Goldman Sachs
June 4, 2026
BNP Paribas 30th European Financials Conference Key Takeaways
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Management at the Goldman Sachs European Financials Conference highlighted high growth targets for Belgium, the ongoing integration of AXA IM, and the use of AI to double back-office cost savings.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Management projects a c.25% pre-tax return by 2030 for its Belgium banking activities (CPBB), supported by a c.+9% revenue CAGR for 2025-28.
- 2.AXA IM integration is progressing with legal entities merged, though complexities remain regarding the integration of AXA IM's six distinct IT systems.
- 3.AI is a primary lever for efficiency, with the potential to double annual cost savings in support functions like KYC and money laundering prevention.
Table of Contents
- European Financials Conference
- Key Takeaways
- Valuation/Risks
- Investment Thesis
- Disclosure Appendix
- Regulatory disclosures
- Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
- Global product; distributing entities
- General disclosures
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Authors
Chris HallamSofie Peterzens
Securities
BNP ParibasAxa IM
Themes
Artificial Intelligence in BankingConsolidation and Scale
Regions
EuropeBelgiumFrance
