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Banque Industrielle Belge

Former bank in Belgium

The Banque Empain or Banque Édouard-Louis-Joseph Empain was an investment bank based in Brussels, Belgium. It was founded in 1881 by entrepreneur Édouard Empain as a holder for his equity stakes in multiple infrastructure and industrial ventures, in Belgium and abroad.2 It was founded by Édouard Louis Joseph, 1st Baron Empain.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1881Founded1
  • Industryfinancial service activities, except insurance and pension funding1
  • HeadquartersBrussels1

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The Banque Empain or Banque Édouard-Louis-Joseph Empain was an investment bank based in Brussels, Belgium. It was founded in 1881 by entrepreneur Édouard Empain as a holder for his equity stakes in multiple infrastructure and industrial ventures, in Belgium and abroad.2

The story

Founded by Édouard Louis Joseph, 1st Baron Empain in 1881.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1881Founded Founded1

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