# BNP Paribas Eyes Belgian Profit Surge

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Published: 2026-06-01T06:00:04+00:00
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BNP Paribas is doubling down on Belgium, setting bold profit targets for its Belgian operations—with a 22% pre-tax ROE by 2028 and 25% by 2030, up from 13.6% last year. The unit’s contribution to the bank’s tangible equity return is set to jump from 0.3% to 0.5% by 2028. Driven by 9% annual revenue growth (mostly from net interest income) and a push to slash costs to a 59% cost-income ratio, the bank is betting on efficiency and steady growth—not flashy expansion. Loans and deposits are forecast to grow 2% annually, with stable deposit mix hinting at loyal customers. This is a clear strategic play to turn Belgium into a high-margin engine for BNP’s global profits. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/218e9bfcb80a34b1

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