Strategic Innovation Management Insights
Strategic Innovation Management Insights
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Discussion..................................................................................................................................2
Organizational Structure............................................................................................................7
Major Innovations......................................................................................................................9
Model of innovation.................................................................................................................11
Conclusion................................................................................................................................16
References................................................................................................................................18
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Introduction
BNP Paribas is a French banking and insurance company founded in 1999 by the
merger of Paribas and the Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP). The head office is located in
Paris. The history of banks is connected to several French banks, comprising Banque
1848, and Banque de Paris, founded in 1869 (Haj-Yahia, et al., 2019). in the year 2015, The
bank comprises of two business sectors namely international financial and retail banking
services and facilities including over 7,000 branches worldwide. Deposits accumulated at
EUR700.3 billion by the end of 2015, though outstanding loans amounted to EUR682.5
billion. The volume of sales in various nations was: 73.3 percent in Europe, 11.8 percent in
America, 7.5 percent in Asia, and 7.4 percent in others. The bank has over 2,200 divisions
and more than 3,200 ATMs in France, while there are 187 agencies in Paris. There are 810
branches with 2.5 million individual customers and 150,000 corporate customers in Italy.
The bank had announced its strategic growth strategy for 2020. For this it has adopted
numerous strategies to accelerate the growth of its objectives: reaching yearly investments
companies and individuals, and re-positioning the brand as BNP Paribas Asset Management
to support a simpler organization from 1 June 2020. The business provides suppliers with
Discussion
Strengths Weaknesses
In the emerging markets, the business Outside of the core market, there is
has superb success as the growth has little success as the company has
contributed to the development of faced a challenge with its existing
new revenue sources in the markets culture in expanding to other product
where they work. segments.
They have a large distributor network In contrast to their competitors, there
where dealers advertise the goods of is a high turnover rate in the
the company as well as invest in workforce at BNP.
training for sales staff who illustrates The marketing of goods increased the
the company's benefits to customers. demand for these products because
There is a powerful free cash flow sales and positioning are not
which provides new ventures with identified as contributing to
money to grow. competitor attacks.
Through acquisitions and mergers, Financial planning is not performed
the business has a strong track of correctly and successfully.
merging complementary businesses. The inventory of the day is high
Owing to its well-dedicated customer relative to their rivals, thus allowing
experience management department, the business collect more capital for
there is a high degree of customer investment in the channel.
satisfaction at BNP Paribas. The organization's structure is
consistent with the existing business
model, thereby restricting growth.
Opportunities Threats
Innovative environmental policies Sales and profitability are reduced by
would build a playing area for the intense rivalry.
industry's investors. The lack of a daily supply of new
Because of new technologies, the goods contributes to high and low
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Strength
As the expansion has led to the development of new revenue sources in the markets
where they work, BNP Paribas experiences outstanding and top success in the new markets.
BNP Paribas also has a large distributor network in which dealers advertise the goods of the
company and invest in sales staff training to illustrate the company's advantages to
customers. There is a powerful free cash flow that provides new ventures with money to
grow. In addition, through accession and mergers, BNP Paribas has a flourishing track of
absorbing complimentary businesses. Last but not least, because of its excellently partnership
between clients and the department managers, the level of customer satisfaction at BNP
Paribas is high.
Weaknesses
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Outside the core market, BNP Paribas has limited success as the firm has encountered
a challenge with its present culture to switch to other product segments. The company is also
witnessing a high rate of turnover in the BNP workforce relative to its rivals. The limitation
of product marketing is also present; the marketing of goods increased the demand for
products because sale and positioning are not identified as contributing to competitor attacks.
Besides, financial preparation is not carried out correctly and effectively. The daily inventory
of BNP Paribas is high relative to its rivals, so the organization raised more investment
capital. The organization's structure is consistent with the existing business model, thereby
restricting growth.
Opportunities
Both locally and internationally, there are business opportunities that could benefit
BNP Paribas. Modern environmental policies would create a new field for industrial
investors. Also because of new technologies, the opening of new markets would enable BNP
to reach new emerging markets. Government green campaign also provides potentials for the
company's acquisition of goods. The growth of the market would contribute to the dilution of
competitive advantage and allow the business to improve its efficiency. Other prospects for
the activities of BNP Paribas include lower costs of shipping raw materials, reduced inflation
rates in the markets where it operates, and the opportunity for new consumers from an online
Threats
BNP Paribas' activities are challenged by tough competition from other competitive
companies in the industry, which adversely affects the competitiveness of its profitability,
earnings and business positioning. There is also a lack of BNP Paribas' continuous supply of
new goods and services and this generates a high and low revenue swing that is uncertain for
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the future predictions of the group. Increased raw material prices are also contributing to
BNP Paribas' decreased profitability. Seasonal demand for highly lucrative goods that affect
profitability and the emergence of new technologies by market disruptors and rivals are other
challenges.
