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[#PinkOctober] – United in solidarity   This Pink October, we are mobilising ourselves to fight against breast cancer by raising awareness. Because this fight concerns us all, we have the responsibility and the power to act together. 💪 Why is it important? 1 out of 8 women is at risk of developing breast cancer during her lifetime. Research, early detection are essential levers for reducing this risk. Together, we can make a real impact. 🌸   Our actions during Pink October: ✨ Raising awareness  and prevention: Throughout the month, we are setting up conference in France with the Fondation Cognacq-Jay and one in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation on the theme of screening and our set-ups to support employees returning to work, and workshops and information campaigns to encourage early screening and talk openly about this disease. Every employee has a role to play in raising awareness among his relatives.   💌  Acting together: Thanks to the Payroll donation scheme, our employees in France can support medical research and the fight against breast cancer by making a monthly donation to the Institut Curie. With our photo challenge, we are inviting our community to show their support. Whether it's wearing pink or showing their solidarity, every gesture counts and resonates.   💗  What about you? What can you do to support this cause? - Talk to your relatives  a simple conversation can break the taboo and save lives. - Get involved locally: sake part in events near you. - Make a donation or become a volunteer: support an association that is close to your heart.    Together, let's make a lasting difference to all those who are fighting today and those can be protected tomorrow. 🎀

🏆 [#Awards] We are delighted to be named RMB House of the Year at the Asia Risk Awards 2024! As a leading #Renminbi solutions provider, we are committed to tailoring solutions for clients to capitalise on every market opportunity. This year, we have made numerous of breakthroughs, especially in cross-border financing solutions, which help our clients optimise funding costs with Chinese Government Bonds (CGBs) through offshore markets. For us, the opportunities lie not only in the present but also in the foreseeable future. In recent years, we have worked diligently to offer diverse Renminbi instruments and develop an infrastructure to bridge opportunities onshore and offshore across asset classes. Our positioning to intermediate between China’s onshore and offshore markets has been, and will continue to be, part of our core strategy. Read more to find out about our achievements 👉 https://bit.ly/3TFfHOD

💡How can tokenisation enhance cross-border payments? We are excited to announce our participation in the Agorá Project which is exploring the potential of tokenization for wholesale cross-border payments. Launched by the Bank for International Settlements – BIS with 7 #centralbanks and the Institute of International Finance (IIF), the project will now proceed to the next phase with more than 40 private sector financial firms. 🎯 This major public-private partnership seeks to overcome several structural inefficiencies in how payments happen today, especially across borders, which add a layer of challenges: different legal, regulatory and technical requirements, operating hours and time zones. It is a great way to contribute to the evolution of global financial infrastructures and keep offering more efficient and transparent payment solutions to our clients. Learn more about the Agorá project 👇 #Innovation #Tokenization #Blockchain #DigitalAssets #Payments #DigitalCurrency

[EVENT] On September 24th, we had the pleasure of hosting the #Hydrogen Connect Lunch in partnership with the Hydrogen Council on the occasion of #ClimateWeekNYC. The gathering brought together experts to discuss investments and financing strategies innovations aimed at scaling low-carbon fuel production. We enjoyed insightful discussions led by Ivana Jemelkova, Hydrogen Council Cody Evans, Breakthrough, Energy Catalyst and Bud Darr, MSC Group. We are thankful for everyone who participated in this important conversation! Here’s a glimpse of some highlights from the event 📸

[EVENT] It’s a wrap ! On Tuesday we hosted our 9th Annual Auto Credit Day in Paris. Probably our best Auto Credit Conference so far: ideal timing for Autos issuers and investors from all over Europe and the US to meet and share views on the Automotive sector in a fast changing environment. A broader spectrum of 17 #AutomotiveIndustry issuers this year with car makers, truck makers and suppliers participating and over 261 meetings organised through the day. It further highlighted that the credit business is a key strength for our Bank. 🙏 Thank you to all who participated and contributed to making this conference a resounding success. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

[#Deal] A new Solar photovoltaics project to reduce CO2 emissions. We acted as Co-Lead Bank and Documentation Bank, Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedging Bank on the successful financing of the Al Ajban Solar PV project located in Abu Dhabi. As part of the transaction, we will also operate as Global Facility, Commercial Facility and Kexim Facility Agent. Following a successful bid submission, for which we acted as Co-Lead Bank to support EDF Renouvelables (EDFR) and Korea Western Power Co., Ltd. (KOWEPO) co owning the project with Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), the project company signed a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EWEC. With a power generation capacity of 1.5 GW, the project will generate enough electricity to power approximately 160,000 homes across the United Arab Emirates. Once commercially operational, it is expected to reduce Abu Dhabi’s CO2 emissions by more than 2.4 million metric tons per year. This transaction for one of the world’s largest solar PV (photovoltaic) plant highlights once again our commitment to projects fundamentally important to the #energytransition. Congratulations to EDFR, KOWEPO, Masdar and all parties involved for this achievement

