French Bank
The move, which seeks to bring Societe General in line with the way most European banks operate, is intended to boost revenues by enabling it to cross-sell services.
There have been slight adjustments to management, as Phillippe Collas, assistant managing director for asset management, will also take on responsibility for the private banking unit, headed by Pierre Mathe.
According to the report, the private banking wing will remain a full part of the bank, while the asset management division will remain classified as a subsidiary.
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