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<body><subtitle-block>Foundations: 1870s – 1960s</subtitle-block>Driven by the Franco-Prussian War, Crédit Lyonnais opened a branch in the City of London in 1870, when London stood as the world’s financial capital. This move marked the Bank’s first step into the international arena, confirming its global ambitions from an early stage. Just three years later, in 1873, the newly established London branch was put to the test by a stock market crash. Despite this turmoil, Crédit Lyonnais established itself as a key player in Franco-British financing, particularly in the rapidly growing industrial and railway sectors. By 1881, the Bank had earned recognition for funding major European infrastructure projects.<figure @class="image"><img @height="489" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-1_47467_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1406/489;" @width="1406"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Lyonnais’ London office, 1913</legend> But history brought challenges. The First World War (1914–1918) disrupted European banking and financial relations, forcing London branches to adapt. In the 1920s, Crédit Lyonnais made a determined comeback, combining French expertise with a deep understanding of the British market. By then, it was financing international companies and establishing a strong presence in the City. As Europe faced the Second World War, London became a high-risk zone and international activity declined dramatically. Cross-border transaction restrictions forced the branch to focus primarily on local operations and asset preservation. It was in this context that, in the 1940s, the French government tasked Banque de l’Indochine with opening a London branch to help maintain operations in the sterling zone: “The coordination of Franco-British efforts, both in the economic sphere and in the military field [...] clearly justifies these measures without the need for further emphasis.” (annual report, financial year 1940). After 1945, Crédit Lyonnais gradually returned to the international stage, rebuilding its presence in global finance and establishing the foundations for the Group’s modern international network. <subtitle-block>Expansion and diversification: 1970s – 1980s</subtitle-block>The 1970s marked the beginning of a new wave of growth in the UK. In 1976, Crédit Lyonnais relocated to 30 Cannon Street, establishing a presence at the heart of the City. Diversification defined the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1975, Banque de l’Indochine merged with Banque de Suez to form Banque Indosuez. Then, in 1984, Crédit Agricole opened its own London branch, thereby strengthening its presence in the UK. Crédit Agricole also established asset management operations in London, reflecting the growing importance of the City as a global investment hub.<figure @class="image"><img @height="487" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-2_47469_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1406/487;" @width="1406"></img></figure><legend>From left to right: Caisse Nationale de Crédit Agricole in London, 1980s; Banque Indosuez in London, 1983</legend> <subtitle-block>Consolidation and unification: 1990s – 2000s</subtitle-block>The 1990s marked a period of consolidation. In 1990, Crédit Lyonnais moved its UK headquarters to Broadwalk House on Appold Street, which is still home to Crédit Agricole UK today.<figure @class="image"><img @height="468" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-3_47468_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1406/468;" @width="1406"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Lyonnais’ London office, 1990s  </legend>During this decade, both Banque Indosuez and Crédit Agricole expanded their services in the areas of capital markets, private banking, and structured finance. These developments paved the way for unification when, in 2003, Crédit Agricole acquired Crédit Lyonnais and the two banks merged to form Calyon. This was a decisive step in establishing a stronger, more unified group presence in London. <subtitle-block>Transformation and Innovation: 2010 onwards</subtitle-block>Since 2010, Crédit Agricole CIB has developed a modern, global identity, strengthening its presence in London across capital markets, financing, investment banking, and securities services. The creation of Amundi and the transformation of Calyon into Crédit Agricole CIB in 2010 marked the beginning of a unified Group identity. Building on this momentum, CACEIS expanded its presence in the UK in 2013 by opening a sales office in London, and later established a custodian bank branch to reinforce its commitment to local clients. Throughout periods of uncertainty – such as the 2016 Brexit referendum – the Group has demonstrated resilience and long-term commitment to the UK market. More recently, the acquisition of Wealth Dynamix by Indosuez Wealth Management in 2023 and the launch of CA Auto Finance have highlighted our capacity to innovate and diversify. Today, in 2025, Crédit Agricole in the UK brings together six entities and 1,600 professionals under one banner. Our platform continues to grow and evolve, providing clients with bespoke financial solutions while reflecting our strategic vision and ambitious plans.<figure @class="image"><img @height="402" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-4_47466_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1399/402;" @width="1399"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Agricole UK, 2025  </legend><subtitle-block>A legacy that inspires the future</subtitle-block>From financing railways in the 19th century to supporting ESG strategies in the 21st century, Crédit Agricole’s journey in the UK is one of vision, resilience, and reinvention. Our history, marked by crises, recoveries, bold expansions, and strategic mergers testifies to the pioneering spirit that continues to guide us. <grey-block>As we celebrate 155 years in the UK, we honour the generations who built this legacy. Looking to the future, we are committed to writing the next chapter together, guided by the same values of excellence, loyalty and responsibility.</grey-block></body>

