BNP Paribas Chairman Jean Lemierre delivers a speech during the general assembly of BNP Paribas banking group in Paris on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP via Getty Images)

BNP Paribas financial director Lars Machenil (2ndL) delivers a speech next to director of Social and Environmental Responsibility Laurence Pessez, CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafe, Chairman Jean Lemierre and assembly's secretary Guylaine Dyevre during the general assembly of BNP Paribas banking group in Paris on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP via Getty Images)

BNP Paribas CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafe delivers a speech during the general assembly of BNP Paribas banking group in Paris on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP via Getty Images)

BNP Paribas Director of Social and Environmental Responsibility Laurence Pessez (L), financial director Lars Machenil, CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafe, Chairman Jean Lemierre and assembly's secretary Guylaine Dyevre attend the general assembly of BNP Paribas banking group in Paris on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP via Getty Images)

A woman tries on gold ornaments at a jewellery store in Ahmedabad on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP via Getty Images)

BNP Paribas CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafe delivers a speech during the general assembly of BNP Paribas banking group in Paris on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP via Getty Images)

BNP Paribas CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafe (L) delivers a speech next to Director of Social and Environmental Responsibility Laurence Pessez and financial director Lars Machenil during the general assembly of BNP Paribas banking group in Paris on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP via Getty Images)

A staff member shows gold bangles at a jewellery store in Ahmedabad on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP via Getty Images)