370 EXTRA JOBS ARE IN THE BANK; French boost for Scots cities.ONE of Europe's biggest banks yesterday announced plans for hundreds of jobs in Scotland. French bank BNP Paribas BNP Paribas (Euronext: BNP, TYO: 8665 ) is one of the main banks in Europe and France. It was created on 23 May 2000 through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) and Paribas. intend to recruit an extra 370 staff to their offices in Dundee and Glasgow over the next three to five years. BNP Paribas, who already employ 125 people in Scotland, will take over a floor in Glasgow's Aurora building This article or section contains information about expected future buildings or structures. Some or all of this information may be speculative, and the content may change as building construction begins. , the former home of Scottish Enterprise Scottish Enterprise is the main national[1] economic development agency of Scotland, the other being Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) carries out similar functions of economic development in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. , for the new staff. The jobs are being created with help from a pounds 3.7million government grant. The bank are the leading European provider of securities services to the world's financial institutions. Enterprise minister Jim Mather said: "The creation of these jobs will provide a real boost for the economy, not just in Glasgow and Dundee, but in Scotland as a whole. "We wish the company every success for the future and remain committed to driving a vibrant, dynamic economy in Scotland." BNP Paribas were created in 2000 through the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas. They are one of the world's top 15 banks, according to Forbes magazine, employ 140,000 people and have a presence in more than 85 countries. Tony Solway, head of BNP Paribas Securities Services UK, said: "We anticipate strong growth in our business in the coming years." l Bank of Ireland This article is about the commercial banking company Bank of Ireland. For the central bank of the Republic of Ireland, see Central Bank of Ireland. The Bank of Ireland (Irish: Banc na hÉireann yesterday said their Scottish operations made a strong contribution to their overall 22 per cent annual increase in profits to pounds 1.15billion. Ken Hillen, of Bank of Ireland Business Banking UK, said their Scotland team reported a 52 per cent growth in income. CAPTION(S): WELCOME: Mather; TAKE THE FLOOR: The Aurora building in Bothwell Street, Glasgow |
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