The acts of corporate social responsibility are guided by good management and
governance (CSR). For strategic decision-making at BNP Paribas, CSR policy is important
and it is directed by group business management. This policy will ensure that greater
efficiency; openness, ethical behaviour and accountability are achieved (TO, 2020). The
recommendations on CSR are taken by the Executive Committee of the Company, which
The Know-Your-Client (KYC) policy describes the expertise of clients and tracks their
aims to recognize important issues relating to the procedure of KYC and the control methods.
Financial stability is a two-team domain, one in Paris and another in New York. In
Paris, the financial stability domain avoids money laundering and helps fight corruption and
the funding of terrorism. The one in the United States monitors and directs the efforts of the
Policy for the security of client interests (PIC) lets the customer of BNP Paribas
receive reliable and concise information on the prices, risks and characteristics of goods. It
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guarantees that the goods or services provided fulfill their customers' needs. The PIC officers
collaborate with company lines to help improve the needs of consumers in terms of privacy.
The domain or policy of market integrity ensures that the group cooperates with the
conflicts of interest. They also ensure that the company complies with the code of conduct
and the rules regulating the organization applicable to the group as an instrument and
The policy of professional ethics covers the actions of company workers. This
strategy guarantees that the duties of workers are not controlled by their private corporations.
It enforces codes of ethics, a code of conduct that protects staff and the company from market
harassment, corruption and conflict of interests. The anti-corruption policy of BNP Paribas
leads to the reflection and preservation of the incorruptible actions of the bank and its
workers. The strategy aims to tackle all types of fraud at BNP Paribas locally and globally.
Organizational Structure
The shareholders are represented by the board of directors of BNP Paribas and are
capable of making decisions on the strategic vision of the group (Bouheni, et al., 2018, p. 40).
The Board of Directors evaluates the bank's strategic decisions, leads to improved bank
management, and also tracks and evaluates the activities relevant to the group of companies.
The panel has twelve directors appointed by the shareholders and two directors appointed by
the workers. The duration of the members of the Board of Directors is set at three years.
The Board is supported by four special committees elected by the Board of Directors
to perform the tasks. Board powers are not limited by the four committees. The committee of
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financial statements analyses the bank's financial statements. Until sending the statement to
the Board, they acquire any additional concerns which require clarification.
Risk Management and the Internal Control Committee assist in evaluating the key concerns
of the Group's risk management strategy. They fix all the problems, especially in the areas of
reputation for risk and professional ethics. Corporate governance issues are controlled by the
CSR, Ethics, Appointments, and Corporate Governance Committee. It allows the Board to
follow the governance standards within the bank to determine the success of the members of
the Board. Finally, the compensation committee addresses all problems, such as pension
plans and compensation, related to the position of corporate clients. It helps to evaluate the
requirements for bonus share grants and the distribution of stock subscription and purchasing
plans.
The Chief Executive Officer, one Chief Operating Officer, and 4 Deputy Chief
Operating Officers form the general management. General Management and 13 other
members who head central roles and core businesses are members of the Executive
Board of Directors
Wealth
Global markets Brokerage
Finance Operations
management
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Major Innovations
BNP Paribas are involved in the development and new ventures in the year 2015
which are providing assistance to Fintechs for broadening their customer relationships, while
investing in Fintechs. Through two projects that were initiated in 2015, the firm sponsored
them namely, The Fintech Accelerator and the Center for Innovation in Fintech. To boost the
customer experience, the BNP Paribas International Hackathon was also launched in 2015.
The second season of the Innov&Connect programme was also launched in 2015 to
support specific ventures and promote creativity through the mobilisation of experts. The
same year, in Massy-Saclay and Paris, 2 WAI (We Are Innovation) was opened to provide
meeting rooms, conference centres, co-working spaces and access to the Group's international
networks (Ruault, 2020, p. 229). A Corner for a Changing Planet has been opened, providing
goods and services that respond to societal problems such as pollution, waste management
Banks are at the core of the banking system and the firm has chosen #Positive
Banking to complement the big changes in society. This provides option of delivering ever
better responses to the needs of the customers by redefining the banking experience and
assisting them on a regular basis in the energy transition. It is also the option of a dedicated
and accountable actor to encourage the growth of a low-carbon, more ethical and more
inclusive economy. The Lab at Viva Tech is divided into three themes in the year 2019 ,
persuaded that technological progress is a strong lever to drive the positive transformation of
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the societies (Banking, 2020). The positive innovations by the bank include block chain,
The World Bank partnered with BNP Paribas in December 2016 to support the
for retail investors and strategic investors around the world. The Board reviewed and
examined the Group's business model in 2016 and how to respond to the changing
environment. Risk assessments are also explored in which the participants addressed the
problems associated with artificial intelligence, data, and cyber security (Nicholson, et al.,
2019). The Board expanded its leadership in the same year by making one of its committees
responsible for corporate social responsibility (CSR). The code of conduct has educated
182,000 workers online. In 2016, the Board established a code of conduct for the BNP
BNP Paribas bank collaborated with Spark News in 2018 to establish a Positive
Innovation Club in New York City that strengthened business practises and corporate social
responsibility. BNP Paribas bank, due to its digital and sustainability capabilities, was
recognised as the most innovative bank in 2019. The bank was able to blend imagination,
The goal of BNP Paribas is to analyze developments and transform them into
opportunities for their customers. Innovation drives their daily behavior, thereby fostering the
innovation. Innovation is at the heart of the business model and helps with the bank's
expansion strategy. A creative ecosystem comprising numerous internal and external projects
is being constructed.
