Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, Groupe BPCE operates as a key player in the finance sector, holding the position of the second-largest banking group in France. The company offers a comprehensive suite of banking and insurance services through its extensive network, including 19 Banque Populaire banks and 17 Caisses d’Epargne, as well as subsidiaries like Natixis and Crédit Foncier. Groupe BPCE prides itself on its cooperative model, serving 36 million customers, of which 8.6 million are cooperative shareholders, and plays a significant role in financing the French economy.