Natixis SA was founded in 2006 as a subsidiary of the French banking groups Groupe BPCE and Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel and is headquartered in Paris. The company is a universal bank engaged in various financial sectors.
The business model of Natixis SA is based on four main business areas:
1. Corporate & Investment Banking: This division offers financial services to customers in the corporate and investment banking sector. This includes financing and capital market transactions, advisory services, and securities trading.
2. Asset & Wealth Management: This involves investment and wealth management services for institutional clients, foundations, and affluent individuals. Natixis SA offers a wide range of investment products and services, ranging from traditional asset classes such as stocks and bonds to more innovative investment vehicles such as structured products.
3. Insurance investments: In this area, the company offers a comprehensive range of insurance solutions, including specialty insurance and asset management services. The focus is on collaboration with insurance companies and their distribution networks.
4. Private Equity & Private Debt: This division focuses on providing financing solutions for companies in different stages of their business cycle. Natixis SA invests in a wide range of industries and company sizes and works closely with portfolio companies.
Natixis SA also offers a variety of products, including lending, bonds, stocks, structured products, foreign exchange, and hedging instruments. The company is also active in the field of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investments and offers investment solutions focused on sustainability and social responsibility.
As a universal bank, Natixis SA aims to have a global presence and has branches in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and North America. The client base includes governments, corporations, and individual customers, offering services in over 70 countries.
Overall, the company has solidified its position as a key player in the global financial market and continues to work on expanding and diversifying its business areas to achieve greater customer diversity.