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Very interesting article in Finascope (Nicolas Raulot). France, or at least the AMF, continues its efforts to enhance competitiveness. My colleague, Pierre-Yvan Gaubert highlights a pivotal move by the French regulator that strengthens Paris's appeal as a global financial hub. By aligning with European standards and removing restrictive over-regulation, French asset managers can now operate more competitively. "This update is a clear and a strong signal of Paris’s commitment to fostering a thriving asset management ecosystem." according to Pierre-Yvan Gaubert. With the AMF driving these reforms, Paris is positioning itself as a top destination for investment funds in an increasingly competitive European market. https://lnkd.in/ec3_xezU

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Katun Corporation EMEA Highlights Efforts with ESG Overview Report Katun EMEA (Europe, Middle-East and Africa) is proud to announce the release of its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Overview Report. Find out more #printingsolutions #specialitprinting #printingnews #sustainability Specialist Printing Worldwide

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LOPEC 2025: Printed electronics for the automotive industry. Printed electronics, with its lightweight, flexible and cost-effective solutions, has become a key technology for the automotive sector. Find out more #printingsolutions #specialistprinting #printingnews #printedelectronics Specialist Printing Worldwide

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Deal News – Another cross-border buy-side in the #Germanfamilybusiness universe. C H Reynolds Corporate Finance AG and Forvis Mazars en France led by Markus Kluge and Stefan Constantin advised Blanchon Groupe, a leading European player in protective and decorative coatings, backed by IK Partners and Abenex, on the acquisition of Dr. Schutz.   This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Blanchon to become the leading floor renovation specialist with sustainable solutions for professional customers solidifying its position in the DACH region, the Netherlands and Nordics amongst others. We are pleased to have advised on this landmark transaction, paving Blanchon’s way into the German market.   Special thanks to Niels Maier and Alexander Haunschild of Renzenbrink & Partner, Michael Wahl and Florian Mühl of EIGHT ADVISORY and Rainer Mayer of maconda for the great collaboration on this deal. Read more here:

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As we can see everybody is making post about being at DRUPA 2024 ... Yes it is an important event and most exiting especially we will be there ... Come and see what "Softproofing made easy" means ... Come and see what we and our partners have to offer for you ... #softproofing #qualitycontrol #scoring #remotecollaboration

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This morning, the report on the relaunch of the #CapitalMarketUnion #CMU by Bruno Le Maire French Minister of the Economy, Finance & Industry and Digital Sovereignty, was released. https://lnkd.in/damH7Qmr Europe, faced with significant financing needs, must deepen its capital markets urgently. By 2030, Europe needs substantial investments, with additional financing needs reaching nearly €1 trillion annually (for energy transition, digital transition, education, defense, etc.). A group of experts from both public and private sectors conducted extensive consultations across Europe, concluding that European capital markets remain largely underutilized as a source of financing, especially in equities. They formulated four propositions: 👉 a simple long-term European saving product is needed to redirect households’ savings towards the European economy; 👉 bold and decisive action is necessary to revitalize the securitization market; 👉 better integrated supervision is required to establish a genuine single market and maintain financial stability (reforming ESMA’s governance); 👉 ambitious efforts are needed to reduce post-trade fragmentation at the European level. It is a key milestone for real economy financing and its European sovereignty which are at the core of Scope Group value proposition as the leading pan European financial and non financial rating agency. The experts involved include Christian Noyer Delphine d'Amarzit Nicolas Calcoen Frédéric de Courtois Mohamed Kallala Bertrand de Mazières Robert Ophèle Anne Pointet Supported by our Direction générale du Trésor (French Treasury) #CapitalMarketUnion #thescopeperspective #impact #securitisation Place des Investisseurs

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One of the main topics and buzzwords at last drupa – no. 1 for printing technologies 2024 was the more advanced and more human-centric application of Industry/Print 5.0. But let’s not forget that Industry 4.0 lays the essential groundwork for 5.0 by integrating advanced digital technologies such as IoT, AI, external connectivity and big data analytics into the printing industry. #Print 4.0 is a crucial step toward a successful transition to Print 5.0. Companies must first master & implement 4.0 technologies to ensure efficient and optimized operations by creating a smart factory where machines communicate and collaborate, leading to significant gains in productivity and quality. In this particular clip, from a presentation I did some time ago on digital mindset & Print4.0, we focussed on how digital technologies foster connectivity that promotes collaboration with external “strategic” partners and customers. The essence of Print 4.0., and the groundwork for a successful Print 5.0 journey. #walkingbeforerunning *AI- enhanced versions: EN : https://lnkd.in/ej-bYMtB FR (canadien) : https://lnkd.in/ehcdaRYa  DE : https://lnkd.in/eMM4S7Gt * The original videoclip / NL : https://lnkd.in/e8kJj59N (FYI • I am sharing my AI enhanced and shortend video, part of my original presentation held in Dutch language about digital mindset and 𝐭𝐡𝐞 10 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝟒.𝟎. AI translated and recreated my own “voice timbre” in three more languages (EN,FR,DE) aiming for broader accessibility and relevance to more people in different countries that natively speak other languages. Translation is not 100% perfect but I hope you enjoy it.) #PRINT40 #printingindustry #PRINT50 #AI #automation #connectivity

