BNP Paribas SA is a French multinational banking and financial services institution headquartered in Paris, founded in 2000 through the merger of two banks: Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) and Paribas. The company is one of the largest banks in the world and offers a wide range of financial services, including retail banking, investment banking, insurance, asset management, and other services for individuals, businesses, and institutions. BNP Paribas operates in more than 70 countries and is known for its strong presence in Europe and growing activities in Asia and the Americas.