BNP plc has announced through its website that it is to set up a ' European Finance Operations centre ' in Lisbon , and is expected to employ around 200 people there . The centre will be part of the uk 's finance department , which had originally been operated from France and Belgium ; however , labour costs in France are now amongst the highest in Europe .
BNP Paribas has said through its website that it is to set up a 'European Finance Operations Centre' in Lisbon, and is looking to employ around 200 people there. The centre will be part of the lender's finance department, which had originally been operated from France and Belgium; however, labour costs in France are now amongst the highest in Europe.