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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.
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Vincent FROIDEFOND, CFO/CIO of Monaco Asset Management (MAM), recently took part in the FIRST Regional Symposium Europe, in Monaco, a key event bringing together the major players in cybersecurity. In this interview, he discusses the highlights of the conference, the challenges of cybersecurity, and the evolution of cyber threats, particularly with the rise of the cloud and artificial intelligence.
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In a context where the stock markets are experiencing a marked dynamic, Amundi has organized a roadshow dedicated to American equities. Initiated in Geneva before passing through Monaco and Paris, Vincent Denoiseux, Head of Investment Strategy at Amundi ETF, Index & Smart Beta, and Christophe Barraud, CEO of Market Securities Monaco S.A.M., presented investors with an in-depth vision of the opportunities and challenges inherent in the American markets.
Monaco faces the challenge of sustainable finance: a pragmatic approach to structuring ESG practices
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Éric Tournier, Fund Manager at CMG Monaco (Société de Gestion de CMB Monaco), discusses the challenges of sustainable finance in the Principality and the project to map ESG practices led by the Monegasque Association for Sustainable Finance (AMFID). Between European regulations and Monégasque specificities, he deciphers the challenges faced by financial institutions and possible avenues for development.
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In a constantly changing international economic context, the Monaco Economique Board, in partnership with Banque Populaire Méditerranée in Monaco and Gramaglia Assurances, organized a conference led by Jean-Christophe Caffet, Coface's chief economist. A candid analysis of the global economic situation, marked by geopolitical tensions, risks of recession and opportunities that can still be exploited.
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For the first time, the AMAF (Association Monégasque des Activités Financières) took part in IPEM (Cannes 28-30 January), one of the largest international events dedicated to Private Equity. The initiative was spearheaded by Nicolas FEIT, Chairman of the Commission for the Promotion of the Monegasque financial centre and Managing Director of Société Générale Private Banking Monaco.
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On 29 January, Monaco played host to an exceptional conference organised by Edmond de Rothschild Monaco, featuring Mathilde Lemoine, Chief Economist of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, and Sébastien Cavernes, Head of Investment at Edmond de Rothschild Monaco. At the event, Mathilde Lemoine highlighted the prospects and challenges specific to Europe and the United States.
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At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Monaco House, Robert Laure, Chairman of the Association Monégasque des Activités Financières (AMAF), presented the Principality's assets, while highlighting two major themes that marked this year's event: artificial intelligence and Donald Trump's speech. Using key figures and a strategic vision, he looks back at the success of the event.
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Discover the exclusive interview with Christophe Barraud*, top economic forecaster for the United States, China and the eurozone. Analysis of global issues, methodologies and economic outlook for 2025.