<body>2025 marks the 155th anniversary of Crédit Agricole’s presence in the United Kingdom, a remarkable journey from Victorian London to today. From its origins as a pioneering foreign branch to its role as a trusted partner for clients in an evolving financial landscape, Crédit Agricole’s history in the UK mirrors both the growth of the City of London and the transformation of global finance. </body>

From 1870 to Today: Crédit Agricole’s journey in the UK

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<body><subtitle-block>Foundations: 1870s – 1960s</subtitle-block>Driven by the Franco-Prussian War, Crédit Lyonnais opened a branch in the City of London in 1870, when London stood as the world’s financial capital. This move marked the Bank’s first step into the international arena, confirming its global ambitions from an early stage. Just three years later, in 1873, the newly established London branch was put to the test by a stock market crash. Despite this turmoil, Crédit Lyonnais established itself as a key player in Franco-British financing, particularly in the rapidly growing industrial and railway sectors. By 1881, the Bank had earned recognition for funding major European infrastructure projects.<figure class="image"><img height="489" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-1_47467_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1406/489;" width="1406"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Lyonnais’ London office, 1913</legend> But history brought challenges. The First World War (1914–1918) disrupted European banking and financial relations, forcing London branches to adapt. In the 1920s, Crédit Lyonnais made a determined comeback, combining French expertise with a deep understanding of the British market. By then, it was financing international companies and establishing a strong presence in the City. As Europe faced the Second World War, London became a high-risk zone and international activity declined dramatically. Cross-border transaction restrictions forced the branch to focus primarily on local operations and asset preservation. It was in this context that, in the 1940s, the French government tasked Banque de l’Indochine with opening a London branch to help maintain operations in the sterling zone: “The coordination of Franco-British efforts, both in the economic sphere and in the military field [...] clearly justifies these measures without the need for further emphasis.” (annual report, financial year 1940). After 1945, Crédit Lyonnais gradually returned to the international stage, rebuilding its presence in global finance and establishing the foundations for the Group’s modern international network. <subtitle-block>Expansion and diversification: 1970s – 1980s</subtitle-block>The 1970s marked the beginning of a new wave of growth in the UK. In 1976, Crédit Lyonnais relocated to 30 Cannon Street, establishing a presence at the heart of the City. Diversification defined the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1975, Banque de l’Indochine merged with Banque de Suez to form Banque Indosuez. Then, in 1984, Crédit Agricole opened its own London branch, thereby strengthening its presence in the UK. Crédit Agricole also established asset management operations in London, reflecting the growing importance of the City as a global investment hub.<figure class="image"><img height="487" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-2_47469_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1406/487;" width="1406"></img></figure><legend>From left to right: Caisse Nationale de Crédit Agricole in London, 1980s; Banque Indosuez in London, 1983</legend> <subtitle-block>Consolidation and unification: 1990s – 2000s</subtitle-block>The 1990s marked a period of consolidation. In 1990, Crédit Lyonnais moved its UK headquarters to Broadwalk House on Appold Street, which is still home to Crédit Agricole UK today.<figure class="image"><img height="468" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-3_47468_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1406/468;" width="1406"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Lyonnais’ London office, 1990s  </legend>During this decade, both Banque Indosuez and Crédit Agricole expanded their services in the areas of capital markets, private banking, and structured finance. These developments paved the way for unification when, in 2003, Crédit Agricole acquired Crédit Lyonnais and the two banks merged to form Calyon. This was a decisive step in establishing a stronger, more unified group presence in London. <subtitle-block>Transformation and Innovation: 2010 onwards</subtitle-block>Since 2010, Crédit Agricole CIB has developed a modern, global identity, strengthening its presence in London across capital markets, financing, investment banking, and securities services. The creation of Amundi and the transformation of Calyon into Crédit Agricole CIB in 2010 marked the beginning of a unified Group identity. Building on this momentum, CACEIS expanded its presence in the UK in 2013 by opening a sales office in London, and later established a custodian bank branch to reinforce its commitment to local clients. Throughout periods of uncertainty – such as the 2016 Brexit referendum – the Group has demonstrated resilience and long-term commitment to the UK market. More recently, the acquisition of Wealth Dynamix by Indosuez Wealth Management in 2023 and the launch of CA Auto Finance have highlighted our capacity to innovate and diversify. Today, in 2025, Crédit Agricole in the UK brings together six entities and 1,600 professionals under one banner. Our platform continues to grow and evolve, providing clients with bespoke financial solutions while reflecting our strategic vision and ambitious plans.<figure class="image"><img height="402" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/photo-archive-4_47466_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1399/402;" width="1399"></img></figure><legend>Crédit Agricole UK, 2025  </legend><subtitle-block>A legacy that inspires the future</subtitle-block>From financing railways in the 19th century to supporting ESG strategies in the 21st century, Crédit Agricole’s journey in the UK is one of vision, resilience, and reinvention. Our history, marked by crises, recoveries, bold expansions, and strategic mergers testifies to the pioneering spirit that continues to guide us. <grey-block>As we celebrate 155 years in the UK, we honour the generations who built this legacy. Looking to the future, we are committed to writing the next chapter together, guided by the same values of excellence, loyalty and responsibility.</grey-block></body>

