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Sophie Thevenoux, Ambassador, Special Adviser for European Economic and Financial Affairs, has been appointed Director of the AMSF. She will take up her duties on January 29 at the head of this independent administrative authority, recently created to replace SICCFIN, in order to continue the fight against money laundering, the financing of terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and corruption.
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While there is no irrefutable proof in individual cases that investor engagement is what convinces a company to provide impact data, there is no doubt that collective efforts to encourage it, especially the CDP’s annual drive, do have an effect.
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The world is currently witnessing a series of extreme weather events, from heat waves to wildfires including devastating floods. In addition to the tragic loss of life, it is now vital to understand the economic impacts of these disasters. Long-term investors need to rethink their asset valuation models, often obsolete. Climate risks encompass the planning and effectiveness of climate policies, the extent of physical risks, as well the potential impact of future climatic factors on certain industries and businesses. The combination of these factors can lead to greater frequency of unpredictable market shocks.
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Christopher DEMBICK, Investment Strategy Consultant at Pictet Asset Management - At the beginning of January, Christopher DEMBICK presented his macro-economic vision of the markets in Monaco, as well as his investment projections for 2024.A graduate of Sciences Po Paris and the Economic Institute of the Warsaw Academy of Sciences, Christopher DEMBIK was an economist and then head of macro-economic research at Saxo Banque, after working at the French Treasury as an analyst in the green energy sector and then as a macro and foreign exchange analyst at Wingate Ventures.
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The Principality of Monaco has set itself ambitious goals in terms of sustainability and energy efficiency. Energy demand in buildings accounts for 33.4% of greenhouse gas emissions (*). Real estate financing is therefore a challenge for sustainable finance..
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Capital Banking Solutions is a Software publisher and integrator of innovative solutions for financial institutions, adapted to international establishments of all types. We spoke to Christophe BRISSON, Director of European Operations.
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Last December, Robert LAURE, Vice-Chairman of Julius Baer Wealth Management Monaco, was elected by his peers to the presidency of the Association Monégasque des Activités Financières (AMAF), succeeding Etienne FRANZI.
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Last June, the AMAF and the Prince’s Government hosted a conference on the theme “Leveraging digital technology for banking”. During the event, we spoke to Mr Francesco Grosoli, CEO of CMB Monaco, about how WealthTech fits in with Private Banking.
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The world of finance has already been through some seismic changes. In the 1980s, the Bloomberg Terminal gave Wall Street traders access to real-time data, research, and instant messaging. Everyone in the marketplace could finally talk to each other, it was truly revolutionary. In the 90s, Renaissance was the first hedge fund to bet on mathematical models. That was the start of quant funds.
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Philanthropy is a personal choice that people make for a wide range of reasons. That’s why in 2008 BNP Paribas Wealth Management Monaco created a specialist department, to offer clients personalised advice on their philanthropy journey. Fabio VITALE, Head of Wealth Planning & Impact Solutions at BNP Paribas Wealth Management Monaco, helps clients to work out tailored strategies for managing their assets and achieving their philanthropic goals effectively.
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In France and Monaco, the retail banking groups Société Générale and Crédit du Nord have merged to form SG.
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On December 19, the Edmond de Rothschild Monaco bank presented a cheque for 200,000 euros to the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, in the presence of the Sovereign Prince.
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Recruiting and retaining talent is one of the many challenges facing the Monegasque financial centre. Gérard OHRESSER, Managing Director of Edmond de Rothschild Monaco, and Judith BALLESTER, Head of Human Resources, engage in an open dialogue on the solutions put in place, focusing on the “S” in ESG.
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The transition to a low-carbon economy is creating new markets for clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and other eco-friendly technologies. What are the factors driving growing interest in climate investing and how can investors make an impact while reaping the financial rewards?
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Last June, the AMAF and the DITN* organized a WealthTech conference: "The new force of digital at the service of banking". On this occasion, we met Frédéric GENTA, Délégué Interministériel à l'Attractivité et à la Transition numérique.
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BNP Paribas is extremely sensitive to Natural Capital issues. That's why, last November, Françoise PUZENAT, Director of the Monaco Territory, joined forces with a local reference, the Centre Scientifique de Monaco, to organize a conference on the theme: Natural Capital: Issues and Solutions for a Sustainable Future.
