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At a time when the global economy is facing major challenges, Christophe Barraud, one of the world's leading forecasters and Director of Market Securities Monaco, has become a key reference for institutional investors. In this exclusive Monaco For Finance interview, he shares his perspectives on current economic dynamics, the strategy for establishing Market Securities in Monaco and his key forecasts for the years ahead.
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On 11 October 2024, the Yacht Club de Monaco hosted the third edition of Africa Day, a strategic meeting aimed at consolidating economic relations between Monaco and Africa. Gérard Ohresser, Managing Director of Edmond de Rothschild Monaco and Director of CEMA (Club des Entrepreneurs Monégasque en Afrique), took an active part in the event. In this interview, he looks back at the bank's historic commitment to the African continent.
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The 24th edition of the Assises de la Cybersécurité, held in Monaco from 9 to 12 October, brought together nearly 3,300 participants and 180 partners. This international summit brings together start-ups, SMEs and major industrial groups from a variety of regions. Some of them are based in the Principality of Monaco. It is an opportunity for the Minister of State, Didier Guillaume, to emphasise the need to strengthen the security of information systems in a generally uncertain environment. Maria Iacono, Director of the conference, said: ‘Working together for cybersecurity is not just an added value, it's a necessity. By joining forces and sharing our knowledge, we can create a secure and resilient digital environment for all.
CMB Monaco was present at the conference. So we asked Olivier PAGES, the bank's Executive Director in charge of Innovation and Digital Affairs at the AMAF, and Mathieu HERNANDEZ, the bank's Head of Information Systems Security, about their participation in the event.
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The Principality of Monaco, renowned for its political stability, advantageous tax system and exceptional living environment, continues to extend its economic influence internationally.
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The IMpower FundForum, the leading event for global wealth and asset management professionals, was held from 24 to 26 June at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo. Organised by Informa Connect, this prestigious event attracted more than 1,400 decision-makers, including 500 fund and wealth managers and 400 fund buyers and asset owners from over 50 countries.
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From fraud detection to risk management and customer service, artificial intelligence will fundamentally redefine the way banks operate and interact with their customers. What are the possibilities offered by this technological revolution? What are the risks associated with its use? Have the Principality's banks already moved into the AI era? An interview with Frédéric Genta, Interministerial Delegate for Attractiveness and Digital Transition, and Robert Laure, Chairman of the Association Monégasque des Activités Financières (AMAF).
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Risk versus performance... The risk of a portfolio or investment is often contrasted with its performance. Either you have low risk and low performance, or you accept higher risk in the hope of higher performance. For most managers, risk is a constraint that limits portfolio performance. But this is not necessarily the case.
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All life on earth is sustained by its biodiversity, yet it is increasingly under threat from human activity. In every corner of the globe biodiversity is being altered – research shows that only around three percent of our land can be considered “faunally intact”, meaning it has healthy populations of all its original animals , and an estimated one million animal(1) and plant species are threatened with extinction(2).
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As a financial stakeholder, we have a big part to play in ensuring capital is channelled towards more virtuous solutions.
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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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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.
