"Natixis is the corporate, investment management and financial services arm of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking player in France. Natixis has a long-lasting commitment to its own client base of companies, financial institutions and institutional investors as well as the client base of individuals, professionals and small- and medium-size businesses of Groupe BPCE retail banking networks (Caisse dAoEpargne and Banque Populaire)."