Societe Generale in the UK
Societe Generale was established in the UK in 1871 as the Group's first international office outside France.
Over 150 years in the UK
In 2021 we celebrated our 150th anniversary, demonstrating and reaffirming our long-standing commitment to the UK. Watch this short video to discover some of the key moments that mattered in a century and a half of our history, driven by partnerships, innovation and progress.
Every journey starts
With a single step.
This one starts
With a step back in time
To Societe Generale’s first step beyond France
Into London, England in 1871.
The world’s new financial centre.
New office.
New outlook.
New opportunities.
Supporting our domestic and international clients
Connecting capital and expertise
Between the UK and the opening world.
150 years later
And much has changed.
Our society
Our economy
The technology that powers our lives
The sustainability that will safeguard our world.
What hasn’t changed?
Our entrepreneurial mindset
Our pioneering spirit
Our client focus
Our responsible solutions.
And wherever our clients are heading in 2021 and beyond
We’re by their side every step of the way.
On an essential journey of sustainability.
Partnering with global energy leaders
On the transition from fossil fuels
To clean renewables
On a digital first journey of connectivity.
Partnering to build the UK’s next generation telecoms infrastructure
And working to enable disruptors, start-ups and innovators.
On a high-flying journey of eco-engineering
Partnering with the world’s leading thinkers and makers
To design real assets and tangible solutions.
Everyday we help our clients build the future
Leveraging our deep roots in the UK.
150 years to look back on with pride
There’s so much to look forward to.
The future is you – Societe Generale
Serving our clients
Thanks to our strong presence in the UK, we have built meaningful relationships with major companies, investors, business leaders and government entities, which we harness for the benefit of our clients.
The Group's expertise in the UK ranges from corporate and investment banking to private banking services, transaction banking, prime brokerage and clearing services to vehicle and equipment finance. Click here to find out more about what we do.
Supporting our community
Our commitment goes beyond just serving our clients. Across all our entities, we take our role in the community seriously. We maintain charity partnerships and invest in programmes aligning with our UK Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, which focuses on improving employability prospects for three target groups – women and individuals from ethnically diverse and/or disadvantaged backgrounds. For more information on our CSR strategy in the UK, click here. We also fund our corporate foundation, the Societe Generale UK Foundation, which, through investing in a portfolio of positive impact projects and partnerships, aims to unlock the potential in our communities. Find out more here.
Our London headquarters
Our headquarters are located in the heart of London’s new financial centre in Canary Wharf, where since 2019 we have been based at One Bank Street.
Our state-of-the-art building allows us to bring together all of our businesses and knowledge under one roof to offer our clients ever more integrated and creative solutions as well as enhancing their experience of working with us.
We are also proud to hold an Outstanding BREEAM rating for our One Bank Street office, confirming it as one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in the City and Canary Wharf combined.