Archive for the 'Business News' Category

President Nathan hosts Prince Albert of Monaco to dinner

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

 Prince Albert II of Monaco is in Singapore on a private visit and on Thursday evening he was hosted to a dinner at the Istana by President S R Nathan

While in Singapore, the prince will be receiving the “Champions of the Earth” prize, which is an award given by the United Nations Environment Programme.

The award recognises individuals from various parts of the world who have shown extraordinary leadership on environmental issues.

The prince, who will travel to other countries in the region before returning to Singapore for the ceremony on 22 April, is one of seven environmental achievers this year.

Survey Finds London Homes Priciest

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

London is the world’s most expensive place in which to buy a home, followed by Monaco and St. Jean Cap Ferrat in southern France, an annual global survey by real estate consultant Knight Frank showed. (more…)

Franco-Monegasque Cooperation Committee of 01/04/2008

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

The Franco-Monegasque Cooperation Committee met last April 1st in Paris at the French Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs, represented on the French side by Mr Gérard Errera, the Secretary General of the French Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs, and on the Monegasque side, by H.E. Mr Jean-Paul Proust, Minister of State. (more…)

The Francophone Institute for Financial Regulation holds its annual meeting in Monaco - 2nd to 4th April 2008

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

On the initiative of the Financial Activities Auditing Committee (CCAF), the annual meeting of the IFREFI (Francophone Institute for Financial Regulation) was held in the Principality from 2nd to 4th April 2008. (more…)

H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s visit to Asia

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco is to visit East Timor, Sarawak and Singapore from 17th to 23rd April. The visit will reinforce the Principality’s international action within the areas of cooperation, the protection of the environment and the promotion of sport. (more…)

Czech Republic to Monaco Czech Republic to Monaco

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Monaco’s Chambre de Développement Economique (CDE) took advantage of the presence in the Principality of the Czech Republic’s Ambassador to France to host a business luncheon. (more…)

Man from Monaco set to renew assault on HSBC management

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Rebel HSBC shareholder Eric Knight is set to step up his campaign against Europe’s biggest bank, despite what sources close to his company suggest was a cordial and helpful meeting between the two parties last week. (more…)

Man from Monaco set to renew assault on HSBC management

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Rebel HSBC shareholder Eric Knight is set to step up his campaign against Europe’s biggest bank, despite what sources close to his company suggest was a cordial and helpful meeting between the two parties last week. (more…)

Expansion plans for Monaco have been met with criticism from environmentalists who say “meadows” of sea grass will be put at risk

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

PLANS to enlarge the tiny tax haven of Monaco by building a new district at sea have hit opposition from environmentalists, who warn that the ambitious expansion would produce an “undersea desert”. (more…)

Monaco’s millionaire commuters lay plans to beat Treasury clampdown

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

‘Non-resident’ millionaires intend to stay one move ahead of the chancellor. For Britons living in Monaco and commuting to work in the City of London this week, the drab weather - more Cornish coast than Côte d’Azur - could be a sign of things to come. Today’s budget is likely to make life harder for the 2,000 millionaires who call the handkerchief-sized tax haven home. (more…)