BNP's Berard on Digital Transformation, Bank Closures, ECB and Attending School with Macron

The transcript covers BNP Paribas' participation in Viva Tech, highlighting their digital innovation efforts and investments. It discusses the bank's strategy to adapt branches and manage workforce in response to digital trends and millennial preferences. The conversation also touches on the financial environment's impact on BNP Paribas' strategy, including interest rates and economic reforms in France. Insights into leadership and the influence of President Emmanuel Macron's reforms on business are also shared.

What is the primary reason BNP Paribas attends Viva Technology?

• To recruit new employees

• To engage with their clients

• To showcase their new products

• To conduct market research

How much did BNP Paribas plan to invest in digital transformation by 2020?

• €2 billion

• €3 billion

• €4 billion

• €1 billion

What percentage of BNP Paribas' clients interact with the bank through their app monthly?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

How does BNP Paribas manage its workforce size?

• By increasing salaries

• By offering early retirement

• By using natural turnover

• By hiring more employees

What is BNP Paribas' approach to adapting its branch network?

• Constantly adapting to client needs

• Maintaining the same number of branches

• Opening new branches only

• Closing all branches

What recent study ranked France among the top five most attractive countries for investment?

• IMF Report

• OECD Study

• A.T. Kearney Study

• World Bank Report

What is the impact of Emmanuel Macron's reforms on France's investment attractiveness?

• Positive impact

• No impact

• Negative impact

• Uncertain impact