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#Consolidation and bold strategic moves are increasingly becoming a necessity as part of growth and survival of printing and graphics arts companies. As a sector SLO, I am regularly involved and consulted on strategy and for assistance with mergers, acquisitions and consolidation. More than ever, we see it as an OPPORTUNITY and often the only way to strongly (re)position ourselves and (re)gain control over profitability and operational excellence. The general public usually only hears about a merger or an acquisition when everything has been completed, but this can often take quite a long time and quickly go wrong if this is not initiated sufficiently and with too little industry knowledge.  The announcement here that Müller Martini had bought Hunkeler AG was also quite unexpected for many, but is very smart. CMO Hans Gut tell us more about it in this interview by Morten B. Reitoft. https://lnkd.in/ezm5pyYr #Printing #PrintingIndustry #strategy #liaison #MergerAndAcquisition #consolidation #Future Stefan Hunkeler Michel Hunkeler Daniel Erni Bruno Müller Volker Leonhardt Roland Henn Andrew Fetherman Bernd Volken luc sonck Henrik Klem Lassen

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It seems that France is finally catching up with the impact of the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in November 2022 in relation to the register of company beneficial ownership. France will remove the full public view at the end of July 2024. This is a very good news for all persons having concerned regarding their personal information being publicly available and the lack of compliance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). #UBO #ownership #dataprotection

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Being self employed in Luxembourg is far from being easy… At Payrolla.lu, we have designed our solution to actively address these shortcomings. Social protection is one thing but 74% of self-employed and freelancers are paid late (!). It's important to look after these experts, who bring agility and direct added value to companies and to Luxembourg society.

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Interview of David Chermont Founder & CEO of INBOUND CAPITAL, partner of CF&B Communication - Midcap Events 2024 🔔 Today is the interview of our Main Partners of the Annual Midcap Event on the 1st & 2nd of October. 2024. David Chermont talks about WHO they are, WHAT they propose to SME’s, WHY they participate. Reliability and skill are rare qualities. David and his team are trustworthy, and their ethics and involvement on any file are admirable. As the CEO of CF&B Communication, but also as Caroline, I wanted to say thank you, and how lucky we are to collaborate since years with Inbound Capital ! INBOUND CAPITAL is an independent corporate advisory firm focusing exclusively on Small- and Mid-Caps, pre- and post-IPOs with a holistic approach, from Equity Story expertise to Strategic Access internationally and now Listing Sponsor capability. Since launch in 2016, Inbound Capital has built a strong track record as trusted advisor to corporates, from start-ups to Mid-Caps.   On Tuesday 18th of June, 2024, Inbound Capital was officially accredited Listing Sponsor on Euronext Growth.   The team at Inbound Capital, which is almost exclusively made up of former ranked Equity Research Analysts, Specialist Sales and Equity Sales as well as Small Cap Portfolio Managers, is looking forward to leveraging its proven ECM - in particular IPO - expertise acquired over decades in global firms for the benefit of Small Caps wishing to go public on Euronext Growth. 👉🏼  The Annual CF&B Communication - Midcap Events holds great importance within the Capital Markets industry, offering a unique platform for listed and pre-IPO companies from Europe/UK to present their investment merits for the broader investment community. ✅ The event will comprise 2 full days of One-to-One’s, Group Meetings, Discovery Meetings, Workshops, Round Tables, Networking - and more! 📅 When? 1st & 2nd of October 2024 📍 Where? Hotel Westin Vendôme (Paris) ➡️ How? Get more information or register here: [email protected] INBOUND CAPITAL David Chermont Jean-Pierre Miguet Frederic Portier Claire Barbaret Thanks to Léava Cohen for the great job ! #entreprisescotées #investorrelations #smallandmidcaps #Midcaps #smallcaps #frenchtech #sociétésdegestion

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A great tool in a highly competitive world.

