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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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