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For their allies, clients, and startups, new working approaches such as open creative
systems have been instituted. For instance, the Jam Sessions which was conducted by BNP
Paribas Cardif Insurance for bringing together internal and external experts and suppliers t
brain ware for 48 hours. This ecosystem puts together institutional, business, start-up, specific
The bank collaborated with Facebook, Twitter, Google and LinkedIn in 2015 to be
Europe's first bank to create a strategic management plan. Therefore this community works to
ensure their availability while seizing new possibilities in customer relations, marketing and
communication for creativity and collaboration. The firm has an innovation management
mechanism that encourages the culture of innovation at BNP Paribas. The technique is based
on the 'innovation spirit' software. This program illustrates the bank's efforts for making
innovation in its major asset where research and development are needed. To help encourage
the creativity of their workers,' Innovation Awards' have been created. During innovation day
at BNP Paribas, these awards are presented. Innovation days are important because they
provide opportunities for the sharing of the innovation perspectives provided by bank
agencies.
Model of innovation
BNP Paribas has put Sustainable development at the forefront of its strategic strategy.
It aims to eradicate poverty, ensure equality for all and safeguard it by 2030. The organisation
is interested in causes that can make a difference, such as financing the real economy,
socially responsible investment, promoting the transfer of resources and entrepreneurs, and
taking local ecosystem needs into account (Orastean, 2018, p. 267). The Group has signed the
Financing Pledge and the Commitment to Katowice. The community is focused on the ethics
The innovation model incorporates ethics and enforcement concerns that are aimed at
encouraging business activity that complies with the rules and regulations. It includes
customer loyalty by improving the satisfaction of customers. Climate change and the
Privacy of data guarantees that consumers' personal data and private data are secured. A
workplace that is inclusive and equitable provides equal opportunity and facilitates diversity
and inclusion. In incorporating the uses, challenges, and emerging technology into the
business lines of banks, digital transformation is important. At BNP Paribas, the latest
innovation paradigm aims to place the consumer at the forefront of digitalization, which
enhances their experience. With new deals and useful goods, learning to collaborate enriches
the market place. It is important to rethink business models by building digital revenue
Paribas. This is because the relationship between banks and customers is smoother and more
suited to banking. Through this ecosystem, the bank will be able to find unique solutions to
the culture of its relationship with Fintech for its clients. New Artificial Intelligence, Block
Chain, and Big Data technologies were leveraged. Intelligence organisations that aim to
recognise developments across the 37 countries where BNP Paribas is present are an example
of an ecosystem. There are also networking bodies in the ecosystem that put companies and
start-ups together to design new products and services. Communication resources that
increase the exposure of creative projects are offered. The 'Change It' journal recognises the
start-ups that are most creative and then provides insights into their activities. Customer
relations, wellness, new technologies, transport, payment methods, electricity, and many
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others are covered by the journal. It also demonstrates developers of the young generation
working to find new applications for current goods and new concepts.
The strategy and success of BNP Paribas aims to encourage useful creativity and
implement ideas that have an affirmative effect on sustainable development. Through linking
partnership between the company of the bank and managers, the bank helps the companies.
The group's agenda covers sustainable development problems and the inclusion of
ensure zero poverty, no hunger, improved health and well-being, quality education, equality
between men and women, safe water and sanitation, clean energy, respectively. For its
customers, shareholders, partners, public authorities, workers, investors and community, BNP
Paribas is building the Bank of Tomorrow. Three pillars are the foundation of this plan:
The group's goals include the creation of positive innovation for its customers, the
promotion of sustainable economic growth and their contribution to society. The company
uses digital transformation and emerging technologies to create highly demanding goods and
services. The new innovations have increased the operating efficiency of the company and
business fields, robotics and software are used to improve profitability, innovation potential,
and productivity. It is easy to automate the low value added and repetitive activities for
employees. There were more than 500 robotics operating by the years 2018, which supply
Positive developments offer fresh solutions to the current issues facing the economy,
culture and the environment. These technologies help to generate greater returns and produce
goods that combine sustainability and sustainable growth (Sahut & Bouheni, 2019, p. 1103).
