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Women Representation in Top European Banks by Market Capitalization in 2021

  • HSBC, BNP Paribas, UBS Group, Banco Santander, and Credit Agricole are the top Europe banks in terms of market capitalization in 2021
  • In 2021, HSBC reported 51.8% women participation in its workforce which remained unchanged over 2020
  • Representation of women in BNP Paribas at the senior management level was 32% in 2021

A diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) organization brings unique perspectives and ideas that make the enterprise more innovative, productive, and resilient. In addition, it promotes equality of opportunity and treatment at all levels of the employment relationship, including recruitment, retention, promotion, remuneration, and training.

Banks report diversity and inclusivity to ensure a more equitable and inclusive workplace. Companies and banks benefit from a diverse workforce by attracting new customers as people want to do business with institutions that share their values.

HSBC, BNP Paribas, UBS Group, Banco Santander, and Credit Agricole are the top banking companies in terms of market capitalization in Europe.

HSBC is a provider of banking and financial solutions with a market capitalization of $133.6 billion. It offers retail, business, and commercial banking, private banking, and wealth management services through its subsidiaries. In 2021, the company reported 51.8% women participation in its workforce. Representation of women in the company at the senior management level increased to 31.7% by 1.4 percentage points over 2020.

BNP Paribas is a diversified financial group that offers a range of retail and corporate and institutional banking solutions with a market capitalization of $63 billion.  In 2021, the company reported 52% women participation in its workforce. Representation of women in the company at the senior management level increased to 32% by 1 percentage point over 2020.

UBS Group is a provider of wealth management, banking, asset management, and investment banking solutions with a market capitalization of $59.1 billion. In 2021, the company reported 40% women participation in its workforce. Representation of women in the company at the senior management level (Director level and above) increased to 27% by 1 percentage point over 2020.

Banco Santander is a provider of retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and related financial solutions with a market capitalization of $45.7 billion. In 2021, the company reported 54% women participation in its workforce, an increase of 0.3 percentage points over 2020. Representation of women in the company at the senior management level increased to 26.3%, an increase of 2.6 percentage points over 2020.

Credit Agricole is a provider of banking and related financial services with a market capitalization of $44.2 billion. In 2021, the company reported 52.6% women participation in its workforce, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points over 2020. Representation of women in the company at the senior management level increased to 37.5%, an increase of 14 percentage points over 2020.

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