The public and not-for-profit sector
A new perspective
The public and not-for-profit sectors are facing enormous financial, legal and strategic challenges.
The liberalisation of the gas and electricity markets and European regulations regarding the water sector require substantial investments. Also, an ageing population is placing serious pressure on the budgets of governments and the health care sector. Education is being given increasingly more tasks to handle. In the meantime, federal, regional and local governments are forced to make do with fewer resources.
These sectors require a strong partner who can make a difference: a partner that combines its business and public sector experience, resulting in innovative alternatives.
Trusted
The entire public and not-for-profit sector is familiar territory for BNP Paribas Fortis. What’s more, we have specific expertise in particular sub-sectors. For instance, we have long been working with diverse inter-municipal utility companies, governments and public undertakings.
We guide health care institutions through mergers, restructuring, and infrastructure projects. Education also counts on us: we are one of the principal financiers of the Flemish school construction programme for the next 10 years. Our cash management solutions are suitable for supranational institutions as well as national health services, NGOs and trade unions.
Innovative solutions
As part of the BNP Paribas group, we can adapt much more to present and new demands of the public and not-for-profit sector. We offer investment products, short and long-term credit, treasury management, leasing and other traditional solutions. Beyond these, we also provide alternatives such as bond loans, hedging or public-private collaboration projects. BNP Paribas is a global player in the financing of major projects via capital markets. To meet your specific needs even more, we can suggest various innovative solutions.
A close relationship
As your long-term partner, BNP Paribas Fortis wants to strategise with you to help you anticipate future developments in your sector. So, your relationship manager continues to be the exclusive contact between your institution and our bank. As a specialist in your sector, he understands your situation like no one else. He calls upon market and product specialists who would gladly explain their solutions to you.
Your relationship manager relies on a solid back office that handles the details with respect to information and documentation. It comes as no surprise that we are recognised in the public sector for our quick response time and transparent services.