Innovation in agriculture, for instance, helps minimise pesticide usage while improving sales
BNP Paribas stepped into collaboration with Sparknews in 2018, an agency that
produces constructive ideas across the globe. To build constructive projects, Sparknews
launched the Positive Innovation Club in 2016. The Sparknews collaboration has facilitated
determined to drive progress. BNP Paribas claims that it can create a prosperous future and a
Its business model produces economic discoveries. Microfinance, for example, makes it
easier for the economically vulnerable population to access credit, allowing them to establish
revenue-generating activities. A $102 billion credit portfolio that supported millions of micro
borrowers was acquired by global microfinance in 2016. The number of clients enhanced and
a credit portfolio annual growth of 9.4 per cent was reported by microfinance institutions.
Impact investment is witnessing exponential growth and requires investing savings in social
impact businesses. Social impact bonds funds programmes for detainees. On various
continents, BNP Paribas funds social enterprises. The goal of the company is to become a
creative financial offering group and to support society. Social enterprises provide a model
BNP Paribas has confirmed its strategic alliance with Kantox, a top economic
technology firm which specializes in FX risk management solutions (Chesneau, 2019). The
deal allowed BNP Paribas and Kantox to give their customers the Dynamic Hedging solution
from Kantox. The software solution for Dynamic Hedging helps to streamline and simplify
FX workflows for corporate treasurers. The relationship enhances BNP Paribas's commitment
Philippe Gelis, CEO and co-founder of Kantox, has confirmed that they are pleased to
offer the solution to BNP Paribas customers. He said the strategy assists the trustees in
to explain that he thinks that their offer is an enticing idea for the group. Co-Head of
Corporate Council Xavier Gallant said the collaboration between Kantox and BNP Paribas
will provide opportunities for corporate treasures to access and optimise their processes with
automatic risk management solutions. He said corporate customers need to boost productivity
when predicting potential cash flows. He went forward and said, "We look forward to a good
partnership."
Kantox recently partnered with Bellin Treasury Management Company last year that
incorporated their FX management tool into Bellin's Treasury. The alliance between BNP
Paribas and Kantox enhances their offer of foreign exchange services. This Dynamic
Hedging approach would balance the commercial finance, cash management and product
suite available on the Banking Groups and Centric platforms. Kantox Company provides
corporate clients multinational payment options and foreign currency exchange. To corporate
treasuries, the Kantox gave many advantages. The banks were confronted by rivals'
challenges, but the relationship brought cooperation rather than rivalry. Technology increases
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productivity, facilitates decision making, and helps corporate treasurers gain more exposure.
The organisation lacks data protection and regulations which are necessary by large
corporations and banks. Fintech's relationship with banks provides the kind of technology
that customers need. The remedy generates more than 100 million transactions annually and
there was a longevity reaffirmation. Fintech's significant position is in funding the supply
chain. The business claims that banks are best suited to the supply chain finance programme.
Reasonable pricing and enticing ideas are provided by the company. In certain instances,
banks may partner with technology providers to provide joint solutions, but banks are the best
providers of solutions to fund the supply chain. In trade finance, the Fintech Business also
functions to promote contact between companies and banks. An illustration is a liquid for
asset class transactions like working capital, trade finance and insurance that offers legal
infrastructure and technology. They seek to link a single infrastructure with multiple parties.
Collaboration allows for contact among companies and banks in the activities of finance.
Bank collaborations allow businesses to realise what Kantox has to offer and create a
cooperative model for themselves. Although Kantox brings technology, it brings stability and
credibility to the BNP Paribas bank. The collaboration between BNP Paribas and Kantox
Conclusion
The above discussion concludes that by the end of 2020, BNP Paribas Group has
established its reputation as a leader in the EMEA market. The group was listed first in terms
of green bonds by the end of June 2020. Cardif has declared that it will spend EUR 11.5
billion to contribute to its environmental and social impact by the end of 2020. The Group
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was listed in Western Europe as the best bank for CSR 2020. Climate Week has been held
annually since 2009 to bring together leaders from around the world. The BNP Paribas Asset
Management Team strives to combine sustainable investment activities with the technology
transition, aimed at achieving long-term investments for its clients. By using their savings to
advocate for a sustainable economy, the group is committed to being a potential producer.
assist in the management of team portfolios. Robots, artificial intelligence, and automation in
some form will be part of the future of work at BNP Paribas. This will generate
unemployment because they will disrupt work, but they will create jobs as well. The essence
need to be encouraged to learn the skills needed to meet the company's potential needs.
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