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Group news / International expansion: a strategic focus for business development

Friday 24 April 2026

International expansion: a strategic focus for business development

For the second year in a row, Crédit Agricole highlights the solidity of its support for SMEs and mid-caps in their international development projects.

From 27 April, a major advertising campaign will showcase the expertise of a global bank with a local presence, capable of being as close as possible to companies while helping them cross borders. Covering more than 90 countries, this support service addresses all the import-export challenges faced by companies, offering customised solutions adapted to each market and company’s trajectory. The campaign, which runs in print, on the radio, on audio platforms and on LinkedIn, highlights the strength of a collective dedicated to serving customers around the world.

This communication campaign fits fully with the momentum of ACT 2028, which makes international and European development a lever for sustainable growth. By supporting businesses wherever opportunities arise, the Group is reaffirming its objective to broaden its scope of activity whilst remaining true to its customer-focused approach.

Since its commissioning on 9 October last by Crédit Agricole Payment Services, more than 250 million VoPs (Verification of Payees) have been carried out for the Group. The VoP forms part of the European regulation aimed at strengthening the security of transfers, particularly instant transfers. This allows you to check in real time that the beneficiary provided (name or company name) matches the IBAN, before the transfer is executed. Natively integrated into the transfer processes of online banks and mobile applications, VoP helps secure transfers by limiting entry errors and attempted fraud.

Mieux Vivre Votre Argent has unveiled its 2026 Grand Prix des Sicav awards, rewarding the best funds available to retail investors. Amundi and Société Générale Gestion* have been awarded 6 Excellence labels, 9 Performance labels and 3 Consistency labels, reflecting the quality and consistency of their product ranges.

* Société Générale Gestion, a 100% subsidiary of Amundi, is an asset management company dedicated to customers of the Société Générale network.

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Operating procedure NF 2026-04 “Committee for monitoring work dedicated to accessing market infrastructures in resolution (FMI Committee)” seeks to establish a cross-functional committee dedicated to monitoring the work carried out by the Group at the request of the resolution authorities on market infrastructure.

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CACIB and LCL support equal opportunities with the Paris National Opera

Crédit Agricole CIB has been a partner of the Paris National Opera for nearly ten years and supports artistic creation and its international reach. Beyond traditional patronage, it involves acting in favour of artistic excellence, encouraging the emergence of new talents and contributing to socially and culturally diversifying the composition of orchestras.

In line with this commitment, the CACIB Endowment Fund and the LCL Foundation supported the ADO – Opera Learning, Youth Orchestra* programme. In a spirit of equal opportunity, it aims to facilitate access to artistic excellence structures by offering young people aged 8 to 25, particularly from priority areas, a structured and demanding musical programme, individualised support from high-level professionals, and immersive stage experiences at the Paris National Opera.

This completely free training relies on an unprecedented system for the Paris National Opera that combines an investment solution and patronage to support a project of general interest. Structured by CACIB and distributed by LCL**, the operation raised €110,000 in donations, fully financing the programme for its beneficiaries. Through this operation, the Crédit Agricole Group is demonstrating its ability to innovate in responsible finance by putting its expertise to work for social impact.

* An initiative led by the Paris National Opera Academy in close collaboration with 11 conservatoires in Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis.
** As part of a structured fund.

Webinar

Tuesday, 5 May at 11 a.m.

Remotely via Teams

The Client Development and Innovation Division invites you to the next Rendez-vous de la Connaissance Client – Niu Viu, focusing on young people and their rapidly evolving banking habits. In 15 minutes, this discussion will provide a clear and up-to-date overview of the key trends: what is the relationship between young people and their banks today? How are they equipped on a daily basis? And what role do the card and application play in building a lasting relationship?
This meeting will also shed light on their relationship to banking information as well as their expectations regarding financial education, essential levers for better understanding and addressing their needs.

Presented by Mathias Molpeceres, data analyst in the Customer and Market Intelligence Department (T3D)