12.02.2009 /Investing BNP Paribas announces the establishment of a Euro 15 billion public sector covered bond program - The program will allow the group to raise funding secured on its portfolio of public sector assets through the issuance of mortgage obligations, French legislative covered bonds.

12.02.2009 /Financial Statements ORGRESBANK's financial results for 2008 demonstrated steady growth - In 2008 ORGRESBANK became a strong market player in providing services to large and largest backbone companies and won a stable position among the leading Russian commercial and state, as well as international banks.