionals under one banner. Our platform continues to grow and evolve, providing clients with bespoke financial solutions while reflecting our strategic vision and ambitious plans.<figure @class="image"><img @height="402" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-4_47466_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1399/402;" @width="1399"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Agricole UK, 2025  </legend><subtitle-block>A legacy that inspires the future</subtitle-block>From financing railways in the 19th century to supporting ESG strategies in the 21st century, Crédit Agricole’s journey in the UK is one of vision, resilience, and reinvention. Our history, marked by crises, recoveries, bold expansions, and strategic mergers testifies to the pioneering spirit that continues to guide us. <grey-block>As we celebrate 155 years in the UK, we honour the generations who built this legacy. Looking to the future, we are committed to writing the next chapter together, guided by the same values of excellence, loyalty and responsibility.</grey-block></body>

<body>2025 marks the 155th anniversary of Crédit Agricole’s presence in the United Kingdom, a remarkable journey from Victorian London to today. From its origins as a pioneering foreign branch to its role as a trusted partner for clients in an evolving financial landscape, Crédit Agricole’s history in the UK mirrors both the growth of the City of London and the transformation of global finance. </body>

From 1870 to Today: Crédit Agricole’s journey in the UK

<body><subtitle-block>Foundations: 1870s – 1960s</subtitle-block>Driven by the Franco-Prussian War, Crédit Lyonnais opened a branch in the City of London in 1870, when London stood as the world’s financial capital. This move marked the Bank’s first step into the international arena, confirming its global ambitions from an early stage. Just three years later, in 1873, the newly established London branch was put to the test by a stock market crash. Despite this turmoil, Crédit Lyonnais established itself as a key player in Franco-British financing, particularly in the rapidly growing industrial and railway sectors. By 1881, the Bank had earned recognition for funding major European infrastructure projects.<figure class="image"><img height="489" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-1_47467_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1406/489;" width="1406"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Lyonnais’ London office, 1913</legend> But history brought challenges. The First World War (1914–1918) disrupted European banking and financial relations, forcing London branches to adapt. In the 1920s, Crédit Lyonnais made a determined comeback, combining French expertise with a deep understanding of the British market. By then, it was financing international companies and establishing a strong presence in the City. As Europe faced the Second World War, London became a high-risk zone and international activity declined dramatically. Cross-border transaction restrictions forced the branch to focus primarily on local operations and asset preservation. It was in this context that, in the 1940s, the French government tasked Banque de l’Indochine with opening a London branch to help maintain operations in the sterling zone: “The coordination of Franco-British efforts, both in the economic sphere and in the military field [...] clearly justifies these measures without the need for further emphasis.” (annual report, financial year 1940). After 1945, Crédit Lyonnais gradually returned to the international stage, rebuilding its presence in global finance and establishing the foundations for the Group’s modern international network. <subtitle-block>Expansion and diversification: 1970s – 1980s</subtitle-block>The 1970s marked the beginning of a new wave of growth in the UK. In 1976, Crédit Lyonnais relocated to 30 Cannon Street, establishing a presence at the heart of the City. Diversification defined the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1975, Banque de l’Indochine merged with Banque de Suez to form Banque Indosuez. Then, in 1984, Crédit Agricole opened its own London branch, thereby strengthening its presence in the UK. Crédit Agricole also established asset management operations in London, reflecting the growing importance of the City as a global investment hub.<figure class="image"><img height="487" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-2_47469_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1406/487;" width="1406"></img></figure><legend>From left to right: Caisse Nationale de Crédit Agricole in London, 1980s; Banque Indosuez in London, 1983</legend> <subtitle-block>Consolidation and unification: 1990s – 2000s</subtitle-block>The 1990s marked a period of consolidation. In 1990, Crédit Lyonnais moved its UK headquarters to Broadwalk House on Appold Street, which is still home to Crédit Agricole UK today.<figure class="image"><img height="468" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-3_47468_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1406/468;" width="1406"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Lyonnais’ London office, 1990s  </legend>During this decade, both Banque Indosuez and Crédit Agricole expanded their services in the areas of capital markets, private banking, and structured finance. These developments paved the way for unification when, in 2003, Crédit Agricole acquired Crédit Lyonnais and the two banks merged to form Calyon. This was a decisive step in establishing a stronger, more unified group presence in London. <subtitle-block>Transformation and Innovation: 2010 onwards</subtitle-block>Since 2010, Crédit Agricole CIB has developed a modern, global identity, strengthening its presence in London across capital markets, financing, investment banking, and securities services. The creation of Amundi and the transformation of Calyon into Crédit Agricole CIB in 2010 marked the beginning of a unified Group identity. Building on this momentum, CACEIS expanded its presence in the UK in 2013 by opening a sales office in London, and later established a custodian bank branch to reinforce its commitment to local clients. Throughout periods of uncertainty – such as the 2016 Brexit referendum – the Group has demonstrated resilience and long-term commitment to the UK market. More recently, the acquisition of Wealth Dynamix by Indosuez Wealth Management in 2023 and the launch of CA Auto Finance have highlighted our capacity to innovate and diversify. Today, in 2025, Crédit Agricole in the UK brings together six entities and 1,600 professionals under one banner. Our platform continues to grow and evolve, providing clients with bespoke financial solutions while reflecting our strategic vision and ambitious plans.<figure class="image"><img height="402" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-4_47466_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1399/402;" width="1399"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Agricole UK, 2025  </legend><subtitle-block>A legacy that inspires the future</subtitle-block>From financing railways in the 19th century to supporting ESG strategies in the 21st century, Crédit Agricole’s journey in the UK is one of vision, resilience, and reinvention. Our history, marked by crises, recoveries, bold expansions, and strategic mergers testifies to the pioneering spirit that continues to guide us. <grey-block>As we celebrate 155 years in the UK, we honour the generations who built this legacy. Looking to the future, we are committed to writing the next chapter together, guided by the same values of excellence, loyalty and responsibility.</grey-block></body>