All France articles – Page 2
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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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Asset Manager NewsInvesco launches European real estate debt fund
Invesco Real Estate has launched its first European real estate debt fund with a plan to raise an initial €lbn.
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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 2.0: More Europe, More Fiscal Stimulus
Investors had remained confident in the run-up to France’s presidential election, so Emmanuel Macron’s win had little effect on financial markets this week. But his convincing victory came as a relief to pro-European political forces in France and across Europe, for understandable reasons: his opponent, Marine Le Pen, is a long-standing Eurosceptic and friendly towards Russia’s President Putin. Her victory, amidst Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, would have sent shockwaves through Europe (as referred to in Russia’s Invasion: Eurozone Recovery Delayed but not Derailed).
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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.
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Asset Manager NewsGenerali Real Estate acquires the “Métronome” building in Paris, alongside a French institutional investor
Generali Real Estate has completed, alongside a French institutional investor, the acquisition of Métronome, a prime office building in Paris, in the Rive Gauche area, from Oxford Properties.
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White papersThe wheels of a Circular Economy go round and round - N°3 The construction sectors: road work ahead
As one of the main contributor in terms of waste and in terms of CO2 emissions, the construction sectors is well aware of the necessity to reinvent itself. Besides, the sector faces strict legislations at the EU level and more specifically in France
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Asset Manager NewsEdmond de Rothschild REIM finances Paris property development through its rapidly growing Real Estate Debt Fund
Edmond de Rothschild REIM finances the acquisition and conversion of a commercial property in the centre of Paris into a residential property with highest ESG-standards via Mezzanine bonds while its European Real Estate Debt Fund continues to grow to more than EUR 100 million.
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Asset Manager NewsAntirion and Generali: co-investment agreement about the Tour Saint-Gobain in Paris
Generali Real Estate S.p.A. and the independent asset management company Antirion announce the signature of a co-investment agreement whereby Antirion acquires 50% of the shares of the vehicle owner of the Tour Saint-Gobain in Paris La Défense.