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Episode #199 of the FuturePrint podcast is live and it is a must-listen! Decoding Consumer Behavior: Leveraging Trends to Build a Brighter Print Future, With Dario Urbinati, CEO, Gallus Group & Philippe Assouline, Expert in Behavioural Marketing! I had a fascinating conversation with Gallus Group CEO Dario Urbinati and Philippe Assouline, a leading marketing and insights strategist. Our thought-provoking discussion covered how shifts in behaviour are redefining our world, how leadership must adapt, how innovation needs to align with these changes, the impact of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity), why the skills shortage is accelerating change, and what the industry needs to do to remain viable. Dario and Philippe delve deeply into the consumer behaviours driving these megatrends and explore what we can learn from them to advance the print industry. Key topics included: The social context and primary global events shape younger generations' behaviour and purchasing decisions, particularly in light of events like COVID-19. The psychology behind consumer behaviour and its implications for stakeholders further up the production line. In essence: What is the modern consumer seeking from a product? From its packaging? From the brand and overall experience? Gallus’ insights from the research process—how the company has translated data into actionable insights to inform business decisions and research and development (R&D). How other businesses in the print sector—both manufacturers and converters—can harness this information and leverage research-driven insights to better engage with younger generations, foster business growth, and attract talent. The research exists; we don't need to reinvent the wheel! Samantha White https://lnkd.in/eSZPwyVy

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Thank you Caroline Mignon from Les Echos for this article which summarizes well our convictions at BNP Paribas Asset Management. Indeed, we are in the middle of a paradigm shift of the world economy, after forty years of globalisation and low interest rates. As in any transition, there will be winners and losers, and you will have to have strong convictions to navigate through uncertainties. I therefore believe in the comeback of active management in the current high rates and uncertain environment. Our growth has been fueled by inflows in the following three main asset classes in the last three years: - Money markets as the surge in rates has led many investors to favor these short-term products without risk and we have best in class performance from our investment teams. - Private assets for which we have high ambitions and have been able to grow organically as well as externally over the past two years. - ETFs where we have continued to widen our ESG ETF range, including in Fixed Income and ESG active ETFs. Read more in this article (for subscribers): BNPP AM persiste et signe dans la gestion active | Les Echos https://lnkd.in/dHmRexvV

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Date: May 27, 2024 at 08h00 (PARIS time) The shop www.NFTimbre.com 30 000 ex In 2024, La Poste will issue a new series of #NFTimbre2 stamps: the 1st series of French NFT stamps generated by Artificial Intelligence. While maintaining the characteristics of the NFTimbre1, the #NFTimbre2 is the first French stamp which combines philately and “digital art”, through a triptych: #NFTimbre2.1 launched on May 27, 2024, then 2.2 in September, and finally 2.3 in November. This series of 3 #NFTimbre2 allows a longer space-time to discover “a story” and offer a unique video created especially for each stamp by finding its epilogue on the NFT 2.3 stamp. The novelty of this NFTimbre2 will rhyme with rarity, dear to all collectors, with a limited edition of 30,000 copies per NFT stamp. In this creative context, La Poste has chosen to be accompanied for the first time by AI, as an innovative tool or process in the artistic creation process of the stamp. The meeting of the physical (the real) and the digital is at the heart of this story which is part of a new postal collection. In this series, each stamp represents a different moment in time, a facet of the concept of communication and digital technology, thus offering a richer thematic exploration. A more complex creation/design process: taking into account the rhythm, balance and harmony between the three visuals (3 blocks of 1 stamp), while ensuring that each visual also lives as an individual work .

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Many thanks to Allnews.ch for sharing our insights on NextGen’s rising demand for personalization and innovation. How can we meet the evolving investment expectations of the next generation ? What key elements should private banks highlight in their value proposition ? #NextGen #WealthManagement

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NEOS And Techpack: A Partnership of Vision, Innovation, and Sustainability. NEOS Industrial Inkjet Printing announces a new and promising partnership with Techpack SAS, one of the leading French distributors specializing in the integration of technologies and solutions for sectors such as graphic arts, packaging, labels, and the transformation of materials such as paper, plastic, and adhesives. This alliance marks a significant step toward international expansion and the evolution of industrial digital printing. Find out more #printingsolutions #specialistprinting #printingnews #inkjetprinting #industrialprinting #digitialprinting Specialist Printing Worldwide

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