| La BIL annonce les nominations de Melanie Babb au poste de CFO et de Michaël Bonnier au poste de CCO | https://www.bil.com/fr/groupe-bil/pressroom/news/Pages/la-bil-annonce-les-nominations-de-melanie-babb-et-michael-bonnier.aspx | La BIL annonce les nominations de Melanie Babb au poste de CFO et de Michaël Bonnier au poste de CCO | | <p><b>Melanie Babb</b> a rejoint la BIL en juillet 2025 en qualité de Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Elle succède à Nico Picard, qui assumera désormais la fonction de Conseiller du CEO après une remarquable carrière de 37 ans au sein de la Banque, dont neuf années en tant que CFO.<br>Dirigeante franco-américaine de la finance comptant plus de 25 ans d’expérience internationale, Melanie apporte un solide parcours en matière de leadership dans le secteur financier, de transformation, de pilotage de la performance et d’exécution stratégique. Avant de rejoindre la BIL, elle occupait le poste de Group Head of Finance chez Quintet Private Bank et avait précédemment exercé plusieurs fonctions de direction chez Brown Brothers Harriman et Fidelity International. Elle est titulaire d’un Bachelor of Science in Economics du Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).</p>
<p><b>Michaël Bonnier</b> a rejoint la BIL en 2023 en tant que Deputy Chief Compliance Officer et prend aujourd’hui les fonctions de Chief Compliance Officer. Fort de plus de 25 années d’expérience dans les secteurs des services financiers et de l’assurance, dont plus de 20 ans dans des fonctions de direction et de conformité, il est largement reconnu pour son expertise en matière de conformité réglementaire, de gestion des risques et de lutte contre le blanchiment de capitaux et le financement du terrorisme (AML/CFT). Avant de rejoindre la BIL, il a occupé pendant six ans le poste de Chief Compliance Officer chez ING Luxembourg et a exercé, tout au long de sa carrière, plusieurs fonctions de direction dans les domaines juridique, de la conformité et du développement d’activités. Juriste de formation, il est titulaire d’un Master en droit de l’Université catholique de Louvain ainsi que de certifications professionnelles en conformité et en lutte contre le blanchiment.</p>
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Depuis leur arrivée à la BIL, Melanie Babb et Michaël Bonnier ont apporté une contribution significative au développement de la Banque. Leur expertise, leur leadership et leur professionalisme seront déterminants alors que nous poursuivons l’exécution de notre stratégie au service de nos clients, de nos collaborateurs et de l’ensemble de nos parties prenantes. Leurs nominations reflètent la qualité des talents dont nous disposons au sein de la Banque et assurent la continuité de deux fonctions essentielles. La vision financière stratégique et l’expérience internationale de Melanie, combinées à la solide expertise de Michaël en matière de conformité et de réglementation, constitueront des atouts précieux. Je me réjouis de continuer à travailler avec eux dans leurs nouvelles fonctions et leur souhaite plein succès.
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<cite>Jeffrey Dentzer, CEO de la BIL</cite>
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<p>Ces nominations renforcent encore le Comité exécutif de la BIL et soulignent l’engagement de la Banque à maintenir les plus hauts standards de gouvernance et de discipline financière, tout en poursuivant une croissance durable.</p>
| 23/07/2026 14:00:00 | FR | Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) a le plaisir d’annoncer les nominations de Melanie Babb en tant que Chief Financial Officer (CFO) et de Michaël Bonnier en tant que Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), avec effet au 24 juillet 2026. | | |
| BIL was named winner of Luxembourg's Best Investment Bank for DCM at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 | https://www.bil.com/fr/groupe-bil/pressroom/news/Pages/bil-was-named-winner-of-luxembourgs-best-investment-bank-for-dcm.aspx | BIL was named winner of Luxembourg's Best Investment Bank for DCM at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 | | <h2>Supporting clients across debt capital markets</h2>
<p>Since 2024, BIL has strengthened its Debt Capital Markets activities to support corporate and institutional clients in diversifying and expanding their funding sources.</p>
<p>The Bank's coverage spans a broad range of issuers, from AAA-rated sovereigns and European local authorities to financial institutions, investment funds and corporates. BIL supports clients across a variety of financing needs, ranging from benchmark transactions to private placement opportunities.</p>
<p>Leveraging its comprehensive service offering and strong position in the Luxembourg market, BIL is also committed to supporting innovation in capital markets. This includes initiatives ranging from the distribution of retail bonds, such as Luxembourg's Defence Bond 2026, to support for digital debt instruments issued using distributed ledger technology (DLT).</p>
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The development of our Debt Capital Markets activities reflects BIL's ambition to play a growing role in connecting issuers and investors. By combining local expertise with international market access, we support our clients in meeting their financing objectives while contributing to the diversification and growth of Luxembourg's capital markets..
