09/02/2010 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 9 February, the European Commission granted clearance to the acquisition of sole control of Dexia Épargne Pension SA (DEP) of France, including its affiliate Office Français de Prévoyance Funéraire (OFPF) also of France, by BNP Paribas Assurance (BNPP Assurance) controlled by BNP Paribas (BNPP), both of France. BNPP is a global banking, financial and insurance group. BNPP Assurance manages the life and non-life insurance branch of BNPP and is active in 41 countries. DEP is active in life insurance in France. OFPF provides funeral services assistance in France. (O.L./transl.fl)