Beyond Business

<body>On the recommendation of Chief Executive Officer Jean-François Balaÿ, the Board of Directors of Crédit Agricole CIB has appointed Stéphane Ducroizet as Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of financing activities as of November 1st, 2025. Natacha Gallou will take over his role as Senior Regional Officer for the Americas, effective October 1st, 2025. They both remain members of Crédit Agricole CIB’s Executive Committee.Eric de Lambilly replaces Natacha Gallou as Head of Risk and Permanent Control as of October 1st, 2025. He reports functionally to Jean-François Balaÿ, and hierarchically to Valérie Wanquet, the Group Chief Risk Officer, and joins Crédit Agricole CIB’s Executive Committee. <subtitle-block>BIOGRAPHIES</subtitle-block>Stéphane Ducroizet began his career in 1993 at Crédit Lyonnais’ Corporate Banking groups in Paris. After four years within the Telecoms Finance team in Paris, he joined the Media & Communications Group at Calyon Americas in New York in 2002 and then the Specific Assets Securitisation Group in 2006. In 2007 he was appointed Head of Telecom Finance EMEA before taking on global responsibility for the division in 2009. In 2015, he created the Corporate Acquisition Finance department for which he assumed global responsibility, before being appointed Global Head of Acquisition Finance and Advisory. In January 2019, he became Global Head of the Real Estate & Lodging department before becoming Head of Risk and Permanent Control in September of the same year. In 2021, he became Deputy General Manager in charge of Risk and Permanent Control and then Senior Regional Officer for the Americas region at the end of 2022. Stéphane Ducroizet graduated from the Hautes Etudes de Commerce (HEC) school of Paris.Natacha Gallou joined Indosuez in 1992 as an account manager on corporate portfolios. In 2000, she joined the Distressed Asset division as an advisory and restructuring Officer in Paris and then in London. In 2007, Natacha joined the Risk Management department where she first took on the role of Deputy Head of Counterparty Risk Control and Monitoring, before becoming Chief Operating Officer of the Corporate Individual Risk Management department. In 2016, she was appointed Global Head of Corporate Risk for Asset Finance, Energy and Diversified Industries and then became Global Head of Risk & Permanent Control - Sectors, Corporate and Structured Financing in 2019. She was appointed Global Head of Risk and Permanent Control in 2022 and Deputy General Manager in March 2023 with responsibility over the same scope. Natacha Gallou graduated from HEC Lausanne.Eric de Lambilly joined Crédit Agricole Indosuez in 1997, as a market risk analyst. In 2000, he was appointed Head of Market Risk Methodology in Paris, then Head of Market Risk for the Americas region in New-York in 2005. In 2009, Eric was appointed Local Chief Risk Officer in London, before becoming Global Head of Market Risk in 2013. In 2017, he was appointed Global Head of Market Risk and Counterparty Risk (MCR) in Paris. He became Chief Operating Officer for market activities in 2018 before taking responsibility for Risk and Permanent Control activities for the Asia-Pacific region. Eric de Lambilly graduated from the Ecole Centrale of Paris. </body>