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<cite>Anne-Sophie Dufresne, Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking </cite>
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<h2>Contributing to the development of Luxembourg's capital markets</h2>
<p>Working alongside the world-leading market infrastructures of the Luxembourg financial centre, BIL actively contributes to the development of efficient and accessible debt capital markets.</p>
<p>In a market that has traditionally relied heavily on bank lending, BIL supports issuers in diversifying their sources of funding while providing investors with access to an expanding range of investment opportunities across public and private debt markets.</p>
<p>Through this approach, BIL aims to connect issuers and investors more effectively, foster financial innovation and contribute to the continued development of Luxembourg's capital markets ecosystem.</p>
| 23/07/2026 11:00:00 | FR | This distinction highlights BIL's presence in the debt capital markets landscape and marks an important milestone in the continued development of the Bank's Debt Capital Markets (DCM) activities. | | |
| BIL Suisse and Avaloq Renew Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation | https://www.bil.com/fr/groupe-bil/pressroom/news/Pages/BIL-Suisse-Avaloq-Renew-Strategic-Partnership-Accelerate-Digital-Transformation.aspx | BIL Suisse and Avaloq Renew Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation | | <p>Under the renewed agreement, BIL Suisse will continue to leverage the Avaloq Platform as its core banking system through a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. Avaloq will continue to manage the platform, infrastructure and regulatory updates, enabling BIL Suisse to focus on delivering high-quality wealth management and advisory services while benefiting from a scalable, secure and compliant operating environment.</p>
<p>Over the last ten years, the partnership has enabled BIL Suisse to achieve high levels of automation across key banking processes, including securities and fund processing, through Avaloq's platform and Banking Operations services. The renewed collaboration reflects both organisations' ambition to further modernise banking operations and enhance the client experience.</p>
<p>Looking ahead, BIL Suisse and Avaloq will focus on joint innovation initiatives built on Avaloq's open architecture. This will allow the bank to securely integrate third-party fintech solutions, strengthen Know Your Customer (KYC) capabilities, improve data connectivity and support more efficient risk management processes.</p>
<p>Commenting on the renewed agreement, Tobias Kamber, General Counsel & Chief Operating Officer of BIL Suisse, highlighted the bank's commitment to combining its boutique banking model with modern technology solutions that support operational excellence and personalised service.</p>
<h2>Engaging with the Avaloq Community</h2>
<p>The partnership extends beyond technology. BIL Suisse representatives recently attended the Avaloq Zurich After Work Party, joining banking and technology professionals from across Switzerland for an evening of networking, knowledge sharing and discussions about the future of digital banking.</p>
<p>These exchanges are an important part of maintaining a vibrant ecosystem of partners and innovators, helping BIL Suisse stay connected to emerging trends and opportunities that can ultimately benefit clients.</p>
<h2>Building Tomorrow Together</h2>
<p>As client expectations continue to evolve, BIL Suisse remains committed to combining personalised wealth management services with advanced digital capabilities. The renewal of its strategic partnership with Avaloq provides a strong foundation for the next phase of innovation, automation and growth, supporting the bank's ambition to deliver an outstanding experience across every client interaction.</p>
<p>Learn more about <a href="https://ch.bil.com/en/wealth-management/Pages/Index.aspx" target="_blank">BIL Suisse</a></p> | 16/07/2026 11:00:00 | FR | BIL Suisse and Avaloq have renewed their long-standing strategic partnership, reinforcing a collaboration that has supported the Bank's operational efficiency, automation and digital transformation for more than a decade. | | |
