Calyon was created in May 2004 by the transfer to CAI of assets from Crédit Lyonnais's Corporate and Investment Banking division.

[citation needed] Debt Optimisation and Distribution business line, covering corporates and financial institutions, is dedicated to the origination, structuring and arrangement of syndicated and bilateral medium-term and long-term loans.

It is also in charge of underwriting and of primary and secondary distribution of syndicated loans to banks and non-bank institutional investors.

[citation needed] In France and throughout the world, Global Investment Banking helps the Bank's clients by advising them on issues related to "top-half of the balance sheet" (i.e. equity) transactions and structuring and executing specialised financing (Telecom Finance and Structured Financial Solutions).

Crédit Agricole CIB advises its clients on operations integrating social and environmental considerations.