<body>On the recommendation of Chief Executive Officer Jean-François Balaÿ, the Board of Directors of Crédit Agricole CIB has appointed Stéphane Ducroizet as Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of financing activities as of November 1st, 2025.</body>

Changes in the governance of Crédit Agricole CIB

<body>Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, London Branch (“Crédit Agricole CIB”) has in its possession 14 safety deposit boxes the contents of which were deposited with the Bank (also previously known as Société de L’Indochine, Banque de L’indochine, Banque de L’indochine et de Suez, Bank Indosuez, Crédit Agricole Indosuez, Crédit Lyonnais and Calyon) between approximately 1900-1994. Crédit Agricole CIB has been seeking to trace persons with the right to possess the goods contained within those 14 safety deposit boxes.By an Order dated 30 July 2025 (“the Order”), the High Court of England & Wales (Chancery Division) has permitted Crédit Agricole CIB to sell the goods and/or declared that it and any purchaser of the goods is immune from any liability in respect of any such sale. Crédit Agricole CIB proposes to sell the goods and to pay the proceeds of such sales into court following eduction of its costs as permitted by the Order.If you believe that you have the right to possess the goods contained in one or more of the safety deposit boxes held by Crédit Agricole CIB at 5 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2DA and would like to lodge a claim to those goods, please do so by detailing, (with as much information as possible), the exact nature of the item, who it belonged to, when it was left with the Bank and the source of your right to possession e.g. grant of probate, by email at: <a @href="mailto:LondonFSInvestigations@cacib.com">LondonFSInvestigations@cacib.com</a> or by post at Crédit Agricole CIB, 5 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2DA, FAO: Philip Walker, Head of Fraud & Complex Investigations / DMLRO (Crédit Agricole CIB UK). Any enquiry will be the subject of stringent review against the information held at Crédit Agricole CIB. Please also provide an address for service (either email, postal address or both) in order that Crédit Agricole CIB can provide you with documents relating to the Order made by the High Court.  </body>

Notice from Crédit Agricole CIB

<body>Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, London Branch (“Crédit Agricole CIB”) has in its possession 14 safety deposit boxes the contents of which were deposited with the Bank (also previously known as Société de L’Indochine, Banque de L’indochine, Banque de L’indochine et de Suez, Bank Indosuez, Crédit Agricole Indosuez, Crédit Lyonnais and Calyon) between approximately 1900-1994. Crédit Agricole CIB has been seeking to trace persons with the right to possess the goods contained within those 14 safety deposit boxes.By an Order dated 30 July 2025 (“the Order”), the High Court of England & Wales (Chancery Division) has permitted Crédit Agricole CIB to sell the goods and/or declared that it and any purchaser of the goods is immune from any liability in respect of any such sale. Crédit Agricole CIB proposes to sell the goods and to pay the proceeds of such sales into court following eduction of its costs as permitted by the Order.If you believe that you have the right to possess the goods contained in one or more of the safety deposit boxes held by Crédit Agricole CIB at 5 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2DA and would like to lodge a claim to those goods, please do so by detailing, (with as much information as possible), the exact nature of the item, who it belonged to, when it was left with the Bank and the source of your right to possession e.g. grant of probate, by email at: <a href="mailto:LondonFSInvestigations@cacib.com">LondonFSInvestigations@cacib.com</a> or by post at Crédit Agricole CIB, 5 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2DA, FAO: Philip Walker, Head of Fraud & Complex Investigations / DMLRO (Crédit Agricole CIB UK). Any enquiry will be the subject of stringent review against the information held at Crédit Agricole CIB. Please also provide an address for service (either email, postal address or both) in order that Crédit Agricole CIB can provide you with documents relating to the Order made by the High Court.  </body>