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Monaco's Ambassador to the United Kingdom since 2009, Evelyne Genta defends the interests of the Rock in the European financial capital with pragmatism and finesse. In this interview, she looks back on the evolution of her role, the changing perceptions of Monaco, and the new faces of its residents.
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At the Blue Economy & Finance Forum (BEFF), held alongside the UNOC * in Nice, CFM Indosuez Wealth Management reaffirmed its commitment to the blue economy. As a partner of the event, the bank is highlighting the concrete actions it is taking to provide sustainable financing for oceans and coastal areas. Its CEO, Mathieu Ferragut, explains why finance can – and must – play a leading role in preserving this ecosystem.
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Florence Tournier is Head of Europe for the Strategic Equity division at Churchill Capital, where she has been working for 20 years in the equity markets sector, particularly with hedge funds. Her professional career has been accompanied by a strong philanthropic commitment: she is co-chair of the Sohn Monaco Investment Conference, an event that combines financial excellence with support for pediatric cancer research. After attending the London edition of the conference in 2016, she decided, together with her colleague Justin Hilbert, to create the Monegasque branch of the Sohn Conference, which held its first edition in 2017.
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Frédéric Genta, former Interministerial Delegate for Attractiveness and Digital Transition, has joined Azura Partners as Head of Europe. He discusses the reasons behind this move and the strategy that positions Monaco at the heart of an international project.
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The Monaco Economic Board (MEB) recently led a mission to Abu Dhabi, bringing together institutions, companies, and major banks from Monaco. The aim was to forge lasting ties with economic players in the Gulf. We look back on this mission with Justin Highman (Deputy CEO of the MEB), Francesco Grosoli (Managing Director of CMB Monaco), Jad Bardawil (Managing Director of CFM Indosuez Monaco) and Ernesto de Marzio (Head of Private Banking at UBS).
BNP Paribas Monaco – Monaco Scientific Center: a strategic alliance for research and the environment
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With climate and environmental challenges still very much on the agenda, certain local partnerships are bringing the worlds of finance and scientific research together. In Monaco, a joint initiative between BNP Paribas and the Monaco Scientific Centre (CSM) involving a structured product with an ESG component is a concrete example of sustainable investment with measurable benefits for the planet. To find out more, we met with Cédric Serret and Fabio Vitale, ESG advisors for BNP Paribas Monaco, Dr. Sylvie Tambutté, and Delphine Frappier, respectively Scientific Director and Administrative and Financial Director/Secretary General of the CSM.
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From June 23 to 25, 2025, the Grimaldi Forum will host the IMPower FundForum, one of the largest international events dedicated to the asset management industry. We met with Jenny Adams, Global Executive Producer, who gave us a sneak preview of the topics that will be covered at the event.
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Following Mistral Capital’s recent establishment in the Principality, we sat down with William Vozzolo, the fund’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. He shared the firm’s strategic vision, its distinctive approach to financial markets, and its long-term ambitions.
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Founder of Be Exclusive, a consultancy firm specializing in luxury brand strategy, Bruno LAVAGNA has embodied French-style entrepreneurial elegance for over 35 years. With a career in prestigious companies such as Lancôme, Ralph Lauren and Armani, this quadrilingual expert is now exploring the geopolitics of luxury, a concept he helped to develop. During the “Le Luxe à la française” day organized by the Monaco Foreign Trade Advisors in the presence of the Colbert Committee, he enlightened us on the unexpected bridges between luxury, customer experience, diplomacy and private banking.
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Co-founder of Alkimia Capital, Georgia Pont Garcia divides her time between Andorra and Monaco, where she plays a key role in the strategy and compliance of the asset management company. She explains her vision of investment, future trends and the importance of rigorous capital management.
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Monaco today stands out for its dynamic network of financial associations. Two associations were formed on the initiative of the Monegasque Association for Financial Activities (AMAF), with the President of the AMAF acting as Honorary President. These are the Monegasque Association of Compliance Officers (AMCO) and the Monegasque Association for Sustainable Finance (AMFiD). Two women play a major role in these associations: Anne-Marie Felden, treasurer of AMCO, and Laure Canas da Silva, president of AMFiD. We take a look back at their careers, their commitment and the current challenges.
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In a world where technological innovation is reshaping the economy, artificial intelligence (AI) is the center of attention. Achille Monnet, Equity Research Analyst at UBS, gives us his analysis of the major trends in this rapidly changing sector, its implications for the financial markets and the investment opportunities it creates.
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The International University of Monaco (IUM) stands out for its immersive pedagogical approach, its strong roots in the Monégasque ecosystem and its international outlook. In this interview, Sophie de Lorenzo, Director of Corporate Relations, details the institution's strengths and development prospects.
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In Monaco, the world of finance has an increasing number of talented women, and female leaders are paving the way towards equality. Serene El Masri, CEO of UBP Monaco, Delphine Asso, Director of Crédit Agricole Monaco, and Murielle Acouri, Managing Director of Pasha Investments, share their experiences. Between obstacles, opportunities and aspirations, they explain what it means to be a female leader in a historically male-dominated world, in Monaco as in other financial centers.
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After a period of turbulence, Monaco's economy is regaining its dynamism. Régis Étienne, Regional Director of Banque Populaire Méditerranée in Monaco, analyzes the situation and prospects for 2025.
