All France articles – Page 2
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White papersFrance: The pension reform puts politics under strain, but major instability unlikely
In the National Assembly (lower house), the centrist alliance Ensemble (Renaissance, Modem, Horizons) represents 250 deputies, which is not enough to obtain an absolute majority (287). The absolute majority (289 votes in normal circumstances) is currently 287 because four seats remain unfilled.
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Asset Manager NewsHines Launches its Property Management Services Offering in France
Hines, a global real estate investment, development, and property manager, has launched its property management services offering in France to provide active hands-on operational management and to further strengthen its ties with local communities.
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People NewsKristelle Wauters Appointed Head Of Edmond De Rothschild In France
Kristelle Wauters will serve as Chair of the Management Board from January 2023 and brings 20 years’ experience in real estate asset management.
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Asset Manager NewsPrimonial REIM France Announces the Acquisition of the Office Building Bloom (Paris 12th)
Primonial REIM France today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of the Bloom office building, located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris at 61-69 rue de Bercy, from AXA IM Alts, which was acting on behalf of one of its clients. This transaction was carried out on behalf of funds managed by Primonial REIM France.
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Asset Manager NewsParis beats London to top spot as most attractive European city for residential investors
The ‘City of Light’ tops PATRIZIA’S ranking of 142 European cities, with London and Berlin also performing strongly.
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA flagship fund, PanEuropean, reaches EUR 1 billion GAV milestone following acquisition of French logistics portfolio
PanEuropean reached this milestone following the acquisition of three logistics assets in France on behalf of its institutional clients.
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PodcastThe greenest French district heating operator
With climate change being one of the most pressing challenges of our time coupled with the energy crisis currently plaguing Europe there is a clear need for both the strengthening of energy security and an increase in renewable sources of energy.
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People NewsMichaël Vidamant Appointed as New Managing Director France at GARBE Industrial Real Estate
GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH (“GARBE”), one of the leading specialists for logistics and industrial properties in Germany and elsewhere in Europe, is about to appoint Michaël Vidamant (38) as GARBE’s new Managing Director France.
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White papersPrecautionary Liquidity and Retirement Saving
There is a large debate on the optimal degree of savings’ liquidity in retirement systems. Liquid retirement savings allow people to flexibly respond to life events such as income shocks but can also lead to undersaving.
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People NewsAlexis Mignonac Has Joined Edmond De Rothschild REIM As Investment Director For France
Edmond de Rothschild REIM announces the appointment of Alexis Mignonac as Investment Director for France. He will be responsible for overseeing acquisitions of all property asset classes in France, including offices, logistics and residential.
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White papersFrench elections results open a phase of political gridlock
The fragmentation of votes into irreconcilable political blocs with no absolute majority creates a political situation unprecedented under the Fifth Republic. Financial markets do not seem to be concerned in the short term, but the absence of a clear policy stance could have consequences in the medium term. ...
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Asset Manager NewsPrimonial REIM Germany successfully carries out a healthcare real estate transaction on behalf of Primovie, a retail investor fund managed by Primonial REIM France
Primonial REIM Germany today announces that it has acquired Futura III, a seven-asset portfolio in Germany dedicated to assisted living. The seller is Senioren-Wohnen Holding from which an acquisition of a first portfolio was already made in 2019 (Futura I portfolio)
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People NewsPATRIZIA makes strategic hire with appointment of Jérôme Delaunay as new Head of Asset Management South-West Europe
PATRIZIA AG has hired Jérôme Delaunay as its new Head of Asset Management for South-West Europe (France, Iberia and Italy)
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White papersFrench presidential election: Macron’s victory provides continuity but lacks political support
The incumbent president’s re-election avoids an unpredictable political phase for France. Although Emmanuel Macron provides stability from an economic and a geopolitical standpoint, his narrower electoral base might be an issue in implementing his reform agenda.
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White papersMacron’s re-election is positive for French assets
Emmanuel Macron won the presidential election with a strong lead (58.5%), a much better result than the latest polls predicted at the end of last week. However, the low turnout (72%), the lowest level since 1969, puts this victory into perspective.
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White papersFrench election: markets complacent for Macron victory, but game is not yet won
The first round of the Presidential elections in France took place on Sunday 10 April and the result confirmed the general picture that commentators had anticipated in the weeks leading up to the vote. Incumbent President Emmanuel Macron will face off against National Rally leader Marine Le Pen in the second round, scheduled for 24 April.
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White papersFrench elections: let the race begin
The French 2022 election cycle is starting in the context of the war in Ukraine which favours to the incumbent president. Structural reforms, notably of the pension system, and the energy transition are debated but the main topic is household purchasing power as energy and food prices are hurting low income households. The electoral turnout might be very low which usually helps far left or right candidates.
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White papersMacron’s 2017-2022 economic policies: predominantly supply-side, before Covid shifted the priority to fiscal support
The first half of Emmanuel Macron’s term (from H2 2017 to the Covid outbreak, in Q1 2020) featured a significant number of “structural” or “supply-side” reforms, of the type generally considered favourable to long-term growth.
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White papersAir Liquide case study
EOS has been engaging with Air Liquide since 2009 on a range of issues, including sustainability, remuneration and board effectiveness.
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Asset Manager NewsSwiss Life - Insights: March 2022
The Swiss Life Asset Managers’ European Thematic Cities Index (TCI) compares European cities across the five Cs. It identifies those most likely to be resilient in the face of unrelenting structural change as well as their individual strengths and weaknesses. We translate the five Cs into city specific themes that resilient cities will need.
