BNP Paribas and Mistral AI Forge Banking Pact
French bank BNP Paribas has announced the beginning of a large-scale partnership with Mistral AI, a startup based in the same country operating in the artificial intelligence industry.
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French Antitrust Regulator Reportedly Targets Nvidia
The media reports that charges will be filed in France against the US developer of chips Nvidia for violating antitrust laws.
Amazon to Invest in France
Amazon on Monday, May 13, announced plans to invest more than 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in its operations in France.
Microsoft to Invest €4 Billion in France
Microsoft intends to invest €4 billion ($4.3 billion) to build cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in France.
BNP Paribas First-Quarter Profit Beats Forecasts
BNP Paribas Bank on Thursday, April 25, released earnings data for the first quarter of 2024, which exceeded preliminary expectations.
Payflows Raises $26 Million
French fintech company Payflows has announced that it has managed to raise $26 million in investment funds for its all-in-one platform for financial teams.
JPMorgan to Cooperate With Cartes Bancaires CB
JPMorgan has become a principal member of the French payment network Cartes Bancaires CB.
France’s Inflation Rate Falls
In February, the inflation rate in France showed a slowdown to a level that is the lowest since September 2021.
France and Germany to Propose Measures for Economic Growth
French Finance Chief Bruno Le Maire said that in early March he would make proposals to German Economy Minister Robert Habeck to reduce the norms of the European Union, which, in his opinion, are a factor of negative impact on business and create obstacles to economic growth.
Credit Agricole Acquires 7% Stake in Worldline
Credit Agricole announces a minority stake acquisition in Worldline expanding on their exclusive strategic long-term partnership.
Staking Technology Provider Kiln Raises $17 Million
French startup Kiln, which operates in the sphere of cryptocurrencies, has successfully completed a $17 million funding round.
HSBC Completes Sale of Its French Retail Banking Business
HSBC subsidiary HSBC Continental Europe (HBCE) has completed the sale of its retail banking business in France.
French Prosecutor’s Office Investigates BNP Paribas
In France, the prosecutor’s office is currently investigating alleged aggravated money laundering related to financial transfers made by a Cypriot brokerage company that interacted with the custodial unit BNP Paribas.
Mistral AI Plans to Raise $487 Million
The French startup Mistral AI, which operates in the artificial intelligence industry, intends to raise funds for about €450 million ($487 million) as part of its latest financing round.
Credit Agricole Reportedly Considers Acquiring Stake in Worldline
The media reports that the French bank Credit Agricole is currently considering the possibility of acquiring a stake in a local payment processing company Worldline.
French Economy Unexpectedly Contracts
In France, according to the results of the third quarter of this year, the economy contracted, which came as a surprise to analysts who predicted a positive situation.
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