Total assets of leading European banks 2010-2021
Between 2010 and 2019, HSBC Holdings led the way in terms of total assets. In 2020, however, BNP Paribas took over, and managed to stay in the leading position in 2021 as well. Between 2010 and 2021 the largest five banks of Europe have remained stable with BNP Paribas and HSBC Holdings consistently leading the way. 2020 saw Société Générale fall out of the top five and be replaced by Barclays PLC.