[#EVENT] How is #AI transforming the way we work? This essential technology was at the heart of ‘My Digital Days’, our global event dedicated to innovation and digital transformation. What opportunities does AI offer, and how can we learn to maximise them? These questions were at the heart of discussions during the two-day conferences and workshops : 👉 Banking in the era of artificial intelligence: Xavier Musca, Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Crédit Agricole in charge of the Large Clients division, Pierre Dulon, Deputy General Manager in charge of IT & Operations Services Emmanuel Sardet, Deputy Chief Information Officer Group at Crédit Agricole S.A. and Chief Technical Officer Group franck DESAUTY, Head of AI Factory (Artificial Intelligence) and Aymen SHABOU, PhD, CTO & Head of AI at DataLab Groupe Crédit Agricole kicked-off the event with a deep dive into the banking sector in the era of Artificial Intelligence. In our second conference, Anne-Catherine Ropers, Deputy General Manager and Global Head of Human Resources, Jeremy Lamri, CEO Tomorrow Theory, Romaric Rollet, Head of Innovation, Thomas LEMONNIER, Global Coverage & Investment Banking, Coverage Banker, and Julien Cocault, Global Markets Division, Sales IT Programme Director. We delved into the impacts of generative AI on the future of work, providing valuable insights into the opportunities that lie ahead. 👉 Discover the latest practices and innovations in the digital world: Participants had the chance to experience the power of AI firsthand through workshops. An open forum also showcased the latest digital innovations, highlighting our ongoing commitment to digital transformation. Take a look back at the event through these pictures 👇 Thank you to all the participants and speakers for their contributions! 🌐🚀

[#Awards 🏆✈️] Thrilled to share that we have been honored with the prestigious "Sustainability Bank of the Year" award by Airline Economics. 🌟 This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to driving #sustainable practices within the aviation industry. In addition, the Bank also has received two Sustainability Deals of the Year closed in 2023: 👉 Sustainability Supported Finance Deal of the Year Together with KDB on a Balthazar insurance-backed, sustainability-linked (Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option) JOLCO financing for one Airbus A350-900 aircraft on lease to Air France. 👉 Sustainability Aviation Debt Deal of the Year CDB Aviation 2024 Aircraft Portfolio Financing We fully understand the environmental challenges faced by the aviation sector. We are committed to support airlines and lessors in the reduction of their carbon intensity by prioritising financing of fourth generation aircraft and increasing our involvement in the sustainable aviation fuel value chain. Together, we can build a more sustainable and resilient future for aviation. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented teams, as well as the strong partnerships we have formed with our clients and other stakeholders. Thank you to our clients for their trust and congratulations to all the teams involved!

[#DEAL] Congratulations to E Ink for completing its inaugural green loan. It is the first green loan issued in Taiwan and in the Asia-Pacific region based on the #EUTaxonomy validated by a second party opinion. The NTD 3 billion proceeds will fund E Ink’s continuous investment in developing green and #sustainable products, including the expansion of e-Paper, one of the most energy-efficient display technologies in the industry. We are thrilled to have played a major role in the transaction – the coordinating bank, sustainability structuring bank, green loan coordinator and agent bank, further demonstrating our expertise and ambition to support our clients in their #ESG commitments. Our #innovative client-centric solutions have led us to new frontiers, while continuously delivering on client needs. Thank you to E Ink for their trust and support and to all the teams involved for their hard work! Read more (article in Chinese only) : https://bit.ly/47xymSw

[#AWARDS 🏆 ] Immensely proud to have been recognised the best by the market in three categories in the GlobalCapital Covered Bond Awards! We have been voted Best Bank for #ESG Issuers, which is a testament to our commitment to sustainable finance. Special shout-out to @Florian Eichert, Head of Covered Bond & SSA Research, who has been voted ‘Best #CoveredBond Research’ for an unprecedented eleventh year! Best Pioneering Deal: Novo Banco, €500m 3.25% March 2027 These awards are voted for by covered bond issuers as well as investors, and represent a true reflection of our capabilities in the Covered Bond arena, and of our longstanding commitment to covered bonds and #sustainablefinance. 🙌 We would like to thank our clients for their continued trust and support. And congratulations to our teams for making it happen!