Fédération Bancaire Française (FBF), or the French Banking Federation, represents a wide range of commercial, cooperative, and mutual banks in France, including foreign banks with local branches. Based in Paris, FBF has around 120 permanent staff and engages over 350 bankers in various commissions. It also has offices in Brussels and Frankfurt. FBF's mission is to promote the banking and financial services sectors in France and beyond. It articulates industry positions to regulators, issues professional standards, and supports its members with updates and research initiatives. The federation focuses on key areas such as employment, sustainable finance, and regulatory responses. It also publishes reports on banking metrics and trends. Membership is open to all authorized credit institutions in France, including branches from the European Economic Area.