BNP Paribas meets updated 2026 MREL capital requirements with strong capital ratios.

BNP Paribas Group has received updated Minimum Requirement for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL) from the ACPR, effective May 5, 2026. The new total MREL requirement is 22.32% of risk-weighted assets (RWA), plus a combined buffer requirement (CBR) of 4.87%, and 5.91% of leverage exposures. BNP Paribas currently exceeds these requirements with a total MREL ratio of 29.7% of RWA and a subordinated MREL ratio of 26.6% as of March 31, 2026. This strong capital position supports the bank's financial stability and regulatory compliance going forward.