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Understanding our annual results 2018

Published on 21/01/2019

Frédéric Oudéa's editorial

After this first year in the execution of our 3-year plan, we have confirmed our long-term strategic ambition: delivering profitable and responsible growth thanks to a robust, diversified, more compact banking Group resolutely focused on its customers, in order to assist them in their positive transformation projects.

Expert View

3 key questions for 2019

2018 ended on a challenging note for the global economy with a significant loss of growth momentum in China and Europe, and the United States caught in a government shutdown. Combined with the uncertainty headwinds from ongoing trade tensions and Brexit negotiations, it’s no wonder that financial markets suffered a year-end slump. Entering 2019, investors have taken some comfort from the re-opening of the US government, positive rhetoric on the US-China trade talks and a more dovish tone from the major central banks, indicating that further monetary policy tightening is on hold for now. Equally important, the Unites States is now joined by China and France in delivering a more substantial fiscal boost to their respective economies. Nonetheless, important questions remain open and just how these unfold over the coming weeks will be key for the outlook of 2019.

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Our identity

The new Societe Generale brand platform

One year after the launch of the Transform to Grow strategic plan, Societe Generale has lanuched a new brand platform. Under the engaging promise "The future is you", this signature marks the bank's ambitions for sustainable growth in the service of customers, the economy and society. " The future is in your hands " Our specialists consultants help more than 2,000 startups to develop their projects. Startups are key players in the economy. Fintech, Medtech, Cloud, Mobility, Retail, HR... they innovate in all sectors of the economy.

Read the press release about the new Societe Generale brand platform

Africa

A growth plan for the entire African continent

The Grow with Africa initiative contributes to the sustainable development of Africa, in partnership with territories and local actors as well as international experts, by establishing dialogue, listening and sharing innovative means and approaches.

Societe Generale has identified four development areas that can become growth drivers for broader sectors in the future, mutually enriching each other in operational efficiency.

Find out more about Grow with Africa

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